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I usually get a launch from someone if available but managed to launch successfully three times yesterday on my own using full power and under arm release which was no problem

Has anyone watched the video by Robert Petrincic re the MIG 15? The cheat holes in the fuselage are easy to do and seem to improve the performance. I thought the Russians were lacking numbers at the Fete, so this morning I ordered a MIG so that I can help the Comrades at the EDF weekend.

Brian wrote: Has anyone watched the video by Robert Petrincic re the MIG 15? The cheat holes in the fuselage are easy to do and seem to improve the performance. .

There's a link to the video on page 4 of this thread - I've not decided on cheat holes yet, I might try it without the canopy first to see what might be gained.

simondean wrote: I usually get a launch from someone if available but managed to launch successfully three times yesterday on my own using full power and under arm release which was no problem

Your under arm launches did look to be effective with the added benefit of being close to the ground already if it all goes wrong and only a short walk to pick up the pieces

Brian wrote: Has anyone watched the video by Robert Petrincic re the MIG 15? The cheat holes in the fuselage are easy to do and seem to improve the performance. I thought the Russians were lacking numbers at the Fete, so this morning I ordered a MIG so that I can help the Comrades at the EDF weekend.

No! Sabre Brian. It is just that not all the MIG lot turned up. :lol: Or you want a slow jet?

Well I have This Friday Off Work So Hoping To Madien My MIG.

Decks5712 wrote: Well I have This Friday Off Work So Hoping To Madien My MIG.

Forecast as of Monday 24th - Looking very breezy Friday followed by a slightly less wind on Saturday.

Had a few flights with the Sabre today. Tried the underarm launch which ended in miserable failure. Over arm launches were succesfull but needed full power and a hefty chuck due to zero wind. Flying without the canopy fitted didn't seem to make any difference, which was really suprising considering how much differrence it made when running it across the lawn at home, so I'm going to hang fire on the cheat holes for now.

Other than that it flew reasonably well but I need to be on my toes to stay ahead of it :ohmy:

As has been suggested earlier Alan, an underarm launch means less height before colliding with terra firma so may have to master that method with little or no angle. Me too!

AlanF wrote: Had a few flights with the Sabre today. Tried the underarm launch which ended in miserable failure

Did you have a lot of up elevator dialed in for the launch?