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Forum: RC Jets
04-09-2024, 03:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,362
Posted By richbran

website?

My Chrome browser bluntly refuses to open banner_JET (http://www.jetpower.de) it is very unsafe to open it, anybody the same messages?
Forum: RC Jets
07-11-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

You will soon notice that a gyro is not...

You will soon notice that a gyro is not necessary, it is easy to fly without. Maybe with heavy turbulence it will dampen out for You. But it is absolutely docile.
Forum: RC Jets
09-15-2020, 01:56 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

Because the Xcal has 4 bolts that need to be...

Because the Xcal has 4 bolts that need to be loosened before one can insert the spar, and then re tightened plus the wing bolts, and all of that twice each flying day, I use an electric drill. But I...
08-30-2020, 05:23 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 43,864
Posted By richbran

The project is creeping on. Both wings are nearly...

The project is creeping on. Both wings are nearly complete, but still a lot to complete on the fuse, as is the purchase of the engine. Now definitely chosen as the Valach 250.

By never ending...
Forum: RC Jets
06-09-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

The F16 has tail mounted speed brakes, as has the...

The F16 has tail mounted speed brakes, as has the Fokker F28. As they are close or on the fuse's centreline, and are not influencing the wing's airflow, they produce hardly any pitch or other...
Forum: RC Jets
06-07-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

Tom The bigger the engine You choose, the more...

Tom
The bigger the engine You choose, the more residual Idle thrust You have to cope with. The speedbrake did not brake enough to my liking. So I added a mixer to get UP ailerons upon selecting full...
Forum: RC Jets
06-07-2020, 02:08 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

Even for my WREN 160 the normal tank is overkill....

Even for my WREN 160 the normal tank is overkill. Unless You are the type who likes to find out where is VNE (Never Exceed Speed) with continuous full power. I lost my Boomerang XL to this phenomenon...
Forum: RC Jets
05-17-2020, 05:59 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

Due to the change of gear my used original set is...

Due to the change of gear my used original set is available for any reasonable offer. It is still functional, althought the knee joint has some play in it, but the air cilinders, tires and brakes are...
Forum: RC Jets
02-10-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

And tighten with care, Don't over torque. I use...

And tighten with care, Don't over torque. I use an electric screw driver with the torque limiter set to 1.5. That suffices.
Forum: RC Jets
10-14-2019, 06:38 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

Given the info I also suspect a simple solution....

Given the info I also suspect a simple solution. The Software on the ECU has several test functions, like the one written above.
Also the pump can be tested, but again, do disconnect both fuel...
Forum: RC Jets
10-09-2019, 05:20 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

I hope Yr cockpit tubs will fit, I see the...

I hope Yr cockpit tubs will fit, I see the components on the radio tray sticking up quite high.
When I did a complete reinstall a few Years ago I moved all the "service" points to the engine bay....
Forum: RC Jets
10-08-2019, 05:49 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

Ron, The Lipo would be more than enough for the...

Ron, The Lipo would be more than enough for the engine, I have a 2S/30C/3600 on my JetCat P160 but that is with the original ECU, so maybe not a good comparison.
Make a test start when it gets a bit...
Forum: RC Jets
10-07-2019, 04:23 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

Ron I have a WREN (in another jet) and it exactly...

Ron I have a WREN (in another jet) and it exactly did the same, failed a few times during spinup after a prolonged time in idle. I hate that because I need to be sure it will spinup under any...
Forum: RC Jets
10-02-2019, 03:25 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

Ron, do You have the speed brake activated? It...

Ron, do You have the speed brake activated? It sure helps. Yes I also have some crow programmed in full flaps. Half flaps nothing, only full flaps they pop up about 5 mm. Nothing more as it will get...
Forum: RC Jets
09-25-2019, 01:38 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

Yes I looked at the nose gear a while ago indeed...

Yes I looked at the nose gear a while ago indeed with a set screw in mind, but I still have to figure it out.
I think the design is already too old for Anton (Skymaster) to put any time in a...
Forum: RC Jets
09-23-2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

The nose gear isn't Your problem, it is designed...

The nose gear isn't Your problem, it is designed wrong, the full unloaded position is much too far straight. I tried it also but one would probably have to figure out some kind of maximum extended...
Forum: RC Jets
09-22-2019, 09:27 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

Yes the cockpits are of poor quality and the...

Yes the cockpits are of poor quality and the pilots are too small "scale". possibly to keep the weight down. I had to modify the tubs quite a bit to fit it all inside.
The nose gear is extended too...
Forum: RC Jets
08-28-2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

Wow, that is a scary field, surrounded by...

Wow, that is a scary field, surrounded by trees!!!!
Forum: RC Jets
08-27-2019, 11:08 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

Dear ??? Yes I still fly my MB339, it is in...

Dear ???
Yes I still fly my MB339, it is in perfect shape, all is working very nice, and still looks very new.
It was once heavily modified a few years ago. A complete redo of the air systems and...
Forum: RC Jets
02-23-2019, 11:09 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

Good to see finally more pilots are "discovering"...

Good to see finally more pilots are "discovering" the +.It is a fine flyer. Many jet pilots are past their 50ties so a little help in visibility won't hurt, buy bigger models with clear paint schemes...
Forum: RC Jets
09-25-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 445
Views: 132,885
Posted By richbran

CG

Philip, the thread is not very active anymore as You can see. I still have it but fly it not very much because of several reasons. It is stowed right now for winter storage, and would take a lot of...
Forum: RC Jets
08-11-2018, 11:07 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

Jason. HK sells a cheepo but very sturdy wing...

Jason.
HK sells a cheepo but very sturdy wing carry bag (that sits both wings). https://hobbyking.com/nl_nl/hobbyking-wing-tote-bag-110-x-72-x-7cm.html
For the stab and booms and stab bag I made...
Forum: RC Jets
08-09-2018, 10:24 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

A stone tipped one, mostly they are in the...

A stone tipped one, mostly they are in the accompanying set. One You can use in the slot without touching the opposite side. Sometime they are a bit pointed but by holding the Dremel under an angle...
Forum: RC Jets
08-09-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

Sometimes the one hump near the UP position in...

Sometimes the one hump near the UP position in the "W" slot is just a tad too high or too steep. With a dremel You can round it off a bit. Go slowly bit by bit till it doesn't get stuck anymore....
Forum: RC Jets
08-09-2018, 12:17 AM
Replies: 678
Views: 173,148
Posted By richbran

Jason, most likely the tip Dave gave, will be the...

Jason, most likely the tip Dave gave, will be the reason for the lock up. I had this with more jets. You could check if the wheel can be rotated in retracted position. It can be corrected by making...
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