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

[TiredIronGRB]

Welcome to Hobby Squawk! I think this one will break all sales records.

[Alpha]

Welcome, Wolpertinger!

Today was a good day for the A-10. We've finalized certain key items heading into production preparations and have begun with a couple planned "Upgrades"...

I'm glad to see the anticipation for this model. This will be our biggest, most grass capable EDF jet in our lineup to date. Look forward to more updates here as we head into the holidays. Having flight video of a flying EPO model performing as shown is an important milestone and I'm happy we were finally able to reveal some of what we've been working on for so long. Flying this big bird for six months hasn't been an easy secret to keep!

I really enjoyed Tony's video. It shows the all around performance potential of this aircraft in slow and fast flight. Keeping up with an 8s F-16 is no small feat for anyone concerned the stock setup has the grunt to carry ordnance and fly in high ASL climates, but more importantly the slow and stable passes and maneuvers indicate the model's scale flying potential. My favorite paas was the slow pass then quick throttle up and steep climbout. This is where the fan's power really shows.

I would note as well that the microphone is accentuating the higher frequencies, because in real life, the whistle is much less pronounced. Onlookers thought it was a 10 or 12 blade. The funny thing is, the tiny Eflite UMX was a screamer!

Here is a shot of the wing held up in direct light before I painted it; you can see the framework molded into the wings and stabs.

[CT]

Geez, all these new aircraft makes me salivate. Have to take a mortgage out on the house and kids, haha You guys are Awesome

[Brandon Moon]

I really like the slow speed potential it has demonstrated....that is appealing

[dahawk]

Sign me up ! Unless of course you decide to make a Vought A7 Corsair II or a really nice twin F4J Phantom II or a n A-4 Scooter. Heck, I'll take them all !

[xplaneguy]

I'm looking forward to that!

Are you planning on flying at Apollo this weekend, Tony?

We are laying wreaths for veterans at the National Cemetery on Saturday and may fly at Apollo on Sunday, weather permitting.

[xplaneguy]

You have just stated the reason why we need an F-106! As for the A-10, it just looks better and better! Debating whether I will go stock or not.. Twin changesun 14 blade units would look amazing static, and probably sound great. Just don't know if I can find low enough kv motors to get the amp draw around the same as the stock setup.

I hear ya on the 14 blade static look but I'm very impressed by the 9 blade performance, sound, and efficiency....a great choice, if that's the final answer for the production Hog.

[xplaneguy]

I really like the slow speed potential it has demonstrated....that is appealing

The slow speed stability is really impressive, especially when flown on two 6S 4000 packs.

[xplaneguy]

More photos from yesterday.

[borntoolate]

We are laying wreaths for veterans at the National Cemetery on Saturday and may fly at Apollo on Sunday, weather permitting.

I hope the weather is good. The NorCal boys will be back in town - in force this time!

Bob

[xplaneguy]

This weekend?

[borntoolate]

This weekend?

No. Sorry. I was talking about the Sunday after seeing the Expo. - Jan 8th. Sorry for the confusion.

Bob

[xplaneguy]

Got it...no worries Bob!

[borntoolate]

Got it...no worries Bob!

I hope some of you guys can make it that Sunday. We will have a bigger group this time. Possibly 6 pilots. Tsukai will be back this trip!

Bob

[xplaneguy]

Evelyn and I have another commitment on Jan 8th but I'm sure the guys will be out there, especially if you contact them in advance.

[borntoolate]

Evelyn and I have another commitment on Jan 8th but I'm sure the guys will be out there, especially if you contact them in advance.

Ah, too bad! It is always a pleasure to see you two there!

Bob

[xplaneguy]

Looking forward to meeting the NorCal crew at AMA Expo on Saturday, Jan 7th.

[T-CAT]

I'm hoping too see a lot of you at the Expo too. I run into Tony every year I think, ha-ha. I expect to see Alpha (aka RC Santa Claus/Saint Nick/Kris Kringle) there giving us all A-10's for our late Christmas presents! LOL :p:angel:

[Alpha]

HA! Have you all been good boys?