SAB Tortuga 200mph plus Flight

[@robstanton9215]

Man that’s a little screamer!!! Sounds really cool!!! Crazy good camera work too keeping up with that thing!!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It does scream! About 40k RPM! My wife does good with filming!

[@NeedSpeedRC]

The vid I’ve been waiting for! Nice flying! I can’t wait to get mine into the air. Also, nice camera work. It’s not easy filming/tracking smaller speed machines.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Sorry it took a while to come out! I had so many other videos already uploaded and dates to be released lol the Tortuga is such a incredible airframe! Not only does it fly amazing but the speed on 6s is insane! Thanks! My wife does a great job videoing!

[@jeffmayo8848]

Another great video! Had to laugh because of our discussion we had about my wife trying to video the Apprentice. No way she could video this lol

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thanks Jeff! Yeah she would definitely have a hard time with this one lol

[@rayduffield749]

That was sick!!!!!! Great flight!!!!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It’s a fun plane!

[@roadstar499]

Great flying!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@hamiltonshangar]

Where you getting the xnova motor? I cannot find one 😔 Awesome jet!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

So Heli direct use to carry the Xnova motor but I believe Xnova discounted them. It was a special motor design for the Tortuga, super light and powerful.

[@hamiltonshangar]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 I will have to check the specs and see if I can find a similar one. Thank you!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@hamiltonshangar it’s a 36m 2200kv, you can use any motor from 28-36mm and really any KV around 2000-2200kv. Just remember weight, if it’s heavier then 140g then just move stuff around. You want it to CG dead level!

[@hamiltonshangar]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Thank you!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You’re welcome!

[@larrychamel]

Beautiful Jeff!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thanks Larry!

[@james34185]

What kind of grip tape are you using?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s from Home Depot, for decks but you can get it from a skateboard shop or Amazon.

[@ScrapHeapFPV]

Do you have a GPS? My tortuga is topping out at 140 on a 2200kv 2960 on a 6x5

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Multiple different GPS is in multiple different speed readings. Running the 5.25x6.25 carbon prop. I’ve built quite a few Tortuga‘s and all on Xnova motors and easily 200mph.

[@ScrapHeapFPV]

​@@westhobbiesrc8051do you have an xnova motor I think I found it online but I can't find a way to buy one

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@ScrapHeapFPV yes I do, unfortunately I think this motor is discontinued? I can’t find it either.

[@ScrapHeapFPV]

​@@westhobbiesrc8051I sent you an email I would love to buy one of these motors if you are willing they do appear discontinued

[@ScrapHeapFPV]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 NVM I found what I think is the last remaining one online and bought it form germany with 50$ shipping but I got one

[@WickedMoto]

Alright I need to know the set up I want to buy one and make it this fast..I’d like to do 200mph with one of these little planes so when I do it with my turbine jet it doesn’t seem as fast and scary

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnivq4CveNekmtk Xnova motor 2200kv motor, castle 100 amp ESC(it pulls way more but it handles it) 6s 3000mAh APC 5.25x6.25 Carbon prop

[@andreas4687]

i really like the tortuga but i dont think i need the speed. any recommendations for a more efficent, quieter setup that is lighter?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Tortuga is specifically designed to go fast but you could fly it on a for a 4s setup. Any 28mm motor will work. Any pusher prop plane is going to be loud as the prop it self makes a lot of noise.

[@richardbartlett6514]

Nice wing

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@AphexTwinII]

Pretty sweet

[@lawrencewilliams1477]

SOMETHING TO DO HEY HAVE FUN

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes it is! Speed is always fun!

[@lawrencewilliams1477]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 I GOT FUN JET WONDERING IF ILL EVER FLY BEEN 15 MONTH CHEERS 🍻

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Very nice! I love the funjet! I’ve built a bunch of them over the years with all different power setups

[@nakul3424]

Hey man, awesome stuff, great hand launch, but i doubt the speed is in 200mph range, i think its near 150, you can search funjet 200mph and checkout some videos as a comparison, still great stuff, cheers

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s every bit of 200mph lol it’s done countless passes and checked with a few different ways. I’ve built countless Funjets. The Tortuga is faster on less power as it’s more aerodynamic.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Dam she fast, I still yet to build mine 😎

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes it is! Very fast on 6s! We it till I start the new one! You need to build yours!

[@DadsRCHangar]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 In want to find a EDF to swap with the pusher, not sure what I could use thou.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@DadsRCHangar Jetfan 80 with HET motor and 8s would be a rocket!

[@wernervanderwesthuizen6059]

She is moving

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes it is!

[@boy6named6zoen6]

She's a screamer 😉

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes it is! Moves out nice!

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

$350+ for just the airframe, lol. I build a fast balsa flying wing for $35 from a kit, makes a cooler whoosh sound when glide past too.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I bet your $30 balsa wing won’t handle 250mph and turn at 250mph lol

[@BellyUpFishGarage]

Your $35 kit isn’t going anywhere near 200mph..

[@Blowntricycle]

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