Yellow Starfire Grass takeoff
08-04-2009, 02:34 AM
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Yellow Starfire Grass takeoff
I have searched every where I can think, and have yet to find a video of a Y/A Starfire, OS/91-Dynamax powered off grass. Can anyone help? I know its old school, but we all can't go EDF or Turbine. Dig deep!!!! Thanks , Mark
08-04-2009, 06:47 AM
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RE: Yellow Starfire Grass takeoff
I don't have any video but I did fly my old OS.91 powered JMP Starfire II off of grass a couple of times. I dropped about 15 degrees of flap and it got off in about 200-250 feet. It weighed 12 3/4 pounds.
Here is the only pic of it I could find. The baby in the pic is 17 1/2 years old now
Here is the only pic of it I could find. The baby in the pic is 17 1/2 years old now
08-04-2009, 08:11 PM
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RE: Yellow Starfire Grass takeoff
Hi,
Are you needing vids as a proof-of-concept thing? I'm asking because I don't have any video, but I have taken my O.S. .91 powered Starfire of of VERY thick and tall grass. That inlet is extremely efficient and will push that bird right up off of the ground or the grass.
Are you needing vids as a proof-of-concept thing? I'm asking because I don't have any video, but I have taken my O.S. .91 powered Starfire of of VERY thick and tall grass. That inlet is extremely efficient and will push that bird right up off of the ground or the grass.
08-05-2009, 06:00 AM
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RE: Yellow Starfire Grass takeoff
Thanks, guys. I have a great video of a Y/A F-18 of grass ,OS/Dynamax. Just wanted to see a comparision. Most Starfires are all off of paved runways and EDF. As much as I would like to be with the BIG boys, I will have to start with ICDF. I know its old school, but I already have a complete power package , and it worked way back then, and it still works now. Just not as popular. At least, here at RCU, someone will answer your question. Thank You Very Much. Mark
08-05-2009, 08:50 AM
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Does the near 18 year old "baby" have any interest RC jets at all these days?
CoolerByTheLake, that ICDF Starfire may be old school but it's faster than some turbine powered jets and it's a ball to fly. I hope you enjoy it for years.
09-15-2009, 02:57 AM
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RE: Yellow Starfire Grass takeoff
I know this post is about a month out, but thanks for you replys. I am kind of back am forth between the Y/A Starfire of the F-18. I have talked with Shaun at Yellow, and he did suggest the Starfire over the F-18, as a starter jet.I know the Sarfire has a grest glide capability, wide gear stance. The F-18 has narrow gear, and perhaps less glide than the Starfire. Also, to do it right, the F-18 would be somewhat more costly. Here's a link to a good F-18 grass take off/landing off grass. http://www.sanfordaeromodelers.com/gallery/clubvids.htm Click on the F-18. This will be a long winter project, and might not get into the air for a year or more. Money is short. The economy isn't the greatest at this time. So I have much more time than $$$$$. Thanks for any replys. Mark.
