| RC jets are by far the most exciting and | | | | you need experience flying and operating |
| exhilarating of any remote control airplane | | | | remote control airplanes before you progress |
| that a person can fly. Radio controlled jets | | | | to turbine ducted jets. |
| come in many different sizes, engine types | | | | |
| and shapes. The most amazing thing about | | | | The speeds of turbine engines are very fast |
| these toy jets are that they can reach speeds | | | | and can actually turn your model jet into a |
| of up to 100 miles per hour! Of course that | | | | lethal weapon if you can't fly it properly. |
| isn't the average speed for all remote | | | | This means that you could get seriously |
| control jets, but it does give you an idea of | | | | injured if you don't know what you are doing. |
| what you can do in the future when you get to | | | | So if you are going to get into remote |
| be a more experienced pilot. | | | | control jets, start with a pusher, then |
| | | | progress to a ducted fan jet. After you have |
| So you want to fly RC jets? Well then I can | | | | gained experience from those crafts, then you |
| help you by teaching you the basics that you | | | | should move onto turbine ducted engines. |
| need to know too get started. First off, you | | | | |
| need to learn about the different types of RC | | | | The next important thing to discuss is about |
| jets that exist on the market, and what type | | | | RC jet maintenance and what you need to do |
| of engine powers them. | | | | too take care of your jet properly. You |
| | | | should always use a good, high quality, fuel |
| Ducted fan jets are the most popular among | | | | that has the right amount of oil in it. Also, |
| hobbyist, and are very easy to fly also. | | | | make sure turbine ducted engines have the |
| Plus, they are a lot less dangerous, since | | | | proper fuel and air mixture going through its |
| the propeller and engine is located inside of | | | | engine. |
| a duct, which protects adults and children | | | | |
| from it. Ducted fan jets also are very quiet | | | | Another good maintenance tip is to keep your |
| and operate smoothly, requiring very little | | | | engine properly tuned if it is a fuel powered |
| maintenance and fine tuning. | | | | turbine jet, but if it is electric, just make |
| | | | sure that you keep it in a cool dry place so |
| The next type of jet is called pusher jets, | | | | the motor will stay operational. |
| and they are much easier, slower and | | | | |
| inexpensive then ducted fan jets are. RC | | | | Remote control jets can be so fun sometimes |
| pusher jets have a propeller dead center in | | | | that it is scary, but every flyer needs to |
| the back of them that just pushes it along | | | | always keep in mind that it can be dangerous |
| through the air. Plus, with an aerodynamic | | | | if flown near people, because of the speed of |
| design, it gives the jet that extra speed and | | | | them. Also, remember that jet engines, |
| maneuverability that we all love about them. | | | | electric or gas, operate at very high speeds, |
| | | | so to much use in one flight can cause your |
| Last but not least we will talk about turbine | | | | engine or motor to overheat and fail. |
| ducted powered RC jets, which are as close as | | | | |
| you can come to owning a real jet. Turbine | | | | Read more about RC jets on Michael's website. |
| ducted engines use real jet fuel and run just | | | | Plus, you can get more information on RC |
| like a real jet engine does. For hobbyists | | | | model airplanes by exploring the rest of his |
| who want the realistic jet flying experience, | | | | site. |
| this type of R/C jet is for you. Of course, | | | | |