#4171256 - 09/20/15 09:01 PM
RC F-14 EDF
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#4171259 - 09/20/15 09:10 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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Wow, that looks fantastic.
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#4172193 - 09/22/15 11:21 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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What is that, 1:18 or 1:16 scale?
EDIT: Whoa. 1:8.3
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#4172405 - 09/23/15 03:39 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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Not a beginners plane, a bad landing could really mess it up seriously
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#4172473 - 09/23/15 05:53 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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I remember 5-10 years ago discussions on RC Groups about whether or not swing wings on park flyers were possible, and the list of challenges associated with the change in CoG and flight characteristics would be challenging to deal with and address, if no catastrophic.
I wonder how it's addressed with this model.
edit - I guess this thing is pretty big and probably not a park flying, but my question still stands.
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#4173199 - 09/25/15 01:57 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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I remember 5-10 years ago discussions on RC Groups about whether or not swing wings on park flyers were possible, and the list of challenges associated with the change in CoG and flight characteristics would be challenging to deal with and address, if no catastrophic.
I wonder how it's addressed with this model.
edit - I guess this thing is pretty big and probably not a park flying, but my question still stands. Actually, there have been a few RC F-14's at a smaller scale than this in the RC world the past few years. As with the full scale birds, computers help keep them flying where you point them Most computerized RC Transmitters these days allow for various types of 'mixing', for example I can mix in a bit of left rudder with left aileron, for mono-coup esq corridated turns. I suspect much of the change in CG/CoL can be accounted for by using a typical flap mix, wherein up or down elevator trim is automatically dialed in when flaps are deployed. Even my (now) entry level Spektrum DX6i, which sells for $130, allows the mixing types labeled above. (note, this turkey needs a 7 channel TX though, time to upgrade! ) BTW, the product page is now up, in case anyone is interested: http://www.motionrc.com/freewing-f-14-tomcat-twin-80mm-edf-jet-pnp/Less than $600 for a plane that only needs a RX and batteries. Mother of Christmas, when did the friggen future happen!? BTW, I own a few foam warbirds, and IMO (these might be fightin' words) at less than giant scale (80"+ Wingspan), Foam looks better than wood framed and skinned. Smaller Wood frame birds look too smooth, especially on modern military jets. Foam molds allow for more details to be 'baked in'. On civilian planes though (eg. Extra 300), I'll take wood/monokote though. I say that here, because I'm too scared to on RCG...
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#4173277 - 09/25/15 04:08 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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Good point about the mixing. My 10 year old Futaba 6EXA (yeah, that's right, I'm still on 72mhz) has mixing. I just don't ever use it.
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#4173327 - 09/25/15 05:42 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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Not a beginners plane, a bad landing could really mess it up seriously Okay, I don't want to mess up a $600 plane... what's a good starter aircraft?
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#4173343 - 09/25/15 06:23 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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Not a beginners plane, a bad landing could really mess it up seriously Okay, I don't want to mess up a $600 plane... what's a good starter aircraft? Something like this: http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__5...dy_To_Fly_.htmlA good rule of thumb - the cooler the plane looks, the less appropriate it is for a beginner.
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#4173427 - 09/25/15 08:48 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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Not a beginners plane, a bad landing could really mess it up seriously Okay, I don't want to mess up a $600 plane... what's a good starter aircraft? http://www.motionrc.com/freewing-a-6-intruder-80mm-edf-jet-pnp/ OK, in all seriousness, I'd go with the Hobby zone micro cub S: http://www.horizonhobby.com/HBZ4400?KPID...mp;kpid=HBZ4400It's very small, so finding enough room to fly is easy (baseball field will work nicely. It's RTF, so it includes battery, Charger, and Radio. Is has Horizons AS3X tech, which helps dampen the effects of wind, and it features their "SAFE" tech, which means that you can choose from a more docile flight mode that limits bank/pitch angles, or go for full on performance without the limits when you grow out of that. It also has "Panic recovery" that automatically returns the aircraft to level flight if you get disoriented. And I think it looks pretty cool to boot. (Who doesn't love a cub?) It's Foam, so it's easy to fix with Foam safe CA:http://www.advantagehobby.com/255881/DYNK0045/Foam-Safe-CA-1-ozActivator-2-oz-Combo-Pack/?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=product&gclid=Cj0KEQjw4ZOwBRDoxpjAvPXAl5MBEiQAEek_3rj52gFZZdnkZ-gEhtODsmVPiBrLjyoKS-YqXY4tpzQaAg0g8P8HAQ finally, If you order from Horizon, you can stack the "FOAM" (expires 10/30) and "AG15SAVE" (Expires 9/30) at Horizonhobby.com, to get the price for the RTF version down to $107, which ships free. Toss in a spare battery (just one; once you get the hang of it time to shop for better batteries ), and some CA like I linked above (should have something similar at HH), and a spare prop. Should be good to go! I can personally vouch for how awesome this little plane is. Wished this was an option when I started the Hobby.
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#4173546 - 09/26/15 02:31 AM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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Watched a bunch of vids on the Cub, looks pretty cool. Seems like a great intro to R/C plane. Some good cautionary info on a few YouTube vids also. FPV video capability!
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#4173590 - 09/26/15 07:58 AM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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If you are a newb get a trainer with a tri-cycle landing gear, less torque issues. If you already fly think in terms of the amount of room you have to make mistakes with a faster model and still recover it before you run out of time, space and ideas. A small park with limited open space might be better suited to a cub over a jet.
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#4173675 - 09/26/15 04:05 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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If you are a newb get a trainer with a tri-cycle landing gear, less torque issues. If you already fly think in terms of the amount of room you have to make mistakes with a faster model and still recover it before you run out of time, space and ideas. A small park with limited open space might be better suited to a cub over a jet. AS3X actually accounts for most of the torque induced forces on take off. She'll point straight with little to no rudder input when doing a rolling TO. Plus a plane this small is easy to hand launch, removing TO's from the equation. for the first few flights. Also, Tri-gear planes require getting the rudder and nose wheel linkage properly aligned, else weird things happen when the wheel surrenders control authority to the rudder on take off. in addition, IMO, Tail draggers are easier to land for a beginner, as you don't have to worry about coming down on the mains before the nose. In a TD, you either grease the landing, and you touch down on the mains, or flair a bit and do a 3-point landing. Come down too hard on the nose in a tri-gear plane, and risk damaging the nose wheel and/or steering linkage. Finally, keep in mind, most RC planes directly lock the Tail wheel to the rudder, so it moves as the rudder moves. As a result, RC TD's are much easier to taxi than full scale TD's with free castoring tail wheels.
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#4173710 - 09/26/15 06:16 PM
Re: RC F-14 EDF
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A good rule of thumb - the cooler the plane looks, the less appropriate it is for a beginner. Bite your tongue, sir!! Okay, okay, I'll go for a less-awesome plane.... but please give me something that's still cool.
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#4173718 - 09/26/15 06:33 PM
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I like the look of that Cub. On conventional gear versus tricycles: Finally, keep in mind, most RC planes directly lock the Tail wheel to the rudder, so it moves as the rudder moves. As a result, RC TD's are much easier to taxi than full scale TD's with free castoring tail wheels. So do most manned aircraft. Pretty rare to see a free castoring tail wheel on anything but an ultralight.
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