I added a little larger battery just to make the nose a little heavier. I found it to be just a tad tail heave. All in all it flies real nice right out of the box. TWO THUMBS UP
Nothing THAT small is "easy" to fly lol, not unless you`re pretty experienced at least.. Physics told me.. Small planes disappear fast, turn fast, and crash fast..
...the small micro planes are the best they fly great because they have auto stabilize 👍 coolest planes i ever flew... the big ones seem way too big now after flying the little ones..
I've had this plane for a few weeks now and what I noticed is the stabilized mode is too sluggish for me and the non-stabilized mode is too fast (due to the plane being small and fast for its size). So, the solution I came up with was to move the control horn linkages to the inner-most holes, resulting in greater deflection and more throw. Now the plane is quite agile with control authority in the stabilized mode, but totally uncontrollable non-stabilized. And if you slow it down, it starts to sink. Do you think a different motor with a bigger SF prop would help?
Looks like it's using a rudder/aileron mix in 6G mode, judging by the rather flat turns. It seems to fly tail-heavy too. Perhaps a little more wingspan would have helped.
Looks plenty fast enough and would seem like it has plenty of power but it seemed like that prop was more for zipping around rather than torque for vertical hover and acceleration but i bet a different prop would allow MUCH better 3d and slower flight
I learned to fly with a micro p51 mustang that i must've crashed well over 100 times BUT I knew to reinforce the wings n stuff with clear tape and flew in a field with tall grass by the time i had it mastered i ALSO had mastered the art of repair lol I've had SEVERAL bigger planes even up to 40cc gas HOWEVER it is ACTUALLY MORE relaxing and enjoyable to just throw one of these microplanes in the car ( unless you have a decent yard lol) and find a clearing and just fly lol
@@EssentialRC haha....it is compliment for your amazing flying skills that brought the best out of a mediocre plane & criticism for your injustice towards other planes which u fly carelessly making them look ordinary
I wanna know how it goes from taking off with wheels doing stalls and to me seems more powerful then suddenly has wheels when landing... I wanna know more about that hidden stunt plane
Is that 6G the same type of system thats I see in the Vtols that I see all over! Thank for letting me know you do have to know how to fly to begin with. Important
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To a beginner which would you suggest? This plane or the Original Volantex RC V761-1? I've watched both of your reviews but I cannot decide which to buy. And also, could you compare the battery life for both planes as well?
Great video. Thanks. This is the last thing I need, but of course I will get one. :) I hope you have affiliate links. I am a racing freestyle drone pilot who used to fly fixed wing (even lots of combat matches (RA Cores Gremlins)) but it turns out after flying drones for years I suck at fixed wing ha ha. But I'm just getting back into it and enjoying it a lot. Thanks again. (I have the xk a800 which is very nicely made. And the Volantex Saber 920 which I ended up crashing 3 times only to discover I had weakened the foam on the elevator when I built it. So when it reached a certain speed, you couldn't pull up ha ha ha. Don't feel like rebuilding it again. The big battery tears the nose apart, so this little 3D plane looks like it might be more fun. What happened to cheap profile 3d planes?? That's what I really want to learn on. Any suggestions if you happened to read this much? :)
Appreciate the feedback ! Cheap profile 3D planes? There are lots of kits out there but if you want something ready to fly then you might be interested in this. I've got one and will be doing a video review soon. bit.ly/radiolinkA560
Doesn't mention that in the instructions I got Dutch but I'll try again this weekend. It was super sensitive so hope there is some way of adding rates. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
The A600 will be much easier to fly esp on 6X mode, only that it is slight nose heavy so will tend to land fast but this can be corrected by pushing back the batts, playing with the rates n expo etc if u buy it with the X6 tx or fly it with jumper tx
also do I have to worry about the grammar in the description, is there a reason for it being bad? are these just lovely guys with a poor command of the English language on banggood?
Hayy Papi look for a high wing plane I guess, I am a beginner too but in my case I have 4+ years on simulators so I am allowed to start with a harder plane, search and ask much
hello , would this plane be good for me ? I have a micro calypso which has no assistance and can fly that I have only crashed once but softly and didn't break anything... thanks
Probably would be OK in 6G mode George but on the first few flights try and fly it in a field of long grass if possible. Then if you go down at least you won't hit the ground hard. The model is available here: www.banggood.com/XK-A430-2_4G-5CH-3D6G-System-Brushless-RC-Airplane-Compatible-Futaba-RTF-p-1038659.html?RUclips&p=R427033382918201512W Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
I would always recommend joining a club if you intend to take up RC flying seriously. If you are going to do that rather than dabble in it...then would be best to buy an RC trainer type model so you can learn properly (with assistance from the club) and work towards your BMFA 'A' certificate. It will save you a lot of money in the long run.
BMFA (British Model Flying Association). If you want to fly at a BMFA affiliated club and learn to fly properly, yes. You get insurance as part of that membership which, in these times, is a very good idea. Go to your local club first and they will tell you what's involved and a trainer that is best to buy. They might even have a club trainer model plane so you can have a few goes on that first.
The 6G mode is for beginners. It prevents the plane from rolling inverted and limits the bank angle. This is not an RC plane to start learning RC with though! Maybe second plane after flying a little trainer. For example, bit.ly/2WWZyEq
@@weirdscience8341 Nope , neither. It's a protocol unique to the XK X520/420 V-tols. Edit...Looks like someone above did an edit to their post. ;-) So this post should be changed to..."Spectrum - nope. And only standard Futaba S-FHSS protocol systems. Not the unique Futaba protocols for the XK X520/420 V-tols." :-)
its fast cos its using a brushless motor, brushed motor ones esp those with 8.5 mm motors allow more relaxed flying n is better suited for flying in small areas , but brushed motors burn out after 50 - 80 flights o average so hv to buy spares ones to change
At the moment it looks like it's only available in Mode 2. But on the product page there is a selection box for Model but only shows Mode 2. If Mode 1 becomes available I will let you know. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
my friend how are you please tell me witch one better want buy one of these dont worry about beginner just tell me witch one better XK A430 or XK DHC-2 DHC2 A600 thank you wait 4u
Very different planes Kanari. I would recommend DHC2 A600. Best to get it from Banggood here > www.banggood.com/XK-A600-4CH-3D6G-System-Brushless-RC-Airplane-Compatible-Futaba-RTF-p-974716.html?p=R427033382918201512W
Site? This is the link to buy this plane www.banggood.com/XK-A430-2_4G-5CH-3D6G-System-Brushless-RC-Airplane-Compatible-Futaba-RTF-p-1038659.html?RUclips&p=R427033382918201512W
I did mention that. In 3D mode it does take some getting used to. The only simple mod I might make is extending the length of the sticks by 100%. They are quite short and stubby which does make it difficult to control it precisely. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
I was told this plane couldn't hover with the original radio, you just proved them wrong!!!! Great flying.
I added a little larger battery just to make the nose a little heavier. I found it to be just a tad tail heave. All in all it flies real nice right out of the box. TWO THUMBS UP
You've been able to stop growing up .... but aging.... no.Thanks buddy for this little plane.
Nothing THAT small is "easy" to fly lol, not unless you`re pretty experienced at least.. Physics told me..
Small planes disappear fast, turn fast, and crash fast..
True. It is relatively small. But in 6G mode it's very easy to fly. 3D mode is different "kettle of fish" ! Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
...the small micro planes are the best they fly great because they have auto stabilize 👍 coolest planes i ever flew... the big ones seem way too big now after flying the little ones..
You're quite the pilot dude.
Watching again, good pilot.😮
Thanks ✌
I've had this plane for a few weeks now and what I noticed is the stabilized mode is too sluggish for me and the non-stabilized mode is too fast (due to the plane being small and fast for its size). So, the solution I came up with was to move the control horn linkages to the inner-most holes, resulting in greater deflection and more throw. Now the plane is quite agile with control authority in the stabilized mode, but totally uncontrollable non-stabilized. And if you slow it down, it starts to sink. Do you think a different motor with a bigger SF prop would help?
Looks like it's using a rudder/aileron mix in 6G mode, judging by the rather flat turns. It seems to fly tail-heavy too. Perhaps a little more wingspan would have helped.
This was the best review I've seen I wanted it but I was hesitant until I saw how well it performed under high winds
I had a different brand of this and it was the best micro plane I have ever brought
Looks plenty fast enough and would seem like it has plenty of power but it seemed like that prop was more for zipping around rather than torque for vertical hover and acceleration but i bet a different prop would allow MUCH better 3d and slower flight
Great video. Looks like a fun plane to fly! I might have to get myself on one of those.
Aging is inevitable ..... growing up is not.....LOL...thank you Dom, you brought me into childhood.
And let's hope that's where we stay buddy! Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
I learned to fly with a micro p51 mustang that i must've crashed well over 100 times BUT I knew to reinforce the wings n stuff with clear tape and flew in a field with tall grass by the time i had it mastered i ALSO had mastered the art of repair lol I've had SEVERAL bigger planes even up to 40cc gas HOWEVER it is ACTUALLY MORE relaxing and enjoyable to just throw one of these microplanes in the car ( unless you have a decent yard lol) and find a clearing and just fly lol
Which rc plane model was it tell me the infos and name pls
AF my 1st plane was a parkzone p51 mustang rtf i THINK you can find them on Amazon or ebay usually around 130-140$
My LAST one was a 67 inch Goldberg yak54 with crrc 40cc engine and 19 ×10 prop
You fly it so well
Y don't do justice to most planes but this one u certainly did ! Amazing flight from an ordinary plane
Is that a compliment? Not sure. No...fairly sure it isn't. 😬
@@EssentialRC haha....it is compliment for your amazing flying skills that brought the best out of a mediocre plane & criticism for your injustice towards other planes which u fly carelessly making them look ordinary
@@engineerahmed7248 Hilarious. What specific plane did I fly carelessly Ahmed? Please tell me.
Honestly this seems so much more like a "real" model, almost like my old Inverza, than most UMX planes do.
Looked nose-heavy. But that's correctable by moving the battery.
I wanna know how it goes from taking off with wheels doing stalls and to me seems more powerful then suddenly has wheels when landing... I wanna know more about that hidden stunt plane
Is that 6G the same type of system thats I see in the Vtols that I see all over! Thank for letting me know you do have to know how to fly to begin with. Important
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Is it easy to fly in correct front dirrection, when the plane flys to far?
It reminds me of the redbull air race planes
nice up close flight footage. 🖒
Thanks John. No point otherwise. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Is this the best cheap small rc plane? Better than the MINI P-51D MUSTANG? What do you think? Thank you very much. Best reviews on youtube!
It's more aerobatic and sensitive than the P51. Personally, I would go with the P51D. It's an awesome plane. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Great!!! Thank you!!
Would this be a good second plane? I think this would be nice because it is similar in size to the champ, but don't want to get in over my head.
Hmmm. No. It is quite fragile and more for intermediate to expert RC pilots. You would be better going for one of the Eachine Warbirds.
@@EssentialRC Thanks!
Great review! I just got this plane. I love it!
Just updating my posts GC. Want to do the same? ;-)
this would be nice if somehow you could use your own rx and transmitter... to take the jerky ness out of flying...
Futaba compatible, open tx.
To a beginner which would you suggest? This plane or the Original Volantex RC V761-1? I've watched both of your reviews but I cannot decide which to buy. And also, could you compare the battery life for both planes as well?
For a first plane the Volantex is much, much better.
@@Tomcat1412fly well that a prtoblem because i already ordered the a340 and the last plane i flew was on a rc sim
This one or the a600?
Great video. Thanks. This is the last thing I need, but of course I will get one. :) I hope you have affiliate links.
I am a racing freestyle drone pilot who used to fly fixed wing (even lots of combat matches (RA Cores Gremlins)) but it turns out after flying drones for years I suck at fixed wing ha ha. But I'm just getting back into it and enjoying it a lot.
Thanks again. (I have the xk a800 which is very nicely made. And the Volantex Saber 920 which I ended up crashing 3 times only to discover I had weakened the foam on the elevator when I built it. So when it reached a certain speed, you couldn't pull up ha ha ha. Don't feel like rebuilding it again. The big battery tears the nose apart, so this little 3D plane looks like it might be more fun. What happened to cheap profile 3d planes?? That's what I really want to learn on. Any suggestions if you happened to read this much? :)
Appreciate the feedback ! Cheap profile 3D planes? There are lots of kits out there but if you want something ready to fly then you might be interested in this. I've got one and will be doing a video review soon. bit.ly/radiolinkA560
Nice one sir! :) I've got one, but haven't flown it yet.. Doesn't the left-stick-click let you select the rates by the way?
Thanks for the review!
Doesn't mention that in the instructions I got Dutch but I'll try again this weekend. It was super sensitive so hope there is some way of adding rates. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Have a look at the screen while you press the left stick down Dom :)
But indeed.. the low rates seemed pretty much high enough as it is :)
Will do Dutch. It didn't beep or click so assumed it didn't do anything. Will try when I get home.
Can it float in the air, i mean is it powerful enough to hover in the air
It can do high alpha, but I've not been able to do a prop-hang with it.
Can you do a small giveaway?
That seems like a lot of fun for $79
It is. Complete ready to fly package. Can't be beat. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Any thoughts on this vs the Eachine P51D?
Go Eachine P51D. It's amazing fun to fly.
@@EssentialRC sweet. Thanks for the quick reply!
bit.ly/eachineMiniP51dMustang
In what particular airplane is the xk a430 design was patterned after?
I suspect the Edge 540. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Essential RC Thanks!
why if full throttle is in 6G mode, does the plane tilt to the left automatically?
Maybe to compensate for propellor torque?
HI,please can tell me,which is better i live in uk. Between xk a430 or xk a600 ,i can't decide
Answered your question on other video. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
The A600 will be much easier to fly esp on 6X mode, only that it is slight nose heavy so will tend to land fast but this can be corrected by pushing back the batts, playing with the rates n expo etc if u buy it with the X6 tx or fly it with jumper tx
also do I have to worry about the grammar in the description, is there a reason for it being bad? are these just lovely guys with a poor command of the English language on banggood?
Does anybody know what channel the transmitter is? I just want to know if it could be used for other RC planes
Futaba
What’s good for a no experience flyer which plane
Hayy Papi look for a high wing plane I guess, I am a beginner too but in my case I have 4+ years on simulators so I am allowed to start with a harder plane, search and ask much
Will it bind to Spectrum
Bind it to xk x6 TX, it has expo and rates programmed in it's models.
Hello! As I was placing my order at Banggood for this Edge A-430 rc plane, I came across these terms CN mode 2; US mode 2. Any thoughts about these?
Just means throttle is on the left stick. Is normal. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
@@EssentialRC Thanks Dom!
CN means Chinese warehouse, US means US warehouse.
@@crashstitches79 Thanks.
good
can you bind to your own controller?
As far as I know the answer is no but could be wrong. Suggest look at the product page. Link is in the video description. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
It uses FHSS protocol from Futaba, so you can bind your own transmitter with it.
Kashif S. Malik There are many fhss protocols, Futabas may not work.
Xk x6 is a nice cheap alternative.
hello , would this plane be good for me ? I have a micro calypso which has no assistance and can fly that I have only crashed once but softly and didn't break anything... thanks
Probably would be OK in 6G mode George but on the first few flights try and fly it in a field of long grass if possible. Then if you go down at least you won't hit the ground hard. The model is available here: www.banggood.com/XK-A430-2_4G-5CH-3D6G-System-Brushless-RC-Airplane-Compatible-Futaba-RTF-p-1038659.html?RUclips&p=R427033382918201512W Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Okay thanks so much i have a local flight club in pontefract so should i join that to get help from experianced flyers?
I would always recommend joining a club if you intend to take up RC flying seriously. If you are going to do that rather than dabble in it...then would be best to buy an RC trainer type model so you can learn properly (with assistance from the club) and work towards your BMFA 'A' certificate. It will save you a lot of money in the long run.
Ah okay thanks . Do i need to joing the brca to fly planes ?
BMFA (British Model Flying Association). If you want to fly at a BMFA affiliated club and learn to fly properly, yes. You get insurance as part of that membership which, in these times, is a very good idea. Go to your local club first and they will tell you what's involved and a trainer that is best to buy. They might even have a club trainer model plane so you can have a few goes on that first.
Is there a beginner mode??
The 6G mode is for beginners. It prevents the plane from rolling inverted and limits the bank angle. This is not an RC plane to start learning RC with though! Maybe second plane after flying a little trainer. For example, bit.ly/2WWZyEq
Can you use a spektrum receiver with this
Futaba
@@weirdscience8341 Nope , neither. It's a protocol unique to the XK X520/420 V-tols.
Edit...Looks like someone above did an edit to their post. ;-) So this post should be changed to..."Spectrum - nope. And only standard Futaba S-FHSS protocol systems. Not the unique Futaba protocols for the XK X520/420 V-tols." :-)
Boy that is fast for a indoor model.
It would have to be a big hall for it to be flown indoors but possible. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
its fast cos its using a brushless motor, brushed motor ones esp those with 8.5 mm motors allow more relaxed flying n is better suited for flying in small areas , but brushed motors burn out after 50 - 80 flights o average so hv to buy spares ones to change
Can this little guy take on wind?
Light wind. Yes. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
thank you man
If its 3d 6G why's it say on ebay 3D5g
small model nice
you good flyer
tried to order it just now...not available. and my world shattered....
Mine got delivered with a broke off right side tail elevator, still waiting for banggoods to reply
Particle Man did they get back to you?
Can you somehow change the mode? So the roll on the left ond so on?
At the moment it looks like it's only available in Mode 2. But on the product page there is a selection box for Model but only shows Mode 2. If Mode 1 becomes available I will let you know. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Essential RC Thanks man :)
my friend how are you please tell me witch one better want buy one of these dont worry about beginner just tell me witch one better
XK A430 or XK DHC-2 DHC2 A600 thank you wait 4u
Very different planes Kanari. I would recommend DHC2 A600. Best to get it from Banggood here > www.banggood.com/XK-A600-4CH-3D6G-System-Brushless-RC-Airplane-Compatible-Futaba-RTF-p-974716.html?p=R427033382918201512W
Sir what is the price of this Rc plen
Like 80
how much for this
Awesome
I went to your site, but could not find any planes there.
Site? This is the link to buy this plane www.banggood.com/XK-A430-2_4G-5CH-3D6G-System-Brushless-RC-Airplane-Compatible-Futaba-RTF-p-1038659.html?RUclips&p=R427033382918201512W
I am in Australia.
It says that they cannot ship to me.
Coooooooolllllllllll!!!
I like to get one Plane But I can get one by money order
How fast
It's not for beginner ...
Thats looks way twitchy!
I did mention that. In 3D mode it does take some getting used to. The only simple mod I might make is extending the length of the sticks by 100%. They are quite short and stubby which does make it difficult to control it precisely. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Great pilot good job man nice flying..