RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
Just to clarify on the Kavan brake - it really does work. I was sold on this style of brake by watching Hal Parenti use them successfully on his scale models for years. He made his own! I also like it because it's cheap (compared to air systems) and it puts the weight where I want it - in the nose. Keep in mind that the R54 is a lightly-loaded aircraft that really doesn't need any brakes, so the Kavan is there to satisfy the AMA requirement. Biggest drawback so far is availability, but I'm working on that. Actually, I'd love to see an American-made competitor come to market.
Happy to answer questions here about the R54, but you gotta ask first according to RCU policy
Bruce Tharpe - BTE