Finally took my 104 to the sky's, she's fast, but really fun to fly I butted the 5200 up to the connection board seem to be spot on with the cg. Really enjoy this plane.
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View PostFinally took my 104 to the sky's, she's fast, but really fun to fly I butted the 5200 up to the connection board seem to be spot on with the cg. Really enjoy this plane.
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Yeah, I'm using a frsky receiver with a built in gyro. On landing I flew it flat to the ground and last second pulled the nose up enough I scrapped the tale just a bit. But it did come down with some speed to it. Took off with 15° of flaps, and also landed with 15°. There was a 90° cross wind so that made things interesting. I hope the way I landed this will translate to the f16. It definitely felt better to me.
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View PostYeah, I'm using a frsky receiver with a built in gyro. On landing I flew it flat to the ground and last second pulled the nose up enough I scrapped the tale just a bit. But it did come down with some speed to it. Took off with 15° of flaps, and also landed with 15°. There was a 90° cross wind so that made things interesting. I hope the way I landed this will translate to the f16. It definitely felt better to me.
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View PostYeah i hear ya, luckly I'm on a grass field so it doesn't scrape it too bad
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View PostFinally took my 104 to the sky's, she's fast, but really fun to fly I butted the 5200 up to the connection board seem to be spot on with the cg. Really enjoy this plane.
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I am an RC addict and innovator that loves to share my knowledge with those that need help. Ask me anything via PM if you need help! Check out my Website here https://www.gooniac33.me/
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Originally posted by gooniac33 View PostCongrats man!! I miss mine and may not be able to get this one back together. Will take about $180 in parts... we shall see!!
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Originally posted by DCORSAIR View Post
Oh yeah, forgot you fly off grass, good to see you enjoying the F-104, it's not for everyone but those who do own it seem to like the challenge, great talking with you and go out and enjoy it some more.
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View Post
Yes sir, I totally understand. Maybe just alittle at a time, there's just something special about the missle with a man in it!Check me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
I am an RC addict and innovator that loves to share my knowledge with those that need help. Ask me anything via PM if you need help! Check out my Website here https://www.gooniac33.me/
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Had to paint it in high visibility to se it....When I finaly got the "stick shake" out of my body it did fly nicely. But it is probable the most difficult plana I have tryed..
Very special plane. Its is heavy with smal wings...You realy have to keep the speed up. So this is the definition of "the need for speed" ;-) Very rewarding ...
What do you think of the landing...Took some before i got it ;-)
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My F-104 ARF Plus arrived a few days ago and I've just finished installing the EDF unit from the 90mm Eflite Viper. It's actually 100g lighter than the stock Freewing unit meant for the 104. It took some foam carving to make it fit and the 3 motor wires will need to be extended as I'm also using the Avian ESC from the Viper so I can get the thrust reverse. I'll be also using the Spektrum 737T from the Viper so the Freewing gyro will be removed in favor of the AS3X/SAFE in the Spektrum RX. Will also add an Assan steering gyro. To operate the speedbrakes, I'll bind, in tandem, a Lemon 10-ch RX and use Ch. 8 for that function and possibly piggyback them onto the same switch I use for thrust reverse - thrust reverse ON, speedbrakes deploy. As the build progresses, I'm sure that hurdles will be encountered so some of these plans may have to be modified.
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