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14 Feb 2020 09:21 #21650 by Wingman1962

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Hello. Looking to buy my first turbine model, got my eye on something but would like some advice on it before parting with my cash. If anyone can help that would be great.
Cheers John

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14 Feb 2020 12:08 - 14 Feb 2020 12:09 #21654 by JRI

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Boomerang intro, boomerang nano, boomerang ?, Ripmax excallibur.
Go for a kerostart motor with low hours (<15) or recently serviced, e.g Jetcat P80, Jets Munts 80, Wren 80.
be careful of other engines as repairs/service might not be available.

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14 Feb 2020 12:32 #21656 by Wingman1962

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Cheers thanks for that. The turbine I was looking at has been withdrawn from sale. It was an excalibur with everything installed, spark t12 turbine, braked electric retracts, all servos and Futaba receiver along with various other things like wing bags, a stand, fuel bowser and pump all for £3000. Does that sound like a good deal do you think.

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14 Feb 2020 17:22 #21659 by JonTappin

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I wouldn't say that sounds particularly cheap, I'm sure if you keep looking you'd find something similar for less money.

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14 Feb 2020 18:01 #21660 by JonTappin

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There are 2 models on the JMA forum which may be of interest

Xcalibur +

jmajets.co.uk/board/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=...48681e4904356e1e6830

Boomerang Elan

jmajets.co.uk/board/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=...48681e4904356e1e6830

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14 Feb 2020 18:41 #21661 by Wingman1962

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Hi Jon, thanks for those two links, I think the Boomerang would be the better option for me, it looks like it's ready to go and having no experience with turbines would be difficult for me to put one together without a lot of help. If I take the plunge would you be able to help me with it?
Cheers John

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14 Feb 2020 18:59 - 14 Feb 2020 19:02 #21662 by JonTappin

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Of course, I'd be happy to help.

Do bear in mind though that under club rules you will have to do a separate flying competence test to be able to fly it on your own, anything over 7kg or turbine powered requires this. Having seen you fly your F14, I don't think you should have an issue with this though.

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14 Feb 2020 19:33 #21663 by Wingman1962

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Oops better get that sorted out then, been flying my Corsair and my spit which are both over 7kg. What does the competence test involve?

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14 Feb 2020 19:34 #21664 by JRI

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I bought my Boomerang intro as a complete package for £900 about 6 years ago - I have put in several hundred flights on it and it is still fun and has cost me £40 for a new kerostart plug and 3 or 4 turbine battery packs (around £25 each). They are out there, but you need to jump on your bike when you see one - same with excalliburs.

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14 Feb 2020 19:48 #21665 by Wingman1962

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Ok thanks for that, I'm in no rush so I will keep my eye open for a better price. Cheers

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