Official Freewing 70mm Twin Me 262 Thread

[Janpabakker@gmail.com]

I have ( normal ) 2 pieces of ESC but how do i connect them, must i remove the red wire from 1 ESC ? Or is it posible to connect both ESC or wil it blow up the BEC from the ESC

[xviper]

I have ( normal ) 2 pieces of ESC but how do i connect them, must i remove the red wire from 1 ESC ? Or is it posible to connect both ESC or wil it blow up the BEC from the ESC

There should be a "Y" provided to gang the 2 throttle leads together. Just use it. You can leave both red wires alone. You won't blow up either BEC. If you're really worried about it, cut or pull out the red wire on one of the throttle leads. It won't make any difference to the way the system works.

[Janpabakker@gmail.com]

i sent an email to motion rc and they told me that 1 ESC has a BEC and the other doesn't, i looked at both ESC and it says 5V 5 amp on the BEC, so i measured it anyway and yes both have a BEC, but i learned that you can only use 1 ESC with a BEC...? so i only disconnected 1 red wire from an ESC,

[Evan D]

Xviper is right. Motion is wrong. Some dual motor set ups have ESCs with no BECs, they are called opto and then there is a separate BEC in the plane. Other set ups have one opto and one ESC with a BEC. The ME262 has BECs in both ESCs and can be used as is without a problem.

Here is the current ESCs that it comes with.

Freewing 70mm EDF Me 262 60A Dual Brushless ESCs [262D002001] Motion RC

[Janpabakker@gmail.com]

I have Hobbywing ESC in my ME-262 I have disconnected the red plug of 1 ESC but as you say can it just be put back in? Or can I do it the way I have done now, so disconnected the red cable from 1 ESC, by the way 1 ESC is 5 amps if I connect both in parallel do I have 10 amps?

[xviper]

I have Hobbywing ESC in my ME-262 I have disconnected the red plug of 1 ESC but as you say can it just be put back in? Or can I do it the way I have done now, so disconnected the red cable from 1 ESC, by the way 1 ESC is 5 amps if I connect both in parallel do I have 10 amps?

Of course you can just put it back in OR, just leave it the way you have it.
NO, having both BECs connected like this will NOT give you 10 amps.
Dynam has been using this sort of set up for their twin engined planes long before Freewing/Flightline started doing it. Wherever you "learned" that this is wrong should be unlearned or at least find out what the other parameters were that deemed it was bad to twin BEC leads together, for example, as in when the 2 ESCs weren't the same brand, size, age or other differences such as mismatched wiring gauge. (Was there an "old wife" involved?)

[Janpabakker@gmail.com]

Thank you, i lthanks for your info, I have not been doing it right for more than 20 years, because I always remove the red wire when I have 2 ESCs with BEC, I just leave it like this (so without 1 red wire) thanks

[Evan D]

Back in the day you had to. I would if the BEC was a linear but with switching ones most are okay Y'd.

[xviper]

Back in the day you had to. I would if the BEC was a linear but with switching ones most are okay Y'd.

This is a great addendum to make things even more clear.

[Icarus the 2nd]

Another Freewing ME-262 vid

[RIOGRANDE717]

Greetings everyone! Just signed up. I'm a tank guy, but have a strong interest in the Me 262. Had the pleasure to see a replica fly recently at the WWII Weekend in Reading, PA. So here is my question. I would like to take the plunge on the Freewing 262. Looks like a real beauty, but am I going to be in over my head as a first time flyer? Fire away! I will appreciate any and all input.

[xviper]

Greetings everyone! Just signed up. I'm a tank guy, but have a strong interest in the Me 262. Had the pleasure to see a replica fly recently at the WWII Weekend in Reading, PA. So here is my question. I would like to take the plunge on the Freewing 262. Looks like a real beauty, but am I going to be in over my head as a first time flyer? Fire away! I will appreciate any and all input.

IMO, yes, this might just be a little too big of a leap. This 262 is not a beginner plane. It has quirks that are best dealt with by someone who has a bit of RC stick time on airplanes. In fact, most EDFs can be a bit of a handful for the novice pilot. They generally tend to be quite fast and landing requires a skill set that is somewhat different than landing a prop plane. Get a more sedate prop plane to learn the basics and develop some "muscle memory" in your fingers. Your most basic would be a tricycle gear high wing trainer. If you think you are a quick learner, then perhaps another trike gear low wing plane like a T-28 will help to get you in shape for something like a 262. These are slower, giving you time to react to those "weird", uncomfortable moments. They are also easier to repair when you crash. The initial investment is also much lower than a 262. Maybe even try flying a sim for a while. You can crash and just reset.

[RIOGRANDE717]

Thank you very much. Kinda in line with what I was thinking. Much appreciated.

[mglotter87]

Hi Folks,

after finishing the March Mayhem Contest with 8th place I am very pleased and honored - so many incredibly customized and beautifully shot models and all of them would have deserved a top rank. Therefore again many thanks to all voters and of course to James and the Motion RC team for having this happened again.
And of course deepest congrads to the winner and his impressive B-24!

As promised - here now some further images of the 8th rank voted Freewing Me 262 V2, converted into a A2a Sturmvogel (stormbird) Blitzbomber, Bu.No. 110613 „9K+DK“ of 2^nd/KG 51, flown by Ofw. Hermann Wieczorek from Rheine-Hopsten airfield in February 1945.
Beside a full gear modification (100 degree front gear with 64 mm wheel and 85 mm main gear wheels as well as adding inner main gear doors) I did a full flap mod. (full flaps instead of stock split flaps) as well as a full cockpit re-do and numerous scale mods and additions (working nav. lights, SC 250 bombs, Riedel starter cones, antennas, ...).

Thanks
Ralph

hi Ralph!
Absolutely love what you've done with the paint and gear mods, really stunning work!
Would you mind sharing the plans or any build notes if available? I'd also love to hear more about the mods you've done, they look brilliant and really set it apart, especially the landing gear omw

[Browneye77]

Greetings everyone! Just signed up. I'm a tank guy, but have a strong interest in the Me 262. Had the pleasure to see a replica fly recently at the WWII Weekend in Reading, PA. So here is my question. I would like to take the plunge on the Freewing 262. Looks like a real beauty, but am I going to be in over my head as a first time flyer? Fire away! I will appreciate any and all input.

Yes, way over. It's great that the replica build peaked your interest in RC, but it's quite a learning curve and commitment before you're ready for EDF jets (electric ducted fan), that can fly at speeds over 100mph.
Find a local flying club, you'll get the help you need to get a good start. And a local field will be a FRIA so you don't have to worry about checking in with the FAA - join AMA for liability insurance, and get a trainer, like a Aeroscout RTF. A Me262 is a few more planes down the line from beginner - like maybe a half dozen. You can buy one now and hang it up for motivation, but you're likely a year out to successfully fly it and get it back home in one piece.

[Evan D]

This is not a plans built plane. Its a modified foam plane available at MotionRC.

hi Ralph!
Absolutely love what you've done with the paint and gear mods, really stunning work!
Would you mind sharing the plans or any build notes if available? I'd also love to hear more about the mods you've done, they look brilliant and really set it apart, especially the landing gear omw

[Evan D]

Not all clubs are AMA or FRIA and if they are AMA not all are a FRIA. Also flying at a FRIA doesn't mean you don't need to be registered with the FAA or take the TRUST test.

Yes, way over. It's great that the replica build peaked your interest in RC, but it's quite a learning curve and commitment before you're ready for EDF jets (electric ducted fan), that can fly at speeds over 100mph.
Find a local flying club, you'll get the help you need to get a good start. And a local field will be a FRIA so you don't have to worry about checking in with the FAA - join AMA for liability insurance, and get a trainer, like a Aeroscout RTF. A Me262 is a few more planes down the line from beginner - like maybe a half dozen. You can buy one now and hang it up for motivation, but you're likely a year out to successfully fly it and get it back home in one piece.

[Browneye77]

Not all clubs are AMA or FRIA and if they are AMA not all are a FRIA. Also flying at a FRIA doesn't mean you don't need to be registered with the FAA or take the TRUST test.

You've mis-characterized what I said.
And if a club is not AMA then what is it? What are it's members using for liability insurance?

So, you endorse people going out flying drones into emergency air support, right? 🙄

I stand by what I posted.

[Evan D]

Yes, there are clubs that are not AMA. And surprise, a lot of people fly without insurance. Not sure where you got flying drones into emergency airspace from my post.

And yes, in the US you need to register and pass the TRUST test.

But I agree 100% that people should join AMA clubs, they are wonderful places with people to help. Many are FRIAs and many have trainer aircraft and instructors to help.

Stand by your post, I don’t care.

You've mis-characterized what I said.
And if a club is not AMA then what is it? What are it's members using for liability insurance?

So, you endorse people going out flying drones into emergency air support, right? 🙄

I stand by what I posted.

[mglotter87]

This is not a plans built plane. Its a modified foam plane available at MotionRC.

Hi Evan,
thanks Im aware :), I have the same plane, I was refering to the gear mods - plans