Looking to move into a new EDF

[F106DeltaDart]

no experience here with the f86 or 262 I guess

I've got plenty of flight time on the F-86, but nothing on the 262.

[AkumaZeto]

no experience here with the f86 or 262 I guess

[WintrSol]

I've been lusting for the Freewing 90mm F-15 since it came out, but I would have a problem transporting it. So, I ordered the FMS 64mm F-15, mostly on the great reviews it has gotten. Since the Eagle was nearly my whole career at McDonnel-Douglas, I just had to have one.

[AkumaZeto]

I have had terrible luck with planes this small. Wing loading couple with small size

[Flygirl]

I did not realize how small the rebel was. My eyes have a hard time seeing stuff under 1100mm

I too was worried about that before flying it but after flying it, it really was okay. I didn't lose orientation once and I got a pretty good distance out. I can't tell you why because I hadn't realized it until I saw your post.

Oh! I just thought of why maybe.... They may be short wings but they are kind of wide. That and the fuselage is very long?

[AkumaZeto]

I did not realize how small the rebel was. My eyes have a hard time seeing stuff under 1100mm

[TSHobbies]

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.

[AkumaZeto]

I am sorry Tom said the rebel v2 lol no Idea why I said saber. Please keep the discussion going

[Flygirl]

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.... :)

[Lon]

I had talked to Tom a bit today and he recommended a 70my saber for my first EDF lol I dunno what to do.

My two cents on this: My step to a EDF has been with the FW F-86 80mm. I had been flying the FW P-51 the past couple years. It has not been a dramatic change by no means. The 86 is very stable and handles much like the 51. Take off's are actually easier with the 86, and landing approaches are solid and predictable.

[AkumaZeto]

I had talked to Tom a bit today and he recommended a 70mm saber for my first EDF lol I dunno what to do.

[F106DeltaDart]

also what are the handling characteristics of the sabre?

The handling characteristics of the Sabre are mild yet precise, kind of the like the FMS 1450mm P-51 of EDFs. It flies very locked in tracks exactly where you want it to. In a stall in level flight, it gently drops the nose and recovers. Landings are easy, especially without flaps. Keep in maybe 10% power on landing until it gets in ground effect. Then flare and cut the throttle as soon as the wheels touch and you will be rewarded with a silky smooth touchdown.

[AkumaZeto]

also what are the handling characteristics of the sabre?

[AkumaZeto]

which one flies more like a prop warbird? Guessing the 262 and its larger as well.

[TSHobbies]

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.

[Flygirl]

FhHuber (Fred I think) who posts on here would be a good resource on the ME 262 as well as DKal. As I recall from another website we were on together he had a pretty good looking one and I thought (I may be wrong) it was Dynam one.

[F106DeltaDart]

I 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

If you have issues with the 1100mm planes, the jets will require more speed than those. The F-86 can fly at close to those speeds, but just be cautious. Take it up high and test the limits of the airplane. If you are familiar with its limits, you can avoid making a costly mistake later. Here is a video showing the speeds the F-86 will require: https://youtu.be/BqsJGnoc_qc.

[AkumaZeto]

I 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

[F106DeltaDart]

Do they need to be flown super fast or fast compared to say a 1400 f4u?

Depends on the jet. Planes like the 80mm F-5 will need to carry substantially more speed than others. The F-86 can be flown fairly slow, especially on landing. Once you have it up in the air, slow it down and feel out the response of the jet. When it is getting nose high and looks like it is going to stall, it probably will. I will say the most EDFs will certainly be fast compared to the F4U. Certain jets like the F-5 will seem super fast compared to the Corsair.

[AkumaZeto]

Do they need to be flown super fast or fast compared to say a 1400 f4u?