Comp ARF MX2

[GremlinX]

MX looks like Extra to me ?

[KrisW]

If you are used to seeing a Carden Extra. . then YES. . it does. The fin shape is very similar, with the narrow top and very wide bottom. The Stabs/elevators are "Giles202" sized with a slightly different shape and aerobalancer, and are narrower than an Extra. The "Extra" style wing, with double sweep, is slightly different on the MX-2, with the TE sweeping forward more than the LE sweeps back, but the placement on the side of the fuselage is very close to the same position.

I'm thinking that this plane should fly very much like an Extra, withthe same coupling characteristics. The Full Scale MX-2 was actually modified extensively from the G-202 planform, more closely resembling the g-300, with the rudder/fin being moved aft 7" to get the turbulent air from the stabilizer off the vertical components and make them more effective. Also, the MX-2 uses a 540CI Lycoming, versus a 360, so the cowl was lengthened about 8-10" to accomodate the longer engine, like the G-300 style cowl. It's also a 2-place aircraft, adding a bit of length in the canopy area. (again, G-300)

So, overall, the fuselage shape is going to look stretched in the Full Scale, when compared to the G-202, will be less bulbous at the front, and will have a longer tail moment, making it start to resemble an Extra 300L or even Extra 200, with a Giles rudder grafted onto the airframe. Length and Span of the MX-2 are smaller than the Extra, with a length of 21.5 feet and a span of 24 feet. This renders a "Model" at 40% with a Span of 115.2" and length of 103 for "scale" to 113" for 10% over length (measured from rudder tip to spinner tip). Anyone touting a 120" span as being "40%" has it ALL wrong. That's a 42% plane.

This makes the CA mx-2 39.5% scale, and the fuselage length right in the middle of the allowable range for competition in IMAC. Also, at 107 long, it is NOT just a revamped G-202, since it is 5.5" longer than the CA G-202. I think they did a lot more with the molds than they are telling us about.

BTW, when talking to the guys at MXR last year, they told me the plane retained all the good characteristics of the G-202, being very nimble and quick when compared to the Extra, and that they actually had to turn the roll rate DOWN because it was possible to see over 720 degrees of roll per second, and no one could keep up with the plane at that roll rate. Right now the roll rate is rated at 400 degrees/second.


So. . "Looks like an Extra" . .mildly so. I'm sure it will fly as well, if not better, than the 3M CA-330, and if you can get it light enough, ought to be a good slow flyer as well.

[Boulder]

I would have to say Kris,

After you get yours, and get tired of it, remember me

[Jeremiah]

looks like the plane with the girl got a little excited and peed its wheel pants.


seriously though i bet this thing will have great flying characteristics.

[Cracky]

If anyone remembers the movie Road Trip you might remember a scene where the nurse was 'milking the prostate'....maybe something similar??????

it sure is nice to see a new airframe to hit the market.....whats next.....edge wings on an ultimate????

[voisin78]

hello

I was looking for information on the MX2 of Composite ARF
What do you think about this model
I think the power with a DA 150

it is a new decoration but I didn t ever mounted yet

I thank you for your future answers

please excuse my mistakes but I am English and you write through a Google translation

good all flights

Stéphane @ +

[Tin man]

	Quote: Originally Posted by voisin78
	hello I was looking for information on the MX2 of Composite ARF What do you think about this model I think the power with a DA 150 it is a new decoration but I didn t ever mounted yet I thank you for your future answers please excuse my mistakes but I am English and you write through a Google translation good all flights Stéphane @ +

I am not sure what you are looking for but I have a CompArf MX/2 with a DA-150. Lots of power--more than enough. Floats in on landings (mine is a bit tail heavy).

Only issue I have had is the front cylinder (left) runs a bit hot. Will have to add more baffling to cool it better (this is, I believe, addressed in the manual).

HiTec 5995s all around (3 on rudder), Power Expander 14MZ, Turbo Reg, Fromecos, and a FASST 6014 receiver.



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Mike

[Stu_D]

Wow , way to wake up an old thread . A couple of my mates have
had these planes and they are VERY good .As others have pointed out
they are much like the Giles but with better wings and stabs . A DA150
will pull the MX2 through any sequence with ease , about the only
issue is that they can be a bit fast if too much throttle is used .

Not sure why they didnt sell many but if you get one you will be glad you did .

Stu

[voisin78]

hello
thank you for information on the MX2
I am very interested in this model
but we do not see him much
What is there a reason?
I wish the new paintings have already seen?

Stéphane @ +

[Silvanskii]

I got one and liked it enough to get a second one coming in a custom scheme. Only if I would have known they were coming out with Ward's scheme in orange I would've gobbled that up in a hearbeat for my first one!

When you'll fly it, you'll see that it behaves like any of the stretched Extras out there. I love it because I think the MX2 is a sweet looking plane and it flies nice. It does really cool tumbles to, I've developed a couple of new ones already hehe....

It comes out pretty light to, with my 157 on the front it's a rocket.

I should mention to, when they say it has the fastest roll rate of any of their planes, they ain't lying, they're huge!

[Tin man]

	Quote: Originally Posted by voisin78
	hello thank you for information on the MX2 I am very interested in this model but we do not see him much What is there a reason? I wish the new paintings have already seen?

I can't comment on why there aren't too many MX2s out there. All I know is mine flies great. It's also nice to have something that isn't another Yaxtra 540.

As for the new paint schemes, I love 'em.



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Mike

[voisin78]

good evening
thank you for your comments
I will make my savings to buy my MX2
with a DA 150 and a power box Rayal
good all flights

@ + Stéphane