From Prop To Jets
 

Hey Guys just wondering how you all progressed up to jets. Im currently doing basic aerobatics with a low wing Intermediate trainer. What would be my ideal next plane to give me the experience to feel confident with a jet trainer.I will be looking at starting out in turbines rather than D/F.Currently bulding a P-50 Mustang to get the feel of a scale model.

RE: From Prop To Jets
 

Hi,
You can either get a fast prop plane, something like a magnum, or great planes patriot, both of these will give you experience with the speed.
Lots of Ducted Fan models around, as for the UK, try Thorjet.
http://www.thorjet.co.uk

RE: From Prop To Jets
 

not all jets fly fast my boomerange is just like a big trainner just need to get use to the trottle delay.i have let lots of people fly my boomerange around that have never flown a jet befor .when you can say that you are happy to fly any plane you see at the flying field .then you are ready for a jet .thats my thought .if you are ever over north wales give us a email you can have a go on a buddy lead

RE: From Prop To Jets
 

I am always surprised that people think that flying a fast but simple and lightly (wing) loaded model is the key to getting ready for Turbines. IMHO it isn't - having adequate experience with a complex (flaps/spoilers/retracts), heavy, high wing loading model is much more appropriate - such as a scale warbird.

There are lots of trainer turbines that fly like Ugly Stiks once in the air but they all need flaps or similiar drag-inducing devices to land, and most have retractable landing gear. So even if you want to begin with one of the easier-flying designs you should still have some experience with a complex model to learn the correct approach/landing procedures and develop the appropriate skills first.

Just my $.02.

Barry

RE: From Prop To Jets
 

All I said was that it will get you ready in the aspect of SPEED.
I didn't say, after a magnum you can go straight to a turbine.

RE: From Prop To Jets
 

Hey Volkan is the magnum you mentioned made by Weston UK?

RE: From Prop To Jets
 

Ye, the weston Uk magnum.
Dave03B is selling his if you are intrested.

RE: From Prop To Jets
 

No offense meant, Volkan - my response was not targeted at you personally. ;)

I have (recent) personal experience with two new turbine prospects who have been mislead into thinking they would be qualified to fly a turbine jet as long as they could fly a simple sport model at high speed.

IMHO the top speed of most jets becomes very routine after just a couple flights. It's the slow speed regime that trips up most turbine newbie pilots (myself included - a painfull lesson I will never forget)!

barry

RE: From Prop To Jets
 

non taken:).
just clearing my name!

RE: From Prop To Jets
 

I have been flying RC for about 15 years and can fly almost any type plane. I recently designed, built and have flown a MW54 powered turbine. The plane has fixed gear and to be honest is not as fast an Ugly Stik. There are two things that make a jet different. There is no prop blast over the tail surfaces on take off and the throttle lag. The throttle lag is probably the hardest to get used to. I think some of the newer radios allow you to program this in. That would really help you with the sensation of flying a turbine.

Hal