ESTES TURBO THRUSTER RC JET MAIDEN FLIGHT

I picked this plane up at Walmart for my son so he could have a "Jet" to fly. With a little practice you get the hang of it quick and just buzz around.

Its not fast, definitley not Turbo, but it is a good size and very resistant to breaking.

You have to fly in Full Throttle, letting off here and there to keep level flight. It was a mere $24.95, and we actually got some fun of it on its first day out. Im sure we'll have more again the next time.


Pilot: Zack Griffin
Cameraman: Robert Griffin

Plane: Estes Turbo Thruster RC JET
http://www.estesrockets.com/planes.php?pid=004139

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• RCREDBARON
• Estes
• Turbo
• Thruster
• JET
• maiden
• flight
• Walmart

[avalanchewholesaleco]

The little guys got skill. Those are actually hard to fly. I have the perfect plane for this youngster. The HobbyZone SuperCub, new in box. I will sell now for only $150 Free shipping. He would love it!! Great job. BTW- I live 10 miles from the Estes factory and my grandma used to be the manager back about 20 years ago. Just had to throw that in there.

[RCRedBaron]

@avalanchewholesaleco : LOL, thanks for the offer, but he's now flying parkzone Corsair, Lanxiang 70mm EDF jet, f-18 jets, BeechCraft Bonanza, Extra 260's, Sukhoi's. He's gone totally crazy within the past few months. But thanks again, and the suggested plane is a great suggestion for anyone looking to get started in the RC Plane Flying!

[PostonTennis]

I'm new to this myself. My 4 year old son rec'd this for a b-day present. I couldn't get it to lift after a dozen tries. Any suggestions for the newbie that can't afford to invest much? As noted above, has anyone tried removing tanks? Thank you.

[RCRedBaron]

Ours wouldnt fly until I lightly taped the antenna down, but I ran the antenna all along the bottom. On the first throw, it has to be a pretty good straight and hard throw. As you can see from this Vid, we didnt do anything else to it and it flew ok. nothing great, but it did fly after taping down antenna. Havent tried removing anything from it though. I would imagine it would fly fine without the tanks on the wingtips. less weight.

[newyorkflyerRC]

Actually it is a good flying jet. Only thing is the controls suck, i have the estes l-39. Once you put in a lipo, change the reciever and put in an esc. Turst me it will be worth the 25 bucks and little bit more invested to improve it. Have mine now for a few years and she can reach close to 1000ft in altitude. So don't throw it away they are hard to find.

[RCRedBaron]

Great Info! Thanks! and Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[Randallpw]

... I wish MY jet would fly that slow...

[avalanchewholesaleco]

@RCRedBaron Ha HA HA- that is AWESOME. That's great to hear. keep it up my friends. Keep the videos coming!

[73zen]

Hey its a start!  Good on you! You'll be flying jets in no time. =)

[siresoul2]

All of my estes planes broke but what i did find out when you want to lower it dont go to no power just let the throttle stick down maybe a 1/8 inch

[F35JSF1]

my cd drive in my computer can run more rpm then that lil weak turbo fan as the call it

get a real brushless ducted fan for that

lol

[SuperSaurav]

stuped plane

[airliners321]

estes planes kinda suck...  if you look on their planes you tube vids most of all suck (no power in brushed motor)

[scottmetze]

that kid can sure fly good! underpowered and tip staling..

Keeps it up! good job!