If Carlsberg made vectored-thrust jet turbine powered sports model aircraft .....
This 330 kph plus, 1.75m wingspan, 133N JetCat P120-SX powered, vectored-thrust variant of Nizz's most excellent AMRX_EA, is probably (no, IS) THE best vectored-thrust fast jet trainer on the Swaps!
She's quite a bit more lively than the standard AMRX, but even so, she 's not only for hardened RF jockeys; with a little practice almost anyone could get this kite to perform some quite thrilling stunts - more later!
Weighing 11.5 kg empty, and 14 kg with a full 2.8 litre tank, she's no light-weight, in any sense of the phrase! She's robust and fast - very fast and very lively at full chat!
330 kph is well over 200 mph in old money.
And after you've burnt-off 2 litres or so,she goes even faster!
But she flys as if it's on rails - and goes exactly were you point her, quickly! 'Beating-up' the airfield at low,low,low level (but fast, fast, fast speeds) is easy but she climbs and dives, and flicks, and spins, like a autumn leaf on a breezy day, if you want her to.
I'm not so sure about putting this gal into production (but I am absolutely positive about that with regard to her sister - she really should be in production!)
The dimensions, weights and engine parameters are all realistic - a tad heavy if anything - but the engine parameters are 100% accurate. Even the CofG works out (with the fuel tank 'bang-over' the neutral point) too.
A full 2.8 litre tank will keep her going at full chat for just under 8 mins - very reasonable.
The air brake is controlled by the throttle - close the throttle and the 'brake pops out, open the tap a tadge and it tucks away again. Simple.
The wheel brakes are controlled by the the elevator stick - push the stick to apply the wheel brakes - neutral stick (or 'up' elevator) releases the wheel brakes.
If you use full flap for take-off she does it all for herself, darn very nearly lands herself too!.
Now to the stunts:
Take-off, without flaps, at full throttle, rotate gentlly then get the gear up smartish. Pull back on the stick and get her climbing vertically then easy back on the throttle.
As she almost comes to a stop, pointing straight up, pull back hard on the stick (and hold it there) whilst opening the tap fully: She will start to tumble over and over - quite impressive!
Watch that she doesn't lose too much altitude!
To escape, make sure that the tap is fully open and centre the stick, just as she passes pointing verically down, and fly away.
You can get her to do flat spins too, and I'm sure you will find some more neat tricks! Have fun!
Keep up the excellent work Nizz, and hats off to you once again.
Nigel_B
This 330 kph plus, 1.75m wingspan, 133N JetCat P120-SX powered, vectored-thrust variant of Nizz's most excellent AMRX_EA, is probably (no, IS) THE best vectored-thrust fast jet trainer on the Swaps!
She's quite a bit more lively than the standard AMRX, but even so, she 's not only for hardened RF jockeys; with a little practice almost anyone could get this kite to perform some quite thrilling stunts - more later!
Weighing 11.5 kg empty, and 14 kg with a full 2.8 litre tank, she's no light-weight, in any sense of the phrase! She's robust and fast - very fast and very lively at full chat!
330 kph is well over 200 mph in old money.
And after you've burnt-off 2 litres or so,she goes even faster!
But she flys as if it's on rails - and goes exactly were you point her, quickly! 'Beating-up' the airfield at low,low,low level (but fast, fast, fast speeds) is easy but she climbs and dives, and flicks, and spins, like a autumn leaf on a breezy day, if you want her to.
I'm not so sure about putting this gal into production (but I am absolutely positive about that with regard to her sister - she really should be in production!)
The dimensions, weights and engine parameters are all realistic - a tad heavy if anything - but the engine parameters are 100% accurate. Even the CofG works out (with the fuel tank 'bang-over' the neutral point) too.
A full 2.8 litre tank will keep her going at full chat for just under 8 mins - very reasonable.
The air brake is controlled by the throttle - close the throttle and the 'brake pops out, open the tap a tadge and it tucks away again. Simple.
The wheel brakes are controlled by the the elevator stick - push the stick to apply the wheel brakes - neutral stick (or 'up' elevator) releases the wheel brakes.
If you use full flap for take-off she does it all for herself, darn very nearly lands herself too!.
Now to the stunts:
Take-off, without flaps, at full throttle, rotate gentlly then get the gear up smartish. Pull back on the stick and get her climbing vertically then easy back on the throttle.
As she almost comes to a stop, pointing straight up, pull back hard on the stick (and hold it there) whilst opening the tap fully: She will start to tumble over and over - quite impressive!
Watch that she doesn't lose too much altitude!
To escape, make sure that the tap is fully open and centre the stick, just as she passes pointing verically down, and fly away.
You can get her to do flat spins too, and I'm sure you will find some more neat tricks! Have fun!
Keep up the excellent work Nizz, and hats off to you once again.
Nigel_B
