FMS 70MM F-18F

[Alpha]

I haven't flown it, but I've heard on grapevine here (China) that it flies well for a 70mm. It certainly looks really good, in my opinion. Hornets are finicky bees.

[Ron1950]

lol you could have left the last part out

[HellHathNoFury]

I haven't flown it, but I've heard on grapevine here (China) that it flies well for a 70mm. It certainly looks really good, in my opinion. Hornets are finicky bees.

Hey Alpha.. When's Freewing finicky Bee coming out??;)LOL

[xviper]

Hey Alpha.. When's Freewing finicky Bee coming out??;)LOL

Good question. The new FMS F-18 intrigues me even though I still have the 90mm FW F-18. I prefer the smaller 70mm size or even the 80mm size and if Freewing announced that they have one coming, I'd wait. My preference has been FW for EDFs and FMS for prop warbirds but I must admit that the recent intros of FMS EDFs have been getting better and better. I know you have the FMS A-10 but after having one at one of my flying fields and seeing how it flew once and never again left me hesitant and I got the Freewing one instead. It's just a better product overall. There's also the FMS Avanti at my field and one of the new Hawks. Both fly well and both surprised me by their quality, although my FW Avanti S is (IMO) a better plane in many categories.

[Regatoni5]

Following! I can’t wait to add a “F” to the hangar. Hopefully Callie graphics comes out with more squadron livery. I might have to just make my own for a FVA-41 bird!

[Tom]

As most of you know, all FMS products for North America now go through Horizon. Horizon knows nothing about this plane and does not even have a part number for it yet. We cannot order this yet which means it is months away from reaching the USA at best.

[Regatoni5]

As most of you know, all FMS products for North America now go through Horizon. Horizon knows nothing about this plane and does not even have a part number for it yet. We cannot order this yet which means it is months away from reaching the USA at best.

BUMMER =/ Looks like i'll have to just get an A-10 to hold me over...

[xviper]

BUMMER =/ Looks like i'll have to just get an A-10 to hold me over...

Pick your model carefully. If you fly off rough ground, the FMS gear might only last one flight.

[Regatoni5]

Pick your model carefully. If you fly off rough ground, the FMS gear might only last one flight.

thanks for the heads up! I've got a lot of reading to do. I'm considering doing the F-5 gear swap like some other flyers have done.

[HellHathNoFury]

Good question. The new FMS F-18 intrigues me even though I still have the 90mm FW F-18. I prefer the smaller 70mm size or even the 80mm size and if Freewing announced that they have one coming, I'd wait. My preference has been FW for EDFs and FMS for prop warbirds but I must admit that the recent intros of FMS EDFs have been getting better and better. I know you have the FMS A-10 but after having one at one of my flying fields and seeing how it flew once and never again left me hesitant and I got the Freewing one instead. It's just a better product overall. There's also the FMS Avanti at my field and one of the new Hawks. Both fly well and both surprised me by their quality, although my FW Avanti S is (IMO) a better plane in many categories.

I totally agree FW makes the better planes especially the 80mm Avanti.. my fave :)... The terrain that guys fly off will ultimately dictate choice of A-10 & the 1 battery vs 2 battery debate.. I have no real complaints regarding the FMS A-10 especially after I changed the front struts to Trailing links for my Grass field.. It's a very solid performer .. I'm glad I don't have Gophers burrowing around my field but have Kangaroos creating havoc..LOL

[HellHathNoFury]

BUMMER =/ Looks like i'll have to just get an A-10 to hold me over...

FMS has Preorder end of this week & will be sending them out by end of the month so if you order direct you will have one before Xmas..;)

[Ron1950]

I believe they open tonight at 7pm central time thats 9am there time hope they get right on the preorder I need to see the cost on this baby

[Regatoni5]

I believe they open tonight at 7pm central time thats 9am there time hope they get right on the preorder I need to see the cost on this baby

hmm still nothing on their main page

[e4dragongunner]

What a tease!!! HA!!!!
How long have we been hearing about the 1400 mm Avios Spitfire? Developmental hell!!

Please take with grain of salt.... I am fun loving and 1/2 kidding. ;):Silly::Cool:

[Bajora]

Hoping to have her in the air this weekend for first flights ...

[HellHathNoFury]

hmm still nothing on their main page

Tomorrow ..;)..

[Regatoni5]

Hoping to have her in the air this weekend for first flights ...

She looks really good! I wonder if itll be possible to have the vertical stabs toe in ....

[NorthernFlyer]

I totally agree FW makes the better planes especially the 80mm Avanti.. my fave :)... The terrain that guys fly off will ultimately dictate choice of A-10 & the 1 battery vs 2 battery debate.. I have no real complaints regarding the FMS A-10 especially after I changed the front struts to Trailing links for my Grass field.. It's a very solid performer .. I'm glad I don't have Gophers burrowing around my field but have Kangaroos creating havoc..LOL

HHNF, what trailing link did you put on the front gear of your FMS A-10? I would like to pick up the FMS A-10, but would have to put a trailing link on the front and secure the mains.

[gooniac33]

I get planes direct from fms... this one will for sure be in my hangar when it is available.

[Ron1950]

pre order is up on fms site 249 dollars