Towlie Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hi guys I am currently awaiting delivery of a Kyosho Mirage (edf) and wanted to know if anyone has flown one or seen one fly or even knows where i can find a review of one !Thanks in advance Towlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 flown one? - NOseen one? - YesVERY SLIPPERY - wear your brown trousers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towlie Posted October 24, 2007 Author Share Posted October 24, 2007 Lol thanks will do but why are there no reviews anywhere.Well i'll post when i get it then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I guess they're too new and no one has one. You'll have to risk it and review for us all?Tim - did you get my reply ref on board glow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 If I can be honest, it's because the new UK Kyosho importer simply hadn't sent us a kit despite our requests. They've recently agreed to do so....so watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towlie Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Oh lucky me eh !Well as soon as i get the box i ll take a few pics of it and upload them for you lot if your interested.Once its ready and i ve flown it i will post more details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Yes please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 If it's anything like the Illusion.....be very careful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towlie Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well as soon as it turns up i ll post some pics however its still not arrived and its due today although i am a little nervous about flying it due to all the comments about the illusion and its c of g problem but we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Skull - Kyosho UK Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 If I can be honest, it's because the new UK Kyosho importer simply hadn't sent us a kit despite our requests. They've recently agreed to do so....so watch this space. Hi David,Sorry you never got the Mirage our records show we sent you one.I agreed to send graham oneof the new jets when they are released the F-16 or the intruder.Just let me know what you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towlie Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Well mine arrived today i will post some pics when i ve finished work !Had a quick peep in the box and it looks pretty small but very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Skull - Kyosho UK Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 good luck with your Mirage,some tips for you.Do not use a bigger than reccomend Lipo.Let the jet get plenty of speed before you try and climb.best to use 2.4ghz if you can. Or just be careful when mounting reciever.Dont leave any loose objects near intake when you fire her up (especially on bench)Dont forget those brown trousers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towlie Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Thanks for the tips , I will be using 2.4ghz on it and also using the reccomended lipo , and i ll try to be careful when i test it out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Based on the Illusion, before your maiden, get C of G right, in other words, be very accurate, the plane is very small, and sensitive, battery size is very limited, so it takes a lot of work to go over the top with the battery, and with sensitive C of G, it's not a good idea [in the Illusion, I used an 850mAh 20c Lipo], and have two rates dialled in on the control surfaces, [try it on their throws first] I found on the Kyosho settings, elevator was pretty useless at launch with slightly forward C of G, which is how I usually go with on a maiden.....on this one, you just have to get it spot on from the off. It may be an idea to get someone you trust to launch for you [although I did mine on my own], expect slight sink until airspeed picks up, the cheater holes do help with launch, finally, watch the throttle, extended full throttle and the motor starts coughing, and Iv'e heard they burn out if you go mad with them......good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth wright Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 just finished and flown the mirage.It flies well on the included motor/fan i used a tornado 850mah 3s1p 11.1v pack and it gave about 6 to 7 mins of flight at pretty much full throttle all the time.I got the c of g bang on and the launch was unsurprising a bit of right aileron trim, and up trim required for level flight, no dives or anything dramatic and the test flight was in nil windthe model is not massively powerful or quick compared to my funjet but it flies very well rolls are rapid on normal rates, loops need a bit of speed to get over the top without running out of power.quick tip: I covered the battery board with velcro, put the ESC right at its rear edge and quick tied it along with velcro. I then placed the receiver infront of the ESC and velcroed it the battery then has lots of room to get the c of g right with velcro on its underside, and the velcro straps around it, the battery aint goin no where.looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Skull - Kyosho UK Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Good to hear you having fun For fastest performance i have been using the Orion Lipos not as big capacity at 740mah you may only get 4- 5 mins but very powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 By "powerful" I assume you mean they have a higher C rating and therefore are not being pushed as hard, so holding slightly better on-load Voltage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Skull - Kyosho UK Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I take the C ratings with a pinch of salt and only use them as a guide.The Orion are 20c Kokam cells.Only ones i have used which are as powerful are Thunder power1320 but the C rating is lower, they are as fast as orion but get puffy if you fly flat out for duration.Lipo choice is very impotant in EDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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