THE WAIT IS OVER!
11-07-2004 | 06:52 PM
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THE WAIT IS OVER!
The first North American Simjet 700 has landed in a customers hands....MINE! Yeah!
I was with Kevin while he was testing (they test every engine before it goes out) the most recent shipment of engines. Mine was one of them. After testing, delivery consisted of him handing it to me. The others will need to be shipped.
What a cool little engine. The start up was so quick. It has a 280 motor to spin it up. It comes with the Full auto start FADEC ECU & terminal, LiPo batteries and charger, onboard propane tank and valves.
Now I cant wait for my L39 to arrive from Savex.
I was with Kevin while he was testing (they test every engine before it goes out) the most recent shipment of engines. Mine was one of them. After testing, delivery consisted of him handing it to me. The others will need to be shipped.
What a cool little engine. The start up was so quick. It has a 280 motor to spin it up. It comes with the Full auto start FADEC ECU & terminal, LiPo batteries and charger, onboard propane tank and valves.
Now I cant wait for my L39 to arrive from Savex.
11-07-2004 | 08:36 PM
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These are the specs from the Simjet web site:
Technical Specs.
Diameter: 75 mm (3 inches)
Weight: 550 g.
Fuel consumption @ 7 lb thrust: 140ml/min (4.7oz))
Max RPM: 190.000
Idle RPM: 45.000
EGT @ 7lb thrust : 600° C. (1100° F.)
Pressure abs. 2,3
Max thrust: 7 Lbf. (31N) - (3.17kg)
Min thrust: 0.5 Lbf.
On the test stand it had 1/2 lb at idle and 7.2 lb at full. We didnt run it for long but I will have it on my test bench tomorrow and run it up some more.
Technical Specs.
Diameter: 75 mm (3 inches)
Weight: 550 g.
Fuel consumption @ 7 lb thrust: 140ml/min (4.7oz))
Max RPM: 190.000
Idle RPM: 45.000
EGT @ 7lb thrust : 600° C. (1100° F.)
Pressure abs. 2,3
Max thrust: 7 Lbf. (31N) - (3.17kg)
Min thrust: 0.5 Lbf.
On the test stand it had 1/2 lb at idle and 7.2 lb at full. We didnt run it for long but I will have it on my test bench tomorrow and run it up some more.
11-07-2004 | 10:20 PM
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You would need to contact Great Northern for that Info. All I know is that since I have mine, they are now available over here. Let the fun begin!!!!
11-08-2004 | 08:35 AM
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Yeah, it does look cool. I put it on my test bench last night and does it ever look small. Kinda cute! LOL! Maybe it will be a 3000 when it grows up.
11-08-2004 | 09:52 AM
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oh yea.... did you buy a pipe from wren for the l-39?
or are you going to make your own ?
When it was test run in the bench, did they messure the thrust ?
or are you going to make your own ?
When it was test run in the bench, did they messure the thrust ?
11-08-2004 | 10:20 AM
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Hi Bob, Hotel Sierra
The current price is $2399 which includes engine, Autostart ECU, ancilliaries, 2200mah LiPo battery and charger. We haven't had time to update the site yet, but will get that done soon. Availability is on an order only basis. The demand worldwide has caused a waiting list for the 700 at SimJet. We have put a standing order in place at SimJet for our customers so that the wait time is minimized.
If you have any other questions, please do hesitate to contact me.
The current price is $2399 which includes engine, Autostart ECU, ancilliaries, 2200mah LiPo battery and charger. We haven't had time to update the site yet, but will get that done soon. Availability is on an order only basis. The demand worldwide has caused a waiting list for the 700 at SimJet. We have put a standing order in place at SimJet for our customers so that the wait time is minimized.
If you have any other questions, please do hesitate to contact me.
11-08-2004 | 10:21 AM
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RE: THE WAIT IS OVER!
I think I will be getting the pipe from Wren. There have been good things said about these pipes.
The test run was short, but it read 7.2 lbs at 190,000 RPM. The load cell in this stand reads low so I will have more details once I run it myself on my test stand. I will record the temp, thrust etc.
I will likely use a throttle curve so I have half thrust at half stick. This is the advantage of running it on a test stand first. I will read the thrust and adjust the curve accordingly. Sorta like a reverse expo.
SJN
I too like the idea of LiPo's as I will try to keep the wieght of my L39 as low as possible.
The test run was short, but it read 7.2 lbs at 190,000 RPM. The load cell in this stand reads low so I will have more details once I run it myself on my test stand. I will record the temp, thrust etc.
I will likely use a throttle curve so I have half thrust at half stick. This is the advantage of running it on a test stand first. I will read the thrust and adjust the curve accordingly. Sorta like a reverse expo.
SJN
I too like the idea of LiPo's as I will try to keep the wieght of my L39 as low as possible.
11-08-2004 | 02:24 PM
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Hi all
That 700 is just great. I have the first one they made an I have allot of flights on it. And that thing just runs so great.
So KAOS. You are going to have a lot fun.
And the best part is that a L39 will fit in a car with the wing on it.[8D]
If you need any help with the L39. Then just say So KAOS...
That 700 is just great. I have the first one they made an I have allot of flights on it. And that thing just runs so great.
So KAOS. You are going to have a lot fun.
And the best part is that a L39 will fit in a car with the wing on it.[8D]
If you need any help with the L39. Then just say So KAOS...
11-08-2004 | 08:02 PM
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ORIGINAL: DMP!
If you need any help with the L39. Then just say So KAOS...
If you need any help with the L39. Then just say So KAOS...
I am sure this combo will be great. Simjet 700. Savex L39,spring air 301's. All up weight should be 8 to 8 1/2 lbs. Or 10 lbs wet with 1 liter of fuel!
11-08-2004 | 08:04 PM
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11-08-2004 | 08:11 PM
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I ran the engine a few more times on the test stand. 3 quick starts using onboard propane tank. Idles at 60,000 full rpm is 190,000 with a EGT of 640 C SWEEETTT!
11-08-2004 | 10:16 PM
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Be careful - There are two L39 manufacturers. The other is www.savex.cz which is the one that the 36 page RCU thread is referring to!
Cheers from NZ!
Cheers from NZ!
11-08-2004 | 11:29 PM
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Be careful - There are two L39 manufacturers. The other is www.savex.cz which is the one that the 36 page RCU thread is referring to!
Cheers from NZ!
Be careful - There are two L39 manufacturers. The other is www.savex.cz which is the one that the 36 page RCU thread is referring to!
Cheers from NZ!
