Maiden flight, Jose Lopez had his hands and head full of issues after rotation. First neutral trim setting for the horizonal stabilizer was off the mark. The aircraft was wanting to pitch down with neutral input. Second, there was an issue with the landing gears. the three gears would not fully retract or extend. Third, the aircraft had a roll left with neutral ailerons. With Marcio Jorge assist, they quickly began trimming the aircraft to reduce required stick pressure are neutral inputs. After cycling the landing gears several times, the mains appeared down and locked, and the nose appeared close to down and locked. Jose was preparing to do a bounce and go on the mains to try and get the nose down and locked. On final turn the nose appeared to be down and locked. Electing to land, Jose found he did not have enough brake pressure to decarcerate the aircraft and remain on the runway. The aircraft ended up deep into the overrun area with no damage. As the video shows the aircraft was push back to pit area. Skymaster ARF Plus Pro McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II 1:6 Scale Jet. Wingspan: 2100 mm (82.7 inches), Fuselage Length: 3120 mm (123.5 inches), Dry Weight approx.: 25-28 Kg (55.11-61.72 lbs.). Powered by two Swiwin Turbine SW140B. Diameter: 99 mm (3.9 inches), Length: 250 mm (9.84 inches), Weight: 1250 g (2 lbs. and 12.1 oz). Thrust: 140 Newtons (14 kg/31.47 pound-force). Turbine RPM Range: 38,000-130,000. Max Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT): 700°Celsius (1292°Fahrenheint). Fuel: Jet A1 or Diesel. Max Fuel Consumption: 380 g/min (13.40 oz/min). Lubrication: 5% Synthetic Turbine Oil mixed in fuel. Maintenance Interval: 25-35 hours. Guidance: Futaba T18MZ Transmitter. Stability: Bavarian Demon Cortex Pro Gyro. Power Management: PowerBox Systems PowerBox Mercury SR2.
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