Official Skynetic P-51D Mustang 400mm "Old Crow" EPP with Gyro RTF/FTR Thread

[Kevinrhug]

Any one successfully bind the FTR version with a Radiomaster tx with 4 in 1 module? I have a boxer and am having difficulty. I can't seem to get it ro bind.

[Elbee]

Yeah, I've the heck out my Mustang, but it is a hoot to fly. The Tiger Moth is big fun.

[jetfool]

Elbee,
Reason I choose the Stearman was it flys slower in the gym than his P-51 and I want something that is more relaxing indoors. When he flys it at the field he climbs high and puts it on manual setting - Wild maneuvers, pushes a button and it is stable to land. Durable also

Best Regards, Rex

[Elbee]

Elbee,

Most guys in my club are flying all the different versions that motion sells. They all fly great at our field even up to 10mph, they say it takes a little flight time to get comfortable. Last Sunday we flew in the HS gym and one member flew his P-51, ME-109 and Stearman. Great performers in the gym
I enjoyed so much I ordered the Stearman today, figured for the sale price not much more than a couple of drinks at a fancy restaurant today. LOL
Best Regards, Rex

JF,

I hear ya... I have the Tiger Moth, too, and it flies great even in light winds.

The Stearman should be a nice fit between the Warbirds and the Moth.

I am going to take a peek myself.

Thanks for the post.

Best, LB

[jetfool]

Elbee,

Most guys in my club are flying all the different versions that motion sells. They all fly great at our field even up to 10mph, they say it takes a little flight time to get comfortable. Last Sunday we flew in the HS gym and one member flew his P-51, ME-109 and Stearman. Great performers in the gym
I enjoyed so much I ordered the Stearman today, figured for the sale price not much more than a couple of drinks at a fancy restaurant today. LOL
Best Regards, Rex

[ridgerunner]

Ok, I'm in. 1/2 price is too hard to pass up!

[Elbee]

Hi guys! I have the RTF version... everything is fine with it. But I want to connect it to my TX16S and I haven't found anywhere the protocol it uses or any tutorial that explains how to do it. I thank you in advance for your help. Have a good day!

RM,

Welcome to Hobyy Squawk, glad to have you onboard.

Might want to check with MotionRC Customer Service.

Not certain what the protocol is for the TX change over.

Best, LB

[Ruben J Moraga]

Hi guys! I have the RTF version... everything is fine with it. But I want to connect it to my TX16S and I haven't found anywhere the protocol it uses or any tutorial that explains how to do it. I thank you in advance for your help. Have a good day!

[Elbee]

How many acres do you need to fly this airplane?

Minimum 200 feet in each direction or 400 feet by 200 feet should do it. You'll be turning quite a bit, but that's about all she's good at. Rolla with enough height and the 3D turned on. Loops and such at your own risk. Turning off gyro assist at your own peril, at least for me. Best, LB

[FlightlineB-25]

How many acres do you need to fly this airplane?

[Elbee]

Elbee Are you flying it with the stock transmitter? Motion/Wes put out a recent video in the exact modification, but I did just order one and purchased a Sat rx to be able to use my Nx10 and add some expo and change the rates. My thinking is that it will fly a little larger after that.

SE, Yes, the 'game controller' looking TX.

I agree with your thinking.

Also, there is a "Manual" Mode and a "3D" Mode.

I had forgotten about that and plan to try each of those next time the wind is down again.

Only thing I will need to do now is add some paint details.

Best, LB

[SanExup]

Elbee Are you flying it with the stock transmitter? Motion/Wes put out a recent video in the exact modification, but I did just order one and purchased a Sat rx to be able to use my Nx10 and add some expo and change the rates. My thinking is that it will fly a little larger after that.

[Elbee]

Hey All,

After the first check ride and some minor but required repairs, we (she who must be obeyed and myself) took the 'little guy' out to the Ye Ole State Faire Grounds last evening.

Wind 3-6 mph by my calculations. After double checking for even trims all around, I throttled up and with a gentle toss upwind he was off.

Still needed to add right aileron trim and a touch of right rudder, but with the flight assist on normal, he flew as one would expect a 15" foam fighter should.

Full throws in flight assist does not allow for many aerobatics so I burned little holes in the sky and strafed a couple prairie dogs.

All in all it is a fun little plane and at least for me required constant attention during flight ops.

Its' small size allows for flying in tight spots, but it will turn into a 'dot' quickly if you're not keeping close attention.

I like it, so does Tamms, and that's as much as I could ask of any model airplane.

Best, LB

[Aros]

How do you install the wheels on the sky net old Crow?

It's a simple glue-free wire assembly. There's a slot for the wire that you plug in. They can easily be removed as well.

[wfh222]

How do you install the wheels on the sky net old Crow?

[ridgerunner]

FYI: I called MRC early on Monday and was able to successfully cancel my order for the RTF version. (MRC customer service rocks!) Looks like the FTR version is now sold out.

I am curious what the RTF protocol is?

[Elbee]

Aros, Hah, I thank you, SIr.

Acknowledged and Agreed as it would of been a beautiful day to fly the A-10.

I shall never give up.

Best, LB

[Aros]

I'm not sure what's more difficult to fly, these high end 70/80/90mm EDF jets or these micro warbirds! Either way you have my respect (and a couple chuckles too). Carry on soldier!

[Elbee]

Guys-n-Dolls,

Quick flight review.

1)Hand Launched at full throttle (HLFT) in manual mode-Beginner Mode...Nope, not a good start.

2) HLFT in 6G Mode-Beginner Mode...Yep, much better, but wind pushed her right and I was not fast enough on the "Up" trim.

Note: Prop just pops back on.

3) HLFT in 6G-Beginner Mode...Up Trim added, left bank, wind pushed her hard, leveled, lost sight, pulled full up, caught it, rolled right, wind would not let her go,

throttled back downwind now, and too far away (she's small and fast) banked back around and into the pavement from 12-15 feet. Note: Prop pops back on.

4) HLFT in 6G-Beginner Mode...Flew straight for about a nano second, banked hard left and into the pavement. Note: Prop pops back on It would seem I lost left-hand Aileron control rod and clevis in "Crash 3".


Okay, all of the above is on me and definitely a reflection of my flying. First it was probably too windy (7-10 mph) but for Kansas that's the same as zero pretty much.

Second, Ya gotta be quick since the little plane is quick and small to boot.

Thirdly, never fly this one around pavement, grass only ops IMHO.

Looked for the Control Rod and Clevis, but it is teeny tiny. There is a new clevis in the spares bag, but no rod. I will make one from the Landing Gear wire as it is the same diameter and I am not going use the LG.

Cannot wait to get her back out. We will take to the grass next time. Tamms giggled, but in the end, so did I.

Best, LB

[Elbee]

Guys,

received my P-51 from MRC today, charged batts and will fly a check flight either this evening or tomorrow depending on how fast I can mow and how much windage there might be.

It is super tiny and is as advertised, VERY. .

Looking forward to this almost as much as the larger airframes. I hope I can fly in the yard, too, we'll see.

Best, LB