I would like to thank everybody who has contributed to this build log and as Jason encouraged me to do so, pass on this encouragement to other members building a plane with limited instructions. It wi...

Looking good Jason, I can only dream of attempting this myself.

Yeehaaaa, finished & ready to rock & roll. Bad news, promoted as having flying weight 2.0 - 2.4 kg , finished weight with 6s 4000 battery 2.8kg. Good news, with 14 x 8 light wooden prop provided ov...

Am super keen to get my new MX2 into the air tomorrow for it's maiden (and nervous at the same time) and Willy has promised light winds with a minimal chance of afternoon showers. Intend opening up & ...

Thanks Chris, the efforts are appreciated.

Placed the new baby onto the strip & gently increased throttle increasing speed for takeoff. Started moving off course so rather than start all over again, gave it a handfull of throttle (still just...

secant0give Wrote: (09-02-2013, 10:18 PM) -- If flies great Wayne !! All it needs is some contrast on either the top or the bottom of the wing to help with orientation. At the moment it's red on ...

Haven't seen anybody posting about flying this morning yet, so I suppose it's me again. I should be there about 8.15 -8.30 for those interested in joining me. Cheers guys

Day 2 of flying with the new beast, 15 x 6 prop & stripes under the wing. Can't say I noticed any difference in acceleration for take off and still definitely not lacking power rocketing into the air....

TopGun Wrote: (10-02-2013, 01:28 PM) -- Good to meet up with some members today, pitty it cost me a canopy but that's a lesson learnt. Look forward to catching up again and possibly meeting more me...

I bought one of these before my first Trojan which was a bit of a mistake whilst still very much a beginner level pilot. Torque roll left on take-off is a consistant characteristic & with eliptical wi...

Hope my comments did not sound critical of the P47. Is a good plane that lives up to Parkzone's good reputation, just not suitable for the rank novice that I was at the time.

I have asked these questions, received many answers & when I speak to newbies at the field, try to pass on some of the basics I have learnt. Better it comes from people more experienced than me, but ...

I actully posted this thread as a result of a question I received at the field on Sunday. In the site'e Plane Aerobatics menu selection, there are video clips from a RealFlight sim which include vide...

Thanks for that Jason and it would appear thet you have aimed it at my own personal endeavours and for this I thank you. Whilst I obviously would benefit from what I suggested for the advanced level...

Impressive stuff Jason, you are a legend. This is exactly what I had hoped could be produced. I thought lowering the rates would mean more pronounced stick movements. Perhaps decreasing the simulatio...

I am not scared Mr Big Kahuna, no need to hunt me down. I am always very grateful for the efforts of our mowing brigadeers. Still haven't bought that ride-on but hopefully on occasions I can be presen...

Thanks again Jason, more legendary stuff. :thumbup: I follow your reasoning about keeping it realistic but on the other side of the coin, sometimes the little tickles of elevator can be missed with no...

They vigorously defended themselves earlier in this thread before giving up when so many came up with counter-defence examples. I am surprised that they have not taken heed of complaints & improved th...

I dont know about others, but I find this stuff invaluable Jason & give you :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: for your efforts. I have seen many flying skill questions on various threads b...

Thanks Gazz, good to have this thread used as a means of getting general info to advance skills rather than a question & answer thread like Q & A Thread For Newbies & Old Hands Alike.

I originally intended this thread to be aimed at newbies to the hobby as a point of reference for them to get the basics of flying. My original post included a link to a site that explained basic term...

Jason, if you still intend going to the field this arvo, let me know what time & I will join you with my whipper snipper to lend you a hand & provide some mutual company. A bit of hard labour might ...

I only had my whipper snipper to work with today and tackled the longer grass at the Grace end of the runway until the whipper refused to start again. A bit of a waste of time due to the usual pooling...

Wasn't intending to belittle your efforts Jason, was a large area cleared for a 1 man show and worthy of praise. What I meant was that it could have been a major difference with many hands on deck.

Taken 3.30 today, has only been light rain today but the field is still not a pretty picture

I will be there too and this time will take a few planes to fly.

That is a sweet looking plane Gazz & very tempting. From the specs it shouldn't match it's smaller brother for speed but will be spectacular in the air. Love the colours.

Not rubbish cleared by us from the field, just the handiwork of of some (insert as many expletives you can think of) who think it is a cheaper place to tip rubbish than where it should go. Has been th...

I have the day off today, anybody able to lend me a mower so I can join the mowing brigade

Main strip, pilot box & taxiway all mowed late this morning. Strip is quite soggy Grace end of field and on far side of field but the majority of mowed strip quite firm underfoot and good for a fly. J...

I am assuming that there is no need for smuzz or myself to come down to field with mowers this afternoon - would I be correct in that assumption? Cheers Chris [/quote] Only if you wish to tackle...

I will be at the field to open up between 8.00 & 8.30 to set up cones & pilot box. Hopefully I wont be alone for long. Morning winds are looking favourable with a low 10% chance of showers. Strip fres...

http://seagullmodels.com/ProductDetail.asp?id=105 Have been looking at this beauty for quite some time and considered it to be my next plane, but the demise of the MX2 necessitated some retail thera...

I did say I wanted to push myselt in my progression :shock: , but holy %$#@'n hell, maybe one small step for mankind, but one giant leap for this little black duck :leet:

Thanks Gazz & Jason My brain is hurting again & I cant get ecalc to work. Specs on the G160 290kv suggests 22.2v - 19x12 Prop - 75A - will achieve 6000g Thrust. More than enough as this plane is a s...

Love the colour scheme and will love that blistering speed when you get it into the air. Well done, another trademark Samste build.

Thanks for pointing that out Jason, looked at the amps, not the volts. 6s limit, oh well back to the drawing board.

Wont be long & we will have a field like the Melbourne cup in the air with Rare Bears. Well done Frank

Looks like the credit card is going to take a beating. Maybe because there are no reviews for the HK speedie, maybe because I am familiar with turnigy reputation, maybe because it is something you ha...

I dont want to add it up, might scare the credit card back into my wallet or scare me into keeping the plane permanently out of the air. Just kidding, I love this beauty, just hope my flying progress...

And add $20 for my airframe (no postage) :leet:

That is an awesome setup Steve, very impressed. Love the colour scheme

Already have servos from MX2 so did not have to purchase any more. Remaining purchase including 6 x 4S 3300 30-40c turnigy batteries have totalled just a tad over $800. For a quality Seagull model, I ...

I have heard nothing but praise about Seagull Models & expected a smooth run to completion. Bom Bom, looks like I am an exception to that rule. Following the instructions which are minimal, I started...

Would be impossible to swap it round as servo arm would not be centred in the slot & have a more than doubling effect of arm length error. Arm would then only swing one way. Thanks for the thought Gaz...

Sorry guys, haven't checked forum for a while. Thanks for the info & offer Gazz, went to Hobs in Hills & bought a length of fully threaded pushrod & matching clevices & now installed on wings. Pretty...

I am going to run this on 8s with an 18 x 10 prop at this stage. Even that will make this a vertical climbing monster. Thanks again for the tip Gazz. The purchased clevices had nuts included & I had ...

Bugger, That Wednesday night I will be in Menindee (just short of Broken Hill). Bit far to do a round trip for a fly. Never mind, hope there will be more nights

Haven't really done much work on the MXS-R. A few frustrations in that aileron pushrods were too long & wheel axles missing from the kit (many thanks to Hobs in the Hills for rectifying that prob, an ...