Official Freewing F/A-18C Hornet 90mm EDF Thread

[Eagleflight47]

Thinking about buying an F-18 to eventually do a turbine conversion with and have a couple questions for the group. Before putting in a turbine, I want to fly it as electric to get used to the airplane. I am considering buying the ARF+ and dropping in an 80mm FMS Predator 3280-KV2100 that I already have on the shelf at home. Will this be sufficient power or should I stick the the 90mm HP? TIA

[Aros]

Nice work on those rails InTheTubeDeep! Like Hugh said, they break easily and I still can't believe FW didn't make those as separate spare parts. They could have made a fortune on those alone, lol.

[Hugh Wiedman]

More rails final version

Excellent job on the printing, you're really dialed in with that printer, a worthy skill. Nice to know a source for the rails, something that's easily broken (at least in my case) and almost impossible to replace without getting the entire wing. Your on "Source List". Bravo!

[InTheTubeDeep]

More rails final version

[InTheTubeDeep]

Just applied the decals - my wingtip rails are dialed in printing production rails now- anyone need a set LMK! Also tweaking my Burners to fit the 36mm can, hopefully get that installed this weekend- low tides are coming next week I should be ready! I made Blue Burners on Su30 Alenka, these will be Amber

[InTheTubeDeep]

Ok good to know- should be an interesting maiden!

[Evan D]

No gyro/ stab on mine but many will tell you all planes fly better with them.

[Gravythe clown]

I don't use any stabilizer on her at all. I use a HRB 6S 6000 mah 50C. I get good vertical and plenty of flight time. I land with a little power and let her settle right in.
I also have mine set up with Tailerons and ailerons. Not a lot of throw on ailerons as the tailerons do most the work. The ailerons do help to get a better straight screw effect during aileron rolls. I can't remember my CG off hand. I will say she is a joy to fly when I take her out. I hope to soon (after I return from my vacation) to take her and the 16 TB out together and do a back to back. to see which I like better. My Bet is the 18BA.

Gravy

[InTheTubeDeep]

Hey Gravy LB and Hugh! Seriously RCG is like walking on eggshells, abiding by woke childish rules had enough!! Good to be here more free ;). Mine arrived yesterday what a beauty! I had to tweak my wingtip rails easy now with wings in hand- You guys fly with the A3 Super 4?? I have one never used it- needed or not??

[Hugh Wiedman]

My new F18 Blue Angel was supposed to delivered Fedex Saturday but like all shippers the box seems to sit at each location an extra day or 2- I 3D designed printed wingtip rails I'll wait til my 18 arrives and test the fitment- MartinField sent me the dimensions we'll see how close it is! Btw are there Mods here like RCG who will ding you for saying FaceBook!!??

I think you'll enjoy this forum much better than RCG and there's a ton of great advice here and no dictators! I've learned so much from the guys here it's not funny (but I still have a long way to go) and everyone is willing to help out a brother RC addict! There's a wealth of information on the F-18 and if you can't find it, just ask, there's always someone here that has the answer!

[Elbee]

My new F18 Blue Angel...

TD, Welcome to "The Squawk". Glad to have you onboard, Sir. Best, LB

[Gravythe clown]

whats up ITD? good to see you finally over here. This aint no RCG that for sure. I hardly even go there anymore. I think you'll like the F-18 she is a very capable platform and a great show topper. The BA will look good over the caps of La Jolla.

Gravy

[InTheTubeDeep]

My new F18 Blue Angel was supposed to delivered Fedex Saturday but like all shippers the box seems to sit at each location an extra day or 2- I 3D designed printed wingtip rails I'll wait til my 18 arrives and test the fitment- MartinField sent me the dimensions we'll see how close it is! Btw are there Mods here like RCG who will ding you for saying FaceBook!!??

[Evan D]

I wrote something stupid and deleted it… probably still left a lot of stupid…:worried:

??? what does that mean...?

[jasmith41]

Great Stuff Dave, congrats on the maiden. You may want to go to an SMC 6200 40C battery to give you another minute or so (have my timer set at 4:20 but always go a bit longer with the in-flight voltage alarm with the voltage telemetry cable the RX comes with). You'll also find that the Admiral 50C is more like a true 25C where the SMC's are right around 39C (and only 100 gr heavier), which will give you a bit more punch and longer flight times.

BTW, if your getting comfortable with the F-18, you shouldn't worry much about the Mig, just keep away from the 2 issues discussed (but with the new fans and the TV nozzles, only the high speed pass with full flaps would be a problem).

Who would be dumb enough to do a high speed pass with the flaps down...? Seems counter-intuitive...

Oh! That's right - I've done that... 🤣

My buddy Buzzy (don't read too much into the name, even though it's probably true...), same age, basically same upbringing, but never was forced to learn PCs, started flying last year about the same time I did and had never touched a PC until I took him one of my old ones and hooked him up with RealFlight, doesn't have (his own doing) the access to this wealth of knowledge that I do from all of you guys. It's truly scary to watch him fly...🤣🤣🤣

[jasmith41]

80mm E Flite F-18... ahh.

??? what does that mean...?

[Evan D]

80mm E Flite F-18... ahh.

[jasmith41]

This one's a little sketchy (sorry James - I wasn't familiar with MRC when I started...), but does anyone have an opinion on whether I should swap out the EDF in my EFL F-18 80mm with something higher performance, and if so, what would you recommend for a spec...?

Please advise and thanks in advance...

(James, FW planes I have now far out-number the EFLs...)

[Shaun Evans]

Just finished my conversion. JL conversion kit by BigBoyRC. Starting with existing wings and tails, but with new fuselage kit, it took just over six hours to go from box to taxi test.

[Aros]

I hear you on the crashes...This model has snake bit me. Made me doubt my stick skills, lol. I love this jet, my favorite current jet out there, especially the BA livery but boy I have not had the best of luck with her. At some point I am going to try again.