No joke that’s probably my favorite plane I’ve flown this year. There just something about the way it flys you just want to go over and over. I think if someone could only get one jet right now this is the one to get
Yup it is the best I think for its size speed and easy to fly manuevers well in the wind I like it better then my f18 4s fw yak130 fms minus the shit predator esc. It is real good but mines is the fms one grey military this eflite same fms is behind all the edfs
I have the Roc Hobby 64mm V1 F16 and always wanted this as un upgrade. It performs well on both ends of the speed envelope. They also did a nice job on the gear.
Very Nice guys!!! I bought the F-15 and it rocks and then went and bought a AS3X receiver and installed it in to the F-105 and it flies just like the F-15 (I flashed the F-15 settings in to the radio for the F-105 and then adjusted for F-105 flight) Awesome.
That is a very cool jet!! Nice job flying, that was spectacular in that wind!! I'm looking a stepping up to a jet, and this one is definitely on the possibility list!!! Thanks!!!
Hey Ryan and Mike! Awesome flight, maneuvers and landing of the E-flite F-16 Thunderbird in windy conditions! Love that plane, flies amazing and of course look sweet! Great piloting and camerawork making for another excellent Rat Production! Thumbs up! Best regards!
I like this alot! Would have been nice to see some 4th of July sales by Motion, HH, HZ. Kind of surprised to see that HobbyKing was offering 12% off sale?? Shipping out of China no less.
Assuming it comes with an AR363 Rx? It's possible to set up flaperons but there's some trickery to it if you want to keep safe select. If not, just install the version 1.xx firmware (no SAFE) with the programming dongle and flaperons are literally a straight up option in the spektrum programming software. If you want to keep SAFE (version 2.xx firmware with SAFE) check out the thread on RCgroups for SAFE model builder (need to trick it into thinking it's version 1.xx to set up flaperon surface). These receivers are pricey, but they're the bomb. From the looks of it there's no dramas slowing this bird down anyway. Now look at me, Captain Blaz.
I love the looks of the F16, I ordered a Mini Apprentice to start learning to fly. Would this be a good first EDF Jet to transition to once I feel comfortable with the Mini Apprentice? I got a Christmas bonus this year and I want to pickup a few planes to fly after I learn the Mini I was also looking at this and the F4 Phantom BNF, or the F18 BNF. Luckily I have a Man Cave where I can put them on display, I know the temptation to fly one would be there, but I have no problem leaving them on the shelf until I am ready.
Here’s a link to the jet but while I was there I’d take a look at the 4s Marlin jet from Arrows RC as well. It would be a better first jet. Once you master something like it pop the f16 off the shelf and give it a shot. Using these links in descriptions and through Pilot Ryan Media.com earns commissions for this channel which we greatly appreciate. Thanks www.hobbyzone.com/eflite/EFL7850.html?AFFID=420234
I agree with Mike - go with a Marlin first - I got mine 2 weeks ago and think my 2nd jet will be the F-16. If the only experience you have is the Apprentice - I'm not sure I'd jump from it immediately to a Jet - my suggestion is get some more experience first with faster propeller planes - like a T-28.
Flew my FREEWING BAE HAWK 70mm Yesterday... Flew once, it was windy, had a great flight and being honest, it would smoke that F-16... Full throttle is INSANE!!!!
I haven't flown mine yet I moded mine because it seemed nose heavy on a 6s 4200 50c Hyperion battery so I put the receiver up the front and cut that little step out and moved battery all the way back it's much better now I can run heavier battery s no worries
Hello Ryan excellent video and excellent piloting I love those jets they fly like a real one. What it's the time of fly of those jets? I've been watching the videos of this jets and like them a lot, are there too expensive to buy them? Cause I've seen that the price are between 159 or 179 but I also have to buy the transmitter and battery. How much is the transmitter and battery
fherny77 this one is 299. Usd you might be looking at the 4s version. A good radio and a couple batteries for the 4s version should be between 2 and 300 dollars all in. Are you in US?
@@PilotRyanMedia im in México. I saw the f15 that is in 179 with safe feature thing that I don't really understand what is it for. But still have to buy transmitter and battery but dont know the price of transmitter and battery
Maiden it tomorrow. FYI don't connect your IPAD AS3X programmer cause your curious what it was programmed with. It will wipe out the file inside the receiver. You'll spend the next day getting a File to upload back into the receiver from spektrum. Only use the PC base AS3X programmer not the Ipad on the SAFE receivers.
I doubt if the Thunderbirds ever fly with live ordnance, but you never know when a rowdy air show crowd might need to be neutralized.:) Nice airplane and nice flying.
I wish there's more room to move battery further back and nose gear is a pain when it bends back and doesn't retract on landing Otherwise it's great jet with as3x
a question for Mike or anyone with experience with BOTH this F-16 and the Marlin Jet. I have the Marlin and do sport aerobatics with it. Can the F-16 do sport aerobatics or will it be too fast and not enough throw in the control surfaces ? I do loops, rolls, Cuban 8, reverse 8, hammerhead, inverted, vertical etc with the Marlin. I'm looking at the F-16 as my 2nd Jet now that I'm comfortable with my first jet - the Marlin.
@@PilotRyanMedia follow up - I now have the F-16 and it is performing wonderfully - the landing gear is much better than my previous jets and the screws were hex head and lined up with the holes - I hate (yes hate) the junk phillips that are too shallow and too soft to torque down on the other jets I started with. This is my favorite jet for many reasons.
Random question, but can I make the freewing SU-35 work with a 6 channel receiver/transmitter setup with the thrust vectoring? I figured having Y connectors to connect the elevator/rudder to the thrust vector would work if I set up expo to compensate for the extra deflection.... then when i throw the sticks i get full deflection.. is this a possibility or am I dreaming?
@@PilotRyanMedia I've been flying 3d heli, drone racing and heavy rc airplanes for over 10 years. Plus I'm a private pilot. Ive just never flown a jet besides in a flight sim. And unfortunately its mostly grass fields that I've seen in my area. I also do paramotoring and we take off right next to an RC park. I see them flying jets all the time I just don't know if they're hand launching or they found a smooth patch of grass to take off from.
I just bound to a new plane, and thankfully I had the throttle cut on, but when I turned it off the propeller started spinning, how do I make it stop spinning? I have a spektrum dx6
@@lw216316 So that it will turn. In other words, like it's ready to fly. Bind the plane, then disable the motor with the throttle cut. Does that help? I see what you're asking...
Perfect 4th of July presentation, can't wait to fly it, thanks guys
Ryan.. nice flying.. homie.. !! Hammer down..
No joke that’s probably my favorite plane I’ve flown this year. There just something about the way it flys you just want to go over and over. I think if someone could only get one jet right now this is the one to get
Merry Boozer RC 100%agree. I have three of them.
Yup it is the best I think for its size speed and easy to fly manuevers well in the wind I like it better then my f18 4s fw yak130 fms minus the shit predator esc. It is real good but mines is the fms one grey military this eflite same fms is behind all the edfs
I just bought one it’s awesome.
I have the Roc Hobby 64mm V1 F16 and always wanted this as un upgrade. It performs well on both ends of the speed envelope. They also did a nice job on the gear.
This jet has by far the most flights from me these past 4 months. Great video
Awesome and cool Thunderbird jet
Definitely my favorite fun little 70mm... It's great modded, but the stock setup really does well once it's balanced! Gotta love it!
Looking good as always guys. Loving these EDF’s the sounds and awesome flying ability. Thanks for sharing, keep them coming y’all. Thanks 👍
Very Nice guys!!! I bought the F-15 and it rocks and then went and bought a AS3X receiver and installed it in to the F-105 and it flies just like the F-15 (I flashed the F-15 settings in to the radio for the F-105 and then adjusted for F-105 flight) Awesome.
Man , what a cool sounding jet with the 70mm throttled back.
That is a very cool jet!! Nice job flying, that was spectacular in that wind!! I'm looking a stepping up to a jet, and this one is definitely on the possibility list!!! Thanks!!!
Very nice flying plane! All we needed were some fireworks to complete the 4th of July for me!
That bad boy is rock steady brothers. Great job filming Mike, and as always great job on the flight demo Ry
Nice flying Ryan as usual. Love the low stuff.
my god what a great looking plane!
Hey Ryan and Mike! Awesome flight, maneuvers and landing of the E-flite F-16 Thunderbird in windy conditions! Love that plane, flies amazing and of course look sweet! Great piloting and camerawork making for another excellent Rat Production! Thumbs up! Best regards!
You know I love jets! This one is very nice, but I hope they will start making larger jets too!
Beautiful !
Looking good, can't wait to get mine out of the box.
Just bought one very amazing plane.
Hahaha, Mike. Not with my clothes on, he says. Hahaha. Love you Mike. You are a bright light in a world of darkness and shit. Love you guys.
Dave's Rc it's been a crazy time lately but edf rc is the cure now
Yes sir it is jeff, I am an edf guy myself. Love them
@@DavesRc its addicting
Great flyin Ryan...pair awesome skill with a great jet and wow!! Happy 4th guys👊🏼👊🏼💥💥💥💯🇺🇸
I like this alot! Would have been nice to see some 4th of July sales by Motion, HH, HZ. Kind of surprised to see that HobbyKing was offering 12% off sale?? Shipping out of China no less.
man them fly so nice I want a few
Wow. Very cool !!
I fly mine with the 5000 it does great 4,000 is a little lighter on the landing but no big difference
Assuming it comes with an AR363 Rx? It's possible to set up flaperons but there's some trickery to it if you want to keep safe select. If not, just install the version 1.xx firmware (no SAFE) with the programming dongle and flaperons are literally a straight up option in the spektrum programming software. If you want to keep SAFE (version 2.xx firmware with SAFE) check out the thread on RCgroups for SAFE model builder (need to trick it into thinking it's version 1.xx to set up flaperon surface). These receivers are pricey, but they're the bomb. From the looks of it there's no dramas slowing this bird down anyway. Now look at me, Captain Blaz.
Cool video from cool dudes! But please do more landings per video!
Nice flying very Smoove easy
I love the looks of the F16, I ordered a Mini Apprentice to start learning to fly. Would this be a good first EDF Jet to transition to once I feel comfortable with the Mini Apprentice? I got a Christmas bonus this year and I want to pickup a few planes to fly after I learn the Mini I was also looking at this and the F4 Phantom BNF, or the F18 BNF. Luckily I have a Man Cave where I can put them on display, I know the temptation to fly one would be there, but I have no problem leaving them on the shelf until I am ready.
Here’s a link to the jet but while I was there I’d take a look at the 4s Marlin jet from Arrows RC as well. It would be a better first jet. Once you master something like it pop the f16 off the shelf and give it a shot. Using these links in descriptions and through Pilot Ryan Media.com earns commissions for this channel which we greatly appreciate. Thanks www.hobbyzone.com/eflite/EFL7850.html?AFFID=420234
@@PilotRyanMedia Thank You Ryan, I appreciate you help
I agree with Mike - go with a Marlin first - I got mine 2 weeks ago and think my 2nd jet will be the F-16. If the only experience you have is the Apprentice - I'm not sure I'd jump from it immediately to a Jet - my suggestion is get some more experience first with faster propeller planes - like a T-28.
Flew my FREEWING BAE HAWK 70mm
Yesterday... Flew once, it was windy, had a great flight and being honest, it would smoke that F-16... Full throttle is INSANE!!!!
Wondering about an F-14-A with turbine, setup for Carrier landings?
ssswwwoooooooooossssshhhhhhh...body sounds awesome !!!!!
I haven't flown mine yet I moded mine because it seemed nose heavy on a 6s 4200 50c Hyperion battery so I put the receiver up the front and cut that little step out and moved battery all the way back it's much better now I can run heavier battery s no worries
Gavin Wilkins 3300 or 3500 is the ticket ur using heavy batts
I’ve got a couple spare 20c 3200 batteries laying around. Will they work with this model?
Hello Ryan excellent video and excellent piloting I love those jets they fly like a real one. What it's the time of fly of those jets? I've been watching the videos of this jets and like them a lot, are there too expensive to buy them? Cause I've seen that the price are between 159 or 179 but I also have to buy the transmitter and battery. How much is the transmitter and battery
fherny77 this one is 299. Usd you might be looking at the 4s version. A good radio and a couple batteries for the 4s version should be between 2 and 300 dollars all in. Are you in US?
@@PilotRyanMedia im in México. I saw the f15 that is in 179 with safe feature thing that I don't really understand what is it for. But still have to buy transmitter and battery but dont know the price of transmitter and battery
Maiden it tomorrow. FYI don't connect your IPAD AS3X programmer cause your curious what it was programmed with. It will wipe out the file inside the receiver. You'll spend the next day getting a File to upload back into the receiver from spektrum. Only use the PC base AS3X programmer not the Ipad on the SAFE receivers.
Mike Kennedy oh no
I doubt if the Thunderbirds ever fly with live ordnance, but you never know when a rowdy air show crowd might need to be neutralized.:) Nice airplane and nice flying.
Lol
I wish there's more room to move battery further back and nose gear is a pain when it bends back and doesn't retract on landing Otherwise it's great jet with as3x
a question for Mike or anyone with experience with BOTH this F-16 and the Marlin Jet.
I have the Marlin and do sport aerobatics with it.
Can the F-16 do sport aerobatics or will it be too fast and not enough throw in the control surfaces ?
I do loops, rolls, Cuban 8, reverse 8, hammerhead, inverted, vertical etc with the Marlin.
I'm looking at the F-16 as my 2nd Jet now that I'm comfortable with my first jet - the Marlin.
It will perform maneuvers well
@@PilotRyanMedia thank you. I look forward to it then. May your skies be blue and your winds calm
@@PilotRyanMedia follow up - I now have the F-16 and it is performing wonderfully - the landing gear is much better than my previous jets and the screws were hex head and lined up with the holes - I hate (yes hate) the junk phillips that are too shallow and too soft to torque down on the other jets I started with. This is my favorite jet for many reasons.
Random question, but can I make the freewing SU-35 work with a 6 channel receiver/transmitter setup with the thrust vectoring? I figured having Y connectors to connect the elevator/rudder to the thrust vector would work if I set up expo to compensate for the extra deflection.... then when i throw the sticks i get full deflection.. is this a possibility or am I dreaming?
It might take some work but probably yes
Not really into F16s.... but this was awesome!
5K + subs 🎉 🔥
nice can it take off from grass ok?
How old you have this up on a wall?
"The rockets come off if you want them" ...............sounds convenient especially if you've got tone on Colin Kapernick's 6 oclock.
I cannot like this comment enough!!!
@@HEATRACER24 Why thank you.
What's a better 2nd EDF after the Habu, the F-16 or the Viper?
I think the viper but the f16 is not out of the question.
No link in the description!
Sotm yeah sorry out of stock on my store check HobbyZone dot com
Im an experienced Timber x flyer. Would this be a good 1st jet?
It’s a good intermediate jet. Maybe not first. Really depends on your experience and a little what kind of field you fly from. Grass or smooth
@@PilotRyanMedia I've been flying 3d heli, drone racing and heavy rc airplanes for over 10 years. Plus I'm a private pilot. Ive just never flown a jet besides in a flight sim.
And unfortunately its mostly grass fields that I've seen in my area. I also do paramotoring and we take off right next to an RC park. I see them flying jets all the time I just don't know if they're hand launching or they found a smooth patch of grass to take off from.
Great looking video content. Assume you did a great deal of your very own video coding.
James Morris I guess I don’t know what you mean exactly. Let me know
Does it have reverse thrust?
Eflight f4 phantom is next.
John Bess I think they’re still on sale. Great F4
Pilot Ryan Media Yeah I ordered one last night lol lmfao. Shhhh don’t tell wife.
I just bound to a new plane, and thankfully I had the throttle cut on, but when I turned it off the propeller started spinning, how do I make it stop spinning? I have a spektrum dx6
Bind with the throttle cut off, then turn it on. Many ESCs will do that.
@@crashcopter6000 when you say off do you mean set so that
the motor will not turn
or do you mean it will turn ?
@@lw216316 So that it will turn. In other words, like it's ready to fly. Bind the plane, then disable the motor with the throttle cut. Does that help? I see what you're asking...
@@crashcopter6000 Thanks, I'll try that. Yes, I encounter much confusion from people about the use of the term throttle cut.
How is it compared to the FW Avanti 80mm?
You can't really compare the two one is a sport jet one is scale they fly totally different
Rockets??? Missiles.👍
4000 mah...cells? 4? or 6?
6s
Ryan, can you get this off the ground with a 4000 mah battery and a 200 foot asphalt runway.
marshallfamily01 yes. I let them run when I have the room but it will go.
@@PilotRyanMedia Thank You! Your are an RC pilot's best friend!
"Rockets" you say lol
Not with my clothes on... Lol .. that's my line lmao..
No link . For plane.. but yeah got it.. just heads up..
Here take my wallet....i cant wait
Anyone thinking about this jet buy it it’s awesome.
Lacks the detail compared to the FREEWING F-16.... Flies nice though...
fms
michael honeychuck yup exactly