E-Flite F-14 Tomcat Twin 40mm EDF BNF Basic - Max Performance - Model AV8R Episode 67

In Model AV8R Episode 67, we revisit the E-Flite F-14 Tomcat. This time we're hand launching it! We'll cover hand launching technique, our center grip installation, and how to set the F-14 up for maximum performance. The flying demos will dispel many myths about this airplane's capabilities as we show what it will really do in all wing positions! It's time to turn n' burn!

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Chapters:
00:00 What's In The Episode
01:43 Center Grip Launch Mod In Detail
05:58 Hand Launch Technique
06:21 Normal Grip/SAFE Launch Mode /Launch Examples
09:43 Mechanical Trimming Set Up And The Benefits Of It
13:14 Set Up Differences Since First F-14 Episode
13:48 Performance Improvements/Flying Tips
15:17 Flight Demo: Wings Fully Extended
19:24 Flight Demo: Wings Mid Swept
20:54 Flight Demo: Wings Fully Swept
24:33 Flight Demo: Small Venue Flight
28:44 Final Thoughts

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[airhammer]

First we got the ICEMAN review.
Now we get the TOP GUN Maverick
Good stuff Adam
AirHammer out!!

[JeffinLowerAlabama]

Adam great tips, making bits out of light hobby wood is fun. It's fun hand tossing these smaller EDFs. Jeff in LA USA

[odwatchguy]

When you take the pressure of someone else's plane out of the equation it sure makes for some exciting flights and what it is capable of. Thanks for sharing and props to Heidi for the great video.

[bgblindt]

Your commentary is the best! Keep up the great videos!

[DadsRCHangar]

Great tips Adam on how to make changes to get the best flights out of this bird. Another great video 🫡

[tughillrc]

Very well done video Adam, Your film crew did an outstanding job keeping the little Tomcat in frame. Very pleased Jason sent you one and you got better performance out of it. Not entirely sure I want to pull the trigger on it at this time because there are other wonderful E-flite aircraft i desire to have in my hanger.

[davidgerlach]

LOL! Great video as always. I got the E-flight Commander watching your great video on this aircraft, then the T-28 Trojan 1.2m. Because of the absence of retracts on this awesome little Tomcat, I went to the E-flight Viper 70mm to let her rip for my 1st EDF (not my 1st RC plane).

[rlbutterfield]

EXCELLENT instructional video and advice! 👍🏻🙂

[pappy]

WOW Adam, the transformation is stunning with gear off and your hand launch advise I can't wait to tell my friend about this for his Tomcat.

[jayaustin]

That was the best flight of that plane I've seen. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. And it leaves vapor trails in the sky. Wow, how realistic is that. Sounded like the Sandhill cranes liked it too.

[SteffenRC]

Dang, She really flies well after your tune-up... Wonderful detailed video.. No wonder HH wants you to help their customers get the most from their planes.. Outstanding job Adam and Heidi....

[rlbutterfield]

What a ride! Excellent demonstration, and FANTASTIC video work by Heidi! Well done, both of you. Really enjoyed that. 👍🏻🙂

[A.M.-RC]

Great mod, I'm ve always had issues hand launching anything larger than a UMX, I can see this working well on a bunch of other planes.

[rcaviationcrawling]

Congrats about HH affiliation, I will order my next Birds using the link (Twin Otter when in stock!) 😎🦮🌞

[jakeclauson]

👍 great flying! Glad to see you getting more recognition from some of the big wigs. You deserve it buddy keep up the good work!

[JustwingitRC]

Wow Adam, really, really nice episode! I appreciate your humility and your attempt to dispell the myths about this model. You capably demonstrated that a lot of opinions about this plane are simply untrue. Great job! Oh, and super nice 4-pointer at about the half-way point with the wings fully extended! Anyway, I thought Heidi did a fantastic job keeping that model in frame and I fully enjoyed watching this! If anyone is an F-14 Tomcat fan, and are on the fence about this one, I think this will be the video that pushes them to click that crazy button! Happy New Year to Team Gault!

[dutchloveRC]

U Da Man!! Happy New Years guys!! She sounds Cool

[IansRCExploits]

Wow you gave Heidi one heck of a workout!! Great EDF Jet, great flying and great filming!! First class Job 😀👍

[CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

How Heidi kept up with those flights I shall never know, well done guys, great episode, Happy New Year 👍

[purcellrcaviationchannel]

One terrific video, Team AV8R! The Director of Photography deserves a medal for tracking that Cat and keeping it in the frame! Well done Heidi 🎥 Adam, can this F-14 be flown through the 3 wing positions and have SAFE sort out the trim, or does it need to be trimmed to fly well in the SAFE mode? I don't enjoy the 'programming' side of the hobby, as I'm a simple little soul, and this model seems triple the workload to get the absolute best from. This is a shame (for me) as we *love* the F-14. Congrats on the affiliation, too. That's a *massive* step up for your channel! HH will have you as a product development consultant soon...