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Old 04-19-2018 | 04:15 PM
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smittymgs
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Default First Jet help

Gentlemen
A loaded question for all you experienced turbine guys. I am looking for suggestions for my first turbine. Full disclosure I have 20 yrs experience in RC, park flyers up to 100cc but none in turbines. Right now I am flying 90-105MM electric jets and I have an aviation backround.
I am interested in scale with my first choice being the F15 or F16. I am not interested in top speed, more scale flying, nose high high alpha landings, transition from low speed to the vertical etc. Which of the various options would be best for a simple tailerons light weight simple setup to acheive this. I realize there are some threads comparing vendors but the data seems to be somewhat dated. My only scale must haves would be burner rings and a scale cockpit. I fly from a 650Ft geotex strip but have a 8000K strip available for maiden and shakedown flights. What about losing the pneumatic gear and brakes and going electric? Is a speed brake and flaps worth it (F15)? Finally Is Nall worth the trip to meet with manufacturers and Jet dudes, or should I just wait for KY Jets which I will be attending? Thank you in advance for all your help.

Matt​​​​​​​