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GR-1 Experimental Jet Engine

       These pages chronicle the construction of a home-built turbojet engine. The GR-1 is an experimental turbocharger jet engine that I have built for my personal education in gas turbine engines. I am posting this information for other enthusiasts to possibly benefit from it. If you have any questions or comments about this project feel free to contact me.

Thanks, Don Giandomenico

       WARNING ! This project is posted for entertainment value only! Do not attempt to re-create this project unless you are aware of the possible danger associated with this type of  project. RCDON is not responsible for damages or injury resulting from the information posted in these pages!

 1/7/04 Setting my goals for the construction of the GR-1

 2/10/04 Acquiring parts needed for the project

 2/21/04 Building the combustor for the GR-1

 2/23/04 Building the engine frame and support equipment

 2/29/04 Final assembly and test running the GR-1

 3/6/04 Installing the tachometer on the turbine

 3/7/04 Test results of the GR-1 turbojet engine

 3/8/04 The GR-1 Combustor Formula

 3/28/04 The GR-1 control wiring diagram

       I had taken photos of the project as I was progressing through the construction of the GR-1. I have put these Construction Photos together in an album for easy viewing. The photos may be helpful to those researching the turbocharger turbojet engine.

       See a video of the       GR-1 Turbojet Engine run. I explain some of the basic parts of the turbine and go through the start up procedure.

Here are a few links to some home-built jet engine projects:

Ian Bennett’s Hobby Gas Turbine Site

“Turbojer” Jerry Green’s Home Page

Formula Turbokart - Turbokart.Com

Mark Nye’s Turbine Projects - Gas-Turbines.Com

Larry’s Homemade Gas Turbine Jet Engines

Nick Haddock’s DIY Jet-Gallery

Mattie Bien’s Gas Turbine Page

Sal Aiello’s DIY Jet Projects

Russ Moore’s Jet Bike Project - BadBros.Net

Gary Richards’ Jet Journal

Guus & JW’s Jet Engine Website

Yahoo DIY Gas Turbines Group

 

       Thanks again for all of the positive comments about my projects. I appreciate your e-mails as they encourage me on my website efforts. Be sure to check out the next phase of the GR series: The GR-5 Turboshaft Project

Thanks, Don Giandomenico

 

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