I am looking for an inexpensive winter hack jet, something simple without retracts, or brakes (not required in Europe) to fly off a rough grass field, I have looked at the Mick Reeves Super Reaper and at the moment that seems to be favorite, I don't want another pod and boom model

Suggestions welcome.

Mike

Look at Nick Ziroli's "Turbinator". It has the look of a 50's style jet. You can get the short kit pretty cheap. It comes in two sizes. I am building the 44 size which I think would be ideal for the 54 size turbines. It is set up for retracts but you don't have to install them.

Hal

Mike Andy Sale was selling a reaction kit (the original ply and balsa version) for little money on the JMA site

Hal

Thanks for the suggestion, unfortuanatly I forgott to mention I have a JetCat P80 to put into whatever I end up with, so I am restricted on size to something suitable.

Mike

Sold according to the site, but thanks anyway.

Mike

Does anyone in the Uk have details of the BD5 I belive owned by Bob Johnson? which has a small whell projecting below the body to land and take off from, its that sort of inovation I am looking for.

Mike

Mike

The full size Turbinator would be perfect for a P-80. It has a 72" wing span and a weight of 20-22 lbs.

I have seen short kits for it sell for around $120.

Hal

the turbinator would be a great choise

Mike

In case you didn't know, Belair Kits do the Turbinator partial kit here in the UK for £185

http://www.belairkits.com/SubCategoryListing.asp?Id=39

ive seen them on rcu for 119 dont know what shipping would be across pond

mike i have one off them bd5j i dont want to sell mine but if you pm i will put you in touch with the guy that has the moulds its not bob johnson that flys one its dave johnson hope this helps regards jonathan

The Turbinator still has retracts, or long legs which will not last long on my winter patch, the BD5J would be perfect, Jonathang I have PM'd you.

Mike

What about Ali's "Mach 1" ?
Can use same struts and gear from the Boomerangs, which works great off our rough grass.

Ali's Mach 1 is not out yet and it does not take a P80, but a good thought as Ali has promised me No one in the British scheme. LOL

Mike