silent bob

Hi Jeff, I think that you are over thinking this issue. Its a great simple model! So, BNF or Airframe only? It doesn’t matter when looking at surface movements. I bought the PNP version, yes I had to replace the motor..., but! It’s so forgiving that maximum throws are the order of the day. My final thought on this model is that it handles predictably and slowly. however, pop a bit of power? And it will help you to take your first tentative steps into simple, yet more advanced manoeuvres . May I ask what your previous Model was?

Hi Jeff, C of G is set on the marked positions under the wings, I’ve got it just slightly nose down. The only surface I reduced a little was down elevator, otherwise all others are unadjusted. oh and flaps, I’ve found that it will float in light wind with roughly 3 mm down angle, (although I’m no good with measurements) and with full up it will come down very quickly. Ive found the secret to good rolls are either a bit of throttle or dive a little to pick up speed and push full down elevator whilst inverted 👍 So yes, speed equals smooth rolls, if you try it without a bit of chuff it will roll VERY lazily and lose a lot of altitude as well. What were the minor issues? I hope this reply helps, ooh, I also reinforced the flap hinges with fibreglass tape 👍 Best of luck for your future flights 🙂

If you turn the rubbish down this vid shows me flying it on its second maiden with the 3 cell and ASW motor.Phoenix vid

I’ve got one Jeff. i made the mistake of using a 3 cell on the maiden, motor lasted less than 6 mins! mind you, the motor also gave off a lot of vibration. i replaced it with the motor from my ASW 28 as I loved its looks but felt it a bit clunky to fly. that combined with a Graupner prop and a vented spinner makes for unlimited vertical climb! I love the way it flys, predictable and docile, it just doesn’t want to stall, if you want to ramp things up a bit then give it some throttle and perform nice smooth rolls etc.... on a 3 cell 2200 lipo I can be up for at least half an hour with no thermals.

Thank you all very much for your help. lots of food for thought! Thanks again!

Hi everyone, my maiden was a bit of a failure as 6 mins in the motor burnt out. I had hoped that with all the reviews detailing the same problem Hobbyking had fixed the problem, no such luck. I had a Volantex ASW28 version 1 second hand on the bench awaiting parts, so I popped its motor and ESC into the Phoenix and it flew great. Hobbyking did refund me 30 out of the 50 I paid for it within hours of my complaint so it’s not all bad! Ive since completed the refurb of the ASW so I put the motor back into it obviously and at 2.5 meter and a Graupner prop upgrade it flies amazingly well. So back to my original question , I know I can get another ASW original motor but they are not easily obtained I.e over seas import untrusted sites etc. Im looking on Hobbyking for a replacement but I’m getting bogged down with Kv, can size and fixture distance. Has anybody had experience of this issue that could point me to the perfect replacement motor? I would very much appreciate advice thank you

Hobbyking 1500mm Ezio I didnt like the pink and grey decals it came with so i did my own.