The Best First EDF Jets

So you want to fly an EDF Jet? Ok, let's help you select your first EDF Jet AFTER you have some flying experience under you belt. Along with my First EDF Jet recommendations, I have included some questions to ask yourself before selecting your First EDF Jet:

Have a mastered 4-Channel RC Planes, including RC Warbirds?
Will your shoulders and throwing ability tolerate the need for firm accurate hand launches?
What kind of surface will you be taking off and landing on?
Are you aware of the significant differences between flying EDF Jets vs Prop Planes? If you are not, study them in detail to ensure you are prepared to quickly advance into safely flying 6S EDF Jets. For example, the stall speed is MUCH faster with EDF Jets than Prop Planes and that is what causes more EDF Jet crashes. They often crash due to not enough energy in turns (use throttle in turns) and by getting too slow when landing.

Arrows RC Viper 50mm EDF Jet

For many people without access to a paved runway, this would make the perfect First EDF Jet that is PNF. Its price is only $140 for an extremely forgiving airframe for an EDF Jet. The key for this EDF Jet is in its simplicity. It takes a basic 1500mAh Lipo Battery, simple 4-Channel RX, no gyro system, and is easy to throw for a hand launching EDF Jet. It DO NOT come with landing gear, so you must factor in the surface you will be flying off of for this plane to be a good fit for your individual needs. For example, if you only have a paved runway, I suggest checking out one of the options with landing gear below.

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Arrows RC F-86 Sabre 64mm EDF Jet

This PNF F-86 EDF Jet offers a lot of of the same pros and cons as the Arrows Viper does, but offers it an attractive scale jet that comes with a gyro system built-in, rudder, and flaps. The gyro offers a setting that helps make the hand launch with this plane incredibly easy while the other gyro setting helps smooth out turbulence in flight. Unlike the Viper, it also has optional landing gear and drop tanks. The flight pack is a basic 4S 2200mAh Lipo Battery, the receiver is a simple 6-Channel RX, and the most mild mannered EDF Jets I can remember flying due to the built-in gyro system and characteristic of the airframe. Watch Maiden Flight Video to learn more.

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Arrows RC Marlin 64mm EDF Jet

The Arrows Marling 64mm EDF Jet is nearly the size of a 6S RC Jet, but its wing loading is much lighter. It is also very responsive to stick inputs, so I highly recommend first time EDF Pilots numb down the inputs with dual rates in their computer radio. The speed it flies with was also unexpected given its size and flying off of only 4S packs. It flies great on common 4S 2200 lipo packs, but I plan to do more testing with 2600's and 3000's to achieve longer flight time.

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E-flite F-15 Eagle 64mm EDF Jet

For many, this might be the best First EDF Jet option. It has landing gear that makes it a nice option for paved surfaces, is one of the most durable on this list, comes BNF, and has a nice gyro system. For those without experience flying faster planes, I would recommend one of the other planes on this list.

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Arrows RC Avanti S 50mm EDF Jet

Much like the Arrows Viper & BAe Hawk, the Arrows Avanti S is great flying EDF JET. It is plenty fast on 3S for a first EDF and handles well. Its battery bay is large enough to fit 4S packs and it flies with way more power off of 4S packs, ALL STOCK. Keep in mind that you risk your warranty flying it on 4S. I have had zero issues, so just avoid flying it on 4S on hot days.

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Arrows RC BAe Hawk 50mm EDF Jet

This PNF EDF Jet offers a lot of of the same pros and cons as the Arrows Viper does, but offers an attractive scale jet that comes with a gyro system built-in. That gyro offers a setting that helps make the hand launch with this plane incredibly easy. The other gyro setting helps smooth out turbulence in flight. Like the Viper, it takes a basic 1500mAh Lipo Battery, simple 4-Channel RX, and is easy to toss underhanded with the gyro built-in gyro system. Watch my Unboxing Video and Maiden Flight Video to learn more.

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FMS Futura 64mm EDF Jet

Just like the Arrows Marling 64mm EDF Jet, this nearly the size of a 6S RC Jet, but it comes with shock absorbing landing gear for rough terrain. First-time jet fliers need to be aware that it is very responsive to stick inputs, so I highly recommend that folks use dual rates in their computer radio to reduce the throws on the first few flights. It had solid speeds and does nice tricks, just like and EDF Sport Jet should do! It flies great on common 4S 2200 lipo packs, but I plan to do more testing is the future with 2600's and 3000's to achieve longer flight times.

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Once you have become proficient with your First EDF Jet, visit the Second Plane List