Flying the Arcus JET Self Launching Glider 

JP is a fantastic pilot! We flew with 4 or 5 different aircraft and he nailed it every time!

Immer wieder gerne!

Looks like a jetcat 1000 pro. Jetcat is one the biggest rc turbine manufacturers since the early 2000s.Not sure if their pro series have more certificates for use in GA. This Arcus has to be in the US experimental class for sure. Which is awesome. Otherwise, this video wouldn't be here.

@@jonkje I'd be surprised if they have any aviation certification: small (very small) market & big cost. That said, what's the reliability of these units like?

The jet engines used on JS gliders are basically modified RC jets. The one on this sailplane is much closer to avation grade equipment and I believe was initially designed for cruise missiles.

@lautoka63 I believe AMT and Jakadofdky have certified turbines. In the UK flies a Pitts Special with two AMT turbines mounted next to the cockpit for additional power. Rich Goodwin airshows.

@lautoka63 jetcat and other rc turbines are alle single stage turbines. One compressor, and one turbine wheel. Jetcat is one of the oldest and wel known brands on the market, reliable for sure, but the turbines are heavier compared to newer brands. My 80N turbine weighs 700 gram, brushless starter motor, brushless fuel pump, ECU, GSU and lipo battery. Automatic engine restart after flame out. Acceleration from idle to max power around 3,5 seconds.Maintenance intervals usually after 25 hours, some brands 50 hours. So you have to ship them back to the dealer. In general very reliable powerplants.

You even need a jet rating in the US to fly it 😅

Melting the whole rear section of the sailplane 😅

@@phmwu7368😂

And shorter wings and you get a F 16 .

Glad you liked it!

Yes, that’s true 😢

It´s an experimental airplane, so I believe noise is not a problem in the US. I don´t know about the consumption but I would guess we burned at least 40 l of Jet A1

You can´t compare a microlight plane with a glider. Gliders are for soaring, even if they have a propulsion. Of course there are many cheaper microlight and other planes on the market...

Thanks!

Thank you!

Im Verein würde ich ca. 2000 € schätzen und zwei Jahre sollte man wahrscheinlich einkalkulieren. In einer Flugschule geht das natürlich auch wesentlich schneller.

@@SteFly 2k über die Zeit... geh ich mal davon aus, dann geht das ja echt...

Good question. I think JP made a cool run before he stowed it

As a German glider Pilot I can´t imagine this would pass the approval procedure by the LBA (our FAA).. At least because of noise issues. Maybe with an "Experimental" approvement. But I would also be interested to see one

@@Halfi79 I think I saw a LS-3 jet conversion in one of Steffans videos but not sure If that was in Germany.

@@tangoceraIt was a LS4 Jet. With the Arcus Jet the big difference is that it’s much more powerful and you can self launch with it. Also certification and noise problems are easier when it’s only a sustainer 😉

I will!

Ja, dort war aber der Ton komplett zerstört. Habe es noch einmal überarbeitet und nochmal neu hochgeladen ;)

I thought the same but I beliefe it is an unmanned solar plane

Der Arcus Jet braucht schon eine ordentliche Startrollstrecke, aber dann haben wir erst einmal Fahrt in Bodennähe aufgenommen. Man muss nicht unbedingt mit 180 km/h steigen 😅

Ich hasse diese Bots. Man kann aber dagegen nichts machen, außer manuell löschen

1 Und du machst so coole videos, Stefan es macht echt Spaß sie zu schauen Und eine Frage stellst du Condor 3 vor wenn es raus kommt?

@@BenediktLang-jn6orVielen Dank! Über Condor 3 habe ich noch wenig mitbekommen. Aber wenn ich im Winter Zeit habe, gerne 😅

Not completely sure. At least 80 liters