kb8ife

OK here is my jet, 50+ flights this summer 1 flight last night I used what came with and added some small washers on the top and bottom just to make sure and at 50' high and 100+ mph you can't see them and I feel safe that is what counts. You can see a burned mark on the tail I did this on the first start up I learned fast how to start a turbine.
Thanks Jim

gruntled

Thank you all for the replies - especially the photos. The linkages are as I had imagined them, but it is good to have confirmation.

Ghinshaw - do you have a source for titanium rod that you recommend?

gjhinshaw

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I used the Carbon rod that came with it for the Rudder. You CAN FLY WITHOUT A RUDDER!! You CAN NOT FLY WITHOUT A ELEVATOR!!! Thats My Philosphy!!!!

I used the TBM 3" You can use the Hanger 9, But WHY Pay more???? Let me know if you need any thing else!

kb8ife

The rods are at any hobby shop for RC cars I'm in west Michigan and 3 hobby shops around me (50) miles away all have them
thanks Jim
I always look local first they need the money also.

kb8ife

You can see in the pictures I have one on the Elev.
thx jim

hooker53

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[sm=thumbs_up.gif][sm=thumbs_up.gif][sm=thumbs_up.gif][sm=thumbs_up.gif] When you are face to face with the LHS, they will also shoot straight with ya as well.

gruntled

I am getting 24 degrees maximum throw on the ailerons. The instructions mention 30 degrees, but I can't get there. I think it should be fine though.

FWIW - to get the flaps set up right I had to use the short rod and the short linkage and start with the servo arm well off center. From the photos (including the manual), it looks like that is what others did as well.

jblloyd

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Has anyone ever felt the need to seal the gaps on the control surfaces to help prevent flutter? I have not experienced any flutter to date but wonder if it should be a concern.

gruntled

I have sealed mine as I am building. I do that on all my aircraft.

gjhinshaw

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Sealing is not needed. I have mine pushing 22 pounds, (HEHE) Have NEVER had Flutter Nor Wing Failure!!

gruntled

Here's a sstupid question:

Why aren't the tiger decals the same size/shape as the vertical stab and rudder? Is there a good reason or was the factory just lazy?

gjhinshaw

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LAZY!! Really they use the same tiger scheme on the Shock Jet and the DV8R.... One size fits all.

gruntled

Well, it's not a great reason . . . but at least it's a reason.

Hyson is drying on my wing and tail as we speak. Won't be too long now.

kenrod4u

Hi Everyone, I really appreciate all the advice and tips I have gained while reading this thread! I am certainly glad that everyone is really enjoying their Shock-jets! Like many, I am also new to jets and have considered a Shock-jet. By reading this thread, I have learned really a lot. However, can anyone provide / post some suitable throws for the Shock-jet?

Please help!

Thanks Kenrod4u

limeybob

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check with TBM to see if they are still selling the Shokjet
Bob

kenrod4u

Thanks Bob, I believe they are. I also like the Jetmach trainers, but are interested in only ARF's. Does Jetmach do ARF?

Cheers

Ken

kb8ife

If you are looking for a jetmach look on RCU one for sale with a turbine 1700 or so
thx jim

shockjet, jet central super bee, sprint, jet central rabbit

kenrod4u

Thanks Jim, what I am really looking for are Shock-jet control throws...Thanks Again Ken

kb8ife

I use about 1" up and down with 70% expo and works good I have some video on www.youtube.com/kb8ife

gjhinshaw

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Set your throws to max. You will have NO PROBLEM!!!! It is a VERY EASY to fly and CONTROL!!! I have had 6 of these to test and ALL have been GREAT!!!

kenrod4u

Thanks Gerry and Jim,

I really appreciate your input. I have seen both of your videos on YOUTUBE and you both put on a really good show... Jim, in one of your videos, your shock-jet had an extremly long take off; was it because you did not use flaps or was your aircraft under powered at the time with the JC Bee?

Ken

gjhinshaw

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Ken, To Be Honest with You, Flaps atr NOT needed for take off. I don't use flaps Except for landing. Without flaps I can still take off SHORT!! Some people take off long for the speed. If you use flaps on take-off you have to be carefull not to stall it out!!! I don't use flaps on the take-off and have to worry about the stall.

kenrod4u

Thanks, I really appreciate the advice! Ken

gjhinshaw

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Anytime!!! What turbine are you looking at putting in it???

kenrod4u

I plan on putting in a JC Super Bee II (Kero-start). I wanted to start small and hope that this engine will be sufficient for this plane.

Cheers

Ken