Winter hack jet.
 

I am looking for an inexpensive winter hack jet, something simple without retracts, or brakes (not required in Europe) to fly off a rough grass field, I have looked at the Mick Reeves Super Reaper and at the moment that seems to be favorite, I don't want another pod and boom model :D

Suggestions welcome.

Mike

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

Look at Nick Ziroli's "Turbinator". It has the look of a 50's style jet. You can get the short kit pretty cheap. It comes in two sizes. I am building the 44 size which I think would be ideal for the 54 size turbines. It is set up for retracts but you don't have to install them.

Hal

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

Mike Andy Sale was selling a reaction kit (the original ply and balsa version) for little money on the JMA site

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

Hal

Thanks for the suggestion, unfortuanatly I forgott to mention I have a JetCat P80 to put into whatever I end up with, so I am restricted on size to something suitable.

Mike

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

Sold according to the site, but thanks anyway.

Mike

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

Does anyone in the Uk have details of the BD5 I belive owned by Bob Johnson? which has a small whell projecting below the body to land and take off from, its that sort of inovation I am looking for.

Mike

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

Mike

The full size Turbinator would be perfect for a P-80. It has a 72" wing span and a weight of 20-22 lbs.

I have seen short kits for it sell for around $120.

Hal

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

the turbinator would be a great choise

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

Mike

In case you didn't know, Belair Kits do the Turbinator partial kit here in the UK for £185

http://www.belairkits.com/SubCategoryListing.asp?Id=39

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

ive seen them on rcu for 119 dont know what shipping would be across pond

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

mike i have one off them bd5j i dont want to sell mine but if you pm i will put you in touch with the guy that has the moulds its not bob johnson that flys one its dave johnson hope this helps regards jonathan

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

The Turbinator still has retracts, or long legs which will not last long on my winter patch, the BD5J would be perfect, Jonathang I have PM'd you.

Mike

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

What about Ali's "Mach 1" ?
Can use same struts and gear from the Boomerangs, which works great off our rough grass.

RE: Winter hack jet.
 

Ali's Mach 1 is not out yet and it does not take a P80, but a good thought as Ali has promised me No one in the British scheme. LOL

Mike