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JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet

Old 01-13-2004, 08:50 AM
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Default JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet

Has anyone Built and flown this model ? I'm thinking of buying it but would like some info first. I'm almost ready to maiden my Skyburner 60 scratch built form M.A.N plans. The JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet may be my next jet project.
Old 01-14-2004, 02:13 PM
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Default RE: JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet

Hallo Raven;
MAN (Model Airplane News magazine) did a bench and fly review on the JD F-18 in October 1996. They may still have a back copy available.
I build my ducted fan models from plans also, but from Trablet or RCM plans list.
Balsa always is lighter (and cheaper) than 'glass & foam.
Old 01-14-2004, 10:01 PM
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Default RE: JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet

FWIW,
I had some video of the JDE F-18 in flight....I think it had a Webra .82 motor with a Dynamax fan, I will tell you that it looked FAST, and had one incredible roll rate! The landing approach looked fast too, it came in hot.


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Old 01-15-2004, 09:13 AM
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Default RE: JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet

Thanks for the info guys. I'll check M.A.N.'s website and see about that back issue. I checked traplet and all I could find there was an f-18 prop jet.

I'd love to see that video Joey. You wouldn’t happen to remember where you downloaded it at would ya? I don't mind the speed, roll rate, or the hot landing. I'm used to flying birds with those characteristics anyway. I'm more concerned as to weather it tucks or rolls out of a turn. I like flying airplanes that fly like they are on rails and groove real tight. I hate flying plans that tuck or roll out. A plane with those tendencies doesn’t stay in my hanger for long
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Sorry Raven,
The video was on VHS...I will dig around, If I can find it I will send it to you
However, I can say, it looked like a blast to fly!

Joey.
Old 10-12-2004, 07:42 AM
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Default RE: JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet

joey

can you post a small video of the jd f-18 ?
im also in that plane .i have a turbax 111 os .65 set up and im looking for light weight
planes like this one ( 10 pounds ? )

alfred

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