X-FLY ALPHA 80MM MAIDEN! x2? by Fat Guy Flies RC

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

This is the maiden of the X-Fly Alpha 80mm but I had some technical issues with camera zoom and angles so I attached the second flight which is much better.

[@ironmover5800]

Looks like a good plane , red white and blue is never a bad paint scheme

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I agree thanks!

[@doman861]

Glad you have reviewed this alpha jet. I'm thinking of it as my next purchase. I've just glued my marlin back together after a loss of orientation. It flys well again now and I've added the afterburner lights to it.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Well I will tell you this plane is not a starter jet for sure, she is heavy and requires a lot of speed to stay stable on landings so that means a long roll out.

[@Flyeasy441]

I give you lots of credit for flying such a fast and small winged edf. I have the FMS Avanti V3 that is a fast too. I need more practice to feel at ease.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks I believe you should push yourself as a pilot to take on new wing types then back off a little and enjoy.

[@charlesherrmann719]

Yup, would definitely benefit from thrust reverse

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

lol yep!!

[@ShockeWulf190]

your videos are awesome sir!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Glad you like them!

[@DoctormoGP]

I put a flyfun ESC 120A instead OEM and use a trust reverse mode to brake for shorter landing

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I will do the same if I just cant get her to slow down better with more practice.

[@DoctormoGP]

@@FatGuyFliesRC flyfun 120a throttle is more subtle at low speed and if flying at high speed continuously for a long time. the original will burn

[@ltfadl1]

This plane should have reverse thrust already available with the stock esc. It's doesn't advertise but they use Hobbywing escs. I have the 80mm T7a same system, just need to find the yellow wire and hook it up and then program the esc for reverse braking. 😉

[@larsulrich3356]

Do you buy all of your planes or are many donated?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I pay for everyone of them, NO donations...I wish some were donated, but I will not be forced to lie to people and say a plane is great when it is not. If I own it then I can say what I want. But I do sometimes get a reviewers discount. But I tell these companies up front if its crap I am going to say it is crap, If it needs a few fixes or if I am at fault I will say that also. And If it is awesome then of course i will say that to.

[@larsulrich3356]

@@FatGuyFliesRC I am not trying to get into your business or anything but that is a ton of planes. I think I remember talking to you about the costs of a plane or a connector to an e-flite ultrix 600mm and you said you didn't like the plane because how much the connector costed but you have a lot more planes than I do and that connector doesn't cost as much lol.