RE: Viper Jet 2M Pointers/ tips.
Thanks to those guys who have ordered sticker sets and wing bags. It looks as if I will be needing to order both again soonish ( not till you have finished my Futura though Dunc)
Just a little update...
Both of our flying VJ2m's here in the uk have suffered from lots of play/movement in the main retract units. I was surprised at this as I initially thought this might be wear of the retract units themselves, which given the quality of them was a little disappointing.
I dropped the units out to see if I could do anything to rectify the matter, and was pleasantly surprised to see no wear on the units what so ever. The issue is actually the pivot bolts that go through the side frames into the trunion coming loose. A re assembly with a drop of loctite cured the play right away.
Apart from that the 2M is performing faultlessly. Logging lots and lots of flights and still putting a big smile on my face.
I had an issue with an ECU last weekend which meant I had a flame out 2 mins into a flight so the bottom tank was full. It was a flat calm and baking hot day so I knew my landing speed might be a little higher, but I was really taken a back by how much faster it came in and for the first time ever it showed signs of dropping a wing. Nothing horrendous ( I picked the wing up with opposite rudder and aileron )
It really did bring to light how as the jets get smaller they are more effected by weight increases. I guess it's a case of wing loading and percentages. Worth bearing in mind when fitting one of these 2M's out. The more I fly mine the more I am sure the great flying qualities come from keeping it light.
Regards Al