Freewing F86 Sabre 8S EDF Version Fast Fun Flights

[@SkipBuiltRC]

Hey Clarence. Saw a couple of your videos on this jet and just ordered one... Thank Alot....LOL just could'nt resist when I saw how it flies.....Even made you laugh....IT MUST be FUN...!!!

[@chebertjr]

It's a blast to fly, just make sure you put your 6S lipo all the way back, the cg in the manual is wrong.

[@SkipBuiltRC]

Man I thank you for that. Is the rest of the set-up in manual correct.? ie. C.G. etc..throws n expos?

[@SkipBuiltRC]

5:54 PM Man I thank you for that. Is the rest of the set-up in manual correct.? ie. C.G. etc..throws n expos? RC REVIEWER

[@chebertjr]

+Skip-Built, RC. Yep everything else is correct.

[@SkipBuiltRC]

Clarence, when I need some advise on a plane, it's nice that you come forward and let me know things like this. Much appreciated. Let me know when yuo'd like me to set uo a plane with all my lighting and sound ideas. Sure we could work something out. I'm Honest and believe in good quality work. You could Trust me to take real good care of your plane and pack the heck out of it making safe for re-ship to you. I bring this up because you mentioned it once, and we have'nt spoke of it since. ? I would'nt charge much as I enjoy doing it. So I would'nt charge you hourly. Just an agreed upon price regardless how long it takes. Think about it, Let me know. I can do nice work custom for any plane. Thanks again buddy. Skip, Mchenry Illinois

[@curtish867]

I agree with you that the Freewing Saber is a fantastic EDF. MoPower, thats awesome:)

[@3000gtwelder]

That is a sweet sounding jet! You always have the coolest EDF's What is the set up?

[@chebertjr]

The power setup is a 80mm JETFAN with a HET 700-60-1865 motor from Gary at effluxRC.

[@3000gtwelder]

Thanks.

[@darthflyer3427]

RC REVIEWER the HET-1865 motor is a hot setup on 8s, what ESC are you using? Great job!

[@greenrectanglerc2146]

A friend has this F86 with 6S factory setup that he is hesitant to maiden at our field . We have a short( < 200ft) geotec runway. We have a close tree line perpendicular to the runway at one end maybe 200ft from the start of the geotec. There are some scattered trees at the other end. Neither end allows for much runoff if you go long. I assume you have some flight time on the stock F86 before doing the modes. How much runway did you need to get this thing in the air with the stock setup on grass? Also, how much runway did you need to get it to stop on an average good landing?

[@chebertjr]

If the grass is short 200' will work with a head wind and half down flaps, landing doesn't take much runway at all.

[@chebertjr]

To be safe hold the tail while gives full throttle then let it go, that will give instant max power, but this should not have to be done, my 6S version only took about 100' to get up.

[@chebertjr]

One other thing with my 8S setup I can get it off the ground in 50' I just like to make a long taxi before taking off.

[@greenrectanglerc2146]

+RC REVIEWER Thanks for the tips. Really not as concerned getting it up as down. Its a tough demanding approach landing against the prevailing wind direction. We do a 180 turn inside 300 X 200 ft 3 sided box, wrapped by trees on three sides. Thats ok for most planes we fly 200ft is plenty to get them stopped (most times). Most videos I've seem of the F86 show hit taking a while to slow on geotec or asphalt. Maybe they are trying for a scale looking landing. So theres the biggest issue. Your modded F86 seems to slow down pretty quick but I'm sure the grass help with that.

[@trickmustang1994]

Man. You have that Sabre hauling the mail. lol

[@chebertjr]

So you like that ha, I love MoPower, this jet and my Stinger 90 are my favorite fast jets to fly, I also really like my ME 262, it doesn't do 171mph like the other 2 mentioned but with the setup I have in it, It tops out at 109mph which respectable. Giving me a like it thumbs up would be welcomed.

[@chebertjr]

I'm using a Castle Edge 130amp esc.

[@Mike-01234]

How is the vertical climb didn't watch the whole video had a few of these cheaper foam ones before vertical climb stinks.

[@chebertjr]

With my power setup it's virtually unlimited vertical.

[@coldude09]

wow 8s!

[@chebertjr]

Oh yeh and love it.

[@DavesRc]

damn that thing gets away quick. next months plane. I'm getting the 262 tomorrow. so the next one on my list is the sabre. I have the 64mm and your right about it being a fun one to fly. it has a great flight model and characteristics. fun fun fun. super maneuverable. I think I'm going to do the 8s set up as well. What did you do to your 262 for upgrades???

[@richardchambless1199]

The HET 700-1865 is a 39mm motor. Is your fan unit the stock 80mm ? If so, does the motor fit ok?

[@chebertjr]

Hi, No that it not the stock edf housing and rotor, if you would put that motor in it if it even fits it would burn up the motor, the stock edf unit has to many blades for such a high powered motor, my motor is installed in a 80mm Fanjet V2 edf unit, Gary at effluxrc is where I get my height powered edf units from.

[@derjoh1986]

+RC REVIEWER Isn't that near Magic Mountain?

[@derjoh1986]

+RC REVIEWER You are teaching me something here! I thought more "fans" in a fan unit means more thrust, if you had a motor that can push them hard and fast enough! Man-o-man, how wrong I was!

[@MrFishface5]

club needs to spend the money and put in a asphalt runway

[@chebertjr]

I wish, but it would cost a small fortune.

[@honestlyforreal6304]

Was it just a mater of using an 8 cell battery that made it so fast, or did you need to change the speed control as well?

[@chebertjr]

honestly for real I changed the esc and edf unit for an 8S lipo.

[@honestlyforreal6304]

I see. Thank you!

[@rongraham1236]

Also which retracts could you upgrade too..

[@chebertjr]

None, that's the biggest problem with this jet, is the main Servoless retracts are to light duty and you can't find stronger ones that will fit, without extreme mods.

[@Makindealz]

I love my saber but it won't take off from low grass.tried half flaps. Any suggestion

[@chebertjr]

Hi Brad, That's strange, the only couple things I can think of is make sure you calibrate your throttle high and low end points, and make sure the grass is cut really short.

[@derjoh1986]

How many fan blades does the original Sabre has?

[@chebertjr]

I believe 6 if my memory serves me right. If you want an high powered 8S edf this is the one you want, that's what i have in mine. I paid $300.00 for mine. www.ebay.com/itm/Ejets-JETFAN-V2-80mm-EDF-Unit-HET-700-60-1865-Motor-For-8S-UpTo-5kg-Thrust-/301779954822?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

[@derjoh1986]

That's the motor and jet fan combo?! Nice!! Thank you sir!!

[@chebertjr]

+derjoh1986 Yep

[@chebertjr]

+derjoh1986 Yep

[@derjoh1986]

Do you like this plane over the Me 262 EDF Jet?

[@chebertjr]

I would have to say I like them equally.

[@chebertjr]

The only drawback on the saber is the main retracts, there to light duty for this size plane.

[@derjoh1986]

As far as the retract mounting or the whole retracts themselves that giving you problems?

[@chebertjr]

+derjoh1986 The actual Servoless retracts.

[@chebertjr]

+derjoh1986 They just strip out easily, even on a good landing.

[@rongraham1236]

I would like to know if a 90mm edf unit would fit in this plane?

[@chebertjr]

No, it would take a lot of mods.

[@chebertjr]

You would have to take out so much foam it would seriously weaken the airframe, it's already thin foam in the area of the edf unit.

[@Slassh69x]

Yes and it doesn't require that much work. Maybe 3 hours total time. But... going with a 12b 90mm fan the exhaust tube would have to be completely hogged out so if you do go 90mm you want to use the 6b setup from the V1 Eurofighter. It's worth the time to put one in over the stock outrunner. less amps for more thrust.

[@derjoh1986]

Mr. "C!" Lol The correct slang term for my fault is, "my bad." Not, "I'm bad!" :-D .. 16:15