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Old 06-10-2010 | 09:22 PM
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Default RE: 2008 the year of the Turbinator

Thanks for the info, guys. I had a P-70 but stuck it and my Baby Boomerang in the side of a hill. Bob Wilcox said it wasn't worth fixing. Anyway, he said wait until this fall when the new P-100 comes out, about the size of a P-70! It seems like a big, heavy plane to fly with a P-60. My P-60 flies my Nano fine, but that's only about a 16+ lb plane.

In looking at the rudder, it sure looks like a pull-pull system is called for, even though the plan shows a pushrod. I think I'll matchbox the two elevator servos. I don't like those long pushrods on the elevator, but I can probably dig up some CF rods. Ron, any problems with heat under the tail section with your P-120? Maybe some BVM heat shield paint on the aluminum heat guard would help. Also, does anyone alter the thrust angle of the turbine, or just stick with the thrust angle built into the mount?

I'm rambling, but any comments would be welcomed.

TIA

Jack