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Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 9:57 am
by Joe Gopan
The fun is in the chase, patience pays off.

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:15 pm
by clintm20
I've seen a later version crashed in the woods not too far from here. There are more out there.

I would bet money on you finding an R kitty before Tighar finds Amelia Earhart. :D

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 6:14 am
by Joe Gopan
Still looking for an R-Kitty.

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 2:06 am
by ng19delta
Ben Dover wrote:The R-Kitty was developed for the Army by Aero Lab of Passadena CA and bought ready to fly on a Govt contract and is not one of the kits from the model airplane hobby, it is Radio Controlled and is released from its' dolley during a tethered circular take off. Note the skid rails on the bottom of the fuselage. It simulates the operation of the larger R-Cat Drone and is used to keep the drone controller proficient when not at the actual firing range. The National Guard AAA units used a lot of these in the 50's. Am looking for manuals as well as the R-Kitty. The FSN for this item would also be appreciated.
I believe you can see one being launched and flying in a video called "16 Right" about the Van Nuys Airport, put our about 10 years ago... It is about midway through, as they are talking about the history of the airport, and segueing into talking about Marilyn Monroe, who worked there at the time under her real name...

Scott

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:30 am
by Joe Gopan
Thank you, I'll check it out.

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 3:19 pm
by Joe Gopan
Here Kitty, Kitty. Looking for intact R-Kitty Drone Trainer, Fox 59 Power..

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:43 pm
by Joe Gopan
Here Kitty, Kitty.

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:10 pm
by Joe Gopan
Have KINGTECH K-80 Jet Turbine Engine to trade. This Jet Turbine is rated at 19 Lb. Thrust, is 10" Long, 3-3/4" Diameter and is the same as in my F-80C Jet Model.

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:32 pm
by Joe Gopan
Here Kitty, Kitty.

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 2:14 pm
by Joe Gopan
Still looking for an R-KITTY.

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 12:49 pm
by Joe Gopan
Still looking for R-KITTY.

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Sun Aug 05, 2018 11:54 pm
by YLG80
Hi Joël,
There was one here :
https://amablog.modelaircraft.org/amamu ... n-r-kitty/
But unfortunately, it was recently donated to the museum :twisted:

There is also a book for sale on eBay : The Aerolab story.
There is a chapter related to the target drones
Pfhhh very expensive @ 425.00 USD, but offers are permitted.

Yves

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2018 2:59 pm
by Joe Gopan
Thanks, I have that book. I did contact that museum for a coppy of article on R-Kitty, paid them a and never heard from them. It's been several months.

Still looking for an R-Kitty.
I may have to dig out my WWII German Walther Flare Pistol to offer for an R-Kitty. It is complete with holster and flares (26mm).

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 1:22 pm
by Joe Gopan
Have NOS YS-637S CARBURETOR for M-38.
TRADE ONLY for intact R-KITTY Training Drone.

Re: R-KITTY WANTED

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:13 pm
by Joe Gopan
Here Kitty, Kitty. :wink: :wink:
Still looking.