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Originally posted by Evan D View PostInteresting that a couple people have posted that Motion and or FW will do this and that including stopping production but there is a nothing on Motions web site and you can still buy one...
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Originally posted by Borat View PostWhat's important is that MRC and FW listened and they took action-big credit to them. I look forward to seeing a better version of this Mig 29 take to the skies hopefully in the near future
So MRC should post here and on RCG and elsewhere and answer two simple questions:- Is the MiG airworthy according to MRC/FW's own judgement in the current version?
- What are you currently doing to investigate the crash situation and possible remedies?
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I flew my Mig-29 again today. It flies great. I think is the best FW jet I have flown, I think is is better than the Avanti for me. Its really a blast to fly. I like it better because it is bigger and presents well when flying.
I moved the CG back to 160mm and have 3mm reflex on flaps and ailerons. With the CG back to 160mm it flies even better now. Take off rotation is very smooth and the airborne CG check with 45 degree upline and roll to inverted showed a very gentle pitch to the canopy, much better than before. Landings are very easy and I can get a very long full flare with touchdown on the mains with nose wheel in the air. I really think the trick is to get the CG back far enough plus the reflex really helps get the trim setting more near the stab neutral. My trim setting is shown with the LE of the stab about 3/8" above the bottom of the fuse edge. Also I think the stock and replacement stab servos are no where near strong enough and need to be upgraded.
Its really a great airframe.
Gary
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Originally posted by viper1gj View PostI moved the CG back to 160mm and have 3mm reflex on flaps and ailerons.
I've read it somewhere but can't remember the reason why now. What is the rationale for the small bit of reflex in the flaps?
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I guess the kit version is OK because in its out of the box state, it can't fly, so no chance of crashing. Then, once the end user puts in their own power system, it's been modified and we all know that as soon as you do a modification (unauthorized), there is no longer any implied warranty.
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Originally posted by xviper View PostThat's about 20mm further than the marks. I have my batteries as far as they will go without removing any foam and not touching the blue box. It just balances at 10mm further. Did you move the BB or add weight to the tail to achieve your balance?
I've read it somewhere but can't remember the reason why now. What is the rationale for the small bit of reflex in the flaps?
Anyway, that's how I think the flap reflex discussions got started. It does seem to be a good thing. I like the effects it has.
-GG
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Originally posted by xviper View PostThat's about 20mm further than the marks. I have my batteries as far as they will go without removing any foam and not touching the blue box. It just balances at 10mm further. Did you move the BB or add weight to the tail to achieve your balance?
I've read it somewhere but can't remember the reason why now. What is the rationale for the small bit of reflex in the flaps?
That'll do the trick, too.
-GG
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Originally posted by xviper View PostThat's about 20mm further than the marks. I have my batteries as far as they will go without removing any foam and not touching the blue box. It just balances at 10mm further. Did you move the BB or add weight to the tail to achieve your balance?
I've read it somewhere but can't remember the reason why now. What is the rationale for the small bit of reflex in the flaps?
I don't really know how the reflex works, but it does improve the trim setting on the stab. I assume it de-cambers the wing and makes less drag. That along with the CG closer to the neutral point makes this a really fun plane to fly and land. My landings were much easier to flare and touch down on the mains than before. I can't even image how poor it would land if the CG was at 140-150 mm. I didn't even try there based on all the reports in the forums. IMO is really a good airframe and properly balanced it flies great. I have a pitot tube for indicated airspeed. My normal speeds are 60-80 mph and rarely exceed 100 in a dive with reduced thrust. I use flight modes trimmed for half flaps and full flaps and normally am flying final approach around 40-45mph. Touch down is 30-35mph. I have not flown fast with flaps extended and don't plan to.
Get it balanced right and you will love the way it flies.
Gary
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Originally posted by GliderGuy View PostHi Gary,
What altitude and temperatures are you indicating these airspeeds? I would like to roughly calculate the approximate true airspeeds. Some have reported GPS-measured speeds in the range of 125 mph when level and full throttle.
-GG
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Originally posted by mshagg View Post
Can you call a local airport or station (or check via Internet) and obtain the data needed to calculate TAS when you fly? Thanks!
-GG
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