Multiple crash test flights of the Exceed RC MIG-15 jet

[tonytuntun860]

beware this jet its great if you know what you doing this jet its very tail heavy out the box it needs about 1.5 to 2.0 oz in the nose depending on what motor you are running if you get the stock edf and dont know how to add weigth tape 2 AA around the nose thats the reason it dint fly for this poor guy ..

[GamerSipes]

I had similar issues with my 50mm Panther. I learned that it should not be thrown, but instead just needs a gentle lob toss, like lobbing a football to someone 20 feet away. I have had more than 100 wonderful flights with it since I learned that valuable lesson

[jeffgrave]

Hello GamerSipes. That might have worked with your jet but this piece of crap is soooo underpowered that a gentle toss would stall it immediately to the ground! Thanks for the info though, I will use that when I get a correctly powered jet.

[jeffgrave]

Another issue with ALL jets is the rotor diameter (S- factor) is so low. The efficiency at launch speed is around 30% and tops off to 50% at full speed. Theses drive systems are so inefficient compared to a 6-4 or larger prop. Did you ever wonder why a identical celled plane flies twice as long as a jet?

[reamuz]

Go with the CoG  80mm-85mm from where the wing meets the fus. I had to add almost 28gr in the nose to get it to balance. Toss it more less straight out. It dosen't have enough speed to controll if it starts to pitch up. (spin of death). Great Mom you got there :)

[jeffgrave]

thanks reamuz. I now have made so many mods to this plane I hardly recognize it anymore but now it fly's perfect. My Mom is a great sport to help me out...

[PeaceLoveScoobie]

Cool plane and I love your Mom. She reminded me of mine. Except my Mom would find some way to get her finger over the lens :)

[jEduardoj3rd]

That second throw was perfect. Did you lose your orientation? I've learned that you have to fly earlier in the day and NEVER with the sun in your face!

[jeffgrave]

Hello jEduardoj3rd. There was a warp in the wing and I did not have time to give right aileron trim. It is fast jet and your response time has to be much quicker. I have 40 years RC airplane flying experience and a small plane pilots license, but this is my fist jet.

[ridgewalkerflys]

You have to get her to video you more often!

She was great!!!

Put a smile on my face!!

[jeffgrave]

Thanks ridgewalkerflys. I will tell her that.

[fishycomics]

PRICELESS! You and Mom, Sharing what may be the best moments in Life. All about Mom captureing the moment, and She did the best job ever, one of the Best Jobs ever, Smooth, near perfect panning, and talking through the video. only if we take the time in life to do what you have done Jeff. My Hat off to you ((LIKED))

[jeffgrave]

Thanks fishycomics. My Mom was so nervous holding the camera, she had such a tight grip I think she melted the TX-1's metal body!

[fishycomics]

@jeffgrave ha ha ha , nah you got that wrong, She melted your heart. hope to see the plane flying to.

[jeffgrave]

My first test flights of the Exceed RC MIG-15 50 mm ducted fan ARF jet. I have my Mother video recording to add to the fun! Must have crashed 8 times and flew for 30 seconds. It needs extensive modifications which I am working on right now.