Official Freewing 80mm EDF L-39 Albatros Thread

[Radar-Guy]

:Cool:Take a nap first, then tell us about that Romanian plane. 2 x 80mm ?

https://youtube.com/watch?v=_nk6hX7vPDk

[Alpha]

Slovakian was on the Slovakian L-39, Russian is on the Russian L-39. I must be thinking of a different Romanian, or I need a nap.

[Radar-Guy]

Glad you like it, Radar-Guy! The L-39 was a monstrous hit for us, and we received many requests from both European and Stateside customers for this "Russian Camo" color scheme, so we decided to make it happen. It is unique enough from the Air Show demo scheme which was intended to highlight the sport/civil/acro use of the Albatros, and now with this new scheme we can contrast that with its military trainer heritage. The toughest part was translating all of those decals, AGAIN, to yet a different language. First it was Romanian text all over the airplane, now it's Russian. Thanks to those who helped us with the translation!
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Did you really put Romanian text on a Slovakian airplane?:Confused:

[Alpha]

New livery, looking good. Thanks MRC!

https://www.motionrc.eu/products/fre...s-by-type&fp=1

Glad you like it, Radar-Guy! The L-39 was a monstrous hit for us, and we received many requests from both European and Stateside customers for this "Russian Camo" color scheme, so we decided to make it happen. It is unique enough from the Air Show demo scheme which was intended to highlight the sport/civil/acro use of the Albatros, and now with this new scheme we can contrast that with its military trainer heritage. The toughest part was translating all of those decals, AGAIN, to yet a different language. First it was Romanian text all over the airplane, now it's Russian. Thanks to those who helped us with the translation!

[Radar-Guy]

New livery, looking good. Thanks MRC!

https://www.motionrc.eu/products/freewing-l-39-albatros-camo-80mm-edf-jet-pnp?ras=new-products-by-type&retailreco_source=retailreco&retailreco_medium=onsite&retailreco_campaign=new-products-by-type&fp=1

[GBLynden]

I am loving mine so far and am just waiting for decent weather to fly it!

[Ron1950]

thanks ill check it out with gear down rightside up etc think I had battery just on the front edge of the wood try

[DCORSAIR]

maidened mine today flew fine no trim at all fast when u want it and flys great at half throttle...I do have a bit of a cg problem..that is to say it seemed nose heavy so on nest flight moved the battery back some...that was a mistake it was really tail heavy and didn't want to nose down and land...guys how close to the front of the battery area do u put the batteries? iam using 4500 admirals

Mine was balanced right at the tape line on the bottom, with it upright and gear down place your fingertips at the red servo wire tape and see what it does? It should drop the nose a little or want to teeter for a moment, because we all use different batteries it's hard to say where to place your batt. My Gensace 5000 60c was about 5mm back from the front edge of the battery tray, I started with it right at the edge but moved it back and it flew great, sorry I don't have mine anymore to take pics, just sold it this week, I would think your 4500 would be at least forward of the tray some on the foam.?

[Ron1950]

maidened mine today flew fine no trim at all fast when u want it and flys great at half throttle...I do have a bit of a cg problem..that is to say it seemed nose heavy so on nest flight moved the battery back some...that was a mistake it was really tail heavy and didn't want to nose down and land...guys how close to the front of the battery area do u put the batteries? iam using 4500 admirals

[TiredIronGRB]

Totally agree, the same happened to me.

Same same :Cool:

[Petronio]

L-39 is just a good flying jet... Really like it. And I was NOT excited when it was released.... :Straight-Face: But after flying her a few times, just wow. The F-22 is super sweet too, but just something about the way the L-39 handles makes it special, IMHO...;)

Totally agree, the same happened to me.

[Hardway]

L-39 is just a good flying jet... Really like it. And I was NOT excited when it was released.... :Straight-Face: But after flying her a few times, just wow. The F-22 is super sweet too, but just something about the way the L-39 handles makes it special, IMHO...;)

[RCjetdude]

I tend to agree with Bill and yes you are missing out. :)

[bill34207]

Hey ya'll,

I'm curious does this plane fly comparable to any of the planes in my sig? I have a good friend that is always asking me "when are you picking up a L-39" I honestly don't know what I'm missing or if I'm missing anything but just trying to get a idea.

The L-39 is very well mannered. I think it flies even better than the Avanti

[thisguy65]

Hey ya'll,

I'm curious does this plane fly comparable to any of the planes in my sig? I have a good friend that is always asking me "when are you picking up a L-39" I honestly don't know what I'm missing or if I'm missing anything but just trying to get a idea.

[Ron1950]

hopefully will maiden mine Friday morning unless another family disaster befalls me ,,,nothing too serious last week it was junking my daughters car waiting for the wrecker all morning...and it was such a great windless day too...got the L39 and eflite viper to maiden...just bringing these two so I don't chicken out

[Hardway]

Dtop, welcome! No info on camo, but I want one! Glad you are here! Jerry

[dtop]

I recently saw information somewhere that said Freewing was coming out with a camo version of the 80mm L-39. Now I can't find it. If anyone else saw it and can provide a link, please post it here. Thanks.

[Evan D]

Velcro, more secure.

[p51mustangman]

Not sure if this will work but here is the first minute of the maiden flight. Needed down trim and right aileron trim hence why I was making left hand circuits ;)

Link to the video (Don't need a login to view)

https://www.facebook.com/aussiejets/videos/690509888033710/

My friends having issues getting the landing video uploaded to my dropbox. Hopefully he gets it figured out so I can share it as well.

Just printing up some rocket pods to play with although I do like the wing tanks and it really adds to the look!

Also one last question, do you all use velcro or the included anti slip pad in conjunction with the velcro strap to secure your batteries

Cheers

Jeremy

I epoxy velcro into the battery bay as it usually will not stick for long unless its glued.