Slow is Smooth, Smooth is fast - Freewing 90mm F-18

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Fast and smooth. Great job

[@BillCranford]

@@FatGuyFliesRC thanks man! I enjoy your videos. I feel like I’m meeting a celebrity lol. Do you watch @ the lighter side of RC?

[@BillCranford]

I sold this one. Think it was too pretty I was afraid to have fun with it. I got two used eflite 80mm f-16s and I’m loving them.

[@keilorsunburyrc]

Nice flying and maiden. What's your rates like? I find there's strong cross coupling between the rudder and the ailerons even when using low rudder rates.

[@BillCranford]

I use high rate for elevator and rudder mid rate for aileron. Was surprised it really needs all that huge amount of elevator.

[@carlo8336]

ciao bel vohi, nice flight, the f18 arrived, can you tell me how many mm you set the excursions, is the CG exactly what is written in the manual? thankslo mi e

[@BillCranford]

I’m actually in the shop right now doing a little work on it. I have my CG set to 100mm back from the leading edge at the wing root. The manual says 88mm but I like many others feel that is very nose heavy. I fly with. No gyro. Hope this information helps you

[@carlo8336]

si ok grazie@@BillCranford

[@ricardopr54]

Can you please share your radio settings with me...I just got this jet, and there's not much information on how to setup the radio. I need to know if there's a flap elevator mix, and how much expo should I use on the dual rates settings... I would really appreciate your help. To make things worse, it is the weekend, and MotionRC isn't working until next Monday🤦🏾‍♂️ I would like to maiden fly this plane maybe tomorrow. I would really appreciate any help. Thanks😁👍🏾Thumbs-up for your video... Greetings from Douglas, Arizona 🌵🦠😷🇵🇷 Like#17 and new subscriber #410

[@BillCranford]

Thanks dude! 👍 My aileron horns I use the 2nd hole in from the outer most. Elevator I use the 1st hole out from the center. My rates are 100% for my mid rate. 30% expo aileron 20% expo elevator. Doesn’t need much or none at all flap mix. Half flap setting by manual is plenty. I should make a setup video for this. Don’t rush the maiden!

[@BillCranford]

Also book cg of 88mm flies nose heavy. Better to get it set about 95mm and adjust from there.

[@ricardopr54]

@@BillCranford Thank you very much for your promptly response to my question. 😁 I really appreciate the information you shared with me... Wish me luck on maiden flight!... I'll be flying her tomorrow if weather permits...🤞🏾😁 Have a great rest of your day 😁👍🏾

[@BillCranford]

@@ricardopr54 god speed my friend! its an awesome jet and can be a little challenging at times. when in doubt, nose down, throttle out!