carl.huxford125

Hi, i have a new in box BVM maverick and a new part started BVM viper, i want to convert one to turbine power, my question is which one of the two would be more suited for this and which one has the best flying qualities, i only really want to keep one as i have to many airframes and not enough engines, just want to make sure i keep the right one.

Thanks for you help in advance

Carl

FalconWings

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A guy I know did the Viper and it flew really well, however it was also very small and fast. Not a lot of room for fuel either.

My first turbine jet was a converted Maverick and it was an excellent sport trainer. It handled extremely well at all speeds, and if you can find a set of Leading Edge droops for it, even better. They help a lot, specially on that last base to final leg.

I think overall the Maverick is the better and easier conversion.

carl.huxford125

I have the leading edge droops in my kit, in fact i think i have every optional extra BVM made for the maverick

CraigG

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I agree with FalconWings. The Viper was mostly made for speed whereas the Maverick was an overall better performer. As I recall, the Viper did not have flaps but drooped ailerons, which made it a little dicey on landing.

Go with the Maverick.

Craig

jason

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Garry Mueller does a Turbine conversion ki t for the maverick

[link]http://www.angelfire.com/wi/jettech/[/link]

Jason

carl.huxford125

The conversion kit looks good, but which ever one i convert is a uni project for the girlfriends engerneering degree so all the parts will be made by the uni apart from the thrust tube which i will buy from wren

Ruizmilton

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Carl:

I agree with the rest, do the maverick and sell me the Viper

carl.huxford125

Ruizmilton, from the the way this thread is going the viper is yours