Official Freewing 90mm F-16 V2 EDF Jet Thread

[shortround91]

So have a question, like a few others, mine came with a red ESC, wanting to replace it, I see the replacement one is out of stock. However, the old F-16 (V1) in the replacement parts for it, has the ESC with identical specs it seems to the new one...including thrust reverse. Is this the same ESC as the V2? I did reach out to the tech support and was told " the internals" are different.....not sure what to think...

Assuming you’re running 6s? I can’t answer on the Eflite ESC but I have the blues in all of my 90’s without any issues at all. My 90 F16 is 8s currently running 2 4s 4400 Green SMC’s, just got in 2 hivolt 49/4200 packs. Think I’d would rather go 5000 myself mixed flying so far getting 3 min from the 4400’s maybe the hivolt packs will do better will update as I get to try em out. 12th flight on the F16 today finally have her dialed in, I’m 2 fingers behind factory CG marks which seems to be the sweet spot for me, I have had to turn down gains had some oscillation going on at higher speed flights. Running a AR10360t+ high speed gains asset 18/26 no more oscillation of course for alphas gains are raised. I am running tailerons saw no need in flaperons or thrust reverse in my grass field, one suggestion check you front retract trailing arm set screws mine were loose caused front gear to collapse fortunately no damage other than the front gear door which I made my own hinges as stock doors are out of stock still. One speed pass in level today she doesn’t do bad at all

[lotech]

So have a question, like a few others, mine came with a red ESC, wanting to replace it, I see the replacement one is out of stock. However, the old F-16 (V1) in the replacement parts for it, has the ESC with identical specs it seems to the new one...including thrust reverse. Is this the same ESC as the V2? I did reach out to the tech support and was told " the internals" are different.....not sure what to think...

[Evan D]

Yes.

Seems we're close enough to being the same...

[EDF-Jetpilot]

Interesting as I am running lighter batteries and have cut foam to move them further back and I'm approximately where you are balancing.

Yes, that's weird... I always measure the GC with the chassis extended, do you?

[Evan D]

Interesting as I am running lighter batteries and have cut foam to move them further back and I'm approximately where you are balancing.

[EDF-Jetpilot]

That's a heavy battery, where are you balancing the plane?

At 130cm and the battery at the very back of the shaft, up to 2cm... no problem. 2 4S batteries are hardly any lighter at 5000mA/h.

[Evan D]

???

"still need to do a battery tray mod hook"

Hook up the receiver?

[shortround91]

I just got my packs in running SMC green 4400’s and have a set of ChinaHobby 4500 packs coming also. Once SMC gets some 4s hivolt packs in of course I have to run them. Put her together yesterday still need to do a battery tray mod hook and set up the AR10360t+ then install the KMRC blue burner. Hopefully I’ll maiden Sunday or early next week

[Evan D]

That's a heavy battery, where are you balancing the plane?

[EDF-Jetpilot]

What battery and flight time.. for 6S version.. that what I have.

I fly the 8S version with the following battery and have 4 of them:
Turnigy nano-tech 5000mah 8S 65~130C LiPo Pack with XT-90

A good 4 minutes of acro flight time

[ArmorBolt]

What battery and flight time.. for 6S version.. that what I have.

[Evan D]

545g 5000mAh 100C 6S Power Hobby and 250g 5200mAh 60C 2S Coddar. I also use 645g 5200mAh 50C 6S Power Hobby with the 2S Coddar.

4 minutes.

[ArmorBolt]

For the 6S version, what battery are everyone using and approximately how many minutes flight time. Thanks.

[shortround91]

Just took the plunge myself and actually ordered the 8’s version. Looking forward to setting up hopefully maiden this weekend, planning on doing the battery tray mod and see about stiffing the front gear spring as was suggested for grass ops. I went duel 4K 4400 4’s packs so I can save my 6s for my other jets. Either way will post on how things go she’s a beautiful plane, seems to be another FreeWing Motion hit keep it up guys

[Evan D]

Exactly and it’s FreeWings issue to fix or not.

[shortround91]

So for the 90mm F16 6S version, does anyone know if Motion finally resolved the burning ESC problem or not. Thanks.

From what I understand from several owners you want the blue ESC red and black ones have had the only issues I’ve heard about

[ArmorBolt]

So for the 90mm F16 6S version, does anyone know if Motion finally resolved the burning ESC problem or not. Thanks.

[urrl]

Morning flight

[EDF-Jetpilot]

Forgot to post this here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNkTmYzlkvA

Hallo Jon, deine Videos und Erklärungen sind für uns Piloten sehr viel Wert und bringen Mut und Experimentierfreude in das Hobby. Ich bin genau deiner Meinung und auf das Video E-Flite F-16 80mm 6S vs. Freewing F-16 90mmm V2 (8S) gespannt! Ich habe meine Freewing 90mm V2 genau mit deinen AS3X+ Werten eingestellt und werde so den Erstflug machen. Natürlich mit 3-Stufen-Schalter: aus-an-halten. Du siehst, ich vertraue dir! ...und übernehme natürlich die Verantwortung selbst, das ist ja klar. Ich kenne mich mit F-16 Jets aus. Aber deine Eingaben sind auch für geübte Piloten sehr interessant. Grüsse aus der Schweiz.

Quick Translation:

jon @ Two Bros RC
Hello Jon, your videos and explanations are very valuable to us pilots and bring courage and the joy of experimentation into the hobby. I agree exactly with you and am looking forward to the video E-Flite F-16 80mm 6S vs. Freewing F-16 90mmm V2 (8S)! I have set my Freewing 90mm V2 exactly with your AS3X+ values and will do the first flight that way. Of course with 3-stage switch: off-on-hold. You see, I trust you! ...and of course I take responsibility myself, that's clear. I know about F-16 jets. But your input is also very interesting for experienced pilots. Greetings from Switzerland.

[Jon @ Two Bros RC]

Forgot to post this here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNkTmYzlkvA