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Official Freewing 70mm F-16C Falcon V2 Thread

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  • racerx600rr
    Herky Bird Pilot

    • May 2017
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    #341
    Originally posted by Alpha10

    I haven't had good luck with them unfortunately... As in flames and smoke on the bench luck.
    eeewww.....what size ESC, battery and motor where you using to smoke it?
    Models current and qualified on!: Freewing; 90mm F-16, 80mm Mig-21, A-4, F-14, F-5, L-39, P-51 / Flexinnovation flexjet / HSD; 105mm F-16 / Flightline 1600mm Spitfire, B-24 / FMS; P-40b, F4U Corsair, Beaver (painted as an Army U-6), /Eflite; Carbon Z T-28, V900, P2 Prometheus, Pitts S1, umx Pitts, Champ, umx B-17, and a bunch of other small bits and bobs from hobbyking.

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    • Alpha10
      J e t - J u n k i e

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      #342
      Originally posted by racerx600rr

      eeewww.....what size ESC, battery and motor where you using to smoke it?
      It was a Mystery 100... I pulled 96 amps on 6s for about 6 seconds and POOF.

      I sent it back and he gave me a refund. Great guy, but I only fly Hobbywing now.

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      • scooter genie
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        #343
        Mystery dragon ESC's are made by Hobbywing.

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        • racerx600rr
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          #344
          Originally posted by scooter genie
          Mystery dragon ESC's are made by Hobbywing.
          interesting......lower quality?
          Models current and qualified on!: Freewing; 90mm F-16, 80mm Mig-21, A-4, F-14, F-5, L-39, P-51 / Flexinnovation flexjet / HSD; 105mm F-16 / Flightline 1600mm Spitfire, B-24 / FMS; P-40b, F4U Corsair, Beaver (painted as an Army U-6), /Eflite; Carbon Z T-28, V900, P2 Prometheus, Pitts S1, umx Pitts, Champ, umx B-17, and a bunch of other small bits and bobs from hobbyking.

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          • scooter genie
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            #345
            No problems with mine. I always cut the shrink wrap off of the heat sink, and mount it in the air flow. When I bench test, I always make sure the esc is in the air flow of the exhaust on the edf

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            • Alpha10
              J e t - J u n k i e

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              #346
              Originally posted by scooter genie
              Mystery dragon ESC's are made by Hobbywing.
              FALSE... They're clones. Trust me, I've tested them and KNOW what HW quality can do and handle.

              These are not HW equivalents and shouldn't ever be considered as such.

              The pricing reflects that as well.

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              • scooter genie
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                #347
                Originally posted by Alpha10

                FALSE... They're clones. Trust me, I've tested them and KNOW what HW quality can do and handle.

                These are not HW equivalents and shouldn't ever be considered as such.

                The pricing reflects that as well.
                I was misinformed then. On the product page at edf hobbies, it lists the manufacturer as hobbywing.

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                • gooniac33
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                  • Jun 2016
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                  #348
                  who cares if they are clones. If they work and don't burn up the what is the issue? To me the problem is faulty equipment more so than brand name. If it works that is all that matters to me!!
                  Check me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
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                  • Aros
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                    #349
                    FINALLY got the upgraded struts in stock and snagged them today!
                    My YouTube RC videos:
                    https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda

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                    • Alpha10
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                      #350
                      Originally posted by gooniac33
                      who cares if they are clones. If they work and don't burn up the what is the issue? To me the problem is faulty equipment more so than brand name. If it works that is all that matters to me!!
                      Because clones aren't the same quality and they burn up...

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                      • dahawk
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                        #351
                        Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC
                        FINALLY got the upgraded struts in stock and snagged them today!
                        I don't even own the plane yet and bought a set to have ready. Doing this in increments. First the struts and weapons. Then the 14b 2200 with 120 amp esc from edfhobbies. Then the arf+.

                        I know, it's a little backasswards. Lol

                        My Second Mig and upcoming( whenever it gets here) A-10 have my undivided and immediate attention. So, buying the struts and weapons package for the F-16 is just a placeholder.

                        Hawk
                        Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
                        Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
                        I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom

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                        • RPC
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                          #352
                          Hi....Based I'm what I'm reading, it looks like you guys really like the V2 F-16. I'm an experienced prop warbird flyer and I'm now considering the V2 F-16 for my first EDF.

                          Can I please get your advice on the choosing between the 4s or 6s version. Although airframe & battery price is a consideration, I'm not as much interested in blazing speed as I am in overall "friendly" scale flight performance. i.e.

                          1. Does the lighter weight of the 4s pack significantly reduce flight times?

                          2. Does it allow for shorter take offs and slower landings.?

                          Or should I consider another scale jet for my first EDF........F-86?


                          Thanks....RPC....

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                          • dahawk
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                            #353
                            Entirely up to you but you may want to try a hand launch belly lander in the 64mm class. F9F Panther? My first edf was the 70 mm phase 4 F-16, an easy flyer.

                            Without a stabalizer the F-16 might be more twichy than you're used to. Have good eyesight ? Edf's can get small in a hurry. A gray plane like the F-16 might be hard to follow at first. Also look at the red Yak-130. Can see it and she fly's great slow or fast.

                            Pick what you lIke. There's not really too much to learn. On some of the faster, high performance edf's it's mainly staying out in front. This F-16 can be set-up to fly very fast.

                            Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
                            Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
                            I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom

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                            • racerx600rr
                              Herky Bird Pilot

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                              #354
                              Originally posted by RPC
                              Hi....Based I'm what I'm reading, it looks like you guys really like the V2 F-16. I'm an experienced prop warbird flyer and I'm now considering the V2 F-16 for my first EDF.

                              Can I please get your advice on the choosing between the 4s or 6s version. Although airframe & battery price is a consideration, I'm not as much interested in blazing speed as I am in overall "friendly" scale flight performance. i.e.

                              1. Does the lighter weight of the 4s pack significantly reduce flight times?

                              2. Does it allow for shorter take offs and slower landings.?

                              Or should I consider another scale jet for my first EDF........F-86?


                              Thanks....RPC....
                              My personal opinion of the best first EDF is the freewing F-86. Fast, but not too fast. Slow handling is great and she lands nice and easy too. Makes a great transitional bird from warbird to jet. Large enough to see her in the air and the yellow stripes help for visibility! Plus the bonus is it flies great on 4000-5000mah 6s batts and that is the sweet spot for most of these great EDFs.
                              Models current and qualified on!: Freewing; 90mm F-16, 80mm Mig-21, A-4, F-14, F-5, L-39, P-51 / Flexinnovation flexjet / HSD; 105mm F-16 / Flightline 1600mm Spitfire, B-24 / FMS; P-40b, F4U Corsair, Beaver (painted as an Army U-6), /Eflite; Carbon Z T-28, V900, P2 Prometheus, Pitts S1, umx Pitts, Champ, umx B-17, and a bunch of other small bits and bobs from hobbyking.

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                              • dahawk
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                                #355
                                More gathering of parts. Bought a Lemon 7channel Pro Stabilizer to try. For the most part, I've had pretty good luck with Lemons but have had a few die on me. Getting a 14B combo next week from Elmer at edfhobbies. Same setup I have in the Yak-130. Outstanding thrust - ~ 7# Next I want to get an afterburner. Have one in my Mig-21 and it's pretty cool. Thinking for the F-16 I'll need a 64mm design. Anyone add one? By the time I get around to buying the Arf+ ( Fathers Day ?) I'll hopefully have flown the new A-10 Then I'm done for a while. That is until FW/MRC announces a F4 Phantom. Eek !
                                Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
                                Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
                                I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom

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                                • dahawk
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                                  #356
                                  Originally posted by \o/woohoo
                                  here you go guys got some afterburner action and a near loss too hehe

                                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsEe4Q8CWP8
                                  Is that a 70mm AB or 64mm AB? I noticed the 64mm's are generally only good for 4S setups
                                  Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
                                  Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
                                  I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom

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                                  • vduniec
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                                    #357
                                    Here's a link of how I did mine. Scroll down a bit and you'll see it. This is for the 6S version.


                                    https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/show...read-build-log



                                    Originally posted by dahawk

                                    Is that a 70mm AB or 64mm AB? I noticed the 64mm's are generally only good for 4S setups

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                                    • dahawk
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                                      #358
                                      Thank you. I saw hawk driver using a Dr Mad thrust version and others using the rclander. I have the rclander set up in the Mig-21.
                                      Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
                                      Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
                                      I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom

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                                      • Bajora
                                        AA6JB

                                        • Jan 2016
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                                        #359
                                        Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC
                                        I am still enjoying this jet more than any other in my fleet at the moment. Just a treat from takeoff to touchdown.
                                        I would agree with you Todd ... currently my "warm-up" jet when having an EDF outing!









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                                        • Aros
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                                          #360
                                          Great shots! Love the armament, I may need to spring for those!
                                          My YouTube RC videos:
                                          https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda

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