We Gave Our F-14 Tomcat Some Teeth (And More)

[@adamrodgers2377]

I could watch a hour of nothing but touch & goes with that Jet. She is awesome!

[@sanexup1038]

Airspeed is different than thrust. To fly smoothly, this "heavy" F14 is an edf that benefits from keeping airspeed, momentum in maneuvers. It flies awesome if the energy is maintained. Great upgrades! I'll definitely be getting those wheels and it seems like those burners look and function great.

[@howiedenton2709]

Jon you always kill it with the content you produce with this F-14 Tomcat, the touch n goes and landings are fantastic to watch. Hoping you’ll be putting the new baby F-14 from E-Flite through its paces for our viewing pleasure, very interested in your verdict of it.

[@williamlane6374]

I installed the low bounce wheels that you recommended and the plane didn't have enough speed to take off, so had to bale the on the take off when I had the stock power system. Since then I installed the mig 29 EDF's and Avian ESC's for reverse thrust but found out my NX10 didn't have enough channels for all that programming, so I now have a IX14 and hoping it will have enough power for take off on the wheels, even though they look very flat from the weight of the plane.

[@TwoBrosRC]

We're definitely not using the stock power system, so that's possibly part of the issue you experienced.

[@jayaustin3096]

That's got to be the best looking edf jet on you tube. Great job setting it up. Sounds awesome too.

[@andrewmcanulty3018]

I would say wow if I see it with my own eyes. I’m a fan of f14 . The most famous jet in the world along side with others.

[@sacrificialrubber779]

My all time favorite jet! Only EDF that I would ever buy! Just AWESOME

[@Mega_Trond]

I feel the need, the need for Speed.. sorry goose, but Its time to bust the tower..

[@marcoreviews]

So cool! Can’t get enough of this footage! #stayepic

[@airtimeaddict2395]

How you comment before the video released

[@TwoBrosRC]

It was a premiere which lets people comment in advance.

[@sendit_rc]

I got the smc high voltage 6200 and man! They are awesome! Makes me want to sell all my other batteries and get more of these! 4 1/2-5 min flights are awesome!

[@TwoBrosRC]

They're something else aren't they?

[@reckemroysrc3764]

Awesome flying Jon. The f 14 is iconic for sure 👍🏻🤓🤘

[@thomaspuma434]

Thank for the battery info I have one that I love as well I did some upgrades for the land gear

[@Krash_fpv]

That damn hurricane were still feeling winds from the pressure system in NC....it's like 18mph steady in FL on the east coast still

[@TwoBrosRC]

Jon's back in Florida and feeling it still. The weather sucks down here. Miss NC already.

[@Krash_fpv]

@@TwoBrosRC he's right by Me I'm in Titusville it's about 45 min from Orlando.....flying has been challenging for the last like 3 weeks....steady 15 to 20 mph with random 30 mph gusts from nowhere that knock you all over

[@andystoybox1723]

That’s right !! I am Dangerous!! 😆😆

[@TwoBrosRC]

👀

[@andystoybox1723]

@@TwoBrosRC “top gun”

[@ArthurRC]

5:55 I loooooove that picture, from behind flairing 🤩 nice démo my man!!!! #skills

[@TwoBrosRC]

Thanks Arthur!

[@s737500]

Very nice. Great videos. Where are you on the CG on this one ?

[@TwoBrosRC]

Roughly mid-way through the wing using 5500 and 5300 LiHV packs.

[@s737500]

@@TwoBrosRC That is pretty far back when the cg in the manual is about on the wing pivot screw. Will try move mine further aft if the bat position will let me.

[@TwoBrosRC]

@@s737500 Manual recommendations are almost always super nose heavy.

[@nick_doutrnz_entertainment]

What are the wheels? I searched your description for a name or link. You have everything link except those!! LOL Great flights.

[@TwoBrosRC]

Du-Bro 2.5" low bounce treaded wheels: amzn.to/3SgIbhu

[@grampskraka6976]

You need to get some drop tanks to make it even more scale. Tomcats rarely flew without them, mainly only in air shows. I was a tomcat egress mechanic for 12 years

[@TwoBrosRC]

No drop tanks are available for this jet unfortunately.

[@nickfunaro8565]

@@TwoBrosRC TheRcGeek does sell a 3d printed set.

[@grampskraka6976]

@@TwoBrosRC I’m pretty sure rc geek has some

[@stark1758]

hello brothers, loved your video , I'm currently flying the freewing Mig29, Avanti 80mm, you got me fired up on the Tomcat, good job. What part of the country you guys from.

[@TwoBrosRC]

We're in Raleigh, NC.

[@nirlachman007]

Very very impressive aircraft and flying ❤

[@s9523pink]

Man, you can fly!

[@jwpw51]

Hi , I really enjoy your tutorials and am planning to buy an edf jet. Though I have a lot of flight time with faster low and high wing planes, I am new in the edf world. Could you advise me on what a good starter edf jet would be? Many thanks, Jan (Netherlands)

[@TwoBrosRC]

We'd highly recommend the FMS Viper 70mm as a beginner's platform to learn how jets actually fly and get used to how they handle and stall: bit.ly/Viper70V2 You can get 10% off using the code ReferralTwoBrosRC, or $10 off using TwoBrosRC.

[@jwpw51]

Hi Jon, Many thanks for this welcome advise and ordered the fms viper 70mm v2. Will also ask the help of an experienced club member to get into the edf flying. Greetings, Jan

[@larsulrich3356]

Do you think the F-22 raptor 8S( high performance upgrade) can get more up time(fly time) with 2x 4s lipos?

[@TwoBrosRC]

Doubtful. It just adds weight and makes the jet fly worse.

[@shenray337]

Very nice fight. Wondering does this plane has stabilizer ?

[@TwoBrosRC]

Ours does.

[@motionsic]

Awesome flying! Quick question: Can the Tomcat hold a wheelie on landing? The deciding factor for me to select a model…

[@TwoBrosRC]

It probably could if you weren't worried about scraping up the ventral fins.

[@motionsic]

@@TwoBrosRC I have not seen one yet on any FW F-14 videos. I will keep looking. Thanks.

[@nirlachman007]

Jon, do you remember where is your CG is measured at? Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TwoBrosRC]

Nope - can't tell you offhand. It's been several months since this jet flew last.

[@shanehoule9477]

Bad ass guy's

[@TwoBrosRC]

👀

[@williamlane6374]

Just got my freewing f14 and started building it, unfortunately it didn't come with the control rods for the elevators. Trying to figure out which direction I'm going to take with the battery bay. So far I've noticed it fits 2 6s 5000 50c gen one packs.. still yet have to order the ar10360t receiver

[@TwoBrosRC]

That's unfortunate. Here's hoping Motion deigns to send you the missing hardware you'll need to get going! Here's a link to the AR10360T that kicks back some commission to us at no additional charge to you if you'd like to support what we do: bit.ly/3SuAlPv

[@williamlane6374]

@Two Brothers Radio Control question about the remote receiver if it would be needed? Only one of my planes has a remote receiver and it's the only one that has wrecked on me and even after I fixed it is the only one that acts funny with reception in the air.

[@TwoBrosRC]

@@williamlane6374 Remote receivers aren't needed, but we prefer having one in expensive jets like the F-14 just for radio link security.

[@williamlane6374]

Do you have a link of what low bounce wheels you used on the f14? I'm also going to upgrade the motors and esc as soon as there back in stock unless there is another alternative I can find other than the mig 29 esc and fmc 2100kv inrunners

[@TwoBrosRC]

These should do the trick: amzn.to/3mkROP3

[@ThePilotAndrew747]

That would be so cool if rc planes had vapor trails

[@TwoBrosRC]

It would be really awesome.

[@tomheetderks9997]

Have you heard anything about this jet having serious problems recovering from an excessive pitch down attitude, particularly at slower speeds on say a base to final turn? I have no idea if it's true, but was told that it doesn't want to recover, even after adding full power. Maybe it was due to an improper set up, or just flying it way to nose heavy. I'm thinking the new HH F-14 might be my segway into F-14's before committing to this one. Looks like a blast though, nicely done on the set up and flying sir ! 👍👊👊

[@TwoBrosRC]

Nope, never encountered that at any point. Airspeed management is super important though. It's not hard to land, just avoid excessive bank angles at slower speeds.

[@tomheetderks9997]

@@TwoBrosRC cool, thanks

[@Flybrei]

nice👍

[@stark1758]

one more thing, how does the gear hold up?

[@TwoBrosRC]

It holds up pretty well.

[@blakemilton6566]

someone at my field lost a retract today too

[@TwoBrosRC]

Seems pretty common.

[@jlphhs2003]

Have you done anything with thrust vectoring?

[@TwoBrosRC]

On an F-14? That's sacrilege lol

[@jlphhs2003]

@@TwoBrosRC on any jet lol i saw motion had a vector unit and hopped over here to the tube to see it in action

[@andystoybox1723]

Try the jp wheels with brake and assan steering gyro .. it works awesome 👏🏻

[@TwoBrosRC]

That's added weight on a heavy airframe. Something to consider but not something we'll probably do.

[@nickfunaro8565]

Not that it really matters, but you've got the sparrows and sidewinders flipped lol.

[@TwoBrosRC]

That could be why the Sparrows were biting into the wings. Thanks for the heads up.

[@alternative890]

Hello how much are these airplanes? I am thinking I may get one! I am a huge aviation enthusiast! I also love railroads and maritime too!

[@TwoBrosRC]

Check MotionRC.com

[@alternative890]

@@TwoBrosRC are all these planes extremely large or are they model toy size??

[@TwoBrosRC]

@@alternative890 It depends on the model.

[@alternative890]

@@TwoBrosRC I just want regular rc size. Do you have that??

[@rolandtheheadlessthompsong4346]

Are you happy with the motor upgrade?

[@TwoBrosRC]

Absolutely.

[@rolandtheheadlessthompsong4346]

I’ve been holding off since I know you had said you thought it was way underpowered…..so I guess I have no excuse now…….

[@TwoBrosRC]

@@rolandtheheadlessthompsong4346 It is pretty underpowered on the stock setup. 100 amp ESCs and FW 1920kv inrunners are what it should have shipped with.

[@aragorn318]

Your Ego Is Writing Checks Your Body Can't Cash!

[@TwoBrosRC]

💰

[@howardbull9001]

What makes it sound like that?

[@TwoBrosRC]

Sound like what? Timestamp for us?

[@howardbull9001]

@@TwoBrosRC Sound like a jet

[@TwoBrosRC]

@@howardbull9001 Because it's a jet lol

[@tomheetderks9997]

It's a fair question. The plane uses electric ducted fans, EDF for short. High RPM motors with 12 blade fans running around 40,000-50,000 RPMS exhaust somewhat turbulent air, resulting in a sound similar to a turbine jet. Jet A burning model turbine engines REALLY sound like the full-scale, but are super costly.

[@howardbull9001]

@@tomheetderks9997 That was my question exactly but the 'Twobrothers' chose to mock me instead. I used to design and build my own electric gliders years ago so I am used to the sound of those. I have also watched many videos of other duscted fan models but this F14 sounds very lifelike in an electric sort of way. Thanks for explaining.

[@Estuardomendez13]

aim7 and aim9 are on the wrong rails the rails most outwards could only carry aim9 but the rails you put aim9 on can carry both aim9 or aim7

[@TwoBrosRC]

Cheers

[@3DFLYLOW]

Nitro ducted fans need to make a come back. Lol.

[@TwoBrosRC]

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