Official Freewing Twin 80mm EDF A-10 Thunderbolt II Super Scale V2 Thread

[GliderGuy]

Congrats JS78….
For a bit more reliability, consider adding the following:
-At least a 3,300 uF capacitor tied to an open slot on the RX. There’s a lot of big servos on this bird, so the capacitor will help keep the RX power stable when servos are moving about.
-As discussed at length on Hobby Squawk, large high-current ESC birds benefit from adding RF chokes. These have been shown to help maintain secure RX/TX communications.

Check out post 22 above.

-GG

[johnsctt78]

I took my freewing 80mm V2 A-10 out for the Maiden yesterday,it was such a joy to fly,no surprises etc,just good flyin and the landing was perfect,I used the SMC 4400mah 6 cell 80c packs and kept the cg a little tail heavy(about 4 minutes on timer them and I came in at 3.89 on the cells),going to try my HRB 5000 mah's this week,

[Aros]

I am getting ready to take my girl out for a sortie or three. Long overdue. I've always said this is my favorite Freewing jet of all time to date. Wish she was a one battery girl but she's worth two.

[ncflyer79]

Hi NCF79,
With the 6000 packs, you may be balanced a little forward of the marks, but she handles fine.

I suggest you read all the posts in this forum. Lots of good info and “quirk” tips, if any. She’s a great flying bird, but she can scoot away into the distance fast.

-GG

Thanks man I appreciate the info!

[GliderGuy]

Hi NCF79,
With the 6000 packs, you may be balanced a little forward of the marks, but she handles fine.

I suggest you read all the posts in this forum. Lots of good info and “quirk” tips, if any. She’s a great flying bird, but she can scoot away into the distance fast.

-GG

[ncflyer79]

Just ordered this bird, went with the inrunner version and plan on using my SMC 6S 6000mAh packs. Any quirks to be aware of? CG placement correct? Thanks for any info

[pfcooper]

Guys, I'm getting ready to take the plunge here... I'm leaning towards the inrunner version with gyro (I'll use AS3X+ instead). Anybody have a vote in favor of the slightly cheaper outrunner version?

Get the inrunners there way more efficient 5min+ flight time. I made the mistake of buying the outrunner version and the flight times were just over 4min I purchased and swapped out for the inrunners and way more power and longer flight time.

[GliderGuy]

Hi JS78,

I think you'll find that weight won't be an issue. The V2 has TONS of power. Lighter batteries will allow you to move the CG more aft, of course.

-GG

[johnsctt78]

The power system on the V2 is very efficient compared to the V1. I suggest you visit the SMC site and read the technical papers. You will learn a lot about the hype related to “C” rating.

https://www.smc-racing.com/

Suggest that you spend the time reading all the posts in this forum. There is a lot of good info here.

Love this bird!

-GG

thnx gliderguy i bought 2 smc HCL-HP 4400 mah 6 cells and 2 HCL-HP 5200 Mah 6 cell packs, im going to see how my maiden goes this week and each pack, might get another pair of the SMC 4400's,a little shorter flight time and lighter

[airmanhurley]

Guys, I'm getting ready to take the plunge here... I'm leaning towards the inrunner version with gyro (I'll use AS3X+ instead). Anybody have a vote in favor of the slightly cheaper outrunner version?

[400driver]

I use mine to measure pack voltage for the Radio Master XR8 receiver.

[Stuk82]

Thanks for the answers! Question answered 😃
I will soon begin assembling my new A10

[Evan D]

I use it for afterburners or, on my P-51, the sound system. Could also use it to rig an anti spark.

[xviper]

Many of today's foam planes come with this, even ones that have only one ESC. It's like a "PTO" on industrial vehicles. People are finding more and more reasons for a power access point.

[Stuk82]

Thank you so much!! Question answered then! 😀

[GliderGuy]

I recently had that same question. It is for folks who install afterburner add ons. If you don’t install an afterburner, leave it unconnected.
-GG

[Stuk82]

another photo

[Stuk82]

Hi everyone, I just received my new A10 v2 with gyroscope and I have a quick question. As you can see in the photo, it has a UBEC connector on one of the plugs and an empty cable on the other.

I understand the UBEC goes to my receiver, but what about the other cable?

[Aros]

One of my all time favorite FW jets!

[400driver]

Just maidened mine today. CG 15 mm behind the book position. 2x 6s 5000 CHNL 70C lipos. No ordeenance. Flew extremely well , very stable with a great roll rate on HI.
Landings were very straightforward.
Will buy more packs!!!