Official FlightLine OV-10 Bronco Discussion Thread

[desertdrifter7]

Well, I am waiting for my batteries so that I can balance my OV-10. The only issues I had were with electronics connections and placement of my Eagle A3S3 gyro and receiver. I know that many would look on disdain with my using a gyro but I find the gyro helps make my flying more enjoyable and less stressful. For the gyro I first checked to see that the "platform" below the opening for the main center wing wires and cables was reasonably level with the battery platform. I placed small levels on the battery platform and the platform and leveled it. I then coated a 1/4 inch piece of balsa wood with tongue oil. After it dried, I glued it onto the platform under the center wing for my gyro. I can tell you it was a chore to get all of the wires, the gyro, and the receiver into that small space. I hope that James also completes a video for the wiring of the "blue box." The instructions were not clear as to which light input to use for the light wire coming from the main center wing section and there were several choices to choose from. It was also not clear that the elevator was to be connected directly to the receiver or in my case, the rudder output on my gyro instead of the "blue box." And, finally, I wasn't sure if the ribbon cables were supposed to go into specific slots on the "blue box." Fortunately, MotionRC technical support was able to clearly guide me through the electrical connections. I can hardly wait for my batteries to arrive so I can take this plane out.

[Mr D]

Success! First two flights in the book. All expectations met. Thanks to all the advice. No surprises, but do reverse the elevator mix on flaps to Nose down.

[xviper]

Anyone know which Blue Box port the 2 wire light connector from the center wing harness should be plugged into?

Most Freewing planes come with an insert inside the manual. Didn't you get one? The legend tells you what each set of pins do. Your blue box should look like the one in this post:

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/rc-warbirds/247933-official-flightline-ov-10-bronco-discussion-thread?p=260594#post260594

On that box, there are only 8 sets of pins that are "2 pins". Those are for the lights, which are almost always 2 pins. Each set of pins does something different with the light that's plugged into it. Take your pick of what you want yours to do.

[Dkurtzid]

Anyone know which Blue Box port the 2 wire light connector from the center wing harness should be plugged into?

[xviper]

Yes the UBEC power lead is marked throttle as well. I am using a Spektrum AR636 and am plugging the UBEC in the first (bind) port., you could also add a “Y” connector and double up at another port as well.

Someone at the factory should tell that worker to NOT put a "throttle" label on that lead. It only serves to confound those who don't know what to do with a lead that emanates from a UBEC. I've see posts from lots of people who ask, "What do I do with this?"

Yes it can be, but I met the driver and it went immediately into garage. It was never in the sun.

If you look closely you can see that the part only gatored were the packaging support wasn't protecting the part.

No other parts were gatored.

WOW! If that can happen under the factory ceiling lights before the box is closed, imagine what the whole plane will look like after only a few flights in the sun.

[James]

Thanks James, that explains it very well. Above is a question about the throttle setup and BEC connection that may need your special picture tutorial also.
Mine is getting a repaint to Desert Storm VMO2 so ill get pics posted once done. Doing my own vinyl also.

Well, the throttle is pre y'd on the center wing since it comes from both ESC's in the booms. So that y is what plugs into the throttle port. Then the ubec lead is attached to the ubec, so that is what will give you receiver power and should be plugged into any open port on the receiver.

So I have 1 of the Broncos bound to a 6 channel stability plus gyro, where the bind port can also serve as a 7th channel after binding. So to bind it I didn't plug in flaps, plugged the ubec into the aux1 channel with the bind plug in the bind/aux 2 channel. Once bound, unplug and swap the ubec lead into the bind/aux 2 port and put your flaps back into aux 1.

So looking at the spare parts, the lead coming from this ubec should NOT go into your throttle port.

[Jdrudick]

I want this bird so bad! Just started flying RC planes after flying helos for a few years and love it so much more so far. This will be my "big" plane purchase soon.

[Gilatrout]

That NM sun is really brutal to affect it while still in the box. Hope MRC can do you right with another wing maybe.

Yes it can be, but I met the driver and it went immediately into garage. It was never in the sun.

If you look closely you can see that the part only gatored were the packaging support wasn't protecting the part.

No other parts were gatored.

[sam51401]

Mine arrived today. Everything looked good in box, but when I just opened the bag containing the starboard wing, it was severely gatored.

That NM sun is really brutal to affect it while still in the box. Hope MRC can do you right with another wing maybe.

[sam51401]

Thanks James, that explains it very well. Above is a question about the throttle setup and BEC connection that may need your special picture tutorial also.
Mine is getting a repaint to Desert Storm VMO2 so ill get pics posted once done. Doing my own vinyl also.

[Gilatrout]

Mine arrived today. Everything looked good in box, but when I just opened the bag containing the starboard wing, it was severely gatored.

[Mr D]

Yes they are both tagged "throttle". I also think it is a power lead as it is coming off the UBEC, but it never hurts to check with the group just to be sure.

Yes the UBEC power lead is marked throttle as well. I am using a Spektrum AR636 and am plugging the UBEC in the first (bind) port., you could also add a “Y” connector and double up at another port as well.

[James]

Pilots! Our CS team is getting lots of questions regarding how to setup the flaps on the OV-10. So I will 100% make a video doing it again although you can see me do it on our live show here: https://youtu.be/P54ud8NdwT0?t=4179

But, I whipped up a quick diagram that explains it. Basically, you are supplied the 3-way servo extension for the flaps. You will have both inboard flap leads connected to the center wing section, so plug each end of those into 2 of the 3-way extension slots. Then, your outboard flaps signals are sent into the blue box via the ribbon cable, so take the flap lead coming out of the blue box and put that into the third open slot on the 3-way servo extension. Then plug the single end of the 3-way extension into your flap port on your RX



Hope this helps!

[sailing1]

Yes they are both tagged "throttle". I also think it is a power lead as it is coming off the UBEC, but it never hurts to check with the group just to be sure.

[xviper]

Got my Bronco yesterday and getting ready to install the Admiral RX6000SP Stability Plus receiver. Have everything hooked up (thanks for tip on Flaps) except for the throttle leads. Not totally sure where the throttle leads go. Pretty sure the double lead marked throttle goes to the throttle port on the receiver but not sure where the lead marked throttle coming off of the UBEC plugs in. Thanks for any assistance.

Are you sure it's marked "throttle"? I don't think that's a throttle lead. That's likely a power lead that plugs into any empty port on the RX or you can "Y" it to any used port. It provides power to the RX.

[sailing1]

Got my Bronco yesterday and getting ready to install the Admiral RX6000SP Stability Plus receiver. Have everything hooked up (thanks for tip on Flaps) except for the throttle leads. Not totally sure where the throttle leads go. Pretty sure the double lead marked throttle goes to the throttle port on the receiver but not sure where the lead marked throttle coming off of the UBEC plugs in. Thanks for any assistance.

[Mr D]

Ready for maiden flight tomorrow, weather permitting. Installed an AS3X receiver to allow for an expanded wind envelope.

[James]

Has anyone got out to fly it yet? Can't wait to see some maidens!

[Uncle Bob's RC]

Thank you so much Alpha, MRC, and Flightline for this beautiful airplane, it is everything I hoped for and more. I can't wait to get it assembled and out to the flying field.

[Mr D]

There has been some confusion on how to wire the flaps using the provided tri-harness. The two outer flaps come into the blue MCB box through the ribbon cables. You take the male to male out put from the blue MCB box and insert it into the tri-harness instead of going straight to your RX. You then take the two inboard flap connections and also insert them into the tri-harness before running it straight to your receiver. In short: take all three cords labeled FLAP, insert them into tri-harness, and go straight to the RX with it.

ALL PILOTS TAKE NOTE OF THIS INSTRUCTION. Spent a few confusing minutes figuring this out as well. I wish I had seen this post first and I wouldn’t had been struggling and wondering what I was doing wrong. Boomer senior moment. 🤪