Official FlightLine F4U-1A Corsair 1600mm (63") Wingspan

[Grover54]

Hey all, I joined a new rc club in my area , the runway is finely mowed grass , how does this plane hold up on grass runways for take off and landing?

If you're on a finely mowed and leveled grass field you shouldn't have any problems. I haven't flown my bubbletop yet but all my other similar planes handle it beautifully. Although I must give credit to our Club's Field Maintenance folks, they keep our field almost like a golf course. However, I've seen some videos on YouTube flying this bird off a grass field loaded with clumps a crab grass and though it made the plane bounce around and sound like a bucket of bolts, it handled it better than expected. Those kinds of fields really beat the heck out of your plane so plan on a lot of preflight and maintenance if the field isn't groomed but hey, that's just me. ;);)

[Aros]

I fly off of grass that is far from perfect...It's not really tall grass, relatively short but it's bumpy. Handles it like a champ.

Not to mention goosing the throttle and she's airborne within 15 feet or less. LOL

[OV10]

Got it! THANKS! This may be the ticket. I've never had to do that on any plane before but then again:Scared:, this is the very first PNP new out of the box plane for me. I've had a lot of ARFs but did my own motor install and ESC programming so I bet calibration is the ticket. Stay tuned.

G........What Capt Mike's vid shows at the very least what should be basic SOP whether your doing PNP or ARF/scratch power plant installs;)

[Md_cobra]

Just did the 6&7th flight today. Liking this Corsair better with every flight. It’s refreshing to be able to buy a product, use as intended and not be the R&D for the mfg.
Good job Flightline!

[Aros]

Just did the 6&7th flight today. Liking this Corsair better with every flight. It’s refreshing to be able to buy a product, use as intended and not be the R&D for the mfg. Good job Flightline!

That really nails it for us. In year's past we were all the guinea pigs. You would take the "PNP" out of the box, have to deal with any number of issues and problems just putting the darn thing together from fitment to missing pieces, etc...Then find all the things wrong with performance and flight dynamics of the model, hoping that V2 would be better. Or maybe V3 or V4 or V8! Our mindset is with these new generation models we are developing and have been developing with Freewing is to make sure the model that you and I receive at our door has already had all the proper engineering, research and development and flight/performance testing completed while finding the best balance between price point and amenity. Alpha continues to push the envelope regarding what is possible. The quality we are seeing these days with Freewing and FlightLine is what we have all deserved all along. As technology continues to improve, so will our ability to deliver outstanding foam models at a reasonable price point.

Hallelujah! LOL

[OV10]

outstanding foam models at a reasonable price point.

Hallelujah! LOL

RPP is a perspective where I still live in the ol' days and ingrained from those procurement mgmt. days.
My sweetie keeps reminding me that I've got to get with todays costs and quit thinking I should be able to still get a Big Mac for a buck and get change back. :wackyLOL

[Cws]

Right on Aros, Freewing/Flightline is so far above the competition, I don't know that they will ever catch up.
Please keep them coming. there are a lot of airplanes that I don't have yet.

[Aros]

Please keep them coming. there are a lot of airplanes that I don't have yet.

Amen to that! So many airplane (possibilities) so little time. LOL

[Aros]

My sweetie keeps reminding me that I've got to get with todays costs and quit thinking I should be able to still get a Big Mac for a buck and get change back. :wackyLOL

HA! That reminds me when I started taking PPL lessons how my father-in-law would love to tease me about his instruction fee in the 70's per hour including fuel, rental and CFI was 15 bucks! :Scared::Crying::Not-Talking::Drooling:

[fhhuber]

HA! That reminds me when I started taking PPL lessons how my father-in-law would love to tease me about his instruction fee in the 70's per hour including fuel, rental and CFI was 15 bucks! :Scared::Crying::Not-Talking::Drooling:

The minimum wage back then was about $1.15.
Gasoline was low enough that I walked to the gas station with a gallon can and a quarter. Got a full can and a candy bar (full size).

[RichJ53]

Yeah, we sometimes forget (or at least I do sometimes) the basics. That's RC 101 but I'm still in the ditch so I'm going over to my mentor and he'll help me work it out.

....Sorry….. Hope your local support guys will help you find the issue soon. Let us know what you find out ..

All the best
Rich

[sfmadmax]

Thanks for the feedback, I just sold my Jeep today so debating pulling the trigger Monday on the plane. Wish I could swing 2 batteries but can only do 1 for now .

Got the 3d cockpit printed and I'll start painting !!! :)

I fly off of grass that is far from perfect...It's not really tall grass, relatively short but it's bumpy. Handles it like a champ.

Not to mention goosing the throttle and she's airborne within 15 feet or less. LOL

[MikeT]

MikeT,
Like your TBF.
The pilot...would hid twin brother be a fit for our Birdcage?
If so, some details on him would be cool. :Cool:

Sorry I missed you pilot question. Picked them up from this guy over at RCG. He can do different sizes and 1/2 body. Come painted.

https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3234137-1-7th-scale-WWII-Navy-pilot-full-body

Mike

[brk6188]

The only fault with this model is the lift it creates. I have trouble keeping it on the ground during take off, grass or tarmac, she is off in fifteen feet at half throttle even in calm conditions. At nominal book CG position still finding that she climbs at full throttle when trimmed for level at medium throttle. Anyone else think a little downthrust might be nice ? Have added no elevator trim at full flap setting. Flaps are on a 2 second deploy.

[Beeg]

The only fault with this model is the lift it creates. I have trouble keeping it on the ground during take off, grass or tarmac, she is off in fifteen feet at half throttle even in calm conditions. At nominal book CG position still finding that she climbs at full throttle when trimmed for level at medium throttle. Anyone else think a little downthrust might be nice ? Have added no elevator trim at full flap setting. Flaps are on a 2 second deploy.

Fault? What a terrible problem to have. Usually people complain about the totally opposite. If you think you have too much power and lift you can always load it up with weight. If you want down thrust put a couple washers on the top motor mounts. Personally I think it's just right by just easing the power in slowly.
As for climbing when you apply full throttle I think it would be strange if it didn't climb. After all you are trimming for speed. If you give it more power (increase speed) it should climb as it's trying to maintain the speed you trimmed it for. This means it has positive dynamic stability which is what you want. :Cool:

[Elbee]

A&A Beeg. I'd be surprised if you didn't need to retrim at different throttle settings. It's why the trim wheels are worn on 1:1 A/C. LOL Best, LB

[Ole-Timer]

The only fault with this model is the lift it creates. I have trouble keeping it on the ground during take off, grass or tarmac, she is off in fifteen feet at half throttle even in calm conditions. At nominal book CG position still finding that she climbs at full throttle when trimmed for level at medium throttle. Anyone else think a little downthrust might be nice ? Have added no elevator trim at full flap setting. Flaps are on a 2 second deploy.

Beeg is spot on.

That is what makes the type so desirable for me. I can add weight in paint, scale add on’s, bigger heavier tires, and at last that 8000mAh battery to fly forever.
The less throttle to cruise and perform aerobatics the better. It looks more scale and flight times are phenomenal!
Who wants to fly an underpowered rock that has to be landed at 30mph after 2 or 3 minutes of flight.

[Ole-Timer]

A&A Beeg. I'd be surprised if you didn't need to retrim at different throttle settings. It's why the trim wheels are worn on 1:1 A/C. LOL Best, LB

Amen, the trim switch was right on the control wheel of the KC-135’s. Throttle change... ... trim change... ... SOP

[Ole-Timer]

Thanks LB for the generous assistance on the cockpit.

Removed that lower section of foam and added several other tidbits.

The cockpit kit is awesome!

[Aros]

Wow, love the added black paneling/switches and custom gun sight! Looks great OT!