FEJ Liberty-S thread..
 

Well... my Liberty-S is on the way to Europe.

All James mailed me was a glimpse in the box before they shipped it..
This is the first "S" FEJ has done in the "HPAT" color scheme.

http://image2-6.rcuniverse.com/e1/ga.../lg-195016.jpg

What i have so far are the settings suggested by Keith (aka Jetmodeller)
C/G at 20mm not 30mm ((The [link=http://www.flyeaglejet.com/en/Liberty%20Instruction%20%20Manuals.html]MANUAL[/link] however is saying 300mm))
Ailerons 10mm each way
Elevator 15mm each way
Flaps 45mm total movement

I would like to use this thread for sharing Liberty-S experiences.
So for all you Liberty-S owners out there, lets share..

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SWEEEEEEEET! Keep us posted on how she does. Looks great.
Lowell

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Yeah she does look good doesn't she?!

I am going to mount a Jets-Munt Merlin 90 Turbine.
Should be plenty of blow for this bird.

The HPAT color scheme has only been done on the Liberty-L .... till now
http://www.flyeaglejet.com/Liberty-L/llrwb%20(6).JPG
(THIS IS THE LIBERTY-L)

I will keep you posted as soon as she arrives..
(maybe an unboxing on YouTube would be an idea)

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hi cliff the c/g was at 20mm at wing root( the join BETWEEN INNER AND OUTER WING) 300mm is AT THE FUSEALARGE regards keith ps full review in latest R C J I.Keep engine well forward unless you are using heavy batteries.

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Measuring from the wing root does make it easier to ballance.
Thanks for clearing this with us Keith.

I am subscribing to the R C J I magazine as we speak.
My only hope is that i will still recieve issue 100 !!

Very curious what you wrote for us Keith.


Thanks,

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I have made a drawing with the CG

http://image2-6.rcuniverse.com/e1/ga.../lg-195298.jpg

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Hey guys ,
This airplane looks Firebird-ish especially the air inlets etc.
Anybody flown one yet , whats the performance like ?
I know the new RCJI has reviewed the kit but the review didnt sound terribly exciting.
Can it take a 120 ?
Xantos

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Yes, she does have some Firebird resembleses..

http://www.flyeaglejet.com/Liberty/LIBERTY1%20(4).JPG

The smaller liberty-S can hold up to 92mm Turbine diameter.
The bigger Liberty-L certainly works with a 120 - 160 Turbine.

I think Keith is the most experienced Liberty-S guy who can tell you more on how she flies.
Like I said, i am waiting for mine to arrive.

As soon as she's in, I will update this thread with my build and flight experiences on this jet. (with YouTube videos to support it)

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Actually, to see a Liberty and a Firebird side by side, they don't look as similar as one thinks.

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The Liberty seems to be half Firebird and half Bandit....

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Video of the liberty-S in action:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSxhxrDdMtk[/youtube]

Kind regards,

Cliff

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Cliff

Do you have any idea what engine is in that plane in the video?

Bob

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Hello Bob,
This particular Liberty-S is powered by a Wren Super Sport.
A jets-Munt merlin 90 would also do the trick.

Note the NACA ducts on the top and bottom, these ducts gave the Wren 10N of extra thrust.

http://www.rc-network.de/forum/attac...5&d=1271688485

http://www.rc-network.de/forum/attac...6&d=1271688485

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Nice job!

It looks good and goes good.

Plenty fast!

Bob

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Landed on the grass with no gear - now what would be the odds of that ?!?! :eek:

Bob

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BE NICE. It isn't like that doesn't happen to a LOT of folks every weekend. Geez.:eek::eek::eek::eek:

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one main gear didn't came out..

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It had to do with a wheel being a little stuck in the wheel well and a small air leak in one of the hoses.
The problem is fixed and Bert van Didden will fly the Liberty again this upcoming week-end in Nederweert the netherlands.

Appart from that, the gear and cilinders are fine.

Let's keep it on-topic please?

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Cool vid and nice flight.

Behaves very well and very fast!!!! I like it!

It took me 12 months to sort my air lines and cylinders for leaks. Now works perfect every time. Called teathing problems and is normal.

Mav

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Hi Guys

I have just palaced an order for the Liberty S. Will a kingtech K80 fit in the model. Would it be a good combo?
Any advice will be appreciated

Regards
Alex

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The Liberty S and K80 combo Ill be using also. I would think any 12-18 lb thrust turbine will be just fine.... I also have the Liberty L in the works and plan to drop a Kingtech K160 into that one.

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Hi guys

Iv been flying the liberty L for awhile now and it is realy a awesom jets,it is very smooth and has no bad habbits.
It does take alot of set up to get flying 100%,the set up is very critical just like a good pattern plane.
We had the South African jet masters a few weeks back whivh i won with the liberty,the only thing i would suggest is setting up a little crow brakeDue to the very little frontal drag
she tends to come in a slightly hot.However i do fly at hight altitude and off a normal model field you cant take to much of a chance on landing,you need to get the speed right and get her on the numbers.

Regards Greg

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Hi JET FX,

Will the Kingtech K80 fit in a Liberty S? I thought the the diameter was too big.

BRG, Craig.

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Without modding the airplane, a 92mm Turbine is the absolute maximum, you can fit.
A K-80 will eventually fit but you need to remove some wood of the turbine mount in the airframe.

If you do not have an engine yet, a Jets-Munt Merlin 90 is the engine to go for.
95 Newton of power and only 90mm wide.

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Hi Craig, I have not trial fitted it as yet although I dont see there being any issues fitting the K80, maybe at best a little triming of bearers and she should be fine. Feel free to email or PM me your contact details and I will send you some pics of my K80/ Liberty install...

Cheers- Marty