Mosquito Manual: Freewing

There is something uniquely thrilling about twins. The sound, the presence, and the historical weight—especially when the model in question is the de Havilland Mosquito, the "Wooden Wonder."

Warning: The Freewing Mosquito is notoriously nose-heavy out of the box if you follow the battery placement diagram blindly. The manual suggests pushing two 2200-3000mAh 4S packs all the way forward. In reality, most pilots find the plane flies better (and lands slower) with the batteries shifted back by about 1 inch. Use the manual’s CG marks as your minimum forward limit. If you are a new twin pilot, start at 90mm, but be prepared to move them back after trimming. The manual provides recommended control throws (High/Low rates), but look closely at the Flap section . It suggests a down elevator compensation for full flaps. Because of the Mosquito's high wing design, deploying full flaps (around 45-50 degrees) causes a significant pitch-up. freewing mosquito manual

Freewing’s 1600mm (63-inch) foam rendition of this British legend is a staple for warbird collectors. But before you strap on two 4S batteries and hear those counter-rotating props sing, there is one crucial piece of paper (or PDF) you need to study: There is something uniquely thrilling about twins