ben goodfellow 1 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 ok . i really fancy a go at jets , got plenty experience in flying (normal) ..what do i start with?. i m not keen the twin boomerang type things .,and am not going to jump straight in . it will prob b a little while till i get one but i like to arm myself up so as to try and not buy wrong.....fly low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brfc7 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 1st thing required Ben is very deep pockets. I don't know a lot about turbines but I do know that it will cost you a little more than your crack yak mini Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben goodfellow 1 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 once you get the call . you have to try.. thats why we work.... right???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brfc7 Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Too true my friend. My wife didn't take a second glance at me putting together the mini yak yesterday but I'm sure she would question a great big turbine model and motor ha baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben goodfellow 1 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Share Posted March 22, 2015 once i have my workshop. she wont know whats going into it via the side door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 For jets you might want to try this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Depending on what size jet you require, a relatively cheap and easy way in is to buy a PNP EDF jet complete with turbine conversion kit. See **HERE** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Moyler Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 If you are interested in jets have alook at the Paul Heckles website, he runs jet experience days. I have been to the Paul Heckles Training School for fixed wing training and cna recommend it.. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinBrian Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Whatever turbine you get you need access to good service and support. I would go for either Wren or JetCAT, both have good turnaround times for servicing/repair. Edited By FlyinBrian on 23/03/2015 11:35:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Channon Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Hi Ben, I too am just starting out with jets. I bought a Wren i80 and the Tony Nijhuis Retro trainer ( brilliant service from both companies) I will be following how you get on with interest. Regards Chris C ( For ease of starting the Wren is brilliant, all done from the Tranny ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 If you get a chance, contact the JMA. Dave Wilstshire from motors and rotors is possibly your best contact and attend some of the events put on by them or Dick Spreadbury's Classic jets. Classic jets can be found on Facebook. Like the page and you will automatically get their event dates sent to you. Speak to as many people as you can at the event to get ideas. All are very approachable although you may get varying iews on the best set up to go for. Personnally I went for some secondhand stuff as you can get some amazing deals. BMFA classifieds is a good place to look. Costwise, you'll need to factor in all the ground support equipment, Fire extinguishers Charging gear etc. which can be expensive also. Allow £200 here and you'll be about right (assuming you already have normal R/C gear.) Good luck. I may bump into you at one of the events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam MacDonald 1 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I bought a second hand airframe with a Jetcat P20sx, didnt like the airframe, so opted for the Sebart Mini Avanti, this was after buying the new mini Xcalibre, third time lucky! I didn't crash any of these just weren't my cup of tea, I taught myself to fly turbines so maybe that was it, they do take a bit to get used to. The mini Avanti is by far a much nicer Airframe, lighter and much slower on landing it is easier to land than some of my prop planes, some folk say the p20sx is too small and there aren't many airframes around that suit it but I like it, its small cheap to run as it burns through 500ml per flight as opposed to multiple Litres worth. In saying that I have just bought a second Jet a DeHaviland Vampire with an 80 size turbine in it, so all I can say is you wont be able to stop at one, they will make you poor, but you will have the biggest smile on your face after your first flight. Welcome to the addiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin McIntosh Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 The Excalibur is reckoned to be the best bet by Dave Wilshire. Why not take a peek at my recent ad. for one? You know it makes sense and deep down you want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Fry Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I would say, before you break bank, give grounds for divorce, get a taster from Paul Heckles. Then you can make a serious decision if you are ready for, or even want to do, toys what cost thousand of quid per flying mistake, service schedule error, set up error, build error, ad infinitum. Make a REALY nice Chrissy present, hint, hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Cooper 3 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Ben - I'm planning to go turbines too. Mine is a 5-year plan though as I have to get my flying up to scratch first. My target aircraft are Jet Provost, McDonald Shooting Star or Grumman Panther (basically the 'straight-wing' jets as my research shows these to be more for giving... Yr 1 - Airfix kit of Jet Provost with scale drawings. Yr 2 - PSS Jet Provost slope machine. Yr 3 - EDF Jet Provost. Yr. 4 - Professional flying lessons. Yr. 5 - Final model selection and build. Research findings - yes, there will be quite a lot of s/h kit out there. I would only buy from a reliable /known source though. Many clubs won't allow them due to potential damage to farmer's crops etc. These things gobble up a lot of sky very quickly - also, you need to think about the various failure modes (structural and radio-wise). Additional insurance cover ? Main benefits of the plan - 5 years to save up the necessary cash ! Good luck with your project, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Cooper 3 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Correction to the last post - the T33 Shooting Star was, of course, not a burger ! It came from the Lockheed camp during the Ben Rich era. BTW his book on the Lockheed "Skunk Works" is a great read (probably 'out-of-print' now but worth looking out for in the s/h book shops). Apologies to all at Lockheed ! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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