Ripmax EF-16- EDF. Anyone tried one?

[Mark Jones]

Any body out there tried and tested the new Ripmax EF-16 electric ducted fan, If so,how do they compare to the others on the market, eg the tigershark 400

[David Ashby - Moderator]

Hi Mark

I'm just in the process of reviewing the Airpower F-16, which (and I'm happy ot be corrected) I think is the same model under a different label. Should be in the Nov issue out 26 Oct.
The model is a foamie (not elapor) where as the Tigershark is depron. The F-16 is supplied as a basic kit by Airpower. Havn't flown yet.


David.

[scott cuppello]

Have one [imported myself on a 4s set up]....which is the same kit as airpower and just about everybody else....very, good! Will still be fast on a 3s set up [4s though is just soooo impressive, but you can't use motor's supplied in UK]. Fly's really well, rock steady, nice kit.

[David Ashby - Moderator]

Ah, nice to hear Scott, looking forward to thowing mine skywards. I'll be 3s' ing it. What control throw movements do you use and am I right in thinking the CG should be 1cm back from that under side vent/hole thing...?

David.

[scott cuppello]

C of G is shown as around 5mm back from the hole, initial flight on mine was in-line with hole, it flies well even with C of G forward, doesn't land like a comet!

 Control thows, I went with full [servo] movement, like I said, it's a bit of a pussycat!

[David Ashby - Moderator]

Thanks Scott.

David.