Damn hot landings lol - but I guess the tight surroundings forces that. I bet with a 100% tuned CG, she could be landed at about two thirds of that speed.
I grew up watching the Blue Angles at Seafair here in Seattle, my Dad was a Firefighter at Boeing Field where they takeoff and land, and several times I was able to get in one of the reserve F18c Jets. I did notice they aren't the most well funded group, there was allot of broken parts and stuff taped together on all the Jets, several of the pilots complained that they had to piece together allot of stuff, I always thought they were new planes, but they are far from that. Still I cannot wait to get one of these for my collection, I love the F18 and I cannot wait to fly mine around next Seafair weekend
Me Too! (About the Blues at SeaFair part) My dad used to drive limited hydroplanes so he took me to see the racing, but we both had an interest in aviation as well, as it had been a part of our family’s history. So the Blues were very impressive and important to growing that spark of interest in aviation (the other impressive thing being the NASA Space Shuttles I’d watch on TV). One of my fondest memories of the Boeing Seafair Airshow was not just the Blues, but the 2015 F-22 Raptor Demo which introduced me to it. That’s another plane on my RC wishlist. As I got into RC, I knew I had to have a Blue Angel. Unfortunately my *competitive brand* 80mm F/A-18D had issues and crashed on maiden. So, I’ll be getting this one! I already bought the Freewing grey version for a DIY project but it will also serve as a trainer for the Blue Angel. Can’t wait to fly it!
James, can you mention what control throws you use, verse what is in manual and flap/elevator mix is always helpful for maiden flights. Showing lipo placement is a must also to get a starting point.
This will be the first summer the Blue Angels will not be flying at the National Cherry festival. That are having the Thunder Birds flying our Air Show this year. I am hoping to see the Coursair f4U there this summer. Last year we had a pair of A-10's shootning around our skys all summer. Gaylord Michigan is Sponsoring War Birds over Northern Michigan again this year. I cannot remember what the other plane will be. They usually fly two If it was the P-51 it wouldnt hurt my feelings. Those are beautiful models. I wouldnt mind seeing a Thunderbird model.
I got into turbine jets and said I would not buy EDF jets again. Well I was wrong! This legacy hornet is bad ass and the best part is the Blue Angels paint scheme. I will for sure be buying this one in Blue Angels colors.
@@MotionRC Thank you well see. I like to see the Model flying and i saw it, it looks fantastic with the lights at the retract very nice to see in the evening.
you prolly dont care but does any of you know a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost the password. I would appreciate any help you can give me
@Arthur Grayson thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
As they say in the Navy "Bravo Zulu" which translates to well done! My brother flew the P-3 Orion sub chaser with VP-24...would love to see a scale P-3 Orion one day! This one's a must have for me!
@@MotionRC Oh yeah my friend. Now that would be some great flying time for EDF. Finally dream came true for jet lovers. I know that someday they will make baterries that will give us at least 8 minutes of flying. I do use pack of 6200mAh 3S on a bird or two for extra sweet minute. But Iam really impressed here that you were flying 90mm one for more them 4 minutes. Perfect.
I would like it even more if it was all done up in gray, with missles..wheew..that would be awesome. Still. It's a beautiful plane...great job freewing/motion rc!
@@MotionRC what do you mean when you say base grey? Like I wouldn't want to pay full price and order decals from callie. Just like all of my freewing planes, I'd like it done up in gray...missles.its just my preference.
DX8 used in the video. Do you ever need more than 8 channels with EDF foam jets in general ? Just about to get back into flying and not sure if I need to go 10 or more channels.
He's such a good pilot, you almost forget that they aren't real jets at times. I've wanted to get into this hobby for years, having watched dozens of your videos lately, I'm finally going to do so. Maybe not with this jet first, but It might have to be my secind, it looks amazing....
My second plane, first jet is the 80mm F16 and I mastered it by now, I'm about 6 weeks into the hobby. I do have over 70 hours of Real Flight simulator though and it has definitely helped me out a lot. Landing jets is not easy, I had some rough landings on my F16 at first but after 5 flights I got her tamed.
Why aren't counter rotating EDF's used more? It can be done with only (1) motor, right? Seems one could achieve more thrust without having to increase power/diameter of single fan EDF? Here is an example: Here is an example: @JfD4 Thank you in advance!
It's like the F-15E Strike Eagle same thing as the super hornet I don't think those larger versions were ever as good for dog fighting or Air to Air engagements as their previous smaller versions.
@@MotionRC is it possible to take a look and possibly modify this? I could figure out away to add a second fan. I could possibly add a second fan. I will have to see but I understand what your saying. I can possibly modify the space for the second fan. ( Also i pilot private planes full real private planes )
I noticed when he's putting the 1/2 laps down that there was no elevator mix but on full flap it looks like you're given a few millimeters of up mix. Just wondering if that will be stated manual.
Victor Shamulus we did not have a manual for this and I set it up by feel only. I had the same amount of up elevator for both flap settings. Felt good to me that way.
Hello. I wanted to ask you how do you put the stickers on the model, I took it too and built it all alone that I don't know how to put the stickers on, please help me please?
I had an older hand launch version of this and I loved it. The F-18 was one of the smoothest flying jets Ive ever flown and the profile is tough to beat. Sweet unit for sure!
Die Hornet ist ein Tolles Modell. DER PILOT hat es fantastisch gezeigt wie man so ein Modell präsentiert !!!! James fliegt die Modelle meist viel zu Hektisch! Ich ziehe in Erwägung mir ein solches Modell anzuschaffen. Beste Grüße
Ja, Patrick ist ein großartiger Pilot, der C-130 in der US-Luftwaffe fliegt. Ich schätze es immer, dass er herauskommt und diese Modelle fliegt, weil er ein erfahrener Profi ist. Danke fürs Zuschauen und Kommentieren. Ich arbeite daran, mit jedem Flug besser zu werden. Prost!
i wished we would have had cool guys like this 35 years ago in our flying fields i surely would have stayed with the hobby for sure thanks for sharing a awesome video now i want to get back into it !!!!!!!!!!!! al we had back then was a bunch of ass holes back then ,, you guys are great !!!!!
I see no reason why not. They have separate servos, so as long as you bypass the "blue box" or whatever similar coupling board this model will have, and plug them into separate channels on your Rx, setting this up with tailerons should be easy. Just be aware that just as any other narrow jet, she will most likely be VERY roll sensitive in that configuration, so go very easy on the throws and/or use plenty expo.
Great review, especially showing Patrick’s transmitter inputs. This is invaluable for pilots with less flight experience
I've watched it over and over as well!
@@MotionRC Hi I recently bought this amazing model :)
And i fly spektrum dx9 , can i kindly ask you for the setup please ? Regards Wayne 😊
REMINDER: We will have a live Q&A about the new F/A-18C tomorrow 3/29 on UA-cam at 12pm EST. Join Us! We can answer anything me missed in the video.
he section front of the wings on the super hornet is called the lex...leading edge extention im an ex f18 plane captain.
Damn hot landings lol - but I guess the tight surroundings forces that.
I bet with a 100% tuned CG, she could be landed at about two thirds of that speed.
Darn it, now I need a F18.
These are always the best darn videos in the business. And they always make me want to buy another jet. This one looks special for sure.
Hey pilots, best flying ever seen. Would love to have one. So, what is the price of this and when available in Europe. Great job motionRC
as we get closer to release we will know more
I get bullied at school
Dirty roll. Ahh yeah. What else is there to do on a Sunday morning but some NICE DIRTY ROLLS !
I grew up watching the Blue Angles at Seafair here in Seattle, my Dad was a Firefighter at Boeing Field where they takeoff and land, and several times I was able to get in one of the reserve F18c Jets. I did notice they aren't the most well funded group, there was allot of broken parts and stuff taped together on all the Jets, several of the pilots complained that they had to piece together allot of stuff, I always thought they were new planes, but they are far from that. Still I cannot wait to get one of these for my collection, I love the F18 and I cannot wait to fly mine around next Seafair weekend
Me Too! (About the Blues at SeaFair part) My dad used to drive limited hydroplanes so he took me to see the racing, but we both had an interest in aviation as well, as it had been a part of our family’s history. So the Blues were very impressive and important to growing that spark of interest in aviation (the other impressive thing being the NASA Space Shuttles I’d watch on TV). One of my fondest memories of the Boeing Seafair Airshow was not just the Blues, but the 2015 F-22 Raptor Demo which introduced me to it. That’s another plane on my RC wishlist. As I got into RC, I knew I had to have a Blue Angel. Unfortunately my *competitive brand* 80mm F/A-18D had issues and crashed on maiden. So, I’ll be getting this one! I already bought the Freewing grey version for a DIY project but it will also serve as a trainer for the Blue Angel. Can’t wait to fly it!
Very nice homie,!! I like the DX8 I'm in love with mine... Awesome flight beautiful bird very informative thank you
Patrick is the Bob Ross of Rc Plane, just the way he was explaining how he was flying.😅
James, can you mention what control throws you use, verse what is in manual and flap/elevator mix is always helpful for maiden flights. Showing lipo placement is a must also to get a starting point.
This is an awesome looking Jet!!! Hope the Military Gray version has missile! drop tank etc.
This will be the first summer the Blue Angels will not be flying at the National Cherry festival. That are having the Thunder Birds flying our Air Show this year. I am hoping to see the Coursair f4U there this summer. Last year we had a pair of A-10's shootning around our skys all summer. Gaylord Michigan is Sponsoring War Birds over Northern Michigan again this year. I cannot remember what the other plane will be. They usually fly two
If it was the P-51 it wouldnt hurt my feelings. Those are beautiful models. I wouldnt mind seeing a Thunderbird model.
Which control should I used for a good price ?
I got into turbine jets and said I would not buy EDF jets again. Well I was wrong! This legacy hornet is bad ass and the best part is the Blue Angels paint scheme. I will for sure be buying this one in Blue Angels colors.
Man those landings were hot! It still looks damn good though 😀
Love these videos. Love the commentary. There is an instructional feel about the demo that I appreciate.
RC Addict 2.0 I’m glad you appreciate it!
You show us all only i miss close up retract gear in and out view. Nice Model Jet, thumb up Motion RC.
Tomorrow we will go live on UA-cam at 12pm EST for a live Q&A and walkaround the aircraft! Tune in!
@@MotionRC Thank you well see. I like to see the Model flying and i saw it, it looks fantastic with the lights at the retract very nice to see in the evening.
you prolly dont care but does any of you know a method to get back into an Instagram account??
I was stupid lost the password. I would appreciate any help you can give me
@Koa Jerome Instablaster :)
@Arthur Grayson thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
Great video guys, keep up the great work and demos, if I could just keep up with the funds we wouldn’t have a problem. 👊🏼
Thanks so much Jeff!
I haven't been this excited about a jet announcement since the Freewing F-14... can't friggin' wait to have this one!!
OMG, what a beautiful aircraft, now I just have to convince my wife that "we" need a new jet...
WE got your back!
@@MotionRC Send it COD, she well never find out......
Wing root glove? How about Leading Edge Extension or LEX as we Legacy Hornet mechanics call it?
Cowboylifesaver yes you got it!
wow ...very clean flight performance !!!
Thanks so much! The F-18 is an awesome EDF jet for sure
Since the blue angels is a show bird it would be nice if the finish was gloss
John Knopp Agreed
As they say in the Navy "Bravo Zulu" which translates to well done! My brother flew the P-3 Orion sub chaser with VP-24...would love to see a scale P-3 Orion one day! This one's a must have for me!
I’m new here, but is it easier to fly with your finger tips? Just found it interesting the way you hold the controller.
Whatever way feels most comfortable for you, go with it. More than 1 way to skin a cat
@@MotionRC facts! 👍👍👍
Nice job motion RC. This is a must have. 😎
cant wait for that plane to come out the blue angels are my favorite!
Great video and amazing flight. I just love the flying time on the first flight. Perfect. Big salute from Slovenia, Pilot Robert
Thanks Robert! We want to take it out with the new 6000mAh LiPo and push toward the 6-minute mark!
@@MotionRC Oh yeah my friend. Now that would be some great flying time for EDF. Finally dream came true for jet lovers. I know that someday they will make baterries that will give us at least 8 minutes of flying. I do use pack of 6200mAh 3S on a bird or two for extra sweet minute. But Iam really impressed here that you were flying 90mm one for more them 4 minutes. Perfect.
Awesome looking plane !!! & once again top of the class with the hat Patrick 👌🏻
David May haha thanks! I’m glade you enjoy my Irish look!
I love this fa18 it's absolutely gorgeous
My goodness! What a beauty!
So what do I tell my wife? I ran out of lies.
Please help😩
Tell her you sold or traded a few to get this one :-)
They have been flying the F-18 since 1986 not 1985. I saw them in 85 in the A-4
Shawn Pierce you are correct! I miss spoke.
It’s all good. Still a great jet.
I would like it even more if it was all done up in gray, with missles..wheew..that would be awesome. Still. It's a beautiful plane...great job freewing/motion rc!
Thats coming! Head over to HobbySquawk and vote: www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/jets-and-edfs/186492-f-18-blue-angels-and-f-18-base-gray
Agree! Some Desert Storm squadron offerings would be great.
@@thefireman285 wouldn't that be something?! Oh man..
@@MotionRC what do you mean when you say base grey? Like I wouldn't want to pay full price and order decals from callie. Just like all of my freewing planes, I'd like it done up in gray...missles.its just my preference.
We are fast-tracking the grey, but there should be a livery or two included, haven't gotten that far yet. we will let everyone know as we get closer
Beautiful looking jet. Pilot is top notch. I really enjoyed that flight.
DX8 used in the video. Do you ever need more than 8 channels with EDF foam jets in general ? Just about to get back into flying and not sure if I need to go 10 or more channels.
Maybe A4 Skyhawk in Blue Angels colors for some of the older flyers? Darren from Wisconsin
GibsonAviation here is one for you. ua-cam.com/video/g9uP3tp1IkI/v-deo.html
Are those wing tip (rockets or tanks?) on backwards?
...and are they suppose to be screwed in or glued on ?
Just an FYI the Blue Angels will be switching the Super Hornet in 2021.
Awesome flight. Beautiful aircraft
Is the recommended cg 88-90mm in the book a good cg or did you end up going further back guys 👍
Nice video,l learned a lot with the emisor conrols on the screen,that s a good idea. Thank s.
What a beautiful Jet❤ thanks for sharing 👌🏾 😎 👍🏾 👍🏾 looking to add one soon.
He's such a good pilot, you almost forget that they aren't real jets at times. I've wanted to get into this hobby for years, having watched dozens of your videos lately, I'm finally going to do so. Maybe not with this jet first, but It might have to be my secind, it looks amazing....
Definitely make this a third or fourth jet. Look to the avanti, t-33, hawk, l-39 to start and work on landings
My second plane, first jet is the 80mm F16 and I mastered it by now, I'm about 6 weeks into the hobby. I do have over 70 hours of Real Flight simulator though and it has definitely helped me out a lot. Landing jets is not easy, I had some rough landings on my F16 at first but after 5 flights I got her tamed.
Approx how fast does this go?
Fast! 120 average probably but all depends on your altitude and such factors
He flies so clean and smooth! 💯✈️
Such a beauty! Saw it flying at the field last week and thought it was a balsa
nice landings!
Great flying skills and great video work!!
👍
Could you share your rates on this flight please since the manuals rates are all whack
Beautiful plane. What camera setup are you using for filming?
Pleas look in to making a scale EDF Global-Hawk! Even if it's a 4ft wide micro... 🥃cheers🍻
What receiver do I use in the hornet FA 18 blue angels plane?
Salve ho comprato l'f18 blu angels ,potete dirmi se conviene fare il mix : Flap+ elevatore per il decollo e atterraggio?grazie
Love how everyone says “super excited”
The blues switched to the Supers now, so when can we get ours 🥺 ?
Nice. I actually really like this one.
It's my birthday this month , i 'll add to cart as soon as this beauty come at motion rc Europe
Take my $$$$$
From where you buy this remote
Lookks like im going on Motion RC Europ again.
Man, Patrick sure can fly.
Andrew Bosman thank you! You are very kind!
Why aren't counter rotating EDF's used more? It can be done with only (1) motor, right? Seems one could achieve more thrust without having to increase power/diameter of single fan EDF? Here is an example: Here is an example: @JfD4
Thank you in advance!
I have the F22 with 1900kv and its great,wondering if this edf in F18 could take off in less than 400feet at 3500 ft ASL
Be nice if they made a smoke system for that jet.
It's like the F-15E Strike Eagle same thing as the super hornet I don't think those larger versions were ever as good for dog fighting or Air to Air engagements as their previous smaller versions.
Nice flight beautiful plane
4 minutes only? wtf
Is there 2 EDF 90mm turbofans or just 1 ? If it has 2 of them i will buy it but if it has 1 turbofan i wont buy it
Its a single 90mm. A twin 90mm would put the model at far too big a size to be worth it in a foam framed aircraft
@@MotionRC is it possible to take a look and possibly modify this? I could figure out away to add a second fan. I could possibly add a second fan. I will have to see but I understand what your saying. I can possibly modify the space for the second fan. ( Also i pilot private planes full real private planes )
This year the Blue's are transitioning to the F/A-18E with a single F/A-18F. The show circuit will be with the new Super Hornets next year.
I noticed when he's putting the 1/2 laps down that there was no elevator mix but on full flap it looks like you're given a few millimeters of up mix. Just wondering if that will be stated manual.
Victor Shamulus we did not have a manual for this and I set it up by feel only. I had the same amount of up elevator for both flap settings. Felt good to me that way.
the best help you guys have ever done is showing his thumbs
Thanks so much
I get it we love the sea model but I'm still waiting for free Wing to come out with an F-18F Super Hornet that was just a scale as their f-16c
Why do you guys keep announcing what direction you’re going? I mean it’s blatantly obvious unless you’re blind or dyslexic.
Bcuz that's what the blue angel pilots say
The Reelist umm not the reason
Captndarty club rules to announce the direction of takeoff and landing.
Awesome guys
Hello. I wanted to ask you how do you put the stickers on the model, I took it too and built it all alone that I don't know how to put the stickers on, please help me please?
This model hasn't been released just yet. Which model are you trying to put stickers on?
@@MotionRC
F / A-18C HORNET
I am excited about this one :)
WHY YOU NO USE ELEVONS BRAH
Can you tell me the remote name and where to buy
Chandrika Mukund Koladiya buy it at motionrc.com
I had an older hand launch version of this and I loved it. The F-18 was one of the smoothest flying jets Ive ever flown and the profile is tough to beat. Sweet unit for sure!
Do the front light work?
I love to watch Patrick fly :)
Thanks George, so do we!
George Baker thank you!
Die Hornet ist ein Tolles Modell. DER PILOT hat es fantastisch gezeigt wie man so ein Modell präsentiert !!!! James fliegt die Modelle meist viel zu Hektisch!
Ich ziehe in Erwägung mir ein solches Modell anzuschaffen.
Beste Grüße
Ja, Patrick ist ein großartiger Pilot, der C-130 in der US-Luftwaffe fliegt. Ich schätze es immer, dass er herauskommt und diese Modelle fliegt, weil er ein erfahrener Profi ist. Danke fürs Zuschauen und Kommentieren. Ich arbeite daran, mit jedem Flug besser zu werden. Prost!
"this is what the blues fly"... Yeah, till next year when they get Super Hornets.
Yep, but it's been 30+ year run with these. They will forever be some generations defining Blue aircraft like the A-4's, F-4's, Bearcats before it
That's just awesome....
Pls make the diamonds backs colour scheme
i wished we would have had cool guys like this 35 years ago in our flying fields i surely would have stayed with the hobby for sure thanks for sharing a awesome video now i want to get back into it !!!!!!!!!!!! al we had back then was a bunch of ass holes back then ,, you guys are great !!!!!
Thanks for watching Jake. The hobby is going strong, so many great options to get back into it
This model seems more attractive than your recent 90mm releases like, the Phantom.
different strokes for different folks of course, but the F-22 is such a sweet flyer, like a big trainer
Can't wait to get me one
Too bad it's not a paint scheme used on carrier planes. Blue angel Thunderbird schemes suck:(
We will have a grey version coming as well! www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/jets-and-edfs/186492-f-18-blue-angels-and-f-18-base-gray
What's the retail price point of this beauty
Beauty!!! One of the Best Blue Angels F-18s I'v seen.
Truly a Blue Angel Wow !!!!!!!
She's a beauty for sure.
They currently fly legacy model but will swap to super hornet soon...
James Sala true statement!
I love uuu
awesome
Can the horizontal stabilizers(tails) be decoupled to run as pitch and roll input?
each elevator runs on its own servo. So no problem flying this with tailerons
I see no reason why not. They have separate servos, so as long as you bypass the "blue box" or whatever similar coupling board this model will have, and plug them into separate channels on your Rx, setting this up with tailerons should be easy.
Just be aware that just as any other narrow jet, she will most likely be VERY roll sensitive in that configuration, so go very easy on the throws and/or use plenty expo.