Radio Control: Jets

RADIO CONTROL JETS JETS AT TOLEDO RC Expo Toledo Seagate Centre always includes strong jet model participation years Expo held April 12-14 no exception Almost current jet manufacturer present displays gave visitors opportunity shop investigate newest products technologies talk supplier sources counted dozen jet-aircraft manufacturers displays Most equipment accessory suppliers provided elaborate layouts well Some largest busiest booths radio suppliers technology race jet modelers can really benefit capabilities latest computerized radios staggering interesting highlights Expo static model competition includes boats cars aircraft Its always little frustrating see magnificent models realize modelers can reach level beyond own grasp motivates try harder Jets competed two categories Scale Jet Sport Jet Both categories well represented Kent Landefeld Oklahoma won Sport Jet category UltraViper showed level artistry finish us can dream about Nick Diagarriros Starfire II C placed second Scale jets included variety magnificent models including T-33 P-80 F-18 262 Boeing 747 giant Boeing 747 Lufthansa flag colors powered twin turbines factory entry Sophia Precision Corporation division Sangyo turbine supplier Scale winner very special P SO finished Minute Men paint scheme guessed entered Terry Nitsch Second place won Jim Hillers T-33 Both Terry Jims airplanes natural metal finishes both very realistic must have taken lot work results definitely worth Turbines Too Turbines present greater numbers 96 Expo five different manufacturers displayed engines Several conducted running demonstrations outdoor courtyards adjacent show area noticeable absence SWB Turbines company recently announced withdrawal model aircraft turbines least time being Reasons included liability risks logistical constraints maintaining commitments government programs indicated decision necessary perhaps permanent might return modeling later engine manufacturers represented show AMT Tom Cook Jet Model Products announced AMT now US distributor AMT turbine Netherlands engine accessories display engine very compact its design has thrust 10 kilos 22 pounds onboard computer equipment appear very sophisticated Fuel bladders displayed although alternate fuel tanks may also offered Golden West manufacturer US distributor Schreckling-derived Model FD3167 turbine mentioned column June 1996 Incidentally engine loan AMA test evaluation display Jet Pilots Organization booth August1996 105 Terry Nitschs Minute Men P-80 took first place Scale Jet category 1996 Toledo RC Expo Oklahomas Kent Landefeld won Sport Jet Toledo UltraViper Nick Diagarriros Starfire ii C took second Golden West FD3167 turbine mounted AMA test stand engine displayed Jet Pilots Organization booth Toledo five minutes can upgrade stan dard Futaba Airtronics servos ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * Why pay $3995 $2995 -1Fits FUTABA S28/S 128 S38/S 138 S48/S148 Servos set 4$2595 0-2As above set 1$695 0-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 IBC4As above set 1$695 BBC-5 Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCD APOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-51 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 Shipping Handling orders tl4 692-1393 Info Only california Residents Add 775% Sales Tax 800 845-8978 Orders Only vISA MASTERCARD Accepted Typhoon 22 Special Order Pre-built Parts Honeycomb Top Bottom Turtle Deck$325 Built-up Glassed wing Panels$395 complete Honeycomb Fuselage & Fin$595 Foam cores wing Tail$95 rlans -909 sq version 2 Sheets $1595 Plans 1000 sq version 2 Sheets $1595 Plans-1l4OSq ln22version 2Shts $1995 Fiberglass cowl 909 & 1000 $2195 Fiberglass cowl 22 version $2195 clear canopy versions $1495 wing Tube & Socket 7/8 x 24 $1195 wing Tube & Socket 7/8 x30 22 $119S Plug-In Wing Adluster Kit 4-Pack $1295 Plug-In Adlustable Stab Kit $995 R3713 Pompano Drive Pensacola FL 32514 Phone 904 494-0203 RIC Products Inc /MasterCard Welcomed $450 per item S&H esidents add 6% Tax HIGHEST UALITV TOP PERFORMANCE COMPETITIVE PRICES ALL ENGINES INCLUDE Sacha Dolmar cylinder Crankshaft Aasemblies OH Electronics heavy duty Ignition aystem Bosch plug cover year limited warranty parts labor Tapped smoke Walbro carburetor ran end ready fly OPTIONAL EQuIPMENT Single bolt prop adapter Tilloston in-l 46 HOURSS & H $1200 Spm-lOpm Mon -FriPrloea aubject lO*n-4pmto change noitoe 11 ILL RvLNtk EXSIOR SPGS. MD 84024 QUALITY BUILT GIANT SCALE ENGINES 8181830-5140 ENGINES SSORIES ICEFAX 818 8373890 engine produces 75 pounds thrust using kerosene/gasoline fuel mixture has very sophisticated control safety-monitoring system JPX-Bob Violett Models BVM BVM well-known distributor JPX turbine well extensive line jet models fans engines accessories large display booth just-released JPX Model 260 engine shown engine update result field experience factory technical refinements engine now has improved thrust result major redesign redesign now eliminates automotive rotor components favor factoryengineered produced parts BVM also introduced area-ruled closed-flowpath duct system JPX engine very compact wellengineered beautifully finished includes very lightweight doubleannular tailpipe fabricated stainless steel duct systems should already available turbine-powered versions BVMs T-33 P-80 either new turbine kits engineconversion kit form BVM also offers turbine groundsupport equipment including flightbox built-in air-blower system temperature monitoring system scuba air tank systems including regulators fire extinguishers propane bottles bottom safety feed Sangyo This engine currently production Japan offered over-the-counter sale Expo Previously considered US marketing Airtronics Sangyo now planning direct distribution engine very similar JPX model except conversion kerosene liquid fuels fuel system currently uses nitrogen cylinder pressurize fuel tank Future versions reported incorporate variable-speed fuel pump During demonstration runs thrust up 15 pounds displayed Turbomin This companys engine first seen US Jets Over DeLand tn January distributor group led Reinol Gonzalez Alberto Araujo Miami Florida has since conducted flight tests equipment development conjunction manufacturer Turbomin AB Sweden factory engine manager Erik Prisell also attended Expo demonstrate engine answer questions engine designed 20pound-thrust class has unique reverse-flow flowpath system significant end result very low outer-casing temperature everything except tailpipe engine started ran very well new fuel TUiUd LiiiUd MV-I TYPHOON 49 NEW size style 106 Model Aviation computer control system Jet Hangar Hobbies JHH engine distributor have working closely Golden West using turbines JHH displayed Cougar FD3/67 turbine installed videotape aircraft looked outstanding reported speeds 140-150 mph range aircraft engine appear very well-matched Other Aircraft Model Manufacturers Several additional kit manufacturers confided have turbine-powered kits development ready announced Toledo Expo informative lot fun great success Congratulations once again Weak Signals Club Hawks Jet Field following letter submitted fellow Cincinnatian Joe Amato am writing after reading last article Jets column Model Aviation must admit upon reading article initially little upset especially since part Cincinnati Jet Fly last three years However after reading again realized fact describing ideal jet 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