Official Freewing Twin 80mm/90mm A-10 Thunderbolt II Thread

[RCjetdude]

I plan on using my trusty Spektrum DX8 for this bird, but I'm going to have to pick up a new receiver. Not a fan of the clone Spekrtum style receivers, especially on a plane of this standing, and not really worried about telemetry either. Would any full range 6 channel or better Spektrum receiver fit the bill? Thanks in advance.

The receiver I am running looks exactly like a Spektrum AR9020 with two satelite antenaes but I paid $50 for it new. I have been flying them for years and not had a single issue. Anything DSMX compatible should be fine. Many swear by the Lemon brand of receivers but I have never tried one myself.

[rlcamden]

I plan on using my trusty Spektrum DX8 for this bird, but I'm going to have to pick up a new receiver. Not a fan of the clone Spekrtum style receivers, especially on a plane of this standing, and not really worried about telemetry either. Would any full range 6 channel or better Spektrum receiver fit the bill? Thanks in advance.

Pretty much in the same boat. Have a few AR636 Sport Receivers laying around. Would this be sufficient for the plane, or do I need one with a satellite receiver? Technology has changed so much over the last 14 years, and I am still learning the do's and don'ts of the electric planes...lol.

[Grossman56]

That's Steve..."RCJetDude".

Awesome Steve !!

Grossman56

[RCjetdude]

Pretty much in the same boat. Have a few AR636 Sport Receivers laying around. Would this be sufficient for the plane, or do I need one with a satellite receiver? Technology has changed so much over the last 14 years, and I am still learning the do's and don'ts of the electric planes...lol.

Should work fine. I fly the 636 in a bunch of different planes and they work fine. You only need 6 channels if you are just going to fly it stock.

[Procrastinator]

Thanks RCjetdude the cloned AR9020 your using is it the Lemon brand? I have an 8 channel Lemon with a satellite receiver but wasn't sure to use it or not. just want to make sure Im putting something bulletproof in don't want this bird going in over a receiver glitch if you know what I mean.

[dkalwishky]

I'll be using a Lemon 7 channel receiver with satellite in my A-10. I have Lemons in 20 planes, no issues yet.

[TSHobbies]

yes, thats all I have are Lemons...well, besides the Spektrum that came with the Prometheus, but yup..all Lemons...had some Oranges that quit once, ...still waiting on Apples and Grapes to try those out too

[RCjetdude]

Thanks RCjetdude the cloned AR9020 your using is it the Lemon brand? I have an 8 channel Lemon with a satellite receiver but wasn't sure to use it or not. just want to make sure Im putting something bulletproof in don't want this bird going in over a receiver glitch if you know what I mean.

Nope. Mine looks exactly like a Spektrum AR9020 but at 1/3 the price.

[Procrastinator]

Thanks for the feedback everyone I will be trying out the Lemon in this one. Cant wait to get this hog and start detailing it! could only hope it comes out half as nice as RCjetdudes did! Love all the work you have done to yours! Been following your other fourm also Outstanding!!

[Sky Wolf]

yes, thats all I have are Lemons...well, besides the Spektrum that came with the Prometheus, but yup..all Lemons...had some Oranges that quit once, ...still waiting on Apples and Grapes to try those out too

I had my short stint with Oranges too. Couldn't figure out for the longest time why my planes were going down and out of my control. Yep, it was the receivers. Changed back over the Spectrum and no problems ever since. I'm a little bit nervous about other cheaper brands because of my "Orange" experience. They seemed to be more prone to interferences...IMO.

[OV10]

I had my short stint with Oranges too. Couldn't figure out for the longest time why my planes were going down and out of my control. Yep, it was the receivers. Changed back over the Spectrum and no problems ever since. I'm a little bit nervous about other cheaper brands because of my "Orange" experience. They seemed to be more prone to interferences...IMO.

Don't let your bad exposure to Orange taint your opinion or judgement on saving money.
Lemons are VERY RELIABLE and once I got that skepticism of not using Spektrum out of my head it has been a bounty of saved dollars to apply to more airframes.
I converted over more than 2 years ago whereas half my fleet is using Lemon
I'll stick a $30 ten channel Lemon in a $500 bird without hesitation, that is what is going into my A-10 ;)

[Procrastinator]

Yes I had come glitches with Orange recevers in the past and HK 6 channel recevers. Saw the Lemons on sale a while back and picked a few up but havent used them yet. looking forward to trying it out. Thanks for the input!
Cant wait for tomorow to get here and start building!

[dahawk]

With you Sky,

i have over 10 lemons, some with stabalizer. At least 3 of them are completely dead and won't bind or even flash . Lost faith for the most part and am back to Spektrum in my high value planes. Figure if something goes wrong, I can't blame it on a cheapie rx.

Just bought their new " pro" combo for use in a 70mm F16 v2. We'll see.

I'm convinced Orange Rx's and Spektrum Tx's don't get along. Had issues and was blaming them on a presumed 'Bermuda Triangle' at our field.

Oh well, whatever works? Stay with it.

[ColtPilot]

When I get home from work, the FW A-10 will be waiting. Great day outside also, sunny a little wind.

[jsteil1098]

mail says out for delivery

[Sky Wolf]

Curious as to how this pilot got one over a week ago. :Confused:

https://youtu.be/Lrz8kZH-Jrk

Oh well, mine will be here tomorrow!! :)

[Sky Wolf]

Don't let your bad exposure to Orange taint your opinion or judgement on saving money.
Lemons are VERY RELIABLE and once I got that skepticism of not using Spektrum out of my head it has been a bounty of saved dollars to apply to more airframes.
I converted over more than 2 years ago whereas half my fleet is using Lemon
I'll stick a $30 ten channel Lemon in a $500 bird without hesitation, that is what is going into my A-10 ;)

OV-10, I didn't realize I came across as "judging". Sorry if I offended any LEMON users out there. May give LEMON a shot one day...in a plane I won't mind taking a chance with. (Not a judgment, just cautious)

[Aros]

That's a good question!

[Sky Wolf]

With you Sky,

i have over 10 lemons, some with stabalizer. At least 3 of them are completely dead and won't bind or even flash . Lost faith for the most part and am back to Spektrum in my high value planes. Figure if something goes wrong, I can't blame it on a cheapie rx.

Just bought their new " pro" combo for use in a 70mm F16 v2. We'll see.

I'm convinced Orange Rx's and Spektrum Tx's don't get along. Had issues and was blaming them on a presumed 'Bermuda Triangle' at our field.

Oh well, whatever works? Stay with it.

Dave, I guess you and I got the bad batch of ORANGE receivers at the same time. Once I lost my 3rd plane I gave up on them. They were all flashing when I approached the crash sites. I was really hard on myself, thinking that I was turning into a really bad pilot somehow, until I realized it was the receivers and not me. Not one crash since then...at least not because of the receiver. LOL

Haven't heard anything negative about the LEMONS yet though. Just didn't want to take anymore chances. If guys are confidently sticking them in their A-10's then they must be pretty reliable so far.

Maybe in the future!

[Aros]

Where is a good place to get these Lemon rx's? I'd like to join the party. :)