Official Freewing 64mm F-105D Thunderchief

[EDFjetpilot]

Was hanging around one of my ole stomping grounds this weekend...Kessler AFB, Biloxi, MS, and ran across this:

Sean

[CFIT rob]

My preferred parking lots were occupied so my larger planes were grounded. 1 hour window before honeydew obligation.Weather was perfect ,very rare upper 50's here in the midwest and 3mph winds. Grabbed the f8 ,off to the youth football field and went flying. To me that is the magic to these 64mm jets, finding multiple locations to fly close to home is easy, batteries are cheap and they fly well. I would much rather have a 64mm plane in the air then just look at my 80 and 90 mm aircraft (relish the time flying them though). The other bonus is that they take up about as much room as my wifes new boots....new boots = new 105(preordered)... Quid pro quo Clarice,quid pro quo.

[Boots Whirlygig]

About the optional landing gear Alpha, will the gear be available when it arrives in January and maybe an adjustment to my billing to include it? How’s that work?

[xplaneguy]

Boots - I've flown the F-105 three times now...it is very predictable and has an impressive roll rate.

Alpha - That's GREAT news! I knew it would sell fast and glad it is....just a great looking and flying 64mm jet. By the way, the Toys for Tots Fun Fly is tomorrow at Apollo and the Warbird Squadron will be there in force. Wish you were here to join us.

[Westsider]

Don't sweat it BW, it works. Just set it up properly, and trust your stick inputs in flight.

[Alpha]

Thank you to everyone for making the F-105D one of our fastest Pre-Orders! We're almost out already, which is mind boggling.

Boots, the F-105D flies straight and true, without any pitch problems. Flite Test's video shows the model off well. On their maiden, they comment how stable it is in pitch, and the chase video from their camera drone shows the F-105D up close in flight.

Suffice to say the model is stable enough to get low enough to the ground while inverted to take that photo we posted.

[the snake]

[Tony617]

I ordered the F105 and it is perfect size parkflyer. I do have Freewing F86 Sabre 64mm parkflyer as well so the F105 is a nice addition. I have a 10 , 2200mAh 3S LiPO that I am going to try since I have a bunch them I use in my E-flite P47D Thunderbolt and a Timber. I do have some 1800mAh 3S LiPOs for my F86 that I try as well but I only have four of them.

[FLTRI]

I was concerned with how the controls are on these first 2 parkjets, having both the ailerons and elevators moving together. In looking closer, it looks like the ailerons move very little compared to the elevator. Do you notice anything weird flying them with regards to pitch? Thank you!

I have the F8, and though the same thing. How the heck is this going to fly with everything tied together? I was initially going to separate the surfaces, and add an elevator servo. Being impatient, I went ahead and build it in the as delivered, stock configuration. Honestly, I think it flies fine this way. It does seem like an odd setup, but it works just fine. I do miss having some rudder control, but Freewing made it pretty simple to add, and I may do just that down the road.

The down side of the F8 are twofold. First issues is the intake scoop is at the bottom of the plane, is going to take damage belly landing it. I tore mine up already, but rebuilt and reinforced it. I also glued a control horn to the bottom to act as a skid. So far so good, it's holding up very well. The second issue is the glue together construction. If you do crash and break the vertical stabilizer for example, you'd have to replace the entire airframe. You can't just unscrew it, and put on a new part, as it's all glued together. IMHO, these issue are not huge, and it looks like the first one is being addressed in the F-105, as they've added belly protection.

The F8 is my first EDF, and I'll likely get this one too. They remind me of my FMS 800mm warbirds a bit. Inexpensive, simple, fun to fly and you can get more than one is a small car.

[Boots Whirlygig]

I was concerned with how the controls are on these first 2 parkjets, having both the ailerons and elevators moving together. In looking closer, it looks like the ailerons move very little compared to the elevator. Do you notice anything weird flying them with regards to pitch? Thank you!

[AirHead]

I was wondering when an F105 would emerge. Many companies make mini and smaller versions of planes. Maybe this will come later in a 70-90mm version. I am still patiently waiting to see a larger, properly done, "Prince of Planes" F4 Phantom...Keep 'em coming! Would also love to see a large version of a DHC3 Otter with floats!...

[the snake]

Everyone can use a servo extension or two!! LOL

That turned into free shipping on another order I did Michael! How's your 104, I have not seen you post on Facebook for a while.

Victor

[Boots Whirlygig]

Again, when I preordered I looked for the optional landing gear. What’s up? :Confused:

[the snake]

I got my order in right away when it was still 99 shipped. Nice podcast Alpha listen to the entire thing!

[Boots Whirlygig]

Beautiful models! All three of them!

[xplaneguy]

Pilot Evelyn and the Dynamic Duo!

[xplaneguy]

Here's a short video recorded during Pilot Evelyn's photoshoot with a real F-105 at Edwards AFB, CA on Friday, Nov 24, 2017.

[TBolt]

Nice job on the Thud.

[xplaneguy]

Found some more FLRC F-105 Footage....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67eF5g2pJfE

:):Cool::)

The videographer did a great job following that jet. I wonder if she'll teach me how to keep jets in frame. ;)

[Wesnc]

Found some more FLRC F-105 Footage....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67eF5g2pJfE

:):Cool::)