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Old 01-29-2020 | 05:45 AM
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Any update on this?
They posted short video of it on Comp ARF FB page mentioning upcoming test flights.
Old 01-29-2020 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by felker14
They posted short video of it on Comp ARF FB page mentioning upcoming test flights.
I quoted the guy asking about pricing and production availability estimates.
I am looking forward to a video, though...
Old 01-29-2020 | 07:57 AM
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Here are a few tasters.









Old 01-29-2020 | 08:25 AM
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Full gear doors and ducting should make for serious speed! I like how the nose section comes off for access.
Old 01-29-2020 | 08:58 AM
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Dat's bad to the bone
Old 01-29-2020 | 10:00 AM
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It does look great. One of the pics looks like with the full canopy off you can take the nose cone off exposing the battery tray and nose gear and retract... very clever design. Is the nose cone attached to the canopy or is it separate? Great for install and maintenance
Old 01-29-2020 | 10:48 AM
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Attached to the cockpit top. Everything is accessible!
Final pricing is being worked on, obviously scheme will affect this. Kit will be sold less retracts, tanks and tailpipe

Ducting suits 200-260N turbines.

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Old 01-29-2020 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave Wilshere
Attached to the cockpit top. Everything is accessible!
Final pricing is being worked on, obviously scheme will affect this. Kit will be sold less retracts, tanks and tailpipe

Ducting suits 200-260N turbines.
would a 160N fly it?
Old 01-29-2020 | 02:02 PM
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Yes, a 160 powered the UL well, so it will fly it and with a 160 you can leave the throttle WO!
It’s designed to be strong!
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Originally Posted by Dave Wilshere
Yes, a 160 powered the UL well, so it will fly it and with a 160 you can leave the throttle WO!
It’s designed to be strong!
Cheers for the reply dave. I Think this is definitely on my list now!
Old 01-29-2020 | 02:46 PM
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Couple more of the detail.



Old 01-29-2020 | 02:56 PM
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This thing is ALL carbon fiber.... any hints on price?
Old 01-29-2020 | 03:12 PM
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Oh Boy, this thing will be sweet. Started putting the pennies into the piggy bank this will be in the hanger.
Old 01-29-2020 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by AEROSHELDON
This thing is ALL carbon fiber.... any hints on price?
Compared to the lightning that comes with tanks and tailpipe and is the same size, at $4200, I'm thinking this one, being all carbon but no accessories included, will be a few hundred more? Hopefully under 5k...
Old 01-29-2020 | 10:04 PM
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Expected airframe price between $4200-4500. Paint scheme choice will obviously adjust that, then tank, tailpipe and Electrons.

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Old 01-30-2020 | 01:26 AM
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Finally a home for my AMT Olympus HP.
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Finally a home for my AMT Olympus HP.
😱 Another Jet
Old 01-30-2020 | 02:07 PM
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Always room for another jet 😀

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Old 03-07-2020 | 04:09 AM
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On their website, taking deposits!
https://carf-models.com/en/products/product-bolt
Old 03-07-2020 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave Wilshere
Always room for another jet 😀

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I have three CARFs on order. One on the water and two in production. Otherwise I'd have a deposit down.
Although the "NO 300N turbine" clause means I have to wait for my preferred turbine mfr to get their 260 to market, so I got time...

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Old 03-07-2020 | 06:05 AM
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Wonder if an AMT Olympus would suit this jet?
Old 03-07-2020 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Ragz
Wonder if an AMT Olympus would suit this jet?
as long as it's similar size to the common 220-260 turbines it should be no problem. Three issue with the 300s is the physical size - won't fit the bypass.
The older Olympus definitely won't fit. And the newer one is still larger and heavier than the kingtech 260, which I believe is the ultimate ideal currently available turbine for this jet.

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Old 03-09-2020 | 06:38 AM
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DANG! Absolutely beautiful! Would love to do a build video series on this Aircraft!
Great Job CARF!
Old 03-11-2020 | 03:28 PM
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Scheme 2




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Old 03-11-2020 | 04:17 PM
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Great looking sport jet! Nicely done Andreas!


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