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Forum: RC Jets
02-27-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,959
Posted By Neil Guildford

Wfield0455 That looks like a great solution. It...

Wfield0455 That looks like a great solution. It would be good if something like this was available to buy.
07-24-2022, 08:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,116
Posted By Neil Guildford

I don’t know that I could have done that on my...

I don’t know that I could have done that on my T18sz.
07-24-2022, 06:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,116
Posted By Neil Guildford

I am using a R7003SB receiver. Is there a way to...

I am using a R7003SB receiver. Is there a way to plug my ignition switch into the sbus on the gyro as otherwise I’m limited to channels 1 and 2 of the receiver and these are already designated to...
Forum: RC Jets
07-20-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

Looking good. Have you tried moving the balance...

Looking good.
Have you tried moving the balance point rearwards? Mine requires quite a bit of down elevator for inverted flight.
Forum: RC Jets
06-06-2021, 02:22 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

Looks good, I like how you have done the aileron...

Looks good, I like how you have done the aileron and elevator linkages.

Yesterday, I flew mine for the first time with the extra fuel tank and achieved 8 minute flights with enough fuel for a...
Forum: RC Jets
04-16-2021, 08:46 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

I’ve installed a CARF smoke tank to increase the...

I’ve installed a CARF smoke tank to increase the fuel capacity by approximately 1.4ltr....
Forum: RC Jets
04-12-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

I had three flights on Saturday, all with similar...

I had three flights on Saturday, all with similar landings...so far so good!
I’ll check my turbine readings next time I run it up, it does seem strange that my flight times are lower than others...
Forum: RC Jets
04-10-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

Video

https://youtu.be/1I_9V4I2MOE
Forum: RC Jets
04-10-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

A great afternoon out with my Tucano. My timer is...

A great afternoon out with my Tucano. My timer is still set to 4mins with little fuel remaining whilst I calibrate the telemetry....
Forum: RC Jets
02-16-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 69,492
Posted By Neil Guildford

Mines been good for 15hrs with a VT 80. I often...

Mines been good for 15hrs with a VT 80. I often do slow box loops.
Forum: RC Jets
01-15-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

Looking good! I have discovered that one of...

Looking good!

I have discovered that one of my main retract oleos was accidentally supplied with the wrong spring which was causing it to bottom out easily. It’s worth checking you are happy with...
Forum: RC Jets
12-21-2020, 03:18 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/6bb8bdc8_2362_44bc_bae4_694bb830fa03_a8518dab37085213a8dc4cdd1f34d4f0e377e254.jpeg...
Forum: RC Jets
12-20-2020, 10:44 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

I have fixed the structure and painted it last...

I have fixed the structure and painted it last night.
I would recommend laminating some carbon in the wheel wells to avoid damaging the top of the wing in the event something similar happens.
I...
Forum: RC Jets
12-13-2020, 02:58 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

That’s an interesting thought as I have noticed...

That’s an interesting thought as I have noticed splash marks on the right exhaust. I will investigate.
Forum: RC Jets
12-13-2020, 01:57 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

I think I’d be happier with another litre of fuel...

I think I’d be happier with another litre of fuel but will do a ground run to setup my telemetry more accurately first. The default 600 pump value decreases the fuel value too quickly.

I’ll...
Forum: RC Jets
12-12-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

After a couple of test runs of the turbine I...

After a couple of test runs of the turbine I decided to fly the Tucano today. The take off was very short and climb out positive. Full flap required all of the down trim I had, but I do have...
Forum: RC Jets
12-11-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

I’ve also changed the wing bolts to access from...

I’ve also changed the wing bolts to access from inside the fuz....
Forum: RC Jets
12-10-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

Yes, even with these batteries I added 575g to...

Yes, even with these batteries I added 575g to the front....
Forum: RC Jets
12-10-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/d7aa5d9c_f726_4657_9c58_ab8d28460a2e_3716f3671a8f08f251c8c7305e1be4b481f7a91f.jpeg...
Forum: RC Jets
12-09-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

The scale wheels and legs came as electric...

The scale wheels and legs came as electric retracts but with air brakes. This isn't how I would have designed it but not too much of an issue using a Jetronic brake valve.
I'll post a photo of the...
Forum: RC Jets
12-06-2020, 04:23 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1124/241a1971_2d5f_44d7_b47f_3b2167bf4183_cf7720c8d30dbdea9d066c5ce564a4fa8500fc45.jpeg
It is looking like the AUW will be 14kg as I am...
Forum: RC Jets
12-04-2020, 02:29 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

Great job! I wasn’t able to fit the steering...

Great job!

I wasn’t able to fit the steering mechanism inside the cowl like you have.
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2020, 06:16 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

My mistake, it is a 20 x 12 5B I use the...

My mistake, it is a 20 x 12 5B

I use the dewalt compact blower, but yours looks much better.
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2020, 05:43 AM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

The area around the gearbox and exhaust will get...

The area around the gearbox and exhaust will get very hot! and it is after shutdown that the cowl will reach its hottest. Likewise, the cooler the turbine, the longer it will last.
My approach is to...
Forum: RC Jets
11-30-2020, 11:35 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 57,801
Posted By Neil Guildford

I’ve not tried these before. You need to make...

I’ve not tried these before. You need to make sure it doesn’t stop the turbine and gearbox from cooling.
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