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Forum: RC Jets
06-22-2023, 11:25 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Going through some old vhs tapes and came across...

Going through some old vhs tapes and came across this. I would imagine most of us that love the Byron F15 will remember the Cloud Dancers that performed at the Byron Original air show. I remember...
Forum: RC Jets
06-19-2023, 09:20 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Just thought I would post a update on my F15,...

Just thought I would post a update on my F15, have 13 flights on it now and absolutely love it. One of my favorite jets now, its so easy to see and just the right speed for a relaxing flight. My...
Forum: RC Jets
04-16-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Yeah from what I remember as soon as I started to...

Yeah from what I remember as soon as I started to get into the elevator it rotated. My F18 you have to hold full for a few seconds for it to rotate the 15 wants to rotate pretty easy. At take off...
Forum: RC Jets
04-14-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

F15 flight 2

F15 flight 2
Forum: RC Jets
04-14-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Got 3 flights on my Byron F15 today, first...

Got 3 flights on my Byron F15 today, first flights for the year. Installed a Blue Box cockpit and the front windscreen is now permanent. With the cockpit in all the nose weight has been removed,...
Forum: RC Jets
11-28-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

So I flew my Byron F15 a month ago as seen in the...

So I flew my Byron F15 a month ago as seen in the video above and I loved it so much I got to thinking I wanted to start on another one incase anything were to happen to it I could get another one...
Forum: RC Jets
11-09-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

So was able to get 3 flights on my 15 today. Got...

So was able to get 3 flights on my 15 today. Got to say it's now my favorite jet to fly in my fleet, the previous champ was my Cougar but the 15 is just so enjoyable to fly. I could of got a couple...
Forum: RC Jets
11-05-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

No he never mentions his wet weight but from...

No he never mentions his wet weight but from other threads I have read those come out at around 60 dry. Here is the video that Lighter side of RC did on his F15 with him doing the cg, it looks like...
Forum: RC Jets
11-03-2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Pull up Now, I came across this thread yesterday....

Pull up Now, I came across this thread yesterday. It a build thread of a feibao F15c, he started out at the recommended cg that feibao had for the d and e model. He said it took 500 ft to rotate, so...
Forum: RC Jets
11-02-2022, 08:53 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

If you can get it to rotate I would think you...

If you can get it to rotate I would think you will be fine for the rest of the flight. Take off was the only time I got into the elevator a decent amount. Next time I fly it I will use half flaps...
Forum: RC Jets
11-02-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/940x2000/cg1_3cb695ddc603fbe1b22db656525a76904e0f3ad5.jpeg...
Forum: RC Jets
11-01-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Ok so my main wheel axle is 4 inch behind byron's...

Ok so my main wheel axle is 4 inch behind byron's cg. Had I thought more I would of moved the mains at least a inch farther forward to take some of the weight off the nose. I have 8 lbs on my nose...
Forum: RC Jets
11-01-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Well after 8 years of working on and off I...

Well after 8 years of working on and off I finally got a maiden on my Byron F15 today. All I can say is Wow, didnt need any trim even when I put the flaps down. I have twin KT85s in it and to me its...
Forum: RC Jets
04-06-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Couple of weeks ago it was warm enough for me to...

Couple of weeks ago it was warm enough for me to get all the parts primered. Then it turned cold again, but its starting to warm up so I can start sanding and primering all the parts. I too am...
Forum: RC Jets
02-21-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_3C5fmqbjI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_3C5fmqbjI
Forum: RC Jets
02-07-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Mines on the back burner for now. Getting...

Mines on the back burner for now. Getting everything ready for this flying season. This summer should finish the body work and have it ready to paint.
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Yes I will be adding bulkheads that will stiffen...

Yes I will be adding bulkheads that will stiffen the sides up.
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

This is what it looks like now. Will have the...

This is what it looks like now. Will have the wings glassed tonight and will start putting in the internal formers to strengthen the fuse and supports for the turbines.
...
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

And finally I added a carbon spar to the wing. ...

And finally I added a carbon spar to the wing. The Sleeve is glued to both ends of the fuse and runs the width of the fuse.
...
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Byron Gear Mod This is youtube video of my gear...

Byron Gear Mod This is youtube video of my gear working
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/image2_d2b2171217540bd8e0f7b253fa0cbe259cd2183f.jpeg...
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

For the gear I had a friend make the original...

For the gear I had a friend make the original byron plastic frame out of alum and increase the range of motion so the wheel would retract into the fuse more. I also went with a electric actuator to...
Forum: RC Jets
02-09-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 48,575
Posted By Airman98

Hello, A friend of mine told me about this thread...

Hello, A friend of mine told me about this thread and I thought I would share the build Im doing on my byron F15. I'll be installing 2 turbines, haven't decided yet on the size. There will be no...
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