when i was a kid back in the early 60's we flew control line and freeflight planes but never got to r/c because they barely existed except for maybe adults. i always wanted to try it and this looks like a good entry level. thnx.
I found it struggle to get the motor running. When I did, plane and motor disappeared forever. The KK Champ never did get off the ground. More decades on, I'm taking it up again. The joy is in the making.
Same here. I built free flight Keil Kraft gliders (Soarer Baby) which went well but a drag having to retrieve. Then control line Keil Kraft Ranger which I took to school model airplane club. Master flew it well and I crashed it. So depressed so never built another. Would love to try an r/c aircraft so watching this is fun. This quite small - do you think a larger wingspan eg 3-4 feet would give more progression ie slower
@@paredding i built mostly guillows and sterling kits in my young teenage years and then eventually got into cars, girls and a job to make money. that was like 60 years ago now, ogeesh.
As someone who's always wanted to try a radio controlled model, I've got to say this looks fantastic! I'm amazed how robust it is and how well it coped with the conditions. Really encouraging. 😎
This is great coz this is what happens to most of us beginners, not those smooth takeoffs and flights the experienced fliers do with ease on 90 percent of RUclips vids...it shows how the plane behaves in the hands of a BEGINNER...keep up the good work!
I apologize if it was not your intention, but I think your video is one of the funniest on the web. I laughed so loud about everything, you made my day. So much that happens, so many crashes, so many more things... I love it! Thank you!
I do this hobby for fun and no other reason...so if it's entertaining and viewers have a laugh that's all good. Your comment made my week actually. Much appreciated.
Maybe one little edit to take out a boring bit that would waste your time but otherwise that was it. Appreciate the feedback. Yes...a bit windy but good to show I thought. Would fly very nicely on a zero wind day.
Yup. I only edit out stuff if it's boring but I think it helps to show mistakes and when things go wrong so viewers who buy the product (or similar) don't do the same thing.
Not the best day perhapse but very robust model! Andrew Newton also reviewed this on a calm day and it looked the perfect model for a beginner! Well done.
My first plane was a warbird, a Corsair ultra micro, no gyros, I learned pretty quickly because I was in air cadets and flew gliders before. This plane looks perfect for a beginner to learn the basics on.
Looks like a really good model for a beginner. Classic high-wing airframe, durable, and it looks like "expert" mode actually works. LOL, newbies should fly in calmer weather!
Personally, with numerous Micros in my “hanger” I never fly off grass with landing gear. Wheels obviously too small to negotiate any length of grass or divots etc. always hand launch and belly land for zero damage unless flying off smooth bitumen or concrete. Micros are awesome fun and except for my much loved, much flown 1.5m ME-109 are just about all I fly these days with very limited access to ever closing down large scale flying fields (urban developments causing noise complaints about facilities that existed well before they did and Councils only too pleased to take action against long established model flying clubs).
Great stuff. I am tempted but I think I'm getting too old to run after the thing when I crash it which is inevitable. Good video fellas, informative with a bit of a giggle. Loved it.
The first 3 trials to fly this little sweety were so funny! The backwards flying in the wind was astonishing! Thanks for the entertaining video from a heli guy!!
When it flew into the fence, I about spat my coffee out 😂🤣😂. Brilliant video, informative and entertaining, thank you for doing it. They look amazing, so easy to fly and it's durability seams incredible. I'm putting one on my Christmas list! Thanks again.
Remember my first flight probably the most excitement of times during my many years of model flying inc. aerobatic comps Sadly after moving to Ireland an then to here in New Zealand couldn’t find a local club so haven’t flown for the best part of 20 years but still miss it
Only 'too windy' if the aeroplane doesn't have enough power to fly into the wind. Not the case with this in that wind. 'Too wet' is a thing I say regularly but never too windy 🤣
A tip for those watching, with a small plane on heavy grass, full up elevator will keep it the tail planted, and if u fly a nose wheel it works to keep that prop out of the grass...
13:20 20-25 minutes of fun.... I remember 20 years ago when electric RC was in its infancy, strapped a speed 280 motor onto a Walmart glider with a Qualcomm LiIon batt. Got 40-50 mins of soaring flight. Thing is, for such a sprightly flyer, it can get a bit tiring. Wonder if TopRC has the same power system in a glider-like plane.
Based on this video, I bought one of these Mini 450 Xcub planes for my grandson. It cost £50, but with delivery from Ali Express and VAT, it came to just over £70. When static testing it out of the box, it struck me how little the control surfaces moved - barely perceptible - but I figured that it had been factory tested, and it's very light, so this must be enough for what it needs to do. Also - I had seen this video, where it appears to have the authority it needs. My grandson practised on a PC-based simulator with a USB controller that looks just like a RC transmitter, and as he was showing good competence, we went out to fly the model today. It was calm, and we chose a field that was edged with woods, but far enough away so as not to be an obstacle. There was no suitable runway, so we put it in Beginner mode, and I threw the model and my grandson had the controls. The Xcub flew in a huge curve, but he could not make that curve any tighter. He should have killed power, but when you're doing something for the first time, your mind doesn't respond well to an emergency, so it went behind the trees, and we found it in a patch of gause - with no propeller. I went back there with a pair of seceteurs to cut the gause away, but a black propelled in the leaf-litter is not easy to see, and I didn't find it. I have looked online, and see 4 propellers for £35 - Holy Moly - that's more than half the price of the plane. There was a spare in the kit - but we only have one propeller now. There are other propellers much cheaper, but I don't know the pitch of this one, so although the others have a 4-digit spec printed inn the plasti (diameter and pitch, I suspect), I don't know if these are a sutable replacement or not These little plastic propellers must be turned out for barely more than pennies! Can you give any advice for where to get them at a sensible price? I'm going to have to get at the servos now as well, to work out why they move the control surfaces so little - so I hope I don't have to break anything to get at them.
The black cover over the top of the cockpit is held on by double-sided tape and can be got off with a bit of effort. The servo for the ailerons has a cross-piece on top of it to control both ailerons, but the wires that connect to the aileron horns were poorly adjusted, effectively bending them and making them drag against the holes where they go through the fuselage. I re-bent them so that doesn't happen any more, and it seems to me that the cross-piece on the servo moves more than it did before, but it still doesn't look enough to me. The servo is self-centering, and feels very stiff to move away from that position by hand with power off. I'll try it again when the weather permits.
Hmm, on other hand, i think classic trainers like AXN Floater or Bixler would be better for a newbie. They are large enough to be stable and motor on the back is always a plus for crash resistance. Based on personal experience.
im sorry. i really dont think this should be a first plane. i deeply recommend the cheapest plane you should get is the mini aeroscout. it can fly anywhere its not big not not super small. ive been flying for many years and i still enjoy the mini scout. if you have hte money get the big scout but the small scout is good enough! regardless i loved the video!
Sorry, but not too many people would agree with you there. The re-branded Esky EYAS (Eagles) which is sold as the Aeroscout by Horizon Hobby IS quite a good plane for pilots with some little experience. (2nd or 3rd plane.) But the Mini Aeroscout is recognized as a very poor plane for beginners - not anywhere near the same quality as the larger 1.1m plane. These are a possible choice as an absolute starter plane for beginners but are only a second choice behind the Volantex versions. (V761-4 Sport Cub 500) You would only choose this if the price was quite a bit less than the Sport Cub.
@theoztreecrasher2647 i appreciate the honest response! And i dotn understand why the mini scout is hated on very much. I find it to be a great little flyer, sure i cant bind it to my 18 but its whatever. If there was one like that jn that orice range i could binf to my 18 i would buy it in a heart beat. I will buy what you talked about and the video and test those out before i say anything else. Cheers
I've been in and out of rc planes for over 40 years and sorry, but many things about this video are how to put someone OFF aero modelling. That said, with all the computerisation now, no one has to learn how to fly properly anyway. Everything already built by some Chinese kids and a computer that flys for you. What's the point really.
Looks like a lot of fun but where in the UK can a beginner learn to fly. When I was at school we just went to the local park and nobody said anything and we just got on with it . However, the world has changed since my youth so do we need permits and licences etc. Silly questions I know but I quite fancy one of those planes - how much are they?
Nicely made video! This plane is exactly what I am looking for. My question is whether the radio control device is also in the package? Some RC plane manufacturers say one should use one's smartphone as remote control. But I have no smartphone.
I bought one of the warbirds last year as my first RC plane and it was fun while the props in the box lasted. Sadly, the replacement props from the manufacturer (costing aprox £6 a piece) would break at the slightest incident. It actually proved quite an expensive little plane considering it's total flying hours (minutes).
Nobody will want to buy that after watching someone that can supposedly fly struggling to get it in the air and it’s not designed to take off from the grass its little to no chance in most places
Very few low wind flying days when I go out...and this flying site is on top of a hill. Great for views but not for low wind. It flew fairly well in that 10-15mph wind...it'll fly great in zero to low wind. Garaunteed.
@@EssentialRC I can imagine it would be great in low wind, I have one of those twin prop jet airliners models and that performs very well and survives my inept flying :0) I like the scale of this one, as you say like a bush plane
I want to locate and buy a transmitter and receiver for micro mini servos. Where do I find one????? It seems that the micro mini servos use way less voltage
All receivers support the standard voltages needed for servos. I use RadioMaster so my recommendation is a TX16S Mk 2 ELRS version and an ER6 or ER8 receiver. uk.banggood.com/custlink/3vDIESimzL and uk.banggood.com/custlink/3m3SRZiGqe
Looks like a refined version of the Volantex birds, with its bigger wheels and steering tail wheel. And now we also know where these new Hobbyzone planes come from, just rebranded from these... Missed chance that expert mode still has no gyro assist, which would make these more stable with self leveling off.
My 49 year old eyes would lose this really fast being so small. Having zero experience in these i can only go off opinion when i say the small size improves the durability but increases the learning curve in flight. I'd love to see this on a day without hurricane level winds (you know, cuz it's tiny lol)
Plan is to fly it on a calm evening this week if get the chance. Have had so much very nice feedback about it flying in that wind that it needs to come out again for another spin in better conditions.
@@EssentialRC I especially enjoyed the bit where you walked 300 yds into the middle of a huge field - I had assumed, to get far away from any possible obstacle - then immediately flew it into a fence post about 6ft away!
It's a bit difficult to see if the plane is flying at command, or simply being blown around by the wind. The landings and inability safely to take off from the grass are not encouraging.
I did not like mine. It snap rolls way too easy and does not recover as advertised. The props pop off mid flight and the replacements are on backorder until November.
I'm really puzzled. I've been trying to post a comment that I thought might add positively to the debate on these planes. I post it and then very soon it just isn't there any more. Are comments only being published selectively? I think I'm going to give up as its too much effort :-(
Not by me. I delete comments only when they are abusive normally. I checked and no comments held by RUclips for my review either. Only happens when a link in the comment or bad language
@@EssentialRC Very weird and tx for replying. Might try again later but basically I agree strongly with your view that these planes can serve a very useful training purpose 👍
Thats Cool Thats what I need always wanted too give planes a Go , Plus were got a good Park across the road it handled going flat out Into the fence OK Witch is what I would prolly do LOL 25 min flying Time Woohoo Sign me up , Imight get one Cheers
This is definitely not for a beginner. It is too small to be stable and too little to see it. I will rather go with something like the Multiplex Twinstar, a model plane who can practically fly by itself.
It’s too fast for an absolute beginner. It’s too temperamental for a beginner. I love all Aircraft,they are my passion.And thought that maybe I can get something out of this hobby by getting into RC models. But if this is the best beginners aircraft model! Then it’s not for me.
We'll have to disagree then. If folks want to "try" out RC flying they will want everything in the box, and for it to be resilient/durable and relatively cheap. I'll fly this again on a calm/zero wind day since so many aren't taking the conditions on that day into account. 🙄
I started with an Eachine Spitfire. Fast and invisible against the trees but easy to fly, just quick. Keep it in the novice setting and learn to fly it then progress. The gyro is excellent at sorting out your mistakes. So I disagree with your opinion. As It is slower, It would make a great beginners plane.
Waaaay too windy for that light little Cub. And the gyro was initialised while the plane was inverted on the table: Nooo!!! Connect battery, put plane on its belly or u/c before turning on the transmitter, because this last step initialises the flight controller
As a beginner, get a bigger plane that is easier to fly and easier to see from far away. These small toys are too difficult to fly and can be very discouraging for a beginner. Smaller is not better.
@@EssentialRC I crashed multiple cheap planes myself. Got it only right after I got a bigger one that was a lot more stable and easy to control, and spent even more money on a simulator for training. The right stuff might cost more at first, but saves money long term.
I had my champ for about 4 mins total before a huge gust of wind just took it away never to be seen again, still have the remote and box and now I am in fear of losing another rc plane :(
If I did that it wouldn't move at all on that short grass. Sometimes best approach is to give it instant burst of power so it gets some wind over the horizontal stabiliser and elevator.
Bet you the Mehican Cartels have fleet of these flying in their products daily. They probably have kids on payroll whose only job is to fly drones and RC planes daily.
9:26 Wtfff you crashed that plane almost straight into his testicle who is going to fly such a small plane in such a gust of wind like that hahahahahahahahhaha.
Not wrong. It's quite common for different vendors to sell the same product under a different brand name with a different scheme but always possible there are other subtle upgrades in the electronics and features. This is the way.
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when i was a kid back in the early 60's we flew control line and freeflight planes but never got to r/c because they barely existed except for maybe adults. i always wanted to try it and this looks like a good entry level. thnx.
Yeah and it was AMAZING when proportional servos came out.
@@ralph5450 not sure what that is but it sounds good.
I found it struggle to get the motor running.
When I did, plane and motor disappeared forever.
The KK Champ never did get off the ground.
More decades on, I'm taking it up again.
The joy is in the making.
Same here. I built free flight Keil Kraft gliders (Soarer Baby) which went well but a drag having to retrieve. Then control line Keil Kraft Ranger which I took to school model airplane club. Master flew it well and I crashed it. So depressed so never built another. Would love to try an r/c aircraft so watching this is fun. This quite small - do you think a larger wingspan eg 3-4 feet would give more progression ie slower
@@paredding i built mostly guillows and sterling kits in my young teenage years and then eventually got into cars, girls and a job to make money. that was like 60 years ago now, ogeesh.
As someone who's always wanted to try a radio controlled model, I've got to say this looks fantastic! I'm amazed how robust it is and how well it coped with the conditions. Really encouraging. 😎
Go for it!
@@rowbags3017 100%
This is great coz this is what happens to most of us beginners, not those smooth takeoffs and flights the experienced fliers do with ease on 90 percent of RUclips vids...it shows how the plane behaves in the hands of a BEGINNER...keep up the good work!
Glad it was helpful! 🤣
I apologize if it was not your intention, but I think your video is one of the funniest on the web. I laughed so loud about everything, you made my day. So much that happens, so many crashes, so many more things... I love it! Thank you!
I do this hobby for fun and no other reason...so if it's entertaining and viewers have a laugh that's all good. Your comment made my week actually. Much appreciated.
Ditto.
“It’s flying backwards!” and the hurricane building just off shore was a nice addition to this very much fun video….Thank you!
Thanks 👍
This little plane flew very bravely in the strong winds and proved to be very sturdy.
Yes! Remarkable wasn't it...and great fun.
Planes do not fly! They are a woodworking tool. What you saw here is an aeroplane!
@SpeckyMan That's a fair comment
This guy is fantastic love how its so real with no editing gr8 plane for the beginner a little too windy for a light plane
Maybe one little edit to take out a boring bit that would waste your time but otherwise that was it. Appreciate the feedback. Yes...a bit windy but good to show I thought. Would fly very nicely on a zero wind day.
there is always windy! They should promote only ridge runners :)
I love the learning and crash footage! I subscribed because you don't edit out the reality of the hobby.
Yup. I only edit out stuff if it's boring but I think it helps to show mistakes and when things go wrong so viewers who buy the product (or similar) don't do the same thing.
Not the best day perhapse but very robust model! Andrew Newton also reviewed this on a calm day and it looked the perfect model for a beginner! Well done.
Between us we've covered all bases then! Cool
To limit the chance of damaging it would it be ok to keep hold of the plane and run round the field.
I don't think that would qualify as "flying" though right?
My first plane was a warbird, a Corsair ultra micro, no gyros, I learned pretty quickly because I was in air cadets and flew gliders before. This plane looks perfect for a beginner to learn the basics on.
Appreciate the feedback based on real world experience ! Thanks buddy
Looks like a really good model for a beginner. Classic high-wing airframe, durable, and it looks like "expert" mode actually works. LOL, newbies should fly in calmer weather!
Totally agree
Personally, with numerous Micros in my “hanger” I never fly off grass with landing gear. Wheels obviously too small to negotiate any length of grass or divots etc. always hand launch and belly land for zero damage unless flying off smooth bitumen or concrete.
Micros are awesome fun and except for my much loved, much flown 1.5m ME-109 are just about all I fly these days with very limited access to ever closing down large scale flying fields (urban developments causing noise complaints about facilities that existed well before they did and Councils only too pleased to take action against long established model flying clubs).
Great stuff. I am tempted but I think I'm getting too old to run after the thing when I crash it which is inevitable. Good video fellas, informative with a bit of a giggle. Loved it.
You and me both Chris. Is why I hang out with the younger pilots. They will willingly run around and pick up my bad landings 🤣
The first 3 trials to fly this little sweety were so funny! The backwards flying in the wind was astonishing! Thanks for the entertaining video from a heli guy!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
When it flew into the fence, I about spat my coffee out 😂🤣😂. Brilliant video, informative and entertaining, thank you for doing it. They look amazing, so easy to fly and it's durability seams incredible. I'm putting one on my Christmas list! Thanks again.
Thanks 👍 We flew it again last weekend. Still could not break it. Video soon !
@@EssentialRC I can't wait to get my hands on one.
I'm very impressed. Seriously thinking of getting one.
Also a fun vid. to watch. Talk about laugh, Trev.
Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.
Remember my first flight probably the most excitement of times during my many years of model flying inc. aerobatic comps Sadly after moving to Ireland an then to here in New Zealand couldn’t find a local club so haven’t flown for the best part of 20 years but still miss it
That is one tough plane! Too windy for sure. Thanks for the review.
Only 'too windy' if the aeroplane doesn't have enough power to fly into the wind. Not the case with this in that wind. 'Too wet' is a thing I say regularly but never too windy 🤣
Exelent entry level plane.
Give me so much confidence
Shockingly NOT encouraging to anyone thinking of starting RC
@@madeinyorkshire52 🤣🤣🤣
At our flying field we have a rule about not flying into the fence. 😂
Or the ground.
Yeah...both really...and nearly the cameraman. 😣
Or the sheep
Looks very light weight could be ahand full
Just looked on banggood, not available for shipping to the UK
I'll ask them about that
That’s probably because there is a distributor for these in the UK.
@@geebee7341 Yes. That's what Banggood told me. Exclusive distribution by someone else in the UK.
Great for a sports hall, would be smaller than I would recommend for outdoors.
A tip for those watching, with a small plane on heavy grass, full up elevator will keep it the tail planted, and if u fly a nose wheel it works to keep that prop out of the grass...
At 5:15 I think you meant to say 'stick to the left, left aileron goes up' ?
Probably 🤣 Thanks for pointing that out.
Cool video! I have an identical plane but the brand/model is Qidi-560. I love that little plane!
13:20 20-25 minutes of fun.... I remember 20 years ago when electric RC was in its infancy, strapped a speed 280 motor onto a Walmart glider with a Qualcomm LiIon batt. Got 40-50 mins of soaring flight. Thing is, for such a sprightly flyer, it can get a bit tiring. Wonder if TopRC has the same power system in a glider-like plane.
They don't but we did review this recently... www.banggood.com/custlink/vGG8hOUO3y
You get the best practice and skills flying in strong winds.
So true
Perfect size for a city park.
Hey thanks Loving it big guy
I'm Impressed!
Based on this video, I bought one of these Mini 450 Xcub planes for my grandson. It cost £50, but with delivery from Ali Express and VAT, it came to just over £70. When static testing it out of the box, it struck me how little the control surfaces moved - barely perceptible - but I figured that it had been factory tested, and it's very light, so this must be enough for what it needs to do. Also - I had seen this video, where it appears to have the authority it needs.
My grandson practised on a PC-based simulator with a USB controller that looks just like a RC transmitter, and as he was showing good competence, we went out to fly the model today. It was calm, and we chose a field that was edged with woods, but far enough away so as not to be an obstacle. There was no suitable runway, so we put it in Beginner mode, and I threw the model and my grandson had the controls. The Xcub flew in a huge curve, but he could not make that curve any tighter. He should have killed power, but when you're doing something for the first time, your mind doesn't respond well to an emergency, so it went behind the trees, and we found it in a patch of gause - with no propeller. I went back there with a pair of seceteurs to cut the gause away, but a black propelled in the leaf-litter is not easy to see, and I didn't find it. I have looked online, and see 4 propellers for £35 - Holy Moly - that's more than half the price of the plane. There was a spare in the kit - but we only have one propeller now. There are other propellers much cheaper, but I don't know the pitch of this one, so although the others have a 4-digit spec printed inn the plasti (diameter and pitch, I suspect), I don't know if these are a sutable replacement or not
These little plastic propellers must be turned out for barely more than pennies! Can you give any advice for where to get them at a sensible price?
I'm going to have to get at the servos now as well, to work out why they move the control surfaces so little - so I hope I don't have to break anything to get at them.
The black cover over the top of the cockpit is held on by double-sided tape and can be got off with a bit of effort. The servo for the ailerons has a cross-piece on top of it to control both ailerons, but the wires that connect to the aileron horns were poorly adjusted, effectively bending them and making them drag against the holes where they go through the fuselage. I re-bent them so that doesn't happen any more, and it seems to me that the cross-piece on the servo moves more than it did before, but it still doesn't look enough to me. The servo is self-centering, and feels very stiff to move away from that position by hand with power off. I'll try it again when the weather permits.
@@DownhillAllTheWay Thanks, I'm almost definitely getting one of these and this info might come in handy.
That's too funny! Bravo to the 'beginner' pilot for getting it off the ground 😆
I've been a beginner for a very very long time 🤣
Camera work was excellent
Rare compliment on this video! 😊 Thanks
That was so much fun.
I thought so...and that's the point really 😉 Appreciate the feedback
Looks like fun.
Hmm, on other hand, i think classic trainers like AXN Floater or Bixler would be better for a newbie. They are large enough to be stable and motor on the back is always a plus for crash resistance. Based on personal experience.
I like it because they are fun to play with 🎉
Yup...that's why we do it. Unfortunately there are a few that take it way too seriously 😄
im sorry. i really dont think this should be a first plane. i deeply recommend the cheapest plane you should get is the mini aeroscout. it can fly anywhere its not big not not super small. ive been flying for many years and i still enjoy the mini scout. if you have hte money get the big scout but the small scout is good enough! regardless i loved the video!
Sorry, but not too many people would agree with you there. The re-branded Esky EYAS (Eagles) which is sold as the Aeroscout by Horizon Hobby IS quite a good plane for pilots with some little experience. (2nd or 3rd plane.) But the Mini Aeroscout is recognized as a very poor plane for beginners - not anywhere near the same quality as the larger 1.1m plane.
These are a possible choice as an absolute starter plane for beginners but are only a second choice behind the Volantex versions. (V761-4 Sport Cub 500) You would only choose this if the price was quite a bit less than the Sport Cub.
@theoztreecrasher2647 i appreciate the honest response! And i dotn understand why the mini scout is hated on very much. I find it to be a great little flyer, sure i cant bind it to my 18 but its whatever. If there was one like that jn that orice range i could binf to my 18 i would buy it in a heart beat. I will buy what you talked about and the video and test those out before i say anything else. Cheers
@@theoztreecrasher2647also I do factor in replacement parts
Too windy! Wrong day.
I've been in and out of rc planes for over 40 years and sorry, but many things about this video are how to put someone OFF aero modelling. That said, with all the computerisation now, no one has to learn how to fly properly anyway. Everything already built by some Chinese kids and a computer that flys for you. What's the point really.
Looks like a lot of fun but where in the UK can a beginner learn to fly. When I was at school we just went to the local park and nobody said anything and we just got on with it .
However, the world has changed since my youth so do we need permits and licences etc. Silly questions I know but I quite fancy one of those planes - how much are they?
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Do you know what a cross wind is?????
Nope. Please explain. 😆
You made my day😂
We try our best to be entertaining !
Nicely made video! This plane is exactly what I am looking for. My question is whether the radio control device is also in the package? Some RC plane manufacturers say one should use one's smartphone as remote control. But I have no smartphone.
Yes. Radio transmitter is included. You just need to put 4 x AA batteries into it.
Does this include the transmitter? It is not clear to me being a beginner. I did not see you remove it from the package.
Yes. It does include the transmitter. You just need to put 4 AA batteries in the transmitter.
Отличное видео отличной модели.
I bought one of the warbirds last year as my first RC plane and it was fun while the props in the box lasted. Sadly, the replacement props from the manufacturer (costing aprox £6 a piece) would break at the slightest incident. It actually proved quite an expensive little plane considering it's total flying hours (minutes).
... its total flying hours. (No apostrophe in the possessive pronoun!)
Gracias !!!
Smaller the plane the harder to fly. Piper Cub 10ft wingspan with 26cc petrol engine.So stable and easy to fly.
Nobody will want to buy that after watching someone that can supposedly fly struggling to get it in the air and it’s not designed to take off from the grass its little to no chance in most places
Didn't see me essily hand launch it then 😝
Super nice.
Perhaps on a less windy day!
Tough little thing though.
Very few low wind flying days when I go out...and this flying site is on top of a hill. Great for views but not for low wind. It flew fairly well in that 10-15mph wind...it'll fly great in zero to low wind. Garaunteed.
@@EssentialRC I can imagine it would be great in low wind, I have one of those twin prop jet airliners models and that performs very well and survives my inept flying :0)
I like the scale of this one, as you say like a bush plane
I want to locate and buy a transmitter and receiver for micro mini servos. Where do I find one????? It seems that the micro mini servos use way less voltage
All receivers support the standard voltages needed for servos. I use RadioMaster so my recommendation is a TX16S Mk 2 ELRS version and an ER6 or ER8 receiver. uk.banggood.com/custlink/3vDIESimzL and uk.banggood.com/custlink/3m3SRZiGqe
😂😂😂 I’m dying right now😂😂😂
Definitely our funniest unplanned video of the year. I'm glad so many others are enjoying it as well.
In the USA just buy a Arrows Pioneer. Same idea but much better. Been beating on one for 3 years and solid as a rock still.
Looks like a refined version of the Volantex birds, with its bigger wheels and steering tail wheel. And now we also know where these new Hobbyzone planes come from, just rebranded from these...
Missed chance that expert mode still has no gyro assist, which would make these more stable with self leveling off.
My 49 year old eyes would lose this really fast being so small. Having zero experience in these i can only go off opinion when i say the small size improves the durability but increases the learning curve in flight. I'd love to see this on a day without hurricane level winds (you know, cuz it's tiny lol)
Plan is to fly it on a calm evening this week if get the chance. Have had so much very nice feedback about it flying in that wind that it needs to come out again for another spin in better conditions.
Could you not find a spot closer to the only fence in miles :)
Grammar check needed
Cool little plane.....you should put a blooper video up. Just for fun. 😂.
I thought it was.
Good idea!!
🤣
The Fence works 😂
Are you sure you've flown one of these before? 😅 Straight into the fence that's just out of shot beautiful 😂
Oh yeah...flown lots of these and larger aeroplanes. Flying into a fence is much more difficult than it looks !
If this video was intended to show how many knocks the model could take, then it's a great video.
Mission accomplished !
@@EssentialRC I especially enjoyed the bit where you walked 300 yds into the middle of a huge field - I had assumed, to get far away from any possible obstacle - then immediately flew it into a fence post about 6ft away!
Doesn't make it clear whether the transmitter is included in the package.
It comes with radio transmitter
It's a bit difficult to see if the plane is flying at command, or simply being blown around by the wind. The landings and inability safely to take off from the grass are not encouraging.
The nearest thing to flying an rc blue bottle 😊
I would have thought that it would have been more sensible taking off with the wind rather than against it.
Eh, no. All aircraft take off INTO wind.
Dude,you can't fly this little plane with such a strong wind.These little planes should be flown indoors or in a almost no wind day.
I'd never go out if I did that 😆
I did not like mine. It snap rolls way too easy and does not recover as advertised. The props pop off mid flight and the replacements are on backorder until November.
I'm really puzzled. I've been trying to post a comment that I thought might add positively to the debate on these planes. I post it and then very soon it just isn't there any more. Are comments only being published selectively? I think I'm going to give up as its too much effort :-(
Not by me. I delete comments only when they are abusive normally. I checked and no comments held by RUclips for my review either. Only happens when a link in the comment or bad language
@@EssentialRC Very weird and tx for replying. Might try again later but basically I agree strongly with your view that these planes can serve a very useful training purpose 👍
uhmm.....not your best mate!
However, TOP RC make great little newbie planes, helicopters and drones! I will agree with that statement!
Happy flying!
Really? This was most fun I've had with a small foamie like that.
And these guys are experienced!?
Yeah. Obviously. 😆
Ok indoors. Get something that you can see at 100 yards first.
Thats Cool Thats what I need always wanted too give planes a Go , Plus were got a good Park across the road it handled going flat out Into the fence OK Witch is what I would prolly do LOL 25 min flying Time Woohoo Sign me up , Imight get one Cheers
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for the video but I think I'll get a drone.😂
This is definitely not for a beginner. It is too small to be stable and too little to see it. I will rather go with something like the Multiplex Twinstar, a model plane who can practically fly by itself.
LMAO, those starts look like when I fly :D
just throw the bloody thing !
What is the point flying a umx type plane in a small gale, we'll learn nothing about its flight characteristics
The point is that you don't need to stay indoors on a windy day, and it's fun
@EssentialRC that's a good point, to be fair, and I do enjoy the channel, thanks
A tad windy for a such a light/small plane! Good demo though!
Seems a bit too windy for it! It was trying to fly as soon as you got it out of the box lol
Nahhhhhhh 😆
God had to take the piss with the wind.
Sounds like you damaged the gear system with that fence hit, when I hard crashed my Rarebear I got the same grinding noise.
Gear driven models always a little noisy. Sounded same to me.
It’s too fast for an absolute beginner. It’s too temperamental for a beginner. I love all Aircraft,they are my passion.And thought that maybe I can get something out of this hobby by getting into RC models. But if this is the best beginners aircraft model! Then it’s not for me.
We'll have to disagree then. If folks want to "try" out RC flying they will want everything in the box, and for it to be resilient/durable and relatively cheap. I'll fly this again on a calm/zero wind day since so many aren't taking the conditions on that day into account. 🙄
I started with an Eachine Spitfire. Fast and invisible against the trees but easy to fly, just quick. Keep it in the novice setting and learn to fly it then progress. The gyro is excellent at sorting out your mistakes. So I disagree with your opinion. As It is slower, It would make a great beginners plane.
@@martinwardle6695 Thanks!
Waaaay too windy for that light little Cub. And the gyro was initialised while the plane was inverted on the table: Nooo!!!
Connect battery, put plane on its belly or u/c before turning on the transmitter, because this last step initialises the flight controller
It's nice but only for experienced pilots.
Just proves how wrong you can be. But this is the Internet. It's to be expected 😆
As a beginner, get a bigger plane that is easier to fly and easier to see from far away. These small toys are too difficult to fly and can be very discouraging for a beginner. Smaller is not better.
Yeah...spend lots more money 🙄
@@EssentialRC I crashed multiple cheap planes myself. Got it only right after I got a bigger one that was a lot more stable and easy to control, and spent even more money on a simulator for training. The right stuff might cost more at first, but saves money long term.
this is like a bill dance video hahah
Well that was a laugh.
Only $120 from China! Was expecting $29.95.
Think you've lost touch with prices buddy
I had my champ for about 4 mins total before a huge gust of wind just took it away never to be seen again, still have the remote and box and now I am in fear of losing another rc plane :(
If you're new to rc flying best not to fly on windy days. You need to know how to turn against the wind so the aeroplane doesn't fly away
It needs bigger wheels for the grass takeoff.
Would look a bit silly if they were bigger. Wind was more the problem for take off
Not the best demonstration for beginners!
Thanks for the feedback 😆
One small barrier in allll that open area, and you managed to hit it 😅
Yeah...in hindsight starting further out might have been a better idea 😄
advance the throttle slowly for take off like in real life then you wont stuff into ground
If I did that it wouldn't move at all on that short grass. Sometimes best approach is to give it instant burst of power so it gets some wind over the horizontal stabiliser and elevator.
@@EssentialRC fair point...
the only fence in sight for 100 miles ..lmao :)
I do it so you don't need to 😆
After watching this video I am certainly not going to try an airplane
🤣 It's not for everyone
Bet you the Mehican Cartels have fleet of these flying in their products daily. They probably have kids on payroll whose only job is to fly drones and RC planes daily.
It's easier learning with a plane of 60 inch plus wing.
Eh, yes but then you have to spend hundreds of dollars on everything and assemble it. Emphasis here is on 'try' and not 'learn'.
@EssentialRC they make epp foam planes. They fly very good and take a beating
9:26 Wtfff you crashed that plane almost straight into his testicle who is going to fly such a small plane in such a gust of wind like that hahahahahahahahhaha.
Rebranded volantex cub
Not wrong. It's quite common for different vendors to sell the same product under a different brand name with a different scheme but always possible there are other subtle upgrades in the electronics and features. This is the way.