Want to Build an Experimental Lockheed JetStar

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About 2/3 scale, make it basically 340 sized.

Discuss.
 
Do the E/AB rules permit this?
 
The Aerostar jet conversion is pretty close to that idea isn't it? And I have heard nothing about that plane in over a year. I saw it at Oshkosh and it sure was cool.
 
AggieMike88 said:
Do the E/AB rules permit this?
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Who cares? This is a PoA discussion. By the time I finish the build (sometime around the turn of the century) the world is doomed according to Henning.
 
Lance F said:
The Aerostar jet conversion is pretty close to that idea isn't it? And I have heard nothing about that plane in over a year. I saw it at Oshkosh and it sure was cool.
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The Aerostar jet conversion only has 2 engines. JetStar has 4!
 
SCCutler said:
I'm there, dude! :yes:
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Good! One participant. I'll get the parts at Lowes and grab some beer. We should have it done by Monday morning.
 
Ted DuPuis said:
About 2/3 scale, make it basically 340 sized.

Discuss.
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You don't have a very good engine selection do you? The little Williams is about as small as it gets, and can you really use (or afford) 4 of them? Now I'm certainly not up on all the smaller scale engines, but I'm not aware of any large enough where 4 would be sufficient for a 340, not to mention they aren't set up for bleed air pressurization. If you really wanted the full effect I guess you could use 4 old Aeromeca Marbury VIs, but I don't know if there's an airport that will let you operate something that noisy.:lol:

I think a pair of Williams on the sides of a 414 with big old nacelle tanks where the engines were would be the ticket for something useful.
 
The problem with the idea of an e/ab turbojet is getting rvsm. Probably not possible.
 
JHW said:
The problem with the idea of an e/ab turbojet is getting rvsm. Probably not possible.
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He needs it to go to right to FL430 without stopping in RVSM airspace. :)
 
Well an Aerostar with 4 jet engines would be pretty cool too. I'm in, but I wanna fly it.
 
Lance F said:
Well an Aerostar with 4 jet engines would be pretty cool too. I'm in, but I wanna fly it.
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Deal. I have no idea how to fly a jet anyway, so someone will have to teach me.
 
Everskyward said:
He needs it to go to right to FL430 without stopping in RVSM airspace. :)
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I like the way you think!

I'll put the entertainment system in...and volunteer to be the spokesmodel for all of the press this adventure is likely to attract!
 
Kelvin said:
I like the way you think!

I'll put the entertainment system in...and volunteer to be the spokesmodel for all of the press this adventure is likely to attract!
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Kelvin for entertainment, Ben for engines, Spike for legal - we're set!
 
Ted DuPuis said:
Deal. I have no idea how to fly a jet anyway, so someone will have to teach me.
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It's just an airplane. But park facing into the wind. It's really embarasing to have to get a tug to turn you around so you can start engines.
 
N801BH said:
Do I get to fabricate the motors?:dunno:........:D
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I'd recommend the TJ-100 engines, but you need money, more money than I have. The engines are 40k apiece and will burn 80 gph combined at max thrust.

But I think an experimental twin jet is an awesome goal.
 
bflynn said:
I'd recommend the TJ-100 engines, but you need money, more money than I have. The engines are 40k apiece and will burn 80 gph combined at max thrust.

But I think an experimental quadjet is an awesome goal.
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FTFY;)
 
How about a TriJet with an after burning engine out of an F-104 or Mig-21 centerline to take you vertically through RVSM, then cruise on small engines.
 
I'm in for the paint scheme. Since we're going to Lowe's you OK with Valspar?
 
EdFred said:
I'm in for the paint scheme. Since we're going to Lowe's you OK with Valspar?
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Only if you go with the metallic Valspar. It requires a special roller to put on and extra coats, but looks cool! Or maybe that eggshell paint, would that be like a golf ball?
 
Maybe a McDonnell 220?

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I have a bunch of corrugated metal that we saved from a tornado ravaged barn .

Will Home Depot paint work on galvanized steel?
 
I like the design, although the JetStar looks cooler.

And we're doing Lowes paint, not Home Depot. Huge difference.
 
You will need a 2/3 size P*ssy Galore to go with your JetStar.


:D

Nobody gets my Goldfinger reference? Yes, it was a JetStar.
 
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Why not just stick some jets on a 340, or maybe a Commander? That would save a lot of garage time.
 
Sac Arrow said:
Why not just stick some jets on a 340, or maybe a Commander? That would save a lot of garage time.
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You're missing the point. This isn't just about going fast, it's about going fast awesomely.
 
Everskyward said:
He needs it to go to right to FL430 without stopping in RVSM airspace. :)
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Too bad climbing through rvsm airspace still requires an rvsm airplane. (Of course, unless you get ATC approval)
 
Kritchlow said:
Too bad climbing through rvsm airspace still requires an rvsm airplane. (Of course, unless you get ATC approval)
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You need ATC approval to be there even in an RVSM airplane, since it's Class A airspace, so I'm not sure I see your point.
 
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