BJ64

...that smell takes me back to the 70's when we were stuck in monumental floods down here... and all we did for 2 weeks was go down to the local airport and watch all the rescue Hueys, Hercs & Caribous shunt stuff in and out...

...and the AirShows we used to go to at Laverton with my Dad in the late 60's early 70's

BJ

Jetbono

Well one advise , if you re using that turbine oil in your fuel, I heard it makes your nuts fall off ! 
Not sure if its true but that synthetic turbine oil is some nasty mama so inhaling it must have some kind of affect ..

BJ64

Really? I thought that the synthetic stuff was supposed to be a LOT safer than the old mineral-based Turbine oils.

I've since found out that the Jet-A1 down here may contain some pretty nasty anti-freesz ju-ju - so I'm treating my fuel with a lot more respect. Dunno if I can go 'cold turkey' on the exhaust fumes but...

BJ

BJ64

...come to think of it... my nuts have been rather AWOL lately....

Must look into that... LoL

BJ

Jetbono

HAHAHA Well only time will tell if they will need some liposuction .... But on a more serious note I know that aircraft break fluid is lethal I know this because I use to work on piston aircraft , and didnt really play with jets then ..
A freing who works of airbus and boeings says the oil used today is bad stuff so just watch out, dont be dunking biscuits in Jet oil !

Woketman

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Jetbono is correct. The turbine oils that we normally use (like BP, Exxon, Shell) have some REALLY nasty stuff in them. They are dangerous as all h_ll. I too love that smell, but please try to avoid it as even JetJoe owners are people too!

Jetbono

Thats right We are all people at the end of the day ...

Woketman

My Feedback: (6)

At the beginning of the day too! ;-)

Mike06659

How have the JetJoe 3000 been running?

Xairflyer

My Feedback: (1)

I am switching to Castrol TTS 2 stroke once my current mix is finished for both my Wren and my JetJoe, read to many things about turbine oil, 2 stroke is easier got as well.

Boomerang1

See if you can get onto a supply of Mobil DTE light industrial turbine oil.
Contains none of the really nasty chemicals contained in aviation turbine oils.

Recommended by Wren, works fine & about 1/4 the price of Castrol TTS in Oz.

You may have to buy it in a 20 litre drum, share with friends?

I did have problems with the TTS oil making my Wren difficult for the starter to
spin it up if not flown regularly, if you fly every fortnight or so it may not be a problem. - John.

pulsar110

My Feedback: (5)

Im looking for a JJ1400. Where would be the best place to get one in the USA. Wrote to Gabe several days ago but no reply. Would someone here have one they want to part with thats been running good?

Jetbono

Try Mark at jetjoecentral  he is pretty good and replies to mail pertty quick too ..

BJ64

You could always buy one from JetJoe direct - I bought both my JJ-3000's ex-China.

Sure, there may be some 'teething problems' that way, but I wanted to learn 'the hard way'.

Brett Smith down here in Oz has been invaluable with his guidance and support, and I've learned heaps in the process. My 'babies' will be off to 'Smithy' for the final once-over before I put them into an Airframe.

Good luck with your JJ1400

BJ

Mike06659

Can anyone tell me how the JetJoe 3000 are running? Buy or don't buy?

BJ64

I hope to firing my new JJ-3000 up this weekend - out of the box.

Now that I got my first JJ-3000 all sorted and starting/running reliably, I'm expecting to just bolt the new one on and hook it all up the same way as the first one and get it to fire up first time.

I'll let you know how I get on Mike...

BJ

idleup1

Made some changes to one of my 1400's. cut off intake and hand fit new one . added screeen for air filter.

Jetbono

Great pics Idleup1 !

Keep up the great work ...

Jetbono

How do you attach pictures on this site , I Struggled last timeto upload a pic !

idleup1

at the bottom of post rely click and browse to file . click open .when all files are open click "ok"

Jetbono

Whaaat ?

Im sure what you ve just said dont make sense !! 

idleup1

on reply page under the reply box click in blue" Click here to upload images and files! " as popup wil come up that says "Select a file to upload: " select file and press "OK" button when done

Jetbono

Greeeeat , I got you ..

Im sure they purpously burried the picture upload button so you dont load the site with your junk ..

j.duncker

My Feedback: (2)

Remember most people have to post first WITHOUT the pic then go back and edit that post. You THEN can see the add files option.

causeitflies

HUH!??
All you have to do is click "POST REPLY" and click on the upload images link at the bottom...