ORIGINAL: TommyWatson

G'Day Tim,

I have finished the covering and have completed the turbine install and all the stuff under the rear fuse. I need now to hinge the ailerons and flaps, finally glue on the tail pieces, and install all the the stuff in the front of the fuse. Work has slowed down a little so I should get some done this week.
I think I will still have the first "downunder" R54!!!!.

Down here we need to have each and every jet model inspected by a Jet Model Inspector (apointed by the state association). He will check the build quality and make sure the model is airworthy. They you must demonstrate that you can operate the turbine safely, and show the emergency shut down operates OK. This is why we need to have a Radio Controlled shut off valve. Then you need to fly the model and prove you can control it safely. Unless you have a really good turbine qualified friend you will be doing you maiden flight in front of the inspector. It can be very stressfull. I am lucky I have a really good long field to fly from and the inspector is a friendly easy going sort of bloke. He will then sign the "Turbine Model Permit to Fly" and send it to the state association. You can then fly the model at any field. Because the model is over 7Kg, I also need to get a "Large Model Permit to Fly" , which is a similar process, usually done at the same time by the same inspector.
You guys are lucky you don't live here.



Where did you place your RX and where did you run the antenna?. I was thinking of a whip antenna. Is this necessary. I use a 9ZAP with a 149dp RX.


Regards