Official Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle Thread

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RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

I finally began landing with wheelies after using the Wheelie Guru Doug's advice not to use flaps. Once I did that wheelies started to appear.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l4gRU9x4UE

Some awesome flying skills there, especially the landings. Do you feel the stock outrunner has sufficient power? It looks like it has plenty. I am awaiting my F-15, any unique flying characteristics I should know???
Chris

[urrl]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

To me yes; the power is "sufficient" for this jet. But more is always better. She lands easier than the F-16 and overall I'd say the characteristics are very good.

[WintrSol]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

I finally began landing with wheelies after using the Wheelie Guru Doug's advice not to use flaps. Once I did that wheelies started to appear.

Have you tried those with the speed brake deployed? It would look like a more scale landing if, right after touchdown, the speed brake came up.

[XF-15DCC]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

Spent hours watching the F-15's land. I believe the term the pilots used was "eagle walk". They would brake using the aerodynamics of the wing, not using the brakes until they had to.

Great stuff urrl!

[WintrSol]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

USAF pilots used to compete on how long they could hold the nose up, but 'management' put a stop to it when they started scraping the turkey feathers. They did, however, have the speed brake deployed, but the brakes on the wheels weren't used until the last minute.

The first 'Eagle walk' was actually when they rode the column of thrust, carefully varying the left and right engine, to make the bird kind of waddle in, about 20 to 50 feet off the ground. They would then go to full power, and rocket up in front of the viewing area. I actually watched the first time it was done in a show for the generals at EAFB.

McDonnell-Douglas, retired, after 40+ years on the Eagle project.

[urrl]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

USAF pilots used to compete on how long they could hold the nose up, but 'management' put a stop to it when they started scraping the turkey feathers. They did, however, have the speed brake deployed, but the brakes on the wheels weren't used until the last minute.

The first 'Eagle walk' was actually when they rode the column of thrust, carefully varying the left and right engine, to make the bird kind of waddle in, about 20 to 50 feet off the ground. I actually watched the first time it was done in a show for the generals at EAFB.

McDonnell-Douglas, retired, after 40+ years on the Eagle project.

Very interesting anecdote, thanks. Never knew that.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1mQ12YJlB0

[WintrSol]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

USAF pilots used to compete on how long they could hold the nose up, but 'management' put a stop to it when they started scraping the turkey feathers. They did, however, have the speed brake deployed, but the brakes on the wheels weren't used until the last minute.

The first 'Eagle walk' was actually when they rode the column of thrust, carefully varying the left and right engine, to make the bird kind of waddle in, about 20 to 50 feet off the ground. I actually watched the first time it was done in a show for the generals at EAFB.

McDonnell-Douglas, retired, after 40+ years on the Eagle project.

Very interesting anecdote, thanks. Never knew that.

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To finish the walk, when they got within about 200 feet of the viewing area, they would pour on the coals, and climb straight up. They wanted to show what the first fighter with greater than 1:1 thrust could do, to the folks that got the money. Another trick was to put the gear handle up before the roll-out, and rely on the Weight-On-Wheels system to keep the gear down, until the bird started to lift, when the gear snapped up; they they would go full AB, and do a 80+ degree climb. Made for quite a show, but really hard on the engines, so they stopped that, too.

Nice video, of what looks like the MOANG jets, up there for a show.

[urrl]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

Perhaps I will try air braking with the wheelie next.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5bcttiVf2M&feature=youtu.be

[urrl]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

The twin afterburner LEDs were bought here:
http://www.rc-castle.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=272&product_id=2841

Here's this mornings flight highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjnq-Ll6_wk&feature=youtu.be

[Alpha]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

Your lights and flights look great! Thank you as always for sharing! Keep the highlight reels coming.

[urrl]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKg1VLVr3Q8&feature=youtu.be

[urrl]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

First flight under heavier fog was missed due to cam malfunction. This is second flight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bngIENGfko&feature=youtu.be

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RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

First flight under heavier fog was missed due to cam malfunction. This is second flight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bngIENGfko&feature=youtu.be

That is so cool, you must have some steel ones to take off in very limited visibility, good job!
Chris

[Despotes]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

I'm torn between this F-15 and the F-16 (which is in stock). If the F-15 won't be in stock for a while, maybe I'll get the F-16.
Is the F-15 preferred here over the F-16? Will it be worth the wait?

Thanks

[S.W.Warbirds]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

I want this plane soooooooooo bad , but with my spending on this hobby lately Im going to wait til I get past Xmas . :@

[urrl]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

Some crosswind landings were not easy, especially for those with failing landing gear.

These flights done with my new Canon G20 camcorder with the aid of a shotgun mic for better RC jet sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jz8AiomA2g&feature=youtu.be

[S.W.Warbirds]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

Nice job urrl

[OV10]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

Urrl,
Didn't look like the winds were much fun to deal with that day . Noticed a lot of runway direction switching going on for take-offs and landings.

[urrl]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

Urrl,
Didn't look like the winds were much fun to deal with that day . Noticed a lot of runway direction switching going on for take-offs and landings.

I prefer windless but I think it helps me to learn to navigate windy conditions. I'm almost too embarrassed to say I need to learn to use the rudder which I always forget to do.

[S.W.Warbirds]

RE: Freewing 90mm F-15C Eagle

When will the next shipment be in :huh: