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

[e4dragongunner]

Same Taranis but three different transmitters and a bunch of receivers (had over $1K in this stuff) range checked all. I'm glad I switched to the Jeti - no more problems. We had several folks at the field that had similar problems - must have been a bad batch of equipment. Jeti will be the last system I will ever need.
Take care.

AMEN!! LOVE MY DS16. Pricey, but IMHO the Best!!!

[TPS]

What is a taranis x3?

I use the taranis x9D and have zero signal issues.
Did you use a receiver that had been in a crash? Did you ever check rssi (taranis shows rssi) before flying?

Same Taranis but three different transmitters and a bunch of receivers (had over $1K in this stuff) range checked all. I'm glad I switched to the Jeti - no more problems. We had several folks at the field that had similar problems - must have been a bad batch of equipment. Jeti will be the last system I will ever need.
Take care.

[seaviper]

What is a taranis x3?

I use the taranis x9D and have zero signal issues.
Did you use a receiver that had been in a crash? Did you ever check rssi (taranis shows rssi) before flying?

[TPS]

AHHHH another Jeti man! Love it !!!
Just purchased my DS16 and the A-4 will be the 1st ship on this new set. Absolutely love the flexibility and command this radio has.

I had the Taranis x3 and lost several planes because of signal loss. So, it's pay me now or pay me later. The Jeti does not have any range problems and with its many options it will last as long as you are in this hobby. A little learning curve but the website has many how-to videos and you don't have to read the manual. You won't regret buying this quality radio. It outperforms all the rest no matter the price.
The best!

[EA-6B Geek]

Saw this today, Ypsilanti, MI. Nicely restored. Always great to see one of these up close.

[bill34207]

I tend to use my thumbs. Shorter & stronger than the index finger

[themudduck]

I have an Easy-balancer, its called "my index fingers".
heh heh heh heh :Smug: well it works just fine for me.

[Pheonix]

See my comment on the previous page on using the EZ balancer.

[Pheonix]

I have used the EZ Balance and it works well. Just make sure the CG is aligned with the slot on the arms. I use a string to help me make the slot to make sure I am on the balance point. I cannot tell from your photo if this is done or not. I compared the EZ machine to the Xicoy and they are very close. I prefer the Xicoy as it required data input.

[e4dragongunner]

Got to get going on my F-14......

[EA-6B Geek]

LOLLOLLOLLOLThanks Gentlemen!! Y'all are killing me with the TopGun stuff! Gbruce, your A-4 looks great.

[e4dragongunner]

I want another to do the Aggressor Livery!

[Hardway]

My geeky Top Gun bros!!!! I remember when that came out like it was yesterday..... But not so much... A few years gone by now.

[Hardway]

Just...... YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL Break now Jester!!!

[seaviper]

Holy *** its viper

[e4dragongunner]

Good morning gentlemen The temperature is 110 degrees!!

[gbruce]

Great info guys!!

Mine is not ready for flight yet as it is in the paint shop. Just waiting for Graphics ordered from Callie.

[seaviper]

Outstanding!

[e4dragongunner]

So!! SUC..... CCESS!!! Many Thanks gentlemen! 3 Fantastic flights today Admiral 5000's and Gens ACE 5000's 4 min each 30% left. ( Haven't soldered up the MUI's yet) so still flying with a timer.
All greasers !!

Agree totally on Low rates .....Ailerons are at 11mm. Plenty! I do like hight rate on elevator for landing :-)

Signed a VERY grateful EDF Pilot! Oh and 2 flights on my Avanti! :-)

LOVE MY SCOOTER!

[seaviper]

After a while this edge at the top of the intakes takes a beating from the battery cables.

I put a strip of tape over the edges to protect them