FlightLineRC 1200mm / 47 inch Spitfire Mk.IX Motion RC Design

[starcop]

Hello Pilots, A lot of you have already purchased the FlightLineRC aircraft from Motion RC. Thank you, for your support! For persons still wanting to purchase the models, but might have some reservations, well I will testify under oath. This is a beautiful, well crafted, awesome inspiring airplane. Maybe you know this, we have a design team now at Motion RC. They are the development crew handling the fliteline models, currently being offered by Us- (Motion RC). I couldn't come close to being able to purchase a model of this caliper 10 years ago. What I mean by that is, it's exceptional the way they paint, finish these models to look so fantastic. Also, 47 inch wing span is not a small park flyer. This model is slightly larger than other brands out there, you can see the level of R&D that went into this new lineup. As you can see in some of the photos. Everything lines up exactly as it's made, just like a fine puzzle. Also, some of the crash areas are made so the part is easily changed! Key features some people missed on this model. I've owned several Spitfire aircraft; from Balsa to fiberglass & balsa. This is exceptionally done for EPO, thicker paint or finish. A lot to be desired, I recommend you see for yourself. Thank you, for reading and your input! Cheers! This is a great Christmas gift; that keeps on giving!

[TiredIronGRB]

I have this plane, it's a great looking and flying plane.

[PappaBear]

Starcop,

You will love the way the Spitfire handles and flies. It's a great model. I have one and I've also flown Alpha's.

Martin.

[Kloverzero]

The Spitfire was never my thing, I didn't really care for the wingtips. As for the testimonial to FlightLine, let me just say this: TOP NOTCH!! The Bearcat, Ta-152 and the P-38 are beautiful renderings of some of the greatest aircraft that ever flew in the great war. The finishes are outstanding, and being able to choose from several different pilot's aircraft is just the icing on the cake. These are also some of the toughest foam airplanes that I have ever flown. They will take a licking and keep on ticking!! The P-38 is by far my favorite so far, but I plan to own the entire fleet. There just cannot be enough said about the Bearcat's low speed handling. I can point that plane into the wind, and hover it like I used to do with my Cub. Bottom line is this, no matter which FlightLine plane you choose, it is sure to put a smile on your face!!

[starcop]

The Spitfire was never my thing, I didn't really care for the wingtips. As for the testimonial to FlightLine, let me just say this: TOP NOTCH!! The Bearcat, Ta-152 and the P-38 are beautiful renderings of some of the greatest aircraft that ever flew in the great war. The finishes are outstanding, and being able to choose from several different pilot's aircraft is just the icing on the cake. These are also some of the toughest foam airplanes that I have ever flown. They will take a licking and keep on ticking!! The P-38 is by far my favorite so far, but I plan to own the entire fleet. There just cannot be enough said about the Bearcat's low speed handling. I can point that plane into the wind, and hover it like I used to do with my Cub. Bottom line is this, no matter which FlightLine plane you choose, it is sure to put a smile on your face!!

Amen to that. I hope others realize the price is right on these models!

[starcop]

I have this plane, it's a great looking and flying plane.

Very nice, where did you get the yellow spinner? Paint? (y)

[TiredIronGRB]

Yes, painted it...I rescued it from a guy I know, it had been lightly crashed, the cannons were on backwards and the belly was painted up crazy (maybe for visibility), took about 4 hours to get it back to normal. I also added some larger wheels.

[starcop]

Hello Again, Pilots & Readers. A couple build things I wanted to point out. The wing air radiators can be placed wrong on the wings. Look close to the mounting position, it can install two ways; one is wrong. Second is try not to plug in all of the servo pigtails into the receiver before you have setup each servo channel. The transmitter can sit there and run a flap servo; till it smokes. By setting up each plug or channel as you go through the transmitter settings, you can avoid a situation people run into. Just holds you back from flying, it also makes for a warranty claim. I found this one took me 20 minutes to install the receiver with each channel plugged in. Now, I'm ready to finalize the stickers & end points. I made sure, no "servos are binding or running, while I work on retracts or flaps. Hoahh! I'm seriously going to collect all of these models for my fleet. That price will only go upwards in time, lets hope not; but you never know. The retracts are smooth and operate excellent. I ran them three times, then I'll let them cool off and, possibly add some dielectric grease to the jack screw. I use a cue tip, enter through the opening when the retract is deployed. Then you can really see how a smooth functioning retract, will last a good long time. (or if I hit too hard) they just can't take really hard impacts. Something that is truly hard to judge, when your piloting a model. I used to say- "what happened" it's in all my older videos. Ha, it's hard to admit my own faults. Thank you again, for reading my fine model experience. Let us, hear your please? We love to hear your input, if you have some time to spare. Thanks!!!! Matt C/S M-RC

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GROOVY!!!!

[dkalwishky]

I had a love hate relationship with this plane. Mine flew horribly until I spent some time to get it flying right.

My left Aileron was warped which made the plane squirrely on the roll axis in the air. Once I realized this I was able to use my hands to reshape it, that fixed this problem.

Mine was twitchy in all axises until I measures my control throws and set them to the manual. I'll admit that I usually just hook up the servos and go fly, seems with my planes lately this doesn't work too well so now I measure my control throws and set them per the manual. With my Flightline planes this has helped me tremendously.

Now that I have mine flying well I no longer want to stomp it into the ground. :)

I like making low passes in a bank so you can really see the elliptical wing, she's very pretty in the air! If I were to crash this plane I'd replace it immediately.

[starcop]

I had a love hate relationship with this plane. Mine flew horribly until I spent some time to get it flying right.

My left Aileron was warped which made the plane squirrely on the roll axis in the air. Once I realized this I was able to use my hands to reshape it, that fixed this problem.

Mine was twitchy in all axises until I measures my control throws and set them to the manual. I'll admit that I usually just hook up the servos and go fly, seems with my planes lately this doesn't work too well so now I measure my control throws and set them per the manual. With my Flightline planes this has helped me tremendously.

Now that I have mine flying well I no longer want to stomp it into the ground. :)

I like making low passes in a bank so you can really see the elliptical wing, she's very pretty in the air! If I were to crash this plane I'd replace it immediately.

Howdy Kalwhisky, I had a Kyosho spitfire that did the same thing your talking about. Mine was too heavy with all the additions I'd done to it. So far, most of the pilots I've spoken to about this airplane say it fly's well. I'm sure there are cases of denser foam, tail heavy models. No two are a like, people can get into that; buy it and fly it system. These models do require C/G to be set correctly, or it will fly out of control. The Spitfire especially from my past experiences. Glad to hear you have yours squared away. I hope mine fly's as expected or I'll have to do some fine tuning. Matt

[starcop]

Okay Pilots, Mine is finished as far as, I'm going to go with it. Stickers are On, it's not too bad. "But, I'm not very good with stickers. I just like the bird itself, I've had a lot of fun with flying a Spitfire in the past. Next, will be the flight Video, once the weather changes. I'm beginning to think, it's going to be a Big Snow year! Yikes, we can't have that with this hobby. I can adapt, it makes the grass fields smooth out. Enjoy friends, I hope everyone is enjoying the new line-up, as much as I am. Matt C/S Rep Motion RC "Call me to order yours!" :):idea:

[starcop]

Hello Spitfire Pilots, I wanted to add a few pages of the instruction book. Again, the only items that can be installed wrong are the radiators. They can go on two ways; you want them to be level with the wing. You'll have to preset them to see what I'm referring too. It's a true pleasure to build, I'd say very well thought out. The book is very detailed for items you might break in a crash. You can always refer to the book, for information on how to install the parts. Also, the stickers are made for different liveries, so the small additional pamphlet, covers the details and, places them accordingly. Once you fly a Spitfire, you'll become a fan too. I found them to be very docile, or aerobatic. You get a two for one with this wing type, some might disagree. I myself, found the Spitfire great at both flight conditions. Lastly, the control throws are listed in the book for high & low rate flight. It's highly recommended a person uses this instruction for a positive experience. Guessing can cause a crash, it some cases. Take care, Happy Holidays. Matt

[TiredIronGRB]

Hello Spitfire Pilots, I wanted to add a few pages of the instruction book. Again, the only items that can be installed wrong are the radiators.

And the guns...the used one I rescued had them on the wrong sides.

[starcop]

And the guns...the used one I rescued had them on the wrong sides.

Correct, Yes the guns can be installed wrong as well. The stickers too, you'll see I did mine wrong, Arg. Figures, I was never good with applying stickers. ;)

[StormyDog1962]

Looking forward to flying mine soon!

[PappaBear]

It flies really well. I've flown both Alpha's and my own and they are great.

Martin.

[StormyDog1962]

Thanks Martin--Good to know

[Happylandings]

Hi all. I received my Spitfire to day and although it looks great, the pilot is loose in the cockpit. Before I start to try and remove the canopy, I thought I'd just ask if anyone else has done this and what the best technique is. Thanks!