Hello, I wanted to ask the forum and the Motion RC guys a question regarding the 800mm warbird series. I have watched all the MRC videos on these, and noticed that Mike has commented several times that these are challenging planes to fly. (see P-51 Mustang Petie 2nd video.) I have also noticed that of all the planes I fly, these 800mm planes are the most difficult to do a ROG takeoff. Even hand launching often results in a quick torque roll to the left and into the ground. Once in the air, and with CG correct, they are a delight to fly. (Despite the issues I have with these, I love the detail and size of these planes. Perfect for fitting in my car without taking wings off.)
My question is, what is it about these that makes them more difficult? I have flown most all of the Parkzone UMs with no problems at all, and the new Flyzone Aircore planes are a delight to fly and not nearly so temperamental. My larger planes, 1100mm and up don't exhibit this characteristic either. Don't get me wrong, I really like this series, I have 5 of them now, but I wanted to see what you guys thought. Maybe I need to add more right aileron on take off runs than usual? Has anyone else run into this? I have only been flying for less than 2 years, and am completely self taught using Realflight simulator. One thing I have noticed about the simulators is that they don't replicate take off runs or stalls all that well. Guess that is just one thing you have to pick up from really flying the models.
Also, which one of this series is considered to be the most docile on take offs and general flying? The Skyraider is the one I seem to have "tamed" and love flying it. I went to a 2 blade prop (8x6), and about a 25mm CG from the leading edge of the wing, and now it flies great. Is there something about a 3 or 4 blade prop that causes more torque roll on takeoff?
Sorry for all the questions, but just trying to learn from those who have more experience!
My question is, what is it about these that makes them more difficult? I have flown most all of the Parkzone UMs with no problems at all, and the new Flyzone Aircore planes are a delight to fly and not nearly so temperamental. My larger planes, 1100mm and up don't exhibit this characteristic either. Don't get me wrong, I really like this series, I have 5 of them now, but I wanted to see what you guys thought. Maybe I need to add more right aileron on take off runs than usual? Has anyone else run into this? I have only been flying for less than 2 years, and am completely self taught using Realflight simulator. One thing I have noticed about the simulators is that they don't replicate take off runs or stalls all that well. Guess that is just one thing you have to pick up from really flying the models.
Also, which one of this series is considered to be the most docile on take offs and general flying? The Skyraider is the one I seem to have "tamed" and love flying it. I went to a 2 blade prop (8x6), and about a 25mm CG from the leading edge of the wing, and now it flies great. Is there something about a 3 or 4 blade prop that causes more torque roll on takeoff?
Sorry for all the questions, but just trying to learn from those who have more experience!
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