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Forum: Marketplace
10-12-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,122
Posted By Joe Dirr

Nib behotec 220 turbine

This is a NIB Behotec 220 turbine, S/N 0355. Originally purchased through Altecare RC. Warranty has expired. Selling to upgrade to a larger turbine. Prefer PayPal. Ships to US & Canada; buyer pays...
Forum: RC Jets
07-08-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By Joe Dirr

Hi Mauryr, Good question. Using the trim to...

Hi Mauryr,
Good question.
Using the trim to shut-down the turbine is the method I'm most familiar with.
However, I know that the Futaba 18MZ will allow me to assign the throttle trim to a...
Forum: RC Jets
07-08-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By Joe Dirr

Zeeb, I typically, set up conditions or flight...

Zeeb,
I typically, set up conditions or flight modes controlled by the three-position flap toggle switch.
This allows me to trim the aircraft separately for each of the conditions / flight modes,...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By Joe Dirr

Guys, I should also say that my Behotec 180...

Guys,
I should also say that my Behotec 180 Gold was working fine for the first dozen flights without exhibiting any flame-out issues.

If the throttle trim step range proves to be the root cause,...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By Joe Dirr

Karsten, Thanks for your post! I have a...

Karsten,
Thanks for your post!
I have a Behotec 180 Gold edition, that is exhibiting the same symptoms and found that the 'steps / ms' between throttle trim low and throttle trim high were far too...
Forum: RC Jets
10-25-2015, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 267,673
Posted By Joe Dirr

SAP_2000, What were the results of replacing...

SAP_2000,
What were the results of replacing the stock Intairco main wheels & brakes with the Skymaster (105mm) F-16 wheels & brakes?
I've got a SM Hawk with similar wheels & brake and they are...
Forum: RC Jets
10-24-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 267,673
Posted By Joe Dirr

Hi Peter, Thanks for the clarification on the...

Hi Peter,
Thanks for the clarification on the trailing link sizes.
I'll give you a call Monday to place an order.
Thanks Peter,
Joe :)
Forum: RC Jets
10-22-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 267,673
Posted By Joe Dirr

Thomas, good suggestion. The stock nose strut...

Thomas, good suggestion.
The stock nose strut was way too stiff IMO. I've replaced the stock spring with a lighter gauge spring, which helped, but trailing links do such a superior job dampening...
Forum: RC Jets
10-22-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 267,673
Posted By Joe Dirr

I'll take a look at post 879. 170mm, got it;...

I'll take a look at post 879.
170mm, got it; thanks Dave!
Joe
Forum: RC Jets
10-22-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 267,673
Posted By Joe Dirr

I'm considering installing Behotec trailing link...

I'm considering installing Behotec trailing link struts on the Tutor mains.
Does anyone know the size / length for best-fit?
Altecare lists the following sizes: 170mm, 180mm, 188mm and 190mm....
Forum: RC Jets
09-01-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 267,673
Posted By Joe Dirr

Awesome; thanks Dave! :) Joe

Awesome; thanks Dave! :)
Joe
Forum: RC Jets
09-01-2015, 02:52 AM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 267,673
Posted By Joe Dirr

Dave, Good point, I didn't consider that. ...

Dave,
Good point, I didn't consider that.

Initially, I gave no thought to toe-in due to the nearly four foot wheel base. I figured ground-tracking would be the least of my worries; obviously...
Forum: RC Jets
09-01-2015, 02:43 AM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 267,673
Posted By Joe Dirr

Thomas, I'm using the Jet-tronic low loss...

Thomas,
I'm using the Jet-tronic low loss valve and I've inspected for kinks in the air lines etc. I haven't disassembled the brake hubs yet, but will do that if the problem persists.
Thanks for...
Forum: RC Jets
08-31-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1,080
Views: 267,673
Posted By Joe Dirr

Hey Guy's, I have a relatively new CARF...

Hey Guy's,

I have a relatively new CARF Tutor with about 5 flights on it so far.

I've been having issues with what seems like differential braking, to the point that the aircraft is...
Forum: RC Jets
06-26-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,270
Posted By Joe Dirr

I'm 53, so I hope I qualify? lol :)

I'm 53, so I hope I qualify? lol :)
Forum: RC Jets
06-26-2015, 01:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,270
Posted By Joe Dirr

I've used Tamyia Translucent spray paint on...

I've used Tamyia Translucent spray paint on polycarb & PETG with good success. Tamyia makes a wide range of translucent colors in 3oz spray cans. I purchase mine through Tower Hobbies, here in the...
Forum: RC Jets
05-05-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,211
Posted By Joe Dirr

I'm also a fan of Hangtime Hobbies A123 packs:...

I'm also a fan of Hangtime Hobbies A123 packs: http://www.hangtimes.com/a123_packs.html
Incidentally, I'm using an A123 4-cell pack for my Behotec 180G ECU; I didn't want to use a lipoly pack. :)
Forum: RC Jets
04-22-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,759
Posted By Joe Dirr

Vincent, Yes, I'm balancing on the main wing...

Vincent,
Yes, I'm balancing on the main wing spar.
Joe D.
Forum: RC Jets
04-22-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,759
Posted By Joe Dirr

Aero65, I'll see if I can 'tame' my Panther...

Aero65,

I'll see if I can 'tame' my Panther a bit, by adding some crow; it bites similarly! :(
Thanks for the tip! :)

Joe D.
Forum: RC Jets
04-21-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,759
Posted By Joe Dirr

I've got the first gen two-part fuselage version,...

I've got the first gen two-part fuselage version, powered with a JetCat Titan (P-160SE). My all-up weight is just over 40lbs and the turbine produces just over 31lbs of thrust at ~1000' ASL.

I...
Forum: RC Jets
01-30-2015, 07:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,161
Posted By Joe Dirr

Hi Dave, Yes, I manufacture the Turbine Test...

Hi Dave,
Yes, I manufacture the Turbine Test Cells, which sell for an intro price of $349.00 US. I am planning to have several for sale at JOK 2015.
As my good friend Joe Westrich pointed...
Forum: RC Jets
11-23-2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 25,320
Posted By Joe Dirr

Thanks Trev! Let us know what you come up...

Thanks Trev!

Let us know what you come up with regarding the Behotec wheels; JW and I considered retro-fitting the complete wheel & brake assembly, but couldn't find a suitable candidate,...
Forum: RC Jets
11-23-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 25,320
Posted By Joe Dirr

Sorry about the grainy video above. :( Here are...

Sorry about the grainy video above. :(
Here are some close-ups of the hardware to show the clearances between the new 6-32 hardware and the Yellow nose retract unit....
Forum: RC Jets
11-23-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 25,320
Posted By Joe Dirr

I spent some time today upgrading the hardware...

I spent some time today upgrading the hardware for our direct steering from 4-40 to 6-32.
I used a 6-32 fully threaded rod, which telescopes into the brass extension tubes on the 6-32 DuBro Monster...
Forum: RC Jets
11-23-2014, 07:30 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 25,320
Posted By Joe Dirr

Thanks Sean! :)

Thanks Sean! :)
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