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Designed by Dick Sarpolus as a quick-to-build, easy-to-fly EDF jet, the ¿Twin Jet Job¿ is made almost entirely out of DowCor Fan-fold insulation foam. It uses an inexpensive power system and basic hardware and is a great first jet. The plans are also available for free download at the ¿From the Magazine¿ section at the modelairplanenews.com website. Get the full construction article at: modelairplanenews.com/plans

Span: 30¿; Length: 26¿; Power: 2 EDF units with 10A brushless motors; LD-1; 1 Sheet; Learn More

An electric-powered EDF version of the author¿s original design, The Strike is Joe Beshar¿s newest incarnation of his popular Shrike. It uses basic balsa and plywood construction and is fairly easy to build. Intended for intermediate pilots, The new Strike is a good sport Electric Ducted Fan flyer that uses 3S 11.1V LiPo battery packs.

WS: 35.5 in.; L: 28.25 in.; Power: 30-40A brushless/70mm EDF unit; LD: 2; 1 sheet ; Learn More

Designed by Rich Uravitch, this electric ducted fan design uses recycled EDF power units from worn-out foamy jets for power. The plans include a long- and a short-wing version so you can build a cruiser or an interceptor. Formed plastic parts and laser cut wood parts are available.

Span: 29 & 36 in.; Length: 27.75 in.; Power 70mm EDF units w/brushless motor.; LD;2; 2 Sheets; Learn More

Designed by Nick Ziroli Sr., the Turbinator-E is a smaller e-powered version of the 72-inch turbine-powered jet. It uses traditional balsa and plywood construction and has plug-in wing panels. It can be built with fixed or retractable landing gear, or leave the gear off to save weight. A formed plastic canopy and aileron servo covers are available from Nick and the ordering info is on the plans. Span: 40 in.; Length: 43.5 in.; Power: Astro 020 w/Wemotec Mini 480 fan unit; LD: 2; 2 Sheets; $21.95 Learn More