FMS Rafale Maiden flight

[@iansrc4152]

Like what you did with the battery tray putting it all under, this jet should be good with 5000mah now, makes me want one.

[@fern6978]

Thanks! It came out super clean 🙂

[@victorrcjets7660]

Nicely done! she looks like a winner for sure! glad to hear it can accept up to a 5000.

[@elvingalarza4565]

Loving it! Great job..I'm going to love this bird.

[@PatBALEX]

Good flying.. You nailed that landing..

[@fern6978]

Thanks, it'll get better once we perfect the cg and rates 🙂

[@frank-vq4mx]

That nose gear failure is exactly why I never take A.R.F. models at "face value" !! Every fastener is removed than reinstalled securely. Nice flight.

[@fern6978]

Definitely... Thanks man!

[@gisall8205]

I usually disassemble the entire airplane also. I always work the hinges in until they're loose. Also the push rod friction is sometimes extreme. I'll add graphite to help the unwanted friction. No reason to overwork those servos. Check to make sure the motor is tight. Everything. I always find something. Better on the ground, than in the air.

[@hamiltonshangar]

Sweet man hope to see a video with some updated info on the CG! Cheers and amazing first flight ✌🏽😎

[@fern6978]

Set her at 130mm and she's locked in now! 👌

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Ill 2nd THAT! 😁

[@SuperMagnum2011]

Awesome sound.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

It does have a motor sound all its own. From seeing, maidening, & hearing others, Rafale is, well, unique 🤪!

[@davidgerlach1132]

A little late to the party (me) but I'm in the lookout for this sharp looking Rafale, but I've also the Freewing F-22 Raptor High Performance 6S 90mm. I notice this might be in your background. Nonetheless, this Rafale, is nice. I wonder if a 90mm version is on the Horizon.

[@fern6978]

Definitely... I've been begging Freewing/Motion for a big 90mm single Rafale for years... I think they'll come through for us eventually 😁

[@patmorris123]

we used 4000 HRB

[@Mrtcoltpilot56]

Looking good. Enjoy for sure.

[@fdm225]

great flight, what field was that in Chicago?

[@patmorris123]

Matteson, Ill which is a south suburb of Chicago.

[@eaglekeeper7737]

Tail heavy CG will be pitch sensitive. Delta or not.

[@fern6978]

Always

[@gooniac33]

Good review!! I will eventually get one but too busy on other stuff... I make burners foe them though!! 😜😜😜They pay attention to detail at FMS!! Also they call them flaps but its actually Crow... not the same... and also the 2100kv fms set ups take a bit to come to life. Mine have taken no less than 10 flights before they reach full potential...whats with the nose gear?? 😂😂😂

[@fern6978]

Apparently, China doesn't have loctite for grub screws lol

[@MichelleSmith-ce2qm]

What 4000mah lipo would you consider

[@fern6978]

I really like the HRB 4000 packs for standard voltage usage for the money. SMC HV packs definitely give more power, but pull more amps.

[@MichelleSmith-ce2qm]

Ok hrb pack sounds good what would you consider for c rating 35c or up to 50c

[@fern6978]

@MichelleSmith-ce2qm For small mAh packs with higher draw EDF applications you'll want as much c rating as possible so 60-100c on 4000s.

[@MichelleSmith-ce2qm]

Thank you im new to this so thank for your help i will get HRB 4000mah 60c

[@tylersrcflightschool9570]

What was your spectrum radio setup was it elevon or elevon b I crashed my first one since fms doesn't give you radio setup and that was a expensive mistake

[@fern6978]

The factory mixer does it all for you IIRC... Sorry to hear that man.

[@AphexTwinII]

IS this Schiller park field?

[@fern6978]

Tinley Creek.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Why not adjust the elevator/flap mix instead of not using the flaps? 🤔

[@fern6978]

I wish... It's not adjustable with the factory mixer

[@old-rcplane-phart]

@@fern6978 After getting mine, i now fully understand 🤷! Now, where is that troublesome mixing board!

[@fern6978]

@@old-rcplane-phart Allll the way in the back of the battery bay ha!

[@old-rcplane-phart]

@@fern6978 That sux🤯🤷! Ill n happy IF i can make the canards independent of the board. I prefer to fo all my own mixes myself. Thank YOU for the response! 👋👋👋

[@old-rcplane-phart]

After seeing, watching & talking to several ppl here on KZbin, flaps are supposed to be used only/mainly as speed brakes (crow). Nice to have, BUT my field is grass. Oh, & it handles great on UNmanicured grass, much to MY amazement!

[@thomassawchuk9668]

You’ve now reviewed the Gripen and Rafale….do you have a preference?

[@patmorris123]

He prefers the Rafale.

[@thomassawchuk9668]

@@patmorris123 thank you!

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Ive maidened a few, not a lot nor all by any means, but the Raf is quick getting in the air in a 6s/5000 oynx pack. So fast i wasnt ready when it LEAPED up 😳

[@bohan9957]

That paint scheme is a major turnoff for me. If I do get one in the future the first thing is a repaint. When I buy a war-bird I want it to be a front-line fighter, not some airshow aircraft.

[@fern6978]

Hell yeah, can't go wrong with the military schemes.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Different strokes for diff'rent folks. I like it. Armament is useless, IMHO. Because, no non-military person is getting missles. 🤷

[@dhruvmalik6]

@bohan9957 how can someone repaint these? and how much it costs?