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Forum: RC Jets
12-09-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 851
Views: 258,960
Posted By Len Todd

IMO a 160 is too much for a 2-meter Rebel. I have...

IMO a 160 is too much for a 2-meter Rebel. I have a 160 in my T-One which is almost 10 pounds heavier and a 160 is more than enough for that plane. Residual thrust when landing a 2-meter Rebel is a...
Forum: RC Jets
12-07-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 912
Posted By Len Todd

What you describe should work to control the PPM...

What you describe should work to control the PPM input into the GS200.
However, what voltage are your powering the retract motors with? You did not mention the separate power source for the motors. ...
Forum: RC Jets
12-06-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,398
Posted By Len Todd

From what I have seen at my and other events: ...

From what I have seen at my and other events:

A few of the Mode 1 guys are using Jeti (I think I have run into two). Not sure why. We just don't see many Jetis here. When it came out, I was given...
Forum: RC Jets
11-27-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,398
Posted By Len Todd

Usually what you refer to above is caused by the...

Usually what you refer to above is caused by the remote Rxer connections. A lot of folks never clean their connectors, yet they leave the planes exposed over the winter to extreme temperature...
Forum: RC Jets
11-27-2023, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By Len Todd

You don't want them too stiff. Sometimes a shim...

You don't want them too stiff. Sometimes a shim in them makes them stand up better. But you give up some travel. McMaster Carr has a lot of springs.
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,398
Posted By Len Todd

I have been flying jets for over 6 years on...

I have been flying jets for over 6 years on Spektrum RF equipment. Never have lost a jet or large plane due to RF issues. We also have ~30 jet pilots in our organization. Most of them run Spektrum RF...
Forum: RC Jets
09-20-2023, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,038
Posted By Len Todd

For a 160, I would recommend the classic T One...

For a 160, I would recommend the classic T One Sport Jet. IMHO, ... It is better built than the Odessey or the Predator and it has a very wide flight envelope. I have seen and flown all three of...
Forum: RC Jets
08-24-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 258,960
Posted By Len Todd

With a 166 in a Rebel classic, ... residual...

With a 166 in a Rebel classic, ... residual thrust may become an issue. My K-142 is hard to slow down on short runways. And then there is the added weight of a larger turbine and the counter-weight...
Forum: RC Jets
08-23-2023, 06:33 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 258,960
Posted By Len Todd

With the LG15s, on the bench during initial...

With the LG15s, on the bench during initial setup, I keep bumping up the current limit until the gear works fine. Then I add two extra increments of current limit to ensure they work in the air....
Forum: RC Jets
07-26-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,147
Posted By Len Todd

As I understand it, per Curtis Wade, the Michigan...

As I understand it, per Curtis Wade, the Michigan Jets event in Monroe, MI scheduled for Aug 4 and 5, 2023 has been cancelled.
Forum: RC Jets
07-26-2023, 11:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,147
Posted By Len Todd

The Midwest Jet Pilot's "Boondoggle" (Aug 16-20)...

The Midwest Jet Pilot's "Boondoggle" (Aug 16-20) information is listed here (https://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-jets-120/11707989-midwest-jet-pilots-boondoggle.html#post12778759).
Forum: RC Jets
07-26-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 518
Posted By Len Todd

Midwest Jet Pilot's Boondoggle

Our Midwest Jet Pilot’s "Boondoggle" is scheduled for August 16-20. If you are planning to come in early, please let me know. For the Boondoggle, we have several fabulous items for the Silent Auction...
Forum: RC Jets
06-12-2023, 04:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,735
Posted By Len Todd

I have my UAT in the Rebel mounted on the top...

I have my UAT in the Rebel mounted on the top deck. When I fill it, I have to lift the nose to force the air into the main tank. When I disconnect the fill line, I use forceps on the fill line to...
Forum: RC Jets
06-04-2023, 03:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 428
Posted By Len Todd

Midwest Jet Pilot's Spring Fling 2023

Well this year pilots have been asking to come in earlier than ever. It looks like may even have some folks in Tuesday. I did submit the NOTAM and altitude waiver for Tuesday through Sunday. I guess...
Forum: RC Jets
05-31-2023, 05:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 880
Posted By Len Todd

Also, depending on where the main tank(s) are...

Also, depending on where the main tank(s) are located in relationship to the CG, you may want some fuel in the main tank(s). If the tank(s) is forward of the CG you may want to have some fuel in the...
Forum: RC Jets
05-26-2023, 04:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By Len Todd

I attached the wrong initial settings sheet...

I attached the wrong initial settings sheet above. The above linked sheet was NOT for the ER 120. It was for ER 150s. My mistake. However, ... I did setup the Ranger's JPs, which are smaller gear...
Forum: RC Jets
05-23-2023, 04:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,008
Posted By Len Todd

You are not going to get a "cookie cutter" list...

You are not going to get a "cookie cutter" list of settings that will work correctly to your liking, It will take a little work and understanding of the unit to make it work optimally for your...
Forum: RC Jets
05-16-2023, 05:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,322
Posted By Len Todd

I would recommend getting hooked up with an...

I would recommend getting hooked up with an experienced Jet Guy. Learning how to build, start, fly and land a jet is different from your EDF experience. You are going to need some experienced folks...
Forum: RC Jets
05-02-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,568
Posted By Len Todd

Glad to hear that you got it fixed. Like I said,...

Glad to hear that you got it fixed. Like I said, I never use their assistant. That way I know what I have done to the thing.

Also, I have seen it where "Attitude Assist" turned itself back on when...
Forum: RC Jets
05-02-2023, 04:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,568
Posted By Len Todd

If channel 10 is your transmitter's Gyro control...

If channel 10 is your transmitter's Gyro control channel, you have to program channel 10 into each PBox's Gyro surface. The pics show that has NOT been done. (i.e. Gyro Rudder A is programmed to 4...
Forum: RC Jets
05-01-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,568
Posted By Len Todd

What model PBox do you have? On your...

What model PBox do you have?

On your transmitter's monitor screen does the designated channel that you chose show the movement of the switch positions when you flip the switch?

Did you program...
Forum: RC Jets
05-01-2023, 03:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,568
Posted By Len Todd

In the Txer, set the switch to the desired...

In the Txer, set the switch to the desired channel. Channel should have 100% travel in both directions ( e.g.~ 1020 - ~ 2020 ppm in a typical Rxer's channel output.
In the PBox, set the selected...
Forum: RC Jets
04-27-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 851
Views: 258,960
Posted By Len Todd

I have the K-142G4 in mine too. I initially CGed...

I have the K-142G4 in mine too. I initially CGed it using the Xicoy scales and the recommended CG. After a couple flights, I felt it was a bit nose-heavy on an inverted 45 upline, even after several...
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,770
Posted By Len Todd

DreamworksRC has a product called snakeskin. I...

DreamworksRC has a product called snakeskin. I have never seen it melt or rub through. I also use some aluminum tape over the JR connectors in the tail so they are easy to disconnect if I want the...
Forum: RC Jets
04-19-2023, 06:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,941
Posted By Len Todd

For me it depends on the type, voltage and size...

For me it depends on the type, voltage and size of the ECU battery.

I do not like to use voltage regulators (VRs). They introduce another potential failure mechanism.

If using a 3S LiFe I do...
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