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For 12-15 Lb. Thrust Engines
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The first flights on the
Electra "T" were accomplished on 20 July 08 using a JetCat P-60 for
power.
Of course, we liked it,
but what is more important is that some other jet guys at the field were
impressed. The slow flight characteristics and ease of landing
(due to the airfoil and big flaps) are what they thought was most
impressive.
The take-off weight is
17 lbs. with 1.9 liters of fuel on board and 7 minutes later the landing
weight is 131/2 lbs. making it very
comfortable in the landing pattern. It was a hot summer day
with the ambient temperature at 97°F.
Our "T" sports the
latest production paint scheme with Kawasaki green and blue on white
with a splash of orange. This scheme has been nicknamed "Greenie".
Of course, you can choose any Electra scheme for your "T" version.
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Compact Operation |
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Shown here is a CO2
Fire Bottle, 21/2 gallon Jersey Modeler Fuel Can,
a Robart hand operated Air Pump, a Starting Gas Tank, a JetCat GSU and
your Transmitter. |
If ease of transport and minimum effort at
the model field is important to you, the JetCat P-60 powered Electra "T"
is about as simple as a turbine operation can get. All you need to
go flying is shown here in a Honda "Fit". |
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The inside of the Electra "T" is totally
engineered. There are specially designed and laser cut mounting
boards for all components. The
model balance is perfect without the need for ballast anywhere. |
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The all new and compact size
"Air Blue" retracts worked flawlessly as well. They are designed to
fit into the same flex mounts of the Electra and Sabre Jet.
They will also retrofit into to early BVM Jets like the Maverick.
These units are light, strong, and made of the best American metals.
They have provisions for attaching strut doors and can accept Electra
"wire" struts or BVM Duro Struts. We opted to use the wire struts
in the Electra "T" for simplicity, cost, and weight considerations.
They worked quite ok. |
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