Hello!

Felt I should chime in about the power needed to fly the Skymaster / JL F-15.

My current F-15, my second, is the taileron version. It has flown many flights to date. Installing our Artes Super Eagle with 30 lb of thrust proved to many this combination offered very exciting performance. Unlimited vertical with short TO rolls on asphalt or concrete, yet idle thrust low enough to execute very slow landings. This SM or JL airframe will fly nicely on any thrust range from 14 to 30. Beyond that IMO you are waisting thrust and $'s as performance does not increase significantly.
I am in the process of retrofitting my Eagle with our new jf100 Falcon with 22 lb thrust. Our newest turbine which based on sales numbers is filling a need in this class, a niche not previously addressed. Lighter in weight (3 lb) will fly this airframe well indeed.
Next, I will install our jf50 Super Bee of just 1.7 lb. By doing this, I have now reduced TO weight by more than three pounds. While not expecting unlimited vertical, I do anticipate sweet performance while carrying no more than 70 oz of fuel. Look for a report in the near future.
Any questions, give me a call or drop me an email.

Best regards,
Eric Clapp
jetArtes Gulf Coast
www.jetartes.com