Will a PETG F-35C EDF Fly?

I set out to determine if an EDF can be printed in PETG and fly. I learned a few things along the way. Here's my results

[@hinkepank1239]

Mine is printed in white LW-PLA, TO-weight with 1550mAh 4S is 670g. I maidened it on Saturday 14.09.24, calm wind, a bit coudy. It flies great right from the start ( I use a catapult ) with no gyro. 2 things to mention : 1 - It needs colour. It was difficult to see the orientation when it was far away. 2 - Don't use cyano-glue to glue the elevons as it does not realy stick on the servohorn-material. I lost one elevon at the landing ( no damage ) and could easyly pop of the second one. I use hot-gue now. As I see your experience right now, I will print the F-16 also in PETG, Thank you for the video.

[@RomeyT-dy8bf]

Thanks 👍for this experiment. I too wondered if it was possible for a more budget and robust filament with his designs. I prefer flying them versus reprinting due to my inexperience hand launches and buddy launches 😂. Finally got a few dialed in and actually flying. LW is probably the correct way to go but preference wise Cleaner and less fuss with basic PLA etc…either way they all damage eventually. Just less on the filament cost at least and better accessibility. Only downside for me is crap flight times 😊but still fun at least.

[@Jacob-ui6br]

You should try ABS! It is 20% lighter than PLA and has a lot of benifits

[@kireol]

I have ABS+ laying around. Good idea!

[@BlockHeadsCreations]

That is so cool. Do you have a fpv camera mount that you can put on your plane?

[@maxun1]

I love it, this models are so nice, is a crime to flight them, LOL Nice job.

[@Walt1119]

Why not leave the gyro on in winds like that?.... Also try abs it's a little harder to print depending on ur printer but lighter than pla or petg and very durable..