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Zagi Fixx - 3/14/2003 5:55:34 PM   
ben flyn



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Status: offline 		I just got mine, It flies great, but it won't last; the coating comes off, and it veryvery fragile! It won't see 20 flights I bet. My hinges are all ready separating from the foam. What piece of junk! I now wish I had bought the regular Zagi; but I won't give'm any more of my money!
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Zagi Fixx - 3/14/2003 10:11:09 PM   
Matt Kirsch



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Status: online 		Give Trick R/C a piece of your mind. I've seen small clues here and there that the quality of the plane isn't up to snuff. You'd think that after delaying the plane for almost two years, it'd be of better quality, especially for $150.

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Zagi Fixx - 3/15/2003 12:01:25 AM   
ben flyn



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Status: offline 		Done that, the problem is, they are a small company working out of a garage. I don't think they can afford replacement costs. It's to bad it could be a great plane.
I just wish they could tell us what paint or coating they're using so we can repair it. The problem with this is, the Fixx is so close of being under powered you can't add much more wieght to it.

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Zagi Fixx - 3/15/2003 7:48:38 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sorry to hear your outlook for the fixx. From what I have seen posted (not as much as I thought I'd see) I'm sorry I purchased one. I've built it but have not tried to fly yet. Have a question Re:
the CG, where does yours balance ? The book says 1/8th inch forward of the servo wire trough but mine (with batt all way fwd & no decals) balances "at the wire trough". I started adding weight to try to acheive the 1/8 fwd spot but then I decided to call Trick. I called their tech support line & the guy said "it's supposed to balance "at the trough". I asked him abt the 1/8th "
deal & he says !!!where did u hear that!! (not a warm fuzzy feeling at this point). I referred him to the pg# in the book & then he sez "well anywhere from the trough to 1/8" fwd is good !!!!!

I asked him abt the prop placement, the book says mount all the way out to the end of the shaft but the book pictures show it way in towards the motor (which might help mv the CG fwd).
He said no, that the correct spot was out to the end of the shaft.

Did you glide urs 1st ? With all the talk abt how fradgile the fixx is I'm scared to do the glide. What center position did you adjust your elevons at ? I saw anouther post advising to tape the elevon seams as they had started to "come apart" after 8 flts.
I may try that, who knows I may get 10 flts for $150 !!

I've been "laying back" expecting to see more "fixx posts" than I could read but the posts have been scarce so thought I'd jump in.

Good luck with your fixx and any advice u can give me b4 I toss will be appreciated.

Ed

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Zagi Fixx - 3/15/2003 10:28:04 PM   
ActionCommander



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Status: offline 		I built and flew the Fixx last month. I almost crashed it on its maiden flight. Every other person I've seen with a Fixx has a broken/patched nose. It is a very light plane but for some reason it seems quirky and stall adverse when it flies slowly. It won't fly fast, so it seemed to me that it leaves a narrow airspeed envelope in which you can safely fly it.

For beginning flying, consider the full 48" version of my EPP wing, which flies very slow or very fast, currently on sale:
http://www.unicornwings.net

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Zagi Fixx - 3/16/2003 1:25:01 AM   
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From: VA
Status: offline 		Hi Mark & tnx for the fixx info. I have your Unicorn "Assembly & Flight Manual here beside me & I'm just waiting for your wing to arrive. Your manual is very impressive I downloaded it from
[url]www.unicornwings.net[/url] & read it cover to cover & decided to place the order. Your email said it was on the way a couple of days ago.
I look forward to the build, I am not going to be in a hurry & will attempt to follow the manual exactly. I am age 60 & have plenty of time on my hands.

I've been flying aerobird (which I know is slow etc) but I can soar that thing up with the buzzards. Also fly the Terry, firebird etc.
It's amazing how a plane with no wheels enlarges the runway !!

Congrats again on your fine Flt Manual & I'm sure the product will be the same. I'm getting my material together & as I get "into it"
if I have questions I'll email ? I would have ordered a spare prop
but didn't see that as being a choice. Is the prop readily available ? I'm sure I can break one - hee-hee

Ed in Va.

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Zagi Fixx - 3/16/2003 2:12:47 AM   
ActionCommander



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Status: offline 		Ed,
Thanks for the compliment of reading the Unicorn manual cover to cover!

The prop is the classic inexpensive Gunther prop, used by most Speed 400 direct drive applications, including the Zagi. Most hobby shops should carry them, you can buy 3 props for $5.00 I believe.

We have never damaged a propeller, when landing in grass with power shut down.

I plan to expand the line of goods on the Unicorn site to include extra propellers, motors etc., but right now we are focusing on kit sales.

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Zagi Fixx - 3/16/2003 7:20:48 AM   
ben flyn



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Status: offline 		I now have 5 flights on my Fixx and it won't fly any more, Now the hinge (really paint) has cracked at the elevon horn and it's so unstable I can't fly it. I will email and ask for my money back or I will have the store where I help out send them ALL back. SO FAR THEY HAVEN'T REPLYED TO MY LAST EMAIL. GREAT COMPANY???
Anyone want to see any pics of it?

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Pics mights convince others not to buy it - 3/16/2003 11:22:35 AM   
a088008



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Status: offline 		It would be interesting to see pics of the damage and weak points. This might help the company correct the problem(s). In the short term your pics might convince others to buy something else, until the design can be corrected.

-Q.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ben Fly'n
I now have 5 flights on my Fixx and it won't fly any more, Now the hinge (really paint) has cracked at the elevon horn and it's so unstable I can't fly it. I will email and ask for my money back or I will have the store where I help out send them ALL back. SO FAR THEY HAVEN'T REPLYED TO MY LAST EMAIL. GREAT COMPANY???
Anyone want to see any pics of it? [/QUOTE]

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Zagi Fixx - 3/17/2003 2:58:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		Just a test to see if I can send a pix. This is a unflown Fixx

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Zagi Fixx - 3/17/2003 5:42:35 AM   
Noah-Moore


 

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Status: offline 		I don't mean to be a stickler, but correct me if i'm wrong; The Zagi Fixx was designed from the outset as a park flyer, NOT a slope flyer or combat wing. Part of the reason it isn't as tough as the other zagi's is that it's simply not meant to be - it' s not that kind of plane.

Thanks,
Noah



P.S. I don't own one so this is just an opinion on what i've heard.

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Zagi Fixx - 3/17/2003 6:53:52 AM   
ActionCommander



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Status: offline 		I wonder if the Fixx would run better in Tractor mode instead of Pusher. This might help in fixxing its stall behavior.

I have noticed that Park Fliers fly well with large diameter tractor props, as they supply their own lift across their wings. This benefit is mostly lost with a pusher design.

Has anybody tried this?

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Zagi Fixx - 3/17/2003 9:00:48 AM   
alrc


 

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Status: offline 		I bought one yesterday and put it togeather this morning and went to fly this afternoon. The weather conditions were kind of windy for such a plane. 10plus mph. I have to say it flew pretty well. But I have to agree I don't think it will last long time. I did tape the hinge before I went out and taped the skid, I hope this helps. Well I think I will fly it till it falls apart and then get some other slow flyer.

I realy like the little plane just not the Paint/covering.

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What happens to make it stall? - 3/17/2003 9:52:04 AM   
a088008



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Status: offline 		I recently designed a pusher park flyer (the Adrenaline - see this forum for details). It flies well and has good stall characteristics. It also does not have a large motor. The wing area and airfoil make all the difference. Also, it's light.

I don't know how light the Fixx is or what airfoil it uses, but it does not look like it has stall problems. Can anyone elaborate on how it stalls.

-Q.



[QUOTE]Originally posted by ActionCommander
I wonder if the Fixx would run better in Tractor mode instead of Pusher. This might help in fixxing its stall behavior.

I have noticed that Park Fliers fly well with large diameter tractor props, as they supply their own lift across their wings. This benefit is mostly lost with a pusher design.

Has anybody tried this? [/QUOTE]

< Message edited by a088008 -- Mar 17 2003 5:44AM >

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Zagi Fixx - 3/17/2003 11:00:06 AM   
CCRC1



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Status: offline 		I am flying a fixx now and agree that it is a fragile airplane, but It does fly very well! With the battery that is included in the kit it was tail heavy and I did have problems with it stalling. I changed and went to an 8 cell AAA 720 mah Nic metal pack that had a little more weight to it and it now flys great. No more stalling problems and it penetrates much better. Mine is balancing about 1/4" in front of the servo wires. Try adding a little nose weight and you should see a big difference.

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Zagi Fixx - 3/17/2003 5:54:08 PM   
ActionCommander