Considering the two airplanes I listed above, can anyone suggest the better of the two for a new to EDF pilot? I appreciate any advice on this anyone might have.
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Sorry for not answering your question, but I would chose neither of those for a new EDF pilot. Of course that may be a completely wrong assessment based on your flying skills and experience.
Personally I started with the Dynam Meteor as a first EDF.
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I agree with the above. Especially if we're talking about the Freewing A-10, twin 80mm. That one is an expensive airplane and should never be your first EDF. If we're talking about the Dynam A-10, I've had one as well as 3 others at my field. They look nice but are severely underpowered. For a first EDF, you don't want one that's underpowered. It will only frustrate you to no end. I've never flown the 550 so can't comment but if it's the same powertrain as the A-10, again, it will likely frustrate you.Comment
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Freewing 64mm is a great flying aircraft(i love mine) but a very bad choice for a first edf. Its not "floaty" at all and its easy to bounce on landing. The wire landing gear and hard-ish tires are unforgiving. Its also hard on batteries. Get somethimg with good power to weight and light wing loading. Assume you meant dynam a10 but thought i would chime in on FW. Also edfs are power hungry than prop so make sure to go big on batt C rating( my a10 still gets a 45c pretty warm.)Still flying P.15, avanti(#2), mig 21, yak 130 70mm(#2), f35, f9f panther, a10 64mm, F8 crusader/ PA ultimate amr /HK skipper, durafly dh vampire, p 51,spit mk24, corsair, flybeam/ BH f86 50mm, deltawing 50mm/ HH su 26 mm,umx pitts,umx sbach, blade nano cp s,blade 450x, inductrix 200, inductrix pro, umx yak 54,umx f27 fpv/ electrifly 4s L39/ flyzone beaver/ volantix asw 28, /dynam B26
RIP.. roc hobby waco,strega #2(you will be missed), Fw 90mm eurofighter.Comment
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How much experience do you have flying RC airplanes in general, and which aircraft?Originally posted by Plane-Crazy View PostComment
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I'd look at the Freewing Rebel as a first EDF.
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The A-10 Freewing is an awesome plane, but not a good first EDF. It moves at 100+ mph, but lands at 40 mph. It handles like giant scale. Get some experience with EDF before investing in this great model.Comment
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Welcome to Hobby Squawk! I would hands down recommend the Freewing F-86, very easy to fly/land.Originally posted by Plane-Crazy View PostComment
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The Rebel looks and sounds pretty good for my mission type. I just wish it had a bigger wing span. I hear bigger is better when trying to learn a new plane/platform. ThanksOriginally posted by dkalwishky View PostComment
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I have also been looking for my first EDF but from what I have researched and other recommendations on these forums there are only a few to choose from depending what your looking to spend.
Here are some of those top recommended first time EDF's.
1. 80mm F-86 Sabre
2. 70mm Yak 130
3. 70mm Dynam Meteor
The new 70mm Hawk T1 seems like it might also be a friendly first time EDF. But we will have to wait and see how it performs.
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I've flown on andoing off for 5 years now. I fly an AXN clout jet, apprentice 15e, calypso sail plane, and the horizon hobby corsair, but never anything edf yet.Originally posted by T-CAT View PostComment
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Get The FREEWING YAK-130 ..its the best first No- nonsense " flies like a trainer" Budget EDF mine has over 120 flights now..with zero issues. after that I have almost all the 90mm freewings and the newer 80mms. now..Comment
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F-86 looks good eg: flaps, retracts, but motion rc lists it as advanced pilot required. Kind of makes me wonder, you know?Originally posted by Evoman View PostComment
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It was my first EDF and it's still in one piece...flys great with no bad tendencies.Comment
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From your description, I would recommend the Freewing F-86 80mm EDF jet as well, and tends to be one of the top EDF jets I recommend as a first EDF jet to proficient enough pilot. It's a reasonable price, stable, can fly and land at a slow pace well, not overly responsive, sounds fantastic, looks fantastic, gets reasonable flight time, and isn't a very complex aircraft. There are other jets that would suit well too, but this one provides a nice combination of price point, features, performance, predictability, and won't get old to fly too quickly even as you advance. That is all difficult to match elsewhere. Do you fly off grass or pavement?Originally posted by Plane-Crazy View PostComment
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My first was the Freewing Me-262. It was OK, but the nose needs reinforcing (see thread on that plane). I thought that it might be an easy flier, being an early jet with a traditional-looking wing. And probably that is the case, it is easy as EDF's go. But I think any EDF is quite a handful the first time you fly one. Another guy at our field learned on the 80mm F-86, and that also looks like a good easy flier. Durable and not too expensive also (that's important).Comment
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Yup Freewing F-86 .....Great Plane!Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,Comment
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Freewing 80mm F-86 for sure, take our advice and get one.!!!:)Comment
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My first EDF was the E-Flight Habu (out of production). It is the same size as the Rebel and looks a lot like it. I had no issues with the size, it was a great flying plane.Originally posted by Plane-Crazy View Post
The Freewing F-86 was also mentioned, that was my second EDF and is a really good flying plane. It has a narrow gear stance so it's prone to tipping over if your not careful.Comment
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