Freewing MiG-21 80mm EDF Jet Fighter at Warbirds Over Whatcom

This is a video of a long-time RCGroups buddy flying his Freewing MiG-21 80mm EDF Jet Fighter at Warbirds Over Whatcom. It is quick but fun with lots of nice shots of this high performance EDF Jet.

It was great to finally meet him in person! Look for the flight of his Giant Scale F4U Corsair WWII Warbird and my buddy's Giant Scale P-47 flying in formation coming as soon as I can get time to edit it.

This is how Motion RC describes this Freewing EDF Jet:

"Freewing Mig-21 Silver 80mm EDF Jet - PNP - FJ21011P

Dominate the skies with Freewing’s 1/9 scale MiG-21! First designed in 1953, the MiG-21 is widely renowned as a classic Cold War era brute and holds the distinction of being the most produced supersonic jet fighter in the world. More than 11,000 MiG-21s of different variations have flown for over 60 countries over a period of more than 60 years. In fact, the unmistakable outline of the MiG-21 can still be seen today in the skies of over 15 countries that still operate this historic warplane. The MiG-21 has earned its place in aviation history as a versatile workhorse and venerable foe. Own the first foam electric MiG-21 on the market, and add a little spice to your RC model hangar!

The Freewing MiG-21’s impressive 1730mm length puts the aircraft into a category of its own. Longer than most 90mm class Freewing jets but with the lower wing loading of the smaller 80mm class Freewing jets, the Freewing MiG-21 is the perfect balance between size, weight, performance, and cost. Its removable wings, horizontal stabilizer, and vertical stabilizer make transport very easy. Even the nose cone and pitot tube are removable! Freewing has recreated many scale details of the MiG-21 “MF” variant, and the PNP version of the aircraft is powered by an 80mm 12-blade EDF and an all-new 3530-1800KV out-runner motor and 100A ESC. This power system’s thrust can sustain a 40 degree slow high alpha maneuver that is impossible with other jets in the 80mm and 90mm classes. Newly designed metal gear digital servos control the ailerons, flaps, elevators, and rudder, and an integrated circuit board simplifies wiring in the large battery bay. Magnetic fuel tanks and the iconic “blisters” throughout the fuselage help complete the look and feel of the menacing MiG-21. Although an 80mm class aircraft, the Freewing MiG-21 features the larger retractable landing gear of a 90mm class aircraft. Durable aluminum trailing link struts and tall foam rubber wheels allow operation on short grass fields.

The Freewing MiG-21 is suitable for intermediate and advanced pilots with EDF flying experience. The model’s strong thrust and flaps shortens the takeoff distance to less than 100 feet. Optimized design allows the Freewing MiG-21 to fly stably at both fast and slow speeds. The delta wing and swept tail give the aircraft crisp responsiveness in high rates but gentle handling in low rate.

The battery bay is generously sized to fit a 6s battery from 4000mAh to 6000mAh in size. We recommend the Admiral 6s 4000mAh 60c or Admiral 5000mAh 50c for optimal performance. The battery bay was also designed to accommodate an optional Freewing Gyro E51 or Hobby Eagle A3-L, sold separately, to further supplement the stable flying characteristics of the Freewing MiG-21. Execute the thrill of a 40 degree slow pass with ease!

FEATURES:

Available in classic "Soviet Silver" and "High Contrast" liveries
Powered by a 12-blade EDF with all-new 3530-1800KV out-runner motor and 100A ESC
Optimized design allows for stability both in slow and high speeds
Magnetic fuel tanks and iconic “blisters”
Larger retractable gear from the 90mm class
Removable wings and stabilizers for convenient transport
Removable nose cone and pitot tube"

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-21; NATO reporting name: Fishbed) is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It was popularly nicknamed "balalaika", from the aircraft's planform-view resemblance to the Russian stringed musical instrument or ołówek (English: pencil) by Polish pilots due to the shape of its fuselage.[2]

Early versions are considered second-generation jet fighters, while later versions are considered third-generation jet fighters.[citation needed] Approximately 60 countries over four continents have flown the MiG-21, and it still serves many nations six decades after its maiden flight. It made aviation records, became the most-produced supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history, the most-produced combat aircraft since the Korean War and previously the longest production run of a combat aircraft (now exceeded by both the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle and General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon).