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Old 12-06-2009, 11:47 PM
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picard1
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Default RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

I recently purchased the reaction 54 and had the privilege of meeting Bruce in person. Turns out he lives just over an hour from our club field, which is also where the prototype reaction 54 had it's maiden flight! Montague, Ca I'm hoping I can talk him into test flying mine when it's finished since I don't have a waiver yet.

Since I am a newbie to the jet world, where can I find info on all the internal gear: fuel line, festo, UAT, Shut off valve, Fuel plumbing, Propane system, External taxi tank plumbing, etc?


Construction begins

First, let me say that I am not one of those builders that can complete this project in 3-4 days. More like 4-6 months so please bare with me.

I started by truing the balsa sheets for the LE and Te sheeting and then gluing and sanding them. I also glued all the spar assemblies and TE together. Spent the weekend assembling the left wing. The only mod was to the wheel well. I am using Robart struts and wanted to provide enough clearance.
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