H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
10-28-2010, 09:58 AM
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
ORIGINAL: 2Brave
I'm not sure I want to tear this thing apart too much but would it be possible to replace the balsa area with some harder stock that wouldn't strip out as easy??
I'm not sure I want to tear this thing apart too much but would it be possible to replace the balsa area with some harder stock that wouldn't strip out as easy??
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10-30-2010, 08:41 AM
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
Looks great Robby! Please give a full report. :_)
My Jackal arrived yesterday and I'm really impressed with the quality of the build. Great job H9. I'm ready to get to the build ASAP
Carl
My Jackal arrived yesterday and I'm really impressed with the quality of the build. Great job H9. I'm ready to get to the build ASAP
Carl
10-30-2010, 02:46 PM
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
Bill,
First off I want to say thanks and great job!! I know you can't please everyone all the time reqardless of how well designed a product is. The nit picking is nothing more than that and after going over the bird last night, I have to say that this is an awesome design!! The perfect size, the perfect lines and scheme. It really captures the presense of a well thought out design. Awesome removeable canopy and access to everything is going to eliminate the need to install anything on the fuse exterior i.e. switches, gauge, fuel dot etc.... I love my kit built patriot and no disrespect here, but this thing makes it look like an ugly stick.....
At first, I thought the fuse was fiberglassed with the smooth lines. All wings are easily removeable and foam core balsa build up wings are smooth and strong. This thing is going to be such an easy and clean build that I may go all out with struts and machined aluminum wheels.
I, along with two other guys are going with the Jett 50, 56 & even one guy with the Jett 60. Can't wait to see someone try a hot electric set up........ 180+mph???
I know it's too early to know where this design is going to take ya'll but please consider a .90 or larger size. I do like the .50 but I didn't realize how awesome this thing was going to appear up close. I could see this easily being a fast larger bird with a heart stopping down on the deck fly by!!!!! This is definately going to turn heads and we can't wait to get all three up in formation....
Again, great job!!!!!
First off I want to say thanks and great job!! I know you can't please everyone all the time reqardless of how well designed a product is. The nit picking is nothing more than that and after going over the bird last night, I have to say that this is an awesome design!! The perfect size, the perfect lines and scheme. It really captures the presense of a well thought out design. Awesome removeable canopy and access to everything is going to eliminate the need to install anything on the fuse exterior i.e. switches, gauge, fuel dot etc.... I love my kit built patriot and no disrespect here, but this thing makes it look like an ugly stick.....
At first, I thought the fuse was fiberglassed with the smooth lines. All wings are easily removeable and foam core balsa build up wings are smooth and strong. This thing is going to be such an easy and clean build that I may go all out with struts and machined aluminum wheels.
I, along with two other guys are going with the Jett 50, 56 & even one guy with the Jett 60. Can't wait to see someone try a hot electric set up........ 180+mph???
I know it's too early to know where this design is going to take ya'll but please consider a .90 or larger size. I do like the .50 but I didn't realize how awesome this thing was going to appear up close. I could see this easily being a fast larger bird with a heart stopping down on the deck fly by!!!!! This is definately going to turn heads and we can't wait to get all three up in formation....
Again, great job!!!!!
10-30-2010, 03:44 PM
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
Hey Guys,
What retract system are people going with?? I can not make up my mind, spring/air or just air/air??? I am also looking at the Eflite gear system. Will they fit the Jackal??
Thanks for any help!!!
This is going to be a very sweet bird!!!
Sonny
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What retract system are people going with?? I can not make up my mind, spring/air or just air/air??? I am also looking at the Eflite gear system. Will they fit the Jackal??
Thanks for any help!!!
This is going to be a very sweet bird!!!
Sonny
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jet22b
10-30-2010, 04:31 PM
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
all went well today 8 flights.. 3 dead sticks.. i never used the flaps as we had a huge head wind,, i was alittle disappointed with the speed ? [
] maybe the 9x8 will pick it up alittle.. we will see tomorrow.. its a real head turner as alot of pictures was taken.. so maybe that made up for the speed thing.. lol a real nice plane for sure..
robby
] maybe the 9x8 will pick it up alittle.. we will see tomorrow.. its a real head turner as alot of pictures was taken.. so maybe that made up for the speed thing.. lol a real nice plane for sure..robby
10-30-2010, 05:11 PM
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all went well today 8 flights.. 3 dead sticks.. i never used the flaps as we had a huge head wind,, i was alittle disappointed with the speed ? [] maybe the 9x8 will pick it up alittle.. we will see tomorrow.. its a real head turner as alot of pictures was taken.. so maybe that made up for the speed thing.. lol a real nice plane for sure..
robby
all went well today 8 flights.. 3 dead sticks.. i never used the flaps as we had a huge head wind,, i was alittle disappointed with the speed ? [
] maybe the 9x8 will pick it up alittle.. we will see tomorrow.. its a real head turner as alot of pictures was taken.. so maybe that made up for the speed thing.. lol a real nice plane for sure..robby
put the 9x8 on there and watch it go.....remember too that it's still breaking in, and Dub builds these to last so it'll take a bit, but once it comes on, man it comes on.
10-30-2010, 05:13 PM
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
Hey Robby;
Thanks for the flight report!! How was the dead stick??? Did she float??? Also, what retract did you go with?? Thank you for your answer.
The wife gave me my cards back today and told me to buy what I want for xmas!!!
And you know what I did!!! Now the wait for the UPS man!!!
Thanks again for your answer and flight report!!!
Sonny
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Thanks for the flight report!! How was the dead stick??? Did she float??? Also, what retract did you go with?? Thank you for your answer.
The wife gave me my cards back today and told me to buy what I want for xmas!!!
And you know what I did!!! Now the wait for the UPS man!!!Thanks again for your answer and flight report!!!
Sonny
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10-30-2010, 06:41 PM
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
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Hey Robby;
Thanks for the flight report!! How was the dead stick??? Did she float??? Also, what retract did you go with?? Thank you for your answer.
The wife gave me my cards back today and told me to buy what I want for xmas!!! And you know what I did!!! Now the wait for the UPS man!!!
Thanks again for your answer and flight report!!!
Sonny
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jet22b
Hey Robby;
Thanks for the flight report!! How was the dead stick??? Did she float??? Also, what retract did you go with?? Thank you for your answer.
The wife gave me my cards back today and told me to buy what I want for xmas!!!
And you know what I did!!! Now the wait for the UPS man!!!Thanks again for your answer and flight report!!!
Sonny
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jet22b
as far as the retracts i went with the spring air with no problems.
robby
10-30-2010, 06:49 PM
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
can someone measure a wing at the root front leading edge to back. i need to the wing tube- to the back, and including the flap. also the thickness at the wing tube. i want to put these wings on a different airframe and am looking to see how the airfoil measures up. Thanks
Ryan
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10-30-2010, 06:58 PM
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RE: H9 Jackal 50 Prop Jet
ORIGINAL: robbyvaughn9
yes she floated very well.. im glad as it was scarry ... at least the first time..[img][/img]
as far as the retracts i went with the spring air with no problems.
robby
ORIGINAL: jet22b
Hey Robby;
Thanks for the flight report!! How was the dead stick??? Did she float??? Also, what retract did you go with?? Thank you for your answer.
The wife gave me my cards back today and told me to buy what I want for xmas!!! And you know what I did!!! Now the wait for the UPS man!!!
Thanks again for your answer and flight report!!!
Sonny
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jet22b
Hey Robby;
Thanks for the flight report!! How was the dead stick??? Did she float??? Also, what retract did you go with?? Thank you for your answer.
The wife gave me my cards back today and told me to buy what I want for xmas!!!
And you know what I did!!! Now the wait for the UPS man!!!Thanks again for your answer and flight report!!!
Sonny
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jet22b
as far as the retracts i went with the spring air with no problems.
robby
Thanks again!!! I think I will go with the spring air retracts, too!!
Sonny
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10-30-2010, 07:59 PM
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Is it me, or is the fuse on this thing really big?? Whsts the weight of this bird? I want to compare it to my kit built patriot
Is it me, or is the fuse on this thing really big?? Whsts the weight of this bird? I want to compare it to my kit built patriot
mine weighed out @ 7.6lbs
10-30-2010, 08:48 PM
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Robby,
I'm glad your first day was a success and thanks for the report and photos. Looks great! I'll bet that the speed gets a lot better as the Jett starts to wind up a few more rpms. Did you get a tach reading? Just wondering... I need to start breaking in mine. Anyway, congrats.
Carl
I'm glad your first day was a success and thanks for the report and photos. Looks great! I'll bet that the speed gets a lot better as the Jett starts to wind up a few more rpms. Did you get a tach reading? Just wondering... I need to start breaking in mine. Anyway, congrats.
Carl
10-30-2010, 09:09 PM
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Robby,
I'm glad your first day was a success and thanks for the report and photos. Looks great! I'll bet that the speed gets a lot better as the Jett starts to wind up a few more rpms. Did you get a tach reading? Just wondering... I need to start breaking in mine. Anyway, congrats.
Carl
Robby,
I'm glad your first day was a success and thanks for the report and photos. Looks great! I'll bet that the speed gets a lot better as the Jett starts to wind up a few more rpms. Did you get a tach reading? Just wondering... I need to start breaking in mine. Anyway, congrats.
Carl
im waiting on the Aircraft Telemetry RPM Sensor for my dx8. butthe only rpm i have is on the bench witch is 16500.. with the 10x6..