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Joe McBride 07-25-2003 04:43 AM

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High Alpha....

Threw the P160 on the 'ol TV hotspot and OH MY GOOOOOD!

The throttle response is damn close to a 2 stroke glow and the T/W on the hotspot makes for lotsa fun. Never got her over 170mph but had some fun with the RAW power:

Hard to control all that power in the departed flight, but it'll be fun trying.

Check out the video:
http://www.joemcbride.com/rc/vids/jet/P160%203D.wmv

mr_matt 07-25-2003 04:48 AM

COOL!
 
I tried a couple of takeoffs like that in the Rookie (P-160) with vectoring, high pucker factor but you are a very manly man, so I am sure no brown stains for you!

Glad you like the motor!

Kelly W 07-25-2003 04:55 AM

Holy cow!
 
That takeoff was nuts! I've seen Goldberg Piper Cubs that needed more ground roll. :D

Can you show us pictures of the thrust vectoring system, or is this simply a plate being rotated behind the exhaust cone to direct the flow up or down?

Thx,
Kelly

Joe McBride 07-25-2003 05:18 AM

3D
 
Matt,

Yeah, I got smart and just wear brown shorts to start with. How do ya think that motor will fly the 104?

Kelly,

Check out the link below for the first round and the answer to your ?

http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...3D+and+hotspot]

lov2flyrc 07-25-2003 12:48 PM

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Swweeeeeet!! That has got to be the shortest takeoff roll I have ever seen (with a jet)!!!!

Is the CG at the recommended location or have you pushed it forward?
Todd

Joe McBride 07-25-2003 11:09 PM

Balance
 
Yes, I learned that the hard way! I have the cg around 5" measured down the leading edge of the wing from the root.

The nose will always drop on its own to regain flight after departed.

SJN 07-25-2003 11:27 PM

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Totaly unreal :-)

SJ.

Dustflyer 07-26-2003 01:55 AM

Video
 
Wow, that is some video. I guess 3D jets are next. Amazing stuff.

tamjets 07-26-2003 02:07 AM

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Nice short take off Joe. I bet your knee was shaking when you doing. Anyways, last weeken was nice. I wish it wasn't that hot. You and Col Tomb did a great formation flight.
Hope to see you and the rest of southern Ca gangs soon.
Tam

Bob_Wilcox 07-26-2003 03:05 AM

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DUDE-----

I am getting a P200 next week. I think you need more power!

What happened to the camera man at take off. EXIT, STAGE LEFT!

tamjets 07-26-2003 06:11 AM

Thrust Vector Hotspot upgrade
 

Originally posted by Bob_Wilcox
DUDE-----

I am getting a P200 next week. I think you need more power!

What happened to the camera man at take off. EXIT, STAGE LEFT!





Bob,
My son can use that engine for his troller. :D


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