For the longest time, my RC flying adventures have mostly been outdoors, where there’s plenty of sky and space to play with. But recently, I took my first plunge into indoor flying with the 37” Mighty Edge from Horizon Hobby—and let’s just say it was a totally unique, exciting (and slightly challenging) experience!
Why Indoor Flying?
Indoor RC flying is quite a shift from the open skies. The controlled environment allows for more precision, practice, and consistency, which can be especially useful for pilots wanting to refine new skills without the unpredictability of wind or changing conditions. Plus, indoor settings let you fly year-round, regardless of the weather. It’s a fantastic way to practice advanced maneuvers in a smaller, more confined space, making it a perfect training ground for mastering 3D techniques.
Enter the Mighty Edge – My Chosen Model for Indoor Flying
I’d heard great things about the Mighty Edge 37” as a versatile 3D model that performs well both indoors and outdoors, making it an ideal choice for my first indoor flight experience. The 9mm EPP foam construction ensures that it’s not only lightweight but also durable enough to withstand the occasional bump (which is inevitable when flying in tighter spaces!). Horizon Hobby designed the Mighty Edge with novice 3D pilots in mind, so I was excited to see how it would handle its first indoor session.
Unboxing & Building the Mighty Edge
The unboxing and build process were a pleasure—Horizon Hobby really went all out on the design of this model. The Mighty Edge comes with impressive components, like the T-Motor AM40 4D motor, Emax servos, and a sturdy 9mm EPP foam body reinforced with carbon braces for extra stability. Assembly was straightforward, thanks to the Polyfix adhesive combo provided, which made sure everything was locked in place securely.
With a vibrant color scheme and large controls, the Mighty Edge was ready to catch eyes and perform!
The Flight Experience – Learning the Ropes of Indoor Flying
Taking off indoors for the first time was a mix of excitement and nerves. Flying indoors requires a different approach—everything feels amplified, and any movement feels faster and more intense in the confined space. I quickly realised how important the rudder is in an indoor setting, and the Mighty Edge performed brilliantly, allowing me to keep control while exploring rolls, loops, and harriers.
The flight dynamics on the Mighty Edge are something to behold. With its flat wings, it remained incredibly stable, even during inverted flights and rolling harriers. The larger control surfaces meant I could achieve precise maneuvers with ease. And the balanced weight distribution made it ideal for indoor 3D flying without feeling sluggish or overly sensitive.
Let’s Talk About That “Bang” Moment
As much as I’d love to say it was a flawless session, indoor flying does come with its challenges! There’s less room for error, and let’s just say that I was a bit ambitious and resulted in a “bang” that brought the flight to an early end. Thankfully, the Mighty Edge’s durable foam construction held up well, and I could easily see how indoor flying could be great for building confidence and control in close-quarters flying.
Some super glue and kicker and the model was soon back up and running!
Final Thoughts on Indoor Flying
My first experience with indoor flying was both a learning experience and a whole lot of fun. Flying the 37” Mighty Edge indoors opened up a new world of precision flying, with less room for error and a stronger focus on controlled maneuvers. For anyone looking to master 3D aerobatics, I can’t recommend indoor flying enough. It’s an excellent way to refine skills and expand your flying experience, and the Mighty Edge proved to be the perfect plane for the job.
If you’re curious about my unboxing, build, and maiden flight, check out the video on my YouTube channel to see the Mighty Edge in action. And who knows—maybe you’ll be inspired to take your own RC adventures indoors!
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