The E-flite Viper 90 is the best EDF I've ever owned. I have hundreds of flights on mine and it's still fun to fly. If I can take only one airplane to the field, it's the Viper 90. If I can take 2, the E-flite 80mm F-16 goes along. The F-16 is more challenging to learn but once mastered, it can't be beat. I activate SAFE on all my Spektrum receivers. I rarely need it but knowing it's there makes me more confident doing aerobatics. Wish E-flite was more active in the EDF market and had a wider selection.
@ATCDave19 ай бұрын
For sure the Freewing A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 80mm; I love the way mine flies. Great vid Chris!
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
I haven’t flown the FW A-10. I’ve flown the fms which is a good flyer.
@paulballard42439 ай бұрын
My favorite jet? DO I HAVE TO POCK JUST ONE??? Lol I love them all for different reasons. I’d sayyyyyyy…. The Freewing Avanti and the Eflite 90 Viper are my top at a tie, then the Freewing F-22. Then the Eflite 50mm Habu, this thing is sooo much fun in the wind!! Take the gear off and hand toss it. Literally no stall unless you are going vertical and cut the power lol
@fpvbuilds20239 ай бұрын
Great video I really hope the f-14 doesn’t go away anytime soon, I really need to get one !
@aaronjames21569 ай бұрын
Haven’t had the pleasure of any of the top 5-2 but the viper 90 is one of my two best. The 80mm Futura is right there with it for me. Great flight handling, great gear…. Fast as all get out and is just as tough.
@garywebb74819 ай бұрын
Mine , are my two AvantiS , one is the V1 the other V2, also have the grey Eflight 80 mm F-16, and SU30. I fell in love with the SU 30 paint scheme. Also have the Freewing F-22 8S version. That one really rips! I wanted the F-14, but I fly off grass and all the reports of the problems with the swing wing dampened my interest. I still loved your B-58 Hustler. I hope you rebuild it and do it again. That was so great seeing it fly.
@MWall7119 ай бұрын
Clever idea for a video! I really love the A-10, too. I have the smaller Eflite A-10 and love the way it flies.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
Thanks! That little A-10 is a gem of a flyer too. 😊
@airhammer62039 ай бұрын
Great advice, get'em before they're gone!! Thumbs up Chris, AirHammer out!!
@jamesbrown77589 ай бұрын
Fun video Chris! Kind cool that the videos are from your previous and current residence. The Eflight F-16 is the most tempting for me, with one of your center burners of course. I think the Eflight 64mm A-10 could be a contender on your list as well. It has a sturdy airframe and solid flight characteristics in my opinion. Thanks for sharing. Very enjoyable!
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
Thanks man! The a-10 is a solid choice too. Really great flyer.
@tonyrobinson37449 ай бұрын
Great review Chris..awesome stuff.
@digitrc9 ай бұрын
My favorite that was discontinued was the Eflight F-18. Fantastic sound and the scale gear are amazing! Still flying mine to this day! Glad I didn’t procrastinate on that one.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
Yep, I liked that one too. But alas, gone to the ages…
@digitrc9 ай бұрын
@@Thercgeek the real bummer is, so are the replacement parts 😢.
@spikekavalench9 ай бұрын
Well done, excellent film quality, thanks for the list. That Tomcat is something else!
@alanshearing75159 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks for sharing. My favourite the F16 , the sound and presence in the do It for me . Prefer the military look though. See you again soon Chris.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
I hear you on the military look, but that tbirds scheme is pretty classic though. 😊
@tonyrobinson37449 ай бұрын
Best jet I ever had and still have is my Dehavilland Vampire. Best retracts on any plane I've ever had.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
Cool! Which vampire kit was it?
@tonyrobinson37449 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure it's the Durafly. An inexpensive model but super dependable and tough as a pine knot. Still flies and is probably goin on 10yrs old.@@Thercgeek
@davidsnyder2389 ай бұрын
Definitely a great list!
@robertgribbin64449 ай бұрын
Thanks man, I so new. I still have a cone around my head. I love your videos.
@needmoreboost63699 ай бұрын
The inner child needs that f14 and the folding wings! but the viper tick’s all the right boxes otherwise!
@FranklinMarshal-wj1jg5 ай бұрын
Mid 2000's Eflight BAE Hawk was awesome! I wish they'd rerelease it. All composite/balsa and flew like a dream.
@djjay99748 ай бұрын
Nice review! I’m surprised that the Freewing Avanti didn’t make the list, it seems to be the all-around fair for it at the airfield. How do you compare the old Freewing tomcat you reviewed to the new smaller one that just came out? Also, to which switch do you assign the reverse thrust? I’ve placed mine on the left dial on the side or back of the transmitter, which is where the brake otherwise would go for me.
@r00kiepilot5 ай бұрын
Great review. I would have put the 70mm F-16 at no.1 though. Either Eflite of Freewing. That jet pound for pound is just the best. Thrust to weight, wing loading, etc. The things it can do, it flies almost as if it has thrust vectoring. Also its stall characteristics are unmatched, it is so gentle in stall it is almost suitable for beginners. And it will hand launch stock with landing gear included!
@lw2163169 ай бұрын
F16 and Avanti are currently in my hangar and are my 2 favorites. Both are very good at air show type aerobatics that I enjoy. I had some spare jet parts and looked for a jet body to add them to and found the Hawk. It was a good plane. The basic Habu makes a great first jet and trainer. The Marlin and Rebel 2 were some jets I learned to fly on and were a good value. I had a 70mm Viper and really liked it. The 90mm Viper would be nice but lies outside my comfort zone financially.
@hifinsword4 ай бұрын
I am wondering if the lack of an affiliate link to the 80mm E-flite F-16 foretells it being dropped from HorizonHobby's inventory? So many great planes have been dropped by HH just when I wanted to buy one.
@Thercgeek4 ай бұрын
I have the link for the F-16 going to a search string for the 80mm since there are 2 versions available, the Tbird and the gray. I’ll be surprised if the 80mm f16 gets discontinued, but you never know, especially with HH. If it stops selling, then they’ll stop making.
@fastbackcj9 ай бұрын
Loved the video. Any idea when you might start to build another B 58 Hustler? Thanks.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
Thanks! It’ll probably be next year as I haven’t received the new one from my friend yet and I have a couple other projects I’d like to get done before it.
@haseebmalik3234 ай бұрын
Hey there. Would you recommend the 90mm E flite Viper as a beginner jet? What do you think of the 90mm FMS Viper? Also, which one sounds better?
@HeliZero9 ай бұрын
Cool video - thanks. I have the 90mm Eflite Viper, and it flies like a dream and also so easy to fly and land. I love the Viper so much that I have a BH Viper for a 120mm EDF on the way next month. Already have the JP Hobby 120 mm and retracts with brakes waiting for the fuse to arrive.
@frank-vq4mx9 ай бұрын
I'm glad you did not include the E-Flite F-18. Basically. After two and a half years battling with this jet .I can safely say that "It Doesn't Work" !! On the other hand .The Freewing F-18 is a wonderful easy and forgiving jet.
@COMNAVAIRPAC19989 ай бұрын
I have to agree. I'm still vying for the 90mm freewing F18 and have two FMS 70mm Hornets which are the best in their class. See you at the field. TVF VP Jerry
@farmerthegamer85105 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree on that. The plane just doesn't wanna fly.
@thedakotahurley3 ай бұрын
Great list! I love my 90mm Viper, and my 80mm F-16. Btw, the ViperJet IS a real airplane, so the model version is plenty scale :) My hands down favorite has to be the Freewing 90mm F-22.
@FarmerFpv9 ай бұрын
I have the 1.3m Phoenix Medel BAE Hawk with a 90mm EDF. I also have an EDF BAE Hawk from 2006 with a newer EDF BL system installed. I haven't found one that flies as good as that one yet. I'm going to have to try the FMS version. It looks locked in and solid in the air.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
I’ve heard good things about the phoenix model hawk. I’d think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the fms hawk, it’s an incredible flyer.
@leyvonnewashlv40969 ай бұрын
I’ve flown the Viper 70mm and it had to be the best flying edf I’ve had. I think I’ll try the 90mm version next.
@mrt10359 ай бұрын
That’s a good list Chris. I find myself always taking that BAE Hawk to the field. With an upgraded motor in mine that thing screams. I love my Freewing F-22 though, if only they would have made the landing gear more scale.
@simons62089 ай бұрын
I haven't Graded Skill level to Jets was thinking of getting a trainer Friendly Jet maybe the 50mm class ??? Any Surgestions are Welcome. Always enjoy your videos and tutorials.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
A great trainer level jet is the 70mm habu. Super forgiving and flies great
@SlowFlyer859 ай бұрын
My favorite is that Rafale it is on my list to buy😊✈🛬🛫✈👍👍 good video
@AerialRCFun9 ай бұрын
Love that jet, including the vivid paint scheme which really helps with in flight orientation.
@13flocon9 ай бұрын
My favorite is my Rafale ! Hope the F-14 will be on my list to buy one day !
@COMNAVAIRPAC19989 ай бұрын
I like all your picks. Surprised the F18 did not make the cut and the F14 came in fifth. TVF VP Jerry.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
You know, I’ve only flown the eflite f-18 which I liked quite a bit. Haven’t flown the FW to date but have heard good things about it.
@K5_BlaZer9 ай бұрын
The AeroFoam Mig-17 is a good candidate for soon to be gone. It's got a lot of features and at 90MM it's a large bird with great post WW2 looks.
@obdlife26265 ай бұрын
70mm Avanti, your new understanding about EDF
@Thercgeek5 ай бұрын
😆 I’ve heard good things about the avanti. I’m not crazy about the looks at all.
@canamwing69999 ай бұрын
I agree with your very honest list! However, I would add the Arrows Mig-29. I got three seasons and many great flights out of it. That was the first EDF I can say I wore out.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
The arrows mig is a good solid flyer. Good looking too
@Bill148869 ай бұрын
IVE BEEN dealing with my FMS Viper 70 Anniversary model. Landing gear was loose / sloppy poorly built from the start. Love the Jet. Crash it more often the flying it. It just sucks on the ground/ grass. Adding larger grub set screws tightened the gear up and now I think it's ready for endless fights. Hopefully the 90 will be next if all works out so I can have faith again.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
I hope you get it sorted, that 70 is a great little flyer.
@AussieRCPlayground9 ай бұрын
Out of the ones I've flown, my top 5 are as follows; 1. Viper 90mm 2. FW F-22 90mm 8S 3. FW Venom 90mm 4. FW T-33 80mm 5. FW Eurofighter 90mm 8S Honourable mentions to the following; FMS Futura V3 80mm FMS Viper 70mm 15th Anniversary Edition FW Cougar 80mm FW L-39 80mm
@AerialRCFun9 ай бұрын
Interesting video, thanks. No 70mm jets included but love the Eflite F-16 & FMS YAK-130 for people that don't want to go larger than 70mm right now.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
The 70mm F-16 is a great airplane. Being so light, it’s super fun. Haven’t flown the yak, but am hoping to at some point.
@stevec75969 ай бұрын
That great sound on the Eflite F-16 is courtesy of the horrible ducting. I've got mine ripped apart to try improving it.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
You’re not wrong 🤣
@JN241853 күн бұрын
It’s funny, the Eflite Viper 90 is by far the best jet on the simulator too.
@RC-Take-off9 ай бұрын
For me, the best jet is the F-14 Tomcat with jolly rogers paint design.
@AerospaceMatt9 ай бұрын
Is the E-Flite Blue Angel being used as the background during the “making a comeback soon” segment of the intro an “Easter Egg?” 😉😉🤔🤔🤫🤫
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
lol, I wish. 😆 I honestly don’t think that model will make a comeback unfortunately. I hope I’m wrong though.
@AerospaceMatt9 ай бұрын
@@Thercgeek Unfortunate. How about the F-4? I missed out on one of those, I know Freewing has one but I liked the scheme on the Eflite
@hekikuu9 ай бұрын
An A7 Corsair would be my favorite if I could have one! Otherwise I really enjoyed the 90mm F-22, the 80mm Cougar is a beauty, the 80mm Avanti for relaxed aerobatics.
@mithrandir13139 ай бұрын
Have you tried any of the Flex Innovations EDFs?
@AerialRCFun9 ай бұрын
They have a thrust vectoring EDF jet that looks really interesting. On that YT channel Cleetus McFarland they fly one and it is mind blowing. Looks like it can hover with ease!!!
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
I haven’t flown any of the flex jets. I’ve seen a few of their F-100s fly which seem to fly well, but haven’t seen any of the others fly in person.
@DarrenRC765 ай бұрын
The FMS 80mm hawk is just a pleasure, I think it should have made the 2nd spot personally. Before the FMS hawk came out my go to 80mm was the freewing 80mm F86. (That could really do with an update now) My top five 5, E-Flite/FMS 80mm F16 4, Freewing twin 80mm A-10 3, FMS 80mm F86 2, FMS 80mm hawk 1, FMS/E-Flite 90mm viper
@MustangsCanTurnToo9 ай бұрын
Do these models lock you in to Spektrum branded batteries, radios and chargers?
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
The only ones that would potentially do that would be the eflite models if you get the bind and fly version. Both of them do have arf plus versions, but they don’t include the power system in those if I recall correctly.
@rjm71519 ай бұрын
@@ThercgeekI started out 11 years ago with scratch built multi rotors so got into Frsky gear. Nothing against Spektrum, just didn't want to change over as I also found the prices quite a bit higher for Spektrum gear. ANyway, when I get an Eflite that has to be BNF because that's the only way they will sell them, rarely any PNP from them these days, which sucks. I just pull their receiver and sell it on ebay and can then purchase an Frsky receiver with built in gyro, self leveling and have a few coins left over. Basically same thing as safe only you have to set it up but no biggy after you've done a few plus they have ability to adjust master gains with transmitter, turn off completely if desired.
I got to get the freewing f-15 eagle before it's discontinued!!
@ledayalex9 ай бұрын
My 5 best 5.su27 Fms 4.jas 39 gripen Fw 3.A 10 Fms 2.t45 Fw 1.avantis v2 Fw
@linerv9 ай бұрын
Freewing L39, best 80mm scale jet from FW
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
I’ve heard good things about that one but haven’t flown it personally. Maybe one of these days. 😊
@notoo79 ай бұрын
Great now I need to add an F14D. 😅 The is among my favorites.
@mikeanddeepetrillo56029 ай бұрын
I loved the 70mm, I imagine the 90 us much better?
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
The viper 90 is fantastic. Definitely a big upgrade from the 70 😊
@RAW008159 ай бұрын
Freewing A-10 80mm all the way and Freewing Avanti. The F-14 needs an upgrade with the new Freewing 80mm 3658 2100kv EDF's. For the A-10 it would be a nice to have...
@paulomolina47239 ай бұрын
No blue angels f18? huhu why? was planning on that
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
Well, I’ve only flown the eflite f18 which is discontinued. I’ve heard good things about the freewing, but haven’t flown that one.
@burlingtonfilmsКүн бұрын
Freewing F-22 90mm? It might just be the best edf jet ever made.
@Thercgeek2 сағат бұрын
I’m sure it’s a great choice, but I’ve not personally owned one to date.
@burlingtonfilms2 сағат бұрын
@Thercgeek Chris you gotta get one if the opportunity comes up. It's my favorite jet, it flies so good
@mikenowland27399 ай бұрын
I too suffer from discontinued model anxiety that’s why I have a room full of un assembled older airplanes 🙃
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
😆 the struggle is real
@thomaseperjesy91719 ай бұрын
Really sucks that the f16 80 isn’t available in europe😢
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
Dang, that’s a bummer! 😕
@Boeing767DriverAA9 ай бұрын
100% the F-16 but I still wish the 90mm was still in production. Unless someone has one for sale
@jprules25789 ай бұрын
Still waiting for a JA-37 Viggen.... one can dream. 😌😴
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
I love the viggen as a design. Such a cool looking airplane!
@octane20999 ай бұрын
The viper will never get discontinued its eflites flagship
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
I hear you there, but honestly you never know. It all depends on how sales continue (or don’t) whether it stays or not.
@octane20999 ай бұрын
@@Thercgeek very true it has happened to the T-28 1.2 and the 2.0 your correct there
@NicoleKeaney-g8x2 ай бұрын
Noel Cape
@bigeclipse7189 ай бұрын
Freewing f22.....bar none best flying edf out and has looks to boot.
@Thercgeek9 ай бұрын
I’ve not flown one, but I’ve heard good things about the FW F-22.