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My experience with Exceed F4-E and Nitroplanes - 7/3/2009 12:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		I recently purchased the 2.4GHz F-4E Jolly Roger Phantom EDF from Nitroplanes. I was happy with the model when I received it; assembly was easy and the model looked great. When I planned on flying it, the plane functioned with exception of the ESC. After two days of working with Nitroplanes online support, they issued an RGA to return the ESC. The ESC was replaced after they received the defective one back. One complaint I do have about the RGA process is I had to pay for shipping to return the ESC and was never reimbursed. I do not feel it was my fault that I received a defective ESC. I installed the new ESC and the problem was fixed. Finally, I get to fly. I hand launched the jet, it took to the sky quickly. The nose started to dip a bit, so I pulled back on the stick. The jet instantly nosed down and hit the ground. Most of the foam components are a total loss. Afer further investigation, I found the elevator servo was reversed. Pilot error is one thing, but this plane is advertised as a 100% Ready-to-Fly jet. So here I am with a $200 plane that has been reduced to rubble. Checking the nitroplanes website, I figured it is going to cost me at least $100 for replacement parts. Overall I am not happy with the product or the experience.

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RE: My experience with Exceed F4-E and Nitroplanes - 7/3/2009 2:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		How long have you been flying?? The reason I'm asking is,checking ALL control surfaces would be the FIRST thing that an experienced pilot would do. Especially, on a new plane, one that you had problems with BEFORE trying to fly it. However this turns out for you, hang in there,because this IS a great hobby & can be very satisfying!! It is an unfortunate thing that people think that an ARF is almost ready to fly ( they're not), & a RTF, still will have things that need to be done (before flying )! These planes look sooo cool & easy to fly & sometimes ( they are not!!!)the retailers DON'T do a very good job explaining that. These planes look like toys, they are not !! Anything that weighs 3 to 10 lbs. & can fly at 50MPH or much more aren't a toy !!!! From reading your thread, I understand your " experience was not enjoyable, however, I don't understand how you could honestly blame the product. Good luck

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RE: My experience with Exceed F4-E and Nitroplanes - 7/3/2009 5:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		I agree, it is the responsibility, of the pilot to check out any new plane completely, no matter what you may THINK the advertizing claims.

Often newbies assume that because a plane is labeled RTF, that this means it truely is completely ready to fly.

That is NOT the norm for this hobby.

Planes must be trimmed, adjusted, programmed, balanced, range checked, etc.

This is one reason instructors for first time flyers are so highly advocated, to get you through the "instant destruction" phase usually experienced by un-aided novices.

Chalk up your experience to a hard lesson learned ( been there myself! ) and keep at it.

Extract the electronics, etc. and see if you can use the parts for your next plane, but get some help. We all need it at some point.




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RE: My experience with Exceed F4-E and Nitroplanes - 7/3/2009 9:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		You should always check your surface controls and throw before you even launch the plane. You have you know which direction of the elevator goes that will take the plane up and down before you even hand launch it.

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