Jets for 12 pounds of thrust engines
 

I tried to search here but couldnt find anything as usually with the search engine here.

I picked up a AV8R complete with a an old Sim Jet 1200. i will fly this thing once to get my lic then move on to another airframe. Which ones out there would be suitable. i wouldnt even mind an underpowered one like up to 18 pounds of so take off weight.

I have a Boomerang Intro that flies nicely even at our altitude (5700ft msl) with a RAM500. A couple of years ago I saw at 23lb Panther fly very scale like at our altitude with a 12lb turbine.

BVM Sabre would be great, We flew them on the old Golden West engine and reach near 200 mph speeds and that was only 8-9 pounds of thrust

A friend flew a Falcon 120 with a Wren 44 gold (about 10 pounds thrust) for a while.

No rocket ship but it flew fine, 12 pounds would be better!

Huge thread here.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/rc-j...n-120-jet.html

John.

The Reaction 54, and a std size Turbinator would be ok as well. All of the 90 sized Df planes converted to turbine power would be ok as well fitting in enough fuel is the issue sometimes though.

Electra turbine would probably do well, any of the Jet Hanga hobby kits

I saw the Jet hanger Hobby kits and liked some of them as I could build them my self. I thought I remember someone making a Viper Jet in the 12-18 pound range also but cant find them. I don't hang out here much but will more now. down the road I will move up to the 30 lb jets but for now its this old stuff. Is there a listing some where of all the reliable companys that make jet models. I want to stay away from ones that fly apart in the air... oh and if it matters I have a paved runway of 500 feet at my closest club and the other one is in woodland and I think its six feet of the tarp type material. I think I want to stay away from the F-18's also as I head some had issues with them on landing and take off since the stabs where in the wings wake/bad air.

How about the HobbyKing ME-163 for $144?... But that would just be crazy:rolleyes:

The majority of the Y/A line....

I have a Mick Reaves Venom. I calls for 12-14 lbs. I have a 17 turbine installed. It has very good flight characteristics.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2000192http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=2000193

cougar for 6kg thrust coming soon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7-wSpNb-X4&list=UUFWG4sCmDtINGorMFOtkzew

How much and when?

July of 2014

Whadda bout a Tamjets F16?

PaulD

The orginal version yes, with no gear doors, or a Cermark fly great on a SJ1200. I had one many years ago and it was a very good flier.

I will look in to those as well. I need to get this thing going first get the waiver and all, then I will be on the hunt. Thanks guys.

ripmax xcalibur

To properly get your waiver you will need more than one flight.

Paul S.

I will do as AMA requires. The waiver will be very easy for me as I have flown many high speed planes and the guys that will do my waiver already said it will be easy for me. I am in the AF as an aircraft mechanic and engine run certifier and worked on the engines. I have flown many model planes with zero prop thrust on flight controls.

The only thing that has help me back was the upfront cost. I wont go with cheap components either.

So by the book is the right way for me.

If you are into building kits I may have something for you. PM me your email so I can send you some pics.

Yes i build a lot of planes. some even just from plans. I will send you a PM

airraptor:

Not to prolong the discussion, but if you review the AMA Safety document 510A revised April 9, 2011, you will see that you are required to fly at least one flight on the buddy box to verify proficiency. Then when your instructor/sign off people say ok, you can fly your waiver flight. This then says you would have to fly at least two flights.

Paul S

Ok thanks Paul. I haven't looked at everything yet. once I get the airframe up to my standards I will get with my waiver guys and do everything required. No worries there.

Good luck and enjoy. Welcome to the world of turbine powered aircraft.

Paul S