Thread Tools
This thread is privately moderated by pardus, who may elect to delete unwanted replies.
Mar 01, 2010, 02:25 PM
Graham Dyer
pardus's Avatar
Thread OP
Discussion

EDF Canadair Business Jet


Some photos and video from my 'jet'

video thread here: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=880894

Fun-scale scratch-built from polystyrene foam, unprinted paper, wood glue and covered in Solarfilm, completed July 2008

Motors: 2 x E-flight Park 370 3600's (now using L2855's and CS10 blade fans)
Fans: 2 x GWS EDF64's
Batteries used: 2 x 3S HXT2200 or 1 x 4S A123 2300 or 3S Rhino 2550mAh or (currently) 3S Turnigy 5000mAh.
ESC's: 2 x Turnigy Plush 40A.

Takeoff from a 3 wheeled foam 'dolly' with it's own RX and servo for steering.
Added full mechanical retracts in 2009
Replaced the mechnicals for servoless retracts in 2012

Builder: George Storbeck (90%) (sadly George passed away last year, RIP buddy), Graham Dyer
Design: Graham Dyer, George Storbeck
Pilot: Graham Dyer
Last edited by pardus; Nov 13, 2012 at 09:26 AM.
Sign up now
to remove ads between posts
Mar 01, 2010, 06:48 PM
I like foam
mikeythev's Avatar
Nice work on the Jet! What type of flight times? Weight? It's beautiful!
Mar 01, 2010, 09:41 PM
Supersonic hover
Esprit440's Avatar
Really nice plane and videos! It's quite an elegant flyer.

The wingtip video sounds like a ride in the back of the real thing! Your landings may be a little better though.

-Matt
Oct 25, 2010, 05:23 AM
Graham Dyer
pardus's Avatar
Thread OP
Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeythev
Nice work on the Jet! What type of flight times? Weight? It's beautiful!
Thank you, weight around 2.1kg & flight time around 8 minutes (safe)


Quick Reply
Message:
Thread Tools

Similar Threads
Category Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Discussion EasyTigerLine Twin Business Jet 101mm EDF whwong Electric Ducted Fan Jet Talk 10 Jun 21, 2009 01:31 PM
Discussion New EDF business jet? (Pictures) - anyone have more info? Ben_E Electric Ducted Fan Jet Talk 129 Mar 09, 2009 10:30 AM
Sold Micro Cessna Citation Business Jet with twin EDF 40 shschon Aircraft - Electric - Jets (FS/W) 4 Nov 07, 2006 11:01 AM
Sold EDF Business Jet kit NIB bruff Aircraft - Electric - Jets (FS/W) 2 Jul 13, 2006 04:37 PM
EDF Business Jet EDFmodel Electric Ducted Fan Jet Talk 141 Apr 11, 2006 11:07 AM