Soaring USA - Jeemo Jet

Graduate from EDF to real Jet Power with this exciting new kerosene turbine model sailplane!

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Jeemo

Talk about EXCITING! Introducing Jeemo from Glider-It, the FIRST and so far the ONLY motorglider with a dedicated and integrated turbine inside! Jeemo is engineered as an almost ready to fly kit. (Turbine sold separately.)

The Jeemo is specifically designed to fit the Kingtech K-45G3 turbine which burns either Jet A1 or Kerosene. Kingtech is the technical sponsor of the project. Jeemo can be easily assembled and ready to fly in approximately in eight hours of work.

Jeemo is produced in two different layouts: Fast Slope (FS) and Power Dynamic (PD) applying Glider-It’s latest EXTRALIGHT TECHNOLOGY.

The Jeemo’s kit will be provided with everything is required for the installation of the Kingtech K45 turbine.

Glider_it: Jeemo's maiden flight official video (1 min 59 sec)

The kit includes:

  • Plywood gas turbine support glued directly in the mould
  • Gas turbine rails with correct incidence
  • Fuel tank rails
  • Dedicated fuel tank
  • Gas turbine exhaust pipe that will provide correct contact with the fuselage
  • 3D printed servo supports for wings servos
  • High quality CNC milled wood supports for receiver, battery, and gas turbine control board
  • Carbon fiber canopy ready to be installed
  • CNC milled fiberglass wing and tail control horns

Technical Data

  • Wing span: 126 in (3.2 m)
  • Wing area: 1,193 in2 (77 dm2)
  • Fuselage length: 67 in (1.7 m)
  • Weight (FS, extralight tech.): 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg)
  • Wing load (FS, extralight tech.): 31.8 oz/ft2 (97 g/dm2)
  • Wing airfoil: Mod. HN 163 TA

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Nov 26, 2020, 06:22 PM
ARGliding
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That's pretty wild!! Excellent color scheme.
Nov 26, 2020, 09:00 PM
heli-headcase
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The Xicoy X45 turbine should be an excellent option too.
Nov 27, 2020, 10:42 AM
s2000
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Hand launch or dolly launch?
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Nov 29, 2020, 01:07 PM
fly2bob
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Probably can't hand launch it, and has to be dolly launched.

I want one!

I imagine though that the turbine jet cost as much as the glider itself, and then you need Electronics also.

Anybody got 5K to loan me? lol

Bob
Dec 07, 2020, 01:34 PM
SwampFlier
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I don't think this qualifies as a "Glider"???
It's a jet airplane with no landing gear
It's a beauty nonetheless....
Dec 12, 2020, 08:47 AM
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A Kingtech K45G3 cost less than the kit. The kit is quite complete. Looks like after the turbine you just need to add servos and you RX. Plus the dolly. It should be under 5K complete.
Looks like a hoot to fly.
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Dec 12, 2020, 10:00 PM
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Jeemo Jet Glider

Glider_it Jeemo: take off with dolly, acro and gliding! (3 min 28 sec)
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Dec 15, 2020, 09:48 AM
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Unfortunately there isn't anywhere I know of in San Diego Diego that I would be able to fly it due to the altitude ceiling limits and the noise.

Bob
Dec 15, 2020, 03:03 PM
BMatthews
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Quote:
Originally Posted by s2000
Hand launch or dolly launch?
Long gauntlet Nomex gloves anyone?

Love the shape. Certainly one of those times though where "if one has to ask the price then one has no business buying one, does one?" applies
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