Hi all, i have an f15 ready to go so took it along to a recent jet meet. It is the aileron version and was told by a jet flyer that the ailerons are basically useless on this model. This struck the fear of god into me and the aircraft stayed firmly on the ground. Also he told me the elevato shafts must be pinned to the horns and more than the 2" of throw up and down are needed.
Please help or this model will never get off the ground. thanks.

regards steve

Steve,
Whoever told you the ailerons are useless is a nimrod.I was one of the first to get this plane in late 03,and flew it the whole 04 season without incident.My throws were set up as per the instructions and it flew perfectly.I hear the taileron version flies well also,But with that setup,a servo failure will cost you the plane.With ailerons,a single servo failure should not cost you the jet.this is a great flying airplane with decent high speed,and slows like a *****cat for landing.Also I did drill through the elevator horns into the shaft,and tapped it for a 4-40 screw,which I put in with locktite,so the control horns wouldnt slip.I'd recommend that.Don't be afraid,it's an honest,straight,airplane with no bad tendencies.Pin those stab horns and go fly it!!Good luck,
Erik

DITTO what Erik Said. The SM F-15 is an easy, relaxing bird to fly. It has absolutely NO bad habits in either configuration.
I also pinned the elevator horns on mine. Set it up just as the instructions say and GO HAVE FUN. There are PLENTY of these planes out there flying and I have never heard any bad rap.

ENJOY !

Cheers guys, put my mind at rest, time to have fun.

regards steve