Official Freewing 70mm Rebel V2 Thread

[jadams812]

Hey folks, newbie here.

Would the Rebel be a good first aircraft for transitioning to EDF? Any input is greatly appreciated.

[CVA59]

Well, here is the latest on my Rebel lettering. I still have the vertical stabilizer to paint the letter but overall this is how she will look. I do wish I had gone with the 1/11 scale instead of the 1/10 scale graphics but either way as always Callie did an outstanding job. Pardon my mess in the background.

[CVA59]

Enjoy, although beware, the Rebel is a gateway drug.

Hahahaha, I hear ya. Thanks. This whole hobby is an addicting drug.

[purduephigam]

It's a great jet and is very forgiving, plus I think it sounds great. I would still recommend a gyro but that's just me, it'll fly just fine without. Enjoy, although beware, the Rebel is a gateway drug.

[CVA59]

broke my old rebel out a week or so ago and flew it twice the other day...left main would not retract until I got it on the ground lol then flew again and landed safely ,, ordered another as this plane is a lot of fun to fly and at 179 its not a killer if it gets away and makes a fence post of itself

That is great to hear Ron. I am looking forward to getting mine up in the air over the Christmas Holiday.

[Ron1950]

broke my old rebel out a week or so ago and flew it twice the other day...left main would not retract until I got it on the ground lol then flew again and landed safely ,, ordered another as this plane is a lot of fun to fly and at 179 its not a killer if it gets away and makes a fence post of itself

[CVA59]

She showed up today. Can't wait to get this up in the air. Everything works perfectly except the rudder servo extension was bad. Replaced with with a new one and it worked perfectly.

[purduephigam]

Check out thercgeek.com
He has a centerburner system with a 70mm application. I have 4 of them and just ordered another for the new F22. LOVE them! Check out the video to see the setup and aesthetics. It's different/easier to install than the LED Rings.

[asesso]

Can anyone recommend a good afterburner light system that will fit the Freewing Rebel. The 70mm sets I have seen seem to have too big a diameter LED ring.
Art

[mcriley2]

Hello all, just obtained my Rebel recently,, so, my question, has anyone done or seen retract upgrade options? I'm interested in replacing the stock set.
Any ideas for an easy drop-in?

[JamesonC]

Hey guys, i was thinking about getting the ARF version and putting my own 6S edf in it. Do you think a 4000 would fit? Or would i have to cut a little. If i did cut do you think it would meet the cg? Thanks in advance!!

I have a Rebel on it's second 6s setup. But, it is a tight squeeze for the 3300mah 6s that is in there and a little foam was carved out to fit that in there!

With that said, my Rebel has been on 6s for a couple years now and it is an ABSOLUTE BLAST on 6s. I keep hoping for a High Performance V2 of the Rebel with a 6s power system and a new paint scheme!

[Alpha]

A 6s 4000 in the Rebel? I wouldn't recommend that. Yes, you'd have to cut a bit to get it both to fit AND to CG. And I'd begin to worry about the control surfaces, linkages, servos, and hinges on the aircraft. The Rebel 70 was really intended as a 4s flyer. If you want a 6s 70mm EDF in a similar layout as the Rebel (low wing, mid-tail, single 70, flaps and retracts), I'd recommend the Freewing 70mm Hawk T1. We purpose-built the Hawk to house a 6s 4000. Much more space for your battery and receiver in the Hawk T1, without the need for surgery like the Rebel.

[LAIR202]

Hey guys, i was thinking about getting the ARF version and putting my own 6S edf in it. Do you think a 4000 would fit? Or would i have to cut a little. If i did cut do you think it would meet the cg? Thanks in advance!!

[MR. B]

did my maiden (first EDF) flight this morning, I was nervious/stressing about how it was gonna fly , , , it flew GREAT !. i set up throws and flaps just as instructions said, I did reduce rudder throw on low rate as I tend to over correct on take off roll. first flight on 3000 4s, 3min and landed with 48 percent left, I bounced the first landing and did a go around. second attempt was smooth. took off with first setting of flaps and it started flying itself in like 40-50 feet?,left gear down and landed with same first notch of flaps. very smooth and predictable through out the flight ! I did add 1,25 oz with the 3000 battery to get close to the aft 100mm CG point but it flew great!

second flight with 3300 HRB battery i removed 1/4 oz with that battery and it fit even better as its just a touch shorter. took off with same first notch flaps, cleaned up flaps and retracted gear this flight-noticeable speed increase ! same 3 min flight and smooth landing on first attempt with 78 percent left on the 3300 batt.! did a third flight and started exploring a couple rolls but ground wind started picking so no more rebel flights.

I cant express how pleased i am with the rebel and the guidance from Martin at MRC and the help and suggestions of this site ! thank you all very much for helping me have a VERY satisfying flying experience!

thank you, Mike

[Woody218]

Hi all, I'm about to order mine as first EDF. just set up as instructions recommend (throws,CG) or are there any discrepancies that I need to adjust for ? are you guys using stabilizer type receivers or stable enough without ? what are you using for flap settings if not whats in instructions ?
thank you, mike

It flies great without any stabilization! Set the cg to the aft limit, flaps per instructions. You will really like the Rebel. I have a 2nd one with the power system from a Freewing BAe Hawk, and run a 6s 3000 mah battery. It's as fast as my 80mm Avanti.

[MR. B]

Hi all, I'm about to order mine as first EDF. just set up as instructions recommend (throws,CG) or are there any discrepancies that I need to adjust for ? are you guys using stabilizer type receivers or stable enough without ? what are you using for flap settings if not whats in instructions ?
thank you, mike

[Woody218]

Here's my Rebel painted with rattle can Short Cuts paint...

[BrandonTW82]

Love this jet!!!!
Got me hooked on edf....so vad I bought an avanti lol

[BrandonTW82]

Flew my Rebel twice today off a grass runway, half flaps. Took off perfect!!
3000mah battery gave me 3 minutes on the dot for flight. I had to do one go around and was a little puckered.
Love this jet!!!!!!

[sfninerfan69]

https://youtu.be/I_J98WOQyaw