Official Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle Thread

[gooniac33]

Lots of flights this past weekend... flew both days!! Here is saturdays flights...

[crxmanpat]

Yeah, the instructions never really cover it. But there is a slot cut for it under the nose, and you can clearly see the correct placement in this pic. Although I will say there is also an antenna behind where the canopy latch is, so I guess either spot is fine.

[scooter genie]

I know you've already installed it, but that antenna actually goes under the nose, about 2" back from the nose cone. It doesn't show a step for that in the manual, but if you look at the page where you glue the probes on the sides of the fuse, you can see the antenna installed on the bottom. I have to make sure that when I transport the plane I support the nose ahead of the antenna to keep it from being bent/torn off.

But in the build video, at 16:45, Capt Mike is gluing it at the canopy latch just ahead of the speed brake hinge ?

[gooniac33]

yep...goes in a slot right behind the canopy latch. You can see capt Mike gluing it on in the build video. I have been really watching this one for a while now, and just about ready to pull the trigger...one question though. Should I pop on the inrunner version, or wait for the arf plus to come back in stock, and go for an 8s set up ? Any suggestions are welcome.

It really just depends on what you want to do. The stock high performance set up is really good! And if you don't like it you can swap out the motor to try the ones I used. 8s is more expensive and heavy but you will get great performance with that too.. I opted for a custom 6s set up that has worked out really well for me. 4082 1600kv Leopard inrunner or 4092 1730kv Leopard inrunner in the Freewing inrunner fan with a 200amp Red Brick ESC has been bullet proof thus far. I use the China Hobby Line 6s 30c 6200mah pack with great results. From what I have seen you can get the same sort of performance but slightly higher amp draw than 8s. Have you seen the videos I have posted? There are a lot here of you go back a little bit.

[dusmmdb]

I know you've already installed it, but that antenna actually goes under the nose, about 2" back from the nose cone. It doesn't show a step for that in the manual, but if you look at the page where you glue the probes on the sides of the fuse, you can see the antenna installed on the bottom. I have to make sure that when I transport the plane I support the nose ahead of the antenna to keep it from being bent/torn off.

LOL..... of course....

[crxmanpat]

I know you've already installed it, but that antenna actually goes under the nose, about 2" back from the nose cone. It doesn't show a step for that in the manual, but if you look at the page where you glue the probes on the sides of the fuse, you can see the antenna installed on the bottom. I have to make sure that when I transport the plane I support the nose ahead of the antenna to keep it from being bent/torn off.

[dusmmdb]

Actually, if you watch the build video, at 16:45 he is gluing that piece in a slot that appears to be in the latch mechanism plastic.

Odd... my slot was sealed....either way...nothing a blade didn't take care of!!! Mine is in now

thanks

[scooter genie]

That piece is probably some sort of antenna that glues onto the top of the plane. Look for a slot on top of the jet.

Actually, if you watch the build video, at 16:45 he is gluing that piece in a slot that appears to be in the latch mechanism plastic.

[dusmmdb]

On stock vs the higher KV in runner.... I pulled the stock setup out of my F16 and dropped in the higher Kv version. Might simply be my perception but I think it is worth it....seems to be faster

[dusmmdb]

yep...goes in a slot right behind the canopy latch. You can see capt Mike gluing it on in the build video. I have been really watching this one for a while now, and just about ready to pull the trigger...one question though. Should I pop on the inrunner version, or wait for the arf plus to come back in stock, and go for an 8s set up ? Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.... i guess I have to cut the slot...mine appears to be glued over... but.... mystery solved

on the 8s vs 6s... I am perfectly happy wth the HV setup in terms of power... but even with a 6000mah battery I have to start my landing approach at 3;30.... or down she comes. My fl CG is ok since I removed weights from the nose cone

i would be curious if 8s can provide a longer flight time.

[bill34207]

I'd say go with the inrunner. Just don't rely on a 5000 ma pack for it (even the stock outrunner is hard on packs) Most of the ones I mentioned are flying 5800 to 6200 packs in them.

[scooter genie]

I was kind of leaning toward the 6s inrunner mainly because it's the only one in stock. I was just wanting some input if it was worth the extra 50.00 over the stock setup. The 8s would be a little more costly because I would have to buy everything in addition to the airframe.

[MikeT]

Gooniac, urrrl and DougV all seem to like the 6s inrunner. I like mine on 8. Different strokes for different folks.
I went with 8 because I had the JF 90 laying around doing nothing.

Same here figured I'd put that JF 90 to work; Otherwise I just would have gone stock.

Mike

[bill34207]

Gooniac, urrrl and DougV all seem to like the 6s inrunner. I like mine on 8. Different strokes for different folks.
I went with 8 because I had the JF 90 laying around doing nothing.

[scooter genie]

yep...goes in a slot right behind the canopy latch. You can see capt Mike gluing it on in the build video. I have been really watching this one for a while now, and just about ready to pull the trigger...one question though. Should I pop on the inrunner version, or wait for the arf plus to come back in stock, and go for an 8s set up ? Any suggestions are welcome.

[Corey Thunes]

This is my 2nd F-15 and I still can't figure out what this piece is for....can someone enlighten me??

That piece is probably some sort of antenna that glues onto the top of the plane. Look for a slot on top of the jet.

[dusmmdb]

This is my 2nd F-15 and I still can't figure out what this piece is for....can someone enlighten me??

[dusmmdb]

Thanks....I still need to deal with a flat/dull coat but hopefully it will hold up

[scooter genie]

Very nice !

[dusmmdb]

Decided to do my favorite scheme on the new F-15. The traditional US grey on my first is nice...but I love the look of the Israeli version.... especially when they fly and you can easily tell top from bottom