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

[Yellowred]

Ok well its on the Eu warehouse, I see it needs 7-9 channel for trust reverse, just asking if I can fly this on 7channel, I guess it will mean not able to turn the giro on and off which I'm ok with? Thanks

[Jon @ Two Bros RC]

My thoughts on the F-14.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xfn79bRJUs

[didier n]

@ Motion rc.. any update on the arrival for the european warehouse?

Thanks!

[hadiknv]

Man I love how Motion operates. Super fast shipping on the East Coast.
Seems like mine arrived in good shape. The wings look tiny! I'm sure it will have some presence though when put together.
Stoked :)

Could you tell me the size of the box or package? thanks

[kallend]

Re-posting this as if you get one with the elevator gyro leads reversed it will likely cause a crash, ALL owners using the gyro need to watch this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2aF5AVoeeU&ab_channel=MotionRC

[SDRCPYLIT]

Question for ones that have already been flying theirs.
Is their any elevator trim difference noticed or needed between swept wing position and open/regular wing position.
Curious what’s been anyone’s experience so far. Getting ready to maiden mine tomorrow or Thursday.
Thanks in advance!

[Cape Jets]

Was there a reason you swapped servos or was it just something you do ?

Mike

Force of habit I guess. I replace all my elevator servo's on my jets. I hate relying on a $9.00 servo in my expensive planes. Piece of mind more than anything else.

[kallend]

Hmmmm.

https://youtu.be/Jy9C58n0Y3E?t=225

[MikeT]

So I replaced the elevator servos with Hitec HS85MG. Now I notice a constant twitching in the servo's on both elevators? Looks like they are constantly moving at couple mm in both directions. Doing this with gyro off and in gyro mode with same results. Tested servos before install and no issues. Tried to isolate issue by unplugging Hitec servo's and plugging stock servos on the control board and no more twitching. Stock servos seem to work correctly but as soon as I plug in the Hitec servos again the twitching returns. I've updated all my jets elevators with Hitec's and never seen this issue before. Any ideas?

Was there a reason you swapped servos or was it just something you do ?

Mike

[nuts-n-volts]

You'll probably have to go straight to the Rx and physically bypass the board.

[Cape Jets]

So I replaced the elevator servos with Hitec HS85MG. Now I notice a constant twitching in the servo's on both elevators? Looks like they are constantly moving at couple mm in both directions. Doing this with gyro off and in gyro mode with same results. Tested servos before install and no issues. Tried to isolate issue by unplugging Hitec servo's and plugging stock servos on the control board and no more twitching. Stock servos seem to work correctly but as soon as I plug in the Hitec servos again the twitching returns. I've updated all my jets elevators with Hitec's and never seen this issue before. Any ideas?

[kallend]

I have a question for those setting up their F-14 on a Spectrum transmitter. I am in the middle of setting up my F-14. I noticed I had to reverse aileron and elevator in the servo setup. With all the concerns of getting the gyro working correctly and with my experience these reverse settings are supposed to be done before gyro setup. I haven't gotten to testing yet. Just wondering.

Also, I notice my rudders are not perfectly 90 degrees to the fuse. Anyone else have that issue?

1. Suggest you test before worrying about it. Instructions on how to deal with any issues are in Wes's video posted previously.

2. They aren't meant to be at 90 degrees. They are canted out.

Both of your questions were also answered in the other forum where you asked the exact same thing.

[SanExup]

While easy to set up you still have to go through everything and make adjustments or changes to servos and pushrods. Check the gyro direction of correction with the level flight mode. I had to reverse servos and the gyro still worked perfectly.

[pdansalvish]

I have a question for those setting up their F-14 on a Spectrum transmitter. I am in the middle of setting up my F-14. I noticed I had to reverse aileron and elevator in the servo setup. With all the concerns of getting the gyro working correctly and with my experience these reverse settings are supposed to be done before gyro setup. I haven't gotten to testing yet. Just wondering.

Also, I notice my rudders are not perfectly 90 degrees to the fuse. Anyone else have that issue?

[kallend]

What did you use for landing lights? Where to get? I was thinking of the nose wheel light mount like a lot of other planes I have.

Since this wasn't answered, what I used was a cheap white 1W LED bead on the nose leg, and wired it directly to the "Taxi Light" pins on the control board. No other components needed.

[kallend]

The armament for the Tomcat is not up to the same standard as the rest of the airframe (IMO), especially the Sidewinders which are horrible.

I have put properly shaped nosecones for the Phoenix and Sparrow, and a complete 3DP Sidewinder at 1:15 scale, on

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6544737

[Cobbster]

After a few flights I gotta say freewing hit this one out of the park! I set mine up as per Wes's video and its a joy to fly. If anything ,its a little floaty with flaps down. It maneuvers well with the wings for ,mid or swept,A pleasant surprise, the other two tomcats I have owned became very nose heavy with the wings aft. Good choice on the paint scheme! I can see the white real good. I was afraid of the 64mm power ,but its got plenty with "normal batteries{ not HV }. I guess the Chinese don't like RIOs,WSOs or Copilots but other than that Its great!

[MikeT]

Thanks , I'll check it out. I need another airframe like I need a hole in the head , but what the hell.

Mike

[canamwing]

I'm interested to hear how this one does up in the hands of average modelers.

Mike

There is a good video on youtube with a RC pilot flying it off a runway at an air park in Tennasee! He did a great job filming it. That should answer your questions. Watch all his videos on the F-14 64mm Tomcat. I think he does three. You will see the progression.

https://youtu.be/LEMHFP8UHzo?si=8YUpJC5zuAedLPx9

[barron06]

Sadly, I think the writing is on the wall for the twin 80mm F-14 (I've owned 3). With this release, any hope for a V2 or tech refresh is dead. Based on what I see, the 64mm is the better TC.. for many reasons. Unlike the 80mm version, this one was not released half baked. I may be wrong but, as they say "The king is dead, long live the king!"