Originally Posted by
Viper1GJ
I've been looking at smaller jets recently and this one looks real nice. I talked with one pilot today at FIF who lost this one on maiden flight after flap deployment. Has anyone had any issues with this jet loosing pitch control with flap deployment? I have heard of Hawk type jets doing this before but I have never flown one.
Gary
I had a Global Jet Club T-45 foamy. It crashed during maiden as I dropped the gears and banked left for a gear check prior to landing. I am not sure what caused the crash but one of my friends who was watching felt that I may have stalled it. I personally thought I had plenty of speed while making a gradual left turn.
Originally Posted by
Agrav8ed
Thanks for the reply but I already got mine built and ready to go. Found a couple of pics online and just made the rest up as I went along. It's a good kit. Solid and tons of scale detailed. Feels tad bit heavier than I would have thought but my build came out at the listed weight, 19.62 lbs. Tank empty, uat full.
Tone
Tone, would you please give us feedback regarding flight characteristics after your maiden flight?