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Official Freewing F/A-18C Hornet 90mm EDF Thread
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Originally posted by Hardway View Post
Welcome to the Squawk! I think with your stated experience level, the F-18 should be fine, but if you want to start off with the F-22, it will use those batteries and it does fly great. I don't want to say trainer, but man it sure feels that way if you have the right expo and CG!!! Good luck! If I can help, just send me a PM or do it right here so I can give you bad advice in public!!! :Drooling: ;):Cool::Cool: Jerry
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I must say, I'm very tempted to program taileron, full span flaps, and flaperon use on this F-18C. I love the look of full span flaps, and the look of flying these scale models is part of the fun. Of course there are additional things to keep in mind when adding this type of programming complexity to the model, and much testing on the ground and during flight. Additional complexity can introduce potential for problems, but I've programmed tailerons and full span flaps with flaperons before on a different jet, know what to expect, and am willing to do it again on this F-18.
The videos below show some awesome approaches (especially the crosswind landings) with flaperon and taileron use easily visable.
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T-CAT,
Really amazing footage. I am a huge fan of incorporating as many functional scale features as possible with my models, weight dependent of course. I've being playing around with my FW 64mm F-18, even added flaps before it's maiden. It's now my pattern, touch and go EDF trainer. Fuselage is pretty worn now, so I grabbed a replacement, and a 70mm as an upgrade. Adding rudders so decided to give it some more power while I'm at it. I prefer the square intakes of the later model F-18 Super Hornets, but this one in the grey version just might get added to my hangar, due to it's promising looking flight characteristics...
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Originally posted by Phantom View PostT-CAT,
Really amazing footage. I am a huge fan of incorporating as many functional scale features as possible with my models, weight dependent of course. I've being playing around with my FW 64mm F-18, even added flaps before it's maiden. It's now my pattern, touch and go EDF trainer. Fuselage is pretty worn now, so I grabbed a replacement, and a 70mm as an upgrade. Adding rudders so decided to give it some more power while I'm at it. I prefer the square intakes of the later model F-18 Super Hornets, but this one in the grey version just might get added to my hangar, due to it's promising looking flight characteristics...
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Originally posted by Phantom View Post.... .... am a huge fan of incorporating as many functional scale features as possible with my models...
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Bobaroo,
You've got some serious skills my friend! I attempted to add air brakes on my 80mm FW F-86. When I first got it like you have their on your A-4. There is a perfect gap between the epennage and the thrust tube for a servo on each side. I could never come up with a linkage that would give me the extension that I wanted and also pull the brake panels in flush, with out binding. May I see additional pictures on how you accomplished that mod on your A-4?:Thinking:
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Originally posted by bill34207 View PostI am following along with interest in this upcoming new F-18 C model but currently have too much uncertainty in my life to get really excited about it.
Reason: https://youtu.be/u6sy1RKm4Hw
Brent
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I am with you T CAT on the full span flaps mode...Such a beautiful profile not unlike the iconic Corsair with it's full 3-stage flaps on approach...Just gorgeous. I may have to tinker with that profile myself when I get my hands on one of these beauties.My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC View PostI am with you T CAT on the full span flaps mode...Such a beautiful profile not unlike the iconic Corsair with it's full 3-stage flaps on approach...Just gorgeous. I may have to tinker with that profile myself when I get my hands on one of these beauties.
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Nice flight, love the times on the 6000. Will definitely be snagging a couple of those this year. I am SO excited for this jet!My YouTube RC videos:
https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda
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