Boomerang XL
02-11-2006, 06:28 PM
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Boomerang XL
Hi all,
Another Boomerang XL ready to test fly at Tokoroa Jet meet 17th 18th 19/ 2/06.
PST 1300R
Digitech Retracts / brakes
SunVis Lights/ Nav / landing / strobes
Power Box system
Jet Tronics retract and brake valves
2- 3300 Ni MH power
1800 Nicad Tems/ starter battery
Another Boomerang XL ready to test fly at Tokoroa Jet meet 17th 18th 19/ 2/06.
PST 1300R
Digitech Retracts / brakes
SunVis Lights/ Nav / landing / strobes
Power Box system
Jet Tronics retract and brake valves
2- 3300 Ni MH power
1800 Nicad Tems/ starter battery
02-12-2006, 01:28 AM
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RE: Boomerang XL
When you get time before you'r first flight, go by the hardware store and pick up some silver heat tape an put across the top of the elavator boom facing the turbine so that you want burn up you'r boom. Also check with bvm and get some heat paint and put it around the turbine area.
02-12-2006, 01:51 PM
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RE: Boomerang XL
ORIGINAL: G-ROOKIE
....silver heat tape an put across the top of the elavator boom facing the turbine so that you want burn up you'r boom. Also check with bvm and get some heat paint and put it around the turbine area.
....silver heat tape an put across the top of the elavator boom facing the turbine so that you want burn up you'r boom. Also check with bvm and get some heat paint and put it around the turbine area.
This is news to me wrt Boomer XL.
Is this general advice or have you had specific problems with the Boomer XL ?
(Its good practice esp. for twin boomers to start/cool down the jet with the nose pointed into the wind, to avoid the problem you mentioned and propane/butane build up in the fueslage)
02-12-2006, 05:16 PM
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RE: Boomerang XL
I have a friend that is using a Jet Cat P70 and his boom get's real hot while sitting still at starting up and waiting on the runway, I also have one the Baby and the XL. We are only talking about $3.00 of insurance that can cost you your plane. Also it look's good after put it on.
02-12-2006, 05:29 PM
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Do you mean put the metal tape on the leading edge of the tail fin coming out of the booms ?
I'd appreciate a photo if you could post one up.
As you said, cheap insurance, as I already have a roll of 2" wide sticky aluminum tape.
Thanks.
I'd appreciate a photo if you could post one up.
As you said, cheap insurance, as I already have a roll of 2" wide sticky aluminum tape.
Thanks.
02-12-2006, 10:43 PM
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RE: Boomerang XL
ORIGINAL: rcguy!
Man you have ugly feet! :-))
Dave
ORIGINAL: Legnum
Pictures this time.
Pictures this time.
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02-13-2006, 12:25 AM
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RE: Boomerang XL
Thanks for the kind remarks re left foot, will photograph my Baby Boomerang with my good looking right foot.
ps Baby Boomerang has had 53 flights with a PST 600R and has never burnt the tail boom or elevator to date.
ps Baby Boomerang has had 53 flights with a PST 600R and has never burnt the tail boom or elevator to date.
02-13-2006, 01:28 AM
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ORIGINAL: Legnum
Thanks for the kind remarks re left foot, will photograph my Baby Boomerang with my good looking right foot.
ps Baby Boomerang has had 53 flights with a PST 600R and has never burnt the tail boom or elevator to date.
Thanks for the kind remarks re left foot, will photograph my Baby Boomerang with my good looking right foot.
ps Baby Boomerang has had 53 flights with a PST 600R and has never burnt the tail boom or elevator to date.
There...I put my best foot forward!
Enjoy the maiden.
Dave
02-13-2006, 05:43 AM
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Hi Legnum,
Not wanting to beat a dead horse, BUT
Did you drop a turbine on your toe ?
I see you're from New Zealand. Did you audition for the part of Bilbo Baggins in Lord of the Rings ?
I'd recognize those Hobbit like feet anywhere.
Not wanting to beat a dead horse, BUT
Did you drop a turbine on your toe ?
I see you're from New Zealand. Did you audition for the part of Bilbo Baggins in Lord of the Rings ?
I'd recognize those Hobbit like feet anywhere.
02-13-2006, 08:45 AM
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RE: Boomerang XL
Who is the US distributor for the Boomerang?I'd be interested in getting a XL as my "low stress- no worries "jet since my 1st turbine jet is currently my Kingcat!I wouldnt mind getting one of these XL's to try out especially since I have a AMT Pegasus SP that is bored on the workbench in my garage
I of course would probably have to turn down the SP a bit in a XL.What is the approx. cost of the XL ARF?
Thanks in advance,Steve
02-13-2006, 09:18 AM
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Nice looking bird!
Interested in what the lighting looks like and how you did this, as am thinking about dipping my toe in the water
Seriously, can we have a picture with the lights?
How is NZ for flying, given the size of the population is there much activity around there?
One thing I have noticed about jet pictures is how many are taken in the house, were we allowed to do this for I/C, I don't think so!!!
Gazzer
Interested in what the lighting looks like and how you did this, as am thinking about dipping my toe in the water
Seriously, can we have a picture with the lights?
How is NZ for flying, given the size of the population is there much activity around there?
One thing I have noticed about jet pictures is how many are taken in the house, were we allowed to do this for I/C, I don't think so!!!
Gazzer
02-13-2006, 09:53 AM
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I can build shockies in the house but the boomer had to be........... I was going to say built, but we don't build models anymore.DO WE? Fitted out in the cold garage.
Mick
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02-13-2006, 09:56 AM
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Hi gazzer,
Two 6V 10W Halogen bulbs with reflector & front lens, wired in series, connected to speed controller and 11.?V 1700mAh LiIon battery. Current draw is about 1.6 amps.
There are some excellent LED clusters out there, but rather expensive.
Two 6V 10W Halogen bulbs with reflector & front lens, wired in series, connected to speed controller and 11.?V 1700mAh LiIon battery. Current draw is about 1.6 amps.
There are some excellent LED clusters out there, but rather expensive.
02-13-2006, 10:02 AM
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ORIGINAL: Steve S
Who is the US distributor for the Boomerang?I'd be interested in getting a XL as my "low stress- no worries "jet since my 1st turbine jet is currently my Kingcat!I wouldnt mind getting one of these XL's to try out especially since I have a AMT Pegasus SP that is bored on the workbench in my garage
I of course would probably have to turn down the SP a bit in a XL.What is the approx. cost of the XL ARF?
Thanks in advance,Steve
Who is the US distributor for the Boomerang?I'd be interested in getting a XL as my "low stress- no worries "jet since my 1st turbine jet is currently my Kingcat!I wouldnt mind getting one of these XL's to try out especially since I have a AMT Pegasus SP that is bored on the workbench in my garage
I of course would probably have to turn down the SP a bit in a XL.What is the approx. cost of the XL ARF?
Thanks in advance,Steve
02-13-2006, 10:07 AM
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Spartan.
Why sthe peed controller, is it for off and on, or do you "dim" between?!!!
LED's are more expensive, but should be, easier to mount, less current draw, and longer life potentially, allegedly cooler and also they can still fit smaller lens housings like the ones on my T-33 where only 1 LED can fit, but is surprisingly bright. That said, not sure if it will be viewable whilst airborne yet!!
Does look good though on the Boomer, you have here Spartan!!!
And your still just up the road from me!!!
Gazzer
Why sthe peed controller, is it for off and on, or do you "dim" between?!!!
LED's are more expensive, but should be, easier to mount, less current draw, and longer life potentially, allegedly cooler and also they can still fit smaller lens housings like the ones on my T-33 where only 1 LED can fit, but is surprisingly bright. That said, not sure if it will be viewable whilst airborne yet!!
Does look good though on the Boomer, you have here Spartan!!!
And your still just up the road from me!!!
Gazzer