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Which EDF model for a learner?

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Happy Days:
Gentlemen, thank you for your postings.

Turning to Bill & Peter first.  
What I want is to try something with a high thrust velocity. Why? I hear you ask.
Well,…….just because I would! I’m not concerned if the model looks like a jet plane, I’d just like to try flying something who’s thrust is developed by an EDF. ie something different.
I’ve tried propeller powered flight, gliders, and indoor models. So while I take on board the advantages that you suggested, I think I’ll stick with the idea of electric ducted fan. (But thank you for your advise.) :clap:

Mr. JP.
Thanks for your comments John. Let me just tap your brains a little more. You said in a recent posting that…..“the main problem is power to weight ratio, most of the jet models need a 4 cell lipo and a good motor with fan to get any speed at all.”Taking that comment to heart, (and not wishing to appear argumentative) you seem to be advocating models that have higher battery voltages and bigger fans.
The Squall HP has just that. (4 cell giving it greater than 1:1 thrust to weight ratio). It also rudder control, and the option of vectored thrust ability. All this for just 5 or 10 quid more  The F16 (made by the same company) uses only a 3cell battery, has no rudder control nor any option for vectored thrust.


Now you’ve been flying these things a lot longer than I have, so I am but a “babe in your arms” but if we exclude the slight increase in cost of the Squall HP and just compared the two models, given the above facts, would you still vote for the F16? :?:

K.

(Great day up on Big L today. 50K winds, loads of lift but just a little chilly. I'd forgotten what cold hands felt like :lol: )

Happy Days:
.xx

billscottni:
More here Keith

http://www.mauriziomartinucci.com/home_elettrico.php

http://www.parkjets.com/free-plans/
I believe this may be where Denis Z got the BD5 plans

JohnPearson:
Hi Keith

The Squall is a great model, however you have to buy the thrust vector unit, and for great performance, many of the pilots upgrade to a hot motor.

With the F16, you will get a good fast model with what comes in the box, all with a 3cell lipo. In our club most pilots have an F16, and the display pilots from Langfordavaition club, use them in all their displays, 4&5 models at a time in the air.

Keith I have an F14 foam model in the workshop for a rear mounted motor, it yours free if you want to try a little jet model flying, let me know and I will get it down to you.

Happy Days:
K.

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