Official Freewing 64mm EDF A-10 Thread

[Westsider]

Welcome to the Squawk Regatoni5 . I've only been running Admiral 3600 pros (yellow packs) in this plane, so I can't give you a comparison 3600 vs 4000. Been very happy with the performance of the 50c rating. I've been getting 3:30 flight times in mixed throttle flight, I try to bring it down before the three minute mark if it has been "gas on" the entire flight. Performance changes as you go up in mah, you are trading off additional weight of the battery versus potential additional flight time. Most folks look to have a higher C rating on the battery for edf's. I'm no expert, but topics on the matter are in the archives here.

[Regatoni5]

Hey all, what batteries are you running on the A-10? I'm in the market for an EDF and am curious to see what you all are running. stock recommends 3600 but is jumping to the yellow pack admiral 4000's that much of an improvement? What performance changes would you see as you go up higher in MAH? I'm still very new to RC planes and am trying to soak this all up like a sponge! Thanks in advance!

[Westsider]

Sweet thanks :Music:

[gooniac33]

Hey Gooniac, cool mod. :Cool: I would like to do the same, just need clarification. Was the gear upgrade from the f-16 or f-5 :Confused:? Thanks for the help. Hey airliner fan, have you taken her up yet?

from the 80mm f-5

[Westsider]

it isn't all that hard. Pretty simple in face since the actual retracts just drop right in. The only thing that you need to change are the mains. They need to be rotated and go in backwards. it sounds funny at first but actually works really well. Make a flat spot for the set screw and they are done. Minimal widening and foam removal needed to make them fit in the nacelles on the wing. The nose gear does require a little opening for the nose wheel but super quick with a dremel tool. Here is a video of them finished product.

Hey Gooniac, cool mod. :Cool: I would like to do the same, just need clarification. Was the gear upgrade from the f-16 or f-5 :Confused:? Thanks for the help. Hey airliner fan, have you taken her up yet?

[Airliner Fan]

She is together and appears to be balanced. Made some minor paint changes, but nothing too drastic. Did a taxi test and things looked good. The engines are nice and loud. I was setting up my high and low rates. Went with 100% on high with 40% expo and 70% on low with 30% expo. QUESTION: There seems to be more than the recommended travel from the instructions. (Example:elevator at 4mm and 8mm) I am getting more like 8mm and 12mm....Should I lower my percentages to match the instructions or go with what looks right?

Thanks, Brian

[Airliner Fan]

She arrived yesterday.... I was able to work on her last night a bit. The first thing that I did was yank Mr. Potato Head out of the cockpit. Here is a picture of his replacement. Will send some photos once plane is together.

Brian

[gooniac33]

Thank you gentlemen for the feedback. I will try without flaps at first. Will post pictures upon arrival.

Brian

I don't use hardly any flaps... just a touch when there is no wind.

[Airliner Fan]

Thank you gentlemen for the feedback. I will try without flaps at first. Will post pictures upon arrival.

Brian

[gooniac33]

I am new to the discussion group. Thank you to all of those who helped me make the decision to purchase the Freewing A-10 64cm. I have read this entire thread and found a lot of valuable information. Just ordered her this morning and can't wait to begin my adventure into EDF planes. I am an intermediate pilot and have most recently been been flying a Warbird. I know most of you have probably ordered the larger version, but I will still share my experiences as they happen. I ordered 4S-40C-4000 batteries as I did not have any four cells yet. (My P-47 is flown on three) Also ordered a scale pilot and will add the flaps (although it sounds like they are not needed) Thanks, Brian

I am going to agree with Alpha on this one... Fly it stock and see what you think. It flies really slowly minus flaps and it really isn't a mod that needs to be done. Yes it can be done and will make the plane go even slower but at a price. It will require some more skill on the throttle when you use flaps...

[TSHobbies]

I didnt notice any difference with flaps myself..save yourself the time ,dont bother with them on this one.

[Alpha]

Welcome to Hobby Squawk, Airliner Fan!

I strongly recommend flying your A-10 a few times stock to get used to its flying characteristics before deciding if you still want to install flaps. I'm one of the pilots who installed flaps and frankly didn't notice much of a benefit. Because this is your first EDF Jet, that's all the more reason to fly it stock before executing any modifications. Just my three cents ;)

Felixs10, I didn't use any flap-to-to elevator mix.

Have fun!

[Airliner Fan]

I am new to the discussion group. Thank you to all of those who helped me make the decision to purchase the Freewing A-10 64cm. I have read this entire thread and found a lot of valuable information. Just ordered her this morning and can't wait to begin my adventure into EDF planes. I am an intermediate pilot and have most recently been been flying a Warbird. I know most of you have probably ordered the larger version, but I will still share my experiences as they happen. I ordered 4S-40C-4000 batteries as I did not have any four cells yet. (My P-47 is flown on three) Also ordered a scale pilot and will add the flaps (although it sounds like they are not needed) Thanks, Brian

[Russ]

Video of my A-10 this weekend...still flies great...all stock...no flaps...Admiral 4S-40C-4000 lipo balances perfectly...Russ

https://youtu.be/_45JpaQFoFg

[Felixs10]

Question for those that have put flaps on their A10 , did you use an elevator mix ? And if so up or down and how much compensation did you add to the elevators ?

[gooniac33]

I did some flying this weekend with my A-10. It hasn't seen any airtime in a while!! It needed a new ailerons servo and some TLC. Its back to normal now but will be getting replaced with the bigger 70mm version when it arrives.

[gooniac33]

Hey Goon, I saw on a different thread where you upgraded your landing gear to the 8mm F5's gear. Can you post some pics and describe the setup and install process? I really want to mod mine to some type of shock absorber type.

it isn't all that hard. Pretty simple in face since the actual retracts just drop right in. The only thing that you need to change are the mains. They need to be rotated and go in backwards. it sounds funny at first but actually works really well. Make a flat spot for the set screw and they are done. Minimal widening and foam removal needed to make them fit in the nacelles on the wing. The nose gear does require a little opening for the nose wheel but super quick with a dremel tool. Here is a video of them finished product.

[Having Fun]

Fellow 64mm A-10 flyers. Do you think the upgrade landing gear for the V2 of the F-16 would work in the 64mm A-10? When my A-10 lands I could sure use a little cushion.

[setxwarrior]

Hey Goon, I saw on a different thread where you upgraded your landing gear to the 8mm F5's gear. Can you post some pics and describe the setup and install process? I really want to mod mine to some type of shock absorber type.

[gooniac33]

saw your static vids in the other thread..those engines do sound good...which ones were they?

Here you go

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191989525228