Official Freewing 70mm Twin Me 262 Thread

[TwistedGrin]

Flight Update 07-28-2027
Purchased used from Hurst Texas Hobby Town - FreeWing V2 Grey #2 livery. IMG_4776.jpg I updated with FW PJ-50 12Blade counter rotating inrunner EDF units and 60Amp ECS's. Greater Southwest Aero Modelers of Fort Worth Texas AMA club # 1140 grass field. Heat index at or near 108f - Winds SSE 10-13mph puffs in SSW crosswinds.

Maiden was smooth and silky, fast runway passes with pleasing sound with an occaisional howl. The old V1 coloration tends to get lost in blue skies. Landing is just as smooth as take off. CG at or near 110mm via SMC 90c HV 5800/6700 mAh LiPo. 3rd flight at or near 4:45min duration landing at or near 3.92v per cell from full 4.35v charge per cell. Possible 7min flight times with varied throttle management with loops rolls and fast runway passes. Zero trim was required.

Surface travel as follows: Spektrum NX10 to Spektrum transmitter / AR8000 DSMX receiver
Aileron: 15mm up down
Elevator: 14mm up down
Rudder: 28mm
Flaps: Low 20mm / High 40mm
Ail-Ele Mix: up 2mm / 8mm

The nose section retrofitted with carbon rods inserted top and bottom adding perhaps 1 gram to the over-all weight.

This model flies as advertised very docile with no bad tendancies with or without flaps deployed. No stabilizer installed but might help in winds higher than 12mph cross winds.

I presume the latest version currently offered by MotionRC with the 12blade counter rotating EDF and 60Amp ESC package will have same flight results. Highly recommend this little bird for any pilot. Pilots new to EDF jets may want to consider this model perhaps as a second or third step up

TwistedGrin

[TwistedGrin]

I just acquired an early version FreeWing ME-262 (Grey) since I had two counter rotating FreeWing PJ50 6s 12Blade EDF units. The old FW ME-262 has 6blade Outrunner EDF's with 50amp ESC's I think? Has anyone done a valid Amp reading on our 12Blade Inrunner EDF's? I am expecting a robust sound from the 12Blade fans and hoping to have higher low RPM thrust vrs the 6Blade units.....but I am wondering if the 12Blade fans will run shorter flight durations. Comments welcome please.....

TwistedGrin

[Hybris]

I´m new in here and would like to add my thoughts about this lovely airplane. I´ve been flying this beauty for some years now and it is my favourite plane, although i´m not an expert pilot or a good lander. My first ME-262 (V2 with outrunners) lastet about 2 years and around 150 flights before i lost it due to an engine failure that my piloting skills were unable to recover. Even in the crash that destroyed most of the foam the not reinforced frontsection was undamaged. I immidiately bought the new one with inrunners and have now more than 260 flight logged with it. The not reinforced nose is still strong despite many not so great landings (i´m on my third set of wheelaxles). I get 4 minutes out of 4000 mAh, 5 minutes out of 5200 mAh and 6 minutes out of 5500 HV mAh with about 30% fuel left in each case. I have a gyro installed, but it is off most of the time and only used in very bumpy weather. My plane has a lot of "battle damage" because i´ve flown it through a tree (we have famous jumping trees in the approach sector) twice. Despite the scars it looks beautyful in flight and is a joy to operate. I have a box with my third ME-262 sitting under my bed, just in case .....

[ncflyer79]

I’m not a heavy lander but i like to beef up landing gear on all my planes. I appreciate the input and help

[xviper]

That ought to do it. However, no reinforcement is going to be 100% bulletproof. Are you a heavy lander?

[ncflyer79]

So I got my 262 on Friday and today I did my nose reinforcement. I got some 1/4 inch square tube polystyrene and extended them into the nose 3 inches. I hope it helps! What do you guys think?

[xviper]

Hey guys I just ordered one of these yesterday and im looking forward getting it built and flown. I was reading awhile back about the nose being a weak spot and needing some reinforcement. I was digging around online and found these 3D print files on thingiverse that are used to reinforce the nose area. I printed them out this morning and after looking at them and different pics online of the interior, i can definitely see why they work. Have any of you guys used these before?? or have any installation tips?? or if they are even needed with this plane anymore??? I fly off of grass which is short but our runway is not the Masters/Agusta quality lol. Thanks for any info you guys might have on it!!

If you can grease every landing, no re-inforcement is needed. However, how many of us can boast of that? OK, maybe there are some.
If your grass is lumpy/bumpy, then I would say some re-inforcement is wise. Those 3D printed things look great but they don't extend far enough forward into the foam. Take a look at this photo that was posted earlier in this thread to see what is needed. The break usually occurs at the front of the hatch opening, at the vertical flat wall. Notice how the CF square rod is shoved into the foam beside where the nose retract is? Take a piece of CF rod and cut a point into the one end so it can pierce the foam easily and send it several inches into the foam. Do it on each side and that will beef up the weak spot very well. (Sorry, don't know how to make the picture any smaller. You can go to "Photos" and find it in a more reasonable size.)

[ncflyer79]

Hey guys I just ordered one of these yesterday and im looking forward getting it built and flown. I was reading awhile back about the nose being a weak spot and needing some reinforcement. I was digging around online and found these 3D print files on thingiverse that are used to reinforce the nose area. I printed them out this morning and after looking at them and different pics online of the interior, i can definitely see why they work. Have any of you guys used these before?? or have any installation tips?? or if they are even needed with this plane anymore??? I fly off of grass which is short but our runway is not the Masters/Agusta quality lol. Thanks for any info you guys might have on it!!

[MeyerVW]

Found the spring. Thank you.

[rckruser]

Hello. I damaged my nose gear door during a move. Ordered parts but something is missing. Was there springs that kept the tension? The door just flops open.

Yes, There is a spring

XViper is correct, there are pictures in the photo section. I just took a close-up.

Bernie

[xviper]

Hello. I damaged my nose gear door during a move. Ordered parts but something is missing. Was there springs that kept the tension? The door just flops open.

You should look at the "photos" in this thread. Click on "photos" under the title of this page. I'll bet you'll find a picture on the very first page of photos that will show you exactly what you need to do and how the doors work.

[MeyerVW]

Hello. I damaged my nose gear door during a move. Ordered parts but something is missing. Was there springs that kept the tension? The door just flops open.

[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

[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.

[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]

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.

[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

[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.

[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

[RIOGRANDE717]

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