Official Freewing 80mm Avanti S Sport Jet Thread

[Evan D]

I used Hobby Star 5200 6S + 2S when I had mine 8S. Power Hobby 5200 6S and Coddar 5200 2S are my current go to for 8S. I also have Zippy Compact 5800 8S packs and Hobby Star 5200 8S packs but doing 6+2 is easier.

[Hurridriver]

Ive had great fun with my Avanti over the past two years and have now purchased the Wemotec 8s set up for it. Those hwo have converted to 8s already, what size battery packs have you managed to squeeze in?

[dr.Tom]

[dr.Tom]

73 flights so far.
All going strong, only 1 dead flap servo.

[dr.Tom]

Not a pleasant view having a Mig21 in your rearview camera :)

[dr.Tom]

[dr.Tom]

62 flights, 40 liters of kero burned(I buy it in 20L tanks so keeping track is easy)

Slows down nice on 60m bitumen strip

[dr.Tom]

I didnt balance my fan too, was lazy and just wanted to fly it sooner :)

After 55-56 flights and around 370minutes in air, one flap died but will be replaced and fly some more until i convert FW Mig21nto turbine...

Flap:

https://youtube.com/shorts/EP_a85u9kFQ?feature=share

[Godluvn]

OK...
So after reading 167 pages, I'm whooped!
I have my "red" on order, should have it in the next couple of days..
I didn't read about a single person pulling their fan and balancing, guessing its not needed..?
I have already printed the gear brace, and the fences are on the printer as I am typing, but will prolly CNC some Carbon Fiber for a better look!
Thank you all for all the insight, I am super excited to add this to my "daily Flyer" list!
Thx, Chris ><>

[dr.Tom]

turbo lag test (6 sec to MAX, 20 sec to IDLE)
if someone wants to test on EDF how it would feel, plus IDLE is around 1/4 EDF thrust at least, no shutting down EDF to 0 :)

to slow it down. CG is so far back that Avanti can stand on mains only

[paulrkytek]

Any recent med anything to keep servo linkages from falling right out of the servo arm? They don’t come with any to secure them

If you do not have fuel tube use pvc insulation tape, cut a strip 6 to 8mm wide 40mm long and wrap it round. You need small fingers, Choose your colour to suit. once these fittings snap onto the rod it is rare for them to come loose so check that they have "snapped" on in the first place, if not you are better off using another one.

[Hugh Wiedman]

Any recent med anything to keep servo linkages from falling right out of the servo arm? They don’t come with any to secure them

I like to use different size fuel lines to secure the arm to the servo. Hasn't failed me yet. Is this the area that you are concerned about?

Not great pictures, but all I have at the moment.

[SanExup]

They should.

[Matthewjmorrissey3@gmail.com]

Any recent med anything to keep servo linkages from falling right out of the servo arm? They don’t come with any to secure them

[JohnVH]

Love this jet! ALMOST didnt get off this runway though! Cant wait to log some more flights!

[dr.Tom]

Added air scoops for extra cooling of the thrust pipe.
printed for 0.04 $ (4 cents) ;)

[kallend]

Ok, just asking because we are talking about little piece of plastic worth less than 10 cents (0.08$)
and I give it out regulary to anyone who needs it in my club,

if you find someone nearby with 3D printer, he will give it to you too I'm sure.
peace

STL files for braces for several models, including the Avanti, are posted on Thingiverse. I too make them for people in my club for free. However, if I were to do it commercially (which I have no intention of doing) I too would need to charge a price that accounts for time, equipment amortization, etc.. It's not just the cost of the plastic. I don't think wildvortex is getting rich making them.

[kallend]

Dude who cares? Oh P40 was a random plane I found at the club I fly at. The avanti is because I fly at a grassy field. If you can’t help me please keep your comments to yourself. Thanks

If you don't want people to comment on your propensity for breaking things, don't post on an open forum.

[paulrkytek]

My geardoor broke. Should I get a new one or leave it off? Thanks

Mathew, I would leave them both off for about 20 flights after which you will have the landings nailed then fix new ones but epoxy some 2mm rods along the outside to stiffen them up. Not the inside as the nosewheel may catch as they open. . Once stiffened up the doors will align and close better. Also check how the the door springs work. if you can get the springs on opposite sides to have equal tension you have more chance of the doors meeting in the middle. Also check how the nose leg hits the the main U spring. Too strong or too weak affects how the doors close and if they close fully or too tightly. It is a bit of a pain to get right. You could also ensure that the doors fully seat at front and back by adjusting the foam as this again affects how the doors meet in the middle.

[SanExup]

Ok, just asking because we are talking about little piece of plastic worth less than 10 cents (0.08$)
and I give it out regulary to anyone who needs it in my club,

if you find someone nearby with 3D printer, he will give it to you too I'm sure.
peace

Yes, I know what you're saying true! And I know I really need to get a 3D printer. I have a long list of items I'd love to print. It's in my future!