“The only reason that I am giving it a 4/5 is that there was a bit of an issue causing the motors to create different wattage, which ultimately led the bird to flip while managing the throttle on the third flight I ever made with this plane. I will give props (pun intended) to Motion RC because they listened to my grievance and offered me a gift card to replace some of the parts so that I could get it back in the air. While the issue still isn't fully resolved, I have gotten the plane back in the air, albeit slightly bandaged. Out of the box this is a gorgeous bird. It looks fantastic and in spite of the glue and bit of tape, looks great once it's in the air. And now that I have the motor balance mostly sorted out, I love the way it flies and lands. Wow. Great work Motion and Freewing/Flight Line. So much fun! I also purchased the Freewing Rebel and B-17 this summer. Terrific-flying planes. I am so impressed that I just ordered the FL FW-190 and Spitfire, while the F-86 is on my radar for next spring. Thanks Motion and Freewing/Flight Line! Keep up the great work!”
“See my review over on the Squawk. http://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/propeller-airplanes/1978-official-announcement-flightline-1600mm-p-38-lightning?p=48527#post48527”
“needunderside structs and wheel hubs painted to match undercarriage..White looks out of place. Battery compartment needs more clearance so access hatch can fully snap in without batteries pushing it up not allowing it to fully close and be secured.”
“I have 17 flights on this plane now and around 2.3 hours time. Having experimented with several control throw set ups, I've settled for the following.Flaps... As per manual Deploying one notch for take off makes little difference in distance traveled, common with split flaps.Ailerons... 20mm's of throwElevator... 15mm. Neutral trim is the +4mm so full up would be 19mm... More is not necessary.Rudder... 17mm I execute all turns with rudder and use aileron as required to coordinate.Depending on the runway surface you have, and the type of tires n struts in use, you may find this airplane to be very sensitive to oversteer. I have never had a problem on single engine warbirds but with twin engine warbirds that require long take off and landing distances at fast speeds, this can really cause a loss of control with real rubber tires on asphalt runways. Lowering control rates and adding expo will not solve this issue. The culprit is tire play on the main struts. Any play in a main tire that causes that tire to enter a toe out position, will initiate a turn in that direct. Setting tires at a neutral position as they come from the factory is an assurance this condition will occur. Therefore, main tires must be set with toe in positions so that any play in the wheel assembly will only result in an in line position and never a toe out position. This simple fix will tame the beast and provide straight smooth transitions from ground to air and back again. I'm flying on shock struts and could not do so without this little toe in mod. I own many large warbirds and stunt planes to include bi-planes. I fly all my big stuff on two blade props. With these screw together props, I have suffered failures in flight. I use the three n four blade factory props for photo shoots and seek out good high end two blade props to fly with as performance always improves that way.I love flying this plane so much, I ordered the silver one. When the P-38 flies, everybody is watching!”
“At least mine was beautiful. I recommend switching to the two bladed props. One of the blades let loose on mine in air. It went into a spiraling dive. Unfortunately I was not quick enough to recover it before slamming nose first into the ground.I repaired it with hot glue and it still flies. Not as pretty as it was but still flies.I plan to by another one at some point in the future.”
