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Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Leave the inlet set up. Do the nose leg and...

Leave the inlet set up. Do the nose leg and packer and it will be away
Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

That is correct, it could actually do with some...

That is correct, it could actually do with some packers as my Rebel Hot, I packed the nose unit down 6mm on that.
Forum: RC Jets
03-14-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

The large tail is not balance critical, but if...

The large tail is not balance critical, but if you balance it my method/ position with batteries, I think you will have a nice starting point.
The reason you can’t rotate is part EDF suck, but...
Forum: RC Jets
01-16-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Yes, you can reduce the aileron travel, you...

Yes, you can reduce the aileron travel, you should know how you like an aeroplane to feel, some pilots like powerful controls, some very soft, then there is Expo and how to use it.
On the Rebel a...
Forum: RC Jets
01-15-2024, 10:10 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Yes. 100% flats are needed, even if it is just...

Yes. 100% flats are needed, even if it is just one set screw per side of pin.

I have this argument regularly whether it’s needed, Electron pins are so hard the screw cannot grab without a flat.
Forum: RC Jets
01-13-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Five Rebels at the local club today, all JetCat...

Five Rebels at the local club today, all JetCat powered, stock tank and pipe. All MacGregor servos, mix of JP and Electron gear
...
Forum: RC Jets
12-24-2023, 12:49 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Which turbine…how much residual idle thrust? Some...

Which turbine…how much residual idle thrust? Some brands have very high idle thrust and a clean airframe with small inlets ( little natural drag) need lots of flap.

It comes down to your throttle...
Forum: RC Jets
12-21-2023, 10:21 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

You can see where the wing skin is low near the...

You can see where the wing skin is low near the aileron servo opening, possibly from shipping compression. He has been given several options to fix now.
Forum: RC Jets
12-21-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Be very unusual​​​​​. Talk to your Rep

Be very unusual​​​​​. Talk to your Rep
Forum: RC Jets
12-09-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

👍 It is vital people set things to suit...

👍
It is vital people set things to suit themselves, we can only guide to a starting point. My set up on most models is different to how I set customers models, here it’s easy as I know each of my...
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2023, 06:58 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Yes. just how we balance ours here. I’ve set up...

Yes.
just how we balance ours here. I’ve set up around 15 now, all the same and all fly great.

Hook fingers under lip each side, just above rear of tube and lift…

...
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2023, 02:49 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

You must balance with fuel in the tank. With the...

You must balance with fuel in the tank. With the CARF tank about 30% full, then balance on the rear edge of the tube-no canopy, gear down.
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

The problem with all Wizards is the tailplane is...

The problem with all Wizards is the tailplane is too small. If they had listened and increased the area it wouldn’t have suffered.
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

UK’s favourite Rebel scheme ready for a flight....

UK’s favourite Rebel scheme ready for a flight. JetCat P-130Rx-B
JP gear, stock pipe and tank…nearly all U.K. Rebels are like this, none add the aftermarket heavy tank.
...
Forum: RC Jets
10-26-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Amusingly it’s a JC130Rx by the look of it. OK...

Amusingly it’s a JC130Rx by the look of it. OK it’s over 150N actual, but all the ones around me with JP gear don’t roll on tarmac and land super slow.
There is usually some resistance on JP brakes,...
Forum: RC Jets
10-25-2023, 11:45 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Great. unfortunately nothing you can really...

Great.

unfortunately nothing you can really do. It’s in the design of the turbine, the better manufacturers spend hours and hours getting a low idle thrust and good acceleration. Some turbines are...
Forum: RC Jets
10-14-2023, 07:09 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Yes, all correct

Yes, all correct
Forum: RC Jets
10-13-2023, 11:11 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

None of our 12+ models use CROW…but landing with...

None of our 12+ models use CROW…but landing with ‘lift’ flap is something I would never do! Full flap and it’s great, down elevator is needed with both flap positions.
It will depend how much flap...
Forum: RC Jets
09-09-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Yes. 🙂

Yes. 🙂
Forum: RC Jets
09-09-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Level is good. 100% need to glue something under...

Level is good. 100% need to glue something under to stop it flexing
Forum: RC Jets
09-01-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

There should be 25mm/1” between the back of the...

There should be 25mm/1” between the back of the turbine tailcone and start of the steel tube…
Forum: RC Jets
08-31-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1280x960/3feea182_c968_420c_aa99_d4aaffb54b01_f0761b8cb5d9deb5bb6c3b83d3322961fdf29989.jpeg
More than a year ago!
Forum: RC Jets
08-31-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

[QUOTE=model1258;12781864]Do you use the small...

[QUOTE=model1258;12781864]Do you use the small felt clunk the one carf supplies in your tanks, Dave?[/QUOTE

i actually use a clunk we had made in the U.K., same as CARF one, but bigger hole. If...
Forum: RC Jets
08-29-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

I use the Big one JetCat supply in my Fuel...

I use the Big one JetCat supply in my Fuel containers!
Forum: RC Jets
08-25-2023, 01:38 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,449
Posted By Dave Wilshere

Most pointless test ever. Completely unrelated to...

Most pointless test ever. Completely unrelated to how stuff is used!
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