Rudolph (oz8433)

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Rudolph. Simple Jetex sport model.

Quote: "Rudolph: the rocket powered sailplane, by Aubrey Kochman.

To the British goes the credit for the design and production of a true reaction type motor small enough to power model airplanes ranging in wingspan from nine inches to over thirty-six inches.

Although experiments had been started in 1945, these 'jet' units, which may easily be thought of as miniature 'Jato' bottles, first made their appearance in England about two years ago under the trade name of Jetex. They are manufactured by Wilmot Mansour & Co Ltd and approximately three years were spent in developing the basic idea.

The task of formulating a solid fuel that would be ex-tremely light and yet capable of generating sufficient thrust was accomplished by Imperial Chemical Co Ltd, who perfected the fuel that is now used in all the Jetex units. This fuel, although highly inflammable, is not combustible. It is harmless if handled with common sense but should not be ignited indoors or in any confined space without adequate ventilation.

The first Jetex motors arrived in this country about a year and a half ago; they are now being imported and distributed by American Telasco Ltd, who are sole representatives in the United States for the units. At the present time there are four different motors available. The smallest and latest one is the Jetex 50 which develops one-half ounce of thrust and is capable of flying models up to twenty inches in wingspan... "

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