Official Freewing 90mm F-16 V2 EDF Jet Thread

[lusek_pl]

Yes, this usually happens after one or two hard bumps on landing, such as hitting a divot or hump on the runway, especially if the driving shaft was not adequately "clocked" onto the first driven articulated arm. Hard to explain but if you take the nose gear out, you can better understand what I'm getting at. On the retract itself, look for the part that turns the articulated arm that connects to the strut itself. Either the hex screw(s) have come loose or the hex screws have gotten a bit loose from the "flat" of the rotating part. Also, the rod with the flat could also have twisted. When you take the nose retract out and run it using a servo tester, you'll see more clearly how the whole mechanism works.
You can then determine which aspect of the assembly is at fault ................. either undo the hex and re-tighten it with some FoamTac or Loctite or hone the flat back to the angle it needs to be or un twist the rod. The easiest and more expensive solution is to buy a new retract and arm assembly.

Thank you very much for your detailed answer. I haven't had any particularly hard landings, but we have a very uneven grass runway, and the Falcon has a very long takeoff roll. Once, it folded over before takeoff while accelerating, and again after landing on the landing run. I noticed a grinding sound during retraction, and it turned out that the cutout in the fuselage for the landing gear leg was too shallow. I cut a recess there. I tightened the bolts on the pin, but the rod is already limp, and something is skipping in the retraction mechanism itself. I ordered a new one and will adjust it properly. The season is over here in Poland, so I'll be flying in the spring. Best regards.

[Aros]

Grassy @ss!

[Elbee]

I LIKE it.

[Aros]

Trying to add the image…

[xviper]

Has anyone had a problem with the front landing gear not locking?

Yes, this usually happens after one or two hard bumps on landing, such as hitting a divot or hump on the runway, especially if the driving shaft was not adequately "clocked" onto the first driven articulated arm. Hard to explain but if you take the nose gear out, you can better understand what I'm getting at. On the retract itself, look for the part that turns the articulated arm that connects to the strut itself. Either the hex screw(s) have come loose or the hex screws have gotten a bit loose from the "flat" of the rotating part. Also, the rod with the flat could also have twisted. When you take the nose retract out and run it using a servo tester, you'll see more clearly how the whole mechanism works.
You can then determine which aspect of the assembly is at fault ................. either undo the hex and re-tighten it with some FoamTac or Loctite or hone the flat back to the angle it needs to be or un twist the rod. The easiest and more expensive solution is to buy a new retract and arm assembly.

[lusek_pl]

Has anyone had a problem with the front landing gear not locking?

[Aros]

Finished her up. Added the antennas and peripherals including the white walkway lines. Just your typical geeky scale nerd stuff lol.

Boy this grey scheme won’t do me any favors on a grey day that’s for sure.

[Aros]

Ahh, you got me! I’m not sure what the weight of the battery is. I am using a single 8S SMC battery. It’s a brick that’s for sure!

No flaperon mix yet but I would love to add that soon!

[f4u ausie]

Awsome aros!!! Do you know the weight of the batteries??? and do you have flaperons etc

[Aros]

Thanks as always kind sir!

[Elbee]

Aros

She looks like the real meal deal.

Congrats, Sir.

Best, LB

[Aros]

Maidened the new ARF PLUS airframe yesterday. Couple clicks of up and she flew well. First time I’ve ever maidened fully dirty. I read enough reports that she flies perfectly fine dirty, just not quite as speedy. Wasn’t really an issue on 8S.

With the all grey livery, seeing her well was a bit of a chore so I’m going to add two non-scale white vertical strips on the bottom to help. I hate adding any non-scale detail but I’m not getting any younger so these mid-life eyes need all the help they can get.

[Elbee]

Repainted my ARF PLUS...the ubiquitous military grey. Looks pretty mean with the ordnance and tanks!

Whoa Brother, she is a Sierra Hotel Mama, now.

Truly nicely done.

Best, LB

[Aros]

Very nice aros.. 8 or 6 s

Thank you kind sir! This is an 8S.

[f4u ausie]

Very nice aros.. 8 or 6 s

[Aros]

Repainted my ARF PLUS. The livery we sell isn't bad, I'm just not into the turquoise shade of blue. I decided on the ubiquitous military grey. Looks pretty mean with the ordnance and tanks!

[Elbee]

f4u ausie

Nicely Done, Sir.

Best, LB

[f4u ausie]

I know exactly what you mean. My 1st gen 90mm F-16 was on 6s and it almost drove into the tall weeds at the end of the runway. I pulled up at the last moment and just missed the top of the weeds. It was a very dramatic take off. Granted, this was 9 years ago and the current 6s V2 is more powerful but my friend's 6s V2 is the same. My V2 is on 8s and it has no problems getting off the same grass runway - plenty of room to spare.
I'm showing this video purely for dramatic effect:

My forth flight went into the long grass(hence 8s in)

[xviper]

I made my second and third flights. After analyzing various videos, I moved the batteries forward, and that was it! However, getting out of the grass with this model is terrifying and takes forever. I have to fly into it, and then I'll tell you more.

I know exactly what you mean. My 1st gen 90mm F-16 was on 6s and it almost drove into the tall weeds at the end of the runway. I pulled up at the last moment and just missed the top of the weeds. It was a very dramatic take off. Granted, this was 9 years ago and the current 6s V2 is more powerful but my friend's 6s V2 is the same. My V2 is on 8s and it has no problems getting off the same grass runway - plenty of room to spare.
I'm showing this video purely for dramatic effect:

[f4u ausie]

Congrats lusek glad u found the problem