Really would like some advice on a first edf. Been flying rc on and off for the last 30 years. The last rc plane I flew was the airfield p-51 got it out about a week ago flew it and got the bug again but now I would like to try jets. The only edf I have ever flown is the 30mm micro f-86. I am mainly into scale flying would prefer 70mm to 90mm range. I have a crop dusting service so I have a 25ft by 2000ft long concrete strip so runway is not a problem just would like some advice on a good first edf been looking at the freewing f-86.
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Agpilot25, welcome to Hobby Squawk! Please post pics of your Ag Wagon!
My recommendations based on your 70mm-90mm window, sorted by price:
$179 70mm Freewing Rebel V2
$229 70mm Freewing Hawk T1
$299 80mm Freewing F-86
$329 80mm Freewing Avanti S
$379 90mm Freewing Stinger 90
The Rebel V2 takes a cheaper 4s battery. The other aircraft on this list take 6s 4000s and 5000s. Downside is they're more expensive, upside is you can use that same battery in almost all of our medium to large jets.
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Originally posted by Agpilot25 View PostHere are a few pics of the air tractor at-802 that I fly would be nice to have one that’s rc.
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Originally posted by AkumaZeto View PostFW F86 is the one you want :) It was my first. Very docile. Just make sure to set the lipo about halfway over the esc for cg. Loop up tip sit test on fw f86
Cool Vid on balancing
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Originally posted by Agpilot25 View PostHere are a few pics of the air tractor at-802 that I fly would be nice to have one that’s rc.
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Ok so I pulled the trigger and bought the freewing 80mm f-86. Got it put together haven’t flown it yet waiting on some good weather. But anyways the wife is allowing me to get another edf what would be a good next step up after mastering the f-86 I was looking at the a-4,f-5,or f-104 figure I better take her up on her offer since she is allowing me to get another.
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I think the F86 as mentioned is going to be a great choice , also for other 'new to jets' pilots, and as mentioned as
well is the Rebel V2 , (4s 2500 to 3600mah 60c or so), its not a rocket, so it doesn't disappear on ya' as much as
some of the faster edf's , pretty much flies where you send it and has decent launch and landing characteristics ,
I have only flown the F86 on the sim, but it is really nice and it is a warbird (for a extra few points in my view).
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View PostI would go a4
The F-5 is a little rocket ship when air bourn but not as forgiving as the A-4. Gooniac33 can offer more insight on this bird as he has flown one for a long time now.
The F-104 should NOT be your second EDF. That plane is really hard to see with its stubby wings, and will bite you if you do not stay on top of her at all times.
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Originally posted by JohnVH View PostIm torn between the F86 and the A4.. I wish the F86 had lights though, but been hovering over the buy button for a month, wish there was sales or something to push me over the edge!
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Originally posted by purduephigam View Post"I double dog dare you to hit that buy button."
C'mon Ralphie, hit that button or risk having your eye be shot out from staring at it so long. LOLWarbird Charlie
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