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Forum: RC Jets
04-29-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Great video! I have very similar flight times and...

Great video! I have very similar flight times and almost unlimited vertical performance with my oval single pipe, plus it allows the use of centre burner lights either side, which looks very cool!
Forum: RC Jets
08-23-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Wow, thanks Gary, I should have known it was...

Wow, thanks Gary, I should have known it was yours by the high quality of the installation!! I was just trying to show that there are multiple ways of converting this amazing jet to turbine.
Forum: RC Jets
08-23-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

The circular section can be any length that makes...

The circular section can be any length that makes the pipe fit the installation. With my pipe, the circular section is about the same length as the X45 main body, including the shroud covering the...
Forum: RC Jets
08-22-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

I made my own custom pipe for the F22, detailed...

I made my own custom pipe for the F22, detailed earlier in this thread. The pipe is in two parts, forming a oval on the exit, this allows it to fit within the foam thrust cavity. I also found that I...
Forum: RC Jets
05-30-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

This jet is quite overpowered with the X45, so...

This jet is quite overpowered with the X45, so the performance with a bi-pipe will still be way better than when you fly it with the stock EDF.
Forum: RC Jets
05-30-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

I have flown my F22 in formation with another one...

I have flown my F22 in formation with another one using the X45 and the bi-duct, and we did notice a large difference in level speed and vertical climb. We estimated that you will lose about 20%...
Forum: RC Jets
05-30-2023, 12:39 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

I made my own custom single pipe, and by making...

I made my own custom single pipe, and by making it oval, managed to fit it inside the existing duct. Certainly doesn't lose any thrust and enabled me to put centre burner lights either side of the...
Forum: RC Jets
07-29-2021, 04:20 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Viper, looks great! You will love it with the...

Viper, looks great! You will love it with the X45, I'm flying mine again tomorrow, really good jet.
Forum: RC Jets
03-05-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Thanks, really happy with my home made pipe, only...

Thanks, really happy with my home made pipe, only weights 75 grams, and the engine is protected within the fuselage....
Forum: RC Jets
03-05-2021, 04:27 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Guys, I now have about 12 flights on my F22/X45...

Guys, I now have about 12 flights on my F22/X45 turbine conversion and it is now one of my favourites! I have strengthened the stab linkages as well as statically balanced them, which appears to have...
Forum: RC Jets
02-19-2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Looking really nice, will fly well with that...

Looking really nice, will fly well with that turbine.
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Thanks guys, probably about another week or to...

Thanks guys, probably about another week or to before she's ready, but will probably go like a bat out of hell with 10lbs of thrust!! I can't get the flaps to reverse running through the control...
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

I finally picked up a Freewing F22 to do a...

I finally picked up a Freewing F22 to do a turbine conversion and I had to decide on either a rear mount or a thrust tube and engine on the EDF mount. After some calculations, it worked out better to...
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

I finally picked up a Freewing F22 to do a...

I finally picked up a Freewing F22 to do a turbine conversion and I had to decide on either a rear mount or a thrust tube and engine on the EDF mount. After some calculations, it worked out better to...
Forum: RC Jets
10-28-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Great video! I have two sets of these brakes but...

Great video! I have two sets of these brakes but have never used them on my small jets, mainly because of no legal requirement over here for brakes, but I find that my small jets stop quite well,...
Forum: RC Jets
08-19-2020, 12:26 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

I must admit that I have never really thought...

I must admit that I have never really thought much about the vent! With the engine running, it must act like a little vacuum cleaner, so maybe some stocking material taped over the end of the pipe or...
Forum: RC Jets
07-14-2020, 02:06 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Here is a new video of what we have been...

Here is a new video of what we have been discussing, a relatively heavy L39 being flown well with a X45!
Edit, now this is strange! I have included the FB video link to the video, but it dissapears...
Forum: RC Jets
07-13-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

I converted a old BVM F86 to small turbine power...

I converted a old BVM F86 to small turbine power and it flew very well. I removed all the old heavy formers that were needed for the OS91/Ramtec fan and was amazed how much lighter the jet was!...
Forum: RC Jets
06-18-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Yes, obviously contagious!! I have three and so...

Yes, obviously contagious!! I have three and so does a flying mate over here, so pretty popular. My local agent sent me a extension lead for my SU30, but the wire is just good quality silicon, so...
Forum: RC Jets
06-03-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

I have the same felt clunk and it was 5 bucks...

I have the same felt clunk and it was 5 bucks from a lawnmower shop. I think that it fits into a brush cutter tank.

https://www.amazon.com.au/HIPA-Replacement-Filter-FS55RC-Trimmer/dp/B00X43DH0K
Forum: RC Jets
05-22-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

I have found that underslung turbines are very...

I have found that underslung turbines are very susceptible to damage from small debris while on the ground. On my F14 and SU30, I made first a fly screen cover for the engine, but settled for a light...
Forum: RC Jets
05-22-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Yes, I saw that on Fbook some time ago, looks...

Yes, I saw that on Fbook some time ago, looks pretty good, plus I think that he made it himself. With my SU30/X45 jet, I personally wouldn't fly it like that, but Grummania sell a off the shelf unit...
Forum: RC Jets
05-20-2020, 01:46 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

My understanding is that YES, it does qualify. It...

My understanding is that YES, it does qualify. It can be controlled by the pilot and bring the aircraft to a controlled stop.
https://www.dubro.com/products/e-z-brake-system
Forum: RC Jets
05-20-2020, 01:53 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 84,812
Posted By Aussie1

Not really a brake, but a 1-2mm long piece of...

Not really a brake, but a 1-2mm long piece of silicone fuel tubing on the axle pushing up against the wheel hub works really well. The power of the turbine overcomes the drag easily on take-off but...
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