IMO, The best airframe ...
02-19-2009, 04:45 PM
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IMO, The best airframe ...
Let's try something here. We're always trying to match an airframe to a turbine or vice versa. Why doesn't everbody that flies and reads this jet forum recommend an airframe for a certain turbine class.
IE: IMO . Best airframe for a P80 turbine is a BVM Bobcat.
Doesn't matter what you fly, whether its a sport or scale jet. Let's get some really biased opinions going here... Might be fun!
IE: IMO . Best airframe for a P80 turbine is a BVM Bobcat.
Doesn't matter what you fly, whether its a sport or scale jet. Let's get some really biased opinions going here... Might be fun!
02-19-2009, 05:28 PM
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RE: IMO, The best airframe ...
Bobcat with a P80?? Not sure about that, my choice for that airframe is definatly a Merlin 90. Less weight, less fuel and more go[8D]
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02-19-2009, 06:35 PM
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Bobcat with a P80?? Not sure about that, my choice for that airframe is definatly a Merlin 90. Less weight, less fuel and more go[8D]
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Bobcat with a P80?? Not sure about that, my choice for that airframe is definatly a Merlin 90. Less weight, less fuel and more go[8D]
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Apart from of course a Bobcat with a Supersport !! lol Its just my thumbs aren't as quick as yours
02-19-2009, 11:16 PM
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Billy,
You west coast boys are sure running alot of Firebirds lately.My Firebird project is wrapping up,but I'm just running a lowly 36lb Simjet Nexus.I called Tom when I saw/read about all the big blocks you guys are running in this airframe.I like to go fast and hill climb as much as the next guy.He said I should run with what I've got,and that you really can't keep the big blocks wide open in the straight and level mode for more than 3 seconds.My point is perception is a very subjective thing.I bought a Tam A-4 from the famous Dougie over there,and the thing couldn't get out of its own way.
I don't know if you saw the video of my raptor,but I'mattaching the link.IMHO,it was 25% fatser than my super bandit,and I'm thinking my Firebird will be 25% faster than it.In any case,good luck,and if any of you west coast guys get out this way,come and see us.Farviewflyers.net.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fPUAZFi1qg
You west coast boys are sure running alot of Firebirds lately.My Firebird project is wrapping up,but I'm just running a lowly 36lb Simjet Nexus.I called Tom when I saw/read about all the big blocks you guys are running in this airframe.I like to go fast and hill climb as much as the next guy.He said I should run with what I've got,and that you really can't keep the big blocks wide open in the straight and level mode for more than 3 seconds.My point is perception is a very subjective thing.I bought a Tam A-4 from the famous Dougie over there,and the thing couldn't get out of its own way.
I don't know if you saw the video of my raptor,but I'mattaching the link.IMHO,it was 25% fatser than my super bandit,and I'm thinking my Firebird will be 25% faster than it.In any case,good luck,and if any of you west coast guys get out this way,come and see us.Farviewflyers.net.
Erik
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fPUAZFi1qg
02-20-2009, 12:58 AM
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RE: IMO, The best airframe ...
Will do Eric. I'm sure your Firebird will haul the mail. It is a very sleek and low drag airframe. All F Bird owners should meet for an all out hillclimb'n session
Oh and by the way, Last time I flew the Firebird I was on the throttle for 2 laps. 2 VERY HOT LAPS.........Underwear check time! Maybe this weekend I'll go for 3[sm=bananahead.gif]
Billy
Oh and by the way, Last time I flew the Firebird I was on the throttle for 2 laps. 2 VERY HOT LAPS.........Underwear check time!
Maybe this weekend I'll go for 3[sm=bananahead.gif]Billy
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RE: IMO, The best airframe ...
Make sure you bring some "OOPS I CRAPPED MY PANTS"....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blwBv...next=1&index=8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blwBv...next=1&index=8
02-20-2009, 01:43 AM
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Will do Eric. I'm sure your Firebird will haul the mail. It is a very sleek and low drag airframe. All F Bird owners should meet for an all out hillclimb'n session
Oh and by the way, Last time I flew the Firebird I was on the throttle for 2 laps. 2 VERY HOT LAPS.........Underwear check time! Maybe this weekend I'll go for 3[sm=bananahead.gif]
Billy
Will do Eric. I'm sure your Firebird will haul the mail. It is a very sleek and low drag airframe. All F Bird owners should meet for an all out hillclimb'n session
Oh and by the way, Last time I flew the Firebird I was on the throttle for 2 laps. 2 VERY HOT LAPS.........Underwear check time!
Maybe this weekend I'll go for 3[sm=bananahead.gif]Billy
One of these days I'll have to make it out to see this in person myself. Last time was with Sung and his Oly powered Firebird at Crows Landing.
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02-20-2009, 06:00 PM
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Maybe this weekend I'll go for 3[sm=bananahead.gif]
Billy
Maybe this weekend I'll go for 3[sm=bananahead.gif]
Billy
Better wait until I get out there so I can watch!
