Model Tech Magic 3D Ground Handling - Help Please
 

I'm used to taking off from a grass field and the tail wheel keeps things lined up well. From a paved runway however I can't seem to keep from going all over the place. I have successfully taken off with other taildrager models, but this thing is something else :eek:..

Any suggestions would be greately appreciated.

Thanks

Tony

RE: Model Tech Magic 3D Ground Handling - Help Please
 

use the rudder more.... thats about it... many just leave the tail wheel off and use a skid.....

heck....that thing can be in the air in about 3 feet.....;):D

RE: Model Tech Magic 3D Ground Handling - Help Please
 

I have this plane with a Super Tigre G90 on the business end. Sounds like you may have to much throw in your rudder and your over controlling it. When you start to take off, just ease into the throttle and not all at once. I put a Sig spring leaf tailwheel on mine, I didn't like the tail skid that was supplied.

RE: Model Tech Magic 3D Ground Handling - Help Please
 

Are you holding up elevator until you get moving? That will create some drag on the skid and keep it going in more of a straight line.

Did you get so far out of shape that it started doing ground loops (spinning around like a buzz bomb!) yet?

Ernie

RE: Model Tech Magic 3D Ground Handling - Help Please
 

Yes to both :D. Currently flying it with TT.pro-36 and MAS 11x4. I love how it flies. Like a trainer on low rates, and lots of fun on high rates. Replaced tail skid with tail wheel at assembly. Rudder is on low rates on takeoff. I will re-install original landing gear and program in some flaps. That should get me airborne quickly. Like I mentioned in my previous post, I am successfully taking off other taildragers, but this thing is just goofy in a fun way. I may end up installing a TT.pro 46 with a 12x4 next and just hand launch it :).

Thanks for the feedback.

Tony

RE: Model Tech Magic 3D Ground Handling - Help Please
 

Tony, try an APC 11x3 also. That's what I have on my Uproar with the OS 32. It loves to hang on the prop with that.

Ernie

RE: Model Tech Magic 3D Ground Handling - Help Please
 

When looking at the engine sizes you guys are talking about I'm a little confused on what plane you are really talking about. Do you mean the Model Tech Magic 300 or the Model Tech Magic Formula 3D??? The Magic 300 I ran an OS 50SX and on the Magic Formula 3D I have a Super Tigre G90 on the business end. Both planes are off the ground in less than 10 feet with a little head wind.

RE: Model Tech Magic 3D Ground Handling - Help Please
 

The is the origional plain old Magic Zippi. Mostly yellow and the high wing rubber bands on. Extremely light and low wing loading, a real floater 3D plane and will fly nice will even a 32.

Ernie

RE: Model Tech Magic 3D Ground Handling - Help Please
 

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