Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet
04-20-2020, 12:42 AM
#1153
This jet has a BIG thick wing which makes it VERY manoeverable . Wont spin or snap however provoked ! Totally docile.
However, a few flights ago I was doing square loops with it and the wing tube bent !
The alloy tube Is now replaced with a STRONG carbon fibre tube!
Last edited by David Gladwin; 04-20-2020 at 12:46 AM.
04-20-2020, 03:04 AM
#1155
I get my carbon fibre here in the UK from Easy Composites.
One fix I would suggest is to Hysol a carbon fibre tube or rod inside the normal tube, before it bends !
My Reaction is currently awaiting use (CV lockdown) with my Powerbox Core radio and I have installed a V speak vario. which incorporates an accelerometer so I can see exactly how much G is being pulled. Iwill then test my CF tube with a measured load plus 50 % to ensure it is more than strong enough.
The airframe itself is showing no signs of overstress.
The Reaction is a real fun machine, mine is at least 10 years old and its later version, the Revision is also a superb flying machine, both of mine are powered by PST 1300s, excellent engines.
One fix I would suggest is to Hysol a carbon fibre tube or rod inside the normal tube, before it bends !
My Reaction is currently awaiting use (CV lockdown) with my Powerbox Core radio and I have installed a V speak vario. which incorporates an accelerometer so I can see exactly how much G is being pulled. Iwill then test my CF tube with a measured load plus 50 % to ensure it is more than strong enough.
The airframe itself is showing no signs of overstress.
The Reaction is a real fun machine, mine is at least 10 years old and its later version, the Revision is also a superb flying machine, both of mine are powered by PST 1300s, excellent engines.
Last edited by David Gladwin; 04-20-2020 at 03:06 AM.
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09-12-2020, 07:30 PM
#1160
Have greatly enjoyed this thread. Just picked up a yellow short nose serial # R0111. Been flying since 2007. Everything from EDF's to 1/5 and 1/4 scale warbirds. This is my first turbine, but have plenty of support. Will be using a Kingtech K-100 for power. Waiting on parts and turbine so I can make trays as necessary. Also ordered fuel tubing to replace them all. This has been an incredibly informative and useful thread. Have a friend that has the long nose version with a K-140. extremely fast. I'm okay with mine being slower... No problem. I couldnt help but notice the lack of gyros on the builds. Probably not necessary, but I'm using a Spektrum 12ch powersafe rx and also have the AS3000 Flight stabilizer. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and great paint jobs btw. Will hopefully maiden in a couple of weeks.
09-12-2020, 08:59 PM
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Have greatly enjoyed this thread. Just picked up a yellow short nose serial # R0111. Been flying since 2007. Everything from EDF's to 1/5 and 1/4 scale warbirds. This is my first turbine, but have plenty of support. Will be using a Kingtech K-100 for power. Waiting on parts and turbine so I can make trays as necessary. Also ordered fuel tubing to replace them all. This has been an incredibly informative and useful thread. Have a friend that has the long nose version with a K-140. extremely fast. I'm okay with mine being slower... No problem. I couldnt help but notice the lack of gyros on the builds. Probably not necessary, but I'm using a Spektrum 12ch powersafe rx and also have the AS3000 Flight stabilizer. Thanks to everyone for sharing their experiences and great paint jobs btw. Will hopefully maiden in a couple of weeks.
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RCPilot1726 (09-13-2020)
09-12-2020, 10:21 PM
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Great choice for a first jet. I love mine with the k100. I don’t think it needs any more. As for gyro, this plane just doesn’t need it. No bad habits. The as3000 will really lock it in. I recommend doing test flights without the gyro. My reaction is currently my goto plane. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Good luck with the maiden, and keep us posted.
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RCPilot1726 (09-13-2020)
09-13-2020, 12:18 AM
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Reactions and Gyros
RCPilot1726,
Welcome to the Reaction Club; it’s a great model and you should have plenty of fun with it. It doesn’t need a gyro but if you insist on using one, do yourself a favor and put the AS3000 aside for a foamy and install a Cortex or iGyro.
Jim
Welcome to the Reaction Club; it’s a great model and you should have plenty of fun with it. It doesn’t need a gyro but if you insist on using one, do yourself a favor and put the AS3000 aside for a foamy and install a Cortex or iGyro.
Jim
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RCPilot1726 (09-14-2020)
09-13-2020, 03:48 AM
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I agree that you don’t need a gyro. I don’t have one in my reaction. But, what is wrong with as3000. I run one in my pilot RC 2.2m Predator. It works well. I run a cortex in my sprint and a mercury with Igyro in my Euro. They all work. Each has its quirks when setting up. As long as you take your time as3000 works as good as the rest.
09-13-2020, 06:20 AM
#1165
Thanks for all the replies. I don’t necessarily plan on using the as3000 but I already have it so will try it out. Just happened to have it from before and never used it. It doesn’t seem that this plane would need it but let’s see how it goes. The Viper has always been my absolute favorite jet ever. I also realized it’s probably bette to get started on something more docile.
09-13-2020, 08:33 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. I don’t necessarily plan on using the as3000 but I already have it so will try it out. Just happened to have it from before and never used it. It doesn’t seem that this plane would need it but let’s see how it goes. The Viper has always been my absolute favorite jet ever. I also realized it’s probably bette to get started on something more docile.
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RCPilot1726 (09-14-2020)
09-22-2020, 06:31 PM
#1168
So installation is all done and almost ready to maiden. Looking back through some of these pages trying to figure out preferred balancing method. Upside down/right side up, gear retracted. Has anyone used a vanessa rig to balance? What other options are there. Quick finger test shows it to be tail heavy. Seems way off. ECU and rx batts are shoved all the way to the front. This is the short nosed version with a K-100 for power. How much weight on average have you guys had to add for CG?
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09-24-2020, 02:49 PM
#1170
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So installation is all done and almost ready to maiden. Looking back through some of these pages trying to figure out preferred balancing method. Upside down/right side up, gear retracted. Has anyone used a vanessa rig to balance? What other options are there. Quick finger test shows it to be tail heavy. Seems way off. ECU and rx batts are shoved all the way to the front. This is the short nosed version with a K-100 for power. How much weight on average have you guys had to add for CG?
Paul
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RCPilot1726 (09-26-2020)
09-26-2020, 05:32 PM
#1171
Thanks Paul, mine already has that lead in the nose. Just put it on the Vanessa rig as suggested. Right side up, wheels down, and uat full. I cut a hatch underneath just in front on the gear. Got some lead powder and mixed with epoxy. 1lb exactly. So far it’s at 26 lbs main tank empty. Gonna recheck Vanessa. Should be just right on.
01-29-2023, 06:05 PM
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Thanks Harvey. I have a few questions if you don't mind
1) Did you also use the Pro-Link nose strut with pull-pull steering?
2) I take it you can buy the Electron gear with the correct trunion for the Pro-Link nose and main gear...is it 1/2" dia?
3) Were you able to re-use the main wheels with the Electron brakes or did you have to use specific wheels?
4) you wouldn't happen to have a listing of what you purchased from Electron?
George
1) Did you also use the Pro-Link nose strut with pull-pull steering?
2) I take it you can buy the Electron gear with the correct trunion for the Pro-Link nose and main gear...is it 1/2" dia?
3) Were you able to re-use the main wheels with the Electron brakes or did you have to use specific wheels?
4) you wouldn't happen to have a listing of what you purchased from Electron?
George
01-29-2023, 06:28 PM
#1175
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Thanks Harvey. I have a few questions if you don't mind
1) Did you also use the Pro-Link nose strut with pull-pull steering?
2) I take it you can buy the Electron gear with the correct trunion for the Pro-Link nose and main gear...is it 1/2" dia?
3) Were you able to re-use the main wheels with the Electron brakes or did you have to use specific wheels?
4) you wouldn't happen to have a listing of what you purchased from Electron?
George
1) Did you also use the Pro-Link nose strut with pull-pull steering?
2) I take it you can buy the Electron gear with the correct trunion for the Pro-Link nose and main gear...is it 1/2" dia?
3) Were you able to re-use the main wheels with the Electron brakes or did you have to use specific wheels?
4) you wouldn't happen to have a listing of what you purchased from Electron?
George
1) Yes, Pro-Link nose strut, but without pull-pull steering. I got the Electron nose retract with servo plate for direct steering, see attached photo.
2) Yes, you can buy with correct trunion. I don't remember if it was 1/2", however I think it is. Whatever the Pro-Link end diameter is, Electron has that trunion size.
3) I used Electron wheels that the brakes fit into.
4) Sorry, no list. They sell sets with and without struts. I know I got the tri-gear ER-40 set with nose gear servo plate and wheels and brakes.
I hope this helps.
