Introduction
Welcome to the Jet Age of model aircraft!
JETCAT USA
is pleased to sell, support and
service the
JetCat
turbine engine and greatly appreciates your purchase. We hope the
JetCat engine
brings you many days of pleasurable flying.
Obviously, model turbine aviation - despite all the apparent fun involved - is serious
business. The
JetCat engine
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 engine BEFORE YOU HAVE READ THE MANUAL
AND FULLY UNDERSTAND EVERY PROCEDURAL DETAIL
Should you still have doubts or questions, do not hesitate to contact
JETCAT USA
for
further assistance.
Once you are accustomed to handling the
JetCat engine
, 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
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