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At this point I had been flying for a few years, this was my fifth plane, but my first high aspect wing glider. because of this i was not as familiar with the way it handled conditions and my flying. I doubt safe can recover from a fully developed spin.

Yeah but also no, I've used simulators but spending $100 on the only good simulator is not good. This was also not a situation you would ever run into in any simulator. plane simulators help you with basic controls, which I already mastered.

If you're talking about the gopro, it came off in the first crash. I used it as a counterweight for the battery I had I had to tape rocks to the tail after it fell off to get the GC right. as for the fpv camera, that as a significantly better way of flying and it was only a few grams.

At the start your CofG balance looked ok for a power plane but a glider needs to be more nose down without the power on? Tip stalls are usually caused by poor coordination when flying in glide mode where all three controls come into play i.e. rudder and aileron when rolling into the turn with increasing elevator to maintain the nose at the correct attitude.

I would suggest using a model rocket parachute or a trash-bag one like I have. The running ones are far too heavy and don't provide enough drag to wight ratio to be applicable to rc models. however whatever you do I look forward to seeing it!

@@DarwinHorvath the ranger wouldn't have an issue carrying it but packing it may be tough. I'm gonna look into model rocket chutes now. Idk why I didn't think of that. Nice 👍

It was not, in fact it was a bit nose heavy.

@@DarwinHorvath 👌

Okay, I hear you. Do keep in mind though I didn’t know how to fly this plane very well as it was only my 3rd or 4th flight. I’m sure with more time on the sticks I would be able to get it flying perfectly.

because I no longer have the plane I cant show you but I can try my best to explain: Before gluing the wiglets on I bent a bit of servo wire (thin piano wire) into a C shape, then I glued it between the wing and the wiglet. If I do make a video I'll make sure to let you know.

@@DarwinHorvath that helps thank you love the content

It is a beautiful model when its flying, that's why I got it.

nope, the aggressive roll input was the cause of the stall

This was on 3s because the esc can only handle 3s

@@DarwinHorvath Ahhh, I see.

@@DarwinHorvath get a 50 amp esc skywalker.. 4s is the better way to go

@@bobkeul7682 I was planing on getting an entire upgraded power system but buying replace parts for the plane costs more than just buying a new one

@@DarwinHorvath i have this plane and the V2 version can take 4s if it blips funny then change the motor thats what i had to do and worked great

You're right, it's not. Neither am I.

At 3-7 mph they all tip stall...

I'm not sure what you mean, the 15 seconds in the beginning is just an intro, and I went over the setup for the rudder, aileron, and flaps.

Ok, it truly is that 15sec timewarp…..

Elaborate, please.

@Horvath Productions opening shock can be very violent the plane can rebounded into the chute yes, I see you considered that by adding shock cord with the chute fabric being zero porosity ( plastic bag) the shock can be very strong I tried this on a balanca decathlon a while back my canopy was about half your size made of ripstop f111 and it ripped the plane in half literally I did have two shock cords and multiple hard point attachments and the apex opening was 7 inch diameter this is why most parachutes use a reffing system to slow down the opening sequence I've build many parachutes , droges drag chutes ramair canopies all real deal systems as it is what I do I work for a major manufacture here in Florida USA and I am a certified rigger Yes I have many jumps both standard and b.a.s.e jumps some times you want it to open right now watch a base jump then a regular skydive its a perfect example of low and high speed deployment base jumps rarely go to terminal velocity see if you can see the difference example base rigs use bigger pilot chute and no slider or a mesh slider rarely are they made from Zero porosity fabic and most are packed differently more like a reserve to open very very fast With a system for a gliders That we know can be very fast even without a motor it may have to be able to handle both high and low speed deployment Look into sleeved deployment or even a thin elastic break cord/band to retard the opening at the skirt of the canopy Good luck it looks like your well on your way 👍 I have built custom canopies but most where for large rockets a few larger drones and even what I can only describe as a grossly overpowered racing lawn mower from hell with zero breaks i was surprised it didn't Fall apart on it 70 mph run Basically a drag chute for a lawn mower lolol 😅

@@RGCbaseace ok

@Horvath Productions you asked for elaboration

@@RGCbaseace Yes, thank you

Thanks! I hope I'll be able to make some more videos on this system soon.

Old hobby shop in the area that closed down but you can still find them online. hobbyproinc.com/Top-Flite-Sealing-Iron-TOPR2100/

Although the Phoenix has high wing fading like the ASW28 it will be less likely to stall in the same way, I would still recommend you fly it level and use rudder to coordinate your turns.

Yes, really.

Just don't let the FFA know :)

I think that's a great idea, but make sure to research how to fly it properly before your maiden.

@@DarwinHorvath yes, my plan was to make those long range fpvs. do you still have yours?

Luckily I had supper glue and tape, and that's all I used

Yes, I do.

What do you mean?

Having fun!

It's only showing how good the gimbal is at these sort of things

In the future when I have enough to get another FT Explorer I will upgrade it with many things including the Air Arrest Mk. 2

@@DarwinHorvath Ok

Thanks