ORIGINAL: klhoard
I have a Jett - FIRE 90L that is scheduled to ship on 3/2 that I'm going to use as the ''motivator''. For what guys are asking for used Hanno's, I figured I could get a new engine with more grunt. The only thing I'm giving up is the pump, but I couldn't put the tank on the CG of this plane anyway - not enough room over the wing.
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I've never owned a Jett engine before so I'm looking forward to the experience. Dub says on his web site that this motor can turn an 12 x 6 at 14.5, and the guy in the testimonial got 16.0 out of a 10 x 10 APC prop. I don't think I've ever stood next to an engine turning those numbers, so it should be fun!!
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Retracts are the standard Robart air up / spring downs. I've seen other posts where guys had to return them for air up / air downs, so we'll see. . .
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Keith,
nice setup. If you've never stood beside a Formula 1 40 engine turning at 20K +, its something to behold. I'm sure you've seen the 250 mph pylon racers on You-tube... I just don't understand how the pilots know where the heck the plane is!
There an interesting video of a guy who built a GP Revolver with a en electric 1.6 equivalent on 12s... [:-] The model easily exists the stratosphere and returns and flys at 160 mph on a level pass. It also requires a jet sized runway to land... I think it weights 10 lbs. [&:]
David.