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Forum: RC Jets
07-05-2023, 09:32 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Thanks for the tips, Dave! I was very reluctant...

Thanks for the tips, Dave! I was very reluctant to pull a complete loop with my MiG. I rolled out shortly after pulling over the top on one pass. Still building some confidence with the jet. The new...
Forum: RC Jets
07-05-2023, 06:23 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

I did not balance with fuel in the tank. I used...

I did not balance with fuel in the tank. I used the Xicoy system, and it indicated to add and additional 3oz in the nose. I kind of new the fuel would make it more nose heavy, and after the flights...
Forum: RC Jets
07-03-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

MiG-17 Maiden

After many countless hours off and on I finally made the first flights on my MiG-17 today. Three near trouble-free early morning flights off the dry lakebed before the summer heat came on. Very...
Forum: RC Jets
07-14-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Hi Dave, What AB ring settings did you go...

Hi Dave,

What AB ring settings did you go with? After some testing, I've elected to keep Mode 1, Option 1 with the rings connected in parallel (Diagram Connection 3). I connected the uniLight...
Forum: RC Jets
06-16-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Landing light trim and new video

Last post on the build for a while. Added some flight metal around the opening to give it a more scale appearance. Took a new video from a different angle. Slowed the deploy and retract down a bit....
Forum: RC Jets
06-12-2022, 10:35 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Landing light preliminary test fit

Worked on the landing light a bit more today and decided to redesign the servo mounting. I had originally set it up the way CARF had shown in some pictures I received. When I went to test fit it...
Forum: RC Jets
06-12-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Thats a good idea Jack. I’m not sure I’ll do...

Thats a good idea Jack. I’m not sure I’ll do exactly that, but you pointed out something that needs attention in regards to securing the servo leads in that area and into the fuselage.
Forum: RC Jets
06-12-2022, 03:12 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Dave, Jack, Thanks for the feedback on using...

Dave, Jack,

Thanks for the feedback on using M3 threaded screws verses the CARF pins. I think it’s probably OK to use them as you pointed out, but I ended up sourcing some M3 shoulder screws cut...
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2022, 07:33 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Landing light install

Finished up the tail nav light and servo leads for the elevators and then moved on to the landing light install today.

I opened up the uniLight landing light packaging and began looking over the...
Forum: RC Jets
06-11-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Control surface linkage update

I came across a good suggestion by one of the contributors in the CARF Rebel thread the other day and decided to update my control surface linkages with his advice. CARF provides a pin and c-clip for...
Forum: RC Jets
06-09-2022, 09:50 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Nav tail and pass through holes

Managed to get the nav light installed in the tail. After some sanding I realized it wasn’t going to fit. In order to save as much material as possible surrounding the nav light assembly I had to...
Forum: RC Jets
06-04-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Wing Nav Lights

Finished up the wing nav lights and wiring out the wings. It went smoothly however I had to make some minor modifications to the uniLight cooling fins. After slotting the wing tips with a Dremel and...
Forum: RC Jets
06-03-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Got it, thanks Dave. I'm working on the lighting...

Got it, thanks Dave. I'm working on the lighting system in the wings and tail right now. I agree this is a lot of work for some reason. Also, my Black.4 servo lead to the receiver broke at the board...
Forum: RC Jets
06-03-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Dave, Are you not doing the uniLight kit...

Dave,

Are you not doing the uniLight kit installation on your MiG?

Also, for the cylinders used on the speed brakes, was that part of your kit? I did not receive those.

Thanks!
Forum: RC Jets
05-27-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Hey Kimhey, that's pretty clever, thanks for...

Hey Kimhey, that's pretty clever, thanks for sharing! Also enjoyed watching your flight video, does look like slow flight characteristics are pretty good. :D
Forum: RC Jets
05-27-2022, 04:32 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Interesting. Can you post a picture or two of...

Interesting. Can you post a picture or two of your setup? Thanks!
Forum: RC Jets
05-26-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Wing Servos Mounted

Finally getting around to posting some shots of the servo install in the wings. Needed to sand the servo mounts a bit to fit my 8911 servos. My flaps will operate on XBUS while my aileron servos will...
Forum: RC Jets
05-26-2022, 04:51 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Nice job on your MiG kimhey! I like how you kept...

Nice job on your MiG kimhey! I like how you kept it very clean and simple. Hope you're enjoying flying it.
Forum: RC Jets
04-27-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Pilot/Cockpit test fit

My cockpit kit arrived today. I unwrapped everything and test fit my pilot to see how it looks in the seat and inside the tub. Quality of the kit and parts look great. Here are some photos...
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Forum: RC Jets
04-27-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Thanks for sharing your flight report and setup...

Thanks for sharing your flight report and setup Scott!

With 1" throws on the ailerons would you say the roll rate was pretty fast given the size and weight of the jet? Is your 1" throw a lower...
Forum: RC Jets
04-08-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Main gear and door work

Pulled out the wings and began work on dressing up the doors, wheels, and tubes. One of the things I noticed right away when I first started handling the wings was how heavy they felt. So, I weighed...
Forum: RC Jets
04-08-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Main gear and door work

Pulled out the wings and began work on dressing up the doors, wheels, and tubes. One of the things I noticed right away when I first started handling the wings was how heavy they felt. So, I weighed...
Forum: RC Jets
04-01-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Airbrakes complete

This took a little longer than I thought it would but managed to get the airbrakes installed. A lot happened during this portion of the build, but here's a short summary:

Built up the mounting...
Forum: RC Jets
04-01-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Fuse air intake

Added another detail to the fuse. Not 100% sure what its called or used for, but it looks like a little air intake. Not completely done with it yet, but wanted to make it removable like all the other...
Forum: RC Jets
04-01-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 49,467
Posted By Airforce7

Sure no problem Jack. Looking forward to seeing...

Sure no problem Jack. Looking forward to seeing you contribute to this thread soon! :)
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