Official Freewing 110mm F-35C Lightning II Super Scale EDF Jet Thread

[xviper]

Evan what's your Cell % after 7.5 min?

Here is my Maiden.

Watch this on YouTube and select HD. As seen embedded here, the quality is at 240p, very fuzzy. HD is MUCH better.

[Evan D]

I don't remember but around 59-60% and just at 3.9V. I'll probably add another 30 seconds for my next flights.

She really floats, doesn't she? This is the only plane I have to use full flaps landing to get it slowed down.

[flyjets01@gmail.com]

Evan I think it's the weight that keeps it's moment up. Reminds me of my larger Turbine models.

Ian

[Giovanbattista]

Hi Evan, so did you use the Flapperon setting? If you landed with the flaps down and then retracted them to use a single aileron… thanks

[Evan D]

Giovan, I'm not sure if flapperon is the correct term. I think that would be your ailerons also acting as flaps (or full span flaps). I pulled the flaps from the MCBe and mixed full span ailerons. So when on the flaps act as ailerons so it is full span ailerons. I am using them every flight. I have the mix on mu retract switch so when the gear are down they are not active and I have standard ailerons and standard flaps. When the gear are up then the flaps are mixed with ailerons for full span ailerons.

Hi Evan, so did you use the Flapperon setting? If you landed with the flaps down and then retracted them to use a single aileron… thanks

[Giovanbattista]

Oh, okay, Evan. I get the model now—you’ve just been experimenting with different mixes. If it gives you such amazing results, I’ll give your great idea a try.

[Evan D]

I wanted more roll rate but didn’t want to do tailerons since I am using the stock gyro.

[EDF-Jetpilot]

I wanted more roll rate but didn’t want to do tailerons since I am using the stock gyro.

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I’m going to set up the horizontal stabilizers as "tailerons" and, much like on the F-14, mix the ailerons with the flaps; this is true to the original aircraft and I’m convinced it will yield the best flight characteristics. ;-) I’ll also be using the AS3X+ stabilization system, since I fly with Spektrum gear. It’s really interesting to read about the different flying styles here on the forum!

[Hugh Wiedman]

Evan what's your Cell % after 7.5 min?

Here is my Maiden.

Nice maiden and excellent landing. What a beautiful place to fly, where are you?

She's obviously grass take off capable.

[flyjets01@gmail.com]

Brasstown Flyers Details

• Address: 811 Settawig Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902

• Coordinates: 35.04765, -83.9478

It's a small club in the very western tip of NC.

Ian

[f4u ausie]

Hey team hoping you r all well. 😄my flying friend. Got one of these baaaad boys. Hese retired lucky duck. But he's got his troubles.. importantly. Maiden this morning. All by the book... Exactly. 4 flight s. 2 on 5000 mah... 2 on 6000. Not much difference ... But told me. Easy flyer. Like his 2. F4 phantoms. Better off the grass. Bigger wheels. B safe yas all. Oh I had the 70mm. This is just impeccable

[SteveW]

Hi. I have the ARF version which comes without the BEC that powers the Landing Gear and servos.
If I look at the picture of the BEC in the F35 spares list it can be set to 5v, 6v and 7.4v
Can you tell me which voltage is used so I can power my landing gear correctly ?
I have attached a pic of the BEC.

[paulrkytek]

Hi. I have the ARF version which comes without the BEC that powers the Landing Gear and servos.
If I look at the picture of the BEC in the F35 spares list it can be set to 5v, 6v and 7.4v
Can you tell me which voltage is used so I can power my landing gear correctly ?
I have attached a pic of the BEC.

Ask Motion but my research shows The landing gear retracts, gear door sequencers, power hub, and STOCK servos all run at 5V. Does it not say in the manual ?

[Evan D]

I don't trust what the Motion reps say anymore. I'll look at mine and put a meter on it after breakfast.

Jumper is in the middle and my meter says 6.05VDC.

[paulrkytek]

I don't trust what the Motion reps say anymore. I'll look at mine and put a meter on it after breakfast.

Jumper is in the middle and my meter says 6.05VDC.

If there is no Pre-Flight Check in the Manual then because the PNP version comes with the power system pre-wired, it looks like the Freewing F-35C User Manual treats the BEC as a plug-and-play component and never tells builders to check the jumper before plugging in their batteries so just because your jumper is in the middle and reads 6.05v how do we know the jumper on your model is in the right place. Motion need to clarify this or better still Freewing need to clarify this pdq bearing in mind that most stand alone BECs come with the jumper set in the middle and a set of instructions showing 5v 5.5v and 6v positions for you to choose from or maybe 5v 6v or 7.4v. I am sure it will not be the first time someone at the factory has not set the jumper in the right place but how are we supposed to check !!!!!!!!. I cannot find anything in the manual about bec jumper settings

[Evan D]

• I’m sorry I took the time to check and post. Please disregard my post.

Might want to check all your ESC settings, gyro settings and pull all the plugs out of the MCBe and make sure they are in the right slots and correct orientation…

[SteveW]

Ask Motion but my research shows The landing gear retracts, gear door sequencers, power hub, and STOCK servos all run at 5V. Does it not say in the manual ?

Nothing in the manual but when I purchased a new leg for my 90mm F22 it had a sticker saying 5v-5.5v so I will assume the F35 is the same, thanks.

[Evan D]

Your assumption is wrong. The F22 and f35 have very different ESCs and BECs with the 14S capable ones in the F35. The BEC has a label on it that has 5V 6V 7.4V. As I said the jumper on mine is in the middle and a voltmeter shows it's output at 6.05V. Also, the jumper has tape over it (factory applied) to keep it in place.

And before anyone says "but Motion says don't go higher than 5.5V" we have had a post showing the retracts on this are spec'ed to 6V as are the servos.

Nothing in the manual but when I purchased a new leg for my 90mm F22 it had a sticker saying 5v-5.5v so I will assume the F35 is the same, thanks.