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Old 10-19-2010, 09:04 PM   #1
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Cant seem to get it off the ground. Any suggestions?
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Old 10-19-2010, 09:11 PM   #2
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Haha thats great ..
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Old 10-19-2010, 09:15 PM   #3
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That is so cool your CG is way to far back !!
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Old 10-19-2010, 10:31 PM   #4
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It's definitely a problem with the squash plate.
When you do get it airborne, can you please post some video?
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Old 10-19-2010, 11:22 PM   #5
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It's definitely a problem with the squash plate.
When you do get it airborne, can you please post some video?
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lol...good one!
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Old 10-20-2010, 01:16 AM   #6
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id say a few bigger motors and a good battery then you'll be in the air.
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Old 10-20-2010, 08:10 AM   #7
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Is that JR's new Vine model?
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it's still a bit seedy, you might want to replace some more parts.
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Old 10-20-2010, 08:28 AM   #9
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lol...lol...lol
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Old 10-20-2010, 08:46 AM   #10
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squash plate...I love it.
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