Will this model loop and pull out safely from a steep dive. I had a larger Polaris which was OK - but elevator authority was terrible. I need something that is partially aerobatic.
Just used a 5 inch apc style two blade and trim off the tips and balance it...i trim and balance props all the time...a 2 blade prop the right pitch will put perform the stock 3 blade and draw less amps...not sure what the kv of this stock motor is,but if its a 2200kv a 5x4 or 5x3 will work with a 2 to 4s using a 30 amp esc..using stock 20 amp esc i think a 5x4 cut down would be great with 3s 800-1000 mah...
There's a few videos on RUclips now with people.using upgraded radios. Saw one earlier with a guy using the VR helmet radio and 3S battery with a black one of these!
That 3 bladed prop measures right at 5 inches. Not sure how you came to 4.3 inches. Also, mine came with glue. I guess it varies on whether glue comes or not. Anyway.... finally found a source thanks to your link. Appreciate it!
@@paullebleu8209 Might need to re-calibrate your ruler there Paul. The props are marked 4835 - I presume Gal's eyesight is getting as bad as mine. These props are a bit fragile - probably best to replace with 4.8 multi-blade quad props. HQ have 4.8x3.4x4 4-bladers (and some of even higher pitch) plus 5inch or larger will hit the framework when it flexes under full power - probably not a good idea. 😜😊 EDIT! We have used a 5x4x3 quad prop on it and run it on up to 3-cells. It has survived but has a few scrapes on the plastic under the prop! 😉
@@theoztreecrasher2647got 1 coming bud. Can you gut it and put a normal rx in or are they 5 pin servos? Does the rudder have a servo or is it linker to the elevator servo? TIA 👍🏼
@@propgear123 Normal 3-pin 5v servos but might need to swap the connectors for normal Dupont/JR ones. The rudder and ailerons are connected to 1 servo but, if you are gutting it, no reason you can't add a separate Rudder servo. Best to keep the stock ESC. If you feed it well below the normal low of 1000usecs I believe that it will run in reverse to back the plane out of the weeds. Check the RCGroups thread on this plane for the correct info on this. My memory is shot these days! 😉
Quick question. When flying it, if you were to land it upside down in water, would it still be recoverable? Can I use the prop to get it back to shore or do I have to go in and get it? Thanks!
@@mike_t_007 Yes, but it doesn’t work very well. And usually the tail prevents the prop from actually getting in the water. So I just went out in a kayak to get it.
I also found an extra servo socket and a bind button on the main board. Separate rudder is possible. But what protocol? I'd love to fly this on my Radiomaster.
@@KremerFPV The extra servo outlet is live on the flight board and there are pot input solder points on the transmitter board (need to remove a shorting to ground link) that could be used by an added pot to control a pan or tilt servo for a (very light) camera on the plane. No idea if the flight board regulator would like the extra load. 😉
As far as I can tell it only disables the gyro stabilization. Untortunately the rudder deflection does not become bigger like it does when you use the Trick / Roll Button combination
Great video! Thank you for posting it, very helpful. Quick question though: can this plane do vertical 360° loops in the air (like a rollercoaster)? Tia!
Great video, really informative! 👌 A few quick questions though: - are there any lights or any other signal that indicates when the battery is running low power and about to die? Asking since one of my other RC plane models didn't and almost lost it during flight. - since this plane is in the water often, is there any rust that occurs around the metal components? Or are the parts rust-proof? Thanks for the answers, and keep up the good work~ ✈️
Thank you! Yes - the LED strips will start flashing when the battery is low. Electronic parts are waterproofed but I won’t let salt water get near the motor as it will be damaged over time.
@KremerFPV wow, that's good news about the lights! I'm definitely going to buy the plane now 👍 and thanks for the heads-up regarding the motor, I will definitely keep that in mind! Thanks for your fast reply 😊 Keep up the awesome work~ 👏
On mine the controller starts beeping loudly and cuts the throttle to about 50% giving enough time to land under power. I wouldn't worry anyway the crazy thing is crash proof. If you place the battery far enough backwards it does the craziest aerobatics on it's own with the throttle off.
It will take off from short grass, snow or reasonably level dirt - just gun the throttle and haul back on the elevator! The plastic belly skid plate is pretty tough but probably not a good idea to continually scrape it on rocks, cement or tarmac though! You need flat water and gentle steering to make a clean take-off from water. It doesn't help that, because of the single servo running the ailerons and rudder together, the wrong aileron dips in the water as you swing the rudder to steer. But it's doable. 😉
I was wondering if someone took this controller apart? As I would like to put 2W 2.4ghz booster in it and in order to do so it would be nice if antenna in this controller was plug and play (ufl connector) NOT solder in.
If you get some light cable and a swivelling connection, you could connect it to the battery on your truck. Then you could fly it around your head until you got dizzy and fell over - or the motor burnt out! 😜😁 🙄
@@KremerFPV I had a chat session with a Banggood rep. I'm supposed to get the answer to my question regarding replacement 3 blade folding prop and other parts. I'll share when and IF I get a response.
This has to be the biggest waist of money I have ever spent on this plane. It does not fly very well at all and the remote is the worse. Maybe I got a bad one I don’t know. Pulls hard to the right when trying to take off doesn’t want to lift out of the water very well. Throttle wide open and the stick turned all the way to the left just to try and get it to take off
Have you adjusted the trim buttons on the radio? Also the troubleshooting page in the manual tells you to check the metal servo arms and make sure they're installed correctly and not bent. Between these three things I'm sure you'll find your problem
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Will this model loop and pull out safely from a steep dive. I had a larger Polaris which was OK - but elevator authority was terrible. I need something that is partially aerobatic.
Yes...stock transmitter has a loop stunt function too just for that
Just used a 5 inch apc style two blade and trim off the tips and balance it...i trim and balance props all the time...a 2 blade prop the right pitch will put perform the stock 3 blade and draw less amps...not sure what the kv of this stock motor is,but if its a 2200kv a 5x4 or 5x3 will work with a 2 to 4s using a 30 amp esc..using stock 20 amp esc i think a 5x4 cut down would be great with 3s 800-1000 mah...
Wow... Pretty fun little airplane, Gal! 😃
Fantastic flying and review!!!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks Mario!
This plane look pretty fun and cost benefit. I think using another TX and receiver they will be a great little bird.
There's a few videos on RUclips now with people.using upgraded radios. Saw one earlier with a guy using the VR helmet radio and 3S battery with a black one of these!
That 3 bladed prop measures right at 5 inches. Not sure how you came to 4.3 inches. Also, mine came with glue. I guess it varies on whether glue comes or not. Anyway.... finally found a source thanks to your link. Appreciate it!
My pleasure. According to the prop specs it’s a 4335 propeller. It doesn’t state that on yours?
@@KremerFPV I measured it. As far as the spec docs... well.... 😏
@@paullebleu8209 Might need to re-calibrate your ruler there Paul. The props are marked 4835 - I presume Gal's eyesight is getting as bad as mine. These props are a bit fragile - probably best to replace with 4.8 multi-blade quad props. HQ have 4.8x3.4x4 4-bladers (and some of even higher pitch) plus 5inch or larger will hit the framework when it flexes under full power - probably not a good idea. 😜😊
EDIT! We have used a 5x4x3 quad prop on it and run it on up to 3-cells. It has survived but has a few scrapes on the plastic under the prop! 😉
@@theoztreecrasher2647got 1 coming bud. Can you gut it and put a normal rx in or are they 5 pin servos? Does the rudder have a servo or is it linker to the elevator servo? TIA 👍🏼
@@propgear123 Normal 3-pin 5v servos but might need to swap the connectors for normal Dupont/JR ones. The rudder and ailerons are connected to 1 servo but, if you are gutting it, no reason you can't add a separate Rudder servo. Best to keep the stock ESC. If you feed it well below the normal low of 1000usecs I believe that it will run in reverse to back the plane out of the weeds. Check the RCGroups thread on this plane for the correct info on this. My memory is shot these days! 😉
thanks for the review!! is there fail safe, return to home fuction when battery runs out??
My pleasure! No - it will just glide to the ground. There's no onboard GPS unit.
@@KremerFPV my one crashed and now does not connect instantly
Quick question. When flying it, if you were to land it upside down in water, would it still be recoverable? Can I use the prop to get it back to shore or do I have to go in and get it? Thanks!
Yes, but it will be slower (I tested it).
Did you try it yet?
@@mike_t_007 Yes, but it doesn’t work very well. And usually the tail prevents the prop from actually getting in the water. So I just went out in a kayak to get it.
Cheap fun plane, it would be cool to try using a normal fc plus digital plus lion configuration
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I also found an extra servo socket and a bind button on the main board. Separate rudder is possible. But what protocol? I'd love to fly this on my Radiomaster.
Thanks for the information. I will try to see if I can get any relevant information.
According to the manufacturer it cannot be bound with other radio controllers and the extra servo connector has no use.
@@KremerFPV That is unfortunate. Time for a new Rx then. The plane deserves better. Thanks for checking!
@@KremerFPV The extra servo outlet is live on the flight board and there are pot input solder points on the transmitter board (need to remove a shorting to ground link) that could be used by an added pot to control a pan or tilt servo for a (very light) camera on the plane. No idea if the flight board regulator would like the extra load. 😉
we need to figure out how to bind this to radiomaster
ACTUALLY, pressing top left button 5 times shuts off gyro while flying...then hit again to turn gyro back on...
Yes I found out later that it's possible.
I am told that you can access manual mode with 5 clicks of the top left button. Two beeps signal success. Haven't tried it on mine yet.
Yes it works! Thank you 😊
Oh so what happened after the 5 clicks? Can you do manual tricks?
@@taroultraman438 Yes. I haven't tested it though.
As far as I can tell it only disables the gyro stabilization. Untortunately the rudder deflection does not become bigger like it does when you use the Trick / Roll Button combination
@@kaibuech ohh.. even manual mode..? That's bummer
Is that possible to carry something around 200 gram top of the Raptor
Great video! Thank you for posting it, very helpful. Quick question though: can this plane do vertical 360° loops in the air (like a rollercoaster)? Tia!
Thanks! Yes - you can switch to manual mode by pressing the top left switch 5 times. I haven't tested it yet though.
@@KremerFPV thank you!
What would you suggest for the next step up from this?
A big trainer like this one: FMS 1280mm Easy Trainer V2 Beginners Friendly RC Airplane
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Great video, really informative! 👌 A few quick questions though:
- are there any lights or any other signal that indicates when the battery is running low power and about to die? Asking since one of my other RC plane models didn't and almost lost it during flight.
- since this plane is in the water often, is there any rust that occurs around the metal components? Or are the parts rust-proof?
Thanks for the answers, and keep up the good work~ ✈️
Thank you!
Yes - the LED strips will start flashing when the battery is low.
Electronic parts are waterproofed but I won’t let salt water get near the motor as it will be damaged over time.
@KremerFPV wow, that's good news about the lights! I'm definitely going to buy the plane now 👍 and thanks for the heads-up regarding the motor, I will definitely keep that in mind!
Thanks for your fast reply 😊 Keep up the awesome work~ 👏
On mine the controller starts beeping loudly and cuts the throttle to about 50% giving enough time to land under power. I wouldn't worry anyway the crazy thing is crash proof. If you place the battery far enough backwards it does the craziest aerobatics on it's own with the throttle off.
hey , i jsut got the same one, how do you control it to take off ? thanks
Hi, you can take off by throwing it in the air on full throttle or from a water surface.
It will take off from short grass, snow or reasonably level dirt - just gun the throttle and haul back on the elevator! The plastic belly skid plate is pretty tough but probably not a good idea to continually scrape it on rocks, cement or tarmac though! You need flat water and gentle steering to make a clean take-off from water. It doesn't help that, because of the single servo running the ailerons and rudder together, the wrong aileron dips in the water as you swing the rudder to steer. But it's doable. 😉
How do you get the plane to go in reverse please?
Press and hold the right shoulder button for more than 2 seconds. EDIT! The throttle must be down first!
Thanks!
mine only flies upside down unless I'm pressing and holding the 2 top buttons. Help!
Weird. Maybe the flight controller is upside down. Were you able to figure it out?
yes, it was upside down. I inverted it and the thing flies like a champ!@@KremerFPV
I was wondering if someone took this controller apart? As I would like to put 2W 2.4ghz booster in it and in order to do so it would be nice if antenna in this controller was plug and play (ufl connector) NOT solder in.
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What camera?
Insta360 GO 2.
My first thought was: cool, but why do I need that when I got a drone? Second one: to surf on the water obviously! 😅
LOL :-) It's alway fun to fly unique airplanes.
@@KremerFPV I need to try once! :=
If I buy an extra battery, can I play longer? will the motor be overheating?? where can i get extra battery??

What do you mean? I don’t recommend running two batteries in parallel as it will be too heavy.
If you get some light cable and a swivelling connection, you could connect it to the battery on your truck. Then you could fly it around your head until you got dizzy and fell over - or the motor burnt out! 😜😁 🙄
Did you find a replacement battery?
What about part numbers for spare parts? Servo... Prop.... electric motor....
Also, what type of glue do you recommend?
Sorry but I don't know if spare parts are available (which is a major issue if they are not). EPP glue will be fine.
@@KremerFPV I had a chat session with a Banggood rep. I'm supposed to get the answer to my question regarding replacement 3 blade folding prop and other parts. I'll share when and IF I get a response.
@@paullebleu8209 Thanks!
Recommend to second plane? I am begginer and I have the apprentice stol s
Yes
What glue to use?
EPP glue.
Hot glue works well too
Nice video! RedwingRC has this plane in stock.
How to land this plane without damaging it?
Lower the throttle almost all the way down and glide to the ground. It will be safer for you to land it on water.
Point into the wind and just fly at the ground, flare and cut throttle, this thing is crash proof!
@@bartybollocks Well not quite! But it certainly beats anything else we've tried to Kamikazi! 😉😊
Has anyone tried running it on 3s? 🤔
Yep. Really peps it up. But keep an eye on the motor temperature and the battery connector and wiring - it's a bit light for 3s.
@@theoztreecrasher2647 changed it to xt30 and the pep ended me up in a power line
@@infospective Ah well, that's always a risk. Upgrading the plane's performance doesn't automatically improve the pilot's ability. 😜🤣🤣
THANKS, thanks...!!!!
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Привет. По русски говоришь?)
Sorry but no :-)
Need PNP version
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This has to be the biggest waist of money I have ever spent on this plane. It does not fly very well at all and the remote is the worse. Maybe I got a bad one I don’t know. Pulls hard to the right when trying to take off doesn’t want to lift out of the water very well. Throttle wide open and the stick turned all the way to the left just to try and get it to take off
Sorry to hear that. Mine worked pretty well so maybe you've got a bad one. I would try to return it for a refund or exchange it.
Have you adjusted the trim buttons on the radio? Also the troubleshooting page in the manual tells you to check the metal servo arms and make sure they're installed correctly and not bent. Between these three things I'm sure you'll find your problem
Garbage product... servo is junk, jittering all the while, and not accurate at all.
Thanks for sharing your feedback.