Skymaster F-4E phantom
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Having the CG at 300mm cures the elevator blanking. My CG was at 293 for the first 2 flights and the pitch down occurred, just like Andy's video from quite some time ago. Thanks to Andy's warning, we were prepared and raised the flaps. The CG was moved back to 300mm and the pitch down and elevator blanking went away. Last fall at Super Jets South, I lowered the nose on final several times and always had plenty of elevator. I don't know the technical / aerodynamic reasons, but having the CG at 300mm will cure the problem.
#752
RE: Skymaster F-4E phantom
I'm resurrecting this thread to echo Mike's last post. I put the nose down on final this weekend and nothing out of the ordinary happened. My CG is at 300mm. This is one sweet bird.
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RE: Skymaster F-4E phantom
ORIGINAL: dubd
I'm resurrecting this thread to echo Mike's last post. I put the nose down on final this weekend and nothing out of the ordinary happened. My CG is at 300mm. This is one sweet bird.
I'm resurrecting this thread to echo Mike's last post. I put the nose down on final this weekend and nothing out of the ordinary happened. My CG is at 300mm. This is one sweet bird.
#754
RE: Skymaster F-4E phantom
ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews
good deal, my new one will have a P200 in it. Looking to CG it at 300mm like you guys. yeah, Buck shamed me into buying another.. hehe.
ORIGINAL: dubd
I'm resurrecting this thread to echo Mike's last post. I put the nose down on final this weekend and nothing out of the ordinary happened. My CG is at 300mm. This is one sweet bird.
I'm resurrecting this thread to echo Mike's last post. I put the nose down on final this weekend and nothing out of the ordinary happened. My CG is at 300mm. This is one sweet bird.
Which color scheme did you get? I love mine with the P200!
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RE: Skymaster F-4E phantom
ORIGINAL: dubd
Which color scheme did you get? I love mine with the P200!
ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews
good deal, my new one will have a P200 in it. Looking to CG it at 300mm like you guys. yeah, Buck shamed me into buying another.. hehe.
ORIGINAL: dubd
I'm resurrecting this thread to echo Mike's last post. I put the nose down on final this weekend and nothing out of the ordinary happened. My CG is at 300mm. This is one sweet bird.
I'm resurrecting this thread to echo Mike's last post. I put the nose down on final this weekend and nothing out of the ordinary happened. My CG is at 300mm. This is one sweet bird.
Which color scheme did you get? I love mine with the P200!
#756
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Haaaaa good choice on the color scheme. don't forget to add all the hardware hanging off the wings!!!
go get 'em tiger!!!
Which color scheme did you get? I love mine with the P200!
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Jolly Rogers this time. I've always wanted one.
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go get 'em tiger!!!
ORIGINAL: AndyAndrews
good deal, my new one will have a P200 in it. Looking to CG it at 300mm like you guys. yeah, Buck shamed me into buying another.. hehe.
good deal, my new one will have a P200 in it. Looking to CG it at 300mm like you guys. yeah, Buck shamed me into buying another.. hehe.
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Jolly Rogers this time. I've always wanted one.
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#757
RE: Skymaster F-4E phantom
Hi
I am building one in this colour scheme and have posted in other thread with no reply about the rudder mod. I want to make a inside install and saw this mod, but I am concerned if this is a good install.
There is a slight slop between the brass tube and the piano wire, so flutter could happen...
What are you P200 guys using?
Also because my model is a early version, I need to install gear doors and make the wood offsets myself.[:@]Can anyone give me the wood plate dimensions and thickness?
Thanks
Regards
Nuno
I am building one in this colour scheme and have posted in other thread with no reply about the rudder mod. I want to make a inside install and saw this mod, but I am concerned if this is a good install.
There is a slight slop between the brass tube and the piano wire, so flutter could happen...
What are you P200 guys using?
Also because my model is a early version, I need to install gear doors and make the wood offsets myself.[:@]Can anyone give me the wood plate dimensions and thickness?
Thanks
Regards
Nuno
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RE: Skymaster F-4E phantom
Hello Guys,
Does anyone can tell me which are the improvements done on the F4 kit since 2007 ?
Maybe Anton can answer to this question ?
And one question about the fuel cells..Is it possible to install only the two main tanks (3,4 liters for both), it is enough for a good 6 min flight with a P160SX and it can save a lot of weight !
Thank you very much
Jean-Philippe
Does anyone can tell me which are the improvements done on the F4 kit since 2007 ?
Maybe Anton can answer to this question ?
And one question about the fuel cells..Is it possible to install only the two main tanks (3,4 liters for both), it is enough for a good 6 min flight with a P160SX and it can save a lot of weight !
Thank you very much
Jean-Philippe
#760
RE: Skymaster F-4E phantom
Hi, all
Congrats to Roland win the German Jet Master 2011 "Sportclass" place 1 with Skymaster 5 years old F-4 Black Bunny, and the Roland'd F-4 has over 1300 flights,
Best Regards
Anton
Congrats to Roland win the German Jet Master 2011 "Sportclass" place 1 with Skymaster 5 years old F-4 Black Bunny, and the Roland'd F-4 has over 1300 flights,
Best Regards
Anton
#761
RE: Skymaster F-4E phantom
Well, after getting my F4 Dialed in, I decided to dirty her up a little bit. I flew with the cluster bombs and center drop take a few weekends ago and she does fine. Finally got the wing drop tanks mounted. Looking forward to flying her again.
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ORIGINAL: Craig B.
That looks hot Andy! How did you do your weathering?
Craig.
That looks hot Andy! How did you do your weathering?
Craig.
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RE: Skymaster F-4E phantom
Look at this link. Good info on Skymaster F-4: http://www.jetpilots.org/knowledge_bank/F4.pdf
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RE: Skymaster F-4E phantom
[quote]ORIGINAL: affas
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Nobody flying this from gras?
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I have been flying mine of grass with no problems I love it great model Simjet Nexus lots of power http://www.jmaireland.com/jmaioffalyjets0810.html
cheers
Andy
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Nobody flying this from gras?
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I have been flying mine of grass with no problems I love it great model Simjet Nexus lots of power http://www.jmaireland.com/jmaioffalyjets0810.html
cheers
Andy
#774
Gents,
correct John - I flew it to 19th pos in Ireland - my first WJM. We only just finished it at the factory, one quick flight and off to Ireland. It's a fantastic model to fly! If only I'd had more practice...but I always say that!
Hi Adil..hope you're well?
cheers,
correct John - I flew it to 19th pos in Ireland - my first WJM. We only just finished it at the factory, one quick flight and off to Ireland. It's a fantastic model to fly! If only I'd had more practice...but I always say that!
Hi Adil..hope you're well?
cheers,