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Old 10-16-2009 | 05:12 AM
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Default Phoenix Extra 300s 46

After spending some significant time on my 46 size trainer (and numerous crashes and repairs) I got this – phoenix extra 300s 46 size from LHS. I’m not an expert flyer, but can do loops and rolls. No problem doing take offs but bad landings ( I think I do only 1 good landing out of 4 ).

Took long time to set up the model, since I had to do lots of repairs in the wings. Almost all the ribs in both the wings were broken, during shipping I guess. It flies better than my phoenix paragon trainer though it’s very agile for me. Take off and landings are easier as compared to my trainer. When I cut the throttle while landing, I see more predictable sinking of the model , this makes me feel more comfortable bringing it down. Done many flights but only one landing so far. Flying with my instructor still.

I’ve put TT46 pro with Pitts style muffler. Futaba S3001 servos everywhere. 11x6 APC. Here are few pictures…
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