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

[Jimbobtheflimbob]

Its just that i've had some bad experiences lately with non-spektrum DSMX recievers and I havent yet had any issues with genuine spektrum gear. I've heard very good things about the Lemon RXs that the admiral recievers are based on but having had my durafly tundra, df bf109, eflite p47, spitfire and t28 all have lock outs recently im trying to stick with AR610s. Im tempted by the RX600 but im avoiding buying any more DSMX gear as if I have another problem im going to switch to frsky so i'd rather not spend any more money on DSMX stuff. I know that DSMX is very solid but my field is not far from 2 large cell towers and it seems to mess with spektrum so i've becomne a bit paranoid! :(

[Woodcock]

Each new bird is a challenge to make everything fit and be within reach for adjustment (gyro) and not be a rat's nest... I usually spend way more time on that, and servo set up and adjustments that building the plane... :Cool:

Hey buddy, Just wondering why use an external Gyro box, and not just use the new Admiral Receiver with the gyro built in? I put gyros in everything I build. Just never installed a gyro only. I've used both Admirals, and AR636. If it's because you don't do spectrum please accept my apologies for not keeping up. Your wiring looks nice in that A-4. In other words, are the stand alone gyros better than the integrated ones?

Best Regards
Woody

[Jimbobtheflimbob]

Thanks. I normally don't use gyros but here in the UK its always windy and its normally a crosswind at my field which makes landing very tricky as it likes to oscillate from side to side on approach.

[Hardway]

I do. Both potentiometers set to 10:30-11:00 position to start...

[Jimbobtheflimbob]

Anyone using a Hobbyeagle gyro? If so what gains?

[Petronio]

Ehhhh FW`s F18 is your guess I suppose xdd? Re landing and flight, we always like them dirty Lol.

[RuthR720]

The wind favored a dirt takeoff/landing. This jet is awesome! I can’t wait for Freewing’s new F-18!

https://youtu.be/ROQelBfxegs

[Orions Mace 1]

Has anyone tried the Admiral 5100 70c yet?

[Jackcannon]

Has anyone tried the powerplant from the new Tiger Meet Mirage in the A4. I realize they are two very different airframes (and weight class) but I’m looking for a little bit more power from my stock A4.

[Petronio]

No idea what frame...can ask if you wish? Yep he was flying in 5,8ghz but he was having a hard time keeping up with the speed and I could not fly more than half throttle :D.
Valkpilot that works many times the other way around too xD

[Valkpilot]

Just finished detailling my A4. Maidened her 2 weeks ago, now she's completely ready for service!

Belgium, you lucky bastich! There's several companies in Europe that will deliver anywhere in Europe but won't ship to the US that have planes I love.

[e4dragongunner]

Actually I planned on installing one before buying mine but saw several comments from people saying they did not notice any difference or hardly noticeable so I didnt mount any. At this point I do not find the A4 needs it at all but it is true it helps a lot and the A4 is sensitive to wind. Apropo flight today with wind:

https://youtu.be/1C2E8E4vk_M

https://youtu.be/6aaIZrfu9P0

Thanks to my mate AndriuP6 for recording :).

Awesome... Which Chase Drone? FPV???

[seaviper]

Negative sir. That T-45 is heavy enough to penetrate the wind nicely. Gyro free at the moment.

[EA-6B Geek]

It's my first experience with a gyro, I was very pleased. Just pulled the trigger on two more, one for the TA-4J, and one for the F-4. The F-4 is so solid, I don't think it really needs one, but it can't hurt. Are you using one in your T-45 Sea Viper?

[Petronio]

Actually I planned on installing one before buying mine but saw several comments from people saying they did not notice any difference or hardly noticeable so I didnt mount any. At this point I do not find the A4 needs it at all but it is true it helps a lot and the A4 is sensitive to wind. Apropo flight today with wind:

https://youtu.be/1C2E8E4vk_M

https://youtu.be/6aaIZrfu9P0

Thanks to my mate AndriuP6 for recording :).

[seaviper]

Man those are some nice looking A-4s.
The A-4 needs a gyro for sure on a windy day. My Scooter doesn't have one though.

[Hardway]

Flew with the Eagle A3 on board the A-4 for the first time today. Makes a noticeable difference. I'll be buying a few more!

Love the A3-L in all my birds... Some, like the Tigercat, don't "need" it, but when you switch it on, you are just locked in if set up correctly. Some planes, like my little Fokker Triplane from Art Tech was just about unflyable. On my second triplane, it flew just about as good as you could expect, first flight. Not great, but manageable... (first one had one successful flight out of nine) LOL. The entire point is, the little gyro is a great help!!! :Cool::Cool:

[EA-6B Geek]

Flew with the Eagle A3 on board the A-4 for the first time today. Makes a noticeable difference. I'll be buying a few more!

[Petronio]

Looks awesomeee!

[Hardway]

[QUOTE=aeroscale;n144973]My Scooter...

Nice!!! Welcome to Hobby Squawk.:Cool: