Got mine today and already built. This was the fastest and easiest build I've think I've ever seen. Absolutely simple.
Couple of points:
1) The CG in the manual is ambiguous at best. I just found what seems like the best/right spot and it's balanced. Battery as far forward as it will go. Hope that works
2) The way the ailerons wires are coming in to the receiver won't allow for flaperons to be set up. It's a one-piece Y-harness. I'll have to replace that with 2 separate long servo wires so it can go into 2 channels on the receiver. The way it is now, you can only plug the ailerons into 1 channel. They can't be split up. That's a bummer.
3) This plane is absolutely GORGEOUS. This is probably the best looking plane I've ever seen. Wasn't crazy about the scheme when I ordered it, but it looks fantastic! It's :Cool:
4) It's not a big plane, but it seems like it will have plenty of power. Wings are small as are the other surfaces, but the way it's laid out should provide for good handling.
Will maiden later this week.
Thanks Motion and Freewing. Another winner, for sure. Keep 'em coming!
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View Post
It's hard to say, Dirty Dee. Perhaps fly both the 3700 and 5000 then see which suits your style better. Maiden on the lighter setup then add weight from there.
Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View PostBy the way, I'm lowkey hoping you make a set of these GBU-31s that I can 3DPrint and paint up for the display model I have at the factory...
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Originally posted by Dirty Dee View PostThanks all! Im mostly on the fence with buying more 3700 45C RT packs or 5000 50C admirals. Currently have 4 of each. Though it sounds like if I used the 3700s, I'd mostly be kiting around but be able to come in at a crawl for landings.
Maybe I'll wait on buying more packs until I get my hands on the lightning :Thinking:
By the way, I'm lowkey hoping you make a set of these GBU-31s that I can 3DPrint and paint up for the display model I have at the factory...
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Thanks all! Im mostly on the fence with buying more 3700 45C RT packs or 5000 50C admirals. Currently have 4 of each. Though it sounds like if I used the 3700s, I'd mostly be kiting around but be able to come in at a crawl for landings.
Maybe I'll wait on buying more packs until I get my hands on the lightning :Thinking:
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Originally posted by James.MotionRC View Post
Nope, you are better!
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As Andrew said, your mileage may vary. 4000 and 5000 are the extremes with 4500 in the middle. I prefer the 4000 probably because I have about fifty of them LOL
To me, the wingloading with the 4000mAh is such that I can whip the plane around in non-scale fashion if I want to, while still be able to keep energy in long downlines without getting blown around, and still settle into an easy glideslope for landing. Overall flight time is good enough for me, especially because there's usually a spare battery waiting.
The F-35 is a large 70mm but it's still a 70mm, so I wouldn't want to fly it on a 5100-6000mAh.
I'm interested to see how TiredIron's shoehorned 80mm setup flies. Proof that there's different strokes for different folks!
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Originally posted by Apriliamgt View Post
alpha and James , could I ask which you prefer in this plane ??
Have you also used the standard 40C 4000mah admirals ?
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Originally posted by Apriliamgt View Post
alpha and James , could I ask which you prefer in this plane ??
Have you also used the standard 40C 4000mah admirals ?
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View PostI agree with both James and Andrew's flight estimates for those respective batteries.
Have you also used the standard 40C 4000mah admirals ?
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I agree with both James and Andrew's flight estimates for those respective batteries.
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Originally posted by Dirty Dee View PostWould you guys mind posting your flight times with the batteries you are using?
Those are what I set my throttle timer to; True flight time is between 6 and 7 mins on a 5000.
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Would you guys mind posting your flight times with the batteries you are using?
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Originally posted by Apriliamgt View PostCan someone just clarify about the 4mm elevator setting . I’ve set the middle of the elevator 4mm from
the bottom part of the foam
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Can someone just clarify about the 4mm elevator setting . I’ve set the middle of the elevator 4mm from
the bottom part of the foam
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Originally posted by RCjetdude View PostThat is where I have my Admiral 4000 Pro. I would think the 5000 is a heavier battery.
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