Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Official Freewing F/A-18C Hornet 90mm EDF Thread
Collapse
X
-
Hi guys,
I put 5 more flights on my F-18 this morning. I am really liking the 105mm CG location. I also removed 2% of stab mix in half and full flaps.
The plane does get a little shaky in some high alpha maneuvers and seems to get more unsettled in roll than pitch.
I am running a Hobby Eagle A3 Pro gyro. With the gyro on it smooths out the plane in high alpha maneuvers . The landing speed is reduced immensely and is now a joy to fly.
Looks like we are running out of flying weather here in Ohio.
- Likes 2
Comment
-
Hello,
i never used any gyro in my planes. I fly rc planes, mostly big scale and 3d planes for over 30 years now. I have also the f-14, F-16 and F104 starfighter from Freewing. No gyro in those planes and i have no problem with them. Now, when I am reading this topic, i think maybe it is better to use one in this plane? Or what is everybody thinking?
Comment
-
DurobRC sounds like we have both been in the hobby about the same time and the same experience level.
I am new to using a gyro, I have a total of 9 flights now with a gyro. This is what I have noticed by using a gyro so far.
The F-18 is a very stable platform at the manual indicated CG. It does not like to slow down on landing easily at that setting. I put 5 flights on at that setting (90mm). I moved the CG back to 105mm and installed the gyro.
On the first flight the plane was a little unstable in pitch and roll. I gained some altitude and switched on the gyro and it calmed down considerably. The plane now slows down to a fast walking pace on landing.
I have the gyro assigned to an extra channel so I can turn it off/on as wanted. I will most likely install a gyro in all my EDF scale jets in the future.
The gyro does have a trainer/recovery function that I have not tried yet and don’t know how well that works. This may come in handy if losing orientation you can switch it on and it will recover to straight and level flight giving you time to regain orientation.
For the cost I think it is a nice add on and worth giving a try.
Hope this helps!!
- Likes 1
Comment
-
You won't need a gyro. The plane is stable.
You had the 90mm F-104? It came with a gyro.
Originally posted by DurobRC View PostHello,
i never used any gyro in my planes. I fly rc planes, mostly big scale and 3d planes for over 30 years now. I have also the f-14, F-16 and F104 starfighter from Freewing. No gyro in those planes and i have no problem with them. Now, when I am reading this topic, i think maybe it is better to use one in this plane? Or what is everybody thinking?
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Just as promised... LED afterburner is here, and it looks dope!
Centerburner courtesy of 'The Lightburner'!
(I have yet to paint the ducts so the light doesn't seep through!)
Originally posted by DurobRC View PostNow, when I am reading this topic, i think maybe it is better to use one in this plane? Or what is everybody thinking?
- Likes 3
Comment
-
Originally posted by Airguardian View PostJust as promised... LED afterburner is here, and it looks dope!
Centerburner courtesy of 'The Lightburner'!
(I have yet to paint the ducts so the light doesn't seep through!) ;)
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: Mig 29 "Cobra", 8S EuroFighter-Bronze Tiger, A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, 8S F16 Wild Weasel, 8S F4 Jolly Rodgers & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, B-24, Stinger 90, Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 62" Extra 300, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, 62" Edge Demonstrator. FMS-SU-30,1700mm P-51, Corsair, Viper, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P51.
- Likes 3
Comment
-
Hi guys, I have a story and a question for you.... My name es Felipe, i am from Chile, I started frying about five years ago, and I have made myself fun of EDFs. Well, last october i manage to buy a F18c from MotionRC, and send it to a friend´s house en USA (he is a Chilean Naval Officer that, at that time was stationed at de UN) and he was coming back at the end of the year.... mean whiel I was Diagnosed with cancer (my third one) so i stoped flying for obvious reasons. The plane was shipped in my friend's container and arrived to Chile on last march but for reasons that are beyong of my control, i only got hold of the plane on october of this year.... a full year after i bought it. Anyways, you can imagen the expectation and the itch to fly it. Got it assembled and set everything as i want it, but.... here comes the question, i am stragleing with the flap/elevator settings... can anybody help me
Comment
-
Felipe,
I set mine up per the manual on the elevator and flap. I moved my center of gravity back to 105mm. I found the factory CG to be too nose heavy and hard to flare for landing.
After moving the CG back I had to take some of the elevator/flap mix out. I would suggest setting your CG at 100mm to start with and the flap mix at the manual recommended settings. Adjust from there on the mix after flying.
I am using 11% elevator mixed in with my flaps if that helps.
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by fach1971 View PostHi guys, I have a story and a question for you.... My name es Felipe, i am from Chile, I started frying about five years ago, and I have made myself fun of EDFs. Well, last october i manage to buy a F18c from MotionRC, and send it to a friend´s house en USA (he is a Chilean Naval Officer that, at that time was stationed at de UN) and he was coming back at the end of the year.... mean whiel I was Diagnosed with cancer (my third one) so i stoped flying for obvious reasons. The plane was shipped in my friend's container and arrived to Chile on last march but for reasons that are beyong of my control, i only got hold of the plane on october of this year.... a full year after i bought it. Anyways, you can imagen the expectation and the itch to fly it. Got it assembled and set everything as i want it, but.... here comes the question, i am stragleing with the flap/elevator settings... can anybody help meI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
AMA#116446
Comment
-
I've gotten most of the graphics squared away. Checked the elevator mounts - no issues with the mounts being loose or with the servo wires but I will still install the brace. I have the 3D printed wheel covers ready to go. Keeping the cockpit pretty simple with the 3D instrument panel and the stock pilot repainted to match the RCAF pilot helmet and shoulder patches. I'll repaint the gear white and the gear doors white with red outlines.
- Likes 2
Comment
-
I also second Waconut's advice.
At some point through my F-18 tests I was flying with the following setup detailed in the linked post:
RC Groups - the most active Radio Control model community: electric and fuel rc airplanes,rc helis,rc boats and rc cars. Features discussion forums, blogs, videos and classifieds.
This worked pretty well for me and I think it is a better setup than the factory recommended one.
I always fly it on high rates.
Eventually I kept moving CG further back but that should be a good starting point (CG is also 100mm).
Comment
Comment