AD Phoenix & Behotec HP66
08-29-2008 | 02:53 PM
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AD Phoenix & Behotec HP66
I just recently bought (from Peter Ayache @ Altecare RC) a turnkey Phoenix powered by a Behotec Hp66. The PHoenix was RTF with Behotec retracts and struts (the ones that trail behind).
I fly from rough grass, and needed a more sporty jet than my AV8R and Super Reaper - something clicked with the lines of the Phoenix with me.
ANyhow, as well as lookin nice, it is one fine flying plane! The HP66 (kero start) pushes it quite well and take off's are smooth and solid, almost like it wnats to lift off when its ready.
In the air, it flies very solid (and the 3 test flights I did were in high winds, about 30km/h). It flies smoothly but with full rates, is quite maneuverable. The engine can give you as much verticle as you want, especially when some fuel is burnt off.
Landing, well, I was not prepared the first few times for how slow this thing can actually get with full flaps (breaking two of the retract pins due to a too quick descent). Once I learned that you actually have to keep some power on during the landing, it flies in at a slow rate and is solid all the way down.
This is definitely the smoothest, most "fun" jet model I have flown and the Behotec turbine (my first) starts and runs very, very well. It is almost too quiet in the air!
I would definitely recommend this model to anyone, it flies easy enough for a trainer IMO but is sporty enough to really have some fun with.
AJC
PS now I need to finish off my Reaction 54
I fly from rough grass, and needed a more sporty jet than my AV8R and Super Reaper - something clicked with the lines of the Phoenix with me.
ANyhow, as well as lookin nice, it is one fine flying plane! The HP66 (kero start) pushes it quite well and take off's are smooth and solid, almost like it wnats to lift off when its ready.
In the air, it flies very solid (and the 3 test flights I did were in high winds, about 30km/h). It flies smoothly but with full rates, is quite maneuverable. The engine can give you as much verticle as you want, especially when some fuel is burnt off.
Landing, well, I was not prepared the first few times for how slow this thing can actually get with full flaps (breaking two of the retract pins due to a too quick descent). Once I learned that you actually have to keep some power on during the landing, it flies in at a slow rate and is solid all the way down.
This is definitely the smoothest, most "fun" jet model I have flown and the Behotec turbine (my first) starts and runs very, very well. It is almost too quiet in the air!
I would definitely recommend this model to anyone, it flies easy enough for a trainer IMO but is sporty enough to really have some fun with.
AJC
PS now I need to finish off my Reaction 54
09-30-2013 | 02:34 PM
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Hi, I have recently brough a behotec j66, I have not had the chance to wind it up yet, because I dont know how to set this thing up! I have everything I need (so I think) to start the turbine, but still have no idea how to kick this thing up, Im confussed because I have been told to start it up with a direct 12v supply, I tryed doing it and the starter made a nasty noise as there was too much power going into it, So I think anyway. Can anyone help me with this starting issue? I would of thought that the turbines starter moter would have been opperated through the ECU ???
09-30-2013 | 03:43 PM
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1) Read thru this manual.
http://www.altecare.com/behotecpreliminarymanual.pdf
2) Never connect any part of the turbine directly to a 12v battery.
3) Seek help from a local, experienced turbine pilot.
PaulD
http://www.altecare.com/behotecpreliminarymanual.pdf
2) Never connect any part of the turbine directly to a 12v battery.
3) Seek help from a local, experienced turbine pilot.
PaulD
