JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet
 

Has anyone Built and flown this model ? I'm thinking of buying it but would like some info first. I'm almost ready to maiden my Skyburner 60 scratch built form M.A.N plans. The JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet may be my next jet project.

RE: JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet
 

Hallo Raven;
MAN (Model Airplane News magazine) did a bench and fly review on the JD F-18 in October 1996. They may still have a back copy available.
I build my ducted fan models from plans also, but from Trablet or RCM plans list.
Balsa always is lighter (and cheaper) than 'glass & foam.

RE: JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet
 

FWIW,
I had some video of the JDE F-18 in flight....I think it had a Webra .82 motor with a Dynamax fan, I will tell you that it looked FAST, and had one incredible roll rate! The landing approach looked fast too, it came in hot.


Regards,
Joey.

RE: JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet
 

Thanks for the info guys. I'll check M.A.N.'s website and see about that back issue. I checked traplet and all I could find there was an f-18 prop jet.

I'd love to see that video Joey. You wouldn’t happen to remember where you downloaded it at would ya? I don't mind the speed, roll rate, or the hot landing. I'm used to flying birds with those characteristics anyway. I'm more concerned as to weather it tucks or rolls out of a turn. I like flying airplanes that fly like they are on rails and groove real tight. I hate flying plans that tuck or roll out. A plane with those tendencies doesn’t stay in my hanger for long

RE: JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet
 

Sorry Raven,
The video was on VHS...I will dig around, If I can find it I will send it to you;)
However, I can say, it looked like a blast to fly!

Joey.

RE: JD Enterprises F-18 Hornet
 

joey

can you post a small video of the jd f-18 ?
im also in that plane .i have a turbax 111 os .65 set up and im looking for light weight
planes like this one ( 10 pounds ? )

alfred