Hi my name is Ben and I just joined here. I have been flying for 10+ years now. I am self taught and a few years ago started flying warbirds. I am proficient with many of them including the 1400 zero t28 and f4u. I am looking to pickup a edf warbird. Naturally I am looking at the me 262. I seem to have issues flying planes smaller than 1100 so I would like to stay away from that size range. I love scale plane. I would love that amazing goshawk but I know that is likely a season or two out. So I read the fw 262 is very scale in appearance and in its flight envelope. So I am wondering the dynam 262 a good first edf?
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Looking to move into a new EDF
Collapse
X
-
Originally posted by AkumaZeto View PostMoney is not the issue. I had read from multiple sources that the FW model was truer to scale and had some snap issues etc. This is normally fine but for my first edf I had read the dynam was more forgiving. So I dont mind buying twice at all. Thanks for the heads up though.
Comment
-
Originally posted by AkumaZeto View PostOf course I am nervous as all get out again just like I was when I went from high wing to warbird. Anything I should be mindful of?
Comment
-
Originally posted by AkumaZeto View PostDo they need to be flown super fast or fast compared to say a 1400 f4u?
Comment
-
Originally posted by AkumaZeto View PostI have a issue with smaller planes 1100 and below becasue of speed needed to keep them in air. That with the smaller size makes them look like they are going twice as fast. I was debating the dynam 262 or the 80mm f86
Comment
-
Im new to EDFs myself..I started with the Unique T-50 ..which to me seamed rather easy to fly (once you actually get it airborne) ..my next was the Freewing F-15 90mm...which I found to be rather easy to handle as well...and it wouldve been a continuous joyful plane had I not used too small of a C rated lipo in it...crashed it just before landing...but if your good with fast warbirds (props) then to me this one is rather easy and able to slow down pretty good. It being my second EDF,my first flight I was really expecting more speed from it,so that made it seem easier to get used to it first I think.www.TSHobbies.com
Hobby Paint racks and acrylic display stands for collectibles.
Comment
-
Originally posted by AkumaZeto View Postalso what are the handling characteristics of the sabre?
Comment
-
Originally posted by AkumaZeto View PostI had talked to Tom a bit today and he recommended a 70my saber for my first EDF lol I dunno what to do.Lon
EFlite F-16 80mm, EFite DRACO, EFlite Night Radian, E-Flite P51 1.5m
Freewing A-10 80mm, F-86 80mm, F-15 90mm, Avanti. FMS DHC-2 Beaver, Fliteline P-38L ,HSD HME-262, HSD F86.
Comment
-
I'll chime in also here.... If you don't care about it being a scale plane I can highly recommend the Freewing Rebel V2. I just maidened mine today and it went super. All I had to do for trim was 3 clicks of up elevator. Flew fine off of short grass and floated in nicely for a landing (1 bounce). Like you, I haven't flown EDF's much at all, just 4 flights on my sons little Freewing Panther. Just a thought.... :)Lauren
Comment
-
Hope you dont mind me sayin this here,but ..Ive got my Unique Models T50 which is what I started with...its a beater , but still flyable enough to get past those cherry poppin jitters. Its been a tough plane , and repaired, so you wouldnt have that big of an investment in it to worry about crashing. even got a lipo for it to get you started..just needs an Rx ...$75 + shipping.www.TSHobbies.com
Hobby Paint racks and acrylic display stands for collectibles.
Comment
Comment