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Forum: RC Jets
12-31-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

With a PBS 230N the fastest I recorded was 209mph...

With a PBS 230N the fastest I recorded was 209mph and that was out of a dive. Max level flight was around 190mph. Normal passes were around 175mph.

The airframe is not meant to be “fast”.

K210...
Forum: RC Jets
11-25-2018, 08:09 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Strongly recommend that you apply wise throttle...

Strongly recommend that you apply wise throttle management. JS
Forum: RC Jets
09-26-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Mine was 50lbs dry ... 63 lbs wet (fuel only,...

Mine was 50lbs dry ... 63 lbs wet (fuel only, although I do have smoke system installed). If you have smoke fluid it would be more. I dion’t think there is any way to avoid LTMA1 with this jet. ...
Forum: RC Jets
09-13-2018, 02:21 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Photo credit to Perry McCormick for the great...

Photo credit to Perry McCormick for the great photo of my T-3 on a photo pass last...
Forum: RC Jets
07-26-2018, 07:09 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

I was going to box mine in to keep water out on...

I was going to box mine in to keep water out on those morning flights with some dew still on the ground ... didn’t end up happening but maybe will add it later. I like the idea and yours came out...
Forum: RC Jets
07-26-2018, 06:34 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

78 flights on mine with no NG door at all. No...

78 flights on mine with no NG door at all. No issues.

I have seen a case where the latch did not fully engage and the pilot did not notice it and it came off in flight.

After seeing that I am...
Forum: RC Jets
06-20-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

I have an EA Shockwave for my “go fast” jet. :) ...

I have an EA Shockwave for my “go fast” jet. :)
...
Forum: RC Jets
06-19-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Nice! Send pics and/or video! Have fun, wish I...

Nice! Send pics and/or video! Have fun, wish I could have made it.

BTW ... I used to work for a company that had a factory in Fostoria and stayed in Findlay quite often. Nice place!

JS
Forum: RC Jets
06-19-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

That fast?!? How about that SLOW!! LOL! Not...

That fast?!? How about that SLOW!! LOL!

Not to get into a debate but 190 mph seems right in line with what I’d expect. Eg, the Avanti XXL has a stated Vne of 175mph and a friend of mine found he...
Forum: RC Jets
06-19-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

I’m around 355 or so. I plan to shift it back...

I’m around 355 or so. I plan to shift it back maybe 5 more mm when I install some new battery mounts that a friend 3D printed fo me. I’m carrying a little up trim in level flight and it pitches...
Forum: RC Jets
06-19-2018, 08:09 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

75 flights on my T-3 now. No major issues...

75 flights on my T-3 now. No major issues encountered. One of the main struts will leak a little over time ... have to air it up at the start of each event I attend and its good through the week....
Forum: RC Jets
05-20-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Yes...but mainly on higher speed down lines, e.g....

Yes...but mainly on higher speed down lines, e.g. coming out the bottom of a loop, etc.

I have quite a number of flights on mine now with no issues.

JS
Forum: RC Jets
05-05-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Looks great! When’s the maiden?? JS

Looks great! When’s the maiden??
JS
Forum: RC Jets
04-16-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

I fly a Jeti DS-16 on my turbine jets ... JS

I fly a Jeti DS-16 on my turbine jets ... JS
Forum: RC Jets
04-16-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

CG is ~355mm. See pic below for Xicoy CG...

CG is ~355mm. See pic below for Xicoy CG settings.
Cortex Pro is -35 gain for flying and -60 for landing. (Rate mode only) Gyro setting will affect expo setting.
I am only using one rate for...
Forum: RC Jets
04-16-2018, 06:57 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Two for two! 15 flights on my T-3 at this...

Two for two! 15 flights on my T-3 at this weekend’s Carolina Jet Fest jet meet. Fully dialed in and flying great! Thanks to T-One Models and Pacific RC Jets for providing such a great airframe. PBS...
Forum: RC Jets
03-19-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Looking great, RCFlyGuy26! A couple of notes...

Looking great, RCFlyGuy26!

A couple of notes about the struts for later ...

- I'm running 140psi in my struts to get the proper stance full of fuel and compression/stroke. It sounds insanely...
Forum: RC Jets
03-07-2018, 10:41 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

See photos below. They were hand fabricated from...

See photos below. They were hand fabricated from a piece of plastic.

Last photo shows the strut cover trimmed to avoid clearance issues since I mainly fly from grass.

Hope this helps.

JS
Forum: RC Jets
02-18-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

I posted it on the FB page but for those not on...

I posted it on the FB page but for those not on FB ... I finally got a chance to check my CG today and I'm around 353 - 355mm by my calcs.

Weighs 50.83 lbs with PBS 230N turbine, smoke system,...
Forum: RC Jets
02-11-2018, 01:22 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Is the electric gear oleo's spring or air/oil? ...

Is the electric gear oleo's spring or air/oil?

Thanks, JS
Forum: RC Jets
01-20-2018, 05:45 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

I think Eric just has one type.. He can program...

I think Eric just has one type.. He can program it however you want. Mine is setup like a scale jet ... if you want that just tell him to do it like mine. Landing light turns on/off with gear. JS
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Forum: RC Jets
01-10-2018, 08:09 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Here's mine. I have some ceramic blanket on the...

Here's mine. I have some ceramic blanket on the bottom side where the fuse protrudes. Not sure if it needs it or not. JS
Forum: RC Jets
12-31-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

No crow used in the video. I have it programmed...

No crow used in the video. I have it programmed in but in the video it was calm winds and it slowed up very well even with no crow so I don't think it will be needed.

I'll measure my flap throw...
Forum: RC Jets
12-19-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Thanks! This was the first flight after...

Thanks! This was the first flight after modernizing the flaps to the current internal linkage design so it was a fairly mundane mission profile. I had one of the first production kits which came...
Forum: RC Jets
12-17-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 94,112
Posted By jsnipes

Got some flights today ... I continue to move the...

Got some flights today ... I continue to move the CG back. It's getting closer but still a little nose heavy. When I get it where I want it I'll post my numbers.

Slows down great for landing and...
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