Eachine - F18 - 50mm EDF Jet - Revisited Flight with RC Hacker 4S 1500mAh 100C Flight Pack!!!
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Eachine actually did really good with these. Can't wait to see what they come out with next. I love flying mine. The sound and speed is crazy for a 50mm. Great video as always, Brian!
They did, but keep in mind, there was a fair bit of screwing around to make them work well ;)
Great looking plane, haven't broken into EDF flying yet but will do soon for sure. Love your honesty guys, its a rare commodity these days and believe me, it doesn't go un noticed and will win out in the long run!
Thanks! Glad you see it, and since I'm as obsessed (or more) than most of our viewers, I want to see everyone getting better and better planes as we more or less force these MFG'ers to start fixing up these little bundles of joy into what we REALLY want ;)
Kudos to the camera crew. She does a great job following your crazy flight routine.
That vid was hilarious - great to get caught up! Love vids keep it up!!
Thanks Bob! Glad you're here with us!!
Hellz yea Mr Phillips n camera crew!!! I like that lil plane. AND!!!…. Your advice worked for my ultrix. I finally flew it again yesterday.
Nice!! Very glad I could help some on the Ultrix!!!
Maverick buzzing the tower in the first minute...loved it.
At mach 10.3 - WITHOUT BURNING UP!!! LOL ;) (I hope you "get" my comment)
Hi Brian, just a quick comment. I have one of these and do like it. Concerning the cog, the manual that comes with the plane says 110 mm from leading edge. This is obviously wrong and a lot of people say what they meant was 110mm from the first panel line which is what I used. Found that a bit tail heavy and moved the battery to get about 100mm from the first panel line. Here is the news...I looked on eachines manual Web page last night, and according to their on line manual the cog is 55mm from the leading edge. This is not the same as the manual you get in the plane, but is exactly where I have found the right cog point. I think it was a mistake on the printed manual. Just in case anyone is interested. Andy in uk.
Thanks Andy!!! 55mm from the LE - Got it ;)
Man that thing sounds awesome
Sure does!!!
Pretty dang cool 😎🔥
You got that right! This plane SCREEEEEEMS ;)
Been flying this with 1500 100c batteries for a while and it’s my go to plane at the moment as it’s very discrete, sounds great and Tom Gun relevance :) I also made the ailerons in flaperons and really helps slow the plane down. However, the first one I purchased the engine ripped out during first flight and lost everything as I was flying over the ocean. I suggest removing the small plastic strip that holds the ESC in place because it’s not held on good and if it comes off during flight it will go through the motor. Also, tighten the nut screw for the fan as it was a bit loose.
WOW - thanks for the tip!!!
Salve bellissimo volo ,puoi dirmi le escursioni degli alettoni e dell'elevatore a quanti mm si possono fare? Grazie ciao
Wow very cool for something without gear very scale lawn dart
LOL - Exactly!
Awesome man
Thanks!
I'm surprised that the esc didn't melt!! 🤣🤣😂 Good stuff Brian and Camera Crew.
AirHammer out!!
LOL - we forced it to swallow a 2200mAh and no problemo ;)
RC Yoda you are....3 years ago RC baby I was...your channel immense help it was and is 😊
Thanks Jedi!!!
Great video man
Glad you enjoyed - Thanks!
ordered 2 thru your link,less than 30 bucks with delivery with coupon code.cant go wrong...thanks B!...
Awesome thank you!
Another great video Brian - thanks. Superb video too! One question just for clarity please? Are you using the stock esc with those 4s batteries? Many thanks .
yep, 100% stock ESC ;)
Hi guys; Glad to see ya flying on a sunny day instead or freezing your bits off. A strange disparity in Bangood specs. I have the same fan unit at 2627, 4300 kv. Definitely rated as 4s. Specs on my Powerfun unit, (QX are same) are 950g peak thrust. So even with a 2200 4s the aircraft will go vertical. Plane is still only gonna weigh around 550g. Of course the weight to lift ratio makes it harder to pull out. Adverse yaw whilst banking can be fixed a bit by making aileron end point on the up aileron higher than the lower.
Do you do this with the move the linkage in one spline on each aileron, or do you use DIFFERENTIAL?
@@BrianPhillipsRC In Transmitter I put up Aileron 100% and down at about 80% end points. It gives up going wing a little less drag to turn nose into the turn. Yes also called differential aileron. :)
You can always count on this team to deliver #stayepic !!!
Thanks Marco!!!
I bought one because of you 🤣, happend to be ordered trough your link 😉
Thanks! Hope you love it!!!
You are spot on buy recommending this over the F-16 . I have 2 of each and the F-18 is much better than the eachine F-16 in all aspects 😎🤙
It really is. Lower wing loading, better power to weight, higher speed (even on 3S), but BOTH are pretty good still. Eachine just needs to work on their LIVERY...why this weird test livery??!?!?!
Ahh your timing is perfect. I just got mine last week. My 1st EDF. I've still to maiden it. I was gonna fly it on 4s 2200mah but the CG is impossible on a battery that big. I dunno how you managed it in your last F-18 video. But for my 1st EDF flight I want to be dead-level so that it is in the air for longer than 5 seconds before I destroy it. So I got me some 4S 1300mah 50C on charge right now and set my timer to 4mins. I might give these RCHacker batteries a go. Cant wait!!
"how I did it" - 2200 4S - it was QUITE nose heavy ;) LOL
Nose heavy belly landers are okay, as long as you keep MOVING FAST for landing...or she'll lawn dart, even from a few feet up ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC A little update. My F-18 had its maiden last week. I crashed it straight away then repaired it and waited for a wind friendly day. I flew it again about 1 hour ago and its awesome. Its sooooo fast but flies like its on rails. Its a little bit nose-heavy. But I'll play around with that over time. That was my 1st EDF flight. It was amazing man I loved it!
I’m using a Nanotech 1800mah 4S as far back as it will go, upgraded to 45A speedy. 3 min of mixed throttle, awesome!
Never flew this but i have been just killing the sky with the Arrows 50mm edfs.
I found the Arrows Viper 50mm with a 4s 2700mAh is a great balance of oower to weight to flight times.
Cheers 🍻
Edit 8:41 apparently Eachine Esc's communicate like 1960s robots!
LOL ;)
So cool
sure is ;) This one was a surprise - why don't these companies just say 4S??!?!?! ;)
“LET THE CRUISE FLY THAT F-18!!!”
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beautiful flight, can you tell me how many amps the motor absorbs, both at 3s and at 4s? thanks bye
this f18 edf sound so realistic 😩
it is very nice!
I knew when I got here I was entering the Danger Zone! :)
I want so badly to use that music, but Kenny Logins is still alive and kicking, so I don't want Tom and Kenny to sue me ;(....... LOL ....but that won't stop every other rc enthusiast in the history of time from using Danger Zone for their videos ;) LOL
PPG, as in Powered Paragliding? Do you partake?
Close...
You hit that power line🤗🤔
Not today I didn't ;) But I have
@@BrianPhillipsRC if you listen to the sound of the video it sounds like you hit the power line
Nice video. Brian Maverick Phillips rc.
Top Comment ;)
cool
thanks!
Did you have to upgrade the ESC to run 4S?
Pretty fast
Yeah, compared to 3S especially!
Hi Brian, I'm thinking of getting into edf jets, can you recommend a good aircraft that's easier to fly? :)
Habu bit.ly/38Kilv1 - very easy STS, or if you want to have a plane you can "grow into" get the SS. Great choice ;)
BETTER THAN ANY TOP GUN MOVIE 🎬 BRIAN PHILLIPS TH-cam LIKE NOBODY ELSE
Thank you sincerely Lawrence ;)
It’s not an F18 unless it’s doing a full flare dispense in a cobra! Can’t wait to get my hands on this pretty thing
Very cool!
I just purchased the Eachine F-18 50mm and I'm wondering what batteries are the best as this is my 1st EDF I've been flying rc helicopters since 01 which I have an Avant FX and T-Rex 250's which all I need is a Nicad battery for my Futaba T10CHP Radio and then about 5 1300 mah 3 cell up to a 2200 4 cell packs although I'm wanting to know what the best battery and plugs it requires any help would be very much appreciated ❤✈️ 😎
Hey Brian, I fly an Eflite F-15 64mm EDF with wheels off at a local school. Since I belly land it, I always get wet grass and bits of dirt up in the intake. How do you deal with FOD on these belly lander EDF jets?
I don't - FOD is a PIA....you just gotta get lucky, and when it gets sucked in, sometimes you'll blow out a fan ;( I've had it happen on our road. To be honest, and you can't really do this, I spend a lot of time with a leaf blower, cleaning off our driveway - I know, this probably isn't the answer you were hoping for, but I also kick EVERY rock off my driveway I ever see...as my wife, she'll roll her eyes - LOL ;)
Keep it up Brian and you will be flying with the Blue Angels, just don't lead the formation through the power lines!!!🤣🤣🤣
You got that right! LOL!
Brian, in the 3s video you sounded very pleased with 3s. In this 4s video you sounded like 3s wasn’t up to snuff. Did something happen when running on 3s when flying off-camera, or is 4s just that much better that it made running on 3s seem worthless?
Nope, the 4S just makes the plane SO MUCH BETTER as a jet.
These lipos are PERFECT for this plane too, since they're CHEAP, and almost perfect on size.
As for the 3S - sure it's going to fly, and better than the F-16 on 3S, no doubt, but on 3S it might make you think...NOT a jet....reminds me of other jets of yesteryear, slow "high speed" passes, and terrible climb out - definitely doesn't scream Fighter Jet, does this make sense???
Thanks for clarifying, Brian. I’ll give those 4s 100c batteries a try. Ordered a pair from your link this morning.
0:40 - 0:55 Ha! Yeah it was totally “Top Run” Hahahahahahaha! Gooses, geese, roosters, even a Bob.
LOL - didn't want Tom to come after me ;) LOL
Bellissimo volo, sai dirmi quanto Ampere assorbe il motore, sia a 3s ,che a 4s? Ciao grazie
Which video do you do the setup of the F-18 for 4S?
There was no setup...but just check the playlist - it's a COMPARISON VIDEO F-16 vs F-18 ;)
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4S !! How about the EDF unit and the ESC, need to upgrade also? Worried can't hold the high current (amp).
I had ordered mine, shipping in progress, wandering shall I fly it with 4S or not 🙂
A lot of people are flying these 50mm eachine EDFs succesfuly on the stock 30A ESC on 4s even though it is drawing around 35A on the bench at WOT iirc.. in free flight it will likely be a bit closer to the 30A
There have been 1 or 2 ESC failures reported on 4s on RCG among the comunity but the vast majority are getting away with it.
I wonder if high ambient temps and/or constant WOT flying style could be the difference between success and failure.
I'd go for it if your ambient temps aren't too high but I'd defo upgrade the ESC to a 40A down the road even if just for peace of mind.
Haven't had an issue so far, BUT admittedly, I don't fly these planes as often as many of our viewers, due to our various planes we're always doing to keep up. If in doubt, get a bigger ESC or just wait for it to fail ;)
@@paulhope3401
Thanks for the advice, I will first try with stock ESC in this case, but will not push it all the way at full speed, to prevent ESC from overheating.
If fly characteristics are very well, will then only replace with a 40A ESC 🙂
Thanks again
@@BrianPhillipsRC
Thanks Brian!
Yeah, if it became my frequent flyer, I will replace the ESC for safety. 🙂
Brian do you change 30 amp esc on the plane?
Nope. All stock ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC Last question. With this battery 4s1550, 100c,at 163 grames, where it was the CG?! Yours for example where's it for f18? How many mm from leading edge?!
Have you tried the banana hobby sr-71?
No, I can't get anyone at Banana hobbies to reply to my emails - let them know you want me covering it.
"simulated rudder effect by mixing ailerons" ? How is that done?
Just make the left and right sticks BOTH control ailerons. It's especially helpful for hand launch.
What is the model you fly offline from YT at home?
I fly all the planes we cover, but to be honest, we're so busy we film almost all of it. Plus Esteban is out on vacation, and he's usually who I fly with, if I'm flying with someone. I usually have him ask to see what plane he wants to see, then I fly that plane.
Is that with the stock ESC?
sure is!
Can i change the esc in this plane ? Thank you
If you WANT too, but I didn't - all stock in all my flights with it.
I wish they put rudders on these smaller ones 😭😭😭
yes, but it can be added fairly easy, if you want one
Puoi dirmi il C.G. ? E da dove misurare?
lol i hear the no vacation thing have happened to have 160 hours of pto
Yeah, for me, I have to start working one month or more in advance to "part the waters" and then for TWO WEEKS IN A ROW!!! My boss about fall out of his chain when I tell him I'm getting things ready for my 2 weeks off - LOL
Very fortunate to have amazing customers who have really helped me find such a stronghold in my technical field. If I didn't have their support, I'd never get away with half of what I get away with at work ;)
I dont understand...4s with the same esc 30 amps????.
Mine eat 36 amp on 4s and shutdown down power..Something you not telling
can this guy fly a model or what.........?
Thanks ;)
HALLO. There. I LIKE the f,16. It's at very GOOD looking ,airplane. Ps, but you s. This f18 wow .I thing even I cut fly it . But the ,Habu ,I very must want it. But . Wil the a 10 . Bette to I mean stabilized than viper ,ore Habu.whit,s I like .Mvh Rene' Pedersen.Danmark. ps, Brian. Your VERY God ,at explain.things ,and .good tips. Mr
Phillips.
Thanks Rene!
I can’t get into planes that lack a rudder.
You can mod it to get rudder. Its EPO. You can add what you want.
I hear you, but easy mod if you decide to do it. Some planes just ROLL with rudder input...I can think back to several planes that rolled BAD....Airbus A380 - that thing I had to use almost 1:1 of contrary aileron to rudder! BUT still glad I did it - looked so much cooler, and got her to pivot ALMOST on a flat ;)
Tom Cruise eat your heart out.
I would be honored if he watched and commented - quick someone make a fake account an LIKE THE VIDEO ASAP!!!! ;) JK
Unpopular opinion.. maverick was meh.
I kinda agree...but my expectations were through the roof.
I mean, if you can send a cruise missile to do the job, why would you send an F-18.... newsflash, we have Gen 5 fighters too - LOL - and who the hell is the bartender, and why do we care??? Still loved it...I HAD to love it...but if I had to watch Top Gun 1 - I'd still cry when Meg Ryan is curled up there in that weird waiting room area of the office building...there was a REAL connection; Not a "forced" one. BUT, I still loved it. I want to see a move like this, only less BS, and more real action. They got so much right, but they missed the mark on the story. BUT, it was still a good story...just BS.