I'd be careful with 230' and some of these larger scale jets. Takeoff should be fine with just about any of them with the exception of the F14; however, landing may be a different story. Granted you can get just about any of these planes to stop dead in about 100' or less, but when learning how to drop a plane in at appropriate landing speeds you can overshoot a ton of runway very quickly. Take it from me and beat on some easy, more friendly jets for a while first (like the 70mm Rebel). I'm not saying landing in less than 230' isn't possible, but you could easily put this plane in the grass. I'm still relatively new to the hobby at 1.5yrs and even though I've gotten quite comfortable with my current jets (A10, A4, F15, F22) I wouldn't even attempt at bringing them into a 230' strip.
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Originally posted by Grady.c View PostI finally decided I need this plane, but I don't know if it'll work on my runway. I have around 230ft of softball field with fences on each side of the strip. If you think I can get this gorgeous plane off the ground and to a stop let me know, please.
Hope this helps!
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Great Jet. Flies very well. I prefer a lot of room whenever I fly this one. Keeps all the pieces together that way !! Cheers !!Inner Gear Doors complete with Full Sparrows Installed in the proper location under the Jet. Sadly, I had to do some creative engineering in order to get eve...
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Originally posted by Bobaroo View PostGreat Jet. Flies very well. I prefer a lot of room whenever I fly this one. Keeps all the pieces together that way !! Cheers !!Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,
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Originally posted by Elbee View Post
CC, The stl files for a 600 Gallon version are available on Thingiverse, designed by DirtyDee, if you have access to a 3DP. Check if that is the one you want. I will be adding that tank to my Phantom when I get to that part of the build. I could print one for you as well then and ship it to you. Let me know. Best, LB
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Hey y'all, does anyone know what's up with JHH, are they closed for vacation? :Confused:Ordered 2 pilots for the Phantom on Dec 14th, 2018 and still no replacement recruits. Best, LBI 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~
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Originally posted by PhantomNut View Post
LB,
What size did you order? 1/12?I 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~
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Originally posted by Quickstop View Post
The real f-4 could carry 16,000 pounds on the wings and internal fuel was 8000 pounds, so yes, I'd say the real one had slightly higher wing loading. Really not comparable in any way except looks
Max trap fuel was 5.1. So the wings and centerline had to be empty, and the "main bag" (actually it was like 7 fuel cells down the turtle back) could only have 5100#. Enough for 3 looks daytime. 2 at night. Then off to the tanker hanging right overhead. Or bingo.
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MotionRC has been out of the Ghost Gray for a while, but Freewing says they can sell to me direct. A rep named "Mike" is asking me to wire transfer money to China. On his recommendation I tried "Xoom," but Xoom dissaproved the address and bank account info he gave me. He then suggested an international wire transfer. My bank charges $40 for that, and he said he'd take $40 off the price.
Anyone have experience with Freewing? Buying direct?
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Originally posted by curlyculp View PostMotionRC has been out of the Ghost Gray for a while, but Freewing says they can sell to me direct. A rep named "Mike" is asking me to wire transfer money to China. On his recommendation I tried "Xoom," but Xoom dissaproved the address and bank account info he gave me. He then suggested an international wire transfer. My bank charges $40 for that, and he said he'd take $40 off the price.
Anyone have experience with Freewing? Buying direct?
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Originally posted by curlyculp View PostMotionRC has been out of the Ghost Gray for a while, but Freewing says they can sell to me direct. A rep named "Mike" is asking me to wire transfer money to China. On his recommendation I tried "Xoom," but Xoom dissaproved the address and bank account info he gave me. He then suggested an international wire transfer. My bank charges $40 for that, and he said he'd take $40 off the price.
Anyone have experience with Freewing? Buying direct?
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Originally posted by curlyculp View Post
Thanks all for the warnings on the Scam. Glad I checked. Seemed a bit fishy. I've bought direct from FMS and it was a much more "normal" buying experience.
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Originally posted by Woodcock View Post
Nice Picture Mate! Nice to hear from another Navy Pilot! I just bet ya, no one new about those wing tanks till you said something man. I didn't know.
Best Regards
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We started carrying them when I was pretty new to the squadron in 1981. I was flying with this crusty old flight lead one night and one of my tanks wouldn't transfer. I couldn't land back on the boat that way. I tried putting some G on to free the valve. No luck. I told "Dude," (Jack Dodd, the my flight lead) my problem. He tells me "Punch 'em off." I answered, "Don't you think we should tell the ship in case they want us to go to the beach and get it sorted out?" He answers "PUNCH 'EM OFF!! PICKLE 'EM!!"
So I did. Landed back at the boat slick. First the squadron knew was seeing me cross the ramp on the ships TV with no tanks. Skipper meets me walking in the ready room and asks "What happened to your wing tanks?" I replied, "One wouldn't transfer, so I pickled 'em."
He shrugs his shoulders and says "Oh."
And HERE's a picture of what can happen when you tangle with the cable towing a missile target. I was flying the airplane that took the picture...
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