Jets are lame and overrated (not)!

GremlinX · 08-22-2007, 07:18 PM

That's what I keep telling myself! I am not a huge jet fan, but the more I see this model, the more I want to sell off some of my gas stuff! I am really digging the looks, scheme, and thought of this bad boy in the air. It is probably not a good one to start with, but man, I could be hooked! As many on here know, I am not a huge fan of the crowd burning 3,867 mph passes 30 feet from the flight line, but I would like to get a jet someday. How much harder is something like this to fly than a Bobcat lets say? Is that not the trainer? Thanks... I hope I can avoid one for another year

http://troybuiltmodels.com/CAfl16.jpg

GremlinX · 08-22-2007, 10:09 PM

A better pic... I am really thinking of pulling the trigger... and sadly, I just bought an H9 35% 260! Ha. I said I was getting burned out too..

http://www.composite-arf.com.hk/ar/Product?672000

GremlinX · 08-22-2007, 10:20 PM

Or, should I really start out with a Rookie instead? Be honest.

Vic3D · 08-22-2007, 10:21 PM

Man I freaking love jets. I wish I could afford one. As soon as my budget allows me to afford an expensive airplane that's not an IMAC machine, I will jump on one. I just love the sound, speed, and BBQ smell.

bodywerks · 08-22-2007, 11:18 PM

My buddy has two of them. They are plenty fast, aerobatic, and easy to fly. One has a Wren and the other has a P-120?(forget the specifics). They both perform very well, but the Wren spools up faster. This is a key feature, as a common mistake rookie jet guys make is not carrying enough throttle on landing, and by the time they realize it and go to apply more throttle, they find that they can't get it right away. I think it is an awesome jet, but I don't have $10k to toss around.

pitviper51 · 08-22-2007, 11:32 PM

thats the best looking jet f-5 looking plane i think iv seen yet... very cool
mike

GremlinX · 08-22-2007, 11:37 PM

Should I start with a Rooooooookie? I like this little guy personally.

GremlinX · 08-22-2007, 11:57 PM

OK.... what Mod put (not) in the title.... ?

take all the fun out ehh? Man, seriously, I am into this jet thing now.

Rolling Thunder · 08-23-2007, 12:17 AM

I have only flown 2 jets, the bobcat and the flash. A buddy gave me his Bobcat, which came from John Redman, to get my waiver with. I put around 20 flight on it and it is a nice easy plane to fly. It flys slow very well. This one is the orange and yellow scheme, I found it hard to see so I flew it in close and just did turn arounds at the end of the box. It lands slow with full flaps and a little crow in the ailerons.

I had the chance to put 5 flight on a Blue Angel scheme Flash, that color scheme is horrible to see in the air. The jet flies very easy and it also lands very slow with full flaps.

I have a Flash but I only have 2 flights on it. Both flights went well. As soon as the weather cools below 100 I will start flying it.

Either jet will be a good first jet as long as you are an experienced pilot and you have good jet pilots to learn from.
approach.jpg
These photos were the landing on the maiden flight
landing.jpg

This is the Blue Angel scheme in the air
DSC_0029 029 (Large).jpg

Rolling Thunder · 08-23-2007, 12:22 AM

btw, The boomerang is the trainer. It is almost like flying an Hobbico trainer. It flies and lands very slow.

GremlinX · 08-23-2007, 12:24 AM

Thanks!

sweetpea · 08-23-2007, 01:16 AM

I like the look of the Scorpion at TBM.......

One day I'll get a jet. I've had a few EDF's but never flew a turbine yet.

08-22-2007, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Jets are lame and overrated (not)! That's what I keep telling myself! I am not a huge jet fan, but the more I see this model, the more I want to sell off some of my gas stuff! I am really digging the looks, scheme, and thought of this bad boy in the air. It is probably not a good one to start with, but man, I could be hooked! As many on here know, I am not a huge fan of the crowd burning 3,867 mph passes 30 feet from the flight line, but I would like to get a jet someday. How much harder is something like this to fly than a Bobcat lets say? Is that not the trainer? Thanks... I hope I can avoid one for another year http://troybuiltmodels.com/CAfl16.jpg __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

08-22-2007, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Jets are lame and overrated! A better pic... I am really thinking of pulling the trigger... and sadly, I just bought an H9 35% 260! Ha. I said I was getting burned out too.. http://www.composite-arf.com.hk/ar/Product?672000 __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

08-22-2007, 10:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Jets are lame and overrated! Or, should I really start out with a Rookie instead? Be honest. __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

08-22-2007, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vic3D Mother Huckin' Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Caguas, Puerto Rico Age: 22 Posts: 3,209 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Jets are lame and overrated! Man I freaking love jets. I wish I could afford one. As soon as my budget allows me to afford an expensive airplane that's not an IMAC machine, I will jump on one. I just love the sound, speed, and BBQ smell. __________________ Proudly Sponsored by: QuiQue's Aircraft Co. Troy Built Models Aerohobbies B&E Graphics Jersey Modeler Aircraft International

08-22-2007, 11:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
bodywerks Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson, baby! Age: 33 Posts: 3,625	Re: Jets are lame and overrated! My buddy has two of them. They are plenty fast, aerobatic, and easy to fly. One has a Wren and the other has a P-120?(forget the specifics). They both perform very well, but the Wren spools up faster. This is a key feature, as a common mistake rookie jet guys make is not carrying enough throttle on landing, and by the time they realize it and go to apply more throttle, they find that they can't get it right away. I think it is an awesome jet, but I don't have $10k to toss around.


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08-22-2007, 11:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
pitviper51 Busted.... DOH!!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kentucky Age: 23 Posts: 5,345 Blog Entries: 2 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Jets are lame and overrated (not)! thats the best looking jet f-5 looking plane i think iv seen yet... very cool mike __________________ www.hcrcm.org (my flying club......) http://www.outdoorventuresschwinn.com/ WORK http://www.mbphotos.exposuremanager.com/ my photo galleries (other work) Why fly Heli's when airplanes hover just as good!

08-22-2007, 11:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Jets are lame and overrated (not)! Should I start with a Rooooooookie? I like this little guy personally. __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

08-22-2007, 11:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Jets are lame and overrated (not)! OK.... what Mod put (not) in the title.... ? take all the fun out ehh? Man, seriously, I am into this jet thing now. __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

08-23-2007, 12:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rolling Thunder Tony Quist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Age: 45 Posts: 1,210	Re: Jets are lame and overrated (not)! I have only flown 2 jets, the bobcat and the flash. A buddy gave me his Bobcat, which came from John Redman, to get my waiver with. I put around 20 flight on it and it is a nice easy plane to fly. It flys slow very well. This one is the orange and yellow scheme, I found it hard to see so I flew it in close and just did turn arounds at the end of the box. It lands slow with full flaps and a little crow in the ailerons. I had the chance to put 5 flight on a Blue Angel scheme Flash, that color scheme is horrible to see in the air. The jet flies very easy and it also lands very slow with full flaps. I have a Flash but I only have 2 flights on it. Both flights went well. As soon as the weather cools below 100 I will start flying it. Either jet will be a good first jet as long as you are an experienced pilot and you have good jet pilots to learn from. approach.jpg These photos were the landing on the maiden flight landing.jpg This is the Blue Angel scheme in the air DSC_0029 029 (Large).jpg

08-23-2007, 12:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rolling Thunder Tony Quist Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glendale, AZ Age: 45 Posts: 1,210	Re: Jets are lame and overrated (not)! btw, The boomerang is the trainer. It is almost like flying an Hobbico trainer. It flies and lands very slow.

08-23-2007, 12:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 31 Posts: 4,467	Re: Jets are lame and overrated (not)! Thanks! __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

08-23-2007, 01:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
sweetpea So true Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 33 Posts: 4,652 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Jets are lame and overrated (not)! I like the look of the Scorpion at TBM....... One day I'll get a jet. I've had a few EDF's but never flew a turbine yet. __________________ ___SPONSORS____________________My Home Field_____ ___________

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