GrahamR

Hello Trevor, I thought you might be wondering about my "semi scale" Magister project! I completed the model at the end of April, but I did not consider that I have enough model flying experience to undertake the first flight. A friend with vast experience agreed to take the responsibility but because of the limitations of our flying field (size, slope and obstacles) he wanted to wait for suitable conditions (northerly wind of about 7/8mph ) We finally flew the model last week. Immediately after take off the model banked to the left and full right aileron trim with constant half right stick

Hello Trevor, thank you for responding so quickly.This information is most helpful, thank you.With reference to the C of G, from reading your earlier posts, bearing in mind I was only attempting a stand off scale project at best, I dispensed with the top rear fuselage planking in favour of an open structure finished in solartex, in an attempt to reduce the weight aft of the CG. Also I have fitted an ASP 80 Which as you Know is quite a heavy engine The result is that with about 6oz of ballast I have achieved the plan CG position. I am quite pleased with the overall result and I hope you can re

Trevor, one more question if you dont mind. From your posts I see that you started with about 1lb of ballast in the nose, approximately how much did you end up with to achieve reasonable handling qualities. Thanks once again, regards Graham

Hello Trevor, I contacted you last year for some advice about your scale Magister. I have now completed my own stand off (by a very long way!! ) scale Miles Magister but it does at least look about right. However I wonder if you could give me some idea about the amount of control surface deflection you found adequate in each case and in respect of the ailerons, did you set any differential up and down. Any guidance you can provide would be very much appreciated, thank you. Kind regards, GrahamR

Trevor. ok thank you that is fine, I have no doubt that I will need some advice from time to time. Regards Graham.

Hello Trevo, thank you for the information and advice during our telephone conversation yesterday and thank you also for responding so quickly by adding the other pics on the forum. The model is magnificent and way beyond my capabilities but it will help me greatly during my own Magister building project. Regards GrahamR