Skymaster F14 Tomcat
03-16-2014, 10:49 AM
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Hi guys, I just did the maiden of my F-14, mine is powered by two jet central cheetahs, all I can saw is awesome, this jet flys so nice and stable that it is a real pleasure to fly, this one is definitely one of the best flying jets I have flown.
Here is a small video this is the second flight of the jet. Sorry no wings back yet, I was getting the jet setup correctly, next flight I hope to test it with the wings back.
http://youtu.be/yOiHwniif0k
Congratulations Anton on a really nice jet!!!!
Michel
Here is a small video this is the second flight of the jet. Sorry no wings back yet, I was getting the jet setup correctly, next flight I hope to test it with the wings back.
http://youtu.be/yOiHwniif0k
Congratulations Anton on a really nice jet!!!!
Michel
03-16-2014, 12:46 PM
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Hi guys, I just did the maiden of my F-14, mine is powered by two jet central cheetahs, all I can saw is awesome, this jet flys so nice and stable that it is a real pleasure to fly, this one is definitely one of the best flying jets I have flown.
Here is a small video this is the second flight of the jet. Sorry no wings back yet, I was getting the jet setup correctly, next flight I hope to test it with the wings back.
http://youtu.be/yOiHwniif0k
Congratulations Anton on a really nice jet!!!!
Michel
Here is a small video this is the second flight of the jet. Sorry no wings back yet, I was getting the jet setup correctly, next flight I hope to test it with the wings back.
http://youtu.be/yOiHwniif0k
Congratulations Anton on a really nice jet!!!!
Michel
AWESOME Michel !!!
Congratulations
Jack
03-16-2014, 10:04 PM
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Congratulations Michel..... Looks fantastic
Please let us know the final surface travels for straight and swept wings.... How much spoiler travel you have with elevon travel? I did not notice you using the spoilers on landing?
Thanks
Please let us know the final surface travels for straight and swept wings.... How much spoiler travel you have with elevon travel? I did not notice you using the spoilers on landing?
Thanks
03-17-2014, 10:51 AM
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Hi,Please find attached some pictures and a youtube video of my F14. Final checks performed. Airplane is ready for maiden flight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laD6f155CHs
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03-17-2014, 11:22 AM
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03-18-2014, 02:04 AM
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miss the F-14 so much! i will arrange the new rear fuse for replace my F-14 soon!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y45rzmDaABI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y45rzmDaABI
03-18-2014, 02:46 AM
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03-19-2014, 06:37 AM
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[QUOTE=pilot tw;11762575]miss the F-14 so much! i will arrange the new rear fuse for replace my F-14 soon!
What happened to your F14 Anton? Has it been damaged and is down for repairs?
What happened to your F14 Anton? Has it been damaged and is down for repairs?
03-19-2014, 08:56 AM
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Now I understand, thanks Gunradd. Sorry that happened to you Anton. If it was me, I would get the boys at the factory to fix it for me pretty quick, so I could get back flying 
03-19-2014, 11:05 AM
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Anton,
wonderfull film indeed...........I'd like to get hold of the aresti for the demo they used to fly with the Tomcat.... loved the TO.... pull loose, continue down the runway at a few feet off the deck, and then full up........wow!!!!!
here performed by the highest time pilot of them all, Dale Snodgrass....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLDR8jWUJJE
Wim
wonderfull film indeed...........I'd like to get hold of the aresti for the demo they used to fly with the Tomcat.... loved the TO.... pull loose, continue down the runway at a few feet off the deck, and then full up........wow!!!!!
here performed by the highest time pilot of them all, Dale Snodgrass....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLDR8jWUJJE
Wim
03-20-2014, 10:52 AM
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Hi guys thanks for your words, the F-14 fly's really nice. Tomorrow I hope to do the wing back flight but I really do not expect much surprises.
For the CG I used a steel screw inserted where the manual says but at 15mm instead of 20mm, basically because the screw was not long enough. So I setup the CG at that point. The F-14 flew excellent like this.
Regarding throws I started with what is specified in the manuals but I feel it is too much aileron in there so I reduce them in about 35%, this gives a more realistic roll to the jet. The elevator I lowered down a bit also but maybe 20% depending on each pilot likes. Anyway start with manual settings and program a dual rate for testing.
It is very impressive how stable it is, up until now I have NOT been using any gyro por the flights and up until now I really do not feel it will be necessary, maybe for wings back or windy conditions.
I must truly say this is one of the best jets I have ever flown, Anton and the Skymaster team have done a great job on this model...
For the CG I used a steel screw inserted where the manual says but at 15mm instead of 20mm, basically because the screw was not long enough. So I setup the CG at that point. The F-14 flew excellent like this.
Regarding throws I started with what is specified in the manuals but I feel it is too much aileron in there so I reduce them in about 35%, this gives a more realistic roll to the jet. The elevator I lowered down a bit also but maybe 20% depending on each pilot likes. Anyway start with manual settings and program a dual rate for testing.
It is very impressive how stable it is, up until now I have NOT been using any gyro por the flights and up until now I really do not feel it will be necessary, maybe for wings back or windy conditions.
I must truly say this is one of the best jets I have ever flown, Anton and the Skymaster team have done a great job on this model...
03-20-2014, 05:41 PM
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JetsRC, I don't understand the screw wasn't long enough? What do you mean. The CG bolt goes into a threaded hole, yes? Does the bolt run horizontally in the airframe?