High Alpha....

Threw the P160 on the 'ol TV hotspot and OH MY GOOOOOD!

The throttle response is damn close to a 2 stroke glow and the T/W on the hotspot makes for lotsa fun. Never got her over 170mph but had some fun with the RAW power:

Hard to control all that power in the departed flight, but it'll be fun trying.

Check out the video:
http://www.joemcbride.com/rc/vids/jet/P160%203D.wmv

I tried a couple of takeoffs like that in the Rookie (P-160) with vectoring, high pucker factor but you are a very manly man, so I am sure no brown stains for you!

Glad you like the motor!

That takeoff was nuts! I've seen Goldberg Piper Cubs that needed more ground roll.

Can you show us pictures of the thrust vectoring system, or is this simply a plate being rotated behind the exhaust cone to direct the flow up or down?

Thx,
Kelly

Matt,

Yeah, I got smart and just wear brown shorts to start with. How do ya think that motor will fly the 104?

Kelly,

Check out the link below for the first round and the answer to your ?

http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...3D+and+hotspot]

Swweeeeeet!! That has got to be the shortest takeoff roll I have ever seen (with a jet)!!!!

Is the CG at the recommended location or have you pushed it forward?
Todd

Yes, I learned that the hard way! I have the cg around 5" measured down the leading edge of the wing from the root.

The nose will always drop on its own to regain flight after departed.

Totaly unreal :-)

SJ.

Wow, that is some video. I guess 3D jets are next. Amazing stuff.

Nice short take off Joe. I bet your knee was shaking when you doing. Anyways, last weeken was nice. I wish it wasn't that hot. You and Col Tomb did a great formation flight.
Hope to see you and the rest of southern Ca gangs soon.
Tam

DUDE-----

I am getting a P200 next week. I think you need more power!

What happened to the camera man at take off. EXIT, STAGE LEFT!

Bob,
My son can use that engine for his troller.