Keith Mitchell has successfully completed the first two of his 30% Hawker Hunter's test flights. Powered by 2 Merlin 160 jet turbine engines and 5 years in the making.
There's a video of the second flight here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtzD6Yykd9g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtzD6Yykd9g)

This was one of the related links on youtube. Check out how low these guys were in their full size Hunters:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nkHAxopMPk&mode=related&search=

Great Looking plane. Congrats on the test flight may the success continue.

Egor

That is a neat plane, about $8000 just in engines is impresive alone. Sounds great too!

AWESOME test flight.. and wow.. VERY sweet landing habits!!

Nice. Any photos of the insides?

Thats one nice looking warbird.

That is one sweet flying warbird.

Nice Job.

Let's see, her in house, just walked by the computer room.

Hey dear, can I spend $3000 on a model airplane engine?

You :censored: crazy? was the reply.


Guess that means no.

However I did tell her that If that was a riddle. The answer to her question is yes.:D So this means she meant YES. Right guys?

Magnificent!

-dave

hi :) guys
Absolutely beautiful
Thanks for the link Merlin
:D Clear skies and good flying.

How is it twin turbines with one exhaust outlet? Am i missing something?

No reason why a dual intake pipe can't end in a single outlet.

The jetpipe is actually single; it is a flattened oval at the entry and changes section to a circular section, 5.75" in diameter. The length of the pipe is 4 feet and the cross sectional areas of the duct are designed so as to result in no pipe losses (see photo).

The original pipe was constructed of 0.2mm stainless steel which had to be strengthened with 0.5mm bands and longitudinal strips to combat thermal expansion/suction effects. However after around 2 hours running it began to fatigue and crinkle.

A new pipe was built with 0.5mm steel and although obviously heavier (5.5lb compared to 4.5lb) has eliminated the problems.

Regards,

Hi :) Ed and KW
And welcome aboard
KW. you sound very familiar with the plane in question
Are you the builder by any chance?
excellent photo
welcome once again guys
Take care and have fun
Your's Hank
:D Clear skies and good flying.

Indeed, I am, Hank.
Keith

Indeed, I am, Hank.
Keith
Hi :) KW
Thats an awesome plane you have built
Please tell us more about her
You are an excellent craftsman
Take care Your's Hank
:D Clear skies and good flying.

Keith, glad you dropped in to clear a few things up. I was getting sparce on information and pictures of the Hunter.

Hi :) KW
Thats an awesome plane you have built
Please tell us more about her
You are an excellent craftsman
Take care Your's Hank
:D Clear skies and good flying.

Thankyou for your kind comments, Hank. I have att. a file with the spec' and other details. One small point; the model is 1/3rd (33%) scale not 30% - an error which has crept in on the Youtube page.

Further pic's of the construction can be seen on:
www.largemodelassociation.com

Also a series of articles is about to commence in RC Jets International. The aircraft has now had 4 flights and is a beautiful flyer. However, like all models of this size and weight it does have a lot of inertia and manoeuvres and throttle settings have to be prepared in advance. It also has to be watched all of the time as it's covering a lot of ground.

Cheers,
K.

Thankyou for your kind comments, Hank. I have att. a file with the spec' and other details. One small point; the model is 1/3rd (33%) scale not 30% - an error which has crept in on the Youtube page.

Further pic's of the construction can be seen on:
www.largemodelassociation.com (http://www.largemodelassociation.com)

Also a series of articles is about to commence in RC Jets International. The aircraft has now had 4 flights and is a beautiful flyer. However, like all models of this size and weight it does have a lot of inertia and manoeuvres and throttle settings have to be prepared in advance. It also has to be watched all of the time as it's covering a lot of ground.

Cheers,
K.
Hi :) Keith
Your most welcome
Thanks for all the info
Its definitely a one of a kind bird
:D Clear skies and good flying.

KW... outstanding Hunter!! Thanks for the extra info about her. :) Welcome to RCH!

Thankyou for your kind comments Mike.
Regards,
Keith

Spike ///// NOW THAT WAS BAD!!

LATER
RC was cool too!


This was one of the related links on youtube. Check out how low these guys were in their full size Hunters:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nkHAxopMPk&mode=related&search=