JET-X & RAPIER Jet-x & Rapier FAQS
Please be aware that there are currently production problems with Rapier products and that Jet-x has ceased production. Please check availability before placing any orders. At this time I'm not able to advise if, or as to when a normal supply situation will resume.
JET-X
Jet-X products are no longer available. I list the few items that I have left that are available for sale. If you are interested I’m happy to clear the lot in a single sale. There are only a few of each left. Get in touch.
6. JX5 2 spring motor mounts for 50 size motor £01.10
10. JX8 5 washers 50Z (thick) £02.95
19. JX16 10 boost gauzes for 35 size motor £04.00
20. JX17 5 Sleeves for boost gauzes for 35 size motor £04.00
32. JX29 1 safety motor clip 100 £02.25
33. Jet-X finger drill 1.5mm £02.00
Jetex igniter pen (Produced by John Emmett) use for wick free starting needs a "C" size high capacity NiCad cell. Now in a gold anodised finish for the millennium! at the same price! £22.99Do be aware that Jet-x products are not compatible with the old style Jetex
All prices plus postage and packing see Post and Packing
See "Plans" for drawings by Ian Dowsett , Malcolm Sharpe , Peter Lloyd , and Dick Twomey
See "Books" for publications by RSI
See "Kits" for PEL-AERO kits
If you want to know more about Jetex /Jete-x take a look at a site in the US run by model jet plane which gives up to date information on Jetex /Jet-x activities in the US and further airfield. A Mailing list is also available.
The production of Rapiers has currently ceased. The product has now been reclassified from a smoke generation device to that of a firework. This change in definition results in a considerable change in the management of both the production and distribution of the product. This change places considerable new constraints and controls on the product. Dr Zigimund is looking into ways and means of sorting the situation. Even if Dr. Zigimund is able to get the situation sorted it will be some considerable time before new product becomes available. Until such a resolution is achieved I will be removing the product from the Free Flight Supplies product list.
Keep in touch and watch the web site for updated information. Or sign up for the Free Flight supplies newsletter.
Performance details L1 Image1 L2 Image2 L3 Image3 L4 Image4Comparison of performance Image1 Image2
Note that these thrust comparisons include the L4 at it's earlier specification. The L3 and L4 are for all intents and purposes now at the same performance level.
For interest see the attached certification issued in respect of the rapier. Image
If you want to know more visit the producers site for details see Rapier. Jan Zigmund lists ideas that will help you get the best from the Rapier engine.
A simple high performance model see PDF here for detailed drawing. Image
Rapier ignition
As an alternative to wick see ignition for an alternative electrical system.
Jetex/Jet-x designs , kits and plans can be utilised with Rapiers see above on this page.
See the product review page for further information.
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