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Forum: RC Jets
04-20-2020, 03:04 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

I get my carbon fibre here in the UK from Easy...

I get my carbon fibre here in the UK from Easy Composites.
One fix I would suggest is to Hysol a carbon fibre tube or rod inside the normal tube, before it bends !

My Reaction is currently...
Forum: RC Jets
04-20-2020, 12:42 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

........but be careful guys ! This jet has a...

........but be careful guys !

This jet has a BIG thick wing which makes it VERY manoeverable . Wont spin or snap however provoked ! Totally docile.

However, a few flights ago I was doing square...
Forum: RC Jets
05-05-2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Do it the very easy way. :


Easy and accurate C of G calculation:

Place model nose against wall, measure the distance of each wheel axle, main and nose, to wall. (you can use any other...
Forum: RC Jets
03-16-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Just got back from a cruise around SE Asia including, by chance, a night stop in Bangkok at the very time PST was moving into their new factory.

Saw the Revision, new long nose Reaction, the...
Forum: RC Jets
02-27-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

I had four more great flights with mine today. NOTHING comes close to this jet for close-in, slow, flying and aerobatics, its a real FUN machine.

I am using it as test bed for the large...
Forum: RC Jets
04-16-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Flying the Reaction at Wangaratta went extremely well, had about 12 flights, had a ball and the 1300 is perfect for the machine. Had a wheels up landing due to a cpneumtaic leak in a coupling (NOT a...
Forum: RC Jets
03-19-2009, 04:23 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

I plan to have my Reaction at Wangaratta jets so anyone who wants to fly it is welcome. I can offer buddy box flying on throttle left but if you are otherwise inclined bring your own JR mode 1 tx ....
Forum: RC Jets
03-19-2009, 01:48 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Issue just out. DG.
Forum: RC Jets
03-18-2009, 05:23 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

The latest RCJI has a full "Build" article on the Reaction and details of the removable tail units, which work just fine. The text has just gone off for the final article on flying the aircraft. All...
Forum: RC Jets
02-28-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Test flew my PST Reaction for the RCJI review yesterday at a private airfield near Canberra. (truly I have seen the promised land !) Not the best conditions witha strong x/wind but logged six...
Forum: RC Jets
01-15-2009, 04:40 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Hi Guys,

I would love to have travelled to NZ and as anyone in Australia knows I fly continuously when the facilities are available. Very much regret I can't make it this year due family...
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Here she is ready to go (after adding more lead to the nose). PST 1300 and JR PCM 12 X on 2.4. Twin Duralite receiver batteries and Duralite for ECU. No airbrake.

Spent quite some time...
Forum: RC Jets
01-11-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Jeremy, its the Ultra Bandit fin mount tube and bracket. I'm sure PST could make something very similar. The whole thing is now rock solid and makes handling much easier. I'll be taking more photos...
Forum: RC Jets
01-08-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Well, mine is finished now, equipment installation took a little longer than expected. Mine has a PST 1300 and a new JR PCM12x on 2.4. Just the final balance and engine runs to go.

The...
Forum: RC Jets
01-04-2009, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

With holidays over my Reaction will be ready for flight tests this weekend. All pneumatic components left on leak test for several days , ZERO leakage .

I really am bowled over at the quality...
Forum: RC Jets
11-22-2008, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Sorry, Xantos, I misled you over the slam times, it wasn't 3.5 seconds but over 10 slams using my new digital stopwatch the average was 3.75 seconds !! Timing was from first moving the throttle lever...
Forum: RC Jets
11-22-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Having just gone right though this thread, I have to agree with the enthusiasm , this is a great kit, can't wait to get started.

As for removeable tail surfaces this will be done as I often...
Forum: RC Jets
11-22-2008, 05:05 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

I will do it again tomorrow with a 1/100th sec stopwatch in place of the Tx stopwatch. It was when checking the slam max temp. that I first noticed the rapid accel. It is significantly faster and...
Forum: RC Jets
11-20-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Just completed the engine runs for the RCJI review PST1600R, what an absolute gem !

As well as immaculate starting and cool running, idle to full power was averaging around 3.5 seconds and very...
Forum: RC Jets
11-20-2008, 04:47 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

Great minds.................
.
Many thanks,

David.
Forum: RC Jets
11-20-2008, 03:06 AM
Replies: 1,181
Views: 209,635
Posted By David Gladwin

RE: Reaction ARF - PST/BTE All-Composite Sport Jet

My RCJI review model arrived today. Best quality ARTF I have seen to date, quite superbly done. Will have PST 1300 R and JR 12x on 2.4 Its gonna be a lot of fun !

Full kit review in next RCJI...
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