Is the Freewing Avanti v2 the best EDF jet you can buy? 

You're welcome. Thanks for the comment.

@@RCVideoReviews In my Avanti V2 80mm, I use 5A, 6A 50C and placed all the way back favoring the stern.

I don’t know, when he did the inverted 45 degree test in appeared to be a bit nose heavy

It was already slightly nose heavy. I fly mine with the battery full aft also.

Thanks. I'd sure like to see the rest of the EDF market crack the code and get those flight times up to 7-8m. One of the best features of the plane.

The field is a landfill. They have something to do with offgassing, but I haven't investigated.

Agreed. Sets the bar for EDFs.

Thanks!

IMHO this is the plane to get.

This is one of those planes I will keep in my hangar. I tend to go through a lot of models/equipment. This one is a keeper 100%.

The Hawk is definitely a good looking plane. I had that one, just didn't get the same flight time out of it.

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We're very fortunate--that's for sure.

I missed out on the first round of the V2. They're sold out again at MRC right now. This is going to be a crazy popular model I think.

You can't count video time as flight time as videos get cut (trying to remove segments when the plane isn't very visible or there is a lull in conversation). I usually get 5:30-7:00m on this plane depending on how I'm flying it. I have no other EDF that can stay in the air as long.

I get around 6m of flight time with 6s5k. So you could reasonable expect 80% of that time--somewhere around 5m.

@@allanmollyhorn7830 I would say 2.5 to maybe 3 minutes.

My 2 cents: I have flown the V1 for a long time, I don't see very impressive improvements in the new version; the landing gear is still weak for instance. There are a couple of Vipers from E-Flite and FMS (same build, just different colors') on our field and I'm more impressed with their quality. So I ordered one of those. Maidened one for a club member as well; went nice.

I think Freewing and FMS both have good planes. Generally speaking I think you'll find pros and cons to each. I generally steer clear of E-Flite.

Agreed: you can't even buy the E-Flite version in pnp; it's with receiver or no receiver and no power train. At least the FMS version gives you that choice. But I'm all for not sponsoring Horizon.. Too bad they buy all the brands.@@RCVideoReviews

​@andrehilgersom1707 I agree. The only real improvement is the fan and esc in my opinion. I did the 12b fan upgrade in my v1 and am pretty happy with it.

Although sport jets, there's much different between the Viper 90mm and the Avanti V 1/2 80mm. I have 100s of hours with both. I prefer the Avanti anytime, anywhere...100% more docile and entertaining and faster.

I have both. I'd take the Avanti. Longer flight time and better in air characteristics. But there are options for a reason--everyone's going to have a POV.

yes i have v1 wings on v2 fuselage with the upgraded fan esc flys fantastic you will have to buy the v2 front landing gear v1 is longer an wont fit unless u modify it

@@lyndonhubbard3255 I used all V1 parts except for the front doors on the V2 fuselage. Trimmed a touch out of the front opening for the wheel to go in.

It's Geotex something. I'm not sure what the spec is...

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks for the reply. We just put some down and we’re waiting for the wrinkles to go away.

They use this stuff at SES (my old field) and Larks (my new field). Pretty popular in Florida. Good luck with the new runway.

Guess I have good batteries. Dunno what to tell you. Both the v1 and v2 have been the same. I do what I want with them and get 6m+ regularly.

Because he rarely flies full throttle. That's key. It's definitely not because he's using Liperior Batteries.

I don't think "rarely" is a fair assessment. I've been flying the Avanti v1 and v2 both with plenty of full power segments: Hammerheads, big air loops, cuban 8's, burner runs, knife edge, etc etc etc....all hammer down. I still regularly get 6.5m per flight. So saying I "rarely fly full throttle" is just incorrect.

@@daysdesigns Yep. 80A/5A=16 60M/16=3.75M (3 minutes & 45 seconds) 3.75Mx.80=3.00M for a 20% safety margin and to not kill the battery. At 40A you would have 6.00 minutes of run time.

I run zeee 6s 6000mah 50c packs and get about 4min with lots of WOT passes and come down with 20 to 25% left. My spektrum 6s 5000mah 50c packs only give me about 3 mins of the same flying and come down at 14%.