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Introduction
Welcome to the Jet Age of model aircraft!
CAT
is pleased to sell, support and service the
JetCAT P80
turbine engine and greatly appreciates your purchase. We hope the
JetCAT P80
brings you many days of pleasurable flying.
Obviously, model turbine aviation - despite all the apparent fun involved - is serious business.
The
JetCAT P80
has undergone extensive testing and redesign, in order to ensure it is a safe
and reliable model engine; however, it is
not
a recommended power source for the average
model builder. It requires a good background in model flying and a working understanding of
the principles of turbine engines, along with a disciplined commitment to correct and safe
operation, in accordance with these instructions.
To begin, read this manual thoroughly. Develop an overall impression of the engine and its
operating procedures, measuring equipment and accessories. Study the material step-by-step
and ascertain how to install, operate and maintain your turbine engine. If you are unsure about
anything, re-read it again.
DO NOT OPERATE THE
JetCAT P80
BEFORE YOU HAVE READ THE MANUAL AND
FULLY UNDERSTAND EVERY PROCEDURAL DETAIL
Should you still have doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact
CAT
for further assistance.
Once you are accustomed to handling the
JetCAT P80
, you will observe that it is a very reliable
engine. Some experienced operators have expressed their belief that it handles better than
many piston engines. However, always remember this is a
REAL JET ENGINE
, requiring
knowledge, discipline and maintenance.
In order to learn more about the development of the model turbine engine and understand its
function, we highly recommend reading
Gas Turbine Engines for Model Aircraft
by Kurt
Schreckling and
Model Jet Engines
by Thomas Kamps. These books are available through:
Traplet Publications
Traplet House
Severn Drive
Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire
ISBN 0 9510589 1 6
United Kingdom WR8 0JL
ISBN 0 9510589 9 1
