RADIO CONTROL JETS THIS ISSUE OF MODEL AVIATION dedicated beginners phase flying hobby interested ducted fans Ill refer RC Jets column October 1994 issue MA AMA Jet Meet Several people have asked about best way get turbines initial response has usually recommend shopping big static shows such Weak Signals RIC Expo Toledo After compare turbines talk suppliers will have some idea what want start Now better answer suggest attending AMA Jet Meet International Aeromodeling Center Muncie June 7-9 turbine suppliers major jet-model suppliers will answer questions display products demonstrate flight meet will also provide three-day weekend fun-filled informal flying jet fliersducted fan turbine See RC Jets column April 1996 Model Aviation information way Telstar SKS video production companies will taping weekend Telstar will presenting event national television Golden West FD3/67LS Turbine latest production turbine hit scene DeLand Florida year new version Schreckling turbine Both manufacturing distribution USA provided Golden West Models under license Schneider-Sanchez Austria engine delivered fully assembled balanced factory test report engine included delivery date Golden West has delivered 20 engines Schneider-Sanchez process delivering first 32 US orders Earlier European engines advertised having 67 pounds thrust Golden West design updates have shown improved thrust Current runs have produced 75 pounds thrust 85000 rpmthe current operating limit engine unique several ways First made high-strength aerospace alloys very light turbine weighs 28 ounces accessories add 16 ounces flying weight include onboard computer control fuel pump 1400-mAb battery plumbing Another unique feature turbine its sophisticated electronic-control safety-monitoring system provides fault shutdown safety parameters including speed temperature records monitored safety data last four minutes operation data can downloaded personal computer optional harness turbines fuel system burns 85% kerosene Jet 15% white gasoline Coleman fuel started propane small external tank switched kerosene propane disconnected prior high-speed operation Much starting hassle eliminated autocontrol sequencing onboard computer Readouts June1996 117 test stand JPX turbine donated AMA Jeff Seymour Get some engine-running experience turbine before its model Golden West FD3/67LS turbine shown its fuel pump battery computer oil tank 75 pounds thrust 85000 rpm Hand-held meter monitors starting sequence Low-speed lightoft requires hair dryer scuba bottle next-sequence-initiate light diodes located hand-held meter disconnected before flight Flight operation also computer controlled directed throttles receiver channel directs throttle modulating fuel flow pressure variable pump control does require separate throttle servo Another advantage engine simple installation Engine mounts provided optional extractor tailpipe available Golden West Inlet air dumped fuselage used plenum engine intake allows simple-and-easy installation minimum ducting scuba bottle required starting Due turbines light rotor low-drag seals axial turbine very low-speed lightoff hair dryer blowing inlet required Golden West offers hair dryer designs approach keep keep things simple let computer work limited thrust requires careful aircraft selection attention its weight during construction also has keep mind 50 ounces fuel required liftoff will weigh approximately 26 pounds An aircraft gross weight up approximately 15 pounds should acceptable Initial flying examples utilized standard 50-ounce RC fuel tank After unfortunate accident DeLand 96 future installations will incorporate multiple graphite-reinforced tanks AMAs Turbine Committee recently received turbines evaluation plan install CS Models Terminator weight goal 85 pounds dry 11 pounds gross takeoff hope explore full performance potential engine Whats Next After Buying Turbine Hopefully selected turbine also selected first aircraft application youre building model get some enginerunning experience Build yourself simple test stand can simple mounting board pick ground crew get enough runs comfortable turbine operation Undoubtedly will have picked up some experience manufacturers ground school bought engine Test-running gives opportunity gain some confidence evaluate fuel oil consumption flight duration Note variation consumption throttle settings ambient temperature Practice fueling starting procedures Good luck 1996 Summer Thunder April column described ideal jet Field Hebron Ohio previous years site jet nationals year informal Summer Thunder jet meet will held July 27-28 will feature fun flying no competition trophies Door prizes will given out Speed traps will available information readings Additional entertainment will available Saturday hot rod custom car cruise-in will held parking area Night Fire will held nearby NHRA drag strip Saturday night will feature gas-turbine-powered drag racing will blast magnificent proportions didnt really think would get too far away turbines did entry fee jet meet $15 day $20 weekend Special admission prices drag race being negotiated RC Bloopers Video fortunate have SKS Telstar sources quality videotapes jet events new tape just released SKS particularly delightful am crashes negative aspects hobby did find SKS new RC Bloopers tape entertaining thoughtprovoking Although spares no including yours truly shows vulnerability sensitivity footage up-close provides great detail includes ducted fans turbines Scale Masters competition Modei Aviation Guii siai winner Hot scale jii 6nter UULiI1 Lrn Easy tu see easy land u1mer iVCflLK 1nJ says cant sport fly jet Speed recoro noiaer 240 mph SPEND SIX BUCKS SAVE BUNDLE Thinking jets2 Think about modelers choosing BVM jets start because theyre far away best engineered complete highest performing Just attend jet fly see yourself So often after modelers built flown BVM jet tell us gosh wish Id bought BVM jet first Buy cheap buy twice never rang truer youre interested turbines youve come right place leading way JPX turbine sales turbine kit production Order catalog choose right jet first project VM Bob Violett Models Inc 170 SR 419 Winter Springs FL 32708 PH 407-327-6333 FAX 407-327-5020
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 117, 118
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/06
Page Numbers: 117, 118
RADIO CONTROL JETS THIS ISSUE OF MODEL AVIATION dedicated beginners phase flying hobby interested ducted fans Ill refer RC Jets column October 1994 issue MA AMA Jet Meet Several people have asked about best way get turbines initial response has usually recommend shopping big static shows such Weak Signals RIC Expo Toledo After compare turbines talk suppliers will have some idea what want start Now better answer suggest attending AMA Jet Meet International Aeromodeling Center Muncie June 7-9 turbine suppliers major jet-model suppliers will answer questions display products demonstrate flight meet will also provide three-day weekend fun-filled informal flying jet fliersducted fan turbine See RC Jets column April 1996 Model Aviation information way Telstar SKS video production companies will taping weekend Telstar will presenting event national television Golden West FD3/67LS Turbine latest production turbine hit scene DeLand Florida year new version Schreckling turbine Both manufacturing distribution USA provided Golden West Models under license Schneider-Sanchez Austria engine delivered fully assembled balanced factory test report engine included delivery date Golden West has delivered 20 engines Schneider-Sanchez process delivering first 32 US orders Earlier European engines advertised having 67 pounds thrust Golden West design updates have shown improved thrust Current runs have produced 75 pounds thrust 85000 rpmthe current operating limit engine unique several ways First made high-strength aerospace alloys very light turbine weighs 28 ounces accessories add 16 ounces flying weight include onboard computer control fuel pump 1400-mAb battery plumbing Another unique feature turbine its sophisticated electronic-control safety-monitoring system provides fault shutdown safety parameters including speed temperature records monitored safety data last four minutes operation data can downloaded personal computer optional harness turbines fuel system burns 85% kerosene Jet 15% white gasoline Coleman fuel started propane small external tank switched kerosene propane disconnected prior high-speed operation Much starting hassle eliminated autocontrol sequencing onboard computer Readouts June1996 117 test stand JPX turbine donated AMA Jeff Seymour Get some engine-running experience turbine before its model Golden West FD3/67LS turbine shown its fuel pump battery computer oil tank 75 pounds thrust 85000 rpm Hand-held meter monitors starting sequence Low-speed lightoft requires hair dryer scuba bottle next-sequence-initiate light diodes located hand-held meter disconnected before flight Flight operation also computer controlled directed throttles receiver channel directs throttle modulating fuel flow pressure variable pump control does require separate throttle servo Another advantage engine simple installation Engine mounts provided optional extractor tailpipe available Golden West Inlet air dumped fuselage used plenum engine intake allows simple-and-easy installation minimum ducting scuba bottle required starting Due turbines light rotor low-drag seals axial turbine very low-speed lightoff hair dryer blowing inlet required Golden West offers hair dryer designs approach keep keep things simple let computer work limited thrust requires careful aircraft selection attention its weight during construction also has keep mind 50 ounces fuel required liftoff will weigh approximately 26 pounds An aircraft gross weight up approximately 15 pounds should acceptable Initial flying examples utilized standard 50-ounce RC fuel tank After unfortunate accident DeLand 96 future installations will incorporate multiple graphite-reinforced tanks AMAs Turbine Committee recently received turbines evaluation plan install CS Models Terminator weight goal 85 pounds dry 11 pounds gross takeoff hope explore full performance potential engine Whats Next After Buying Turbine Hopefully selected turbine also selected first aircraft application youre building model get some enginerunning experience Build yourself simple test stand can simple mounting board pick ground crew get enough runs comfortable turbine operation Undoubtedly will have picked up some experience manufacturers ground school bought engine Test-running gives opportunity gain some confidence evaluate fuel oil consumption flight duration Note variation consumption throttle settings ambient temperature Practice fueling starting procedures Good luck 1996 Summer Thunder April column described ideal jet Field Hebron Ohio previous years site jet nationals year informal Summer Thunder jet meet will held July 27-28 will feature fun flying no competition trophies Door prizes will given out Speed traps will available information readings Additional entertainment will available Saturday hot rod custom car cruise-in will held parking area Night Fire will held nearby NHRA drag strip Saturday night will feature gas-turbine-powered drag racing will blast magnificent proportions didnt really think would get too far away turbines did entry fee jet meet $15 day $20 weekend Special admission prices drag race being negotiated RC Bloopers Video fortunate have SKS Telstar sources quality videotapes jet events new tape just released SKS particularly delightful am crashes negative aspects hobby did find SKS new RC Bloopers tape entertaining thoughtprovoking Although spares no including yours truly shows vulnerability sensitivity footage up-close provides great detail includes ducted fans turbines Scale Masters competition Modei Aviation Guii siai winner Hot scale jii 6nter UULiI1 Lrn Easy tu see easy land u1mer iVCflLK 1nJ says cant sport fly jet Speed recoro noiaer 240 mph SPEND SIX BUCKS SAVE BUNDLE Thinking jets2 Think about modelers choosing BVM jets start because theyre far away best engineered complete highest performing Just attend jet fly see yourself So often after modelers built flown BVM jet tell us gosh wish Id bought BVM jet first Buy cheap buy twice never rang truer youre interested turbines youve come right place leading way JPX turbine sales turbine kit production Order catalog choose right jet first project VM Bob Violett Models Inc 170 SR 419 Winter Springs FL 32708 PH 407-327-6333 FAX 407-327-5020
