FIRST LOOK: Is the Freewing Zeus the Ultimate EDF Sport Jet?

Join Wes from ‪@MotionRC‬ and me at EDF Jet Jam for an exclusive test flight of the new Freewing Zeus EDF Sport Jet. We dive deep into the features and what might make the Zeus the top must-have EDF in RC aviation today. Check out our full breakdown and field reactions. Is the Zeus set to dominate and the new kind of sport jets?
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[@MotionRC]

Awesome finally meet you in person Chris! Was my pleasure to let you behind the sticks. We definitely have to fly together again. (Wes)

[@Thercgeek]

Thanks Wes, likewise! It was so much fun flying with you out there, we definitely need to do that again soon. 😊

[@Animal1290]

Just got mine, will maiden it tomorrow !

[@Thercgeek]

Nice! 😊

[@sendit_rc]

Good luck!

[@jacklets3851]

Ha I just posted a comment saying I’m maidening mine tomorrow. Hopefully both of ours survive

[@feelgooddany]

Don't use the motionrc serie connector!!!!! Mine was crap and the soldering came loos .. so it lands on his nose ☄️🔥🔥⚡️

[@AllanG1914]

They have a sale on the 8S version.

[@AllanG1914]

....or 7s depending on your math skills. Lol

[@Thercgeek]

🤣 #publicmathisdangerous

[@victorrcjets7660]

Your math skills are as great as 😅 no comment 😊 nice flying Chris 😊

[@Thercgeek]

Haha, yep! Public math is always dangerous 🤣

[@victorrcjets7660]

@@Thercgeek you get payed the same!

[@sendit_rc]

The Zues Feels Great In The Air And Is A All Around Great Sport Jet With Plenty of POWER😊 After Seeing Chris Fly The Zues At Jet Jam,I Had To Buy One! Great Review Man👊

[@davidgerlach1132]

I've always wanted the Zues 90mm and looking at the back-out shot of your airfield, I almost tossed my cookies! My word, what a magical looking airfield. Here in good OLD San Diego, we're lucky to get a landfill here or there to pitch off from. :) As always Chris, great flying, and I'm sure this bird is now in your hanger?

[@AL-RCjunkie]

I love it when youtube rc pilots collaborate on a flight video. Great to see you guys out there, at an event, sharing sticks. Really cool of Wes to give Chris a crack at the sticks of that 8s monster. I kind of thought you'd have to use two 4s packs to crank 8s into one of these big boy planes. Thanks for the tip on using 2s and 6s packs. Not that I have any planes that are even rated for 6s. But, it's info I'll be able to use later on in my rc pilot journey. Thanks guys!! 👍

[@JustwingitRC]

Nice flight, and great to see you getting together with other KZbinrs! I had a chance to see one of these being flown by Vic S. and MAN do these things move out! Thanks for sharing 😁👍🇺🇸

[@Thercgeek]

Thanks brother!

[@dradden1556]

Nice 👍

[@mjg22]

Like it, but I see it as a nice template to “kitbash” into a F-5 or a F-20… or at least a semi scale repainting.

[@Thercgeek]

I definitely see that. 😊

[@JustwingitRC]

@@mjg22 Victor S. did just that, and has one done up in silver with early USAF markings. It looks really cool! I actually shot video of it recently and should have the video up soon on my channel 😁👍

[@jacklets3851]

Gonna try to maiden mine tomorrow. I put a jp fan in it on 10s and the esc died on me so I found a new power system to put inside that I’m finishing up right now

[@Thercgeek]

Cool, should rip on 10s!

[@jacklets3851]

@@Thercgeek maiden went well but that plane really needs a nose wheel steering gyro. im putting one in tonight

[@paulcarruthers1314]

BVM Bandit like

[@drmrjon]

I have been flying both the 8 and 6s. I'm telling you, don't waist the extra money on the 8s. There is no real differance in the two as far as speed. Yes I have GPSed them both. The 6s is overall better because it has less wing loading.

[@Truthstillmatters2]

How does this compare to the Eflite Viper 90?

[@Thercgeek]

Oh man, that is a tough question to answer. I’d say they’re pretty darn close. The viper might ever so slightly have the edge for me in the air, but I think the Zeus is a little more forgiving to land.

[@alwaysflying6540]

The gear doors are white and not blue to match the fuselage!? I can't buy it now. That's too bad lol

[@Thercgeek]

😆

[@alwaysflying6540]

@@Thercgeek 😄

[@JustPlaneChris]

A member of my club has one of these. Flies great, but the color scheme?!? Freewing, WHY??? It's the color of the SKY, and you can't see it! Maybe they did it so they could sell more replacement parts after it crashes because you lose orientation!

[@Thercgeek]

Haha, yeah the sky blue might have benefited from being darker. 😆

[@martindelrio1891]

this plane is somewhat of a lttle bit useless. absolutely nothing new. edf manufacturers are running out of ideas.

[@victormontalbano4993]

I’m sure it is. But horrible color. ! Make one up in navy trainer or military scheme. You would sale more