Why EDF Jet Planes are the Best Part of RC Flying

If you've ever seen edf jet planes screaming across the sky at your local flying field, you know exactly why they're so addictive. There is just something about that high-pitched turbine whine and the way they slice through the air that makes a traditional propeller plane feel a bit, well, slow. I remember the first time I saw a 70mm Viper take off; I was hooked instantly. It wasn't just the speed, though these things can move, it was the "cool factor" of having a scale-looking fighter jet that didn't require a mortgage-sized investment in a real kerosene turbine engine. ...

May 21, 2026 · 7 min · Casasola Jennigje