Maverick Turbine Conversion
 

Hello,
Does anyone have the Maverick turbine conversion information that was circulating around about 2-3 years ago? I have a NIB Maverick complete that I had forgotten about and would like to convert to either a MW-54 or Jetcat P-60 powered bird. I purchase the turbine inlet modifications from Gary Mueller about 2 1/2 years ago but I need to see how to do the conversion from A-Z to include sources for the fuel tanks and SS pipe. I have been out of the jet arena for several months due to a busy Army schedule, but I plan on retiring this summer with 26 years of active service and would like to build/fly until I grow up and get another job. Thanks for any and all help and hope to see you guys at the jet meets!!!

Ken H

RE: Maverick Turbine Conversion
 

Hey Ken -

Try this link.

http://www.floridajetflyers.com/mavcon.htm

KB

RE: Maverick Turbine Conversion
 

Thanks Kbob...looks like what I need.

Ken H

RE: Maverick Turbine Conversion
 

Hi Ken, I had one that was converted to SJ1200 and it flea pretty good on 12#.

A friend of mine has it and he is redoing it all over for a full bypass RAM 500.

I wish I could tell you more, other than it looks like a pretty simple duty.

RE: Maverick Turbine Conversion
 

gents, i have done a conversion for a client, and extensive rebuild as the plane was crashed badly! pictures later!
now i need some help, are there any 3 views available ? so i can study paint scheme?
thanks for help!

RE: Maverick Turbine Conversion
 

I had started a major rebuild of my Maverick that crashed a few years ago when I found a good deal on an Artes Bee, so I decided to turbinize it. The Bee arrived today, so I'm fired up to get back to work on it.

I would be interested in seeing pictures of Maverick turbine installations, particularly ones without a bypass.

This has probably not been done before but after looking things over carefully I am thinking it might be slick to mount the turbine in the back, similar to the new Skymaster Gripen and F-16. This would free up space for fuel tanks and get the heat source away from servos and control rods. Additionally it would be lighter and a lot cheaper, without a tailpipe, bypass or custom fuel tanks. I'd appreciate any comments from knowledgeable individuals on this idea.

Joe

RE: Maverick Turbine Conversion
 

Ken,

I have a friend that just purchased a new almost ready to fly Maverick. It needs bat and balance. What does the book give for the balance point.

Thanks,
Kevin Thoele

RE: Maverick Turbine Conversion
 

The CG should be right on the front wing spar.

Joe

RE: Maverick Turbine Conversion
 

c/g 5 1/2 inch from LE at root..........empty / gear down
elev 3/4 up 5/8 dn ( need every bit of it!)
ail 5/8 up 1/2 dn.
rudder 1 1/8

RE: Maverick Turbine Conversion
 

Thanks for the info.

Kevin