@@upperechelon3456 My EFXtra only ever likes 4S. The wings are too thin to fit any of the commercial retracts, so I made piano wire struts attached at the wings, with the thinnest wheels avilable.
It's a really great plane. I have the Racer (long wing) and that still rolls pretty fast at higher speeds with 100% aileron throw (I use 30% expo and no rates). I also use spoileron mixing (raised ailerons) for landing ... this gives a steeper and slower approach, which is useful if you don't have a vast landing area like Stuart's! I have some short videos showing this on my channel. Speaking of landing, the only minor flaw I can think of with this model is that the chin intake scoops up dirt/grass/etc. every time. I fly mine on 3S 2200 (50C) and get 110-115 mph (gps speed) after a diving pass ... for me (ex IC pylon racer) that's quick enough for a sport model, and with a mix of fast/slow flying I get 6+ mins of flight time. I have a 'launch mode' on the Tx that temporarily holds a little up and right trim - this makes solo launching super easy in calm conditions. Sadly as already commented shipping from the global warehouse is a killer on Hobbyking models now, certainly to the UK.
Awesome plane...very well designed...glides very slow without tip stall and is plenty fast even on 3s imo...great thing is you can run a 2200 3s and get same flight times as 1800 4s...2200 3s can still get 80 plus mph. I have many planes so i will have to sell a few before i can justify buying one of these,seems loke the perfect second or 3rd non gyro plane for anyone that likes speed and acrobatics imo... great review.😊
Would like to buy one, waited for restock for a long time, but now with EU warehouse gone and shipping costs from Global warehouse 98Eur + EMS/UPS/DHL... fee for customs documents handling , this is ridiculous. You are deemed in EU. You will lose the final few that were still supporting you in EU.
Hobbyking has become a shit company struggling to stock anything. I never shop on their site now due to a waste of time. They started failing about 6 to 7 years ago and I am surprised they wasted time making a video since they never have stock anywhere, just garbage no one wants or buys.
I get £59 for just the model on its own ("HK Post Air Parcel", 10-20 days)? Of course we'd have to pay 20% VAT on that before delivery taking it up to £70, which is still pretty crazy.
Mine on 5S ua-cam.com/video/HQz7S8shV_E/v-deo.html Its cheaper to buy the plane as spares, then put better esc(smoke easy)/motor(bearings are rubbish)/servos(tail are garbage plastic), comes out to ~$130
I tried to set mine up as the ultimate slope soarer. Put 1 by 3 mm carbon spars in the leading edge for rough landings and fitted a folding propeller because the wind gets pretty dirty where I live and it’s always nice to get out of trouble. Unfortunately I was new to the Hobby and was using a plastic spinner… as soon as I got to 1/2 throttle on the bench the folding prop exploded and ripped the engine mounts apart. I am going to epoxy it back together and see what I can do with a sweet aluminum spinner/carbon prop
These are great planes! I originally got the EFX Racer and loved it. Got the EFXtra when it came out and loved the extra responsiveness from the clipped wing but missed the glide ratio of the Racer. I do fly the EFXtra at the slope with the EFX Racer wing and “clean” nose. When I only use an Rx pack instead of a flight pack it soars in remarkably low wind conditions! I do mean to try the FPV kit but I’m a bit reluctant because the first time I flew a quad with FPV goggles I fell over. I need to sit down to do it!!!
I recently set up and maidened my EFXtra. Its such a wonderfully rigid design for high speed racing fun. Its not the fastest plane youll ever see, but its affordable so everyone at your club can own one and have real racing parity in competitions.
Well done guys! I Love my EFXtra! Welcome back Stuart!
We need a bigger EFXTRA with retracts that flies on 6s 5000-6200 to compete with the V1200
It wouldn't take much since the EFX is already at 1100mm. Just beef the power plant a little and add retracts and you are there. 🙂
@@upperechelon3456 My EFXtra only ever likes 4S. The wings are too thin to fit any of the commercial retracts, so I made piano wire struts attached at the wings, with the thinnest wheels avilable.
It's a really great plane. I have the Racer (long wing) and that still rolls pretty fast at higher speeds with 100% aileron throw (I use 30% expo and no rates). I also use spoileron mixing (raised ailerons) for landing ... this gives a steeper and slower approach, which is useful if you don't have a vast landing area like Stuart's! I have some short videos showing this on my channel. Speaking of landing, the only minor flaw I can think of with this model is that the chin intake scoops up dirt/grass/etc. every time. I fly mine on 3S 2200 (50C) and get 110-115 mph (gps speed) after a diving pass ... for me (ex IC pylon racer) that's quick enough for a sport model, and with a mix of fast/slow flying I get 6+ mins of flight time. I have a 'launch mode' on the Tx that temporarily holds a little up and right trim - this makes solo launching super easy in calm conditions. Sadly as already commented shipping from the global warehouse is a killer on Hobbyking models now, certainly to the UK.
Do you fly with gyro?
@@akmalmarzuki8660 No, I don't.
Awesome plane...very well designed...glides very slow without tip stall and is plenty fast even on 3s imo...great thing is you can run a 2200 3s and get same flight times as 1800 4s...2200 3s can still get 80 plus mph. I have many planes so i will have to sell a few before i can justify buying one of these,seems loke the perfect second or 3rd non gyro plane for anyone that likes speed and acrobatics imo... great review.😊
Hobbyking for when do we have the european warehouse back selling itens?
Greattings
Does anyone know where I can get extra propellers for the DuraFly Goblin?
Скажіть, будь ласка, громадяни України можуть придбати у вас товар?
Would like to buy one, waited for restock for a long time, but now with EU warehouse gone and shipping costs from Global warehouse 98Eur + EMS/UPS/DHL... fee for customs documents handling , this is ridiculous. You are deemed in EU. You will lose the final few that were still supporting you in EU.
Hobbyking has become a shit company struggling to stock anything. I never shop on their site now due to a waste of time. They started failing about 6 to 7 years ago and I am surprised they wasted time making a video since they never have stock anywhere, just garbage no one wants or buys.
Bargain only £104 for postage to uk plus import duty, who is ever going to buy one in the uk now
Exactly. Used to buy planes and all my batteries from HK but not now, plus compared to the competition they aren’t that cheap any more.
Same over here in Australia mate....
I get £59 for just the model on its own ("HK Post Air Parcel", 10-20 days)? Of course we'd have to pay 20% VAT on that before delivery taking it up to £70, which is still pretty crazy.
Great model(s) ! And I did order heaps of stuff before there ever was an EU warehouse..
but things have changed..
ordering one now makes no $$ sense
Is there going to be stock of the EFX Racer?
Please don't stop making this plane! I've got 2 so far and love them.
Same here😊
This comment aged like milk...I can't find em in stock for the past 2 months. I hope they weren't discontinued
Mine on 5S ua-cam.com/video/HQz7S8shV_E/v-deo.html
Its cheaper to buy the plane as spares, then put better esc(smoke easy)/motor(bearings are rubbish)/servos(tail are garbage plastic), comes out to ~$130
Hello! Everytime i try to purchase this plane is not available... Does still HobbyKing sells planes? Everything is out of stock!!!
Can I ask why hobby king has abandoned us in the uk please
HobbyKing how about getting some wings for the EFX.
What about the landing?? 2 flights and 2 broken propellers....
I tried to set mine up as the ultimate slope soarer. Put 1 by 3 mm carbon spars in the leading edge for rough landings and fitted a folding propeller because the wind gets pretty dirty where I live and it’s always nice to get out of trouble. Unfortunately I was new to the Hobby and was using a plastic spinner… as soon as I got to 1/2 throttle on the bench the folding prop exploded and ripped the engine mounts apart. I am going to epoxy it back together and see what I can do with a sweet aluminum spinner/carbon prop
Very nice Stuart. Fast sucker! Great flying and glad you are back!
Been flying this for several years now. Best plane ever produced. 😁
Do you fly with gyro?
Take mine to the field everytime I go... Such a shame I can never buy another one again due to shipping cost to UK....Please Stewart help us😢😢😢
Colby Flats
Has this been discontinued in the US?
Definitely my FAV PARK FLYER so much fun
Hi guys, trying to get one of these for months… any plan to get so real stock? Everything’s looking out of stock or back order at Hobbyking….
Real nice indeed, we don't have them yet. But will soon😎🇺🇸
These are great planes!
I originally got the EFX Racer and loved it. Got the EFXtra when it came out and loved the extra responsiveness from the clipped wing but missed the glide ratio of the Racer.
I do fly the EFXtra at the slope with the EFX Racer wing and “clean” nose.
When I only use an Rx pack instead of a flight pack it soars in remarkably low wind conditions!
I do mean to try the FPV kit but I’m a bit reluctant because the first time I flew a quad with FPV goggles I fell over. I need to sit down to do it!!!
Nice! I wanted to know the differences and buy one. Now it´s possible again, from Germany :=)
all good but why are parts out of stock like the elevator or aluminium nose cone and more been waiting two years for the elevator to be in stock
I recently set up and maidened my EFXtra. Its such a wonderfully rigid design for high speed racing fun. Its not the fastest plane youll ever see, but its affordable so everyone at your club can own one and have real racing parity in competitions.
I was wondering where you were; was afraid you left Hobby King. Great to see you back!
goblin racer vs efxtra racer fly with 4S, which one is faster
First time EFX Racer Pilot here, just bought it. Love the classic look.
Nobody has mentioned it .....but nice to see Stewart back
I’ve gotten 133mph with a 80amp esc
make a sub250 version
Can the 4s battery use the apc 8x6 propellers already to get more speed?
Just run 5s, it screams......
the 7 inch prop is supplied for 4S. Thanks
@@HobbyKingOfficial
Which is better, apc7x6 or apc7x7?