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Forum: RC Jets
12-09-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

IMO a 160 is too much for a 2-meter Rebel. I have...

IMO a 160 is too much for a 2-meter Rebel. I have a 160 in my T-One which is almost 10 pounds heavier and a 160 is more than enough for that plane. Residual thrust when landing a 2-meter Rebel is a...
Forum: RC Jets
08-24-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

With a 166 in a Rebel classic, ... residual...

With a 166 in a Rebel classic, ... residual thrust may become an issue. My K-142 is hard to slow down on short runways. And then there is the added weight of a larger turbine and the counter-weight...
Forum: RC Jets
08-23-2023, 06:33 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

With the LG15s, on the bench during initial...

With the LG15s, on the bench during initial setup, I keep bumping up the current limit until the gear works fine. Then I add two extra increments of current limit to ensure they work in the air....
Forum: RC Jets
04-27-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

I have the K-142G4 in mine too. I initially CGed...

I have the K-142G4 in mine too. I initially CGed it using the Xicoy scales and the recommended CG. After a couple flights, I felt it was a bit nose-heavy on an inverted 45 upline, even after several...
Forum: RC Jets
03-07-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

I did not have wing tube problems with the Rebel....

I did not have wing tube problems with the Rebel. Mine had a perfect fit!

But I have had wing tube fit problems with other planes. I use a 1/4" rod with a 2" slit in the end and sandpaper in the...
Forum: RC Jets
03-01-2023, 05:22 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

For your first jet, I suggest getting a trainer...

For your first jet, I suggest getting a trainer and get linked up with an experienced jet guy. You can always use the trainer later for a backup or a warming up at the beginning of a new season or...
Forum: RC Jets
02-23-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

Wing Bolts were left out! :o

Wing Bolts were left out! :o
Forum: RC Jets
02-22-2023, 01:18 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

The setup for the wing failure was 3...

The setup for the wing failure was 3 interruptions over a 1.5 hr period. I had to leave the main event area, go to the other flightline and resolve an issue down there. Then I had to go back down to...
Forum: RC Jets
02-21-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

My Rebel was 8#s lighter than my first T-1 2.2...

My Rebel was 8#s lighter than my first T-1 2.2 meter. I used the T-1's OEM wire harness "as found." On the second T-1, I cut all the wires to the exact length needed. Now the Rebel is just slightly...
Forum: RC Jets
02-11-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

It flies great with the OEM tank in the OEM's...

It flies great with the OEM tank in the OEM's spot. If it ain't broke, why fix it?
Forum: RC Jets
02-11-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

Some metal arms are too thick. The holes in most...

Some metal arms are too thick. The holes in most metal arms are too large. One needs to use heat shrink over the clevis. Gas line, won't last several years. Then when you are all done, you have a...
Forum: RC Jets
02-02-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

My Rebel measurements for the Balancer: Front...

My Rebel measurements for the Balancer:
Front to Mains 800mm
Mains to CG 83mm
Distance from Mains 1043

The electron's set screw on the main's trailing link is adjusted to fit the wheel wheels....
Forum: RC Jets
02-02-2023, 07:01 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

I have a K-142G4 in mine and electron gear. ...

I have a K-142G4 in mine and electron gear. Initially I set it up to the spec on the Xicoy scales with the top hatch on. I initially used two stacked 2000 Mah LiPo Rxer packs in front of and up...
Forum: RC Jets
01-13-2023, 06:58 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

My Rebel weighs in at slightly over 26#s Dry. My...

My Rebel weighs in at slightly over 26#s Dry. My T-Ones weigh in at slightly over 34#s Dry. I run a K142G4 in the Rebel and K-160 G2 & 4 in the T-Ones. I have hundreds of flights on T-Ones and have...
Forum: RC Jets
11-19-2022, 12:38 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

I use Savox metal arms on my savox servos in my...

I use Savox metal arms on my savox servos in my T1. Have hundreds of flights on these arms.

On another note:

Last week, I installed the Unilight Sport Jet Package on the Rebel. I was relatively...
Forum: RC Jets
10-25-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

The Rebel comes with clevises for one end. If you...

The Rebel comes with clevises for one end. If you do go with them, you are almost certainly limited to thin arms. Most of the aluminum arms are too thick and you end up using Ball Ends, which may...
Forum: RC Jets
10-14-2022, 06:48 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

Mine is done. Did six flights last week. On the...

Mine is done. Did six flights last week. On the maiden flight, put in two clicks of Aile, and then it was flying fine. Took a couple landing passes to get used to the K-140's residual thrust. But,...
Forum: RC Jets
05-06-2022, 06:15 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

Thanks for the update, Dave. Guess I'll have to...

Thanks for the update, Dave. Guess I'll have to finish up with the current build ASAP.
Forum: RC Jets
05-05-2022, 03:39 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

This cheers me up a bit. I was wondering too. I...

This cheers me up a bit. I was wondering too. I have the light kit here. But I am still waiting on the airframe that I ordered last Fall. Was told April for delivery. Guess it is time to check on a...
Forum: RC Jets
04-13-2022, 03:42 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

Nice job keeping the wires back. I typically line...

Nice job keeping the wires back. I typically line the inside of the fuse with aluminum tape from the front of the turbine all the way back to protect the fuse. This to keep the heat off the fuse and...
Forum: RC Jets
04-08-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

In one of my planes, I had a similar interference...

In one of my planes, I had a similar interference with the wing bolts and smoke tank. I dumped the OEM's thumb screw type bolt and went to socket head bolts with washers glued on. Then I picked up a...
Forum: RC Jets
03-25-2022, 06:08 AM
Replies: 857
Views: 271,514
Posted By Len Todd

I have used CARF touch up paint. The colors match...

I have used CARF touch up paint. The colors match pretty good. I did not bother to clear coat. Even the black lines over the yellow base turned out fairly smooth. It is kind of a PITA figuring out...
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