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

[xviper]

Not true. The NX8 can send up to 20 channels if it has been updated to firmware V4.00 or later (2024-May-08). You run out of switches and knobs before you run out of channels.

Details here: https://spektrumrc.cachefly.net/chan...Log_v4.01A.pdf

I believe it is TRUE, because my statement had a caveat ----- (please read what I put a * in front of) That caveat being that he MUST also use a Spektrum smart RX. If he used a Spektrum compatible RX like, as an eg., a Lemon RX, those remaining 20 channels do nothing. Additionally, if he does NOT have Spektrum smart ESCs, those ESCs won't understand what the RX is trying to tell them, no matter how many of those extra channels are used. A non-Spektrum smart ESC will still need to be hardwired into an unused port.

[kallend]

It shouldn't matter what RX you use so long as it has enough channels to do what you want. Since you only have an NX8, you are restricted to 8 channels

Not true. The NX8 can send up to 20 channels if it has been updated to firmware V4.00 or later (2024-May-08). You run out of switches and knobs before you run out of channels.

Details here: https://spektrumrc.cachefly.net/chan...Log_v4.01A.pdf

[xviper]

So I want to use my nx8 so what receiver are you using with there gyro, or pulling it and going with a spektrum receiver.

It shouldn't matter what RX you use so long as it has enough channels to do what you want. Since you only have an NX8, you are restricted to 8 channels*. You'll have to decide what you can do without - reverse or gyro mode. If your RX has a built in gyro, you need to choose whether you want the RX's gyro or the stock Freewing gyro. Whichever one you don't want, go into the programming and set all the gains to ZERO. Personally, I would prefer to keep the stock gyro as it's already programmed to fly the plane as it was meant to.

* If you really want to do everything you can do with this plane, you can do so by going with Spektrum smart RX, Spektrum smart ESCs. Then things get a bit more complicated. Are you good with Spektrum stuff and a bit more of "complicated"?

[Tcwoodie]

So I want to use my nx8 so what reciver are you using with there gyro, or pulling it and going with a spektrum receiver.

[Tcwoodie]

What spektrum reciver are you using.

[f4u ausie]

I like the V2 scheme

[kallend]

The mold prices on the 80mm are astronomical. Trust me, it's not like Freewing doesn't want to release an updated 80mm version. Personally, as much as I would want a 80mm with all these upgrades and latest tech, I am happy they are at least offering something that still gives you similar presence with a less-taxing wing load and more aerodynamic wing. I want one!

How about a nice 80mm Hawker Hunter, then?

[Evan D]

Nothing I want would require new molds.

[Aros]

The mold prices on the 80mm are astronomical. Trust me, it's not like Freewing doesn't want to release an updated 80mm version. Personally, as much as I would want a 80mm with all these upgrades and latest tech, I am happy they are at least offering something that still gives you similar presence with a less-taxing wing load and more aerodynamic wing. I want one!

[JamesonC]

Already asking for a V3...

He'll get it before I get a V2 80mm. :worried:

[Evan D]

Already asking for a V3...

Well was wanting one but not red, hoping they do this one with improved foam on leading edges around battery hatch like they been doing on there other planes. For that price I pass!

[stitch]

Well was wanting one but not red, hoping they do this one with improved foam on leading edges around battery hatch like they been doing on there other planes. For that price I pass!

[Quickstopdf]

Why a V2 so soon after the initial release? Meanwhile the 2015 version of the 80mm, which could really do with a makeover, continues.

Does the new wing fix the tip-stall issue? If so, can it be retrofitted to the V1?

Yes! New wings can be retrofitted according to Wes on the video

[Evan D]

My opinion is that the 64 hasn't sold well (for the reported wing tip stalls maybe) while the 80 is still selling well. I'm waiting for a V2 80 with 2150's, 100A reversing ESCs and the rescue decal not upside down.

[JamesonC]

A V2 of the 2024 released 64mm F14 instead of the 2015 released 80mm F14........someone make it make sense!!! Please do the V2 twin 80mm F14 already!!!! :sob:

[freakbrother]

Why a V2 so soon after the initial release? Meanwhile the 2015 version of the 80mm, which could really do with a makeover, continues.

Does the new wing fix the tip-stall issue? If so, can it be retrofitted to the V1?

[Aros]

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[EDF-Jetpilot]

Traumhaft schön!

[Evan D]

Congrats on the flights!

[EDF-Jetpilot]

Meine F-14 Twin 64mm habe ich nun am vergangenen Samstag eingeflogen. Der Jet fliegt sehr gut, aber bei voller Spannweite ist er anfällig auf Strömungsabriss, wenn man den Landeanflug zu langsam macht. Ich habe diese Eigenschaft hoch oben ausgiebig getestet und habe Respekt, so zu landen. Ich lande den Vogel immer in der Mittelstellung der Flügel, ich habe die Schwenkflügel auf einem 3-Stufen Schalter und kann 100/50/0% Schwenkstrecke einstellen. In der Mittelstellung der Flügel, also halb gepfeilt, kann man die F-14 wie eine F-16 wunderbar landen und braucht keine Angst vor Stall zu haben, auch braucht man so die Klappen nicht, da man angestellt reinkommen kann. Geht auch bei Wind sehr gut!