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Old 05-17-2015, 08:32 AM
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sysiek
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Ok so I did maiden my gripen and the was scary ride specialy the takeoff from flat ride to 65degre jump in 0.0001 second and then up and down like 6 times super pitch sensitive and tail heavy + needs lot of up and right trim and way to much throws ,first I did lower the throws I haved 3 modes so this was easy and start trimming for about 30 second but stil tail heavy but able to fly very wobble + 100% cross wind about 18 mph ,did some more circles and landed I did flap hoarder than my usual landings but the jet is ok one pice ,there little damadge to the retract former one left side will fix this fast change the cg and throws setting and will try again ,+ I will install bigger main wheels from 3.5 to 4.5 cut the main struts shorter and springs to softer ,will post video of the flight later ,pictures right before flight ,checking all and charging batteries .
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