Does anyone know if there is any development being done on turbine engines that are smaller then the current models? I was thinking it would be cool to have a turbine for a 30-35" wingspan jet.

How about this one

http://www.m-dot.com/page8.html

Trumpetheli,

Check out the magazine section of RCU. In my article on microturbines there is some info on what's being done relative to smaller turbines. Skip to the end of the article for this info. I'm not aware of any commercial development of these tiny engines as yet, though.

Here's the link:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/a...article_id=166

Paul

Cool article. I'm new to the turbine scene ( I don't even own own yet), but the wife gave the go ahead to save up for one. The wren mw 44 looks perfect for my application. I was not aware that there is a production model turbine that small! My plans are to put it in a DJ-3, modified for the engine and fiberglassed. I have a lot of experience with RC planes and a small amount of skills with helicopters, I consider myself a fairly competent pilot. Do any of you have words of wisdom in regards to making the transition from prop to turbine? I would appreciate any advice.

[X(] How about the Wren MW44? its small, 8lbs of thrust weight under a pound.

[8D] Forgot to mention, i have been flying one for about 6months it is the ****! (great)

I'm glad you liked it. I hope to see smaller turbines commercialized as well, although small size may not necessarily translate to lower prices, which is what I'd like even better!

Thanks,
Paul

I need a turbine I can carry around on my keychain

Hi Paul,

Still visiting Chalgrove first Sunday of every month?

Chris

trumpetheli, which club do you fly at? There are are a few jet flyers in the Vancouver area...........

Unfortunately I hava not researched clubs up here in Vancouver, im from California studying at UBC. There are jet guys up here? Thats great. Im interested in getting into turbines but cost is just too high for a grad student. (I mistook pounds for dollars on the Wren website, oops!) Looks like ill be sticking piston jets for a while. I am learning to fly helicopters, albeit carefully since the post about the accident in Texas.

I would love to see you guys fly your jets sometime, im in kits.

Hello Chris, yes still going each month. Missed it last week, weather was crap!

Come to Cyprus Mate!!

Sunny skies and warm weather to the end of the week. Three jets to choose from!!

Regards,
Chris