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

[RCjetdude]

Mongo, I asked the same question on Motion RCs Facebook page. Ive searched thingiverse, yaggie, etc... but I can't seem to find one. Im having to replace my nose gear after a very hard landing that I believe a nose gear brace could've saved it. Come on guys, anybody know if there is a nose gear brace file or printed part available? Cheers!

I designed one for mine but found an additional mod even more helpful in conjunction with it. If you don't mind cutting into the foam belly a little just aft of the nose gear bay.

[Radar-Guy]

is anybody making one of the printed nose gear support plates for the A-4 yet?

Just go up to post #2106

[themudduck]

Does this plane handle grass well with the long front nose gear? Figure high alpha like a F-16 to slow it down and try to ride out as long as you can after the mains touch. Our grass is soft and short but the field in certain spots is bumpy.

I fly mine from a grass field often. The nose gear is surprisingly strong and I haven't had to replace it yet. I landed it in an plowed dirt field once (accidentally of course) and I was shocked that the gear held up, it didn't break! (it was amazing and I certainly don't recommend it). I did have some scuffs on the nose and broke the refueling probe off.

Of course that tall nose gear is not going to hold up to a crash landing, but this jet can be brought in fairly slowly with the nose up with some practice (like you said) and handles grass just fine. Landing on grass is like having brakes. I'm sure grass ops might be easier with some other jets, like the A10 for example, but if you really want the Skyhawk go ahead and get it, you can do it. Just avoid the potholes.

[RC30Flyer]

is anybody making one of the printed nose gear support plates for the A-4 yet?

Mongo, I asked the same question on Motion RCs Facebook page. Ive searched thingiverse, yaggie, etc... but I can't seem to find one. Im having to replace my nose gear after a very hard landing that I believe a nose gear brace could've saved it. Come on guys, anybody know if there is a nose gear brace file or printed part available? Cheers!

[thisguy65]

Not really, small wheels and spindly legs. It can but there are better planes.

I want this plane badly, only delta wing that can handle short grass, so I thought

[Evan D]

Not really, small wheels and spindly legs. It can but there are better planes.

Does this plane handle grass well with the long front nose gear? Figure high alpha like a F-16 to slow it down and try to ride out as long as you can after the mains touch. Our grass is soft and short but the field in certain spots is bumpy.

[thisguy65]

Does this plane handle grass well with the long front nose gear? Figure high alpha like a F-16 to slow it down and try to ride out as long as you can after the mains touch. Our grass is soft and short but the field in certain spots is bumpy.

[RichJ53]

Finally I could maiden my A-4. I have installed the FW 3530-1900 EDF, I am very satisfied with this set-up, the plane has plenty of power and is very agile. Definitely a keeper!

congratulations on your maiden flight. I really love the A4 jet. It can be a bit of a challenge at times but it just flies great. I have the stock power and its plenty for me. turn down the roll rate or add some Expo for perfect flight characteristics the A4, F35 F22 and L39 are my favorites :) is that to many?

Rich

[Hardway]

Finally I could maiden my A-4. I have installed the FW 3530-1900 EDF, I am very satisfied with this set-up, the plane has plenty of power and is very agile. Definitely a keeper!

Very nice job!!! Congrats on your maiden!!!

[Hardway]

Most Def my Next Buy. But with RNZAF Decals....

Welcome to Hobby Squawk!!! Callie has the RNZAF graphics!

[Peterboi]

Most Def my Next Buy. But with RNZAF Decals....

[Greyhound61]

Finally I could maiden my A-4. I have installed the FW 3530-1900 EDF, I am very satisfied with this set-up, the plane has plenty of power and is very agile. Definitely a keeper!

[mongo]

is anybody making one of the printed nose gear support plates for the A-4 yet?

[GBLynden]

You're welcome guys! I will say this though, if your jet flies great as is, there is no reason to mess with it IMO. There are different parts and pieces that may or may not be on it that can affect CG.

[RichJ53]

Thank you RichJ53 and e4dragongunner check this out for all of the details: https://www.motionrc.com/pages/produ...df-a-4-skyhawk

thanks for sharing the updated information. I did not know this but, my plane flies wonderfully guess I will need to recheck the CG just to know how it compares to the new info.

Rich

[Ron1950]

I never even knew about this..thanks wonder where my 45oo's will balance

[e4dragongunner]

Thanks forgot about this addendum

[GBLynden]

Thank you RichJ53 and e4dragongunner check this out for all of the details: https://www.motionrc.com/pages/produ...df-a-4-skyhawk

[RichJ53]

This is my Maiden Flight Review of the Freewing A-4 Skyhawk 80mm EDF Jet with a CG tip after the flight. Please excuse the crappy landing. That was pilot error and all on me. This plane is awesome!

Congrats on your maiden nice job

my first landing was not very pretty either but it keeps getting better :)
Rich

[e4dragongunner]

This is Awesome! Ha... I need to move my Battery Forward!