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Originally posted by Aros View PostProbably my favorite 90mm at the moment. What a blast to fly. Low stress, high adrenaline performance!
F-22
F-18C
A-10
F-14
I am now on my 3rd F-22 airframe. Crashed the first one due to stupidity (saved the 12S power system though), and dorked the 2nd one on a bad landing on a windy day. Crumpled up the nose but was able to glue it back together and continue flying. #3 airframe comes tomorrow.
I am also on my 3rd A-10 airframe. This one is my all-time favorite EDF. Crashed the first one due to a lockout (fixed the issued that caused it), and the second one has almost 200 flights and is looking shabby. Last weekend I literally broke it's back when I landed too close to the edge of the runway, caught a bush, and tumbled it. Glued it back together and flew it several more times, but it's a frankenplane now. #3 airframe also arrives tomorrow.
I have F-18 #2 ready to go (warranty replacement) and hope to fly it Saturday.
Crashed my first F-14 a few months ago being stupid. Found a NIB one on RCG with the A-10 power system included, and decals for VF-1 Wolfpack. I will take my time with that one by sanding foam, filling holes, repainting and decaling.
I'm moving into larger EDFs and turbines now, but I plan to keep these 4 in the stable as long as possible (replacing airframes if necessary ).Pat
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Good list! My second A-10 is my Hangar Queen. I don't take her out often enough but when I do I am always thrilled with her. Might be Freewing's quintessential jet. I want to love the new F/A-18C Hornet but I am skiddish flying her due to all the issues reported, even if mine hasn't shown any gremlin tendencies yet. The F-14 never was a good fit for me. I think I had a lemon model. Always rolled to the right no matter what I tried to counter...Landings were stupidly too difficult. No matter what I did (high approach, low approach, fast approach, slow approach, flaps, no flaps, etc, etc) she would give me the Bucking Bronco every single time! To the point I started doubting my skills as a flyer. Yet, no other jet gave me that same issue so I chalked it up to that particular model.
My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by scootergenie View PostOne of my all time favorites is the 64mm A-10. It's my warm up jet, and still a blast to fly. Handles our rough grass field just fine, and still has the original retracts. Always a greaser with this one. Can't wait to get this F-22 in the air though.My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Check me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
I am an RC addict and innovator that loves to share my knowledge with those that need help. Ask me anything via PM if you need help! Check out my Website here https://www.gooniac33.me/
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Originally posted by e4dragongunner View PostAppreciate your Vids brother! :-)Check me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
I am an RC addict and innovator that loves to share my knowledge with those that need help. Ask me anything via PM if you need help! Check out my Website here https://www.gooniac33.me/
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Originally posted by I-fly-rc-aircraft View PostGooniac: You NAIL the landings. Did you raise the nose when sitting on the ground? Seems to be sitting up higher or is it just me?Check me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
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Check me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
I am an RC addict and innovator that loves to share my knowledge with those that need help. Ask me anything via PM if you need help! Check out my Website here https://www.gooniac33.me/
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I have a question about installing a RC Geek CenterBurner in my 8s Raptor.
Mine came with a separate connector/adapter that appears to connect to the battery jst input. The other end of the adapter perfectly fits the balance port on my 6S lipo. I’m kinda new to electric stuff, I’ve flown nitro my whole life. What is this for? Is this for powering the CenterBurner through my BEC and I just simply connect it to my balance port of my 6s battery and I’m good to go instead of using a separate 2S power source? Is the stock bec ok for this? Any thoughts?
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Originally posted by DDawg View PostI have a question about installing a RC Geek CenterBurner in my 8s Raptor.
Mine came with a separate connector/adapter that appears to connect to the battery jst input. The other end of the adapter perfectly fits the balance port on my 6S lipo. I’m kinda new to electric stuff, I’ve flown nitro my whole life. What is this for? Is this for powering the CenterBurner through my BEC and I just simply connect it to my balance port of my 6s battery and I’m good to go instead of using a separate 2S power source? Is the stock bec ok for this? Any thoughts?
thanks
DavidCheck me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
I am an RC addict and innovator that loves to share my knowledge with those that need help. Ask me anything via PM if you need help! Check out my Website here https://www.gooniac33.me/
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Originally posted by Aros View PostCheck me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
I am an RC addict and innovator that loves to share my knowledge with those that need help. Ask me anything via PM if you need help! Check out my Website here https://www.gooniac33.me/
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Well boys I finally got my "Star Scream" F-22 Turbine conversion complete! I waited for the new X-45 to com in @ 10lbs of thrust instead of using the slightly bigger and heavier K30 @7.5lbs of thrust! This motors diameter is smaller than a soda can. This Turbine is bad to the bone, high quality, light powerful with a 2 stage compressors. The pump is brushless, and the GSU is small and super light weight. Super easy plug and play set up, NO programing needed from you radio for throttle trim settings as it already knows you radios end points, unlike the kingtech stuff which required the "in learning" process to get things set up. The pics show pretty straight forward installation right where the old EDF unit was. Made the fuel tank with a 33.6 ounce Fuji bottle that squeezed right over the CG area, not using a UAT to save space, so I'm using a felt tip clunk and air trap soft cover over it. Jet has JP wheels and brakes (60mm). 3 lipo backs to power everything; 950mAh/brakes, 2000mAh-50C/ECU, and 2000mAh/Servos along with a BEC. See pics. If you have any question let me know!
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Originally posted by Scale Master View PostWell boys I finally got my "Star Scream" F-22 Turbine conversion complete! I waited for the new X-45 to com in @ 10lbs of thrust instead of using the slightly bigger and heavier K30 @7.5lbs of thrust! This motors diameter is smaller than a soda can. This Turbine is bad to the bone, high quality, light powerful with a 2 stage compressors. The pump is brushless, and the GSU is small and super light weight. Super easy plug and play set up, NO programing needed from you radio for throttle trim settings as it already knows you radios end points, unlike the kingtech stuff which required the "in learning" process to get things set up. The pics show pretty straight forward installation right where the old EDF unit was. Made the fuel tank with a 33.6 ounce Fuji bottle that squeezed right over the CG area, not using a UAT to save space, so I'm using a felt tip clunk and air trap soft cover over it. Jet has JP wheels and brakes (60mm). 3 lipo backs to power everything; 950mAh/brakes, 2000mAh-50C/ECU, and 2000mAh/Servos along with a BEC. See pics. If you have any question let me know!
I wonder how it learns your three throttle channel values though. It cannot already know (since this varies between radio systems as well as however you choose to program your radio for this particular model. So it has to detect the levels one way or another. Teaching throttle values is a one time task anyway, so hardly an important part to optimizeFreewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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