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Old 06-10-2013 | 09:05 AM
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Default RE: Question About Pulse Jet

You would probably have to purchase a model pulse jet off ebay or some similar source. I believe the more modern versions are custom built in Texas for controline applications. Note that neither the current nor older pulse jets are throttlable in any sense of the word. They run full BLAST and are HOT and LOUD!

Dr Honda, I had no trouble keeping up with a controline pulse jet at 150 MPH as a teenager. The difficult part was the sprint from the starting tire pump at the model to the conrol handle 70' distant and picking it up correctly so that up was truly on the model. My assistant manned the spark coil and held the model for release once I picked up the handle. You had several laps to get your wrist in the U-shaped pylon at the circle center before the clock timing began. The pilot had to run around this pylon while continuously flying the jet level about 10-15' altitude for timing purposes. Hopefully, the pulse jet did not run out of fuel or quit before the required number of timing laps were accomplished. It was a lot of FUN at the time. Dizziness was never a problemfor me.

Art ARRO