Volantex PhoenixS 742-7 overview

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  • Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2024

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  • @teddotesio-eyers5909
    @teddotesio-eyers5909 Год назад +1

    There are helmet Schmidt loads of videos about this aircraft on RUclips but this one is the most useful not partly because of the amount of Plainview flown obviously who are hanging up behind you.
    You obviously know what you’re doing and you have helped me to choose this plane.
    Thank you very much for your valuable help and keep on doing what you’re doing mate….!

  • @alanb.4383
    @alanb.4383 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Andrew, great review as always. I have the same plane and crashed it badly quite a while ago. The fuselage was cracked around the motor, so I plastic welded the cracks using a hot soldering iron. The repair is not so pretty, but it has held together perfectly for lots of flights since. Very happy with the plastic welding. I fly it with a 2S battery and a 3S battery. I have programmed two models into my Tx with the second model for the 3S battery having the throttle set to maximum 60% to not overcook the ESC and motor. Seems to work fine.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  2 года назад +1

      Good to hear plastic welding works, and I have also used limited throttle a few times. Nice work Alan.

  • @andymilton6248
    @andymilton6248 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for that Andrew. Took your advice and went for the Phoenix 2000 V2 and must say it’s a very nice model and great value for money. If they ever do a V3 and it has auto connect for the wing servo’s then I would say it would be perfect!!!

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      That would be great, and longer wingspan option too.

  • @vet137
    @vet137 3 года назад +1

    LOL love the last few frames of film..!

  • @MrZeek101
    @MrZeek101 5 лет назад +3

    Great review Sir Andrew thorough everything completely covered and more that's what I like about your videos you do the hobby an honor and go the extra mile or kilometres in your case thank you

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Robert, I wanted to include some flying in this video but that will have to wait.

  • @MrDwck
    @MrDwck 5 лет назад +1

    I got the KIT version for EUR 62 from the CN warehouse during the pre-sale in October. It flies great. I also own the old Phoenix 1600 and the latest Phoenix 2400. Love those fuselages (undestructable) and wing clips! I haven't seen anything more user friendly so far. Fitted with F411 Wing and 3S 3000mAh LiIon pack.
    The S is more agile than the 1600. I suspect that is due to the shorter fuselage and changed wing shapes. On the other hand, I think the old 1600 generates somewhat more lift and would probably be the better slope soarer / glider of the two. The new S version feels nimble like the Bixler series or X8 SkySurfer. It is also quite fast in my setup (+/- 100km/h) and has loads of power. Comparison with the Phoenix 2400 in terms of flight characteristics is unfair, however in terms of build: virtually exactly the same, but scaled down.
    Parts list, mounted from front to rear:
    - The standard volantex 10x6 folding prop and red spinner
    - Volantex 4023 1050KV motor
    - 3S homebuild LiIon 3000mAh pack (Sony VCT6)
    - URUAV 30A ESC (without BEC)
    - Matek F411 Wing, running Inav
    - Geekcreit VK2828U7G5LF GPS module
    - Eachine TS5823L 200mw VTX
    - Caddx Turbo Micro F2 FPV cam
    Have designed and posted several 3D printed parts to mount the above. It balances well at the CoG marks with this setup.
    - Battery tray and F411 mount (replacing the wooden one) - www.thingiverse.com/thing:3970627
    - VTX and GPS pod (mounted on top of fuselage, above the main wing servo wire gaps) - www.thingiverse.com/thing:3970659
    - Camera mount (on the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer) - www.thingiverse.com/thing:3970664

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Great post thanks. Makes me wish I had a 3D printer

  • @grumpy_8186
    @grumpy_8186 5 лет назад

    I have ordered the kit. just to make shore i have good servo's and i have hered the 2212 is under powered. Choice is 2836, 4023/1050 or GT2218/1100. Will see when it gets here form the slow boat. Good review Andrew

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Big motors! 2212 is perfect for me

  • @jibbajabba4597
    @jibbajabba4597 5 лет назад +1

    I use those props on my Flite test bloody wonder builds and manually cut them down to the recommended 8x6 for the 1400kv motor I use, useful to know I can give it a try on 2a with an unmodified 10x6 prop.

  • @haydenemms6300
    @haydenemms6300 4 года назад +1

    G'day Andrew,
    I got one of these a little while ago and I found a 2212 1000kv engine running the 10" prop with a 1500mAh 3s works beaut

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад +1

      Oh yes, perfect power combination.

  • @MrVasmikey
    @MrVasmikey 5 лет назад +1

    Nice review Andrew! Too bad about the weather.

  • @robertmillhouse6388
    @robertmillhouse6388 5 лет назад

    Good review Andrew. I bought the kit version and have fitted a N2830/1000kva motor. I have both original 2000 and 1600 versions both using 1000kva motors with original prop set up.Had a problem attaching the wings. With one side plugged in the other would not. Did not matter if I plugged left or right panel in first the second panel would spring out and not click in. Fixed it by relieving the clip a little. I think the material for the body is a bit different, it seems slightly more flexible. I do like the clip in wings and the large hinges on the control surfaces. I have yet to finish and test fly the Phoenix 1600S yet . Weather here in SA is shocking only plus being at the moment is no fires like our eastern states cousins.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Yes those clips do have fine tolerances. Need to poke something in there occasionally to help

    • @СашаЛадиняк
      @СашаЛадиняк 4 года назад

      could you tell exactly how relieved the clip? I have the same problem but I can't understand how to get to the screw inside.

  • @sadeghbeygian8252
    @sadeghbeygian8252 5 лет назад

    What a beautiful snow ,

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Unless you are getting hit on the head. It's hail rather than snow, but a fun for a change

  • @EnglishTurbines
    @EnglishTurbines 5 лет назад

    My Phoenix 2000 has an externally mounted Sunnysky to keep it cool... R9MM, Flight Controller and iNAV in case it tries to fly off....lol....Great plane.

  • @julianhumphrey4843
    @julianhumphrey4843 5 лет назад +1

    I lke mine but afew tiny issues, i got kit and it did not come with ply lipo tray, also fuselage has cracked around wing seat due to a heavy landing, but great plane

  • @theblytonian3906
    @theblytonian3906 3 года назад

    Question. Excuse me if I missed it -confess to skipping through what seemed superfluous in pre-buy research mode viewing multiple vids, but are the (PNP) two aileron servo extension leads supplied in this kit long enough to reach the RX individually in order to set up spoilerons using two servo channels -i.e. sans Y splitter to the single aileron channel?

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 года назад +1

      You did miss it! When I pull the wing off you can see how short the aileron cable is.

  • @thetwogardens6048
    @thetwogardens6048 2 года назад

    Andrew, which prop do you recommend for this Glider. I am concerned since you say the motor can burn out !

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  2 года назад

      Supplied prop is fine for 2S battery, or 8x6 prop for 3S

  • @Doggy-B
    @Doggy-B Год назад

    I'm on the verge of committing to this model. (My first 'full size' model)
    Planning to get a flysky 6channel tx and rx combo. And 2x1500mah 2s lipo at 40c.
    Also a gyro.
    Any suggestions for alternatives would be appreciated. Likewise if you think this setup will be OK please let me know.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  Год назад

      Yes, good gear. If you had a bit more money I would recommend the Radiomaster Boxer 4in1 or Zorro 4in1 for more flexibility and functions. But the FlySKY FS-i6 is good. Maybe get the FS-i6X 10 channel if you can.

  • @DanielCValot
    @DanielCValot 2 года назад +1

    The bad thing with these planes is the clips, they break and you can not find them!
    If you can print your own than it will not be a problem

  • @slitespd
    @slitespd 2 года назад

    If I were to set this up with flaperons, how easy would it be to land in relatively small spaces?

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  2 года назад

      Not a lot easier really, unless you have aggressive flaperon function like a DLG

  • @willswings
    @willswings 3 года назад

    Hi Andrew, I was planning to buy this guy but I read everywhere that spares parts are hard to find. do you think the 2 m version wings can go on it in last chance? thanks a lot.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 года назад +1

      Yes they will fit but will need to make a second hole in the fuselage for the second spar of the 2000 wings. Or you can buy Ranger 1600 wings.

    • @willswings
      @willswings 3 года назад

      @@AndrewNewton thanks Andrew, have a nice day.

  • @BryonGaskin
    @BryonGaskin 3 года назад

    My shaft snapped off as I was throttling up to to maiden it. Any recommendations on a replacement motor? Even if you stay with the same 2212 and 1400kv, not sure some of the outrunner motors out there are going to fit.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 года назад

      No idea what will fit sorry. Ask on the Volantex FB group or RCGroups

  • @paulmason114
    @paulmason114 5 лет назад

    Hi Andrew are you going to do a review with 2000mm wings on it? Also the ranger 1600mm only has 1 rod though fusalarge were the 2000mm has 2 can you put 2 rods though the fusalarge of this plane you do with some rain to put out the fires

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Good call Paul. Would need to drill a hole for the front spar to pass through the fuselage, or add a CF rod through the single spar. Easy job and I will try it. Plenty of rain here. We need to send it north to the fires.

  • @danp2237
    @danp2237 4 года назад

    Hi Andrew, have just discovered your channel and am loving all the content - thank you!
    Am thinking of getting the Phoenix S RTF as I'm a relatively new flyer. Does the Phoenix come with a separate receiver and gyro (Volantex X flight?). As you suggest, I wanted to have the option to get a better programmable transmitter later - but wanted to keep the option of flight stabilisation ( I know, it teaches you bad habits! I have been learning on a micro plane without it, but would still like it as a safety blanket 😉). Thank you

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      I have reviewed the RTF version ruclips.net/user/AndrewNewtonAustraliasearch?query=Phoenix+S+RTF

  • @skinnyguy3184
    @skinnyguy3184 4 года назад

    Hi Andrew I've just brought one, I'm planning on laminating my wing because of were I fly, could you maybe do a video of how to laminate it, only because of the inner curve at the wing tips is getting me worried. Cheers mate keep up your fantastic videos!!!

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      Inside curves are almost impossible to laminate, I have never tried it.

  • @paulg.25
    @paulg.25 3 года назад

    Any idea how to get to Neil's build videos ? His channel is closed ... Greetings from Holland 🙋‍♂️

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 года назад

      Looks like he has disappeared. Pity, he had some good information.

  • @RichardForster-gu1ww
    @RichardForster-gu1ww 6 месяцев назад

    I am totally confused:- I have bought the Phoenix 742-7 and see there are items that the kit does not include however I cannot find what items are missing or a list of items recommended . I would appreciate somebody telling me the full details of these items so that I can receive them for when the aeroplane arrive; It is impossible to contact anybody to find out.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  6 месяцев назад

      Motor, ESC, servos at a guess. Look for the Volantex Facebook group and discussions on RCGroups for specifics

  • @DeadlyDiddly
    @DeadlyDiddly 5 лет назад

    Your hangar is looking a little cluttered Andrew, you obviously don't crash enough! 😁
    After seeing your review I bought a Volantex Phoenix 2000 V2, would the 1600 (and the 2400) wings fit that too?

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Not the 2400, that's the odd one out

  • @paulmason114
    @paulmason114 5 лет назад

    So is the cord length of the 1600 same as the 2000 got my 1600 today 2000 is it's way and just order the phonenix what I like about if every thing is interchangeable I will wait for a update on a good motor and ESC

  • @garyvale8347
    @garyvale8347 2 года назад

    I want to use a 3S 2200 in the PNP version ... what's the best size recommended size prop ...thanks

  • @shmulikgazit5803
    @shmulikgazit5803 4 года назад

    @andrew (or anyone really who has done the Kit ore replacement) can you please recommend a replacement motor as I broke the shaft of the original. I can't find anywhere on Banggood or AliExpress an outrunner with the same details that are on the original's label. Many thanks!!

  • @loving-soil
    @loving-soil 5 лет назад +2

    9x5 and 8x6 props always were fine on 3s with my Sunnyskys x2212 1400kv in several models, but 10x6 whould be too much :D

  • @aa240sx
    @aa240sx 3 года назад

    would you know if the wings from a phoenix 2400 would fit this fuselage? long story short, crashed my phoenix 2400 and trying to find a replacement fuselage stateside.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  3 года назад

      Oh no. They dont match unfortunately.

  • @stevenfollows1205
    @stevenfollows1205 5 лет назад

    Are both aileron servos meant to be terminated together on the one servo plug, to plug into one channel? That's how they came on mine.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      That's the simplest setup, but I prefer separate aileron channels.

    • @stevenfollows1205
      @stevenfollows1205 5 лет назад

      @@AndrewNewton Thankyou, I will do separate channels.

  • @btbplanevids
    @btbplanevids 5 лет назад

    Looks nice! I remember comments before about the bottom of the rudder (where the control horn is) being unsupported on these models ... still the case on this one?

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Yes it is but they have beefed up that area of the rudder so it's not so much of a problem

  • @СашаЛадиняк
    @СашаЛадиняк 4 года назад

    thanks for a nice video, recently I got the same kit from Banggood. After unpacking I noticed that the ailerons and elevators hardly move, as if the hinges are covered with glue. I cannot figure out what the problem is. The rudder moves easily. Could you give me any advice how to deal with it?

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      Try repeated flexing of the hinges, or if that's not enough you might need to slice through some of the hinge length. Make a 2cm cut every 2cm along the hinge

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  4 года назад

      Similar to this elevator hinge ruclips.net/video/2wo-OME0Aow/видео.html

    • @СашаЛадиняк
      @СашаЛадиняк 4 года назад

      @@AndrewNewton thanks a lot, cutting helped. What servos would you recommend for the kit?

  • @andresfuentes1179
    @andresfuentes1179 3 года назад

    I have a phoenix 1600s , but I don´t know if I must use 2s or 3s?, please your experience

  • @elbeezy382
    @elbeezy382 5 лет назад

    Excellent review as always sir, thk you for sharing. I have been searching for spare wings for this bird and cant find them. Are they in production?

  • @scotthendrix13
    @scotthendrix13 5 лет назад

    Andrew does this mean we can get spare wings for the Ranger 1600 now.?

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Hopefully

    • @josesimancas3696
      @josesimancas3696 4 года назад

      Thank you @@AndrewNewton, great review.
      Apologies if this was already answered. Do you know where to get (suitable) spare wings for 742-7? I don't mind if they are of a bigger size. I am still not clear on what options we have apart from buying a whole new plane for the spare wings.

  • @grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346
    @grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346 5 лет назад +1

    #2 Here... LOL Well Y'alls Weather Is As Shitty As Ours Here For Past 2 Weeks!!! Thanks Mate I Got 3-New Planes This Week & Can't Even Work On Them Since I Live In A 30' RV Motorhome & Work On Everything On A Table Outside... Uhggg...

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад +1

      2 weeks of crazy wind and rain here.

    • @grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346
      @grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346 5 лет назад

      @@AndrewNewton That Hit Again Here Today & Dang Near Snowed, Still Might Tonight!? YUCK!!!

  • @typxxilps
    @typxxilps 5 лет назад

    Any coupon available ?
    Could not find any phoenix or volantex or zohd in the list --- or too blind cause still pitch dark night.

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      To be honest I didn't pay much attention to these lists.

  • @slitespd
    @slitespd 2 года назад +1

    If I were to set this glider

  • @The_Pub_
    @The_Pub_ 5 лет назад +2

    Brilliant, Love these Zoomy Gliders, Same as the Ranger, Proper hinges also, So good in Thermals and Head Winds..But easier to fly in lighter wind
    .
    \Good pickup on the P&P version Undersized Motor"" As are they all"", Always prefer Kits...T&E>>>Cheers mate!
    The shit at the end was only "Frozen Rain Drops" mate, get out amongst it and see what these Foamies can actually handle...Put Ya Dive Helmet on First...

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад +1

      Would be interesting to see how the foam handled decent hail!

    • @The_Pub_
      @The_Pub_ 5 лет назад

      @@AndrewNewton Mate, Do a video on it, Dive Skin and Helmet, [No Fins, O2, or Weights necessary]...
      Much better than trying to take out a Behind Post!!
      Your cameras May or May Not Survive

  • @faktalist
    @faktalist 4 года назад

    Where is buy this WS if wings has broken?

  • @tonysansom
    @tonysansom 5 лет назад

    I thought it was supposed to be summer in Aus? You're weather's worse than ours here in UK :-)

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад +1

      Not summer here yet, but the north of Sydney is ablaze unfortunately

    • @tonysansom
      @tonysansom 5 лет назад

      @@AndrewNewton Damn! I had no idea. I hope everyone there is keeping safe!

    • @The_Pub_
      @The_Pub_ 5 лет назад

      Aus is Not a small place mate, Bigger in land mass than the USA. Just not as many lunatics, but the Wannabees just keep coming!!!!!

  • @rusack7174
    @rusack7174 5 лет назад

    What's a little hail going to do? :)

  • @sparrowlt
    @sparrowlt 5 лет назад

    thats odd.. i owned 2 2000s (V1s.. also a 1600 V1) and neither of them ever displayed any tipstall characteristics.. actually they are the easiest glider to fly and more relaxed and forgiving i ever owned

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      As a park flier and thermal glider you're right, but if my sloper version stalled it was sudden and not recoverable. The Raptor 2000, same wings, did have a well documented tip stall tendency.

    • @sparrowlt
      @sparrowlt 5 лет назад

      @@AndrewNewton I had a friend with a Raptor 2000 wich stalled super-easily.. its indeed the same wings as the Phoenix 2000.. after throwing away the fuselage he mounted the wings on a different plane and it flies very ok... and another guy here with a Raptor gave his wings away (same reason, the Raptor flew horribly) to another guy who had a 2000 fuselage and his "2000 with Raptor wings" flies good and doesnt tipstall.. The Raptor 2K case is very weird and makes me wonder if the wing/stab incidences were correct

  • @TheRogeberg
    @TheRogeberg 4 года назад +1

    I bought this plane from BG and its the worst quality I have ever seen
    on a model. Nothing was glued, screw were not secured (all loose), plane
    and wing distorted/warped and motor and esc where distroyed on the
    first flight (on 3 s). Avoid! After a few hours of work with all the
    issues and replacement of motor and esc it flew well. Still - would not
    buy again regardless of cost.

  • @The_Pub_
    @The_Pub_ 5 лет назад

    "FIRST" WTF.. must have been my Win??

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Uploaded in Aussie time for a change

  • @PiefacePete46
    @PiefacePete46 5 лет назад

    Plane: :o)
    Weather :o(

  • @typxxilps
    @typxxilps 5 лет назад +1

    A lot or even ALL OF YOUR LINKS ARE BROKEN like frsky taranis x9d plus se 2019 ... error 404 (googledrive file)
    Your affiliate id is wrongly attached or at least 2 characters:
    *.htmlB1?p=T00*
    The B1 is killing it of cause cause htmlB1 is bad.
    And maybe you can add more width on first column ... item description.
    I can not check the cell
    Yes, all areyou

    • @AndrewNewton
      @AndrewNewton  5 лет назад

      Ah thanks TYP. They were supplied by BG, I'll ask for them to be corrected.

    • @typxxilps
      @typxxilps 5 лет назад

      @@AndrewNewton andrew, open the file and replace htmlB1 by html and it should work.
      but check your affiliate id cause you might loose to another one.