Saturday, August 06, 2005
Steve's Video Of The Day: R/C B-52 Test-Flight!
I tell you, this would just about be as much fun as flying the real thing! (Well, not quite, but still would be a "hoot!", and yes, they are "jet engines"!)
VIDEO - R/C B-52 Test-Flight!
Photo of the 8 tiny jet engines used in the R/C B-52! Amazing!
R/C B-52 Specs:
Builder: Gordon Nichols
Contributing Team Members:
Lance Bell (Co-constuctor, plans)
Neil Dare (Undercarriage systems design and build)
Dave Biddington (Engine pod design and moulding)
Bob Everitt (Tail cone and rear armament construction)
Wingspan: 23'
Length: 23'
Speed: ?
Range: ?
Dry Weight: 297 lbs
Fueled Weight: 330lbs (inside the CAA 150kg limit)
Fuel Capacity: 22 litres Jet A1
Kit Manufacturer: N/A
Kit Availability: N/A
Servo/Usage List: N/A
Engine Specs:
Make: Wren
Model: MW54
Thrust: 12Lbs
Sponsor List:
Inwood Models (Balsa, wheels, etc)
SM Services (Electronics and avionic controls)
Jersey Modeler Fuel Can Systems
Radio: Futaba PCM
VIDEO - R/C B-52 Test-Flight!
Photo of the 8 tiny jet engines used in the R/C B-52! Amazing!
R/C B-52 Specs:
Builder: Gordon Nichols
Contributing Team Members:
Lance Bell (Co-constuctor, plans)
Neil Dare (Undercarriage systems design and build)
Dave Biddington (Engine pod design and moulding)
Bob Everitt (Tail cone and rear armament construction)
Wingspan: 23'
Length: 23'
Speed: ?
Range: ?
Dry Weight: 297 lbs
Fueled Weight: 330lbs (inside the CAA 150kg limit)
Fuel Capacity: 22 litres Jet A1
Kit Manufacturer: N/A
Kit Availability: N/A
Servo/Usage List: N/A
Engine Specs:
Make: Wren
Model: MW54
Thrust: 12Lbs
Sponsor List:
Inwood Models (Balsa, wheels, etc)
SM Services (Electronics and avionic controls)
Jersey Modeler Fuel Can Systems
Radio: Futaba PCM
