Official Freewing 80mm A-4E/F Skyhawk Thread

[flyinhigh042]

Hello from a newbie... Lookin' good Flyinhigh042, We have some Callie Graphics too, This is a bird that was in Chu Lai during my tour in the early 70s...

Thanks! And same to you. The refueling probe is very cool. Well done.

[Evan D]

Welcome! Nice Scooter and Tiger Cat.

[Oh Suzanna!]

Hello from a newbie... Lookin' good Flyinhigh042, We have some Callie Graphics too, This is a bird that was in Chu Lai during my tour in the early 70s...

[flyinhigh042]

The A-4 is ready for a maiden. What a nice looking model. Very good fit and finish overall. If it flies as good as it looks, it will be a winner. I did my homework. Moved the CG slightly FWD of recommend, reduced aileron travel... I added an Aura-8 and a Castle BEC. Ohh, and the Callie Graphics look great. I picked the red Marines scheme hoping it will improve visibility.

Which Motion/Freewing should I get next? Haha

[JLambCWU]

Tearing up another Utah sunset with out custom painted birds. Jeremy is getting new motors for the Tomcat to try and keep up with my A-4 😆

Decals by Callie graphics

[Corsair nut]

Coyote137...awesome argentine A4!!! Ill have to dig up the picture i took with one of these on a pole in mendoza argentina :)

[AceMigKiller]

Nicely done!

[EA-6B Geek]

[QUOTE=coyote137;n266388]skyhawk painting done,
thinking of my cousin who seen them flying over his ship HMS Fearless during falklands war

That looks great!!

[Beeg]

skyhawk painting done,
thinking of my cousin who seen them flying over his ship HMS Fearless during falklands war

Nicely done!

[coyote137]

skyhawk painting done,
thinking of my cousin who seen them flying over his ship HMS Fearless during falklands war

[flyinhigh042]

I'll sell you one cheap out of my Flexjet, never used once, I don't use gyros. Give me a PM if interested.

PM sent, thanks!

[Phantom]

Great thanks! I’ve been using the Aura-8 gyros in my EDF’s with great results. I will pick up another Aura for the A-4. And I’ll definitely report on the performance of the upgraded version. Our local club is at 4500’. We will see how it does. My other Freewing EDF’s still do quite well despite the altitude.

I'll sell you one cheap out of my Flexjet, never used once, I don't use gyros. Give me a PM if interested.

[flyinhigh042]

In addition to the forward cg and cranked down ailerons, I run an Eagle A-3L gyro in both of mine. Makes them just that much more enjoyable to fly. Good luck with yours! Give us a report on that new “High Performance” set up.

Great thanks! I’ve been using the Aura-8 gyros in my EDF’s with great results. I will pick up another Aura for the A-4. And I’ll definitely report on the performance of the upgraded version. Our local club is at 4500’. We will see how it does. My other Freewing EDF’s still do quite well despite the altitude.

[EA-6B Geek]

Here we go again! I’m so excited to add the A-4 to my EDF fleet. The scale lines of the A-4 have always been appealing to me. From the Blue Angel days flying the A-4, to Vipers ride in Top Gun.

I’ve read a lot of positive things about this model. As the setup is concerned, dial the ailerons back and start with a slightly fwd CG. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

In addition to the forward cg and cranked down ailerons, I run an Eagle A-3L gyro in both of mine. Makes them just that much more enjoyable to fly. Good luck with yours! Give us a report on that new “High Performance” set up.

[flyinhigh042]

Here we go again! I’m so excited to add the A-4 to my EDF fleet. The scale lines of the A-4 have always been appealing to me. From the Blue Angel days flying the A-4, to Vipers ride in Top Gun.

I’ve read a lot of positive things about this model. As the setup is concerned, dial the ailerons back and start with a slightly fwd CG. Any other suggestions? Thanks!

[Bogietrim]

I've heard that 5000 mah batteries are recommended for this plane.

So, here are a few budget 5000 mah options for consideration:

1. CNHL "Black" 40C: ~$53 EA - I have four of these, they're not the best, but will get you flying
2. CNHL "Black" 65C: ~$65 EA - I have two of these, they're better
3. Turnigy HD 60C: ~$75 EA - these are pretty good, but heavy, I have four - they weigh ~10% more than a typical battery though
4. HRB 60C ~$69 EA - these are actually pretty decent. I don't see much difference between these and the Turnigy's in flight and they're a touch lighter

I'm heavy on the throttle, but to land at high 3.7's per cell, I set my timer at 3 minutes. Yes, it's a short flight (most EDFs are), but I have a fair number of batteries now.

I have found that this airframe handles the weight of a 6000mah battery pretty well. I recently lost 2 5000 packs and am down to just 2 of those sizes left. I have several 6000’s and they work well in this plane.

[Mizer67]

Good info, that there are options. Right now I think the biggest batteries I have are 4s for my avios albatross.

Once you go all-in on 6S, you'll never go back. You'll just start looking for new planes that match the batteries you have.

[Steelon Steel]

I've heard that 5000 mah batteries are recommended for this plane.

So, here are a few budget 5000 mah options for consideration:

1. CNHL "Black" 40C: ~$53 EA - I have four of these, they're not the best, but will get you flying
2. CNHL "Black" 65C: ~$65 EA - I have two of these, they're better
3. Turnigy HD 60C: ~$75 EA - these are pretty good, but heavy, I have four - they weigh ~10% more than a typical battery though
4. HRB 60C ~$69 EA - these are actually pretty decent. I don't see much difference between these and the Turnigy's in flight and they're a touch lighter

I'm heavy on the throttle, but to land at high 3.7's per cell, I set my timer at 3 minutes. Yes, it's a short flight (most EDFs are), but I have a fair number of batteries now.

Good info, that there are options. Right now I think the biggest batteries I have are 4s for my avios albatross.

[Mizer67]

That sounds better. I guess I shouldn’t be such stick in the mud!

I've heard that 5000 mah batteries are recommended for this plane.

So, here are a few budget 5000 mah options for consideration:

1. CNHL "Black" 40C: ~$53 EA - I have four of these, they're not the best, but will get you flying
2. CNHL "Black" 65C: ~$65 EA - I have two of these, they're better
3. Turnigy HD 60C: ~$75 EA - these are pretty good, but heavy, I have four - they weigh ~10% more than a typical battery though
4. HRB 60C ~$69 EA - these are actually pretty decent. I don't see much difference between these and the Turnigy's in flight and they're a touch lighter

I'm heavy on the throttle, but to land at high 3.7's per cell, I set my timer at 3 minutes. Yes, it's a short flight (most EDFs are), but I have a fair number of batteries now.

[Beeg]

If you spend $100 on a battery and get 100 flights out of it that's pretty cheap entertainment. Even if you only get 50 flights I'd buy that!