XFly T-7A Red Hawk 64mm EDF Jet PNP - Model AV8R Review

[@Retset]

Yet another 64mm EDF review where the subject sounds better than my Stinger 64, has much better take off performance and looks easy to hand launch, which the Stinger isn't (I only use it from it's fixed gear now). Maybe there has always been something wrong with my Stinger ... This plane looks excellent but I am very eager to see the A10 review as I've always fancied one of those ...

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Hey man, yeah it does sound good. I flew a 4s Stinger years ago, I remember it did sound like a hair dryer but I liked that it had a rudder...knife edged well. I'm looking forward to that A-10, should be fun!

[@Bellairvideo]

What a ride of a lifetime. I felt my face ‘suck’ back on take off Adam! XFly make such well finished aircraft You make them look so easy to fly! Well done Model AV8R team 🇺🇸🇦🇺👍👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Noel!

[@busmanrc5020]

Great vid and review, super flying as usual, thank you. As I have this bird I can attest your review is spot on. One thing you did not mention, unless I missed is the finish on the Xfly birds are fantastic. As I fly off of grass, perfectly maintained at 1/2" and rolled each week, with a bad shoulder, I always fly with the gear and found the 2200 pack is the sweat spot for grass and gear. BTW, I actually used the same receiver. I just got the 80mm version, yet to fly, waiting for spring to finally break in the east. If the 80mm flies as good as the 64mm, it will be a keeper!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much! The finish was what I'd expect on a plane at this price point. Pretty good. That 80mm should fly even better! Enjoy!

[@SteffenRC]

Wow, thats a VERY capable 64mm EDF.. Significantly more power than my Freewing F-18 64mm 4s. Great review and flying.. Lots of quality SHORTS in this video... btw, does this model come with a DLG hold on the wing.. 🙂.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Will! It is a fun little jet. Not sure I'm going to launch it that way again...lol.

[@dutchloveRC]

Im late to the party.. but it was GOOD! GR8 job guys!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Joel!

[@IansRCExploits]

I've been very impressed with the Xfly-Models that I've bought Adam, I think they are very good quality and great value for money!! You really put this EDF through it paces and I'm very impressed with the way it flies!! Great review Adam and great video work Heidi 😀👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Ian! I'm looking forward to that A-10!

[@JustwingitRC]

What a sweet little jet! Great review my friend, looks like a fun EDF for those looking for a nice scale sport jet!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It is brother John! Great little jet.

[@skorpios51]

Awesome flight and sound! In the first flight you use 3200mah 4s. That lipo is 380gr. A little heavy i think. How was the flight? Didn t it nose heavy?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It's a heavier battery for sure, but it flew fine. Not nose heavy at all when the battery is where it should be. Our CG is rear of where the manual calls for. Check out the set up chapter and set up page.

[@northernfpv9562]

Beauty presentation pass at 10:07! It certainly is a lot more capable with the gear off. Hand launch is as sketchy as you’d expect but orientation colours really pop.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

If the launch is sketchy it is a screw up...which I have been known to do. lol.

[@jayaustin3096]

Xfly makes great planes for the price. Amazon has spring loaded nose gear for this one and the A10 for 15 bucks. Haven't put mine in yet but It looks way better.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

That is a great option Jay, thanks!

[@pappy883]

Great job Adam had one and flew the heck out of it, big fun. would love to see your take on their 80mm version. A short field jet landing tutorial as well 😎

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Pappy. I'd love to fly the 80mm version.

[@davescott9409]

I always wish, on flight reviews, the reviewer would explore slow flight to a full stall, so we can see how slow it can fly and what the plane's stall characteristics are like. Is there any chance of you adding that to your reviews?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Dave we actually used to do that with all our reviews, but haven't lately. We will start putting that back in them! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@gazzabyerun8152]

Wow good looking jet, I like the way the rear of the jet is red, makes it easy to see for orientation while flying for sure! Sounds nice. Awesome flying! I can't wait to see the twin 50mm A10 Warthog video for sure, looking forward to that video!! Nice to see another sponsor come your way! Keep up the great work! ☠Semper Fi Brother!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks brother! As it turns out, the red tail is a tribute to the Tuskegee airmen. I'm looking forward to that A-10 too!

[@gazzabyerun8152]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Nice!!!

[@odwatchguy]

Nice review of the X-Fly T7A. I think this is a great looking plane that has a great presence flying for a smaller EDF. Thanks for sharing.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Tony! Nice lil jet!

[@paulrkytek6587]

Am I missing something only the manual says 40amp esc and your test shows 50amp draw ?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

That is a static bench test. It unloads a lot in the air.

[@jakeclauson9863]

Fun stuff! I think I need to get a new edf this season. Cool to see another sponsor on the channel Adam. Great work keep it up!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks so much Jake! We will buddy!

[@sailr]

taking off and landing in opposite directions? Must have been a zero wind day.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Don't really remember, but clearly it was low if anything.

[@SlowFlyer85]

Nice flying edf jet you know you have me addicted to edf now lol, now I only need a lot of stick time so I can fly as good as you great video ☺👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Frank! Lol...they can be addictive for sure!

[@SOBaseball]

Hi. So hard to get a reply out of KZbinrs. I hope you do. I’m almost 50, been flying since I was 8 when I built my Eaglet 50…..after taking 10 yrs off or so raising my kids (and owning 10-20 Horizon foamies) I fly on Safe now and can’t seem to figure out how to get back to regular flying. Do you have any suggestions?? I panic when I flick off Safe now. But Safe has become sooooooooo..boring. But then I get paranoid on as3x only. I wish I’d never met Safe….

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yep. That is the issue with SAFE. It's great tech, but meant to be used temporally. You are right to want to wean yourself off of it. Ok, so first thing...when you flip that switch from SAFE to AS3X if the plane changes direction without you touching anything, you need to get an experienced pilot (or a comfortable one) to help you trim it out and get the control surfaces mechanically adjusted. When you flip that switch in level flight nothing should happen until you input something. Part of your nervousness could be that it does bad stuff the second you flip the switch without your input, so now you're on your back foot having to correct for something you didn't do. Once that is done it might be easier for you. If that alone doesn't do it you may consider getting the RealFlight sim. It's great being able to practice knowing that if you crash, you just hit reset. The other thing is, and you may not want to hear this, but you may just have to focus more. Get yourself mentally prepared. You're going to have to switch SAFE off and suffer through getting your chops back. Keep it off a little longer each time, remember you can hit it later and still save the plane. If you crash you crash...part of learning. Nobody will die, you just may lose a foamy or two. If you do crash one, fix it. It can look ugly, thats even better...once it has "character" it can be a beater...a plane that is no longer pristine that you're not so nervous flying. You may also find that after a couple of minutes with you not switching back your nervousness goes away a lot...either way, you have to commit to it sometime. Maybe consider getting help from an instructor to build your confidence if need be. Whatever you decide to do, best of luck my friend!

[@SOBaseball]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Great advice and thank you for the well thought reply! I just re-upped my glue supply and kicker lol. I think you’re right just gotta do it.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

That's it man. Once you get over that mental hump and decide you're gonna make that plane your bit#$...it ain't gotta chance! Lol.

[@SOBaseball]

@@ModelAV8RChannel 😂😂

[@SOBaseball]

@@ModelAV8RChannel. I’m still 😂 over ur reply. Lol and thanks again!!

[@seanbarrie8713]

Hi Adam, firstly all credit to you for such superb flying, you really are a skilled pilot and the T7A looked incredible in your safe hands. I will watch this back a few times before I attempt to maiden mine. Thanks for such a great video 🫡

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Sean thank you man. I appreciate the kind words! You'll enjoy it! I would fly it with the gear first, get ot trimmed out and balanced like you want before trying a hand launch.

[@FlankerTanker]

Adam - I LOVE MINE - looks so much better without the gear, its a real dream to fly - I see you are trying out my patented Wheel less touch and go's LOL - like the video - thanks for covering this one Adam - Stay well

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Hey thanks Martyn! Great little jet, and I love the no wheel touch n goes!

[@Zadonitz]

Hi Adam, I know it has been a while since you made this review but I have a few questions as I recently bought this bird. First, how did you handle the CG with the 3200 and 2200? Also, do you think it's possible to hand launch with a 3200? Thank you

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It's a bit nose heavy with the 3200, but still flies well. You could hand launch it with that battery, but I would program a launch mix that feeds in a bit of up elevator when you advance the throttle. Put it on a switch, and flip it off after its on step and you have both hands on your TX.

[@Zadonitz]

@@ModelAV8RChannel awesome! This 100% answers my questions. Thank you sir!

[@唐麒凱]

can I ask a question? do you modify or change another higher kv EDF unit, your plane seems more powerful , especially vertical climbing. I recently bought a new t7a , have installed but not maiden, I test running the motor but seem not power enough, I now use 3S battery

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

We didn't. Totally stock. We used 4s. On 3s it will be under powered.

[@唐麒凱]

@@ModelAV8RChannel thanks!

[@davidsnyder238]

This is a great little jet and the larger version is equally as nice. Terrific walk through and flying my friend!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you David! I'd like to fly one of those 80mm.

[@kianwong4625]

Hi great review. Is it true that you need to place safe reciever near the Cg.or can it be placed, like yours near front? Will safe and as3x/safe work ok with the RX near front ? Thanks

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

They AS3X works fine in other positions, and SAFE works somewhat well, however SAFE is optimized by getting it closer to the CG. Same goes for trim. AS3X can work with a good bit of trim set, but if you're using SAFE you need to mechanically adjust the surfaces so there is very little or no electronic trim set.

[@kianwong4625]

Thank you for your time@@ModelAV8RChannel

[@patdiviney7630]

Great flight, but where's the narration?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Tried one without it. Caught flak, so we do it again in reviews. Lol

[@davidgerlach1132]

At 16:29 this bird really begins starts to "sound" real authentic! :)

[@trevorfurlotte]

Not my jam but great vid as always.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol...thanks Trevor!

[@sampamnl.8964]

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[@airhammer6203]

Another great review Adam. It was nice to see it flown with various batteries. I would've liked to have seen where you placed the RX. That was a hilarious grass take off!! Each and every bounce, the plane was like, not yet.... nice try..... nope .....OK!! I don't own this one but I do have the Xfly A-10. It's been in the box for over a year now. You may have inspired me to go ahead and assemble it, with rudders ;-). AirHammer out!!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks buddy! There is a pic of our rx placement. I'm looking forward to that A-10 too!

[@DadsRCHangar]

Great video Adam, great you showed grass take of and landings. Great control inverted as well. Was surprised you belly landed on the tarmac. Fun fun 🫡

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Chris! Our grass is rough at that venue.

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Adam great flying and revue. The paint and finish on the T7 is amazing. Zoom zoom zoom Jeff in LA USA

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Jeff! It is a nice one!

[@apoczombie9710]

I bought one of these as my first EDF a couple months ago and I absolutely love it; having AS3X on it really dials it in and helps make up for the lack of rudder. If you plan on running it with the gear on as jet trainer I highly recommend the front landing gear upgrade as it eliminates a lot of that ground bounce. Keep up the great work AV8R!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much!

[@Gdesign959]

Awesome jet. I don’t own any but there is nothing quite like watching and listening to a jet (even electric) ripping through the air. Nice sound affects with the real jet over head. Haha.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol...yeah Brad we get airliners flying over at around 8K feet and the mic picks that up as if they were right there.

[@wayneschriver638]

Always the high quality content… EVEN AT 5am ON A FRIDAY!😆

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol...thanks Wayne!

[@jcb6713]

very nice ! looking forward to see the A-10...have a good one...

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man! You too!

[@ltfadl1]

Hey Adam, great video. I love mine, great flyer for sure, I left the nose wheel backward, then switched over to the sprung upgraded nose gear, which is a nice upgrade. So I ended molding mine to death. I added rudders, 60amp Avion esc with reverse thrust, ar630 as well, with an RC Geek afterburner and a 6s 2200kv 64mm edf. I run an 1800mah 6s battery and might be going back in the stock motor. It seems to take 6s well on the bench. As is, it hit 110 mph, and it's a beast. I absolutely love it.

[@Gdesign959]

Holy smokes that thing will be a missile.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Holy crap Anthony! I'll bet it does scream on 6s! The nose gear upgrade is something many folks have mentioned, good to know. Fun jet!

[@ltfadl1]

@Brad yes sir, much better performance. Gotta be careful with the elevator whilst WOT. It'll alpha lock, lol👍

[@ironmover5800]

Good flying , love the touch and go w/o gear ,

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man! Lol...that was fun!

[@SunriseRCAviator]

Nice flying and fine looking plane!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks! Cool jet.

[@M4rkmcc21]

Absolutely spot on review for this. I've had 2 of these now and must say its the best 64mm 4s jet I've had. Very close 2nd best being the Marlin.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man! Great little jet!

[@bobcole85]

Hi Adam, have you looked at the 80mm version of the XFly T7 ? By chance.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Very nice looking plane Bob, but I haven't flown one yet.