Hi guys, I did the maiden on the Skymaster L-39 for a customer. This one was powered by a Jet Central Falcon, producing 23lbs of thrust. All I can say is WOW... The L-39 fly's awesome, very stable and the Falcon gave it more than enough power. Only half throttle was used for regular flight.
Takeoff was very easy and smooth.
Flight was very predictable and the jet was very easy to fly. I was impressed on how slow this jet can fly...
Landing was as easy as all the rest of the flight, it does float a lot so you need to loose speed before getting to final. When on the floor be nice on the brakes to keep it stable.

Well no more words and some action... Check the video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t8FOpRHpTk

Michel

Good Job Michel. Is this the large L39 or the small one? 23 lbs of thrust is enough for verticals?

Michel: Why can't I see you stand at the end of runway when take-off?

LiKai

when Michel got the AV-8 that you will see the Michel stand at end of Runway again......


regards

Anton

Hi, Michel

when you get the ARF PLUS Su-27 that you will stand at the end of runway for take-off ........

Regards

Anton

Hi Anton
Standing behind an AV-8 is better than behind a Su-27, cause you will not be hit by hot gas!

Looking very nice! Do you have any specs for this jet or know when it will be available?

Ehab, only one size L-39 in Skymaster 1:5 1/2 scale.
http://www.jetsrc.com/modelos/L-39/L-39_en.htm
I was very impressed on the performance of the jet with the Falcon since this is a big jet. Verticals where very good, not unlimiyed of course but more than enough.

Likai, I am there, just a bit to the side... I am starting to make takeoffs from the side know though...

Anton, you are killing me... The AV-8 and SU-27...[X(] You know I want the first one... If you make the mod to SU-30 even better...

Trundle, the L-39 is available know, let me know if you are interested in one.

Hey Michel; How much fuel does it have and do the wheels fit in wheel well properly? I am very interested in the blue one, but awaiting funds from selling one of my motorcycles[&:]

The wheels fit is very tight and you must not overinflate the tires. Our builder made some moldifications to the gear mounts in order to get the wheels and doors fit. This modification will be included in the future by the factory.


I will get back to you oin the tanks... Don't remember how much fuel they can take...[X(]

By the way all was set as factory specs...CG and throws...

Michel

Congrats Michel, very well done! [sm=thumbup.gif]


Enrique

Michel; Thx a lot for the pics. I'll wait for the factory updated L39. When is the F4 Bunny going to ship with TWIN engine mods?

Very soon, Anton is finishing the new intakes and fuel tanks...

A few more pics....

Looking great on touch down!! May be you can teach me how to land when we visit you..

I am impressed that a 23 lb turbine can fly this large jet that well!!!

What kind of a bird is in the background??? He is not afraid of jets?

Believe me the L-39 is extremelly easy to land, I was impressed on how stable and slow this jet can aproach.

Birds are used to turebines by know... Not impressed at all...

Michel

Hi everyone!!! I'm the lucky owner of this L-39. It's really an awsome jet it flys very stable and scale alike. The Falcon is perfect because you use just half of the power to fly it scale.

I really recomend you this model specialy for pilots who enjoy the precision of real flight and Michel is an excellent and responsable trader.

Thankyou very much Michel for this jet you sold me.

Eduardo Thieme

Sure I'm interested in one! Especially if I'm not paying! My question was directed at Anton though and when the Su-27 will be available and what specs it will have.

congrats on maiden.....mine should fly next month if I can get the mrs. to stop handing out honeydoos on two abodes.....may be in time for oct jetfly at woodland......kelly...ps i donot see the outer gear doors installed????

Hi Kelly, the outer gear doors will be installed this week. Not enough time...

Sorry , this is our secret for the size..., and this is a prototype, when we finished the test flihgt ,we will ake the scale Hydraulic L/G with scale cockpit details for su-27, and we still have no the release date,

Best regards

Anton

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Just wanted to let you all know. That if you want to add a scale pylon and under wing dummy fuel tanks to your Skymaster L-39 I had them built for me for Top Gun 2008 from www.details4scale.com. They are great looking addition to the jet.

Also, if you need wing tip light lense covers, I had them made by them as well. They turned out great. If you have any questions let me know. Otherwise look for my L-39 at Top Gun, if I get it done in time...

JetsRC,

I have received my first RC jet. It is a Skymaster L-39 in camo. I have a lot of build questions. 1) What servos did you run?, I am going to use Futaba but am unsure what will fit. 2) Fitting and mounting servos is another question, do you have any advise about mounting the servos? 3) I hope this ship flies as good as yours did. Any new updates on your L-39? I am running a JetCat P-120 for my powerplant and controling with a 14MZ Futaba, any input will be great.