FLEXJET SUPER PNP

[pdansalvish]

I just pre-ordered V2 of this plane. Planning on being a test pilot for this version. Hoping it flies as well as V1.

[Rucky]

Hello, here I have two 3DPUPs for the FlexJet.
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game...-cockpit-parts

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/flexjet-nozzle

[pdansalvish]

I received notification my FlexJet V2 shipped. Should be here by Thursday.

[Rucky]

I received notification my FlexJet V2 shipped. Should be here by Thursday.

I'm looking forward to it

[Rucky]

Hello Flexjet owner, I did some 3DPUP again. To shorten the take-off distance on our mowed meadow, I treated my Flexjet to a Wemotec Midi Fan Evo 650-58-1970. For this I created a suitable inlet lip and a nozzle reduced to a 75mm outlet. I made the thrust tube from an X-ray.

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/flexjet-inlet-lip-75mm-nozzle

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/flexjet-servo-bracket-for-main-landing-gear-cover-control

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/flexjet-battery-support-nose-gear-bracket-ruckyplex

The 75 mm nozzle does nothing with the original impeller, it even gets worse.

[Stirstik]

I know this is an old thread, just wondering if there is any interest in this plane by you guys? Did this plane turnout to be a dud?

[xviper]

I know this is an old thread, just wondering if there is any interest in this plane by you guys? Did this plane turnout to be a dud?

I still have mine but only fly it maybe 3 or 4 times a year. In its original form, I hated it. I didn't like the way it flew with the stock Aura8 settings in any of the modes. I stopped flying it for a long time until one day, I decided to take the Aura8 out and cut flaps into the wings. I put in a standard RX and added a cheap HobbyEagle gyro and now with the flaps, it flies to my satisfaction but since doing this, I have many, many other far more interesting and much better flying planes. Looking at it now, the FlexJet is "old school" and somewhat dated. It just doesn't stir the soul (mine anyway).
Flex Innovations planes are generally (IMO) way over priced for what you get although they do have some models that are good value and very interesting and exciting to fly - to name but a couple, the Cypher FV-31, Pirana - both stock. I now have their F-100 but never expected to accept it as it came and immediately dumped the EDF in favor of the 90mm from the Eflite Viper, along with a HobbyEagle gyro and a thrust reverse thrust ESC. Left stock, it would have also gone the way of the FlexJet - not to be flown for long periods of time till something was done about it.
Although the FlexJet is a lot cheaper than it was originally, at $450.00US, there are a lot better foamie jets and much better value to boot. However, if you really like Flex and you can fly and work with the Aura8, it's probably a good deal for you.

[Stirstik]

Thanks for the reply. I have flown with several A8's and get along with it fine. I flew my first Hobby Eagle the other day and that was fine also. Again, appreciate the reply. I'll keep an eye open for something that grabs my attention.