Freewing 80mm F-5E Tiger II

[jasmith41]

I joined this forum because I'm having an issue with the front gear in my brand new Freewing F-5. When I toggle my gear to deploy, the front gear door does not fully deploy. Instead, it rests against the front gear. As a result, hen I try to retract my gear, my front gear gets caught on the gear door and does not retract fully. Looking for a solution to this problem. Trying to make this a nice build...

I got rid of the gear door entirely and put a 3d printed filler piece in instead. The bird always banked hard right on lift-off and it's due to the gear door. Got rid of the gear door and the problem went away.

[Priority Aviation]

I joined this forum because I'm having an issue with the front gear in my brand new Freewing F-5. When I toggle my gear to deploy, the front gear door does not fully deploy. Instead, it rests against the front gear. As a result, hen I try to retract my gear, my front gear gets caught on the gear door and does not retract fully. Looking for a solution to this problem. Trying to make this a nice build...

[gooniac33]

You were spot-on. I replaced the gear door with the 3d printed filler panel and she took off straight as an arrow this past weekend. Thank you x3 for the piece of wisdom and thanks to the mud duck for printing it for me...

Glad it helped!! I still need to get mine printed!!

[Amahoser]

what brand and model camera is that?

Insta360 Go2. Surprisingly good quality for such a lightweight camera.

Jose

[jasmith41]

Nick took his F5 for a flight so I mounted a camera on it. Looks great with horizon lock mode!

https://youtu.be/2kMqcBOqHB4

Jose

what brand and model camera is that?

[Amahoser]

Nick took his F5 for a flight so I mounted a camera on it. Looks great with horizon lock mode!

https://youtu.be/2kMqcBOqHB4

Jose

[jasmith41]

Its the nose gear door. I used flight modes to get rid of it on mine but Eventually just removed the door. I want to try the 3D printed insert for the gear since that should help clean it up a bit more. .

And just FYI mine rolled and yawed to the right with the gear door in place when gear was extended...

You were spot-on. I replaced the gear door with the 3d printed filler panel and she took off straight as an arrow this past weekend. Thank you x3 for the piece of wisdom and thanks to the mud duck for printing it for me...

[paulrkytek]

Here‘s a photo, distance base (top) to axle is 6mm less compared to stock 80mm F-86 strut.

Thanks, by the time I have added a longer pin and the larger wheel it should be bang on . If it all works ok I will post on F86 thread incase anyone else wants to do this.
Paul

[Radar-Guy]

I am looking to use the F5E trailing link mains for my F86 sabre but need to know the length of the oleos to ensure they will fit. Motion r.c wont give me the dimensions so can anyone out there measure one for me.
Thanks


Paul

Here‘s a photo, distance base (top) to axle is 6mm less compared to stock 80mm F-86 strut.

[paulrkytek]

I am looking to use the F5E trailing link mains for my F86 sabre but need to know the length of the oleos to ensure they will fit. Motion r.c wont give me the dimensions so can anyone out there measure one for me.
Thanks


Paul

[jasmith41]

I goofed on that one. Here it is:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5278350

thank you...

[Slice1969]

I goofed on that one. Here it is:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5278350

[jasmith41]

I recently purchase a lightly used F-5. I haven't had the chance to fly it yet due to weather, but I made a couple of mods that I 3d printed. I wanted to install a gyro, but wanted to keep it as far back as possible, but still be able to access the gains.

While setting everything up, I discovered how easily the nosegear door hinge pins break, so I designed a replacement that glues in place. It also has a nosegear brace designed into it. The weight is the same as the stock door and spring.

Hobby Eagle Gyro Bracket: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5278357/files

Nosegear door replacement: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5278357/files

can you post the thingverse file for the gear door again please...? the one above is a duplicate of the gyro mount file... (unless i missed something...)...

[jasmith41]

Its the nose gear door. I used flight modes to get rid of it on mine but Eventually just removed the door. I want to try the 3D printed insert for the gear since that should help clean it up a bit more. .

And just FYI mine rolled and yawed to the right with the gear door in place when gear was extended...

no sh*t...

i've been fighting that from day one, but what you said makes perfect sense. thanks for that tidbit. i can recenter my ailerons now... :)

also, looking forward to you F15 review. i have one i haven't flown yet but i'm anxious to now... may swap out the power as well...

[gooniac33]

My F5 banks right a bit on take-off. It's happening pretty consistently. Has anyone else had this issue? Is the solution to program a few degrees of left aileron into it to counter?
Also, on battery position, if I push the battery / CG back a little, will this reduce its tendency to want to bounce when landing...?
Any wisdom / tips on flying this would be appreciated.

Its the nose gear door. I used flight modes to get rid of it on mine but Eventually just removed the door. I want to try the 3D printed insert for the gear since that should help clean it up a bit more. .

And just FYI mine rolled and yawed to the right with the gear door in place when gear was extended...

[Slice1969]

I finally got to maiden the new to me F-5. It's a great performing airplane, and was much more nimble at high speed than I expected.

I am using HRB 5000mah packs, with unlimited vertical. I was grinning ear to ear. Much more fun to fly than my Freewing F/A-18.

[MikeT]

NICE!
Mike

[Czonio]

I converted my F-5 to a T-38 Talon. I made custom wheels and tires, intake, dual canopy, engine scoops and antennas.

[Slice1969]

I recently purchase a lightly used F-5. I haven't had the chance to fly it yet due to weather, but I made a couple of mods that I 3d printed. I wanted to install a gyro, but wanted to keep it as far back as possible, but still be able to access the gains.

While setting everything up, I discovered how easily the nosegear door hinge pins break, so I designed a replacement that glues in place. It also has a nosegear brace designed into it. The weight is the same as the stock door and spring.

Hobby Eagle Gyro Bracket: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5278357/files

Nosegear door replacement: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5278357/files

[Radar-Guy]

Where is everyone installing their receivers?

Mine sits on a 3d printed tray between the intakes. Here's the file plus a file for a nose gear brace.