Freewing F4 Phantom Maiden with 8s and Elevator Upgrades

Thanks for watching. This vid is dedicated to my best friend and travel buddy. She went to probably more flyins than your avg pilot ever will. She loved standing with me while I flew and couldn't wait to travel to events in the RV. Flying will NEVER be the same without her! my heart is broke!!!!!!
I picked up a unflown f4 on a consignment sale. After doing a little research on this plane I found out it was the v1 with a 6s power system. You can now buy them with this power system already in there. I fly off grass and needed it to have all the power it could so I upgraded to 8s. I fly Jeti for control so a Jeti esc was top of the list so I could get true telemetry. Mainly MAH used for flight times, battery sag voltage and amps. In the future I will do a comparable vid on the hrb vs smc packs.
Thanks to my buddy Jeff at Jeffs Custom Rc page he and others had recommended that I upgrade the elevators servo and linkage and linkage. So go big or go home. I chose the KingMax S30M, digital, super strong and super quiet for a mini, over 160in/oz. I also used a Titanium pushrod and ball links from Gator Rc. I made a great decision on my mods, listed below and they will all be done in a separate vid.
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[@dgable2007]

my condolences for your loss

[@dutchloveRC]

beautiful flite

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Ty

[@BillKisel]

Brings back fond memories. I was in the Marine Corps 1962-1966 and for most of my enlistment worked on F4 Phantoms as a fire control technician. Attached to VMFA-542 from its formation at MCAS El Toro to its disbandment at MCAS Iwa Kuni.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Such a cool story to share. Thank u for commenting and for your service.

[@jeffallen3382]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@2erc22]

So sorry for your loss. I'm sure you gave her a fantastic life!

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

In deed. Ty

[@xKmotx]

I know your pain. I lost my sweet little girl last May. Awesome plane, just love the F4.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Great maiden and tribute to the flufffy one who I am sure now has wings for the sky, and will always be their with you in the sky. 👍🏻

[@robstanton9215]

I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. They become such a comfort to us and us for them. Very nice job with the Phantom. They have always been such a rugged workhorse. Beautiful plane and nicely flown!!!

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks for the comments. Very appreciated.

[@RLTapscott]

So sorry for your loss.😢

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thank u my friend. She was an amazing companion and friend. She touched everyone she came across at the airplane field and she will continue to do so through this vid. Thanks for watching.

[@mariusmarais8329]

Nice maiden.... 👏👏 Sorry about your loss, always sad.. 😥

[@ghoustanable]

Sorry for your loss and great flight. Cheers

[@iflylow6224]

That’s so sad I’m with ya brother!! Kudos to you for sharing! They truly are our four legged furry children!! 🐾🐾

[@FortyEcho]

Always tough losing a furry member of the family. Thanks for sharing the great photos of her!

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks for commenting. Thank u for watching

[@rdkr03]

Sorry for your loss. I love the F-4, I had to get one when they first came out. It flies great but I have trouble seeing it at times.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Yeah for sure. It gets away fast

[@afterburnerrc6333]

Awesome maiden and F4! I have the newer 8S version but have not flown mine yet, really interested in a future upgrade video to see how you added the servo and turnbuckle.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. I hope to have it done this weekend

[@tediouja8099]

Nice 👍 field to fly, thanks for sharing and for the touching tribute.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. Much appreciated

[@jacksonrcaviation]

Real nice indeed 😎

[@waltee3022]

Awesome flight - Very nice intro dedication

[@jeffjackson6358]

Great flight. I do miss my F4’s.

[@ThunderboltMan1]

Brenden, I'm sure sorry for the loss of your "Buddy."

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. Def a tough time right now

[@michaellipousky9143]

That was a sweet tribute. It choked me up a little to see it. ❤️🍻 -Mike from Maine-

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks my man. It’s tough right now.

[@mikessi]

Very nice job. I always like to have the maiden in the bag and not the plane in a bag. Sweet!

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Love that saying.

[@daykin17]

Condolences man....its the worst feeling

[@chrismitchell5260]

Awsome flight

[@tennriverluver3534]

Oh man it got dusty in here. Sorry for your loss because they are family.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

She will def be missed. Thanks for watching.

[@eqrc7587]

Love the F-4. Sorry about your best friend 👍🏻✌🏻🖖🏻

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks eq. ❤️

[@victorrcjets7660]

Congratulations on your maiden, Glad you did those elevator recommendations. That is the way an Phantom is, She likes a pitch up a little. I always just went for it. Just be careful if you do a go around. That's where I got in trouble. I knew you wouldn't enjoy the 8S power. I miss mine a lot. Sorry for your loss too 😢

[@bgorbeene58]

So sorry I know your loss...

[@RCFlyBy911]

Beautiful maiden ! One of my fav EDF jets of all time ! Sorry you lost the little one 😞 sad .. I’m very sorry and I do feel it !

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks. Your comments are greatly appreciated.

[@richard4559]

Flew mine 6 times today. Absolutely loved it. I did put a Jeti Assist 10 channel receiver and it flies on rails with the heading hold feature on the Gyro. The knife edges look pretty good.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

That’s awesome love it. Do you fly heading hold all the time or switch in and off?

[@richard4559]

@@JustPlaneCrazy I fly heading hold while cruising and flying fast. On landing Phase, I have it on Damping Mode with more gain. I take off on Damping Mode also so the takeoff looks more scale. I can turn both modes off.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Super cool thanks for your input

[@richard4559]

@@JustPlaneCrazy Yeah. That Jeti Assist Gyro Rocks! You can adjust all the gains real time using the Radio for different flight modes. I do use a knob on my radio to adjust all three gains for the three axis.

[@PfalzD3]

It's never the same without doggo.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

She def took a peace of my heart and soul that will never be the same.

[@phantomtroubleshooter2793]

F-4s are a beautiful Aircraft and so was your little friend, 😔

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thank u. Very appreciated

[@jeffallen3382]

Sorry to hear about your little one.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thank you. Def still miss her everyday

[@ChunkyC_RC]

Sorry for your loss my friend. It's always hard losing a pet. Great vid BTW

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Ty for your kind comments

[@Icarusthe2nd_RC_and_friends]

Nice vid and really sorry to hear about the loss of your furry friend. Greetings from Belgium

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thank u. Your comments are appreciated. Belgium! Wow! Amazing how the internet connects us all

[@pinocustomgranite9499]

I have the 8s version The only problem I have is with the front gear pin Keep breaking I been flying this model fo 3 years I need to find the way to reinforce the front gear Too much slap I love your videos

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thank u. Thanks for watching. I will keep an eye on my pin 📌

[@victorrcjets7660]

I tried the F-14 pin. I can try to fine the part number if needed.

[@johannesuhl9434]

Isn't it the same issue like on the A-10 from Freewing? I would be appreciated for every kind of improvement :-)

[@mrt10352]

Great job, I like mine on 8s, I haven’t done the elevator upgrade yet though. Sad when we lose our family members.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

It is for sure. We spent a ton of time together. Thanks for watching

[@stephenthomas2311]

B, do you have a video showing your Elevator Upgrade? Would be interested in seeing how you modded the OEM. Best, LB

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

It will be out soon.

[@horrorgamer6687]

Sorry about the pup brother.....I love my dogs more then I do people most of the time so I know how you feel as most of us dog lovers have been there and it sucks. Now for a smile.....foam still sucks LOL

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Lol. That made me smile,Ty. Those are hard to come by lately. Working with balsa at 1:30am. Right now this next BIG project isn’t any better. But yeah, I hate foam

[@mpojr]

good maiden flight ,, l thought it was a little pitch sensitive but other than that it flew great and was fast.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Neat flying plane. Thanks for watching🤪😜😝

[@rodsapyta7059]

My Dad Flew That plane in Vietnam 1967-1968, Can you tell me where I can Get One. Thank you God Bless..

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Www.MotionRc.com they are a very good company with nice products

[@hughwiedman9711]

Nice maiden Flight! I agree with you on the SMC's. I now fly all my EDF's on SMC packs. They test out the best of anything I've tried regarding individual cell IR and amps and are very close to the advertised C (everyone else is lucky to be at 50% of advertised). Use the 6S 5300 in my Mig, the 6200's in both F-4's/A-10/F-18's (all with the 12 blade 6S Inrunners) and even the 8100 in my 6S F-16 with that 12 blade. The best Lipos IMO out there and Danny is a pleasure to work with. The 6S 5300 is very lite at 684 grams and even the 8100 isn't bad at 898 grams. The F-16 now flies over 5 minutes and just put the 6200's in my Mig and got over 5 minutes, can't beat that for an EDF! Condolences on losing your BFF, I know the feeling, but she'll always be in the skies looking out for you!

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks much. I have done a few vids for Danny. Nice guy for sure. All my tests for the vids have really opened my eyes as well as many others. Smcs are awesome

[@salinecountyclay8199]

Can you give a parts list for the elevator upgrade? Thanks!

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Here is the servo. Don’t forget to let them know I sent you. gator-rc.com/kingmax-s30m-50g-30kg-cm-digital-steel-gears-mini-servos The wood former I made. I used ball links at both ends of the titanium rod. So it really up to you I just used stuff I had and unfortunately don’t remember the length. Install the servo. Center the elevator and make a measurement. I would recommend 3mm by whatever length.

[@craigjones4587]

50C IS TO LOW

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

A true c rating is vital. 50c multiplied by mah of 5000 gives you 250 amp capability. Not too much

[@planker]

Nice Chinese foam job. bet you paid out of the ass for that. got something made in the US?

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

I actually picked this up on an estate consignment sale. I do have many planes made in different countries. There really isn’t many if any planes made in the USA. If they did the cost would be so high not many people wouldnt buy them. Such plane companies as great planes, gone, dyna flight gone, sig man, gone but just returned, so not many choices out there. With that being said I am building a 30 yr old dyna flite pt19 currently that cost $150 bucks that was missing one gear leg and was short 6 pieces of balsa that cost me almost $200 bucks to replace. So far I am in $350 bucks and don’t even have a frame of a plane yet. I guess my point is for too long we have demanded too many things, higher wages, better products, perfect quality and now we can’t get anything from anyone. It’s a balancing act.

[@planker]

@@JustPlaneCrazy Its greed and now our market is flooded with Chinese junk. I was too strong with you, You do understand this. They under bid US companies leaving no competition. The last Rc I built was the 1/3 clipped wing Cub from SIG. I enjoyed the build . About $300 finished, w/o radio. I sold It after two flights. All airplanes crash but not this one on my watch. I enjoyed your Video.

[@JustPlaneCrazy]

Thanks for the compliment. Comments are always appreciated. I reply to everyone. I also believe everyone is entitled to an opinion. I can’t say we always see eye to eye but I do respect everyone’s opinion.