Official FlightLine RC 1200mm Spitfire Mk.IXc Thread

[SanExup]

nicka117 This Spitfire flies well slowly. I found the high rates given in the book to be too much for my liking, especially the elevator. And I never feel like I don't have enough elevator throw, even at slower speeds. Both sizes of the Flightline Spitfires fly extremely well and are such a pleasure to fly.

[Evan D]

Stock works for that too....

[nicka117]

hey guys, I'm thinking about grabbing this spitfire because I love Spits--my favorite plane. But, I'm the opposite of most guys that want to improve speed and performance. I want to see how slow I can get it to fly without stalling. Any thoughts on how to set it up that way?

[skrez]

99% sure it’s the 12x12 APCe.

thankyou sir.

[Evan D]

99% sure it’s the 12x12 APCe.

[skrez]

What apc two blade are you using Evan?
thanks ,
Frank

[skrez]

Understood. My point is that Motion makes a battery recommendation on what they sell and there are other choices out there. Mine has a 2 bladed APC prop that is more efficient than the stock 4 bladed one and I have flown it 4, 5, and 6S. The 4S I use is either a Secokin 3700 that weighs 300g or a Hobby Star 4600 that weighs 380g, the 5S is a Zippy Compact 3700 that weighs 418g and the 6S a Hobby Star 3500 that weighs443g.

I understand that you are happy with the 3000 pack which is listed at 306g, just saying there are other choices plus the Spitfire handles the heavier battery well. My Spit is also FPV so it's even a bit heavier.

[Evan D]

Understood. My point is that Motion makes a battery recommendation on what they sell and there are other choices out there. Mine has a 2 bladed APC prop that is more efficient than the stock 4 bladed one and I have flown it 4, 5, and 6S. The 4S I use is either a Secokin 3700 that weighs 300g or a Hobby Star 4600 that weighs 380g, the 5S is a Zippy Compact 3700 that weighs 418g and the 6S a Hobby Star 3500 that weighs443g.

I understand that you are happy with the 3000 pack which is listed at 306g, just saying there are other choices plus the Spitfire handles the heavier battery well. My Spit is also FPV so it's even a bit heavier.

[Ankor]

I am just saying what I am using with success. You can use any battery you like. Moreover, I find the plane to become dull with anything heavier than a 4s 4000. It can fly but how it flies is a different story. This is my personal experience from that bird.

[Evan D]

Congrats.


There are other brands out there and who says 4000 is the limit?

[Ankor]

Hello! What an awesome present! She is a gorgeous bird! Regarding batteries, The spitty 1.2m can fly with maximum 4000mah 4s. I find the best ones to be the 3000mah 4s admirals. I also fly it with 2500mah pro ones.

[Slimrc]

Hello everyone! Just found out I was getting a Spit for Chritmas from my daughter's! Cant open the gift before then but was wondering if I will need to get more batteries. I have 1 4s 3200 and a bunch of 4s 2200's. Also a couple of 4s 6750's. Wondering if anyone has had some experience with these sizes?
thanks

[Ankor]

Hi T200,

If you are a new pilot, the Spitty (and any warbird) is not the ideal option to start the hobby with. These birds are hard to take off and land and they are not really friendly when it gets to stalls.
I would suggest a high wing trainer for a begginer.

Cheers

[Evan D]

It takes a 6ch radio and there are way too many brands and choices. Spektrum makes a nice 6ch that would require almost no programming. They have a large selection of receivers with or without gyros, AS3X and SAFE. Most 4s batteries in the 3000 or so size work. I caution you buying either a Spektrum or Admiral brand as there are many as good but much less expensive.

[T200]

Hi

New to this looking for some advice/guidance on the best combination of radio+receiver+battery for the FlightLine RC 1200mm Spitfire

Thanks

[Joe. Ferrara]

nevermind i got it solved, im good!

[Joe. Ferrara]

hey so I got a replacement servo for one of my planes, and its not in the correct orientation, how do i fix this?

[Evan D]

Heat them with a soldering iron to break down the thread lock.

[Joe. Ferrara]

I can't get them off because they are so tightly screwed into the motor. and they are already stripping, so I don't want to go anymore but i might not be able to get them off anyway...

[Evan D]

Have you removed the small allen headed screws holding it onto the motor?