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Originally posted by Aros View PostSo I reduced my throws today on roll from 60% to 45% and it was MUCH better. Unfortunately this jet's roll out is crazy on pavement landings... I really wish it had brakes...I had to turn it towards the end where the parking lot curves or it was going to hit a light pole or crash into a berm. By doing so, I lost visual and it plowed into a cement curb busting up the nose gear mount. The approach didn't seem or feel fast at all like it looks in the video. It's fixable but AGGRAVATING!! lol!! Oh well, at least otherwise she's relatively unscathed. I really need to find a nice club to fly. This flying at the school is for the birds.
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Originally posted by sisaksen View Post
How about making a functional arresting hook and wire? I would consider making a system if i fly off a paved runway. 😁
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Originally posted by sisaksen View Post
How about making a functional arresting hook and wire? I would consider making a system if i fly off a paved runway. 😁
Just learn to land the plane slowly. Any slower here I’d be going backwards.
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Originally posted by Rcfiddy1 View Post
That would be a sight to see. I can see the front gear catch wire and cartwheel down runway. Awesome! You do realize those carrier landing are done at a correct approach angle and speed, and have gear that are designed for deck landings....
Just learn to land the plane slowly. Any slower here I’d be going backwards.
Anyone can fly fast. It's the slow end that requires skill - and that's a skill set that also helps a lot in landing context.Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Well, finally got my Grey ARF+ (EU). Late to the party, but that obviously has its bonuses in this case.
A few observations:
1. Poor taileron design
As most know by now, the tailerons, or more precisely the mounts, leave a lot to be desired. Receiving a fairly late batch makes for some interesting observations. By now, this problem has been well known by all parties, not least FW, and my model shows fairly clear evidence of attempts to remedy matters. For better and worse. My mounts are glued in very, very well, but at the expense of 10-15 mm of foam above the plastic being compressed and squezed in the process to the point where it is soft and springy. See attached pictures.
Overall, a case of poor design in the first place, and attempts at mitigating issues just causing new ones. I will not return it over this though, I would more than likely get one or the other problem on a new shipment anyway. Will solve by removing the creased/soft foam and replace with a wooden insert instead. Should provide better load distribution from the tailerons anyway, and I more than likely will need some weight back there for CG anyway.
Almost tempted to give up a tiny bit of thrust to run a carbon tube across the fuselage to give the tailerons proper rigidity.
2. BB mounted precisely where batteries need to go
Nothing unusual there, but getting a bit tired of this always being the case. Will remove the BB and extend the hatch as some others have done.
3. Pre-glued non-slip mat in battery bay.
This was an unwelcome first. Please leave the mat as an option as before, not pre-installed.
Non-slip mats work great as long as the strap holds firm pressure. Emphasis on "as long as". Small pieces of velcro is much safer.
Other than that, the model looks very good. But for a Freewing foamie, this is going to require a lot more work than usual to turn it into a safe and responsible setup.
Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Originally posted by Rcfiddy1 View Post
That would be a sight to see. I can see the front gear catch wire and cartwheel down runway. Awesome! You do realize those carrier landing are done at a correct approach angle and speed, and have gear that are designed for deck landings....
Just learn to land the plane slowly. Any slower here I’d be going backwards.
Dont suppose you have a pic of directly above your model do you? The main bit I'm struggling with is where to start and finish the black around the canopy. And how far down to come on the sides.
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Have to just say motion rc really do have excellent customer service. Yes I was frustrated having to wait 3 months for my base grey pnp. And yes I was even more frustrated when it finally arrived and had issues. But none if these issues are actually motion Rc fault. Yet their communication with me has been excellent and resolving my issues have been swift with replacement parts on the way. Cant thank them enough. Hopefully if weather permits should be able to maiden this weekend. Thanks again Pete at motion rc Europe 👍
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Originally posted by RCjetdude View PostI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
AMA#116446
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LOVE that airbrake! Dang it Alpha, you should have pushed for it!My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by Dustman View PostI just got my tail flash decals from Callie. I was considering the first one until I saw the one they used to while they were on the Kitty Hawk: very NICE!!!
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