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Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 367
Posted By acw

I have many Xicoys but that's not what I had in...

I have many Xicoys but that's not what I had in the Ares...

So you guys flying 3d, what specific engines are you successfully using? Success being defined as 10+ hours of runtime flying 3d...
Forum: RC Jets
04-24-2024, 05:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 367
Posted By acw

Great information on this thread. Thanks all! ...

Great information on this thread. Thanks all!

But then the key question becomes: how do people with 3d planes mitigating the very real risk of destroying their engines? Is there maneuvers that...
Forum: RC Jets
04-23-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 367
Posted By acw

Maximum acceleration (Gs) that our miniature turbines can handle

About 2 weeks ago, I had a flame out with my Ares L. The engine made some unusual noises and then silence. I almost made it back to the runway but slightly damaged the front gear mount after landing...
Forum: RC Jets
04-20-2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By acw

No more vspeak for me. Just posted a thread to...

No more vspeak for me. Just posted a thread to share the small lua app I developed to compute fuel usage based on fuel pump voltage. You can get it here...
Forum: RC Jets
04-20-2024, 08:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 168
Posted By acw

Jeti App to report fuel consumption with stock Swiwin telemetry

Swiwin turbines are fantastic but unfortunately, the stock telemetry doesn't include a feature to report fuel level. Because of this missing feature, I have developed a small Jeti Lua app to compute...
Forum: RC Jets
04-14-2024, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By acw

Hey Flaz. Here is what worked for me to make the...

Hey Flaz. Here is what worked for me to make the Swiwin telemetry work with Jeti.

- connected my centralbox throttle servo the the PPM port
- connected my first RX (an R12) Ext port to the...
Forum: RC Jets
04-11-2024, 03:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By acw

Thanks David. I did watch this video several...

Thanks David. I did watch this video several times and it definitely has lots of useful information. But that did not work for me unfortunately.
Forum: RC Jets
04-10-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By acw

Thanks Volker. Hopefully this helps other people....

Thanks Volker. Hopefully this helps other people. On my side I have decided to use the regular swiwin telemetry and time permit develop a lua app to approximate fuel consumption based on pump voltage.
Forum: RC Jets
04-06-2024, 08:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By acw

Swiwin + Jeti + V-speak = losing my mind

All right I give up. This setup simply doesn't work me and I'm going to fly my new jet without telemetry. Honestly I don't understand why this is so hard.

Hardware: Jeti 24, CentralBox 210, Rex12,...
Forum: RC Jets
04-02-2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 643
Posted By acw

Hello Jannica. This is a very common...

Hello Jannica.

This is a very common problem. You can totally connect them in series. The only issue with that approach is that the tank closest to the turbine (1st tank) might be under slightly...
Forum: RC Jets
03-28-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,696
Posted By acw

Take a look at the red cap inside. If it is like...

Take a look at the red cap inside. If it is like mine, you will see the top phillips screw going through the plastic without anything to make it air tight. This is an air leak waiting to happen.
Forum: RC Jets
03-28-2024, 04:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,696
Posted By acw

Nice work! Thanks for starting this thread. I...

Nice work! Thanks for starting this thread. I have always been curious about these kits and their quality. One thing I noticed is that you are using a fuel cap that I think has been intended for a...
Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,644
Posted By acw

On my plane, the distance between the bottom of...

On my plane, the distance between the bottom of the fuselage in front of the front landing gear and the plane at the bottom of the wheel is 155mm

If that's not the problem, I would actually...
Forum: RC Jets
03-06-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,910
Posted By acw

There are many sources for wires. For example, I...

There are many sources for wires. For example, I like this one:...
Forum: RC Jets
03-03-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Posted By acw

Is it hard on the retracts? It depends on what...

Is it hard on the retracts? It depends on what controller you are using. If you are using the stock "orange" JP controller, you will definitely burn the rectract actuator or the controller or both...
Forum: RC Jets
02-26-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 885
Posted By acw

IMO velcro isn't a good option because fuel...

IMO velcro isn't a good option because fuel soaking can make it loose. Also cold weather often makes the velcro glue super weak.

The best way is to design, glue and cut some tabs or half formers...
Forum: RC Jets
02-25-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,910
Posted By acw

There you go: ...

There you go:
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/rectangular-connectors/rectangular-connector-housings/319?s=N4IgjCBcoLQdIDGUBmBDANgZwKYBoQB7KAbXAHYQBdAXwJgBYpRlJ1t8jSQGBWMAEzUaIoA
Forum: RC Jets
02-25-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,910
Posted By acw

Buying wing connectors in bulk

If you are like me, you usually build your jets with a single connector for the servos, retract and brakes. Various hobby sources are selling these connectors under various brand names and for like...
Forum: RC Jets
02-20-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,644
Posted By acw

Take a not of which bank you are using, green or...

Take a not of which bank you are using, green or yellow. Then make sure the gyro is setup in "normal" (non heading) mode for all channels in that mode. Otherwise, I think I'm still using default...
Forum: RC Jets
02-11-2024, 08:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By acw

Great idea, Will try it next time. Thanks Frank.

Great idea, Will try it next time. Thanks Frank.
Forum: RC Jets
02-11-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 500
Posted By acw

Perfectly aligning the turbine relative to the pipe.

I have been building many jets over the years and one part which is always time consuming for me is to perfectly align the turbine relative to the pipe.
I'm not talking about measuring the distance...
Forum: RC Jets
01-25-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 371
Posted By acw

You need a sequencer and then some 2 way valves...

You need a sequencer and then some 2 way valves for 2 way motion like gears / doors. I installed this system on one of my planes and I'm very happy with it. The setup was straightforward but you'll...
Forum: RC Jets
01-16-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 269,644
Posted By acw

15mm at the root is too small. 15mm at the tip is...

15mm at the root is too small. 15mm at the tip is too much. I ended up with using something in between.
Forum: RC Jets
01-14-2024, 06:12 AM
Replies: 784
Views: 164,883
Posted By acw

The weight difference between kevlar and stock is...

The weight difference between kevlar and stock is negligible compared to weight of fuel. The simplicity of a single tank will give you a more reliable setup.
This said, you won't land with zero fuel...
Forum: RC Jets
12-19-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 784
Views: 164,883
Posted By acw

I'm using the CMJet tank. I believe it is 3L. I...

I'm using the CMJet tank. I believe it is 3L. I like the simplicity of no tank in the wing. My UF is really fast with a 130 and I fly at 3000' MSL. A 160 would probably be too much for the pipe and...
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