whats the advantage or disadvantage to edf?
11-24-2008, 10:35 AM
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whats the advantage or disadvantage to edf?
How do they compare to a prop plane or a pusher? I have a Suercub and want to move up to something else. I was looking into a Yardbird F-22 or a EDF. Is one easier to fly or run longer? Which is more efficent? Thanks
11-24-2008, 03:21 PM
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RE: whats the advantage or disadvantage to edf?
In my experience, EDFs are generally more expensive to build/operate. When compared to a prop power system, fans are less efficient and require a higher output power system for the same performance & usually shorter flight times. This means larger ESCs, motors & batteries, and usually equates to more $$$$. But, EDFs have a cool factor which is high on the scale! They also sound pretty neat, also helping the cool factor. Right now, I only have one twin fan plane and a gagle of pusher jets. I find pushers are less hastle, less $$$ & easier on equipment, i.e. batteries. I still want to build an F-86 EDF though. Happy flying.
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11-24-2008, 05:01 PM
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RE: whats the advantage or disadvantage to edf?
I guess your making my mind up. I think Ill go with the Yardbird. I figured the EDF would eat up the batt much faster. They do look cool thats for sure. Wheres a good place to buy my radio,charger and batts? whats the best brands to get?
