HOW GOOD IS IT ? FMS Futura 80mm EDF Sport Jet v3 | 6S6000 | RadioMaster TX16S | FrSky X8R receiver

[@EssentialRC]

AVAILABLE INTERNATIONAL: www.fmshobby.com/products/fms-80mm-futura-v3-pnp?ref=EssentialRC AVAILABLE IN US: shrsl.com/3v5w2 AVAILABLE IN UK: www.cmldistribution.co.uk/product/FMS112PV3-REFV2/fms-futura-v3-80mm-edf-artf-red RADIOMASTER TX16S MK II RADIO/TRANSMITTER AVAILABLE HERE: www.radiomasterrc.com/products/tx16s-mark-ii-max-radio-controller?sca_ref=1532879.KTnLWlCJZG RADIOMASTER BOXER RADIO/TRANSMITTER AVAILABLE HERE: www.radiomasterrc.com/products/boxer-radio-controller-m2?sca_ref=1532879.KTnLWlCJZG BATTERY FOR BOXER RADIO/TRANSMITTER AVAILABLE HERE: www.radiomasterrc.com/products/2s-7-4v-6200mah-lipo-battery?sca_ref=1532879.KTnLWlCJZG 4-Max 60C 6S batteries AVAILABLE HERE: www.4-max.co.uk/lipos.htm

[@AllanG1914]

The recommended battery is actually a 4000 mah. I don't have any of those which is why I've never gotten a Futura but I am comforted to see you were able to use a 6000. So, if a 6000 can fit, my many 5000s should as well. Thank you for this.

[@remkojerphanion4686]

Whoever filmed this did an excellent job! I might be a bit late, but.... Happy New Year to Essential RC and to everyone else here!

[@EssentialRC]

Thanks, you too!

[@jackal9b]

Great review. Was looking to purchase either this jet or inrunner version of Freewing Avanti S . Which one would you recommend ?

[@jeffhenderson934]

I liked the Futura v3 so much I bought a second one during the Christmas sale and points I had with FMS. (I also bought their a-10 v2. And their Bae Hawk. The Bae Hawk could be the 1st ever 80mm jet trainer. It’s that stable and easy to land) My friends have always said I have a tendency to exaggerate, but I mean it when I say if Jesus returned and got into RC, his favorite edf would be the Futura v3. It’s that’s good. I can’t find a single thing that this jet doesn’t do well- 1) It’s pretty fast 2) Turns on a dime 3) Very stable in level flight, if you’re into scale 4) At 100% 20% expo you roll it like a top 5) Always recovers nicely 6) Most important to me with our 40 year old runway- It’s easy to land

[@Aztek1701]

Great flying there. Especially since that was a maiden flight shows how good the model and pilot is.

[@terryhayles5786]

Happy new year,great video as usual,be nice to let viewers no how much battery is left after each flight 😀

[@SuperMagnum2011]

Excellent camera work J 👌 Great flight . Thanks.

[@EssentialRC]

Thanks 👍

[@alanpaul1234]

Great flying Dom - it goes a treat!! I am resisting temptation LOL

[@RadioMasterRC]

Great flying! looks like a lot of fun 😎

[@EssentialRC]

It was and all with excellent guidance from the TX16S radio 😉

[@bobturner3388]

You flew the shit out of that EDF!

[@feelgooddany]

FUNTURA !!!

[@remotecontrolledmedia]

Futura is a reale cool jet

[@beaucannon3659]

Do you think this is a good first edf for someone that flys prop planes usually!

[@EssentialRC]

Yes

[@DamionJustin]

Beautiful ❤️

[@EssentialRC]

Thank you! 😊

[@RCPoor]

I just picked this plane up, I'm a ways from running and still need battery packs for it. I see your running 6000mah which I didn't think you could do, I was told 5000 mah so I'm asking what you recommend for best performance?

[@EssentialRC]

Either works. Longer flight time with the larger pack. I use the packs in other models. I hate buying smaller packs for one model.

[@RCPoor]

Thank you I got it all taken care of, decided to just stick with the 5000mah since that one came the most recommended for that model. I went with the NX7E transmitter and I think the Ar630 receiver with safe no gyro. Not yet anyway.

[@EssentialRC]

@@RCPoor I don't understand why anyone would go Spektrum these days. So expensive for such limited capability! Best of luck with your first few flights though.

[@RCPoor]

@@EssentialRC well I haven't unboxed anything yet, it's all returnable so what is your go to brand, and why?

[@remkojerphanion4686]

Which is faster: The jet, or the drone shooting the amazing footage? Please excuse my stupid question - I have zero experience of RC planes or drones.

[@EssentialRC]

In this case the jet was faster. For the chase sequences I was flying at half throttle.