picard1

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Thanks for the kind words guys. Don't look to closely, there are a few wrinkles.....

PaulD

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So John,

U gonna have that thing ready to maiden at Princeton?

I'll be helping maiden one with a buddy.

PaulD

JohnVH

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Princeton is always planned on weekends when there is events down here, so I wont be making it again.

PaulD

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Some pics of a new Reaction P70 power. Will be maidened at Princeton rally next weekend. [8D]

Hanapi

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Still looks awesome...I also have wrinkles...every day more...lol
Great looking plane. How hard was it to cut that?
JR

BruceTharpe

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Mike and Paul, both your R54s look terrific! I'm really happy and proud to see new R54s continuing to pop up from time to time. Be sure to get more pics when you take them outside.

Mike, one quick idea for you... I really like the chrome canopy too, but you might try outlining it with thin black striping tape (1/16 or 3/32). Will help contrast it with the surrounding platinum Monokote.

Hanapi

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When mine is done, I'll show you the Reaction in the caribbean sun....
Have a great weekend,
JR

cjshaker

Looks great, Paul
Chris

mr_matt

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Great thread, better kit.

Has anyone done gear doors one one of these?

picard1

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Paul,
Love the color scheme!!! What type of covering did you use for that carbon fiber look? Bruce, great idea on the black pinstriping tape.


Mike

TommyWatson

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Hi Dave,
The Reaction 44 finaly flew. I sold it unfinished to my friend in Western Australia. He did a great job of covering and installing the gear. He flies it all the time and says it flies very well. Perhaps I should have kept it.!!

Regards

rcguy!

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Looks GREAT Tommy! I'm sure the new owner is pleased! Stay in touch!

Dave Rigotti

knifeedgeyak

<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">I finally got a decent video of my R54 flying. I put BVM brakes on it due to my short field. It made landings much less interesting which is good. I am still getting to know the plane, but it flies better then I could of hoped for. My club now has 3 turbines and we were all there flying this weekend. I think we have started something at the clubas thereare at least 2 other guys who are now talking about getting into turbines. I can&rsquo;t wait for my next chance to get out to the field and fly again.

<span id="lw_1309183444_0" class="yshortcuts">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNHT2Nw3Rk8</span>

Chris</div>

BruceTharpe

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Nice landing Chris!! And good decision on the go-around (or was it just a slow pass?). You had a nice little headwind which really helps shorten the landing distance. Didn't look like that landing needed any brakes at all. I hope your jet group keeps growing down there; that's extra cool...

knifeedgeyak

Hey Bruce,


Sorry we missed each other last weekend. I will be back up there soon for some more riding so maybe the timing will be better. The first approach was just practice. I spent most of the day shooting landings. I am feeling better that the plane is not going to fall out of the sky even though it feels like it is on the base turn. Love the plane.

Thanks,
Chris

PaulD

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Mike,

I think it was an Ultracote covering. Don't really know for sure as a buddy of mine handed me a leftover piece just enough to do the job on the canopy.

PaulD

Kelly W

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Sheesh Paul, and I thought my garage was a mess...

Kelly

PaulD

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Clean shop, sick mind, guess that's 2 of us. [&:]

PaulD

1Eye

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It *is* Ultracote - about $20 for 1m!
Hangar 9 UltraCote Carbon Fiber 1 Meter HANU910

causeitflies

Hey guys,
I can't find my plans and need to know the cg range. Currently I'm at 6.5" from thee leading edge.
I'm bringing it out of mothballs as a backup for Kentucky Jets with a bigger engine and lighter batteries. Had to add 1.25 lbs in the nose to get at 6.5"
Test flight tomorrow.

PS- I know it's in the thread somewhere but got tired of looking

Square Nozzle

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Mark, the balance range from the plans measured from the leading edge at the wing root is 6" back for the forward extreme to 7" at the rear extreme. You are right on target with 6 1/2".

causeitflies

Thanks John.

causeitflies

I found the plans after all
Got a test flight in today. Since my F-16 is out of commission and my Flash's engine will meet me in KY, this was the first jet flight of the year. I usually have about 50 by now.
Anyway, I can't remember the last time I landed any plane that slow Of course it's been a few years since I flew the Reaction. Only got one flight in do to a leaking festo filter. I knew I should have got rid of that thing [:@]

JetPilotOnly

Thanks for sharingall this information -
the Reaction looks like a plane for my fathers son

Mav

Hanapi

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Hello,
I need some help please.
I am installing the Kingtech K-80 in my Reaction 54 but have a couple problems.
I need those fuel line adapters that go from lets say 3mm to 4mm. I got one that came with the turbine but need a couple more. I also need inline shut off valves.
This is my first jet and I have no clue where to get these.
A couple links would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
JR