Better performance on takeoff , lighter pack with mah of heavier pack. SMC seems to be more compact compared to similar size of other brands sometimes.
She's looking good brother, and nice maiden flight by the way. I'm looking forward to your thoughts and the comparison between this new Avanti and the V3 Futura, they're too similar for me to call but I think that new power system in the Avanti edges out the FMS system just slightly, although I'm partial to the looks of the Futura.
BD, as usual, nice flying/video. Future request. Could you do a video on mechanical trim and setting your radio back to center points afterward inflight trims are done? Don't think I saw this in your videos history anywhere.
Really love that plane BD.. I have a 70mm Viper and trying to destroy so I can replace it with this.. (Need to do some risky low inverted passes.. ). That efficiency is incredible.. I can't believe it..
Great flight BD. Hey, that battery reading can't be accurate. I'm thinking you did not change your battery type in the checker to HV. If you do, that will be below 50% and accurate. Even so it seems very efficient. I"ll be flying my with HV's tomorrow.
i tried to fly my v1 with smc 5100 HV but didn’t work because I couldn’t reprogram the esc from freewing. Called Motion RC and they said that the esc is not programmable. If anyone knows how to do it please post how to do it.
@@hobie278 v1 ESC is programmable. You can use a program card or stick procedure. Some esc and rx combo have issue with HV battery. Lower cell voltage to 4.25 and will work. Not a setting to program in esc for HV...
@@charlesrestivo870 had the V1. Great plane. Now I have the V2. It’s a marked improvement over the V1 in power and maneuverability, as well as quality.
Thanks! I did a comparison video with v1 and viper on the channel. Avanti was lacking performance to Viper. Also adding a Spektrum receiver to a PNP total cost is much closer to Viper BNF. However with new improvements and upgraded power system. Right now few flights in id say there close competition...
Greetings sir. I subscribe to your channel, and I love your reviews. I just purchased this model. I have searched every where for information on how to set up the thrust reverse. I am only familiar with Spektrum transmitters, receivers and thrust reversing ESC's. Would you be so kind as to point me in the right direction to set up thrust reverse in this model? I use: Spektrum NX10SE transmitter, Spektrum AR836/AS3X receiver. Thank you so much, and keep up the great videos! Dale
Recently watched your Viper vs Avanti video, how would you compare the two if comparing the Viper to the Avanti V2? Trying to make the call between the two !! Cheers 🍻
Avanti got a big upgrade in performance and technology. Adding higher kv and 12blade with reverse thrust. Viper still has more top end and thrust (seat of pants dyno :D). However the difference is much closer than v1 and viper. Fit and finish with attention to detail is upgraded on Avanti. Especially paint scheme and quailty with no bare foam too...However,add a AR637T similar to Viper, total cost is 515 vs 650. Viper does have the full telemetry tho. Lastly parts are easier to get since mainly in stock and cheaper for Avanti.Both fun birds and cant go wrong either way...
thanks for the great review. I just ordered mine and will put a 8 channel spektrum receiver with AS3X/Safe. Could you share your AS3X/Safe setting on the transmitter?
I will prob do a video of it full throttle for 3 mins and see what it does. Ive seen one with a 5 min flight, I think with my custom Li-ion battery pack there could be a 7 to 10 min flight time possible.
I love this EDF, Bradley. If it weren't for the paint scheme. I want to add another EDF to keep my mighty E-flight Viper 90mm company. Honestly though I'm looking at the FMS EDF 80mm Futura V3. Not only do I love the way it looks, but from what I understand it rips and fly's almost perfectly in the right hands. I'm just wondering if it will handle a 6300mAh lipo so I can hit it hard for 3.5m? I see no value in using an Avanti or EDF to test its stalling point, I HAVE THE NEED FOR SPEED!
Futura v3 would be good addition to Viper 90. Depends on the weight of the 6200. Most 6200 will be over 800grams. 5000-5300 increased the landing speed and borderline too much weight to push battery back far enough. 6300 might be so heavy extra mah will be used up faster cause of needing to be in throttle for the extra weight. However if main goal is wide open flying,throw it in there and send it haha...
I'm liking this more now than the Futura. One thing I would like though is springless main landing gear in the links like the Viper 90mm. The nose gear on this Avanti is fine.
@@BDTennessee yes! its a design flaw. Having black paint inside is a big no no. Will alligator in the first 5 min. Also the old one gave you the option to paint the inside, like a proper sport jet and not have a dumb pilot figure.
Brad great review, hard to do but Freewing made the Avanti S HP even better with the V2, zoom zoom zoom, Jeff in LA USA
Brandon* :)
I agree. Hard to believe it too.Avanti is a total package now.
Very nice flying BD , I plan to use the AR8060T for my new X-FLY B1-B Bones just for the panic mode if ever needed. The wing sweep has me nervous.
Thanks Tughill! Nothing wrong with having a "just in case" feature to save a plane. I got a B1B ill be reviewing soon too...
Pretty awesome! BTW. In your description, put 00:00 before the 00:12 and itll put them in the video timeline ;)
Thanks for the info John!
Great video! The flight was really clean! Got one on pre-order keep up the good work
Thanks Rob for the comment! Glad you got one coming. Let me know feedback when you get it :)
great review. what's the benefit of the hv LiPo ? more speed ? more time? I'm thinking about buying a coupe packs for my avanti and viper 90mm
Better performance on takeoff , lighter pack with mah of heavier pack. SMC seems to be more compact compared to similar size of other brands sometimes.
She's looking good brother, and nice maiden flight by the way. I'm looking forward to your thoughts and the comparison between this new Avanti and the V3 Futura, they're too similar for me to call but I think that new power system in the Avanti edges out the FMS system just slightly, although I'm partial to the looks of the Futura.
Thanks!Good points about the comparison :)
BD, as usual, nice flying/video. Future request. Could you do a video on mechanical trim and setting your radio back to center points afterward inflight trims are done? Don't think I saw this in your videos history anywhere.
Yes i can get that in the mix.
@@BDTennessee Thank you! Looking forward to seeing it.
Set up your radio for flight modes.
@@hobie278 thanks but I am going to wait for the video of manual trim.
sounds effortless and smooth. Ill have mine today.
Agree! Congrats,you going to enjoy it :)
Really love that plane BD.. I have a 70mm Viper and trying to destroy so I can replace it with this.. (Need to do some risky low inverted passes.. ). That efficiency is incredible.. I can't believe it..
70mm viper nice too. You get one of these ,might be only sport jet you buy :D
The Avanti it's the most efficient EDF I have ever flown...hands down.
@@AphexTwinII its wild how efficient it is...
Great flight BD. Hey, that battery reading can't be accurate. I'm thinking you did not change your battery type in the checker to HV. If you do, that will be below 50% and accurate. Even so it seems very efficient. I"ll be flying my with HV's tomorrow.
Thanks DW for the heads up! Let me know your feedback after flying yours too.
i tried to fly my v1 with smc 5100 HV but didn’t work because I couldn’t reprogram the esc from freewing. Called Motion RC and they said that the esc is not programmable. If anyone knows how to do it please post how to do it.
@@hobie278 v1 ESC is programmable. You can use a program card or stick procedure. Some esc and rx combo have issue with HV battery. Lower cell voltage to 4.25 and will work. Not a setting to program in esc for HV...
@@BDTennessee Thanks Motion RC is the one who told me it was not programmable. I know there is no setting for HV batteries only low voltage cutoff.
Forgot to reply...Spektrum Smart Checker you dont change the type of lipo to LiHV...
Love it! Way better than the V1. Quick and agile, buttery smooth landings with or without flaps.
Well said sir! Biggest area i think was power system. Now its got the handling and power!
Why is it wat better? My orgunal avanti lands like butter flys great etc Its nice he even says it feels the same
@@charlesrestivo870 had the V1. Great plane. Now I have the V2. It’s a marked improvement over the V1 in power and maneuverability, as well as quality.
@@strutbuster i agree.Quality is improved big time!
Nice review and perfect maiden. How would you compare this plane to the Eflite Viper 90mm ?
Thanks! I did a comparison video with v1 and viper on the channel. Avanti was lacking performance to Viper. Also adding a Spektrum receiver to a PNP total cost is much closer to Viper BNF. However with new improvements and upgraded power system. Right now few flights in id say there close competition...
COOL nice Maiden
Thanks Dutch!
Greetings sir. I subscribe to your channel, and I love your reviews. I just purchased this model. I have searched every where for information on how to set up the thrust reverse. I am only familiar with Spektrum transmitters, receivers and thrust reversing ESC's. Would you be so kind as to point me in the right direction to set up thrust reverse in this model? I use: Spektrum NX10SE transmitter, Spektrum AR836/AS3X receiver. Thank you so much, and keep up the great videos! Dale
Plug Yellow Single Wire lead into open channel. System Settings > Channel Assign > Assign Switch to same channel yellow lead is plugged in
Sounds straight forward enough. Thank you sir!@@BDTennessee
Recently watched your Viper vs Avanti video, how would you compare the two if comparing the Viper to the Avanti V2? Trying to make the call between the two !! Cheers 🍻
Avanti got a big upgrade in performance and technology. Adding higher kv and 12blade with reverse thrust. Viper still has more top end and thrust (seat of pants dyno :D). However the difference is much closer than v1 and viper.
Fit and finish with attention to detail is upgraded on Avanti. Especially paint scheme and quailty with no bare foam too...However,add a AR637T similar to Viper, total cost is 515 vs 650. Viper does have the full telemetry tho.
Lastly parts are easier to get since mainly in stock and cheaper for Avanti.Both fun birds and cant go wrong either way...
BD, where are you located. I would like to fly at your field sometime. I'm in TN also.
East Tn, Knoxville...
thanks for the great review. I just ordered mine and will put a 8 channel spektrum receiver with AS3X/Safe. Could you share your AS3X/Safe setting on the transmitter?
Good to hear , KChong! AS3X settings and setup info in description of flight review.
How did you setup your throttle curve?
@@kchong9035 no throttle curve.normal throttle.
I had my maiden flight today, it flew so well and I loved it. How do you set up reverse thrust?
@@kchong9035plug yellow single wire into channel 7> channel assign > channel 7 > assign switch you want for toggle reverse thrust.
Run it thru it's paces BD 🤘
Yes sir! 👍
Awesome! Enjoy!!😊
Appreciate the comment :)
Killer flight
Appreciate that Chris!
@@BDTennessee Yw.. You're a heck of a pilot
I will prob do a video of it full throttle for 3 mins and see what it does. Ive seen one with a 5 min flight, I think with my custom Li-ion battery pack there could be a 7 to 10 min flight time possible.
Interested seeing the results especially on that battery setup. Im tuned in :)
Good looking jet👍🏽
Agreed! Thanks for checking in bro!
@@BDTennessee anytime brother 🤙🏽💯
Hello Belle présentation .. Bravo .. Stéphane de France .
merci Stéphane de France!
I would like to have a nice fine sport jet again😊
This ones a good choice with the revision :)
I love this EDF, Bradley. If it weren't for the paint scheme. I want to add another EDF to keep my mighty E-flight Viper 90mm company. Honestly though I'm looking at the FMS EDF 80mm Futura V3. Not only do I love the way it looks, but from what I understand it rips and fly's almost perfectly in the right hands. I'm just wondering if it will handle a 6300mAh lipo so I can hit it hard for 3.5m? I see no value in using an Avanti or EDF to test its stalling point, I HAVE THE NEED FOR SPEED!
Futura v3 would be good addition to Viper 90. Depends on the weight of the 6200. Most 6200 will be over 800grams. 5000-5300 increased the landing speed and borderline too much weight to push battery back far enough. 6300 might be so heavy extra mah will be used up faster cause of needing to be in throttle for the extra weight. However if main goal is wide open flying,throw it in there and send it haha...
I'm liking this more now than the Futura. One thing I would like though is springless main landing gear in the links like the Viper 90mm. The nose gear on this Avanti is fine.
Good points.@@davidgerlach1132
very nice !!! 👍
Thanks JCB!
Man I want one but idk if I could land it
Avanti is forgiving, floaty, and easy to land.
shes a winner. not a big fan of the scheme. paint is ok but all those stickers make it look kinda cartoonist but its a beauty
Winner for sure :) Paint scheme reminds me of something on a 3D plane haha
Man I wish I would have done the new 2150 kv on my f14 tomcat
May have to order me a Avanti v2
powerhouse and efficient for sure!
Viper90 VS Avanti v2
There's no way a majority voted for this color scheme. I bought it never the less.
I seen the post about the schemes,honestly dont remember any of them haha.
Canopy is lame
You like older style better?
@@BDTennessee yes! its a design flaw. Having black paint inside is a big no no. Will alligator in the first 5 min. Also the old one gave you the option to paint the inside, like a proper sport jet and not have a dumb pilot figure.