ORIGINAL: m1morrow
Hello,
I am currently finishing up the build on a a phoenix Giles 202. I have a couple questions from you guys. The instructions for the plane are terrible and it looks like the plane in the instructions is an older version of the plane I have............so It seems like I have extra pars . First of all it seems that phoenix is trying to address the flutter issue with ''New Improve'' aluminum control horns and clevises. Has anyone flown with these horns? I only have the aileron nervo hooked up to one side of the elevator...........should I figure out a way to mod the plane to hook up both sides?
The gas tank they sent with the plane has a small lip on the bottom that I have never seen on any ARF that I have built. I cant fully push the stopper thru the firewall. Also the stopper is about 2/3 the size of the hole in the firewall. Did they send the wrong tank.........or am I just stupid?
The model came with no engine mounting hardware. And a new plastic engine mount..we will see how that goes.
I was planning on using a OS LA46 but Now after reading all the reviews on this plane I'm thinking about an new os55ax.
I have a great planes .40 extra 300s with a OS 46ax that I love. It flies so nice. I'm hoping to have a similar experience with this plane.
The plane is almost done and it looks sweet.........I hope it flies like it looks. ANY ADVICE??????????????
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Hi m1morrow,
I hope you're moving right along with finishing up your Phoenix Models Giles 202 ARF!
The fuel tank and firewall cut-out aren't a problem, the tank and stopper are designed to sit behind the firewall rather than having the neck of the tank poking through. This is normal, and actually helps isolate the tank from fuselage vibration.
The Phoenix ARF you have isn't particularly light. You might find it a bit heavy for a .46 LA. A .65 LA or a .55 AX wouldn't be too much power, but a .46 AX would probably fly it quite well also.
Hopefully this clears up a couple of things for you. Please post any updates to your progress, pictures, or flight reports!