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Second flight on the awesome airplane!
The legendary EFX racer is updated to the new EFXtra! And they come in 3 different colors, here is another video of how I launch my green EFXtra from HobbyKing.
Initial impressions, this bird is AWESOME! Ive never had an EFX racer, so I wasn't 100% sure what to expect, but everyone needs one of these. It tracks like a pylon plane, carves corners with no bad habits, I am impressed.
Stay tuned, these also come with an FPV pod that goes on in place of the canopy, high speed FPV? Yes please! I cant wait to try that out. We are in a winter advisory here, with snow, freezing rain and NE winds, so as soon as this clears, Ill have some FPV action from the EFXtra.
In the video I used a 3s 2200MAH lipo, you want a higher C rating for this airplane. It includes two props, one for 3s and one for 4s. I have some 4s batteries on their way, so 4s flights will come soon. On the radar gun in the video flat and level its doing around 80 mph, with a little dive I was hitting 85-86 mph, I'm sure with 4s its over 100 mph.
Launching, 2/3 throttle, and a simple underhand toss, if you watch in the video, I hold the TX in my right hand, this way I'm fast on the elevator, in case there is a problem. I recommend this method to everyone on everything hand launched.
Landing was pretty easy, it glides very well, so judging landings can take a round or two, but its predictable with no bad habits. This is a winner! More to come soon!
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Thanks to ShawnG and GBlynden for the help.
HIT:
- Looks
- Price
- Ease of assembly
- FAST in flight
- 3s and 4s option, and included prop for each
- Bigger battery compartment
- Included FPV pod!
- Clipped wings for faster rolls
- Easy to launch
- 3 Color options
- CNC Aluminum spinner
MISS:
- Have not found any yet
Features:
• 100mph+ performance right out of the box (on 4S set-up).
• Specially designed 3536-1780kv brushless motor with high-speed Japanese bearings.
• Powerful and fast 9g digital servos.
• 3S or 4S standard but will run 6S with modifications.
• Supplied with 8x6 propeller for 3S and 7x6.5 propeller for 4S set-ups.
• Super Compressed EPO foam construction.
• Larger internal capacity
• Glass and carbon fiber reinforcement throughout the airframe.
• Full wing length spar
• No glue assembly. Just clicks and screws together in minutes.
• Ball link control system.
• FPV Mount
• Slope soaring nose cone
• Full complement of spare parts available.
Specs:
Wingspan: 975mm (38.4”)
Length: 760mm (29.9”)
Flying Weight: ~ 920g (32.45oz)
Wing Loading: 61g/dm.dm
ESC: 60A Aerostar
Motor: 3536-1780kv Brushless
Battery: 1800~2400mAh 4S 65C or 2200~2600mAh 3S 65C (not supplied)
Prop: 7x6.5 for 4S or 8x6 for 3S (supplied), for 6S 5x5 (not supplied)
Controls: 4 Channel (Throttle, Ailerons, Elevator, Rudder)
Spinner: Custom made aluminum
FPV Racing Canopy: Included
Slope nose cone: Included
Recommended:
1 x 1800~2400mAh 4S 65C or 2200~2600mAh 3S 65C LiPo Battery
1 X 4 Channel Radio TX/RX
1 x FPV Setup (optional)