New Avios Mig 17 ?

[Evan D]

I think the 80mm F-86 is the better comparison. Same wing span, similar length and weight and about the same power. The F-86 was a 1650W set up but 80mm. I swapped in a 90mm and it took 1550W to get the same performance. I wish someone would post A, W and speed for this Mig so we could have an idea if the stock power will be good or not. Hopefully soon when the deliveries start. Mine should be here between Thursday and next Monday but I'll be doing a repaint and adding a pilot. I'd like to figure out if a PP upgrade should be done at the same time. I fly off pavement and the wheels should be fine but I have some that may look better on it.

[xviper]

Had some time to compare the drivetrain of this jet with another one of similar size and weight (the latest Freewing F/A-18). Both planes weigh about the same (flying weight). Both are 90mm. The Mig has a slightly smaller motor, 200kv less speed, 12-bl fan. The F/A18 has a 9-bl fan, bigger ESC but can't tell if the wheels are that much bigger (for grass operations). Am I wrong to think that the Mig might be a bit anemic compared to the F-18? Perhaps an inrunner would give it better punch.

[xviper]

Xviper, Ordered from Global and is shipped to the US. US=free shipping. Price was the Global 337. Should have used my 10% discount. If I do can get it for around 310 shipped. It is tempting to order another just for.......... well just for as you can never have enough planes. ya know....

I'm still unable to get free shipping from Global to Canada. I'm going to have to "chat" with them and use your example to get my free shipping. With the 10% code and free shipping, I'd have ordered right away.

[Gilatrout]

Mine should arrive in a few days. I've got a new silver paint technique I'm going to try out. Hopefully it doesn't eat the foam because if it works out... Shiney!

[JohnVH]

I think this would be a great candidate for a little turbine.....

[wolpertinger]

Xviper, Ordered from Global and is shipped to the US. US=free shipping. Price was the Global 337. Should have used my 10% discount. If I do can get it for around 310 shipped. It is tempting to order another just for.......... well just for as you can never have enough planes. ya know....

[xviper]

Xviper, ordered from global with free shipping.

I just put one in the cart from the Global warehouse and they did not give me free shipping to Canada. Something about being oversized. I get free shipping from the US warehouse but it's another 40 bucks more. Where are you located? I also have a discount coupon although I didn't use it for the shipping quote (which was over 80 bucks) from Hong Kong. I would have pulled the trigger if not for the NO free shipping.

[JohnVH]

JohnVH is a great pilot. He can make a flying manhole cover look good. I'd like to see what it looks like in the hands of an "intermeditate" (or more average) pilot.

I had to quote and save this one, thanks so much!

[xviper]

It's gotta be more than 12 hrs. Wolper posted this thread just over 2 days ago. Hard to say how much before that, that the screen shot went up. Also, JohnVH may also be a beta tester and HobbyKing may have sent him an early example for testing so he could write about it. So far, he's the only one who has one flying. The others are "on the way".

[Ron1950]

yes but its just been on there web site for 12 hrs and some have one flying all ready lol

[xviper]

I don't think HobbyKing had a "pre-sale" on this plane, like they have for some of their other products. Once it's released, a customer in USA could get one within 2 days after ordering. Even for me, in Canada, I can get a HobbyKing plane from their Oregon warehouse in 3 days via FedEx Ground and from Global in less than a week.

[Ron1950]

how did anyone get one so soon anyway?

[xviper]

Don’t worry “average” pilots can make the best plane look bad:scream:

Oh, I know. I'm one of those. But at least, we can get an even "sampling".

[Quickstop]

Not a bad price with free shipping. I do like the way it flies in the video, however, JohnVH is a great pilot. He can make a flying manhole cover look good. I'd like to see what it looks like in the hands of an "intermeditate" (or more average) pilot.

Don’t worry “average” pilots can make the best plane look bad:scream:

[xviper]

Xviper, ordered from global with free shipping.

Not a bad price with free shipping. I do like the way it flies in the video, however, JohnVH is a great pilot. He can make a flying manhole cover look good. I'd like to see what it looks like in the hands of an "intermeditate" (or more average) pilot.

[wolpertinger]

Mine says $384.17 from US warehouse and $337.40 from Global warehouse. We don't know which warehouse he's using.

Xviper, ordered from global with free shipping.

[xviper]

How did you get $350 my screen says $396 ? Is there a discount code? Looks very nice and a very smooth flier in the hands of John. Way nicer than ANY of todays "brute force and ignorance" jets ! Now how do I convince the lady of the house that I NEED this one ?

Mine says $384.17 from US warehouse and $337.40 from Global warehouse. We don't know which warehouse he's using.

[killickb]

Mine is on its way. If the quality and performance is as good as my Albatross is I will be very satisfied customer --- the design and detail looked superb and the flying very locked in, viewing John's videos. Let's hope that Avios is now a permanent player in the same league as F/W and FMS for foam model design and quality.

[Bajora]

Sure looks like a smooth flyer!

[wolpertinger]

Ordered PNF one. I have extra units that I can upgrade too. Although I do have a 105 JP unit so may look at the possibilties. I may order the PNP also.

In regards to the question on convincing the wife. That's is a tricky one. Normally it's a tit for tat