Official Freewing 64mm F-14 Tomcat Twin 64mm EDF Jet Thread

[kallend]

Another month goes by and still no V2 wings.

[Evan D]

Betaflight receiver? "bad line of programming"

You seem to have a complicated set up.

May just be an anomaly with that particular Betaflight receiver.
Jandro, I will see if I can emulate your landing style next week.

[400driver]

May just be an anomaly with that particular Betaflight receiver.
Jandro, I will see if I can emulate your landing style next week.

[kallend]

It is a bit strange but thats the only way to get it to work, or have a small RX battery pack to run the RX and servos! Ill just accept that at least its working now.

Have you seen the latest warning on the Motion site about doing that sort of thing?

Power System and Electronics Compatibility:


This model is designed to operate using the included ESC and its integrated BEC, which is specifically matched to the onboard electronics. To ensure reliable performance and prevent damage, always power the aircraft's receiver and electronics through the installed ESC using the main flight battery. Do not use any power source other than the main flight battery to power the model, otherwise damage will occur to the electronics.

The receiver, servos, and other onboard electronics included with this model are rated for a maximum input voltage of 5.5V. When selecting your ESC and power system, verify that the BEC output supplied to the receiver and onboard electronics does not exceed 5.5V. Using a higher voltage will damage the aircraft's electronics.

[Airguardian]

I'm also landing with full span flaps, which add more drag and require more throttle.

[Airguardian]

Thanks!

At least the first ones I highlighted at the beginning of the video were... there were a few others that were 'less than stellar', but I'm still adjusting and getting used to the cat, so I'll take it!

I don't think I'm coming with the same level of throttle on each approach. At the angles I'm coming, the jet can easily transition to reverse regime, and at that point, a small change in AoA requires totally different throttle settings...

But, for the approach, let's say, before I get into muddy waters, it was probably something like 15-25%?

I don't consciously think about it but will try to remember next time I bring it out for a spin! :)

[400driver]

Jandro , those landings are extremely good. I will try and copy your style. What sort of throttle percentage have you got on just prior to the flare?

[Airguardian]

[Evan D]

If Motion can’t get FreeWing to make them…

[freakbrother]

A reminder, since apparently some didn't get the message first time around.

Still no V2 wings at Motion, it's been nearly 7 months now.

Seems like sloppy design work.

Also poor customer service to wait so long for wings.

Things seem to have gone downhill since Alpha was there.

[kallend]

F-14 158984 (this VF-1 Wolfpack one)) was an F-14A. Here is a photo of the real thing:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jimandtina99/39275356284

The stock nozzles on this model are not correct for the F-14A (as you can see in the photo). They are not even close.

I have put some 3DP nozzles correct for the F-14A up on Thingiverse, that fit this model and have a properly sized outlet.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6607424

A reminder, since apparently some didn't get the message first time around.

Still no V2 wings at Motion, it's been nearly 7 months now.

[Airguardian]

This one's going to be a fun one to experiment with!

[kallend]

Hello back.

[Airguardian]

Hello there...

[400driver]

Will give that a try then , Thanks

[Evan D]

They'll never be perfect...

[nuts-n-volts]

You might try soaking them in hot water to bring them back.

[400driver]

I left the plane sitting on its gear while i went away and now see that both main wheels have a flat spot which causes it to run poorly on the ground. Can they be saved or do i need new wheels ?
Thanks
Mark

[400driver]

Re maiden complete with a SMC 5900 HV pack. Managed 2 flights with the first landing ok but a little fast. I kept the wings out for the entire flight and felt that it was quite a heart racing first flight. My second landing was not as good as I flared the aircraft a bit too early and did not maintain a steady rate of descent to touchdown, it flattened out too much and I ended up dropping a wing from about 1ft. No real damage , just the pinion to the gear which sheared off. Lucky just 3.99 on Motion so have ordered a few as spares.

I have seen that many people are using lighter packs so have ordered a few of the CHNL HV packs with 4500 MaH, this drops the weight by about 160 gramms. Fingers crossed for the next flight. I think I will use this airframe until I get a bit more confidence before breaking out the replacement.

[400driver]

It is a bit strange but thats the only way to get it to work, or have a small RX battery pack to run the RX and servos! Ill just accept that at least its working now.