BRAND NEW!!! E-Flite SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm EDF Jet 

Check out the E-Flite SR-71 RC EDF Jet here: bit.ly/3s8LwVc LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS HERE: join.modelaircraft.org/rc-saylors/ This is the brand new E-Flite SR-71 Blackbird Twin 40mm RC EDF Jet. This stealth RC aircraft from the cold war looks incredible. In this video, we maiden this RC jet for you! Let us know your thoughts about this RC EDF jet in the comments. Disclosure: This description box contains affiliate links. Check out the E-Flite SR-71 RC EDF Jet here: bit.ly/3s8LwVc Battery: bit.ly/45ar3Op Charger: bit.ly/3wQJzvc Transmitter: bit.ly/3yXw4wO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS HERE: join.modelaircraft.org/rc-saylors/ The products in this video are rated for ages 14+. Support TheRcSaylors Patreon & Stickers | www.patreon.com/TheRcSaylors Merch | www.thercsaylorsyt.com/shirts Mail | 1140 Carter Ave, P.O. Box 361, Ashland, Kentucky 41101 Social Media TheRcSaylors Shorts | bit.ly/3rN37xp Facebook | facebook.com/thercsaylors Instagram | instagram.com/thercsaylors Twitter | twitter.com/thercsaylors Vlog and Live Channel | ru-vid.com SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PATREON FAMILY!! Jesper Larsen, john salt, Jose Valentin, Michael Keller, Michael Schouten, RC HOOLIGANS, Richard Higginson, Robert Sanges, Ryan Alexander, Terry Kellogg, The Brennan's, Bob Hardy, Chris Hamlett, Chuck R, David Chenzoff, dmilbrandt, Doug Dahlheimer, erik palmberg, Gary Zion, Haar Bear, Jason day, and Jeff Buys #rcjet #jet #warbird

For scale fliers, my late friend Col. Charlie Bock was one of the original test pilots for the A-12/SR-71. He said at cruise, a full 180° took 70+ miles at a very low bank angle. No rolls, no loops, no aerobatics. So if you fly this at a "fun scale" event, flying on "safe" should win you points even if a little boring.

The cones on the engine intakes of the real SR-71 helped regulate airflow into the engines. The dynamics of the speed and altitude of the real plane's flight envelope required many innovations not seen on most other jet aircraft. I was on a TDY to Kadena AFB on the island of Okinawa many years ago, and was told that you could tell when an SR-71 was going to take off, because a KC-135 tanker would take off around fifteen minutes or so before it. The SR-71 would take off, and immediately head to rendezvous with the tanker to top off the fuel before beginning the actual mission. One other piece of trivia about the Blackbird (known by those who flew it and worked on it as the Habu), was that if they kicked in all the stages of afterburner too close to the ground, it would shatter windows in buildings for miles around. Amazing bird, and I was lucky enough to see them fly on several occasions.

It should have the Playboy Bunny symbol on the tail fins.

I built this plane from Revell when i was a kid back in the 80's 😊😎🇩🇪

Nice but I am going to wait a little longer for someone to come up with twin 70s, 80s or twin 90mm versions 😎👍

Did someone ask about the cones in the intakes? A little book entitled Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, by Paul F. Crickmore. See the photo and the caption on page 27: “The inlet spike regulated the amount of air entering the inlet throughout the SR-71’s vast performance envelope by progressively moving rearwards as the aircraft’s speed increased.” Pneumatic Forces involved the shock wave formed at supersonic speeds. See page 26, “Air Inlet Control System.” The second paragraph gets into some aspects of what they had to deal with, but to keep this brief I will only quote the following: “At 31,000ft, the inlet spikes unlocked and, at Mach 1.6, began moving rearward, achieving their fully aft position at Mach 3.2 - design cruise speed.”

Those inlet cones, by the way, were movable on real SR=71s. They moved backward into the engine as the plane went faster. Their purpose was to reposition the shock wave caused by the incoming air at supersonic speeds.

I’m more of a surface guy, but this is KILLING ME. One of the coolest real planes ever in your hands at this price point ?! Got a ksafe for my wallet.

I think it’s great that you always start with safe to show us beginners how it flies on safe. Keep up the good videos

Nice! What a difference when it’s calm. Looked smooth

That's right BE PATIENT ! Nate always shows all Modes

Nate you fly tricks all the time, i'm glad you show me the SAFE flying , don't listen to those negative people

In my opinion I like how you show how the plane acts in safe because alot of us guys use safe even if we can fly without. Then you show us what each aircraft will do without safe. Keep up the good work. God bless.

That is one of the best model planes you have ever tested , I dont like war but the SR71 was in a different league , not one plane was ever shot down , you can see on the model how manouvrable it is , Lockheed built a classic aircraft. 😮 Looks really easy to fly , I had a model kit of it back in the 70s .

Wow- i dont know how E-Flite did it, but that flys a whole lot better than i expected!- great vid, Nate!

Great video as always...showing demo while in safe is very smart... Everyone flying a new model is nervous. Knowing we can get it back in one piece motivates us to purchase

Wow you got to this faster than I thought! So excited!!

“Behold, the eternal glory of JETFIRE!”

Had a model of the black bird as a child I was afraid to touch it it just looks fragile. What a joy to see an HEAR in the air . More evidence of the evolution of R/C abilities and technology. Thanks again guys, an God bless you and yours 😇🙏

Really love that jet & the sleek look it has. Excellent video Nate & Abby!! 😊⚓️

Love y’all’s videos my friend. Beautiful family. I’m 42 and just started back in April already have 7 planes and one on the way😂 I think I’m hooked Mr Saylor.😂

Awesome. I remember putting together the blackbird model in the 80's. Looked just like that.

Awesome - The BlackBirds and all related versions are my all a time favorite planes.

Love it!! Just an fyi, I recently unsubscribed from and refuse to support the "2 Brothers RC" due to his recent upload of a video in which he talks poorly about and attacks Nate. Not to mention his arrogant way he speaks of himself constantly. You 2 do good to and for our hobby. I love you guys and love the honest and positive content. So much more wholesome than the previous mentioned channel which made us all look poorly with his arrogant and self centered comments/actions and over all presence. Keep up the greatness RC Saylors!!!!!

You have the best flight video, every one else has the plane wobbling except at 75% or more throttle. NICE

I didn't expect that design to be flyable at all. Thank you for proving me wrong, and thanks a lot for promoting fun, which is a commodity in short these days.

Soo cool to something new and unique. The sr71 was my favorite plane as a kid. I was obsessed with it. Lol. This is a plane I just have to have!

COOL and Cheaper than I thought it would be!

Yes I agree I flick out of safe to do a crazy move then switch right back into it, no reason to risk the plane when you can still have fun and be safe.

8 wheel drive made me chuckle, looks lovely in the air and on the ground.🖖

Everyone is pissed about the 40mm, but they sound great. Surprisingly the size of the plane matches the scale speed it it! Great looking bird.

yes literally my favorite plane

That looks amazing. when I finally get back into RC planes, I will be flying in safe mode pretty much all the time. I like to enjoy, not spend lots of money and time repairing and replacing parts or aircraft.

Touch and GO!!! AWESOME ❤

I fly safe mode 80 percent of the time , its all bout keeping the model together longer IMO . Great video , may have to pick one up .

One of my favorite plans! What a sweet model!

damn, I will have to pick this up. It looks so awesome

It's the only way you'll get one or see a sr 71 fly. My grandfather was on the project for building of these with Lockheed way back before I was a gleam in my daddies eye. It's weird I was watching a clip from Arma 3 and someone posted a to real fly-by clip of one breaking sound barriers. Sick that NASA got the last round with them for research, but the planes where expensive and we have hella satellites now too.

Love flying at Vinton county airport! I went to an rc fly- in you organized there a few years ago... It was great fun I was the guy flying the quarter scale Sr batteries eindecker. Hope you can put that on again in the future!!!

Awesome flying, I added three reflective orange boxes on the bottom for orientation. Waiting for the weather to break for our maiden. And yes I fly in SAFE when needed as well. 😎👍

I have seen a lot of complaints online about this bird being to small, complaining about fixed gear ect. The thing of it is not every bird is for every pilot.

Back in the mid 80's while at an AMA event, I got to see a hand built SR-71 that was 9 feet long and had gas turbine engines complete with working after burners. It also had a piggy back drone plane that was controlled by a 2nd pilot and launched while the larger plane was in flight. The drone only had skids for landing gear so, it had to land in the grass.

Amazing review thank you much love and blessings from Alabama

Outstanding video, loved it 🤩👊🏻

I love the sr71 gotta be one of my favorite warbirds alongside the p 51 but what a great price on this.

This is insane!!! I WILL be getting one of these soon!!

Love this plane. Probably won't ever own one, but amazing looking either way

SEEMS to fly like a UMX. It cant handle wind. No wind it flies fantastic

Sounds like the whistlers on the front of a pickup!! Very nice look and flyovers!!🛫💨🏁👍

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ that’s all I can say about the Sr-71. Good flying Nate.

I just want one to put on my shelf.

Beautiful airplane for sure

Excellent touch n go. I would like to see something a lot larger come onto the market, it'd sound better too but this is an excellent first step.

Wow, it wasn't a dream! When you flying it, it must be real 😊

Looks like a rocket with wings.very cool !!

Awesome flight! This is going to look so good next to my F-14;😁

SR71 just has (THE LOOK). Grats to E-Flite looks good flies good. Wish they would do an F-16XL now That is a plane.

That is awesome definitely a great looking plane

nice flight and perfect landing.. 😍

Nate fly as safe as you want, I could watch this thing go back and forth all day long... I've been staring at this thing in the hobby store. Instead I ended up with two of the scaled down WW2 rage RC planes 🤣

That is freaking sick

The best 3 channel plane I have ever seen

Thanks to your channel had my first flight yesterday in lexington ky

Beautiful Jet!! Zoom Zoom!!

Sweet touch and go!

So excited for this one! We have two of the REAL Blackbirds on display near here. Absolutely legendary aircraft designed by an absolutely legendary designer! I wish they would do a 70 or 90mm version with lights and retracts. Between the BOne, and the new B-25 I’m going to be shy on spending cash! Hahahaha!

Impressive 👍

I flew the SR71 for 12 years over Russia and the cones in front of the turbines are to slow down the air so the rushing in air do not disassemble the turbine plates on full throttle.

Gotta get me one. Awesome!!

Beautiful.

That's a beautiful plane!

Great looking I love this plane nate although it does disappear in the air, which is the idea being a stealth plane. 😊

This thing is awesome, now I have to learn how to fly these RC planes

Yes! One red vertical stab like toothless tail!

Awesome video😊😊😊

It's your video you fly like you know how keep doing what you do ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

those cones are moveable and allow control of the shockwave in supersonic flight so it doesnt enter into the compressor section and blow the engines apart!!! in real thing they have a huge travel length. the engines are amazing and well documented on youtube - happy viewing!! like u say - orientation is a bit iffy and red fins would make a big difference - some versions of real ship had a lot of white on the fins.. another nice vid!!😄😄😄

One of my favorite things about y’all throughout the years and I mean years. Is y’all never forget about the little guy. Like you said, a lot of viewers fly in safe mode.

I'm impressed. Looks very good. I'm buying.

Looks good quality, I am glad they are coming out with more than timbers. Great video and flight. 🫡

Amazing model aircraft! On the real plane the air intake cones move forward and back. One position for regular operation and the other for ram jet/hypersonic flight. A slight difference between the model and the real thing is the intake cones angle inward slightly. Of course on the model most of the air doesn't come through the cones, it comes in through the vent holes much further back on the engine pods.

Great camera work. 👍

Like the soft tires

Awesome plane! Finally something different with umx! hope they come out with a bigger version. Orientation part scares me with this one 🤣

SLEEK black jet...LOVE it!! Nate, SWEET maiden flight and ABBY fab drone chasing!! Thanks Salylors for the FUN show!! 💟👍😘

I hope they make an after burner kit for this!!!

My father was a mechanic on the SR-71 Blackbird back in the day. This would be my dream plane but I’m afraid to order from Horizon, because my last order took two weeks to place, it’s been almost two weeks since I ordered it and it hasn’t even shipped yet. And supposedly they have it in stock.🙄 I know they are going through some growing pains, but you have to make sure that certain things are in place when doing an overhaul like that. Like your customers can place and receive their orders.

My fave next to the p51 mustang

Love the plane wish it was a little bigger. Good job

Great! Cool!

Oh man if they scaled this up and modified the design some we could have a cobra night raven. The thought of being able to put in a strato viper figure gives me goosebumps.

Yeah, that was definitely awesome considering that’s my favorite plane but I promise you it’s not costing me a damn penny

Y’know I’m a-gonna say this… “NEEDS LEDs!!!” 😂 The SR-71 is not my favorite bird, but ya can’t say it’s not a stunning design. Just looks amazing. 👍🏼👍🏼 The price point is very tempting, and I will admit that I’m close to pulling the trigger on this one. 🤔 #likeIneedANOTHERplane 🙄🤦🏼‍♂️

After burner lites would be neat. Nice flying,

I find that a lot of people want to see acrobatics but they don't realize that not all planes are meant to be acrobatic. Just because it can loop and roll doesn't mean it'll be good at it. That SR-71 does not look acrobatic at all. I'd definitely baby that one.

Fingers crossed for a concorde model in a similar size, but with rudder control.

The real thing was a mega handful to fly, but it seems they sortof figured it out for RC with SAFE and the control surfaces. Pretty cool stuff…

I want to see the U2 spy plane !

The real SR71 actually flies, nose up. So that's perfectly normal, and cool.