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Forum: RC Jets
12-17-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,516
Posted By flyinfool1

@pacoflyer You might be better off starting a new...

@pacoflyer You might be better off starting a new thread rather than piggybacking onto a 16 year old thread for a different brand of gear.
Forum: RC Jets
12-14-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,311
Posted By flyinfool1

You can get dyes made for kero lamps, I use blue,...

You can get dyes made for kero lamps, I use blue, You can dye the jug of oil so that all mixes will automatically be dyed. I have the dye in my Biobor so that when I add that the fuel will be dyed....
Forum: RC Jets
12-03-2023, 02:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By flyinfool1

If you ever go to fun flies you will need your...

If you ever go to fun flies you will need your own water based fire extinguisher. AMA "rules" require both a BC and water based extinguisher at the field.The host club may or may not have it ...
Forum: RC Jets
08-14-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,517
Posted By flyinfool1

I thought the new classified was bad Then this...

I thought the new classified was bad Then this new "Global Notice" shows up saying the this was a temporary market place for the transition to the new one. Now that the new one is up and running they...
Forum: RC Jets
06-30-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,052
Posted By flyinfool1

Reaction 54, weighs about 20 lbs, police radar...

Reaction 54, weighs about 20 lbs, police radar measured landing speed of 23 MPH in near calm conditions. In a good breeze I have flown it backwards across the field.

The other option is a VTOL...
Forum: RC Jets
03-28-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,698
Posted By flyinfool1

A 3200 2S Lipo has no problem starting my JetCat...

A 3200 2S Lipo has no problem starting my JetCat P70 converted to Kero start.
The start pulls a peak of around 40 amps, just make sure that your battery C rating can handle that.
Forum: RC Jets
03-21-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,562
Posted By flyinfool1

I have not need one yet, I just googled "folding...

I have not need one yet, I just googled "folding wagon cart" and there are a lot to choose from covering a wide price range.
For fun flies I would lean to one with the wide wheels so that it will...
Forum: RC Jets
02-26-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,062
Posted By flyinfool1

As Andy said way back in post #2 Almost any fast...

As Andy said way back in post #2 Almost any fast heavy plane will do as a trainer as long as you set in a throttle delay. How long that delay should be depends on the turbine that you will start...
Forum: RC Jets
02-05-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,550
Posted By flyinfool1

I will be the outlier, My jets are still flying...

I will be the outlier, My jets are still flying on my old Futaba 14MZH, Mine was one of the first 5 that entered the USA. I recently upgraded to the Futaba 16IZH. I am still in the process of...
Forum: RC Jets
01-06-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,203
Posted By flyinfool1

I use a bottle of BioBor mix that I have added...

I use a bottle of BioBor mix that I have added dye to, this then dyes the fuel. Since I always add the BioBor and oil at the same time I am covered.
Search for Kero dye, there are lots of places...
Forum: RC Jets
12-09-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,066
Posted By flyinfool1

No one mentioned it. The turbine is 8 years old...

No one mentioned it.
The turbine is 8 years old with very little time on it. That means it sat idle for years at a time. Reach up the tail pipe (or possibly the front) with your finger and give it a...
Forum: RC Jets
11-02-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 827
Posted By flyinfool1

I bought a bunch of different 18650 batteries and...

I bought a bunch of different 18650 batteries and they all tested to less than half the rated mah. After a lot of talking with the supplier I found out that they rate capacity by taking them down to...
Forum: RC Jets
07-28-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,865
Posted By flyinfool1

40 meters for EDF is longer than 100 feet for...

40 meters for EDF is longer than 100 feet for turbine.
Forum: RC Jets
04-28-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 919
Posted By flyinfool1

I was thinking that but do not know anyone that...

I was thinking that but do not know anyone that would take a big loss on what they have invested in one.
Forum: RC Jets
04-27-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 919
Posted By flyinfool1

Ideal would be a donation, but if the price is...

Ideal would be a donation, but if the price is right for something that can be repaired enough to look good up on that pole.......
Forum: RC Jets
04-27-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 919
Posted By flyinfool1

Looking for repairable non flyer for display.

Looking for an unflyable composite jet that can be repaired and/or cleaned up enough to look decent at a distance. This will be permanently mounted on a pole at the entrance to our flying field. The...
Forum: RC Jets
02-27-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By flyinfool1

That AreS Mini is very interesting.

That AreS Mini is very interesting.
Forum: RC Jets
02-27-2022, 06:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,440
Posted By flyinfool1

So did you get the 90 yet? Thoughts?

So did you get the 90 yet? Thoughts?
Forum: RC Jets
02-27-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By flyinfool1

Getting a new 3D capable jet?

It is getting close to the time to start thinking about retiring the old R54. It was built back in 2004, I have no clue how many flights are on it, but that poor old P70 has timed out and been back...
Forum: RC Jets
02-27-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,135
Posted By flyinfool1

Since you are already flying 70 to 80mm EDF look...

Since you are already flying 70 to 80mm EDF look to see if there is a turbine conversion kit available for one of them. Then you are starting with something you are already familiar with its flight...
Forum: RC Jets
02-22-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,034,752
Posted By flyinfool1

I bought my R54 used back in 2007. I have no clue...

I bought my R54 used back in 2007. I have no clue how many flights this is equal to, in the time I have had it I have timed out the turbine twice. This is about 55 hours of run time.
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,127
Posted By flyinfool1

It is also a good idea to give the turbine a spin...

It is also a good idea to give the turbine a spin with your finger to be sure that the bearings are free.
Forum: RC Jets
12-19-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,064
Posted By flyinfool1

The FAA does not usually get involved in...

The FAA does not usually get involved in ultralight crashes unless there is a fatality or serious injury or major property damage. Then most of what they do is gather up every piece they can find to...
Forum: RC Jets
11-14-2021, 06:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,598
Posted By flyinfool1

Hmmmmmm............ I guess I just never...

Hmmmmmm............
I guess I just never thought of it before. IF shorting the glow lead is a potential issue, would an inline fuse be an appropriate remedy?? What about for the starter motor? The...
Forum: RC Jets
11-13-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,598
Posted By flyinfool1

The first question I would have is what caused it...

The first question I would have is what caused it to blow? I would hate to get a new one plug it in and watch the magic blue smoke roll out of it because the original problem is still there. Are you...
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