MF Models Shockjet - Include at no charge_ FuRF36J-B and ShockJet Parts, $69 shipping via UPS Ground in the continental US - Must call for air shipping quotes.

Note:
TBM recommends getting as much Rudder throw as possible in either direction.
Suggested Elevator throw is +/- 20 degrees.
Set all control surface exponential rates to 70%.

Parts included with the ARF kit:
• 2-piece wing is permanently joined using an aluminum wing joiner.
• MPI High speed jet tires and aluminum wheels.
• Fults nosewheel and brake system
• Aluminum main landing gear
• BFT bubbleless fuel tank mount. This is the wooden mount below which holds the tank at 45 degrees.
• Steel axles
• Swivel clevis and horns
• Ball links
• Nylon Hinges

	This brake system was designed and manufactured specifically for the ShockJet by Bob Fults. This simple design works great for this plane, but actually the ShockJet lands so slowly that it really doesn't need a brake (but the AMA requires one). The brake lever presses into the tire via the mini servo shown in the front of the fuselage. It uses a spring to provide even pressure and eliminates overloading the servo.
	Note the extremely simple layout. Without retracts, the plane is much simpler to build, operate and maintain. All the components simply drop into place in a few minutes. All the key components are mounted under the hatch so they can be easily inspected, repaired or replaced between flights.
	The battery compartment is in the front of the plane with a removable hatch. This positions the battery for the correct CG. Only one battery is required to operate the RX, Turbine ECU, valves and pumps. We recommend a TBM 5200mah LiIon or LiPoly pack. We get about 10 flights including starts and cool downs from a 5200 mah battery.
	The business end of the ShockJet. It does not require a tailpipe, so it is simple and light. The turbine is angled down 6 degrees for proper flight characteristics. The bottom of the fuselage is covered with aluminum duct tape for flame resistance primarily during start up. The fuselage comes with the 4 blind nuts already installed for quick installation of the Super Bee.
	For quick and easy installation of the elevator and rudder servos, the mounts are installed, and the pushrods are already made to the correct length. We use inexpensive analog Hitec HS-645MG or HD-2550A servos for all the control surfaces. Even with the inexpensive servos, there's never any flutter, and the plane can climb easily on knife edge due to the tall fuselage.
	Under the wing there is only the fuel tank and glow plug. Thus the need to remove the wing for repairs at the flying field is minimized.

Mike Burg's Shockjet:

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Here are some photos of my jet taken back in march on the day of it's maiden flight, which was also MY first turbine flight and the first I had ever seen in person. it was a great day, one I'll never forget. I put the bee in the plane without any bench running and just took it to the field. I did the whole install at home in an afternoon, by myself. everything worked perfectly on the first try, which speaks volumes for your instruction manual. one cycle to check the fuel and propane systems and ECU "learning". after I quit shaking, I fired it up again for the range check. when I realized I'd run out of excuses, I fueled it back up and flew it. to this day I still can't believe it was that easy. to date I have 160+ flights on it, and each new flight is still a thrill. the superbee starts, runs and handles just as well now as it did new. I've also come to realize that due to the genius and years of hard work by Artes and Gaspar, not to mention the tireless and enthusiastic support from you, Eric, I could not have chosen a better time to get into turbines. I simply can't imagine how it could get usefully better. although "kero-start" seems to be all the rage these days, I will gladly continue to embrace propane as a simple alternative to all of the potential problems associated with kero-start, though I suspect I'm in the minority on this. oh well, I just like simple and reliable above all else because it allows me to fly instead of screwing around trying to get something to cooperate long enough to fly. the last nine months have been a hell of a ride thanks to Jetcentral, and I hope it never stops. THANK YOU! P.S. search "mike bogan" on youtube and you will find a video of the maiden flight described above. mike bogan

Here is the pic of my Shockjet with a Super Bee. I contacted Bill at TBM for my first jet and I went with his recommendations. After receiving the plane and engine, I first installed the engine on a test stand to understand the operation and settings. When the Super Bee started the first time, I was shocked with the sound a smell. That's what I was looking for. I started building the plane on a sunday around 4:00 pm and after working all week, for a couple of hours a night after work, I maidened the plane the following sunday. The plane needed very little trim on the first flight, and the first landing with half flaps was shorter than my 100cc Yak and 46% Biplane. The plane slows to a crawl, full flaps not needed on landings, and the top speed is faster than anything I have owned to date. Two weeks ago was the first flight and after yesterday I have logged 23 flights . The turbine starts first time and sounds great. I am already getting used to the speed and will be purchasing a faster airframe in the future, that can take off on grass.
Overall, the new experience with my first turbine, the Super Bee and the Shockjet has been great and I recommend the combination for any first time turbine owner. The service from Troy Build Models and Jet Central are second to none. Thank you for the first class products and service.

-Lorren Brendemuhl