Official Freewing JAS 39 Gripen 80mm EDF Jet

[kallend]

Greetings from NC, newb here and I have a question about the Gripen. So I purchased a used Gripen from a local guy and I'm having a time trying to get this thing set up correctly. I've watched the "mixing" video on youtube from Motoion RC and the spektrum "forward programming" videos as well. I noticed my old freewing f22 had a blue box inside and wondered if the Gripen should have one as well so I ask a few local guys who confirmed there is in fact a blue box inside when purchased new. when i setup my radio it doesn't allow me to add flight modes to a switch, and if I do, then one of the canards moves its position away from center.

OK so here goes my questions.

1. Can I still setup the jet without the blue box? If so then how?
2. Can purchase the blue box with wiring from Motion? I didn't see it listed under spares for the Gripen.
3. Does anyone know if the replacement fuselage come pre-wired with the blue box and wires?

Here's my setup:

spektrum DX8 G2
Spektrum AR8360T receiver

I have the elevon/canard mixed per the Motion RC video
I have the forward programming per the spektrum videos.

I've been at this for 2 weeks now, SOMEONE PLEASE HELP LOL!

Thanks in advance.

Setting up an AR8360T with AS3X for a canard delta is a non-trivial task if you want the both canards, VT and the elevons to be stabilized. Here is something I wrote (but be aware it is written with the iX series TX in mind)

[Evan D]

1- Welcome!
2- Where in NC?

q1- yes, there is no MCBE in this. There is a lighting module, plug each surface in its own channel and mix. I can send a spm file
q2- yes, search MCBE, but you don't need it
q3- no

again welcome

[reemo_2001]

Greetings from NC, newb here and I have a question about the Gripen. So I purchased a used Gripen from a local guy and I'm having a time trying to get this thing set up correctly. I've watched the "mixing" video on youtube from Motoion RC and the spektrum "forward programming" videos as well. I noticed my old freewing f22 had a blue box inside and wondered if the Gripen should have one as well so I ask a few local guys who confirmed there is in fact a blue box inside when purchased new. when i setup my radio it doesn't allow me to add flight modes to a switch, and if I do, then one of the canards moves its position away from center.

OK so here goes my questions.

1. Can I still setup the jet without the blue box? If so then how?
2. Can purchase the blue box with wiring from Motion? I didn't see it listed under spares for the Gripen.
3. Does anyone know if the replacement fuselage come pre-wired with the blue box and wires?

Here's my setup:

spektrum DX8 G2
Spektrum AR8360T receiver

I have the elevon/canard mixed per the Motion RC video
I have the forward programming per the spektrum videos.

I've been at this for 2 weeks now, SOMEONE PLEASE HELP LOL!

Thanks in advance.

[Airguardian]

[BenOzzy94]

Well it seems the consensus is lighter weight is better than more thrust. I have found a link to the new X-fly galaxy fan and motor combo which seems to promise a little too much but I might get one and see what it does to the performance of the jet.
Consider it a mini review of sorts to see does the 3.4kg of thrust with a 6S lipo really add up.

So 3.4kg of thrust does sound far fetched and I know it's never going to achieve that when installed, But I can confirm preliminary tests are good. Holding the model vertically and using a standard Admiral 40c 4000mah at storage charge at full throttle it wanted to climb out of my hand when I let it go. I know it's not exactly the most scientific but it definitely feels closer to or even slightly more than a 1:1 power to weight ratio of static thrust. Should make the model feel better closer to and after stall.

[Evan D]

Merry Christmas to you and all my flying friends!

[Airguardian]

[Airguardian]

Thanks! :)

[Eliminator]

Sick!
What flight times do you get?
Have you added cheater holes?

What's the exact EDF + motor+ ESC + battery combination if I may ask? :)

Hey, flight times around 5min easy with some highspeed passes. No cheaters added.
Fan Midi Evo 90 1600kv Motor Tunrigy 36..?? something and 110Amps peak.
A great Combo very light setup and lots of power.

cheers Rico

[Airguardian]

Sick!
What flight times do you get?
Have you added cheater holes?

What's the exact EDF + motor+ ESC + battery combination if I may ask? :)

[Eliminator]

Hey guys

Just wanted to share some shorts my pals Freewing 90mm conversion to 8s . It really moves. I also added some shorts videos from a dronechase.
Full video will follow on my channel.
Greets Rico

https://youtube.com/shorts/hI_eUelvkdA?feature=share

https://youtube.com/shorts/tbLAsZX1Gig?feature=share

[Mtpisgah99]

That's from back when I was upgrading my EDF to 8S Jetfan

My 8S 3Ah Panther Li-Pos didn't hold up.

need to add more air intake holes. i upgrade mine to 90mm and add more holes on top and make bigger on existing bottom intakes

[Airguardian]

That's from back when I was upgrading my EDF to 8S Jetfan

My 8S 3Ah Panther Li-Pos didn't hold up.

[BenOzzy94]

Well re-maiden done after her recent crash. Flew with canard rates too high and had her very pitchy on the landing, resulted in a bounce and a plop from about 5 foot high. Lost gear doors, split nose open, bent and tore out all but one gear bent foam around the nose. Got her rebuilt, put in a new Rx with gyro and got the cg back to around the 135mm point and she flew amazingly. Now waiting for Christmas to fit my new fan and motor 😁 while I'm waiting I put in some scale details inspired by Jandro (hope you don't mind)

[Airguardian]

Split Screen, 'hands on transmitter' videos of the Gripen, showing some aerobatics in real time and slowmo, and a couple of the formation flights we made for the air-to-air video, hope you find it interesting. :)

[Airguardian]

Missed the Gripen much?

[Aros]

Thanks Ben, I updated the site pages accordingly.

[Evan D]

Aros, here on line is the person to let know.

[BenOzzy94]

A quick search shows "Type A" as the correct one:

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Freewing Landing Gear Steering Arm Type A - Metal - N512

These are upgrade parts for the following Freewing aircraft:

• Dual 64mm EDF Jets (A-10)
• 70mm EDF Jets
• 80mm EDF Jets

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None of the other types show JAS39 as a special version.

i ordered both A and F as i wasn't sure A was right given where the grub screw was on the arm. turns out it was a good idea as it looks like its in fact F you need not A ..
Will leave feedback on the website and see if i can get the Gripen added to the list of planes under F

[Airguardian]