Official Freewing 80mm EDF L-39 Albatros Thread

[RichJ53]

These Admiral receivers are 6 ch with built-in gyros. I have my gyro turned off on all of my jets and planes so far. It is nice to have the option to use it when necessary.

[Hardway]

Yep! I may rework it. I am a neat freak on wires, and it sure falls short of the other birds. If it was just a stabilized receiver, it would go under the battery tray! But the L-39 sure flies nice...;)

[RichJ53]

The L-39 is much more of a rat's nest than most, but it is functional and actually keeps itself tidy. I did use a tie wrap in the 10-12 gauge wires, and the A3-L is on a shelf added to the airframe. The CC 20amp is mounted above the gyro on the top inside edge of the fuselage behind the hatch.... Jerry

Thanks for sharing Jerry....

I hope this helps others that have questions about mounting the receiver in these birds. Your L39 is looking very busy inside there :)

Rich

[Evan D]

Mine and my A-4.

[Hardway]

The L-39 is much more of a rat's nest than most, but it is functional and actually keeps itself tidy. I did use a tie wrap in the 10-12 gauge wires, and the A3-L is on a shelf added to the airframe. The CC 20amp is mounted above the gyro on the top inside edge of the fuselage behind the hatch.... Jerry

[Hardway]

I just used heat shrink since tie wraps are a little more abrasive over time, but since vibration is not nearly like a gas plane, they should be fine! To secure the wires, a little Foam Tac on the heat shrink sticks the wires to the foam, but doesn't actually get on the wires themselves... I also use packing tape to hold the little antennae in place, and sometimes make little pockets for them to slide into out of pneumatic retract tubing from Robart...

[RichJ53]

I don't have pics of the L-39 installation, but here are two from the A-4. I am using a Spektrum 9030T with three remotes and the A3-L gyro. I am also using a Castle Creations 20amp Pro BEC. Hope the pics give you some more ideas! When I can get to the L-39, I will get a pic or two of it... Same equipment setup in her! :Cool:

Thanks Hardway

I have not bundled all the wires yet. That's a good idea. Maybe wire ties (carefully) could be another solution too. I was hoping my antenna wires are acceptable too. These little receivers don't give you many options :)
Rich

[Hardway]

HI guys
Can someone please comment on thee best receiver placement inside these EDF's? I have my A4 and L39 with the Admiral receivers inside. I not been able to fly them yet because of weather....

I don't have pics of the L-39 installation, but here are two from the A-4. I am using a Spektrum 9030T with three remotes and the A3-L gyro. I am also using a Castle Creations 20amp Pro BEC. Hope the pics give you some more ideas! When I can get to the L-39, I will get a pic or two of it... Same equipment setup in her! :Cool:

[RichJ53]

HI guys
Can someone please comment on thee best receiver placement inside these EDF's? I have my A4 and L39 with the Admiral receivers inside. I not been able to fly them yet because of weather....

[t01ga]

Hi guys,
I would like to have one of those 3D printed nose gear support however I don’t have access to a 3D printer.
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Thanks in advance.

[GBLynden]

Ok, you guys plus my glass of wine have me sold! lol

[TiredIronGRB]

Have you had any issues with the flaps? That is the biggest concern of mine to be honest.

Thank you adb2! What is it that makes you prefer this one over the E-flite Viper?

No issues at all.

The L-319 is much more detailed, more powerful and gives you a wider range of battery sizes you can use.

[adb2@suddenlink.net]

Thank you! What else do you take with you in addition to the L-39?

Of course the Raptor 22 as well as the Avianti, my fravorite just fun fly plane, the Ultimate, Cosair, P 38 and P47. and P51. Others I take out occasionally..

[Petronio]

Never had an issue again with the flaps after removing the slowdown..also bypass the blue box for rudder and you wont have probs. With the HRB /Admiral 5000mAh I squeezed out last weekend 7min stock setup with 3.8V left..so will have to try longer next time xdd

[GBLynden]

Thank you! What else do you take with you in addition to the L-39?

[adb2@suddenlink.net]

Have you had any issues with the flaps? That is the biggest concern of mine to be honest.

Thank you adb2! What is it that makes you prefer this one over the E-flite Viper?

Frankly it just flies better than the Viper, I have two Vipers' the second one in an attempt to get one that I felt might fly better but it was the same. They are ok but not nearly as smooth and fun flying. I haven't flown a Viper in quite a while. When I go to the field I usually grab anything but the Viper. I don't dislike it' I just prefer other planes. By the way, I have had no flap problems whatsoever.













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[GBLynden]

It's a great plane, much more plane than the other two...the blue box issues are mostly due to either a wire in the wrong place of the gears being in the wrong position compared to what the box expects. The blues boxes that are being returned are being checked and work fine.

Have you had any issues with the flaps? That is the biggest concern of mine to be honest.

Thank you adb2! What is it that makes you prefer this one over the E-flite Viper?

[adb2@suddenlink.net]

It's a great plane, much more plane than the other two...the blue box issues are mostly due to either a wire in the wrong place of the gears being in the wrong position compared to what the box expects. The blues boxes that are being returned are being checked and work fine.

I much prefer this over my E Flite Viper. I have had no problem with the blue box. I removed the guns. In the way and always hanging up on something.

[TiredIronGRB]

I am seriously pondering this plane, but the blue box and flap issues have me on the fence. I am also considering the E-flite Viper and E-flite F-16 if I don't go with this one.

Which batteries are you guys using and what kind of flight times are you getting with them?

GB

It's a great plane, much more plane than the other two...the blue box issues are mostly due to either a wire in the wrong place of the gears being in the wrong position compared to what the box expects. The blues boxes that are being returned are being checked and work fine.

[GBLynden]

I am seriously pondering this plane, but the blue box and flap issues have me on the fence. I am also considering the E-flite Viper and E-flite F-16 if I don't go with this one.

Which batteries are you guys using and what kind of flight times are you getting with them?

GB