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Originally posted by GliderGuy View PostIf a Version 2 of the MiG is released (who knows), it will be interesting to see what mods are done.
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Originally posted by 4qr1hu9n7 View Post
How about just admitting "pilot error".? It's never the error of the pilot when a crash occurs. No. It has to be something else. Is this comment to your satisfaction ??
But when a model start showing clear signs of having a very specific crash pattern, it is time to have a hard look at the specific models, as well as the specifics around the reported crashes. And in the case of the MiG, there is absolutely no ambiguity about whether or not it had/has issues at this point. The vast majority agrees that it does, including MRC who are withholding further batches.Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Originally posted by Airguardian View Post
If the best scenario turns out true and the scale shaft axis has been implemented in V2 (which is not super-likely but I'd like to see it), I'd have to sell mine to get the new one, lolFreewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Today, after 67 flights and some touch and goes one of my landing gear legs came free... the whole plastic box unglued.
Thankfully I was able to catch it before take-off so no accidents ensued. Add to your preflight checklists if it isn't there already to check for landing gear integrity regularly, preferably before each flight.
Will try to tear the rest free from the fuselage and epoxy it back in.
Originally posted by janmb View PostEven if that was the case, that alone would in my view most likely not solve the issues. It would certainly help, and be a very welcome change regardless, but unless the torsion strength in the tail sections, as well as the elevators themselves were improved, I think we'd still have issues.
With better servos, pushrod linkages and power distribution/wires, the rest should be a no brainer.
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Originally posted by Airguardian View PostJust... what a fantastic jet!
If only Freewing made a Su-57 or 30SM in this size...Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Originally posted by Airguardian View PostToday, after 67 flights and some touch and goes one of my landing gear legs came free... the whole plastic box unglued.
Thankfully I was able to catch it before take-off so no accidents ensued. Add to your preflight checklists if it isn't there already to check for landing gear integrity regularly, preferably before each flight.
Will try to tear the rest free from the fuselage and epoxy it back in.
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A good pre-flight visual clue is that the vertical main gear shafts are no longer vertical...but splayed outwards.
I have run up against this (reference my prior posts). I found that epoxy isn't the best/total solution. It is better to use FoamTac glue for re-attaching the plastic box. Epoxy alone is too brittle. I had my box break loose again after repair. FoamTac is more able to withstand the shock w/o fracturing.
The more permanent fix is a bit more involved and consists of the following:
After re-attaching the plastic block with FoamTac....(note..work one at a time because you need a secure anchor for the rubber band mentioned below)- Carbon fiber sheet glued to the vertical wall (inside nearest the fuselage center) with epoxy. FoamTac would work most likely just as well. Be sure to remove the paint first.
- Metal 90 degree angle brace was then glued to the CF sheet and to the plastic box. I used one brace mid box, but you could possibly use 2 braces...one at the front and one at the rear.
- While the glue/glues are setting, attach a rubber band between the opposite side struts to ensure they dry vertically.
Note: I was not able to completely remove the plastic block/box. I was afraid of damaging the outer thin area of foam as the box was securely attached there. So, I opted to dig a thin trench around the inner areas of plastic box with a Dremel tool (could also use a razor knife) where the plastic box contacts the foam and squirt FoamTac into this trench. So far, with this and the CF and metal brace...the inside area of the plastic box has remained secure. The outside area of the box where the thin foam is has remained securely glued in place.
While a total removal of the plastic block would be best, I tried...and could not get it to come out without risking additional damage.
-GG
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Originally posted by GliderGuy View PostBeautiful flying! Thanks for posting these.
Originally posted by GliderGuy View PostA good pre-flight visual clue is that the vertical main gear shafts are no longer vertical...but splayed outwards.
Originally posted by GliderGuy View PostI have run up against this (reference my prior posts). I found that epoxy isn't the best/total solution. It is better to use FoamTac glue for re-attaching the plastic box. Epoxy alone is too brittle. I had my box break loose again after repair. FoamTac is more able to withstand the shock w/o fracturing.
We don't have Foam Tac around here and although I use something similar (UHU POR) it gets brittle with age so I tend to avoid using it for certain applications.
I managed to get my hands on some Gorilla Glue though... maybe I could test it out.
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Originally posted by Justwingit View Post
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Originally posted by Airguardian View PostFor those interested in doing more research on the topic, I leave this here:
https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/601262main_...ight-ebook.pdf
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Originally posted by duke View PostAnyone remember the wiring( or the location number on this site) for the main ldg door opening and closing with the gear down?
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So it looks like no matter if there are any upgrades to the Mig or not, based upon MRC's new price increases starting May 15th, the Mig will now cost a minimum of $64 US more without any changes. That puts it at $703 US base cost without any changes.
And no doubt it won't be brought back before May 15th, cause if it does, definitely hitting the buy now option.
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: FL/FW: Mig 29 "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, F16 Wild Weasel, F4 Phantom & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, Olive B-24, Stinger 90, Red Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 60" Extra 300 V2, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, MXS Green, & Demonstrator. FMS-1700mm P-51, Red Bull Corsair. E-Flite-70mm twin SU-30, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P-51.
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Originally posted by Hugh Wiedman View PostSo it looks like no matter if there are any upgrades to the Mig or not, based upon MRC's new price increases starting May 15th, the Mig will now cost a minimum of $64 US more without any changes. That puts it at $703 US base cost without any changes.
And no doubt it won't be brought back before May 15th, cause if it does, definitely hitting the buy now option.
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Motion says an average of 10% so it could be more or less. Interestingly I've had mine, with TV's posted for sale for weeks without a bite (granted at a rather high price). This tells me that, even though it's been withdrawn from sale over the crashes, there really isn't a very high of a demand for it.
I wonder if FW and FL parts will go up too, it just says airplanes in the post. If they also raise the TV's 10% that's $803.
There's a lot of if's in all this though.
Originally posted by Hugh Wiedman View PostSo it looks like no matter if there are any upgrades to the Mig or not, based upon MRC's new price increases starting May 15th, the Mig will now cost a minimum of $64 US more without any changes. That puts it at $703 US base cost without any changes.
And no doubt it won't be brought back before May 15th, cause if it does, definitely hitting the buy now option.
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