The RC F100 Super Sabre 90mm EDF Super PNP
The Flex Innovations RC F100 is a very complete RC airplane. The only item required to complete it, is a suitable receiver. Assembly time should be less than 1 hour.
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Features
- 3-Axis Gyro system. Programmed and installed (Aura 8 AFCS)
- Expertly engineered ducting and inlet lips
- Electric retracts with gear door sequencer (installed) -(Nose wheel only)
- Scale flaps
- CNC-machined shock-absorbing main struts with trailing link nose gear strut (installed)
- Ball-Link connections on all flight control surfaces
- Ball bearing supported and mass-balanced, all-moving stabilizers
- Navigation and anti-collision lights (installed)
- Removable scale drop tanks (2 Included)
- Removable scale bombs (4) included with the camouflage variant
- Large battery compartment with single latch for easy battery access
- EPO foam construction with additional carbon and plywood reinforcement in key areas
- 11 blade, 90mm ducted fan unit (installed)
- Potenza 60BLDF 1600kV brushless outrunner motor (installed)
- V-Good 100A ESC with 8A external switching BEC (installed)
- (7) Potenza DS-15 digital metal gear flight control servos (installed)
- (2) Potenza DS-12 digital Servos For gear doors and nose wheel steering (installed)
- 3 to 5 Minute flight times, depending on battery and throttle Management
- Fits a wide array of batteries, from 4200 to 6200mAh (6S)
Specifications
Flex Innovations F-100D Super Sabre EDF Super PNP
- Wingspan: 45.7" (1161mm)
- Length: 55.5" (1410mm)
- Wing Area: 428 sq."(27.61dm sq.)
- Weight:7lbs 8 oz(120oz)(3.36kg)-inc. 6S 5200mAh battery
- Wing Loading: 40.4oz/sq.ft.(123.27g/dm sq.)
- Fan-90mm diameter- 11 blade
- Power system-6S 4000-6200mAh+40C+
- ESC- 100A with 8A external switching BEC
- Electronic retractable main gear and steerable nose gear with all metal shock absorbing struts
- Ailerons-Yes
- Elevator-Yes
- Rudder-Yes
- Flaps-Yes
- Lights-Yes
- Material-EPO composite
- Skill Level-New or experienced jet pilot
- Recommended Environment-Outdoor 300 ft. min runway or short grass
Parts Included in the RC F100
- Fuselage (1), With the EDF and all electronics installed
- Wing (1-LH and 1-RH), with servos and retracts installed
- All flying stabilator (1-LH and 1-RH)
- Vertical fin and rudder assembly (1)
- Drop tanks (2)
- Removable scale bombs (4) included with the camouflage variant
- Manual (1)
- Decal set (1)
- Hardware package(1)
Note that assembly time is 1-2 hours
Extras Required
- 7-CHANNEL (MIN) COMPUTER TRANSMITTER
- 5-CHANNEL (MIN) SERIAL RECEIVER
- FLIGHT BATTERY
Videos
The first video is an official Flex Innovations product that has some good flying shots
This is an unboxing video of the RC F100 that is worth a look
This one shows the assembly. Sound is not good, and sometimes the author is blocking the camera, but still worth a look.
Manual
This is a very good manual, that makes assembly of the RC F100 Super Sabre (such as it is!), very simple.
Assemble the all flying tail plane, screw on the rudder and wings and assembly is complete!
The majority of the manual is devoted to the Aura 8 RCFS . This is more than a 3-axis gyro and has the effect of adding channels, to the radio system.
Click here, or on the image, to see a PDF version of the manual.
Pros
- VERY complete! The only additional items required are a suitable receiver and battery.
- Well engineered ducting to and from the EDF unit, ensure maximum thrust and reliable performance
- No cheater holes
- Nice scale appearance and details
- Relatively large wing area contributes to excellent flight performance
Cons
- ESC is NOT mounted/anchored in position.
- No main gear doors are included.
- Does NOT include an external BEC
Unique Features
- This is the only RC F100 available as an EDF RC airplane, so, in effect, all the Features could be considered unique!
- 3-Axis Gyro system Programmed and Installed (Aura 8 AFCS)
Development
Designed by Top Gun champion, David Ribbe, this model has many unique features, and is presented in a very complete package.
Competition
In the class of large scale EDF jets, there are just 3 competitors that come to mind-
The Freewing Phantom
A beautiful rendition of this very popular RC Jet. 90mm diameter fan unit and robust retractable landing gear makes grass take-offs easy!
Click here or on the image for more details.
The RC Hawker Hunter Kit
All Balsa and ply kit by RBC. 90mm EDF unit required. Large wing area jet makes into a sweet flyer.
Click here, or on the image, to visit the page.
The Freewing A-10 Thunderbolt II
This is a big A-10 Thunderbolt that uses a pair of 80mm EDF units and takes off and lands on grass runways.
Super scale and less than an hour in assembly!
Click here or on the photo to visit the page on this site.
Photo Gallery
The mages below are from the Flex Innovations and Model Aviation websites.
Modifications
- Make a hole in the canopy of the RC F100,to relieve the heat build-up. A #11 blade can be used, to carefully make a hole, and rotate the blade to enlarge to about 1/8" diameter.
- If you would like main gear doors, take a look here, on the RC Groups forum. I could not see the servos and linkage, but maybe you can!
Review Notes
- The thread on RC groups has some 90 pages. A lot of good tips, along with the usual gripes! Click here to visit
- Model Aviation has an excellent review. Click here to visit the website.
Purchasing
Please note that the links below, are here for your convenience, I do not receive a commission an any sales.
The silver (Air show Thunderbirds finish) RC F100, is available from Flex Innovations, at a price of $509.00. This is a summer sale price, and is usually $50.00 more.
The green (Camouflaged) version is also available from Flex Innovations, at a price of $559.99. Note that this price includes 4 scale bombs.
Conclusion
The RC F100 Super Sabre, is the first scale EDF jet offered by Flex Innovations. This beautiful looking 90mm-class model, is the only EPO foam composition F-100, in any size/class, in production and available within the RC airplane industry.
This is a very complete scale jet, and even includes a programmed gyro, that you should consider using.
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