Part 1 of a little mini series on How to Get Started in RC Turbines! Thanks for watching!

Thank you this is great I took notes I will watch this more than once and like all your episodes I learned something new

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear and thank you!😊

Oooo, just learnt about Taxi Tanks. Can even apply using those with turbine helis. Sweet, now I'm think about making a mini APU or Huffer cart and can add in a taxi tank to it.🤔🙂👍

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

Great pieces of kit. I don't always use one but in certain flying sites or situations its necessary.

Eyyyy Video was right on time.

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect!😎

I would like to see a video about the Power Boxes, or power management systems that are used in most giant scale planes and jets. What they do, why people use them, what it does for the servos and how the receivers are used at the same time. Just a video for dummies like myself, and how all this new tech is used. I see the JR units in your jets, and would love to know about how it all works together, and how the wiring works. Thanks so much. Really appreciate all your videos!

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotabot! Great suggestion for the series!

Jon, I know it's not really "equipment" but I think fuel should be on the list. How to get it, mix it and use it :-)

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

Yea you bet! And a few guys ran out this weekend after using a Mr Funnel and purchased their own. The Mr Funnel saved lots of issues this weekend! Great Suggestion!

Im very new to Turbines, I understand that throttle management is very important especially when you are landing, I would find a lesson on the correct use of the throttle very helpful indeed

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil! Great suggestion for the series! Thanks for watching!

My Jersey Modeler Fuel system is still going strong after 9 years. I agree, if you buy good equipment it will last a long time. Great list

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent! 😊

Fantastic fly!

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

😊

That series of welcome to GT planes is perfect timing for me. I just got a nice Turbinator plane that is not quite finished. Major build is done, retracts installed and it is on my honey do list to finish after the Avrow Arrow (EDF) is all done. Yep, correct, i'll get the GT from you.😉 So, keep up the good work and show me the money....oop show me what to do. 😊

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al! HAHA. Thanks for watching and i'm glad the timing worked for you and hopefully many others! 😊

Thanks Jon!!

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

😊😎

Double compliment you make it interesting. Would like to get back to Canada for a holiday and play you a visit on your airfields. See all your jets. The one I love id not😂 a jet actually but the turboprop PC-21 Pilatus. As Swiss I love love this aircraft. One of our club members has one from skymaster (Armee de l’aire version).

@thelightersideofrc

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! If you do make it, make sure to get in touch!

Good show!

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks For Watching!

Great series idea, I am sure your knowledge is vast, great you doing this. Not sure I would fly a turbine for along time, but will be watching this closely 👍🏻

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!😊

Yeah thanks, needed this list!

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Great video as always. One thing I would enjoy seeing is what plane(s), most likely a large EDF, you would recommend as a "trainer" before actually getting your first turbine. Super Viper/T-33/F-86 from HSD all come to mind.

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

good video! i love my Hyperion charger. Been using it from 2014.

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sal. Yea I have a smaller single one too and that's my oldest. Just keeps on kicking!

Great video Johnathan, if possible you can make a video about fuel if required mixing how to do it in the property way

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! Thanks!

I just came across this channel while I’m getting into rc turbine jet! I must disagree 100% with hearing protection being an A&P mechanic my whole life in ear protection is not enough! I realize there is a difference between rc jet turbine and what I work on but what I have learn a lot more sounds than you think come from back of ears and just in ear protection is not enough! Just my thoughts you definitely know more than I do in rc aircraft!

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason. There is many other safety factors when it comes to running RC Turbines. One is staying away from the 180 degrees around the rear part of the turbine for 30 ft. Thrown blades, excessive noise etc. When your in front of the turbine it eliminates much of the noise.

This my radio. There are many like it but this one is mine. 😎

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

😊

Hi Jonthan, Turbines do require more equipment that glow, gas, or electric. I want to stay with electric for the two jet models I will eventually build. They are not as massive as the ones you build. :-) I have that Model Merchant 1:10 F-15 from the late 90's and a long kit of the Mark Frankel A3J Vigilante from Dec. RCM magazine I want to build. The fiberglass parts are still available as well as a set of foam wing cores. Thanks for these mini series and you and Katie stay safe.

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don! Yea there is lots of equipment involved for sure. Those sound like awesome kit's to get put together!

I’m really enjoying your video’s but I’m lacking in the mechanics of the whole turbine thing. ((Detailed))How they work, What each part does, What your doing while it’s running and what your fine tuning, I’d like to see a video of a very descriptive running turbine from startup to shutdown. Describing all components and what exactly they do and what to watch out for. I’ve watched quite a few of your videos on testing turbines but they were extremely edited and I don’t recall seeing anything that’s just on a test cycle from start to finish. Thanks for making this segment And keep them coming 👍👍👍

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Shaun! Thanks for all the questions and Suggestions! Love the idea!

How about a series of building a rc jet kit from the start to finish and the placement of everything that goes inside as you're building it.

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Serious reply/question.........Do I do this already with by builds?😉🤔😊

I know you’re in Canada Jonathan, but you have a ton of US viewers. How about a video on the turbine waiver process.

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thats an awesome suggestion! I think that would best be done as a collaboration. Need to find someone very familiar with the Process in the USA that is willing to be on video!

I wouldn't mind seeing a video on turbine maintenance.

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the suggestion!

Nice startup for beginners, but I am using " azot " Netrogenium from a pressure bottle as we are using in civil aircrafts, to keep my air system complete dry and corrosion free, with is very important, its a little more complicated but it works very fine, never had problems whit landing gear and brakes. Regards Remi from Belgium

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Remi! If something like that was more mainstream and available easier it would benefit many i'm assuming!

Will it ever be feasible (or economic) to produce turbofan engines for RC? Is there any advantage or just a whole load of disadvantage to turbofans at small scale?

@thelightersideofrc

4 ай бұрын

I have seen a few examples and it's a great option. you can take a tiny 45N turbine and hook it up to a turbo fan and get many times multiplied force. Big disadvantage is Size/Weight.

YO!!! What about the Hurracan PRO-ject!?

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. Saturday’s video!😉

You can also use halon fire extinguisher

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Yes for sure. Also possible but much less common.

@Lightning546

2 ай бұрын

Just make sure you have emergency O2 on hand as halon displaces oxygen and you can never be too careful.

Love to get into jets, but the sheer cost and crazy amount of fuel you burn for a 6 - 8 minute flight reminds me of why I don't fly electric either :) One day though, just to have one!

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

HAHA. Every time I think of that and calculate the cost of a single flight of a larger aircraft😂 I remind myself to no think of it again!

What a great video! I have been looking to venture into turbines. I already have my rating but I have unanswered questions, or maybe I should say, I have never gotten an answer I was comfortable with. It would be great if you could discuss some of the following. What are the major turbine brands? Who do you think has the market cornered? WHERE ARE THE SERVICE CENTERS? I'm not really down with shipping to Spain or England to have my engine serviced, seems risky to me. Maybe not? Used turbine purchases are OK or maybe risky? What to expect when sending in for the service intervals? Is it ever more than the "service fee" (parts?)? What is the life span of a turbine assuming it has been cared for properly? Do they need broken in like a gasser? What about fittings? There are so many sizes and types! Will I notice a difference in power between a 45 and a 60 or a 60 and a 70? Why not a bigger turbine and then limit the max RPM for the airframe? AHHH so many questions! I could go on and on but I think Ive said enough. Maybe these will give you some talking points in your series. Hope to grow my channel similar to yours, although, I am not sure I'd like to be as large! Thanks for the read!

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

JAKE!!!! Such a great List! I think all these questions deserve a video of their own just about engine choice! Awesome!

Hi, I would like to see if you can make a video on set electronics such as fly controllers, gyros using different transmitters such as Spektrum, Futaba and JR. I'm transitioning from EDF Jets to a Turbine jets I would like to get better understanding on how those gadgets works and proper parameters settings. I use a spektrum transmitter 10 channel for now,but I will get a new transmitter with more channels by the time I start getting the electronics for the jet I putting together a good video using different transmitter will help .like all your videos and to care RC Community.

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Irvin! 😎

Really enjoy your channel, Looking to move to jets. Although I am guessing most of you big jets are over 15 thousand dollers ready to run?

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Martin. Yea the bigger ones escalate in price. You should be able to find something in the 4-5k range possibly used. We will get more into that stuff soon!

I've always wondered what happened to your hand..if it was ana ccident or you were born with it I didn't notice it for probly 6 months doesn't seem to hinder you .. and I'm not being any thing other than curious and I understand if you don't want to share....I will still be here watching everything you put out and dreaming of they days I fly one of the turbine jets rather than help the guys move theirs and put them together and start or spot for them lol

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

Hello Tory. Don't mind talking about it at all. I was born this way so i've never known any different. No amazing stories or horrific accidents. It doesn't slow me down with most things but stupid stuff can sometimes be a pain. Like opening a jar with a twist lid.

Sir hi, what happened to your fingers on your left hand ? was very much up set to see them, please tell me.

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

No exciting stories. Just born that way.

just waiting on Murray Tole to sell me one 😆

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

HAHA. There are always lots floating around for sale! Don't Wait for Murray!😉

What battery and charger would you recommend for that fuel jug? No lipo I’m looking for nickel metal hydride

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

Anything 7-12 V will work. If your getting the variable flow then it's adjustable so battery voltage is less important. If it's fixed flow then I would go 5-6v myself.

@octane2099

Жыл бұрын

@@thelightersideofrc thank you will do

What would be a good starter jet (that's under 50lb ) fully loaded ie fuel , battery USA regs with out special license to fly

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

That's going to be the topic Of the next video I believe.......The Aircraft!

Probably a no brainer, but the first thing I recommend if someone is not close to me is ti find some guys in the area that are "sucessfully" flying turbine aircraft and get hands-on help with the planes, federal regulations, flying sites, etc....

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Sheldon! Insanely difficult with out some helping hands and guidance.

what about EDF's?

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

You bet! I think we will touch on EDF's in "The Aircraft" Portion of the series.

How to takeoff and land a jet ????

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Frank! Thanks!

Where's the other parts?

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

Still to be made!

Um, are you promoting that tool box tool organization?? 🤪 i mean if you can put your hand in there with your eyes closed and pull out the tool you need, that's PRO level right there.😏

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

HAHA. My black tool box is completely organized. My RC Tool box is just everything chucked in but I know every tool that's in there.

Is turbine aircraft a rich man's hobby?

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

Purely based on money I suppose it depends on what your priorities are? This may be a longer reply than you were looking for but I see many guys that say " I really want to get into turbines someday but it's so expensive and I cant afford it". Yet they spend $500 on a new foamy, the next week they go buy a used $800 prop plane. the next week they find a good deal on a used engine and spend another $500. so on and so on. They end up with a shop full of projects and stuff. That may be enjoyable to them but they could have taken that money and purchased a great used Turbine aircraft for a decent price.

@rodneyburrell207

Жыл бұрын

@The Lighter Side Of RC You are the Expert, and I appreciate any and all comments and correspondence with you! Thank you!

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rodney!😊

we see your dog sometimes,why not the bird.

@thelightersideofrc

2 жыл бұрын

HA! Bird is a pain in the butt sometimes. She will make an appearance soon. 😉

I've watched probably 10 of your videos and just noticed your hand dood wtf happened there??

@thelightersideofrc

Жыл бұрын

Haha. No exciting story or prop incident. Just born that way.

@peckerwood780

Жыл бұрын

@@thelightersideofrc ahh man you gotta come up with something better than that lol that's cool. Thanks for the videos