I'm scared to try to fly this V-2 thing from HobbyKing, but let's try anyway!
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- So friends of mine had the first version and I saw them fly it. Pretty cool, but I read horror stories about launching nightmares, so never got one, until now. This the HK ParaMotor V-2 (not to be confused with a ParaEngine) It's supposed to be easier to launch than V1. So not knowing what to expect or how it would react and with lots of trees around, I made the attempt in this maiden flight. Here is the link to the how to launch and crash the V-2. Here is the crash video link. • Proper Launching and f... Enjoy and please subscribe. Thanks. ~Dave
Dave It's nice to see you again and know that you are in good health. I send you greetings from La Paz BCS Mexico.
Greetings and thanks so kindly. I appreciate you. Gracias!
La Paz! Drove thru La Paz on a crazy road trip from Rosarito Beach to Cabo San Lucas! Good times! Be well!
Dave, The Godfather of RC. Effortlessly conquerors another RC type like riding a bike. You are the best sir.
I was lucky on this one. Check out my newer video, as that had more learning curves thrown at me. But either way, thanks so kindly. I appreciate you.
I enjoyed watching you learning the power application balancing altitude. I did the same in a single seat ultralight on my first flight. When I landed, I pushed the ultralight back to the shed. My legs were so wobbly I was done for the day. You did better than I did on my first flight.
Right on. Thanks so kindly. Watch the second video on this and see what could go wrong.
I knew you couldnt resist buying this one!
Good to see. Looks like a fun machine!
Much love from The Netherlands.
Haha. Right on. Thanks and be well!
Great fun! I actually built one a few years back and used their old kite, which was very poorly designed. I used an Opale motor mount/ring and made my own frame. I tried to find a RUclipsr who had many videos on RC paramotors and showed how to make your own kite from scratch!😲 Hobbyking eventually partnered with him to redesign theirs but ended up having a falling out, but I believe what you have is the fruit of his labor. Painless360 has a multi part videos series of how to set up the whole thing, but you got the mechanics (flew great by the way, could use a bit more weight, I added a steel plate under my battery) but most importantly the radio set up. Right now it looks like you are only getting half the throw on the servos. The “arms” should be able to come all the way down. It’s not a very intuitive process so watch his video, it was a big help for me. Good luck and happy flying, glad to see you back on the Tube!
That is great. The entire body of this is steel already. My servos are big metal gear ones, and set for full 150% throw and they work fine. No problem steering. Thanks. Heres a link to my crash video, for more. ruclips.net/video/A290mQ1e1Cs/видео.html
The more scared we are to fly something, the longer we need to keep the camera rolling:). Nice flight Dave!
Well said. Thanks so much.
Dude! You are a natural Paramotor Trike Pilot! I love it!
Looks like great fun! Enjoy every flight Dave! 😊
It is, so far. Lets see how it does tonight. Thanks much.
Thanks for the video. I just got mine and am asembling tomorrow. The ease with which you hand launched has given me confidence. Andy in uk.
Ease? LOL Make sure to watch my second and crash video, to pick up some tips. ruclips.net/video/A290mQ1e1Cs/видео.html
Outstanding shipmate. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. Jan 1980 to July 1983. RC er for life.
Right on. Thanks kindly and for your service.
First time ive seen an RC Para of any kind, it looks, as you said quite relaxing, very interested myself, thanks for showing the first flight.
Right on. I've a night flying video with my light mods, coming up too. It takes a bit of finesse' but it is great to fly. Thanks.
Wow I’ve never seen any R/C vehicle like this before! Thank you so much for sharing! 😃
Thanks so kindly.
That launch was scary indeed, when it came back like a boomerang
Yes, well first time, you know. It takes some practice for sure. See my second video to see a bad launch. Thanks. ruclips.net/video/A290mQ1e1Cs/видео.html
Glad to see you got one, the V1 is my favorite Night Flyer! Add some red and green LEDs to the top of the prop guard and your color of choice on the back and you’ll love it! It really illuminates the sail quite well
Right on. I did add red and green lights, as you saw in the end of the video, but not on the top of the guard. It has a light bar that really lights up the sail. Stay tuned for the night flight video. Thanks and happy flying.
That's freaking cool who would of thought this a RC , brilliant thanks for sharing
Thanks so kindly for watching as well.
Hi Dave it's really lovely to see your videos still. Been watching since 2007ish where you built the rc plane with the Fly Robin Fly background music.
Its good to see you're still at it and kicking. Take care and hope to see msnu more years of your videos
Thanks so kindly for being a long time subscriber! A lot has happened since then, including that fire, but we keep moving forward. I'm 77 now, and still keep at it as time and weather permits. Thanks again and know, I appreciate you. ~Dave
So good to see you.. YOu don't know what an impact you had on my RC adventures. You got me hooked on RC HELICOPTERS and I've never looked back... NOT a great 3D pilot,but I can throw my goblin around in the air and have a blast! ThanksDave! (I'm 73 come this august 24th!)
That is so great to hear. I thank you and appreciate you!
Glad to see your video pop in my feed again!! Nice work! Can’t wait to get mine
Thanks so kindly. You will enjoy it for sure.
Nothing like a first flight too get the heart beat going, nice job, looks cool
For sure. Thanks kindly!
Nice job! Looks like you had fun!
Fun and relaxing once you launch it. Thanks much.
I was thinking of 3d printing one of these, now I will for sure, that price is a little high for what you get. Thanks Dave
Yeah, hard to print the sail and the body is all metal, but good luck.
@@NightFlyyer There's always a way Dave, using a airfoil kite was my plan and lighter body just means I could use more battery. Anyway keep up the great videos, I've been watching for a very long time now and you have taught me so much.
Cheers
@@VaughnG71 Thanks much.
Lovely work, looking forward to your next video
Thanks so kindly!
I have the V1 and much like taking a dump, launching the thing is an act I like to do in private 😂... It's embarassing when it goes wrong and you feel an undue pressure to let go of it when the wing isn't optimally kiting when you have an audience. Kudos to you for launching on the channel! From your other video it looks disappointingly like the wing is just as happy to collapse as the V1. I normally fly in a very open space away from any obstructions and with zero wind. In a park with even a gentle flow of air, any turbulence from trees or buildings seems too much for it. Fascinating model though and always turns heads! I will probably spend money retrofitting lights to my V1 rather than invest in a new V2. Make sure to get your prop brake set to on Dave before too many more flights, they chew up the lines pretty easy I hear.
Your right! It takes some finesse for sure and I have been known to untangle. If you saw any of the recent ones, especially in pitch dark, you know. I never had a V1, and they say launching the V2 is easier. There is always anticipation before launching for me. I put lights on, as in my latest video, so good luck with that and thanks. Here's the pitch dark video. ruclips.net/video/iEtTAxCsceA/видео.html
Looks fun & relaxing! Thanks for taking us along!
It is, once it is up. Make sure to see the newer crash video in dark flying video. Link is in the description box. Thanks kindly for flying along with us.
Brought back memories watching you launch for the first time! I still have one very similar that I bought nearly 30 years ago. Mine originally had nicads, but I bought a more powerful lipo pack which was lighter. Just keep away from those trees, I have had a couple of incidents, but managed to get it back virtually unscathed. But I did learn that you don’t climb ash trees with bare arms!😂
Haha. Make sure to see my crash video. Im in the trees! LOL. ruclips.net/video/A290mQ1e1Cs/видео.html
You made that look very easy.Amazing!Looks like lots of fun.Im guessing years of aircraft flying is why you made it look easy.
Yes, I imagine that helped. But there is a learning curve for sure. See that in my Crash video. LOL. Thanks kindly. Here's the link. ruclips.net/video/A290mQ1e1Cs/видео.html
Love that you’re still making videos Dave! Keep up the good work! I need to get back into the hobby myself. I’ve got an older nitro plane I’m scared to take out for fear of a major wreck 😅
Hey Dave Im Joe new to your channel and Ive been looking at this and the v1 and now the v2 for about 2 years now and Im looking fwd to getting one myself when in stock. You did a great job and I understand its no friend to wind so light breeze only on this bird. Thanks again look fwd to more of you vids.👍👍👍👍👍
Welcome to my Channel, Joe. There is a learning curve for sure, but once it is up, it is a great dusk flyer. Thanks and happy flying. You will enjoy this.
Hi Dave great video. ParaGlider.But with Motor. they are always fun to watch. Always a challenge to learn how it works. But knowing you, you can quickly get this under control. Dave here where I live In Europe Netherlands. Are there people who fly this ParaGlider in real life? of course with a motor. They usually fly in August and September. beautiful to watch when they take off and land. sometimes I go and have a look and talk to them. Today again a hot air balloon in the sky, four of them also nice to see. Dave .wish Have fun with your Motor Glider. and of course. Happy flying. 👍😃🎮🎬📷🪂🪂
Great to hear. My friends who encouraged me to get this, also have the real ones. But at 77, I'm gonna pass on the real ones and stick to this. LOL. Thanks so kindly and be well.
I have the 1st version and it took me about 3 attempts to get it in the air. Nice work, now I Have to go get mine out and fly it
Right on. I know what you mean. This was lucky, but I had other troubles in my second video, you will probably relate to. Thanks much! ruclips.net/video/A290mQ1e1Cs/видео.html
My father in law had one and gave up on it in the end 😁😁😁😁great video as always Dave , Many thanks
Sorry to hear that. I am flying mine for him, then. Thanks kindly.
Awesome job on the maiden flight Dave looking forward to see you do some night flying with it soon?👍😎👍
Thanks so kindly. I'll be trying it tonight, so stay tuned.
@@NightFlyyer Cool watch for those ''Skeeters'' Dave😁😁
@@3DMOFO2020 Thanks for the reminder! 🤔
Hi Dave, nice flying looks really great. 🙃
Hi Tom. Thanks much.
If that air wing had left and right colored LEDs that would be awesome to fly at night
Agreed. Not sure how to put lights on the sail, but I did put lights on the frame for red and green. Will see how that looks tonight. Thanks much.
Very cool! Now I would think that those usual Sibley winds up there would be a problem, right? You guys don’t get too many calm days like this one so take advantage when you can and fly it! Semper Fi.
Not sure on the winds, I hope to try it tonight when it gets dark, so we shall see how that goes. Thanks and Semper Fi, Scott.
I like it, thanks Dave 👍😁
Thanks a lot, Dave.
A better way to make a Low Cost "Flying Silk & Lawn Chair Craft for an "off grid flight"
Right on, Bud. Design one, like I know you can! Thanks and Semper Fi!.
That was fun, thank you. :)
Thanks much.🙂
that would be a cool one to put a FPV system onto.
Agreed. Stay tuned. Thanks.
one of the funnest things i've ever flown.
Right on. Glad to hear that.
My G.I Joe would love this!
That's who I should put in it. Thanks.
that looks so fun to fly
Yes, once you get it up, it is very pleasurable. Thanks.
I flew mine new V2 last weekend for the 1st time... Used the HK Video showing how to launch it by Stewart. I found the trick I found was to gently change the Throttle to stop the gondola from swinging excessively. I see you got the hang of it by the end of the video.👍
@@lasersbee Yes. That’s right. My last video shows 2 more learning curves . Thanks for watching and happy Flying.
Dave
I am very happy to see you flying. This ultralight is so cool.
How long did it take you to put everything together? Was the chute already strung?
Hi Tim. Well I started about 4 PM, dowloading the manual, then I had it done a couple of hours later. The sail is already strung, and I am glad I did not have to do that! LOL Thanks much.
Powered paragliding controls in themselves are basic, its more about controlling the pendulum effect, thrust and input timing to keep the wing loaded :)
Exactly, and with only a 4 lb way over powered machine, it is even more accentuated. Thanks.
Thank You Dave ! That looks like a lot of fun.
Thank you back. It is pretty fun for sure.
That looks like a fun model. You should find a somewhat realistic action figure to pilot it.
Im still looking. Thanks.
Hi Dave, I might have a nice tip. You wanted to put a figure on it anyway. a doll with your own face on it. Then you have Dave the mini Nightflyer. 🖐😃🪂🪂🎮📷🎬
Well, I may do that. I did that with my Pitts Biplane. All had was the skeleton doll you see as my pilot. Maybe that is why I was scared to fly this. LOL Thanks much.
that thing is crazy cool
It sure is. Thanks much.
That thing looks like fun! And 45 mins flight time? Puts my buddies fancy drone to shame. I tried to fly that thing once, by the time I got it figured out I had to land because the batts were done.
LOL. Thats well said. Thanks.
It would be interesting if someone would make a flying 'Mader' from the Cars 2 movie. Use the frame, make a foam board 'Mader' the tow truck, use two ducted fans for thrust.
Well, I have a flying truck already, that I may fly again soon, and it would look cool to be Mader! Thanks.
Ok that is cool
One of my neighbors that lives about 2 miles from me flys a real one of these and has a lighted canopy
I may have to buy one of these and set it up with a DJI O3 camera system
Right on. Make sure to see the crash video, before putting on any cams and good luck. ruclips.net/video/A290mQ1e1Cs/видео.html
Can it be useful and functional to install a receiver with a 3-axis stabilizer on this type of model?
@@gianluca387 No. Not needed. Probably would get you in trouble. 👿Very easy to fly. It’s the launching that you need to worry about. Good question. Thanks.
4:41 is it a bird is it a plane, it’s a flying knob 😂😂😂
That looks like a lot of fun ✌️
It is. Thanks.
Wow!....what fun. 👍
Thank you.
WOW! Great Machine!
Thanks so much.
Hey Dave, first time viewer!
That is real cool! It must have some great loitering capabilities. I’m just curious how well it would fly where I’m at. The land all around is brown, so uplift is pretty strong and there is ALWAYS a 5-10 knot wind.
Hi and welcome to my channel. The main thing, is NOT to use much power. It just cruises. Our winds are about the same. It climbs high when it is breezy, without moving forward. Check out my Crash video, which I made after this one. I think you will love it, but Launching is the trick. Here's the link to that video. Thanks kindly, and Semper Fi from the old Top.
ruclips.net/video/oKi-jSWxRnM/видео.html
I flew my 20 inch box fan around until I ran out of cord then crashed into some trees
This one is awesome. I have the classical G-Con Sky Surfer by Graupner…
Pretty COOL!😁
Thank you Tom. I appreciate you.
Great! Thank you Sir. 🌟👍
Dave, where can I find the instructions to download? Also what’s the best receiver to purchase for this?
Thanks…
The PDF instruction are on the HobbyKing website. I just used the 6 ch Orange Rx. It is dependable and works with Spektrum Transmitters. But it depends on what TX you have. It must be a programmable TX for adjusting servo throws. Thanks and have fun.
Id love to have one of those. When i was looking into them i was told that i wouldnt like i because of where i was flying pylon racers and p51 mustangs at the time. But not that my eyesight isnt as great maybe i need to revisit them
Good job they are not easy to Launch. If you disconnect your light bar during the daytime would you get more battery life and AirTime? Or would you notice a difference?
The light bar wont increase flight time much, if disconnected. It draws very little power. Besides, it will fly 40 minutes, and I never fly anything that long. Thanks.
Well done!
Thank you, John.
now you need a little snoopy dog with his ww2 helmet and goggles on it ....cool
I agree. Thanks.
I loved this!
Thanks so kindly.
Considering the impressive flight time, I wonder if anyone has set this up for FPV or as a cinematic video platform??? 🤔
That could easily be done for sure. Thanks.
Next video; “squirrel steals my paraplane”
He'd fit right on there for sure. LOL Thanks.
Thanks both❤
Thanks much, Alan!
i wonder what the big differense is between the v1 and v2. I have the v1 and flown it only ones. probably to much wind and olmost lost it many failed launches and some how a rolling take off worked for me. now ive seen yours and the long flight time i want to try it again. i have to look in the pull mixing on my radio its totally different than mine and i think thats why i had so many problems gonne try to mix the brake on my throttle stick. i keep trying elevator up.... and ending in a stall . 😅
Well the only thing that the throttle stick does is make it go up and down. Not sure putting the brake on there will help. I never really think I used it, as I just pulled a little up (now brake) out of habit in the turns, but not sure if anything happened. It might be better to limit the amount of throttle. It does not like full throttle. Thanks and hope it works out for you.
cool, thanks.
Right on.
How much mah Lipo battery? I buy a 6000mah but It could be too heavy?
The whole thing is heavy. It should work, but not sure. I'm using 5000 battery.
@@NightFlyyer I see all are using 5000mah but in the instruction they accept until 6000mah..
@@gianluca387 I think 5k is a bit heavy and it just fits the slot. The flight time is so good on this, I think I will probably switch to a lighter battery to test. Thanks.
@@NightFlyyer Hobbyking answer me that a 6000mah is ok, but it’s a personally preference…
hi what wing type did u use in radio set up?
Standard Airplane for model, and wing type is for Aileron. Mixing is important to turn off down thrust in turns of opposing brake line, but all pretty easy on Spektrum or Radiomaster radios. Thanks.
That's pretty cool.
Right on. Thanks.
Thanks for your help 😅
awsome your the best
Thanks so kinldy. I appreciate you.
👍
DYNAMITE! I've been wanting one for a while. So many questions...Little to no wind? Will it glide power off?
You did a great job FAR OUT!
Thanks for the work you both put into these videos. Love your stuff!
Hi. Well, there was no wind in this flight, and I may be easier to hand launch, if there was a breeze. It does glide with power off. Thanks so very kindly for watching and commenting.
Put a GID SMILE, on my face, we love ya so much.
Right on. Thanks kindly.
That looks so relaxing to fly!
Once it is up, it is. Thanks.
What license do you need to fly that thing?
None.
I'm sure you were far away from them, but those trees will not give it back once they get ahold of it.
I've learned the real thing😊😊😊
Right on. Fly Safe.
Put a GI joe in the cockpit
Soon as I find one, I will. Thanks.
Nice piloting:-)
Thanks so kindly.
45 minutes. He should bring a lawn chair. I’m thinking it’s going to look cool in the dark.
Haha. Well that is a great Idea. It does look cool in the dark, but I had a few learning curve issues. Make sure to see the Second video of the crashes, and thanks much.
3:57 The wing lines need to be tuned to dial out that yo-yo effect.
..Or adjusting the PIDS ..
@@EcoSpeeder Actually, it flies fine. I only demoed what happens when you jockey the throttle. That was the yo yo effect.
@@EcoSpeeder Actually, it flies fine. I only demoed what happens when you jockey the throttle. That was the yo yo effect.
…i can see this gusted totally tangled in top of the highest pine-tree…
You sure can and I sure did. Thanks. See the crash into the trees, here. ruclips.net/video/A290mQ1e1Cs/видео.html
That is cool
Have they made a trike yet
Thanks. This is a trike.
Looks overly sensitive to throttle. I fly the real thing and they don't respond that way to throttle changes, when the hangpoints and thrust line are right.
I'd like to fly one to see how it feels to pilot it remotely.
Yeah, well it only weights 4 lbs, so the motor can easily over power it.
@@NightFlyyer maybe so. My all-up weight is 260lb and I've got 135lb thrust.
Still, poorly designed paramotors used to do that same thing, as I understand it.
Regardless, it's not affecting the pilot's comfort in flight 😉
I am trying to find a place to buy a transmitter and receiver that uses MIcro servos. I can't seem to find a setup ANYWHERE. Can someone out there help me??????
Well all receivers can use big servos or small servos. Hobby King, Amazon, Horizon Hobby, Amain hobby, etc etc. all sell them in any form you want. Just buy a TX, RX, and small servos. Hitec RCD sells sets with small HS 80 servos as well. Good luck.
@@NightFlyyer Thanks for the info. When I used my micro servos instead of compact ones,they almost caught on fire. (too much voltage)
@@marktibbetts3799 That is impossible. The voltage is always 4 to 6 volts and never higher on any receiver. Small servos like the HS 80's from Hitec all work on that. But you over load them you can burn them out by straining them too hard. But again, it is not be cause of too much voltage. In that case you need bigger servos.
@@NightFlyyer Thanks for all your information.
@@NightFlyyer And the plugs are different sizes.
The Japanese must be the most calm race in the world. They are not only extremely polite but so organised. We could all learn some very valuable lessons from this country some more that others Mr Trump !!
I lived in Japan for a year. Loved it for sure.
That's a great first launch and flight. You're a born natural. I miss flying my V1. What is the difference between V1 and V2 I wonder. I bought one of those toy soldier figurines but its still in the box. Supposed to be my pilot :))
I never had the VI, and the V2 has a light bar, but I do not know any differences really. It is harder to hand launch that I thought it would be. Thanks so kindly.
Could someone who at beginning level fly this?
Well, anybody can learn with persistence to do anything. With help from an experienced RC pilot, I think learning to fly this can be done. Thanks and happy flying.
@@NightFlyyer I enjoy watching you and others fly your RC helicopters,etc
But I think I’ll stay at watching. lol.
@@BakersfieldGuru Right on. I can respect that. Thanks.
i would be too.
LOL Make sure to see the Crash in the Dark video, if you think this was scary! Haha. Link ruclips.net/video/A290mQ1e1Cs/видео.html
Boys and there toys haha.
Well, I am 77, and not really a boy anymore, but think like one. I've over $900 bucks invested in this, with a radio, and that battery. I would never have been able to afford this as a boy, but it is pleasing to fly and relax over my other "Toys"! LOL.
@@NightFlyyer good on you enjoy my friend.
Sigh. Your title made me think you were flying a V-2 missile. Not that I have any idea how or why you’d “fly” a ballistic missile.
It says V-2 thing from Hobby King, not V2 from Germany. There is also a picture!!! You missed the point of the entire video, with this remark. I also have flown many rockets on my planes, including this one. I put rocket engines on this German plane as well. ruclips.net/video/7rcsTUdfZdM/видео.html
@@NightFlyyer I didn’t say I didn’t enjoy the video. It’s a very interesting model of something I’d be way too damn scared to fly in real life.
And those thumbnails are awful hard to see on a phone.
Me no escart!
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@@NightFlyyer The chicano hood version of, "That don't scare me"
:-)
@@atatterson6992 Right on!
@@NightFlyyer ;-)