I got my honda twin engine jet today and all I can say is WOW!! THIS IS A NICE PLANE AT THE PRICE OF $149 did't expect a plane of this caliber, all I can say is good job guys , NOW I KNOW IT WILL BE WORTH THE TIME AND MONEY TO FINISH.

I put together the same plane recently. Sadly I didn't have great luck with mine.

I used electric motors with 4500 Mah LiPo's. The plane without retracts wieghed about six pounds, well within the manufacturer's recommendations.

Upon the first attempt to take off, the plane ran off the runway onto the grass, damaging all three fixed gear. I recommend you reinforce the fixed gear mounts when assembling.

I had one decent flight. On the second flight the plane was flying well, when I decided to do some easy aerobatics. I couple of rolls went fine when I decided to do a loop. Upon giving the plane up elevator to start the loop, there was a strange sound from the plane. The Honda Jet would not complete the loop and fell off into a stall turn.

The plane became uncontrollable. I fought for control of the plane for maybe fifteen seconds, then the plane crashed into the ground.

Upon inspecting the damaged plane, the elevator was in perfect condition, eliminating it as the cause of the crash. The right wing was badly damaged and the aluminum spar assembly ripped from the wing. One of the electric motors was torn loose of its mounting pylon.

In talking to other persons at the flying site who witnessed the incident. We agreed that something on the plane had failed when given enough up elevator to do a loop. The strange sound upon entry into the loop was not normal.

Did the wing spar system fail upon the stress of a loop or did the motor come loose? Who knows for sure. In my opinion the wing spar is a weak.

I am responding to your post, not to discourage you in any way. I just hope you can avoid my experience.

I received many compliments on the looks of the Honda Jet, on the ground and its short time in air. I came close to ordering another one.

Best of Luck,

Ben

THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY. AFTER LOOKING AT THE PLANE A LOT CLOSER[8D], I WILL HAVE TO REINFORCE THE GEAR AREAS BECAUSE THEY ARE VERY WEAK[&o] AND I'LL HAVE TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT WITH THE TAIL THEY SAY TO USE A DOWEL AND A SCREW TO ATTACH IT NO GLUE!!!!!! [X(] I'M PUTTING TWO ELECTRIC MOTORS WITH THE SAME POWER AS TWO 32 GLOW ENGINES,USING 40 AMP ESC X 2 , 14.8 LIPO X 2 , AND 10 X 10 ELECTRIC PROPS FROM APC I HOPE THIS COMBO WORKS WELL

I epoxied the tail on, along with the recommended screw and dowel. It worked well, as even after the crash, the tail was still attached solid.

Best of Luck,

Ben

what is this jet? have any pictures? tried to find it on the net. didnt see it

It is being discontinued, but is still for sale at Nitroplanes.

http://www.nitroplanes.com/clitelrcmoai.html

I am pretty sure there was a trademark issue with Honda........

Just got mine today and would like any build tips and photos you guys have. Has anybody modified the nacelles for edf??

Here's My Honda Jet She Very Sweet. Click Below To See The Video.

I'm Using (2) Axi 2830/10 Motors, (2) Eflite 60 Amp Esc, (2) 4 Cell ThunderPower 2600 lipos, And (5) HITEC Standard servo's (2) 9x9 Apc Pops.


http://www.nitroplanes.com/clitelrcmoai.html

flyboytha1 got alot of cool nitroplanes videos under his youtube account

check it out here [link=http://www.youtube.com/user/flyboytha1]flyboytha1's youtube videos[/link]

he probably tops alot of people w/ the most collection of airplanes

but then again, i kno opjose got alot too

He's Not Lying, Here's A Few From My Nitro Planes Collection Hanger.

Click On The Link The Link Below To Watch The Nitro Planes Collection (Part 6)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loDdrk_4P7c