RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet
Joe - I never used the heat shield on the aft fuselage, and after 30 flights it looks great. I do use a pipe, however, when starting the turbine just in case of a hot start. The
pipe is about 3 feet long and extends from the turbine out past the empenage. Once turbine has started I remove the pipe.
Bob