Originally posted by mongo
View Post
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Official Freewing 80mm A-4E/F Skyhawk Thread
Collapse
X
-
-
Originally posted by thisguy65 View PostDoes this plane handle grass well with the long front nose gear? Figure high alpha like a F-16 to slow it down and try to ride out as long as you can after the mains touch. Our grass is soft and short but the field in certain spots is bumpy.
Of course that tall nose gear is not going to hold up to a crash landing, but this jet can be brought in fairly slowly with the nose up with some practice (like you said) and handles grass just fine. Landing on grass is like having brakes. I'm sure grass ops might be easier with some other jets, like the A10 for example, but if you really want the Skyhawk go ahead and get it, you can do it. Just avoid the potholes.Marc flies FW & FL: AL37, MiG-29, T45,F4, A4, A10, F104 70 and 90, P38, Dauntless SBD, Corsair, B17, B24, B26 & P61, Lipp.P19, ME262, Komets, Vampire, SeaVixen, FMS Tigercat, FOX Glider & Radian XL.
Rabid Models foamies, including my 8' B17 & 9' B36... and my Mud Ducks! www.rabidmodels.com
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by RC30Flyer View Post
Mongo, I asked the same question on Motion RCs Facebook page. Ive searched thingiverse, yaggie, etc... but I can't seem to find one. Im having to replace my nose gear after a very hard landing that I believe a nose gear brace could've saved it. Come on guys, anybody know if there is a nose gear brace file or printed part available? Cheers!
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by RC30Flyer View PostRCJetDude... can you show a pic of your brace and additional mod?
Comment
-
my long awaited A-4 arrived yesterday... sure is bigger in person
started assembly last night and had to stop as the rudder servo started screaming... stripped ... frustrated I called it a night and this morning called Motion who said to create a ticket, so I did... then I go to check the plane over again, cycled the retracts a couple times and the port retract sticks\stays midway down.... what the heck?
are all these servos an issue?
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by HuffDaddy View Postmy long awaited A-4 arrived yesterday... sure is bigger in person
started assembly last night and had to stop as the rudder servo started screaming... stripped ... frustrated I called it a night and this morning called Motion who said to create a ticket, so I did... then I go to check the plane over again, cycled the retracts a couple times and the port retract sticks\stays midway down.... what the heck?
are all these servos an issue?
Woodcock
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by HuffDaddy View Postmy long awaited A-4 arrived yesterday... sure is bigger in person
started assembly last night and had to stop as the rudder servo started screaming... stripped ... frustrated I called it a night and this morning called Motion who said to create a ticket, so I did... then I go to check the plane over again, cycled the retracts a couple times and the port retract sticks\stays midway down.... what the heck?
are all these servos an issue?
Did some quasi formation flying today with another Scooter at the E-Jets event, Deer Creek State Park, Ohio. Big fun!
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by Jdcrow View PostGot to maiden my A-4 Sunday. Grass Field, No Flaps on initial flight. She took right to the skys. Admiral Pro 6000 50c. no gyro. winds 5-10 just slightly cross the field. I never had to make one click of trim. What a great aircraft. Callie GraphicsI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
AMA#116446
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by HuffDaddy View Postmy long awaited A-4 arrived yesterday... sure is bigger in person
started assembly last night and had to stop as the rudder servo started screaming... stripped ... frustrated I called it a night and this morning called Motion who said to create a ticket, so I did... then I go to check the plane over again, cycled the retracts a couple times and the port retract sticks\stays midway down.... what the heck?
are all these servos an issue?
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by Jdcrow View PostGot to maiden my A-4 Sunday. Grass Field, No Flaps on initial flight. She took right to the skys. Admiral Pro 6000 50c. no gyro. winds 5-10 just slightly cross the field. I never had to make one click of trim. What a great aircraft. Callie Graphics
Rich
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by RichJ53 View Post
Congratulations! looks great too. This is under rated jet and tons of fun. It can be a nit tricky during landing but very predictable.
Rich
i did manage to snap it twice on a reverse cuban, but she recovered nicely. Lots of elevator authority.
only item i keep struggling with is getting her to settle nose up when i drop the flaps for landings. wants to push the nose down slightly with each step of flap.
Flying off Grass field and she handles it well.
- Likes 1
Comment
-
Originally posted by Jdcrow View Post
more i fly it, the more i really enjoy this bird. it is such a presence in the air. piercing speed and awesome photo opportunity casual pace flybys.
i did manage to snap it twice on a reverse cuban, but she recovered nicely. Lots of elevator authority.
only item i keep struggling with is getting her to settle nose up when i drop the flaps for landings. wants to push the nose down slightly with each step of flap.
Flying off Grass field and she handles it well.
Enjoy....
Rich
Comment
Comment