Freewing Mirage 2000C V2 “Tiger Meet” 80mm EDF - Official Thread

[kallend]

Haven't read the whole thread, just wondering how guys are keeping the nose gear door from closing prematurely. Had 3 good flights on a new plane, no problems except the NG door. Tried throttling back after take off, but my guess is the door closes with takeoff speed. Repeated cycling doesn't help because the door's closed. The angle of the spring holders seems to prevent the spring from being straight across the opening, which would really help keep the door open. Ideas please! And thanks

I check the spring position as part of my preflight. I haven't had a door problem since I started doing that.

[xviper]

Haven't read the whole thread, just wondering how guys are keeping the nose gear door from closing prematurely. Had 3 good flights on a new plane, no problems except the NG door. Tried throttling back after take off, but my guess is the door closes with takeoff speed. Repeated cycling doesn't help because the door's closed. The angle of the spring holders seems to prevent the spring from being straight across the opening, which would really help keep the door open. Ideas please! And thanks

That spring doesn't need to be "straight across" the opening. It normally has a "bow" in it. Your spring may simply be bowed in the wrong direction. You should play with the attachment points to see if you can change how the bow is orientated. Look at the last page of the photos in this thread and it should give you some idea of how it should look.

[50 Fly]

That spring doesn't need to be "straight across" the opening. It normally has a "bow" in it. Your spring may simply be bowed in the wrong direction. You should play with the attachment points to see if you can change how the bow is orientated. Look at the last page of the photos in this thread and it should give you some idea of how it should look.

Thanks, will do!

[kallend]

That spring doesn't need to be "straight across" the opening. It normally has a "bow" in it. Your spring may simply be bowed in the wrong direction. You should play with the attachment points to see if you can change how the bow is orientated. Look at the last page of the photos in this thread and it should give you some idea of how it should look.

Yes, the spring can be in one of two stable "bowed" positions when the door is open, one of which prevents the gear from operating properly. Once I figured that out I now check that the spring is in the correct position before takeoff.

[Captain Moron]

Brought the Mirage a couple of years ago
It came with a 12 blade inrunner motor
I now see it comes with a 9 blade inrunner motor ( most of the new EDF now have 9 blade motors )
What is the main difference between a 12 blade motor and a 9 blade motor and why have Freewing now drop the 12 blade motor in favour for a 9 blade motor ???

[Evan D]

12 has a better sound and 9 is more efficient. I like both the old 1850 12b and the newer 1920 9b.

[Grumpyrcflyer]

Anyone got a Stl for 80mm afterburner plz.

[kallend]

Anyone got a Stl for 80mm afterburner plz.

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/member.php?u=42040

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4042564

[Grumpyrcflyer]

Thnx Kallend 👍

[kallend]

Well, the MRC web site states that the stl files are available, but in fact they are not and the links on the site just take you in a circle.



However, a Google search will find copies of the cockpit and nozzle that you can download.

Thought I'd just repost this here, for new owners. The STL files for 3D printing can still be found. The Internet never forgets!

[HaroldAnderson]

Thanks! I just got the Mirage 2000 and re-watched the Motion RC video to be sure it did say they were available but they are pretty elusive!

[NewbieBob]

They may still be obtainable on the
Way Back Machine site that stores tons of old site files
cheers
Bob

[kallend]

They may still be obtainable on the
Way Back Machine site that stores tons of old site files
cheers
Bob

I found the files in several different places with a quick Google search.

[NewbieBob]

Thats great Kallend. Glad they popped up
Cheers
Bob

[StratoJoe]

What does the newest 12b fan with the 2150kv motor pull for amps?

[Evan D]

127-129A installed.

[StratoJoe]

Hopefully the 100amp esc does not melt.

[StratoJoe]

Not installed freewing claims 95 amps vs 90. I know it always higher installed. Are you numbers from the Mirage or another airframe?

[Evan D]

Mirage, Avanti, and two Gripens…

[SanExup]

Are you using a higher amp esc in any of those planes Evan? The stock esc's?