Tag: EDF
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Red Viper mk.II – Maiden FPV
Maiden FPV Flight of the Viper 90mm EDF – iNav 6.0 – TBS Crossfire – HDZero FVP DVR footage. OMAC – Robin’s Field – April 22, 2023.
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Saab Viggen 37 mk. 3 – landing gear and rudder
Welcome to the 3rd update of the half-3D-printed, half-foamboard Saab Viggen 37 – The Show Must Go On, where I add a servo to the rudder and landing gear, straight from the spare parts drawer. First, a quick recap. Original project, by David Windestål. remixed with a 3D printed fuselage from gunsett on Thingiverse. Mix […]
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3D Printed Saab 37 Viggen – mk1
3D Printed Fuselage & 2-layer FT Foamboard. Specs: 4S 2,700mah LiPo powering a 70mm EDF. 3D Printed files available here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4570256. Original FT Viggen Plans and build log here: https://www.flitetest.com/articles/j…-scratch-build
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Durafly Sea Vixen – Unboxing video and first impressions
Check out the newest addition to my fleet! The Durafly D.H. 100 Sea Vixen. Comes with all the hardware needed, just build it, add your 4 cell Lipo and receiver and you’re ready to fly. The plane comes double-boxed for protection and very well packaged. The details on this plane are amazing. Stay tuned for […]
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Tfmodel BAE Hawk 70mm EDF – Instruction Manual
I’ve noticed that the instruction manual for the BAE Hawk from TF Model is really hard to find online, and some would say impossible. I recently purchased on on RCGroups and the seller sent me the manual in pdf format via email. I though I’d share it with you guys here. Please note that the […]
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D.H. Vampire – Flight Video
Here’s another flight video of my Durafly D.H. Vampire in action.
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BAE Hawk – 70mm EDF Jet
I have officially been bitten by the EDF jet bug, after flying the D.H. Vampire from Hobbyking. My latest model is a 70mm BAE Hawk, featuring a composite fuselage (fiber glass) and built-up balsa wings. It is powered by a 6-blade ducted fan unit turned by a 3600 kv brushless motor. Putting it together took […]
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DH 100 Vampire – Maiden Flight Video
The de Havilland DH.100 Vampire, made by Durafly (Hobbyking) in PNF configuration. Featuring a 70mm EDF (electric ducted fan), electric retracts, EPO construction, a custom red paint job and powered by a 2650 mah 4-cell LiPo battery. This is the maiden flight of my second vampire. This airplane flies great: excellent slow-speed characteristics due to […]
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D. H. Vampire from Durafly – modifications
One of my favorite flying planes of all times is the D.H. Vampire from Hobbyking, though it isn’t without its flaws. Before I put it together, I noticed that the tail booms weren’t as stiff as one would expect. I proceeded to embed a carbon fiber rod to stiffen it a bit. I only added […]