Official Freewing 80mm EDF F-86 Sabre Thread

[Grossman56]

Good tip Evoman, looks like a great sim. Gotta have something to pass the long winter days......

Grossman56

[Evoman]

For those of you that are big fans of the F-86 Sabre and would like to know how it would be to actually fly one, well now you can within Digital Combat flight Simulator or DCS for short. DCS is a free-to-play digital battlefield game, focusing on simulation of military aircraft. It includes a FREE Su-25T and TF-51D aircraft. You can add additional DCS modules of other planes. Some of which are the F-86F Sabre and the Mig-15ibs. I personally have added the F-86F and the A-10C to mine.
The F-86 is a simple aircraft to learn to fly compared to the more modern jets with computer systems. I have found it a great way to become more familiar with the F-86s flight envelope that could very well prepare you to fly an RC version to its full potential.
For more info about DCS and the F-86F module and other aircraft here is the link. DCS periodically has sales on the modules so if your are patient and check the site one in a while you can get them at a good price.

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/modules/

[gooniac33]

So where is that wonderfully large airfield located and the name of your club? I just gave your video a thumbs up!

I wish that I could tell you where it is.... There is a big meet there this weekend. It is in the central valley. Crows Landing....

[highpoint1@outlook.com]

So where is that wonderfully large airfield located and the name of your club? I just gave your video a thumbs up!

[gooniac33]

I have also been eyeing the F-86 as my first EDF when I feel ready to move up. Just wish the battery tech would improve a bit more for better flight times.
I am also surprised that there are no good Mig 15 EDF on the market right now. Not only is the Mig-15 the F-86 arch nemesis it is also a very capable manuverable jet.
When ever I play War Thunder not only is the Mig -15 one of the best jets, it is also one of the most feared.

I really would love for them to make an 80mm Mig-15... or even a 90mm!!

Here is a great flight that we had over the weekend. F-86 and F-5....

https://youtu.be/FZriEhaA7yk

[AkumaZeto]

Just picked up a third battery for this guyh :) I now have the same amount in lipo as I do in plane.

[Evoman]

I have also been eyeing the F-86 as my first EDF when I feel ready to move up. Just wish the battery tech would improve a bit more for better flight times.
I am also surprised that there are no good Mig 15 EDF on the market right now. Not only is the Mig-15 the F-86 arch nemesis it is also a very capable manuverable jet.
When ever I play War Thunder not only is the Mig -15 one of the best jets, it is also one of the most feared.

[Lon]

Sortie 3 and 4 are in the books. Still more pattern flying with a single barrel roll. Greased both landings with full flaps and throttle management. My only complaint is flight time. Nothing can really be done about that though. I set my timer for 3:30 seconds and at the 1:30 mark I start shooting approaches. Does not help tonight was hot as satans ass and my sun glasses where pooling with sweat and fogging over. That made the bugs want to attack my eye sockets as well lol. I LOVE THIS JET!

I REALLY WANT A MIG 15 or 17! Cannot believe we dont have one. Seems all the ones that came before where junk. I will say this. My first turbine powered jet will be a F86! Already looking around and thinking of collecting parts! WOOT BIT by the bug!

:D You got it with those landings!! Patience in letting her touchdown, let that speed bleed off!!

[AkumaZeto]

Sortie 3 and 4 are in the books. Still more pattern flying with a single barrel roll. Greased both landings with full flaps and throttle management. My only complaint is flight time. Nothing can really be done about that though. I set my timer for 3:30 seconds and at the 1:30 mark I start shooting approaches. Does not help tonight was hot as satans ass and my sun glasses where pooling with sweat and fogging over. That made the bugs want to attack my eye sockets as well lol. I LOVE THIS JET!

I REALLY WANT A MIG 15 or 17! Cannot believe we dont have one. Seems all the ones that came before where junk. I will say this. My first turbine powered jet will be a F86! Already looking around and thinking of collecting parts! WOOT BIT by the bug!

[Grossman56]

Way to go guys, you both have turned another page it would seem. The Sabre is definitely my choice as first EDF, one of these days...Still getting the kinks out of my flying, but when Lon and Ryan were flying their's they were amazing to watch.

Grossman56

[Chief58D]

Congrats on logging the successful flights!!

Expo is your friend with EDF's -
Seems lots of folks use 30-40% on the primary flight controls to tame the beast a bit.
I've started using 30% across the board until everything is tuned in, and it makes a HUGE difference in handling.

Don't rush it until YOU are ready -
Basic traffic patterns and big Figure 8's are a great way to get a feel for your jet!

I just maidened my upgraded Yak-130 today and did little more than I just described -
And my knees are still shaking, LOL!! :)

[AkumaZeto]

Had successful flight. #3 in the books. Greased the landing. Turned to fast though on the ground and scuffed a wing tip pretty good as it was slowing down after landing :(

I still have not done much other than get to altitude and make some left hand turns and basically stay in a circuit. Just trying to get the basic feel still I guess.

[weedsnager]

I use a zippy compact 5000, shoved all the way back with the Esc mod.

[F106DeltaDart]

I alternate between the Admiral Pro 4000s and a Thunder Power Magma 70C 4400. I have seen zero performance or flight time difference between those 2 batteries.

[dkalwishky]

I'm using the Admiral 4500 40c, I get 3.5 minutes of flying.

[Lon]

Same as you....

[AkumaZeto]

What batteries is everyone using? I am using the 60c 4000mah Admiral from MRC

[Lon]

I had my second flight just now. Still shaking. When will this shaking thing stop lol. Flew for 2 minutes and started shooting approaches. My first one was so nice id decided to land. I skipped a tad and when it came up in the air i gently applied small amount of thrust and pulled back and she settled right in.

You will find out, as you did on this flight....hold her up as long as you can before letting her touchdown, bleed that speed off as much as possible. When you get the feel for that, you will be greasing the landings, no skip or bounce.

[AkumaZeto]

https://www.scribd.com/doc/7273141/Walk-Around-n-21-North-American-F-86-Sabre-00

[AkumaZeto]

Only bad thing was my battery strap broke and have no replacement or idea where to get another :(