Worlds Fastest RC Jet
11-28-2005, 01:48 PM
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ORIGINAL: wojtek
so lets do this next Jan, Feb or March, and all participants can just not renew AMA memberships till later that year ... The AMA, EC or hoever can not say anyting then, just like they have no say on what happens in Germany, Canada or Brasil .. simple and easy
Wojtek
so lets do this next Jan, Feb or March, and all participants can just not renew AMA memberships till later that year ... The AMA, EC or hoever can not say anyting then, just like they have no say on what happens in Germany, Canada or Brasil .. simple and easy
Wojtek
Bob
ps. Do be aware that if you let your AMA membership lapse, you have to re-do your waiver paperwork as a new applicant, not as a renewal - that's one reason for not doing it that way - at least for the participants
11-28-2005, 02:50 PM
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We are going to ask AMA to bypass the 200 mph for this speicial event. But there will be NO Diving.
If they still say no thank, Then my company (Weeks Aero Concepts LLC.) who has been building UAVs for sometime
will hold a private UAV Technology demonstration for possible use as autonomous UAV with emphasis on speed and range in level flight. This will be invitation only and all planes must be approved by Weeks Aero Concepts.
Either way this will be a safe event. Flight line will be far from the pitts.
Eddie Weeks
If they still say no thank, Then my company (Weeks Aero Concepts LLC.) who has been building UAVs for sometime
will hold a private UAV Technology demonstration for possible use as autonomous UAV with emphasis on speed and range in level flight. This will be invitation only and all planes must be approved by Weeks Aero Concepts.
Either way this will be a safe event. Flight line will be far from the pitts.
Eddie Weeks
11-28-2005, 02:59 PM
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RE: Worlds Fastest RC Jet
ORIGINAL: EddieWeeks
We are going to ask AMA to bypass the 200 mph for this speicial event. But there will be NO Diving.
If they still say no thank
Eddie Weeks
We are going to ask AMA to bypass the 200 mph for this speicial event. But there will be NO Diving.
If they still say no thank
Eddie Weeks
Let us know what you find out.
11-28-2005, 03:36 PM
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If they still say no thank, Then my company (Weeks Aero Concepts LLC.) who has been building UAVs for sometime
will hold a private UAV Technology demonstration for possible use as autonomous UAV with emphasis on speed and range in level flight.
If they still say no thank, Then my company (Weeks Aero Concepts LLC.) who has been building UAVs for sometime
will hold a private UAV Technology demonstration for possible use as autonomous UAV with emphasis on speed and range in level flight.
You could really be walking into a mess with this at the AMA. According to many, having the privilege to fly turbines (under AMA sanction) could be taken away, and if you ever forget that, there are dozens of people in and around the AMA that will remind you of it "real quick". Just my $0.02
11-28-2005, 03:37 PM
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Sean, you should abandon the idea that a shiny finished, carbon fiber plated with gold anodized air connectors and sharp shaved toy doll pilot is safer or better flying than a home made creation like
Eddie´s...
Enrique
Eddie´s...
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11-28-2005, 04:36 PM
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Count me in! I would LOVE to do some Balsa Bashing in the salt flats or better yet i would love to do anything to get out of this shop. All the b*tching on the internet could turn into another superman, and that would keep me in this shop for another year, 
please keep it private as possible. Hey Eddie, nice to hear some excitement back in the Jet Industry. Already working on Nitrous Kit for Firebird 
. Keep it friendly and simple as possible, remember why we did this 20 years ago...becasue it was FUN! If someone sees Lane, tell him hes no good for nothin!
please keep it private as possible. Hey Eddie, nice to hear some excitement back in the Jet Industry. Already working on Nitrous Kit for Firebird . Keep it friendly and simple as possible, remember why we did this 20 years ago...becasue it was FUN! If someone sees Lane, tell him hes no good for nothin!
11-28-2005, 04:56 PM
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If they still say no thank, Then my company (Weeks Aero Concepts LLC.) who has been building UAVs for sometime
will hold a private UAV Technology demonstration for possible use as autonomous UAV with emphasis on speed and range in level flight. This will be invitation only and all planes must be approved by Weeks Aero Concepts.
Either way this will be a safe event. Flight line will be far from the pitts.
Eddie Weeks
will hold a private UAV Technology demonstration for possible use as autonomous UAV with emphasis on speed and range in level flight. This will be invitation only and all planes must be approved by Weeks Aero Concepts.
Either way this will be a safe event. Flight line will be far from the pitts.
Eddie Weeks
super idea !! ... now the issue does remain that in the near future the FAA will have finally setup a clasification for UAVs and a license or permit will be required for those ... an event as such might be goor for 1 - 2 years or so, but we will have to also look ahead and consider future options ...
I could see this as really turning into the next step in RC jet technology. Finally a reason for new and inovativ econcets, and possibly even unique and new develpopments in the power plants themselves as well ...
Wojtek
12-02-2005, 04:54 PM
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Hey guys,
I have been a rc sport pilot for lots of years, no jets but I enjoy reading about them on this site and other places so I find this idea to be really interesting. I have a question in regards to some of the issues discussed about regulations. Does the FAA have any input on our aircraft, more specifically on your jets possibly breaking the speed limit for aircraft below 10,000 ft which I believe is 250 kts. I would have to assume that some of the turbine powered jets could get there. Any thoughts?
Stan
I have been a rc sport pilot for lots of years, no jets but I enjoy reading about them on this site and other places so I find this idea to be really interesting. I have a question in regards to some of the issues discussed about regulations. Does the FAA have any input on our aircraft, more specifically on your jets possibly breaking the speed limit for aircraft below 10,000 ft which I believe is 250 kts. I would have to assume that some of the turbine powered jets could get there. Any thoughts?
Stan
12-02-2005, 07:06 PM
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Stan: I really don´t know if this applies at all, the fastest motorsport in the world, as far as I know are the Reno air races, with full size planes flying between 400 and 500 mph in the unlimited class and this speed are reached not much above the deck with a lot of spectators nearby...
One thing that I would try this year and for sure for the second Jet Speed Event in Curitiba is to break this mark and make the R/C jet racing the fastest one.
Well, some years ago a mechanic telled that a formula one car clutch system of a top team was
about Us$ 100.000 and it only lasts a race..nor to say that the team need to have spares for the racing weekend.. so I guess that making a model jet plane is a far more efficient and cheaper way of having fun!
Best regards, Enrique
One thing that I would try this year and for sure for the second Jet Speed Event in Curitiba is to break this mark and make the R/C jet racing the fastest one.
How fast can we afford to go .!!!
about Us$ 100.000 and it only lasts a race..nor to say that the team need to have spares for the racing weekend.. so I guess that making a model jet plane is a far more efficient and cheaper way of having fun!
Best regards, Enrique
12-02-2005, 08:25 PM
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RE: Worlds Fastest RC Jet
Just an update...
Plan A... Get AMA approval
Plan B... Private Invitation only, no spectator, most likely Near Salt Lake City, UT
I am working on a web site right now, with all the rules, guide lines....ect..
Even if you your not going to Utah.. All flight data will be posted on the internet, with pics and movies.
Entry Fee will be Far Less than Most Jet events. No awards. Just lots of pics of the winner.
Time frame still 6-9 months..
Eddie Weeks
Plan A... Get AMA approval
Plan B... Private Invitation only, no spectator, most likely Near Salt Lake City, UT
I am working on a web site right now, with all the rules, guide lines....ect..
Even if you your not going to Utah.. All flight data will be posted on the internet, with pics and movies.
Entry Fee will be Far Less than Most Jet events. No awards. Just lots of pics of the winner.
Time frame still 6-9 months..
Eddie Weeks
12-02-2005, 08:40 PM
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Oh.. I know these guys will Pay.. If they Drive to Utah.. I mean really...
But so far you get what you pay far... And right now, I am not offering much.
Maybe later, As I make it gets nicer, Potties, food... ect.. The fee will go up..
But so far you get what you pay far... And right now, I am not offering much.
Maybe later, As I make it gets nicer, Potties, food... ect.. The fee will go up..
12-02-2005, 10:20 PM
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At least in the Curitiba event, there is no planning in power or weight restrictions for the next year. If you want to install giant servos in a surplus F-15 it´s ok to go.. but you willl need to land your creation in a 600 feet strip and bring back the gps intact!
but of course, if the pilot mess up the safety of the event, or complains about the hotdogs, it will be eat alive by the local cannibals!
Enrique
but of course, if the pilot mess up the safety of the event, or complains about the hotdogs, it will be eat alive by the local cannibals!
Enrique
12-02-2005, 11:17 PM
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As of now, the only rules are... 55 lbs Dry... No diving... Data logger must be installed..
Maybe a max altitude 100-200 feet.. And 50-100 meters to the flight line..
oh.. and acting like a fool!!!!..
Maybe a max altitude 100-200 feet.. And 50-100 meters to the flight line..
oh.. and acting like a fool!!!!..
