Reaction 54 Jet Kit
03-02-2011, 06:27 AM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
I started covering my wing last night. That is a big wing and I am glad I did not try and do it by myself. Here is a pic of my friend Dale doing his magic. I hope to have the plane ready to go forSalinas Area ModelersBob Francis Memorial the first weekend end of May. I sure hope mine looks half as good as all of the beautifulR54's on this thread.
03-20-2011, 05:57 PM
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Boyz,
I'm having a blast with my Reaction 54. I have a total of 15 flights on it so far and it has been great!! I would like to add smoke now and I know space is at a minimum. I figured I could fit a small tank under the two servos in the fuse and put the pump in the back behind the fuel tank since mine is nose heavy anyway the cg would still be ok.
Has anyone installed a smoke system? If so details would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
I'm having a blast with my Reaction 54. I have a total of 15 flights on it so far and it has been great!! I would like to add smoke now and I know space is at a minimum. I figured I could fit a small tank under the two servos in the fuse and put the pump in the back behind the fuel tank since mine is nose heavy anyway the cg would still be ok.
Has anyone installed a smoke system? If so details would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
03-20-2011, 09:50 PM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
When I had mine, I relocated most of the equipment that was in the area in front of the elevator and rudder servos and stuck a standard Du-Bro tank there. Used a Sullivan pump and made my own nozzle with 1/8" stainless tube. The new owner loves the smoke system and doesn't fly without it!
Worked great and still does:
http://www.youtube.com/user/JCVdude#...11/2Rwe6TtlvTE
PaulD
Worked great and still does:
http://www.youtube.com/user/JCVdude#...11/2Rwe6TtlvTE
PaulD
03-21-2011, 05:53 PM
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PaulD,
Thank You!!! Bada##! I think the Reaction needs a little something and smoke would be the answer. Dollar for dollar and the ease of operation you cannot go wrong.
Thanks,
Mike
Thank You!!! Bada##! I think the Reaction needs a little something and smoke would be the answer. Dollar for dollar and the ease of operation you cannot go wrong.
Thanks,
Mike
03-22-2011, 12:16 PM
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Todd at dreamworks sells a 304 stainless smoke injector that will withstand the heat.
http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=232
http://dreamworksrc.com/catalog/prod...roducts_id=232
03-27-2011, 12:43 AM
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Well guys, shes been a hell of a ship....we had some great flights.....but it was time......sold my 54!
I'l keep tabs on the forum.....but we have a new sports jet in the garage.....how could I sell my 54 I hear you ask....well...it starts with Comp ends with flash.
Cheers guys
I'l keep tabs on the forum.....but we have a new sports jet in the garage.....how could I sell my 54 I hear you ask....well...it starts with Comp ends with flash.
Cheers guys
05-02-2011, 07:47 AM
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RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit
My sentiments exactly Bruce. I never was a fan of ATFs.
Chris, congratulations. I had the same problem as you with landing to fast. I would balloon all the way down the runway. I watched others fly their R54's and had others fly mine and the landings were perfect. The to fast landing issue finally got resolved when a good friend took me under his wing, hooked up a buddy box and taught me how to slow this bird down. Basically, trim trim trim on the down wind leg so the plane is in a slight nose high attitude (canopy no higher than the vertical stab). Flaps down and power off and let it fly to final with shallow turns. You'll think it's going to fall out of the sky but it won't. With full flaps I've seen R54's land at walking speed.
Chris, congratulations. I had the same problem as you with landing to fast. I would balloon all the way down the runway. I watched others fly their R54's and had others fly mine and the landings were perfect. The to fast landing issue finally got resolved when a good friend took me under his wing, hooked up a buddy box and taught me how to slow this bird down. Basically, trim trim trim on the down wind leg so the plane is in a slight nose high attitude (canopy no higher than the vertical stab). Flaps down and power off and let it fly to final with shallow turns. You'll think it's going to fall out of the sky but it won't. With full flaps I've seen R54's land at walking speed.
