Hi guys.
I purchased a Kyosho Gee Bee as my 3rd plane about 5 months back.
I dont think I was ready for it. I put a Saito 72 on it and Im pretty sure the CG was off.
On my maiden, it took off after about 10 feet and shot straight up. I should have applied down elevator and got some airspeed going but due to my inexperience, I just throttled forward and tried to punch my way out. Unfortunately it never recovered. I hovered for about 15 seconds, until it finally snapped and fell straight down.
After that experience I decided to put the Gee Bee off until later.
Its been some time since then, and 4 planes since then also no crashes or damage to any of them, the latest being a Kyosho CAP 232 which Ive been flying without any problems for a couple of months now.
I want to fly the Gee Bee again. Its something Ive always wanted to fly since I got in this hobby.
I feel ready to do so, but I need you guys' opinion and input.
I know the CG is VERY important,
I plan to use a YS 63 mounted about 5mm forward of the original mounting spot and put all the radio gear and batteries as far forward as possible, and set the CG at 65mm or so.
I guess the real question is... Am I ready for it?
How different is landing Cap 232's compared to a properly set up Gee Bee?
I dont have problems flying and/or landing in winds and/or crosswinds.
I feel like I wont have much of a problem flying or landing this thing...
ANy opinions/comments would be appreciated.