Phil 9 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I just bought a Hanger 9 Tango. I was sold it as a trainer but on getting it home it is more of an acrobatic model. on low rates wil it be stable enough to use as a trainer I plan to fit a 40 engine. It looks a quality model I have some experiance but as yet not passed my "A". is it worth giving it a go or have i been sold completly the wronge type of model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 "have i been sold completly the wronge type of model" In a nutshell, yes. Its designed as an out and out 3D model for trying to convert old gentlemen to 3D flyers. Personally, i think its a completely barmy idea and they should leave the stick banging to the 3D dudes. Thats why it looks like a piper cub, but handles like an Edge 540. Reading your profile, i suggest you get a cheap and cheerful 40 size trainer, a good instructor and a buddy box before moving onto an aerobatic ship.Edited By Jonathan Lewzey on 24/07/2009 17:03:05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Lomax Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 i wouldnt know because ive never had one but from people ive spoke to people with models like these. they will be gentle and easy on low rates and fly quite slowley as i say ive never had one so my opinion may not be exactly right. i had a go on a similar model when i was lerning and i found it quite nice to fly like jonothan says there isnt any problems with a 40 sized trainer like the segul boomerang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 I did phone back the shop and they asured me on low rates it flys genley. I will give it a try and hope for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Lomax Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 sounds like a plan! (shame to leave a good model doing nothing) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 lol mabe not a very good plan we will have to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 you could take it back to the shop you originally bought it from? A 40 size trainer costs about half the price of a tango so won't be so much of a loss if you crash. Then when you're ready to fly an aerobatic model you can buy something that looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 its a bit late now as i started to assemble it (drilled some holes in it) I have ordered another trainer and keep this one for later use. after reading a recent review the tango can be set up to fly more like a trainer. but it wont be as stable as a traditonal trainer ( I did raise my concern with the shop but thay asured me from personal experiance it was suitable ) I am stuck with it now (and i do regret it a little) i will need to raise my skill level so it wont go to waist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted August 5, 2009 Author Share Posted August 5, 2009 The instructions give two CogG's. Am i correct in thinking the one closer to the front will make the model more stable in flight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Lewzey Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Posted by Phil B on 05/08/2009 21:16:40: The instructions give two CogG's. Am i correct in thinking the one closer to the front will make the model more stable in flight? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 Rudder Low Rate 2inch Right/Left the control throws in the manual are layed out as above. Does this mean a 2inch movement from center to the left and another 2 inch movement to the right. or is this 2inch travel in total ie 1 inch left and one inch right? Please i need some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Clarke 3 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 normally they give you the amount for each side but i must admit 2ins does seem a lot especially for [low rates] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 its not clear (to me anyway) Link to manual The model is supposed to perform 3D monovers. but I want to set it up to be as stable as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Mullins Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Yes, the manual means 2 inch left and 2 inch right. However, if you really are going to use is as a trainer you would get away with 1 inch either side. You could probably get away with half the suggested throws on both the ailerons and elevators as well. Remember, those control surfaces are massive, so don't need much movement to have alot of effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 thanks Ben. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 I set it up and took it out for a maden . it flew well and very stable to start with too stable as i was finding it hard to turn untill i adden some more aileron. it glides well and very slow if you want. in some ways its easyer to fly than my old trainer. I am very pleased with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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