Official Freewing 80mm Avanti S Sport Jet Thread

[TomPatton]

The only thing I've run across prior to a maiden, is one of the main gears wouldn't retract all the way, the tire would hit on the front edge of the wheel well and remain out in the wind. Had to finally trim away some of the wheel well to get it to retract fully:Angry:
Wasn't impressed with that and I wasn't about to rip into all the decals around the gear to see if it needed adjusting. It's in there solid. It looked more like the spring tension was too much and there isn't a way to adjust that.
Meanwhile, I have three coats of Varathane in her and she's ready to rip. Anyone have flight times on a 4000s battery? I'm going with three on the first couple of flights to zero in on it, meanwhile, I ordered a telemetry module from HH (I'm sorry:(:()
So I can monitor the flight battery in real time.
So here she is.......


Grossman56

Don't have the gear troubles you do, but I do have the blisters on the tail section same as you...

[Aros]

Hey Aros..Where's that Black canopy?? Your letting the Black canopy brigade down..;):)

Ask and Ye shall receive! LOL

[Aros]

Hey fellow Spektrum Avanti S pilots who have been happy flying her already...Interested in your flap setting percentages...Mind throwing them my way as a comparison? Both mid and full and elevator mix would be greatly appreciated!

Also, were is the CG ending up for most?

[HellHathNoFury]

:PLOL..I have logged 25 flts on mine & 110mm CG worked perfectly for me ..I am running it on 4000mah Turnigy HD 60c batteries.. I have old DX8 .. 50% Flaps 8% down Elevator & 100%Flaps 10% down Elevator.. Too many blank white spaces on the Avanti so I continued the Yellow scheme..My all time favourite Jet now..:Cool:

[Aros]

Awesome! Looks great and thanks for the info!

[rpellicciotti]

Ply plate is for support for larger batteries if so needed placed as per pic.. There is a space moulded in the foam for it... The mesh is anti slip matting cut to be placed in battery tray if you require it..

Thanks for the reply. Makes sense. Looking forward to it.

[rpellicciotti]

Hi Rick, welcome to the Squawk!

The plywood plate is a mounting plate for a gyro if you want one. At least I believe that is what it's for. The mesh material is to be glued down in the area your battery will sit. This is just extra insurance to help keep the battery from moving around. If the wing fence is badly warped and you wish to use them and you bought the Avanti from us (I assume) feel free to contact our Customer Support team, they will be glad to help you out!

As for me, I was outside working in the yard when I noticed the UPS truck pull up. I didn't think anything of it because my Avanti wasn't due until this Tuesday. Well what was waiting for me at my doorstep moments later? Well slap me sideways and call me slappy! :) :)

thanks for the reply. Yes I bought it from motion rc. I sent a message to them about the fences. I'll try to get some pictures of mine with it big brother tomorrow.

[Lipripper]

Hey fellow Spektrum Avanti S pilots who have been happy flying her already...Interested in your flap setting percentages...Mind throwing them my way as a comparison? Both mid and full and elevator mix would be greatly appreciated!

Also, were is the CG ending up for most?

I have DX7 Gen2

Flaps
Pos 0: Flap 100% Elevator 0%
Pos 1: Flap 43% Elevator 4%
Pos 2: Flap -60% Elevator 10%

[Lipripper]

Love my Avanti,
As it flies through the blue sky,
Nice job MRC!

[Aros]

thanks for the reply. Yes I bought it from motion rc. I sent a message to them about the fences. I'll try to get some pictures of mine with it big brother tomorrow.

Mine seem to be just fine. If you want them you can have them. I'll mail them to you, just PM me your address. No strings. ;)

[Aros]

I have DX7 Gen2

Flaps
Pos 0: Flap 100% Elevator 0%
Pos 1: Flap 43% Elevator 4%
Pos 2: Flap -60% Elevator 10%

Perfecto! Thank you!

[toyhog]

Put 8 flights on mine today. Flies great.

Has anyone had an issue with the flaps not going back up after landing? Happen to me twice.

Scott

I put 5 flights on today. After the third flight the starboard flap went up and the port flap stayed down. Cycled flaps again and they both went up on second try. This smells like a main board problem.

[toyhog]

Other than the minor flap issue this jet is second to none is the foam category. I can't believe how well this jet taxies on are lumpy grass runway. And the full flap landings are something to see. My fifth flight i found myself just flying around waiting for my timer to beep so i could land again. And it was a beauty!

[xplaneguy]

Evelyn and I returned to Apollo Field in Van Nuys, CA after several months away and we were thrilled to see happy Freewing Avanti owners enjoying their jets. Here's several family photos with the prototype Avanti front and center. Great day to be flying and enjoying time with friends.

[Porkster]

Cars pack and ready to go and maiden the super looking Avanti :Cool:

I did have a little hang up on the main gear on the bench test but compressed the foam where it was catching. Now it folds in a treat. I figure with a little use the strut springs will stretch a bit and the fit will get better.

[toyhog]

I put 5 flights on today. After the third flight the starboard flap went up and the port flap stayed down. Cycled flaps again and they both went up on second try. This smells like a main board problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkvg7x58PPA

At the end of the video you will see the misbehaving flap.

[bill34207]

Hey fellow Spektrum Avanti S pilots who have been happy flying her already...Interested in your flap setting percentages...Mind throwing them my way as a comparison? Both mid and full and elevator mix would be greatly appreciated!

Also, were is the CG ending up for most?

Pos 0 -100%
Pos 1 -31% Elev 2%
Pos 2 40% Elev 4%

I started off at the forward recommended CG but have already moved to the rearmost recommended setting.

[sam51401]

Evelyn and I returned to Apollo Field in Van Nuys, CA after several months away and we were thrilled to see happy Freewing Avanti owners enjoying their jets. Here's several family photos with the prototype Avanti front and center. Great day to be flying and enjoying time with friends.

Now , how can that nice formation be flown???????

[Topshot19]

So how do you get the smoke grey look ?

[Grossman56]

Maidened today!
She flies just amazingly !!
Landings, well... She did that jump and bounce thing like Lon had at Nefi with the F-86. I should have went around again and came in lower and let her bleed off speed to touch down, correct ??
A bit of superficial damage to the front gear. The base worked its way loose so Foam-Tac'd it back in place and a bit of damage to one elevator tip, now repaired.
So, just letting the glue dry up and then will make sure the front gear is retracting properly.
The the flight was great, two clicks of elevator trim and she was there. Three minute flight and had 54% battery life left in a brand new 4000 (not the Pro), so could have probably put another half minute on her.
So, once I nail the landings, this is going to be a great plane, or o put it another way, it IS great plane, I just have to learn to land a jet.

Grossman56