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Forum: RC Jets
05-09-2020, 10:26 AM
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Posted By JustFlyIt

And all that is left is to post videos of what...

And all that is left is to post videos of what was probably two awesome flights.
Forum: RC Jets
02-24-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Looks great and no problem understanding your...

Looks great and no problem understanding your description!
Forum: RC Jets
01-22-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Always interested...pictures are greatly...

Always interested...pictures are greatly appreciated. So are new ideas!
Forum: RC Jets
07-08-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Yep, as I said before, I really enjoy the...

Yep, as I said before, I really enjoy the different perspectives. Doesn't chang my mind but I do enjoy other people's perspectives and experiences.

My initial training was in a Cessna 152 and...
Forum: RC Jets
07-07-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Interesting perspective. My experience although...

Interesting perspective. My experience although not extensive like flying an airliner relates more to using flaps to control the degree of lift during landing and takeoff. This thread relates it...
Forum: RC Jets
07-07-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Ah, the distinction between our models and full...

Ah, the distinction between our models and full scale is always helpful.

With the flaps set to 60 degrees then I guess that they are no longer flaps but speed brakes in our models. With that...
Forum: RC Jets
07-07-2017, 06:27 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

On full scale aircraft flaps are used to lower...

On full scale aircraft flaps are used to lower the minimum speed that an aircraft can fly at (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flap_(aeronautics)). What you stated was a mistake that many of us made...
Forum: RC Jets
05-04-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

I have to admit, speed brakes would look cool...

I have to admit, speed brakes would look cool though.

But I tend to be a pretty shallow guy that likes cool extras!��

Don
Forum: RC Jets
08-27-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Chic - I will let you know when I am flying in...

Chic - I will let you know when I am flying in the next week or so. You will love the 54 after your high wing. I have included some pics of my setup. This setup has worked pretty well and I will be...
Forum: RC Jets
08-25-2015, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

I am sure they are the right choice and am...

I am sure they are the right choice and am curious what others think.

I see that you are in Alexandria. I am in Laurel MD and just flew my Reaction at the Free State Modelers club off of 200 and...
Forum: RC Jets
08-25-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Quick Question: has anyone installed and used...

Quick Question: has anyone installed and used the electric Robart retract setup yet?

I have been thinking about those retracts with my current Pro-Link struts and electric braking...yes, no more...
Forum: RC Jets
08-16-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Add the glass...there is too much money, work and...

Add the glass...there is too much money, work and risk for not doing it.

DRS
Forum: RC Jets
10-30-2014, 03:49 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

The Prolinks from DreamworksRC have been great...

The Prolinks from DreamworksRC have been great for me. For some reason I had a heck of a time learning to land the Reaction 54 softly. No clue why, its a beautiful plane to fly. The Prolinks held...
Forum: RC Jets
07-21-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Ok, I have a new video. I am pretty please with...

Ok, I have a new video. I am pretty please with the flight for the most part with the exception of the landing. Everything went great and the landing was almost great until I neglected to flare at...
Forum: RC Jets
07-11-2014, 04:25 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

I have learned my lesson from the guys that don't...

I have learned my lesson from the guys that don't have theirs anymore - I am keeping mine! Even after I get my turbine warbird. The simplicity of the design and flight characteristics make it the...
Forum: RC Jets
07-10-2014, 03:37 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Never thought about gyros because the Reaction is...

Never thought about gyros because the Reaction is really smooth in the air. On the other hand I fly large scale WWI planes most of the time so I am probably not the best of judges. Compared to...
Forum: RC Jets
07-09-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Yep, I am pretty sure that my future turbine...

Yep, I am pretty sure that my future turbine warbird will not be landing the same way.

But I really do like the Reaction; its looks pretty quick at full speed flying low across the flight line!.
Forum: RC Jets
07-09-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Finally, I took my Reaction and the above...

Finally, I took my Reaction and the above suggestions to the field tonight. Three great flights and landings. I was at idle by the time I cross the threshold and was able to slowly coast it in to a...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Square Nozzle John Thanks for the tips. I...

Square Nozzle John

Thanks for the tips. I will try that approach on Tuesday when I go out after work. I will post results Tuesday night: idle on the down wind; even and easy on in.

And I...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

Three years ago I tip-stalled a couple of giant...

Three years ago I tip-stalled a couple of giant scale warbirds on landing going too slow. I know that its apples and oranges but I just have not been able to force myself to bring my planes in...
Forum: RC Jets
07-06-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

I am watching the last several video and am now...

I am watching the last several video and am now convinced that I am still landing my 54 way too fast. I am going to have to screw up the courage to slow that thing down!

DRS
Forum: RC Jets
05-04-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

That is great news Bruce. Its a great plane and...

That is great news Bruce. Its a great plane and I really love flying mine. Although, I am getting tempted to put a bigger turbine on it.
Forum: RC Jets
10-22-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

A great story and a great looking plane. I sure understand the smile for the maiden flight. My flight was three months ago and I am still thrilled. The sound of the turbine combined with a great...
Forum: RC Jets
09-16-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Forgot to add my video for my first solo flight. Again, a huge thanks to Sean Saddler for getting me set up and started and my friend Dave for the camera man work.<div></div><div><font...
Forum: RC Jets
08-22-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4,649
Views: 1,044,720
Posted By JustFlyIt

RE: Reaction 54 Jet Kit

Also want to mention how well my Wren 75 engine pushes the Reaction around. Flies it with amazing authority! Thanks to Ron Ballard at Wren Engines in Indiana for all of the setup help including the...
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