Official Freewing 90mm EDF Stinger 90 Thread

[scooter genie]

sounds encouraging guys....Got it today, and wouldn't you know it....the left wing was crushed from shipping damage. The stellar team at Motion are taking care of me by sending a new wing set. I love these guys. Out of all the jets I have ordered from them, this is the first to arrive damaged.....guess it had to happen sooner or later, but DERN ! Its blowing 25 - 30mph here in south Florida, so a maiden was out of the question for this weekend anyway. I can take this one on the chin. So this weekend, I have to come up wit a good wire routing for the afterburner ring. Maybe I can drill a hole into the tail well to access the wire chase.

[T-CAT]

Mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow, Hope I get a good one, I've read some of the reviews about bad escs, servos,etc. I have one of those 3 color Dr. mad thrust afterburner rings to put on it....should be a lot of fun. Are you guys going with the recommended rates as per the manual ? Is it pitch or roll sensitive ? All my current jets are 70mm. This will be my first 90mm.....just wondering what to expect since I usually end up dialing down the rates on my other edfs.

The Stinger 90 isn't overly sensitive even on higher throws in comparison to many jets flown, especially compared to some scale jets. However, my throws are lower than the manuaI. Even though I configured triple rates on the TX, I only fly the jet on my particular high throws for elevator and aileron (both at 15mm) and it works well for me to allow good aerobatics, yet not be overly sensitive on the sticks (although that's very subjective if course). My CG is right at 115mm when checked inverted and wheels retracted/up.

You may want larger throws, and would be more in line with the ones suggested in the manual, but the ones above are what I prefer.

Congrats and have fun on the flights!

[bradl4648]

Another thing to add this would be a great platform for FPV I think I will order another canopy and see how it goes. If anyone else have done this let me know much appreciated and vids/pics thanks.

[bradl4648]

Yea you will love this jet its the best jet I own by far. Now that we have the Avanti coming out in the 80 mm those 2 planes I will suggest to anyone. set your rates up at low 50 % med 72 high 100% and expo on all 35-50% I like 50% myself. Happy flying and you will need a rag for the drooling!!

[scooter genie]

Mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow, Hope I get a good one, I've read some of the reviews about bad escs, servos,etc. I have one of those 3 color Dr. mad thrust afterburner rings to put on it....should be a lot of fun. Are you guys going with the recommended rates as per the manual ? Is it pitch or roll sensitive ? All my current jets are 70mm. This will be my first 90mm.....just wondering what to expect since I usually end up dialing down the rates on my other edfs.

[T-CAT]

Nice job and congrats! It's virtually impossible not to love how that jet flies.

[RCjetdude]

WOW! What a sweetheart! Got in two flights today in spite of about 10-15 mph cross winds. It flew perfectly requiring no trim. Not even with flaps deployed. On 8S it has incredible verticle. Has a very short take-off roll compared to other jets I have flown and slows down well if you need it to. Fast? Jeeze Louise! Was I nervous? Not really, it felt pretty comfortable overall. The weather is supposed to turn cold here again so I will have to wait to fly it again. I tried on the video but it didn't work out.

[RCjetdude]

Thanks. I may not get the maiden on video as it is often hard to find someone skilled enough to do it but I will report back for sure.

[bradl4648]

Wow 8''s on the stinger 90 hold on to your shorts a road of fire is going to be left on the tarmac. I would think the speed will be around 135-140 ish no problem. GOOD LUCK and video tape this I would love to see this perform on 8's for sure!!

[T-CAT]

Good luck RCj! I think you'll love it. It can be flown how ever you'd like it to, mellow or more ballistic.

[RCjetdude]

I finally caved and bought the Stinger 90. Never have been much on its looks but it kinda grows on ya. I had a JP 8S fan sitting around needing a home so decided to give it a try. I hope to maiden it tomorrow. Between work and crummy weather it has been kept down for a week now since I got it. Looking forward to experiencing all the hype for myself.

[T-CAT]

The Stinger 90 is hands down one of the best all around performing planes for the price point that Freewing has ever released....so far :D ;). If you haven't flown one, it's hard to appreciate what everyone is saying. Once you fly it, you'll immediately understand.

[mrmike67]

Myself the the flight characteristics this plane has out number the negatives OH wait negatives on this plane um um lets take a look. can it come of grass um OH YEA! Is it stable UM HECK YES! Is it smooth and predictable UM HECK YES! Lands easie OOOOOOO YEA! Good flight times OOOOOOOOOOH YEA 5 minutes full throttle. So now the bad reports on this UM Um Um Uh Nothing to report here but the music of a cricket. People at air shows will be its unique I would not own this and once I fly it every ones mouth is wide open I have to give them a towel. Guys I really mean this this jet is not to be ignored I do not have a jet in my hanger that can compete with it. Now that the Avanti 80 mm is due to us in April its the only one that can compete with it for sure. You can have your F-16-15-14 I will out perform them in all aspects in flight and especially landings. This plane virtually lands itself. So Bad things about this I have none worth to mention. STINGER 90 OH BOY!! OH BOY!! come get some!! LOL

I agree 100% with this I do not think there is a plane that can touch the stinger 90 in how it flys and lands. Just a great plane all around

[bradl4648]

Myself the the flight characteristics this plane has out number the negatives OH wait negatives on this plane um um lets take a look. can it come of grass um OH YEA! Is it stable UM HECK YES! Is it smooth and predictable UM HECK YES! Lands easie OOOOOOO YEA! Good flight times OOOOOOOOOOH YEA 5 minutes full throttle. So now the bad reports on this UM Um Um Uh Nothing to report here but the music of a cricket. People at air shows will be its unique I would not own this and once I fly it every ones mouth is wide open I have to give them a towel. Guys I really mean this this jet is not to be ignored I do not have a jet in my hanger that can compete with it. Now that the Avanti 80 mm is due to us in April its the only one that can compete with it for sure. You can have your F-16-15-14 I will out perform them in all aspects in flight and especially landings. This plane virtually lands itself. So Bad things about this I have none worth to mention. STINGER 90 OH BOY!! OH BOY!! come get some!! LOL

[DCORSAIR]

RCBobP.........I run a Futaba 617rx and run out of ports, I just use a Y harness on another channel and plug the ESC into that. The throttle servo lead will have to go into the throttle port I would think, of course I'm not a Spectrum user so maybe I shouldn't say much.

Gooniac33, I agree with you, haven't bought a Stinger yet and don't plan too, it looks like a great performer but wow is it ugly.

[gooniac33]

I love how it flies but hate how it looks!!! The write up is spot on for how it flew for me and very descriptive! I just want them to make it in another scheme! It is one of the ugliest planes made in my opinion! It is a flying orca!

[RCBobP]

Great write up and easy to understand. Had a bit of a problem programming the flaps with the DX18, but once I figured out how to assign channels and switches, I got it done. I can't get the throttle working, though. Using a 6-channel receiver, I plugged the ESC into the throttle port. But I see there is a servo lead labeled "Throttle". If I plug that into the Throttle port, there's no place to plug in the ESC. Unless I use the Bind port for something after I bind the receiver to the radio. Any thoughts? Should I have just gone with a 7-channel receiver?

[Flybynite]

I striped all the added weight from my Stinger 90 and made it into a belly lander. I used a few pieces of a 1/4in thick plastic cutting board and cut small skids for it to land on as well as taking off from asphalt.

[bradl4648]

Hi guys

Thanks guys for the responding to me on this great plane. Glade to see that people are reading my reviews. This jet may be not replica of a scale jet, but it is one of the best jets I own currently. I really mean this if you our anyone else is on the side line about it buy it you will think me latter.

Brad

[Cudaguy]

My Stinger90 is one of the best flying, stable AC I have ever owned. Yes, it will float in power off on landing.