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Forum: RC Jets
06-13-2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4,649
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Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

John, I forgot to mention that if you come to the Capitol Jets Meet (Albany, NY) next month ...... you will see R54's with various engine sizes. Bob
Forum: RC Jets
06-13-2007, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

John, I have a P70 in mine and it is all glassed (3/4 ounce cloth) and painted. It is certainly heavier than you average R54 ..... but it flies extremely well and can land at very slow speeds...
Forum: RC Jets
06-07-2007, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Chris, I actually left the nosewheel as is ..... with the stock wire setup .... it really has not given me any problems. Bob
Forum: RC Jets
06-06-2007, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Thanks guys for the info/recomendations on which struts to use for the mains (a while back I had asked which struts people were using). I went with the Robart 660's ..... as some had suggested. ...
Forum: RC Jets
04-03-2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

I read an earlier post (that I can no longer find) regarding using Robart struts (for the mains) instead of the stock wire. Their length had to be cut a bit ..... but once cut, they could be used...
Forum: RC Jets
08-15-2006, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Marty, I use a seperate air tank (a small one). I also use the Jet-Tronics brake valve. It is small and plugs directly into the reciever (no servo is required). Bob
Forum: RC Jets
08-14-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Marty, I am using the stock wire struts with Trim wheels/brakes. I silver soldered an 'L' piece of metal onto the wire to keep the brake hub from rotating/moving. Bob
Forum: RC Jets
08-08-2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

'When you get a few more flights under your belt, let us know what you think of the performance with the P-70. '
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www.btemodels.com

Hi Bruce, Have a bunch...
Forum: RC Jets
07-11-2006, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Thanks Dave. Bob
Forum: RC Jets
07-10-2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Performed the maiden flight on my R54 yesterday. What a great design ..... only a couple of clicks of trim needed. Was a bit high on the landing approach ...... and for a second considered going...
Forum: RC Jets
07-03-2006, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Thanks Tim, Yes, I just found the throw values noted in the manual. Bob
Forum: RC Jets
07-03-2006, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Wondering if most people are using Aileron Differential in their Reaction 54's ? I thought I read a post (that I can no longer find) that said it was not needed or ineffective for this aircraft. ...
Forum: RC Jets
06-29-2006, 06:03 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Hi Bruce, No, no connection to the network ...... just still enjoy watching it occassionally. The P70 is a tight fit ..... but it fits fine. The notch in the boat tail helps bring it forward a...
Forum: RC Jets
06-28-2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Just about ready for its maiden flight ...... hopefully this weekend.

Bruce, thanks very much for putting out a great kit !

Bob
Forum: RC Jets
06-19-2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

RE: ... Has anybody installed the forward hatch with a different method than the one that came with the kit? (the sping loaded latch)
I would be interested to know what others have done. Bob ...
Forum: RC Jets
03-03-2006, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Keith, If you get short on room, reconsider the rear top hatch. It gives you access to a lot of room. Back there I will have my ECU, the starting gas cannister, and the starting gas selenoid. Bob
Forum: RC Jets
03-02-2006, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Myersflyers, Here is a pic of my setup. I built a shelf to hold the UAT, the fuel shutoff selenoid, and the retract valve/servo. This shelf sits above my retract and wheel brake air tanks. ...
Forum: RC Jets
02-26-2006, 02:14 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Dave, Mike, Thank you both for the ideas/responses. Bob
Forum: RC Jets
02-25-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Regarding the nosewheel steering cable .......... Wondering what the best method/technique is of attaching the cables to the steering arm. Had planned on placing the cable through the hole and then...
Forum: RC Jets
02-25-2006, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

myersflyers, I considered using struts, but am going with the stock wire gear..... primarily because of the good reports people have provided regarding the stock setup. If you go with longer main...
Forum: RC Jets
02-16-2006, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

I am finishing up my R54 and will soon be painting it (it is all glass cloth covered). I am considering using BVM Heat Shield ceramic paint above the turbine (instead of the thin steel/metal...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2006, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Thanks Dave, Tommy, for the responses. (I found the posts on the tank setup ... but not the antenna). I also have the Jet Tech tank. As far as the 'whip' antenna ...... are you guys are using...
Forum: RC Jets
02-06-2006, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Finishing up my R54 and have 2 (more) questions ..........

As far as the forward facing clunk in the fuel tank....... is this setup suseptable to picking up air in climbs when the tank is less...
Forum: RC Jets
12-01-2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Gentlemen, My R54 is a little more than 1/2 way done and I am just starting to assemble the Boat Tail area. I see that the wing mount block (for the bolts) is attached to the Boat Tail. The...
Forum: RC Jets
09-05-2005, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,253
Posted By BalsaBob

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

I am considering utilizing a landing gear setup with struts and brakes (air) on the mains. Wondering (from those that have already done this), which setup (retract units, struts, brakes) have worked...
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