Official Freewing Vulcan 70mm EDF Jet Thread

[hawk]

thank you, I can bind a ar6210 but not a ar8000?

[kallend]

will a spektrum ar8000 receiver work in the Vulcan ?

Yes.

[hawk]

will a spektrum ar8000 receiver work in the Vulcan ?

[Evan D]

I'd say it's probably correct. I estimate mines 140 out of a dive or doing a loose pylon course.

[Norfolk Flyer]

I have a few flights on my Vulcan now.

So far I have been impressed and have begun to explore the speed envelope.



That`s 135.566 mph from a 3300mAh 6s. (probably not completely accurate but I will take it.)

[kallend]

What is a good printer that won't break the bank if I wanted to get one?

I'm sure you'll get a bunch of opinions on this. I can't advise because both of mine are out of production now. There are several in the $300 or under range that are more than adequate for hobby work.

[Fozy]

What is a good printer that won't break the bank if I wanted to get one?

[kallend]

I don't have a printer.

Easily cured.

[Ks.jetflyer]

I don't have a printer.

wildvortex, ad in rcg classified electric jets

[Fozy]

I don't have a printer.

[kallend]

Who sells a nozzle for the Vulcan?

Here are some that you can print:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4949975

[Fozy]

Who sells a nozzle for the Vulcan?

[Evan D]

The nicer struts and metal gear servos on the 6S plus the extra power adds up to the 6S being worth it.

[carypond]

Looking at either the 4S or 6S Vulcan as my next edf jet. Already have the banshee, Habu sts, Rebel, Avanti S. Which one should I get ? See they are basically the same air frame, weight and size without the battery. Would be flying off grass and a cinder track. Thanks !!! Cary

[Evan D]

Correct, the larger hole is for aircraft that have ball links where the ball goes in that larger hole.

There is a reason.

If you want less travel move the pushrod to an inner hole on the servo arm.

[Balsa Bob]

Flew the Vulcan today and overall I am very very pleased with it !

One thing that is puzzling is the control horns they used on the control surfaces. The outermost hole (where you get the best resolution) is NOT useable because it is larger than the other holes ..... and is not a good fit (too loose) for use with supplied clevises. I (personally) found the recommended control throws for AIL and ELE too high and too sensitive. I have since made adjustments in the transmitter to reduce the throws .... but use of the outermost hole would have come in handy to reduce the throw/sensitively.

[Evan D]

I assumed he meant flying full scale in the 60’s since he said he’s been flying RC 11 years. I stopped responding to him and deleted my suggestions.

[kallend]

LEARN TO FLY THE PLANE. LIKE WE DID IN THE EARLY 60'S.

A very arrogant attitude. Just because you wish to be stuck in the '60s doesn't mean you should be condescending to those of us who choose to progress. Do you still fly single channel with vacuum tubes and a rubber band powered escapement too, like I did in the 60s?

I've been in R/C since 1964 and have flown pattern, pylon, R/C combat, helicopters (when they still had actual spinning mechanical gyros on the tail rotor), gyroplanes, rocket powered R/C, ornithopters, floatplanes, EDFs and gliders but I also keep up with the technology which makes my models fly better than they possibly could with '60s equipment and attitudes.

[Spider Tom]

I used to do a lot of training but now with all the new technology. I am not proficient with programming them, so I'll talk them through the process and I felt that the TX D/R were set too high but safe mode allowed them to get away with it. So when they switched to less safe mode the plane became very hard to control.
I Think the instructions have them setting D/R Expo at 70 to 90,% instead of what is needed to fly the plane and since I'm not proficient with the programming I refrain from adjusting settings.
I think you're absolutely right about the technology helping but I've seen a number of new pilots trying to fly without any assistance.
The message from the manufacturers is: You can learn this yourself. So, after a few crashes they give up.
Hopefully they didn't hurt someone or destroy anything

Good talking with you.

[xviper]

Tom, I'm glad I did not offend you. I wasn't sure if you were referring to yourself when you made that quote. If that was your own creed, then that's great. I just wanted to state the other side of the story if you wished that upon everyone.
I too, have spend numerous hours at the field helping other with their "safe select" programming and what you say is true BUT only if the programming and subsequent flight set up was done properly and in the proper sequence. Done correctly, it has allowed many, many newcomers to enjoy and progress into the hobby successfully. Done improperly and it only serves to scare people away.