Official FlightLine 1600mm B-25J Mitchell PNP Thread

[Narly]

CPSC: "I can tell at first glance that this product is not safe, it has 50 cal machine guns and can drop bombs. It should not be sold to kids under 50." 😉

[Spad Driver]

Thanks for the update Tom!.
this is why I prefer Motion R.C. over other brands.
brands.I have parts for planes from other manufacturers on backorder for months on end with no reason for the delay given in any media format.
(Sound of crickets and wind blowing through the grass....)
a few honest words can settle down many an upset mind.

[Tom]

Larry, you are correct. We have had damage in the past with inspections. Fortunately, they don't open many boxes and they always mark the boxes they open. We will absolutely inspect (always do) anything marked as opened during the inspection and will likely sell those as "open box" specials. Based on past experience, they will not open more than one of each product SKU in the shipment. That means they will likely open only one B-25. Assuming that is the case, that one will go to one of the guys on our customer service team.

If there is any good news, the second inspection is taking place in Chicago so we should be able to receive it quickly after the inspection is completed. The first inspection took place on the west coast.

[Ian b]

No it flies just like any other model, just a little rudder in the turn to stop dragging its tail but that is all and seems to be the same for any model with twin fins. Stop worrying and just fly it when you get them.

[ridgerunner]

At more than 3kg, this one is heavier than the 2000mm B-24. To those over on the other side of the pond who have flown this, Does it feel heavy in the air?

[Evan D]

Interesting rant there Larry.

[Larry D]

Thanks Tom. I'm sure we all appreciate the information on the 2nd inspection and the delay (again) in shipping. Don't like it, but that's the way it is. I hope that I will loose this bet, but I'm betting with the long container voyage, a CBP inspection and now a Consumer Product Safety Commission inspection there will be more than a handful of missing parts, scratches, dents and deformities. I have had my share of bad experiences with federal inspections. MRC probably already has a "game plan" to re-inspect every single one that was opened for inspection, prior to shipping out to customers, at least I hope so. Scratches, dents, warped wings, missing parts... I don't think I would want to be manning the MRC Customer Service lines in September :). Like Elbee, I just hope they don't use mine as a step ladder or a break room table and that's before it gets to FedEx which seems to love doing container stress tests just to see how many holes they can put in a box before it pops open and has to be taped closed again.
Of course the feds will not open and inspect every single box. Mine is WAY in the back of the container. Sorry for the rest of you guys

[Ian b]

As you can see no room

[Ian b]

It does not need a gyro ! Also there is not much room to put one in, Keep it simple.

[Tom]

desertdrifter7 - We measure the battery compartment in our live overview of the B-25 at about 45:26. Here is a link to the video. Wes will try to get some pictures and post them here.

[desertdrifter7]

While waiting I have set up a Spektrum 8 channel receiver with a Hobby Eagle A3 Super 4 gyro for installation. I just wish the you tube build videos and manuals would give a better idea as to how much room is in the battery compartment. I am trying to assess if it would be better to use a Spektrum 8 channel receiver with AS3X to decrease the wiring control issue.

[desertdrifter7]

Okay, I have been patiently, somewhat, waiting for the arrival of the B-25s. My experience with pre-orders has usually not gone well, though it did with the Tigercat. I had to look up CPSC and find out exactly what that agency is. Good Grief. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC, CPSC, or commission) is an independent agency of the United States government. The CPSC seeks to promote the safety of consumer products by addressing "unreasonable risks" of injury. WIth all of the crap coming into this country that present choking hazards and poison hazards to our children, why would they be interested in RC airplanes?

[Tom]

and that agency is probably charging you an inspection fee for the courtesy of inspecting the container another time.

Unfortunately, they will send us a big bill. 😨

[Jdcrow]

I'm embarrassed to say we now have ANOTHER delay with the B-25 due to a different governmental agency who wants to inspect our shipment. As you know, the initial USA shipment of FlightLine B-25 was chosen by US Customs for a random VACIS inspection. This inspection was completed without issue on August 9th. This delay was frustrating but understandable. Normally, the container would arrive at Motion RC shortly after this US Customs inspection but a different governing body (the CPSC) has decided they want to do an exam which is going to cause another 2 week delay. The second inspection is not related to the first inspection. We sincerely apologize! We've never had any shipment subject to 2 different exams in the history of Motion RC. The shipment has been in the USA since late July but will see another 2 week delay for this second inspection. We currently expect the B-25 shipment to arrive at Motion RC at the end of August. I'm so sorry for the delay and embarrassed I have to keep pushing the arrival date back.

and that agency is probably charging you an inspection fee for the courtesy of inspecting the container another time.

[Elbee]

I'm embarrassed to say we now have ANOTHER delay with the B-25 due to a different governmental agency who wants to inspect our shipment. As you know, the initial USA shipment of FlightLine B-25 was chosen by US Customs for a random VACIS inspection. This inspection was completed without issue on August 9th. This delay was frustrating but understandable. Normally, the container would arrive at Motion RC shortly after this US Customs inspection but a different governing body (the CPSC) has decided they want to do an exam which is going to cause another 2 week delay. The second inspection is not related to the first inspection. We sincerely apologize! We've never had any shipment subject to 2 different exams in the history of Motion RC. The shipment has been in the USA since late July but will see another 2 week delay for this second inspection. We currently expect the B-25 shipment to arrive at Motion RC at the end of August. I'm so sorry for the delay and embarrassed I have to keep pushing the arrival date back.

57, Thank you for the update, Sir.

I'm okay with whatever must be done as long as those inspecting the contents don't use my Mitchell as a step ladder.

Best, LB

[Evan D]

Tom, thank you for letting us know. That is more than anyone else would have done.

[Tom]

I'm embarrassed to say we now have ANOTHER delay with the B-25 due to a different governmental agency who wants to inspect our shipment. As you know, the initial USA shipment of FlightLine B-25 was chosen by US Customs for a random VACIS inspection. This inspection was completed without issue on August 9th. This delay was frustrating but understandable. Normally, the container would arrive at Motion RC shortly after this US Customs inspection but a different governing body (the CPSC) has decided they want to do an exam which is going to cause another 2 week delay. The second inspection is not related to the first inspection. We sincerely apologize! We've never had any shipment subject to 2 different exams in the history of Motion RC. The shipment has been in the USA since late July but will see another 2 week delay for this second inspection. We currently expect the B-25 shipment to arrive at Motion RC at the end of August. I'm so sorry for the delay and embarrassed I have to keep pushing the arrival date back.

[Evan D]

CBP is helping you with that.

[Oxotnik]

I'm hoping that my B-25 takes a really long time to get here. That way, I can delay assembling it, flying it, and enjoying it, for as long as possible...

[Gilatrout]

I keep resisting making an unfulfilled joke.