Kevo Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Hi All.. I need some EDF fliers to point me in the right direction for my first intro to electric ducted fan flying ie model,motor,esc,batterys etc I am not a novice flyer, but i have only ever flown ic, that said i would be grateful for any and all input to guide me into what i hope will be a rewarding step into another part of our fantastic hobby Regards and thanks for any replies.......Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename-John Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 My first was the Alfa Models F86 Sabre, with the 4max recommended set up, been going for over 3 years now and still one of my favourites, the other I have is a Stinger 64 from Hobby King, again really easy and fun to fly, cheap as chips as Its ARF so all you need is a 2200 mAh 3s battery and RX and your good to go, will take upgrades too as you get to grips with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben goodfellow 1 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 techone foamy profile kit . easy very cheap and will show you if you like them or not , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Alfa Models F86 Sabre +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete taylor Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Durafly Vampire...looks good and goes superbly on the recommend set up. Sounds great too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 If you can find a Habu Mk1, they are great, good set up on a 4s and will handle a good grass strip, mine is over 2 years old and is still going well. My GPS recorded a 186km/hr max speed the other day, pulling out of a dive with a 25mph tailwind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Haycox Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Hi kevo ,My third rc plane was a Habu Mk1 that Frank above speaks of. I found it relatively easy to fly after my trainer and Blackhorse Renegade and is still going strong, 5* for me. I believe the Mk2 has the option of retracts. Nev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartC Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 A-10 with twin 55mm fans running on 1800mha 11.1 LIPOs. Rock solid in the air. Flies like a trainer and has been my workhorse for 4 years. Dispite having other more capable/faster jets, I always fly the A-10 at some point when Im out flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Wow...thanks guys The (workhorse) theme appeals as I would like to think I could leave it in the car for those (got to have a fly) times. But all comments and models will be looked at.....and your reply have given me a reassurance that although a ( know nothing) at the moment, any problems I may have along the way I can always (PHONE A FRIEND)....... Thanks again guys..........keep the info coming..........Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Travis Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I've got the habu 2 and I think it's a great plane to start with, edf that is. Mines got the eflite retracts and flaps fitted and was featured in rcm&e last year . Great flyers . Now progressed to the habu 32 ! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyeruk Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Can i suggest the Dynam Meteor. It is the same size as the Habu,some say a clone,but half the price. I have had the habu and now have the Meteor. In my,limited,experience,the Meteor flys as good if not better than the Habu,it flys on 4s and 5s on the stock set up. On 4s it is very similar to the Habu but put a 5s in it,and it is very quick. I have dopplered it at 105mph but it still is very easy to fly.I have had around 30 flights using 5s and the stock system is coping very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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