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Forum: RC Jets
11-02-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Jeff,

The tank is a 72 ounce Jet-Tech.

Andrew
Forum: RC Jets
08-06-2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hi All,

My son and I just returned from the Thundermountain Jet Rally in Whitefish MT. We had a great time! It was good to see Bruce Tharpe once again and watch him fly his Reaction 54. ...
Forum: RC Jets
06-23-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Flew four more flights with the Reaction yesterday,

Full brakes and full power. When I released the brakes the Reaction took off in at least 90 feet! We put the 72 ounce tank in the Reaction and...
Forum: RC Jets
06-15-2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

I certainly wouldn't say that the Reaction is overpowered in any way with the P-70. I think it is just perfect to with the full 17.5 lbs. So if I were you I wouldn't derate it. You will love to have...
Forum: RC Jets
06-15-2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Well,

In all honesty the way I fly it, is comparable to our Bobcat. I really do wring that Reaction out and I am around 80% power the whole flight. With the occasional burst full throttle across...
Forum: RC Jets
06-15-2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

If you do go with a P-70 it will really scoot. I have flown it with a P-60, and the P-70 is MUCH better! Faster takeoffs, Powerful veritcals and better landings. Although I wouldn't dive full...
Forum: RC Jets
06-15-2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

In fact with the added weight of the P-70, the Reaction seems to settle a lot better while still landing the same speed as if it were 20 lbs compared to 25 lbs. It doesn't jump into the air either....
Forum: RC Jets
06-14-2007, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

You guys shouldn't be worried for and 400' runway. With a P-70 and a little headwind it will ge up in 100' easy! Then when you are ready to land, it only uses 1/4 of the runway. :)

Andrew
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Chris,

76oz on board gives me a safe 8min. You'll probably want to lengthen your flight time a little more to burn off the excess weight of the fuel??

Steve
Forum: RC Jets
02-05-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Chris,

The P-70 DOES make a drammatic difference. Take offs are quicker, vertical is awesome, speed is there, but most impressive is that the extra weight makes it settle on landing. My P-60...
Forum: RC Jets
02-04-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hi U2fast,

I've had the unique experience of flying the R-54 with a p-60 and then re-built it with a P-70. The P-70 makes this a completely different animal. In my opinion, upgrading is worth...
Forum: RC Jets
01-14-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

speedbrake,

Nice Job! It looks awesome. I'm interested to see what your mods do to the flight characteristics?

Dang, we've got a balmy 19 degrees here. My P-70 won't pump jet fuel...
Forum: RC Jets
12-04-2006, 11:49 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Thank you,

Looking forward to many more flights. Bruce, It weighs in at 18.5 lbs dry and approx. 23 lbs wet.

Steve
Forum: RC Jets
12-03-2006, 12:46 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

We flew our maiden today in 25 degree weather!
Had trouble with the kero start. I'm not sure exactly what the problem was, whether it was weather related or battery. It takes a lot of JUICE to...
Forum: RC Jets
11-26-2006, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

FINISHED TOO!
Built and setup was completed yesterday. Started the P-70 (kero start) last night in the dark and it ran beautifully! We put Nav. lights which really made it look cool taxiing...
Forum: RC Jets
11-14-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Well,

Thanks for the adivice everyone. We are going to put the P-70 in it this time. I think it will be a lot of fun. I have a had enough experience (200MPH+) to handle the 170MPH top speed of...
Forum: RC Jets
11-08-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hey guys

I was just wondering if it is really worth making mods to fit a P-70 in the Reaction. It seems like a lot of guys love it and I think having flown it on the P-60, it might turn the...
Forum: RC Jets
11-07-2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hoppy,

What struts are you using. They look awesome. Did they require much modification?
Thanks,
Steve
Forum: RC Jets
04-26-2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Thanks Doc,

....'and have to keep cutting and replacing, cutting and replacing".......

I hope you're not a surgeon??:D

I appreciate the help from those [8D] in the know,

Steve
Forum: RC Jets
04-26-2006, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Thanks for the info Dave!

I created a mix for the proportional valve so that the servo is activated with down elevator only when the retracts are down. That way my right hand stays in one...
Forum: RC Jets
04-25-2006, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

A little oversight on my part - I want to thank Molar Mender (Roy Holt) for helping me with our maiden flight. He's very knowledgeable, a great guy and I appreciate the time he spent with us. ...
Forum: RC Jets
04-25-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hi Dave,

I noticed that you switched out your braking system. With the UP6 valve requiring another servo, are you slaving it to one of your already occupied 9 channels on your 9Cap?

We...
Forum: RC Jets
04-09-2006, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Nice looking bird Rcpete.

Has anyone else experienced frustration with the front wheel strut and Kavan brake? Mine seems to bend real easy and the wheel doesn't seem to roll smoothly (too much...
Forum: RC Jets
03-20-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Thank you for the info!
Forum: RC Jets
03-17-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,216
Posted By samo

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Has anyone used a 2cell Lipo battery with a regulator for a receiver battery? I realize I need nose weight, but you can fly a long time on these little jewels. I was just wondering what the pros...
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