Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Please click "...more / Show more" for links and more information. This is an Overview and Flight Talk video that was filmed in 4K using an iPhone 13 Pro Max (so it's even better when viewed on a larger 4K monitor/screen and our apologies for any focus/sound issues!). Flight begins around the 5:00 mark. See the Overview and Flight Talk Video here: youtu.be/L3CCSXCNl1s

See the Model AV8R channel video showing the center grip modification plus additional information on the F-14 and hand launching here: youtu.be/EpTDK3umAts

And see more videos here: horizonhobby.cc/F14_40mmVideos

Download the updated/latest version of the instruction manual here: horizonhobby.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/default/dw2b85cbbe/Manuals/EFL01450-Manual-EN.pdf

Join us at William Bennett RC Airfield (lvrc.club/about.html) in Las Vegas with Jason Merkle to learn tips about — and see how to properly — hand launch the most practical F-14 EDF yet!

The E-flite® F-14 Tomcat Twin 40mm EDF is scaled to be practical for more pilots to afford and fly. Functional variable-sweep wings deliver an authentic experience while AS3X® and SAFE® Select technologies make it easier to fly than any other Tomcat model yet!

Learn more about the E-flite® F-14 Tomcat Twin 40mm EDF BNF Basic here: horizonhobby.com/product/f-14-tomcat-twin-40mm-edf-bnf-basic/EFL01450.html

Flown with a Spektrum NX8 8-Channel DSMX Transmitter: horizonhobby.com/product/nx8-8-channel-dsmx-transmitter-only/SPMR8200.html

Also compatible with most Spektrum 6+ channel computer transmitters: horizonhobby.com/airplanes/radio-systems/transmitters

Flown with a Spektrum 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 30C Smart G2 LiPo Battery:
horizonhobby.com/product/14.8v-2200mah-4s-30c-smart-g2-lipo-battery-ic3/SPMX224S30.html

Can also be flown with:

A Spektrum 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 30C Smart G1 LiPo Battery:
horizonhobby.com/product/14.8v-2200mah-4s-30c-smart-lipo-battery-ic3/SPMX22004S30.html

A Spektrum 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 50C Smart G1 LiPo Battery: horizonhobby.com/product/14.8v-2200mah-4s-50c-smart-lipo-battery-ic3/SPMX22004S50.html

A Spektrum 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 100C Smart G1 LiPo Battery: horizonhobby.com/product/14.8v-2200mah-4s-100c-smart-lipo-battery-ic3/SPMX22004S100.html

A Spektrum 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 50C Smart G2 LiPo Battery: horizonhobby.com/product/14.8v-2200mah-4s-50c-smart-g2-lipo-battery-ic3/SPMX224S50.html

A Spektrum 4S 14.8V 2200mAh 100C Smart G2 LiPo Battery: horizonhobby.com/product/14.8v-2200mah-4s-100c-smart-g2-lipo-battery-ic3/SPMX224S100.html

More Spektrum Smart Batteries: horizonhobby.com/spektrum-smart-technology/air-ecosystem/air-batteries/?cp_source=spektrum&cp_medium=grid-card&cp_campaign=spektrum-brand-landing

Spektrum Smart Chargers: horizonhobby.com/spektrum-smart-technology/chargers/?cp_source=spektrum&cp_medium=grid-card&cp_campaign=spektrum-brand-landing

Spektrum Smart ESCs: horizonhobby.com/blog-smart-technology-escs.html

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