Official FlightLine RC 1600mm F7F-3 Tigercat Thread

[theoldALFER]

WelI saved my pennies and I saved my dimes...
so I could buy a brand new —— Tigercat.

Callie and Motion are sending my replacement Cat items, so soon my fleet will be replenished!
i’ll make sure that the same gremlins that did in my first Cat don’t rear their evil heads on this one - ALWAYS CHECH THE RIBBON CONNECTION POUNTS ON THE WING!
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[Mad Baron]

This is how I fixed mine also I called motion rc and sent a picture to Derik.I used a washer from the frame side on a trex 450 and a screw long enough to tighten into the motor shaft

How has your mod held up on the props

[Mad Baron]

I don't get it I ask a question about the sport power system and the issue goes to a zip tie mod.

[Dual Prop Dave]

The zip tie mod was something that evolved several years ago on the FMS 1400 Stang spinner but I don't see how it could be applicable on this Tigercat hub. :Thinking::Confused:

Thank you Sir!:Cool:
Was scratchin my head on that one!:Confused:

[OV10]

I second that inquiry.....What is the zip tie mod?:Confused:

The zip tie mod was something that evolved several years ago on the FMS 1400 Stang spinner but I don't see how it could be applicable on this Tigercat hub. :Thinking::Confused:

[Dual Prop Dave]

What exactly is this mod?

I second that inquiry.....What is the zip tie mod?:Confused:

[PhantomNut]

Try the prop mod before you change motors. I did the zip tie mod on mine and it picked up the peformance a lot

What exactly is this mod?

[Mad Baron]

One of the reasons I am looking at this sport power system it has a more secure way of attaching the props. I am not a big fan of the one 3mm screw holding the prop on.

[rcboone2000]

Try the prop mod before you change motors. I did the zip tie mod on mine and it picked up the peformance a lot

[Mad Baron]

Has anyone installed the sport power system in the Tcat? How much does it increase the performance over the stock 3 blade system?:Thinking:

[Grossman56]

Grossman56,
I did the parallel connection configuration for the same reason. It did however induse a new problem - overcurrent of the connector(s). Luckily this occurred on a landing roll out... ten seconds sooner and disaster would have occurred!
The t-connecter literally fried itself and caused an open circuit causing total loss of all electric. No power-no control-NADA!
That being said, parallel is the smart way to go electrically. Just make sure the connections can handle the current flow.
That’s my plan “ and I’m stickin’ to it.”

I cheated and ordered the adaptor from Motion and RCJuice, not being the greatest solderer, so....

[Mad Baron]

Well my repaint of my Tcat is 90% complete. Just waiting to get my decals from Callie.

[theoldALFER]

Grossman56,
I did the parallel connection configuration for the same reason. It did however induse a new problem - overcurrent of the connector(s). Luckily this occurred on a landing roll out... ten seconds sooner and disaster would have occurred!
The t-connecter literally fried itself and caused an open circuit causing total loss of all electric. No power-no control-NADA!
That being said, parallel is the smart way to go electrically. Just make sure the connections can handle the current flow.
That’s my plan “ and I’m stickin’ to it.”

[OV10]

Just got this bird yesterday from my wife... I ordered the upgrade LG and a Spectrum 6600 RX.
I'm just finishing the Phoenix A26 Invader twin, I got last year....only just graduated from an Apprentice, to my 15cc Valiant...It may be a minute before I am ready to fly either....but any suggestions on this F7, are greatly appreciated

Just peruse through the previous 1700+ posts of this thread and you'll be loaded for Tiger hunting.;)

[Mad Baron]

The color transformation is in progress! Have got the wings finished and now on to the fuse I put primer on it the evening.

[WAYNE888]

Just got this bird yesterday from my wife... I ordered the upgrade LG and a Spectrum 6600 RX.
I'm just finishing the Phoenix A26 Invader twin, I got last year....only just graduated from an Apprentice, to my 15cc Valiant...It may be a minute before I am ready to fly either....but any suggestions on this F7, are greatly appreciated

[Grossman56]

After a dozen or so flights on the Tigercat with Admiral 4s 4000’s I think I want to try the 3000’s or a 3300. Feels a bit sluggy with those heavier 4000mAh packs unless you are over 50-60% throttle. Anyone else’s not liking the 4000’s ? Also our grass field is pretty rough in spots which this extra weight doesn’t help landing gear with at all.

Hmm, even when mine was stock, it flew great on 4000's and 3600's. The only reason I usually use the 3600's is because I have a ton of them and the 4000's are the go to battery for the Bearcat. With the new motors, I can dump any size battery in her and she'll still do all the standard aerobatics with ease.
Also, consider running the batteries and ESC's in parallel. I hadn't considered it until we got talking here on the forum. One bad battery could cost you your plane.

Grossman56

[Gunner28]

The weight difference between 2 - 3000's and 2 - 4000's is approx. 5oz.
On a plane that weighs 113oz without batts, I doubt that you'll see the 4% reduction of batt weight in a flight performance increase.
As a matter of fact, you'll knock your flight time down by 25%.
Mine flew fine on 4000's even with the larger LX B-25 props but I also for the most part like scale speed flight envelopes.
The power system designed in this bird is a safe non aggressive flier.
If you want more, then the several power mods mentioned throughout this thread are in order.
With rough field action, it is always a good tactic to have a oleo sprung gear system. ;)

Running the upgraded struts which do pretty good on this rough field. Playing around with battery placement and liking it more and more. I do like the 8-10 minute flight times I’m getting. Had a great day flying it with a decent headwind on landings.

[OV10]

After a dozen or so flights on the Tigercat with Admiral 4s 4000’s I think I want to try the 3000’s or a 3300. Feels a bit sluggy with those heavier 4000mAh packs unless you are over 50-60% throttle. Anyone else’s not liking the 4000’s ? Also our grass field is pretty rough in spots which this extra weight doesn’t help landing gear with at all.

The weight difference between 2 - 3000's and 2 - 4000's is approx. 5oz.
On a plane that weighs 113oz without batts, I doubt that you'll see the 4% reduction of batt weight in a flight performance increase.
As a matter of fact, you'll knock your flight time down by 25%.
Mine flew fine on 4000's even with the larger LX B-25 props but I also for the most part like scale speed flight envelopes.
The power system designed in this bird is a safe non aggressive flier.
If you want more, then the several power mods mentioned throughout this thread are in order.
With rough field action, it is always a good tactic to have a oleo sprung gear system. ;)

[Gunner28]

After a dozen or so flights on the Tigercat with Admiral 4s 4000’s I think I want to try the 3000’s or a 3300. Feels a bit sluggy with those heavier 4000mAh packs unless you are over 50-60% throttle. Anyone else’s not liking the 4000’s ? Also our grass field is pretty rough in spots which this extra weight doesn’t help landing gear with at all.