Toys for Tots at PVMAC
I hope to see a big turn-out this weekend for the Toys for Tots Fun Fly at PVMAC. I’ll be out there with the ASM B17, NT Jets Panther, and perhaps a couple of new BH Models Prototypes. Obviously this is a great cause, PVMAC is a GREAT Club, and Prado is a great field.
Click HERE to get more info! PVMAC.com
John Reid from Model Airplane News posted coverage of my N-Tech Jets Panther maiden voyage.
N-Tech Jets Panther F9F
This is a new Jet. We expect them in stock in 2-3 weeks. See specs and info below. This is some rough information about this very nice, great flying high performance EDF. It includes the retracts, air system, and struts. Power system and radio are required, sold separately of course.
N-Tech Jets
Panther F9F
EDF ARF R/C Jet
Item No 190150
Mfg No. NTJ-01
Wingspan: 1829mm – 72in
Length: 1800mm – 70.85in
Flying Weight: – 18-21 lb
Fan Size: 120mm
Power System: 12S
Functions: A/E/T/R/F/G
Optional Brakes
Features List:
Wood Wing and Stabilizer Construction
Molded Fuselage with Wood Structure (ABS Skins with Plywood and Carbon structure)
Factory Covered Flying Surfaces and Painted Fuselage
Complete Hardware Pack
Removable Wings
Functional Nose Gear Doors
Basic Molded Cockpit
Mounting and Ducting Optimized for Electric Power
Recommended Items:
9-10 Channel Computer Radio (We used the SD-10G)
8 Servos
120mm Fan
EDF Motor
12S Li-Po Battery (5000 to 6000 mAh)
160amp ESC
Air Pump for Retracts
Big High Performance Electric Jet
Step up from foam and micro jets! Experience high performance electric jet performance with a model that is big, forgiving and fast. The Panther has exceptional qualities in flight, is stable on approach, and is not pitch sensitive with extended flaps. At speeds of over 120mph, the Panther is fast and fun with a performance envelope almost any experienced R/C pilot will enjoy. Good looking and great flying, the N-Tech Jets Panther is a stunning aircraft that is a joy to fly.
Pictures for Box:
Main 3/4 shot
Smaller Detail Shots:
1. Flaps
2. Canopy
3. Retracts
Next info is for instructions:
Items Used to Complete our Panther
Radio:
We recommend an 8-10 channel radio for convenience although technically the Panther only has 6 functions: Ailerons, Rudder, Elevator, Flaps, Throttle, and Retracts.
Qty 7 94851 Metal Gear Servos (or similar)
Qty 1 94722 Standard Servo (or similar)
qty 2 750mm Extensions (for tail servos)
qty 4 500mm Extensions (from wing joint to receiver)
qty 2 300mm Extensions (from Ail servos to wing joint)
qty 1 100mm Extension (from steering servo to receiver)
(If your radio is only 6-8 channel, you’ll need QTY 3 Y-harnesses for the Aileron and Flaps and Steering/rudder servos).
Servo Lead retainers (Heat shrink, molded clips, whatever is your preference
Receiver Battery: We recommend either a 5 cell Ni-MH pack of 1600 or more mAh rating, or a Li-FE 6.6v receiver battery with 1600mAh or more rating.
Power System:
-120mm Fan
-12S Motor
(We used the Neu Motor for the E-Turbax fan although other motor/fan systems of this size and rating will work)
-Castle 160HV (The power system does not draw this much current but EDF systems tend to be very demanding of the ESC, thus we use an ESC rated a little higher than necessary)
-12S 5000 to 6500mAh LiPO packs, minimum 40C rating (The airplane is setup for using two separate 6S packs sometimes called Saddle Packs)
-6mm Gold Connectors or similar (Castle 6.5mm connectors for example)
-Mounting Screws for the Fan Unit (different fans may have different requirements, we used #4 x 3/4 Dubro Socket Head Wood Screws for mounting the E-Turbax Fan)
Other Items:
-The fuselage can be broken down into two parts, so we installed air-line connectors at the fuselage break, it required 3. Robart, Jet Hangar Hobbies, or other similar air-line connectors will work.
-Glues: We used Wood Glue, Epoxy, and C/A (instant glue)
-Threadlock, (blue or semi-permanent, do NOT use “red” or permanent thread lock)
-Tape: Gaffer’s Tape or bi-directional Packing Tape will work. This is to seal off the air between duct joints and around the motor wires where they exit the exhaust air duct.
-Basic tools (file, wire cutter, pliers, hobby knife, various metric hex-drivers, small drill bits, drill, etc)
-Paint to detail the cockpit (Optional)
-Small amont of fiberglass cloth (3/4 to 1 oz weight)
I saw this on twitter and I thought, “How Appropriate”. Truly it seems like the last few months have simply vanished. My kids are bigger (Kids, my two oldest sons are now in College!) there’s new things to do, the holidays are here, and it feels like it should be JULY.
Now that Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is fast-approaching, I’m reminded of why retail in the hobby business is so much fun. New stuff shows up last-minute (it’s always fun to get new stuff, even at work), and we have SO MANY new people coming into the hobby!
We now have a complete boat line (Joysway), The U-2 Spylane has arrived including a version that is i-Bind (2.4GHz compatible with Airtronics transmitters!), a new sport park-flyer call the Dash 1M, and 3 new cars (along with a myriad of other cool stuff). If any of these products interest you I urge you to check them out. They are great. They look great, and most importantly, they work great. Fly the U-2 and you’ll see what I’m mean. Never have I flown an EDF that’s so incredibly easy to fly!
Today I found out we’ve sold simply a TON of our new cars. I know, it’s not a plane, but one of the cars is really a dedicated entry-level truck (called the Vertex) and it’s simply flying off the shelf and everyone of them we’re told is going to a new car-hobbyist! Not exactly bad news!
A little catching up…….
What have I been doing, since I’ve neglected my poor blog? Well flying mostly (and getting ready at work for 4th quarter!). My JHH Panther is coming along although not nearly as far along as Larry’s. He’s flown his, and I’m still sanding on the wings.
Have only just started my Pacemaker. You’d think it’d be done, but there’s just been no time to build.
I DID fly our new BH Models Stuka Electric. Wow, what a great plane. Stuka’s are said to be hard to fly, this one is a pussycat. Beautiful size too. I have a 10cell 5000mAh Hobby People battery, a KMS 5331/10 motor, 80 amp Hi-Voltage ESC, and of course Airtronics all around. NEAT flying airplane.
Ok, I’m caught up, I’ve found at least the last month of 2010 and if you’re finding yourself in the same boat I am (seems like time is truly flying by), don’t miss out. Have a wonderful holiday with family, friends, and hobbies.
Happy Holidays
-Mike
Mike's I Fly R/C Blog 