huison2005

... Maiden flight was successful , my cg is abit further upfront have about 7 clicks up elevator to fly level ** but is ok for the first maiden flight , later will get the battery pack moving back !
Aileron just 3 clicks left , ....

For Flaps mixing , i would say just little to no mix at all at first stage flaps and full flaps ... i use 3 flights mode for my Predator ; normal flight / 1st flap / Full flap .
As i goes tru my radio setting : Condition1 (normal flight) + 7 clicks #up elevator#
Condition2 (1st flap) + 8 clicks
Condition3 (Full flap) + 9 clicks

well , this is my first full composite 2,2m sport jet and i'm impress with the flight performance and build quality , would like to thank Tony for making the custom scheme for me

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huisson2005,

Congratulations on your mainden. It looks like you can slow the predator pretty much and it also seems that you did not even have to put the brakes on if I am not mistaken. Could you please elaborate more on the handling at slow speed and landing?

Thanks in advance,
Regards

FenderBean

Dont suppose this is Carlos?

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huison2005

Well to my surprise it handle low speed that well .... offcause * not to slow* that would stall the plane !! ... just keep some air speed .

I just fly it about 40% throttle maybe less with full flaps .... on approched landing , when i bang the corner i just throttle down all the way , .... just keep the hose down abit to let it glide in the runway ...
.final touch down , just abit up elevator to keep the nose up to slow the plane down .... it can land that slow lol ...

yes , i didnt use the brakes after landed , it was slowing down already .... !

huison2005

.... Later i will post pic of the flaps setting for my Predator ... not too much down on full flaps ! Was told by Tony ...

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huison2005

Thank you for the info!!! Reason for asking is that we have a rather short runway about 120 meters paved with unforgiving run offs all around. No room for mistakes!!

Abedinpour

Hi,
Today , for second time i fly Predator and love it , i think Pilot-RC forgot to put STALL in this one and i install it myself!!!( LOL ),
it can fly fast and very SLOW!! and landing is too easy , today i didnt push it too much but it lands very nicely!
Takeoff and flight : Landing :

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Abedinpour,

Looks very promising!!! definitely envy your runway. Happy Landings!

Abedinpour

Hi , Tnx
some new photos from today


TakeOff with Smoke ON!

Pilot-RC

2.2m Predator in Germany

horsefeetky

are the turbine ready versions coming with the nice glass fuel tank and smoke tank on top

qnel

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Predator great flying sport jet. The color is vibrant and visible. The landing gears are strong. I am still getting used to it; however, the CQ is a bit nose heavy per manual and making some adjusting this. I am happy so far. I wanted something smaller and easily to transport for days when the air field is busy.

Pilot-RC

Nice landing from the 2.2m predator jet cusotmer. he flew model plane from 10 months ago. flew jet for only 5 months!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPqk...ature=youtu.be

huison2005

..... Here is my PREDATOR flying video ......

Abedinpour

Hi
Last week

and a our RC Field

Stregakaze

Pilot-RC

yes.

alfawaz

Dear all,

I have been reading through the thread and I am very pleased to hear everyones' experiences. However, I am wondering if this would be a decent first jet? I have been flying for couple years and transitioned quickly from trainer to 120cc 3D airplanes as this is mainly what I have been flying for the past two years. So I was thinking about building another 120cc this season, however I am kinda getting bored of strictly flying 3D airplanes. So been recently thinking into transition into jets and the looks and flying performance (price also) seems to be very reasonable. What does everyone think? Should I start with a predator?
I know some may argue that I am better off starting with a boomerang or something similar, but finance could be an issue as I won't be able to spend this much every couple weeks. My turn around time for building a 70cc-120cc airplanes is about a year and half to 2 years. Which means if I were to buy a boomerang I won't be able to afford a sport jet for couple at least the next two years. Hence, I am trying to jump into some forgiving sports jet. Hope to hear everyone's input it would be greatly appreciated.

horsefeetky

i suggest you invest in a 6s foam edf to get you going in the right direction. you will need to train your eyes to the speed and small size at distance of a jet. the wings are small so the orientation is tough.
the freewing avanti will hit 100mph level and give you great take offs and landings. good investment for a way to get your feet wet. i know many pilots of turbines still take along an edf to get a flight in before they fly the turbine. just gets you used to the approaches being long and shallow. no harrier landings with most jets. and a nose up on final can spell disaster with a wing stall so be ready for an entire different flying style. not much of your 3d will kick in with a turbine but stick time is good to have under your belt.

this jet will be fine is you fly it like a jet and respect the above mentioned style when landing or going at under half throttle.. it will last you a long time and expand your skills past most other pilots in a short time.

alfawaz

horsefeetky

sebart avanti is awesome at a much higher cost overall your choice where to spend your money but they both fly very well.

going foam leaves more money for the turbine purchases later.

alfawaz

horsefeetky

i would suggest a few dozen great flights on the avanti and take it with you and keep flying it as a warm up at the site each time you fly the turbine thereafter. your on a good plan go with it.

alfawaz