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Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback. I had seen other folks had done it but not a good video covering what is involved...so really hope this helps those thinking of doing it. Cheers - Dom (Essential RC)
There's a chrome dome in a foam cone!😀 That is just outstanding. I bet someone melted a few before getting it right. The maiden gonna be great. Get your friends to bring theirs for a flight comparison! AirHammer out!!
Ahh just watched that other video and nearly impulse bought an Avanti right afterward... now this possible upgrade path you're presenting me. Never had a real EDF, only micro ones. Flown some other pretty fast prop planes though.
It would be a big leap to fly a small turbine jet without flying a cheaper EDF jet first but could be done. Jets fly differently. More slippery generally and different approach to take off and landing, use of flaps etc.
You don't have to use all the power! Many others have converted this using 45N engines. When I'm done with this airframe I can drop it in a 90mm EDF airframe and use all the power if I want.
I'm converting an Avios MiG17 with an Xicoy X45 turbine, using a Grumania jets twin-wall thrust tube. As it's a requirement for brakes to be fitted on all turbines (no matter how small) at our club I have fitted the JP electromagnetic wheeled brakes. Xicoy state a UAT is quote: "highy recommended" and after speaking to Jeff at Zedjet he agrees so I am using a small 2 ounce UAT. I used BVM 'HEATSHIELD' paint instead of self adhesive foil tape. Looking forward to seeing the flying video and good luck with the maiden flight! I'll subscribe so I don't miss it! 👍 BTW: Motion RC are out of stock of the Avanti S in both the EDF and unpowered versions but this may be my next project for the X45.
In the states it doesn't really work as "getting into turbines". The conversion Avanti jet isn't heavy enough to get your turbine waiver. USA - AMA requires 12lbs dry weight for the aircraft used to get your waiver for turbines.
@@EssentialRC I'm only recently aware of this as I start my own journey into turbines. I've been reading all the regulations, builds, etc.. Cheers to a great video though. I really like this idea and might be something to do after getting my waiver.
This is amazing. But I just want to get something straight, did you pay over $2,000 for that one engine to go into a foam plane? Brother, you deserve a 1,000 subs just for that effort.
Great video... Best video about an EDF to turbine conversion I have seen anywhere. Thank you. I want to build one. Any idea where I can get the HAB Electronics conversion kit or a similar one in the USA?
Looks really cool and all, but at over $1500 for a turbine similar to yours, I think I'll stay with electric motors. I'm obviously in the wrong profession, as I just don't have the free capital for that kind of expenditure.
I prefer EDF simply because it's virtually 0 maintenance and nowhere near as expensive. A turbine engine can crash and burn. Not sure about the stress on a foam frame caused by that level of power.
This has to be one of the best and innovative RC videos I have seen to date, question, how many channels do you need for the receiver, can you do it with just 6 channels? Thank you for the great content and look forward to your maiden!!!!
My only question would be price to fun ratio. The Turbine alone is the cost of 4 Avanti EDFs brand new, so does it provide that kind of fun and last long enough? I sure wish their were a more cost efficient way to get into these gas turbine. Cheers to you though, that thing looks, sounds, and flies amazing!!!
Got K-30 I am new to the JET engine and would like some advice if the parameters are correct Start Meun 1.Pump start Value=042 2.Pump PW lghit.K=90 3.lghition RPM=17000 4.Stage1 RPM=20000 5.Stage3 RPM=22000 6.Starter POWER at=140 7.Stage1 Starter=110 8.RPM 100% Starter=25000 9.Engine min Flow=080 10.Stagel Fuel=025 11.Stagel EGT=088 12.RPM OFF Starter=37000 13.RPM to reconnect=37000 Run Menu 1.Full Power RPM=201000 2.Idle RPM=90000 3.Max Temperature=680 4.Accelertion=006 5.Deceleration=004 6.Stabiliey Delay=100 7.Pump LIMIT=260
When are you coming back out with part 2 of this video. This is the greatest video I've ever seen. Now you made me want to get into turbine conversions. Can't wait to see the maiden.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. I have an Avanti, but I'm hesitant to go turbine. They say turbine motors can be finicky, I've heard some guys having to return their motors to the factory for repairs or maintenance.
Hmmm. Me too and it stays on which surprised me. Other engines tend to cool down in bursts of a few seconds. I need to check the manual as what is expected.
Great video. Now you need to do that to finish your SR 71 blackbird. :) Thinking about doing a conversion on a Freewing A10. I'm waiting for Swiwin to release their 4kg turbines. All my turbines a Swiwin with Auto flameout restart. I would be adding a UAT for a Kingtech just to be safe.
Swiwin has NO plans on making a SW45. Its not even on their radar since they are building a new factory to make the larger turbines due to military contracts.
@@brianroberts5062 yeah the demo. Video I saw was from Thomas cheng...he is NOT a part of swiwin company at all!! Swiwin had a 45 back in the day but stopped production I believe 6 years ago. They have no interest at the moment making it again...sux bc they make great turbys! I know the US importer personally and he has expressed on how they are loosing out in an up and coming market but still shrug it off...I have all swiwins except the k45g4 that I have bc it ain't going to be available from swiwin
many thanks for the conversion video. could you supply a link to the turbine fitting kit and jet pipe please. many thanks. i have been on the Hab site and can find no mention of the kit.
Hello, I also fly with an Avanti foam with a K30. I would like to know if you have any problems with your tank system with the felt diver. I do have a cage tank and yet some wedges. Thank you for your answer
No problem other than the bung not sealing the tank properly but I just put some 5 minute epoxy/micro ballons mix around it from the outside to seal it. The felt clunk works very well. I can run the tank dry. Hope that helps.
Very neat.. Thanks for sharing. A few questions.. I imagine you have to be really careful and limit the wing and control surface loadings in comparison to a composite fuse? What will the power to weight ratio likely be?
If it feels cool now it will be better in the air. This is something on my list. You think why? 300euro plane can be replaced. Keeping the jetengine safe is another🙂. What was the total for the turbine and all?
Hi Andy. could you help please. i am going to try produce a 3D printed fuel tank. could you let me know the sizes of your tank please. you said its 75mm wide and 90mm deep all i need is the length. many thanks Steve
Well I have just ordered the bits but I am now a bit worried about the delay with the maiden?? Have you had problems with the setup or the maiden, would be fantastic to know before I start my conversion following your brill video!! keep it up!!!
Hi. How is the next video coming along. Is the any chance you could show how you piped up the fittings inside the tank? I am just curious to see where the breather pipe goes inside. Have you bent the vent pipe upwards towards the top of the tank? Many thanks.
I noticed that you didn't mention anything about an air filter on the tank breather tube.. Do you not think that it would be a good idea to fit one to potentially stop any debris being sucked in to the fuel tank?!?
air filter? There is a foreign object debris (FOD) guard integrated into the front of the engine that stops anything going into it. Think you are also talking about the vent which I did mention. It's just a narrow bore tube does doesn't need a filter.
@@EssentialRC Yes I'm talking about on the breather tube that stops the tank from imploding as the fuel is sucked out of the tank.. Had you left the tube inside the fuselage, it wouldn't really be necessary but from how you described it, it sounded like you've put it through a hole to the outside.. Many many years ago when I used to fly with nitro engines, we'd always put a small filter on the breather tube if it was fed outside of the aircraft...
Just wondering how likely it will be that turbines break in crashes? I know the air frame will be destroyed but any idea how resistant the engines are?
I think there is less chance of damage in a foamie compared to a composite model. The engine being surrounded by foam has to be a good thing in an impact. That is unless the fuel tank splits and ignites on impact...in which case there could be a large sticky mess. 😂
@@EssentialRC Ah cool thanks again! Any issues with the fuel tank. I know in your last video you stated you needed to adjust something but I couldn't figure out what you were talking about,
How to turn an excellent plane into a very expensive excellent plane. I knew turbines were expensive, but about Aud$3500? Wow. That's holiday money! Lol
$3500 AUD for a Turbine you need to shop better. This is a 4Kg thrust turbine. My 14Kg turbines in my Aviation Jets SU35S were less than that each. The 6Kg turbine in my HSD F-16 was only $2200 AUD. And these have in air flameout auto restart. Getting into turbines is not as expensive as you think. I have paid more for my gas engine (Radials) than turbines. Give them a go.
Ok champ .... you have to list manufacturers.... because a 17lb thrust engine I just looked at was £5,000 sterling and I didn't pay that for my first car.... gave half a quarter and a £10 for it 🤣
Yes. You can spend 2 to 3 times what I spent on this for the larger engines. So worth it though when I can fly my big jets like this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zuhh-AWD7fw.html
They used to be, not so much anymore the technology has caught up in just a few short years. Now with the micros they can auto tune and adjust for changes in atmosphere for flawless performance all by themselves.
