Official Freewing 90mm F-4 Phantom II Thread

[Flash Jorden]

Welp, that didn't end well. Apparently I stalled her and she did a death spiral.

[Hardway]

Welp, that didn't end well. Apparently I stalled her and she did a death spiral.

:(:Straight-Face::Scared::Not-Talking: So sorry Bro....

[Flash Jorden]

:(:Straight-Face::Scared::Not-Talking: So sorry Bro....

Thanks Bro!
I've come to the realization that I have issues with full moving elevator planes. I have problems with my Freewing F-15, my HSD F-16 and now the Freewing F-4. What do they all have in common? Full rotating stab. I fly the snot out of my Stinger, my Freewing A-10, my Freewing Avanti, my HSD 105mm Super Viper.
I'm thinking I'm going to have to fly full rotating planes on low rates until I can calibrate my thumb(s).

[goosekiller1]

Flash Jorden, I feel for ya.SO SAD

[Helmsman52]

Goose it looks great!! I’m in the early stages of my Sundowners by starting the mottling effect. My first time trying this effect.
Oh my F-4 drag chute came today but I don’t think it’s gonna fit! :Silly:LOL

[Helmsman52]

Will be picking her up tomorrow WOW! Over the top check out the panel lines and weathered.

Awesome! Go Navy!

[goosekiller1]

[QUOTE=Helmsman52;n135344]Goose it looks great!! I’m in the early stages of my Sundowners by starting the mottling effect. My first time trying this effect.
Oh my F-4 drag chute came today but I don’t think it’s gonna fit! :Silly:LOL

Thank you please keep me updated on your airbrushing I really dig your mottling effect.looking forward to seeing your version. Goose:Cool::f4phantom

[bbaumer]

So, i picked up the 90mm F16 afterburner ring and while testing it outside the airframe all I am seeing is a deep red on the LEDs, any idea what Is wrong here, I simply Y'd it into throttle channel

[fhhuber]

Thanks Bro!
I've come to the realization that I have issues with full moving elevator planes. I have problems with my Freewing F-15, my HSD F-16 and now the Freewing F-4. What do they all have in common? Full rotating stab. I fly the snot out of my Stinger, my Freewing A-10, my Freewing Avanti, my HSD 105mm Super Viper.
I'm thinking I'm going to have to fly full rotating planes on low rates until I can calibrate my thumb(s).

Yes, the "flying stabilizers" can be unexpectedly effective.

But also the fighters have higher wing loading than the sport (not scale models) EDFs and thus you might be trying to make the heavy birds perform like the lighter loaded ones. A heavy airplane needs more speed and larger radius turns.

A-10 is a bit of a special case because the wing shape makes it more forgiving in a stall.

[RCjetdude]

So, i picked up the 90mm F16 afterburner ring and while testing it outside the airframe all I am seeing is a deep red on the LEDs, any idea what Is wrong here, I simply Y'd it into throttle channel

That's pretty much what I remember mine doing. What are you powering it with and what were you expecting it to do?

[bbaumer]

there is only a single lead coming from it, so I assume its getting power and control from there, I was expecting it to be more of an orange hue, like is demonstrated here

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/jets-and-edfs/116696-official-freewing-90mm-f-4-phantom-ii-thread?p=125472#post125472

[PlaneDoc]

Are you guys using the flap to elevator mix settings as called out in the manual?

[DCORSAIR]

Are you guys using the flap to elevator mix settings as called out in the manual?

I did, ended up needing a little more because I fly mine a little nose heavy.

[bbaumer]

Are you guys using the flap to elevator mix settings as called out in the manual?

absolutely

[Aros]

goosekiller1 - That looks fantastic! I am normally not a big fan of pronounced panel lines but it really works on that livery. Beauty!

Flash Jorden - Ah man, that sucks. Sorry to see that! Looks totally repairable though, yes?

PlaneDoc - I added a bit more elevator trim than the manual called for and it is locked in.

[Dlxpkg2000]

If it's the AB ring for the FW F-16, It's a single color(red) ring. The "Cyclone" brand , is the 3 color ring(blue-orange-red) and JetMang's "Centerburner" is an orange/red color, just changes in intensity.

[Dlxpkg2000]

Very sorry to see that, Flash....seeing how I have yet to maiden mine:Scared:

[Flash Jorden]

Flash Jorden - Ah man, that sucks. Sorry to see that! Looks totally repairable though, yes?

She's already fixed and ready to fly again, but only because I had a spare fuse and wing set on hand because of my failed first maiden attempt.

[RCjetdude]

She's already fixed and ready to fly again, but only because I had a spare fuse and wing set on hand because of my failed first maiden attempt.

Awesome! Way to stick with it. Just remember to carry a little more throttle.:Cool:

[Flash Jorden]

Awesome! Way to stick with it. Just remember to carry a little more throttle.:Cool:

Oh yeah most definitely! I let myself get discombobulated because of my proximity to the pits. Was still trying to feel her out after the maiden flight, overshot a turn at the end of the runway and was about to fly too close to the pit area. Reduced speed too much, while turning, and the rest was history.