Guys, I've never had an issue landing this one, I used it to warm up with like my FW F-86. I use "barn door" flaps 75° to 85° nose down power off approach, then level off in ground effect, and a flare right before touchdown on the mains. There's not a high enough decent rate for a bounce, nor enough energy or airspeed for any additional unexpected flight. I do fly it only with an 8,000mah 6s brick from CNHL, so perhaps I have a different CG than most? But she's always landed like a docile trainer for me, stock gear, and zero mods.
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Originally posted by Phantom View PostGuys, I've never had an issue landing this one, I used it to warm up with like my FW F-86. I use "barn door" flaps 75° to 85° nose down power off approach, then level off in ground effect, and a flare right before touchdown on the mains. There's not a high enough decent rate for a bounce, nor enough energy or airspeed for any additional unexpected flight. I do fly it only with an 8,000mah 6s brick from CNHL, so perhaps I have a different CG than most? But she's always landed like a docile trainer for me, stock gear, and zero mods.
How on earth are you able to get an 8000mah, 6s battery in there? I barely get a 5000 in there and that's using some of my dimensionally smaller ones. I have 6000mah, 6s CNHL and I doubt I can get one in there and make it balance.
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Xviper, I posted about of using the 8,000mah brick back on post 196 of this thread, page 10 if I'm not mistaken. I posted pics a couple of posts later. After going back and reviewing the pages it would seem that there was a consensus about adding weight to the venom for a more forward CG and increased favorable flight characteristics.
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I'm running Admiral 6s 6,000s that weigh in at 910g so I don't think it's a C/G thing with me. The main struts really "spring back hard" when they decompress and my dampers are stopping that. I don't yet know if that is the main issue but it can't help.
When the weather improves and I get some more flights in I'll let you know if this mod is worth doing...
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Has anybody else noticed the Venom is "discontinued" on the Motion RC site? All the parts are "clearance" and discounted. Unfortunately, all but a few of the airframe parts are sold out.
Of course the question is:
Is this the end of the line for the Venom, or just the silver and red versions? Might this model return with a refresh along the lines of the ME-262 which finally got a correct color scheme? It'd be nice to see the Venom with 1950's RAF camouflage done as well as the ME-262.
Out of all the EDFs I have owned, I still think the Venom is the most fun to fly, and certainly has the best sound, bar none.
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Looks like this bird is a confirmed "Unicorn" now......no vendor world wide is listing any stock. One of our local club members picked one up at a swap meet last summer.....I might start a relentless campaign to purchase it from him.....this has worked over the years to acquire cars, motorcycles, trailers......If I can convince their wives they can use the funds for home renovations it often helps my campaign.
The hunt continues
TwistedGrin
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Originally posted by spanner76 View PostHi everyone, has anyone done any reinforcement to the nose gear mount?
and i upgrade main landing gear with F9F's landing gear but the wheel is from fms 80mm F16
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Originally posted by stojakovic View Post
yes i did.upgrade nose gear mount with freewing 80mm T33's Landing Gear Mounts,also cut some foam。
and i upgrade main landing gear with F9F's landing gear but the wheel is from fms 80mm F16
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