PS If I were flying this off our thick Florida grass regularly, I would probably put taller wheels on it. It gets by ok landing, but on the takeoff it felt like it was plowing through the grass rather than riding on top of it.
Thanks Dave. Yeah, channel growth has been on a steady climb. I mentioned in the video I can understand why this is a crowd pleaser. I look forward to spending more time with it.
LOL! And now you understand why I enjoyed mine so much. 😁 The new version seems to be pretty good - thinking I might print a cowel for balance. The foamie has to have the battery fully forward.
So glad you found this video. What ever happened to your red one we did the video on in Phoenix? I do enjoy this airframe. Thanks for checking in and great to hear from you.
You could call it "Blue Streak" or "The Vert"(vertical), as long as it's not Skid Mark(or end up as one) lol.😃 Gobs of power in any aircraft is never wrong....but I'd keep an eye on structural integrity. I just can't imagine anyone not having fun with a plane like that. AirHammer out!!
The worry I would have with this plane is losing orientation. No contrast between the upper and lower wings. Maybe I could spray paint the upper cross in red? orange? Yellow?
This lack of contrast got me as I was not able to regain orientation after some silly manuever. Overall I liked it. Easy to break down at the field fun to fly. Like you, not a fan of the supplied hardward servo arm to control surface. Some bolt holes did not line up well@@RCVideoReviews
How much does your Spitfire weigh? This motor is a hoot isn't it? You're really spinning that sucker @ 1450Kv. I've thought about putting a 9x7.5 or 8x8 on it.
@@RCVideoReviews It weighs around 2.3 pounds. Anything more than 8x5 (I barely found this prop) draws more that 70AMPs, it actually blew up my70 amps esc with the 8x5 prop, 3rd time flying. I'm using an 80A esc with 8x4. That 2.6A 60C Battery holds constant voltage during full load really well. I'm actually really pleased with the motor.
Sounds like you’re right on the edge. Mine spins a little slower than yours though so I still make it a try. I’m very happy with my Sunnysky motors too.
Thinking of making this my 1st sport plane. What SunnySky motor would recommend for us more normal pilots not wanting to "insanely" overpower this plane.
I want some advice, im getting the x2216 v3 1250kv for a project. I am 3d printing a plane. Its called the Gasby 3. Its a reverse sweep plane. You say that your plane is 2 pounds and my project plane comes out to about 2.3 pounds. Is my plane gonna have stability issues or will it be fine? 😅 seeing as how i am going for speed but im not sure the plane can handle it EDIT: I should note that the reason I'm concerned is because the gasby 3 follows the principle of the "flying wing" controls. I.e. I only get 2 control surfaces that act as both the ailerons and the elevators.
Anytime you put an overly powerful motor on a plane, you run the risk of increasing negative effects like torque roll, and p-factor. The good news is, you can always prop down if the negative effects outweigh the benefit you seek. I just flew a maiden two days ago that suffered from these effects.
@RCVideoReviews oh ok cool. I'm still new to the rc plane world and I've complicated things for myself by using a, essentially, a solid body plane that I fabricated myself. Have you had any experience with counter rotating props? Like where on one motor there are 2 sets of props and their rotations are opposing each other? I'm wondering if that would nullify the torque issues, if any. Or if there is any benifit to using it. Also, p-factor? Can you explain a bit what that means?
I haven't used counter rotating props, but you're on target with the correlation between torque mitigation. There are four forces involved in prop tuning: Torque, Slipstream, Precession, and P-Factor. Here's a wiki article on p-factor: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-factor
Mate this plane is awesome! What size lipo are you using? I'm ready to buy this plane from HK. The shipping is ridiculous at the moment! They want 570 bucks to ship this to Australia!
This plane is unbelievably fun to fly. Although, I have to post an update soon. One of the aileron control horns snapped off for no apparent reason during a takeoff. The repair was easy enough, but if that had been the elevator I could have lost the plane. Anyway, I'm using a 4s 2200. People belly laugh every time I launch it.
@@RCVideoReviews that's lucky that you saved it mate! Were the control horns the crappy ones that come with the plane? If i buy this plane i will fit right through horns with a plate on the other side of the control surface so it can't go anywhere. I really love Stiks they all fly awesome. I look forward to your review. Subbed :)
Yes, they were the white plastic horns that came with the kit. When I did the first look video I commented that the material was unfamiliar to me. I've got a little experience with the ailerons and the repair, so I'll tell you what I did: The slot for the horn is surrounded by enough hardwood that you can use screw-in horns. Just use a 3-4mm wood screw, tap the holes for the horn, harden with CA and you'll be ok. There is no top sheeting on the aileron so you can't use the clamping type (which I have repeatedly stated are the best type on this channel) without doing some additional surgery including removing the covering and adding a top plate. The existing hardwood for the slot works and it is wide enough. Just make sure to harden the holes with CA.
@@RCVideoReviews oh yeah i get what you mean! I've done a bit of plane building myself and using thin CA on threads is unbelievably strong. Good advice mate cheers. I'll get some off Hobbyking and we'll be in business! Would you say the horns should be about 15mm tall from the base?
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Great test and THANK YOU for showing how it performs on grass, for use grass field guys..... Hoping you have lots of fun with it....
You’re welcome. I’m happy to try and find ways for my videos to appeal to more people. I think this plane and I will become good friends.
PS If I were flying this off our thick Florida grass regularly, I would probably put taller wheels on it. It gets by ok landing, but on the takeoff it felt like it was plowing through the grass rather than riding on top of it.
Hey, you’ve reached over 2K! WooHoo! Congrats my man.
Great video again. I totally need to build one of these just for the fun.
Thanks Dave. Yeah, channel growth has been on a steady climb. I mentioned in the video I can understand why this is a crowd pleaser. I look forward to spending more time with it.
Looks like the every day fun plane 😁 nice job 👍🛩
Thanks Richard - This would be a very good daily flier. Lots of fun.
LOL!
And now you understand why I enjoyed mine so much. 😁
The new version seems to be pretty good - thinking I might print a cowel for balance. The foamie has to have the battery fully forward.
So glad you found this video. What ever happened to your red one we did the video on in Phoenix? I do enjoy this airframe. Thanks for checking in and great to hear from you.
Tks RC Guy, on my wish list at HK. No Tellin when it will restock,. No Covids bout done soon, hopefully
It's an awesome plane and worth the wait.
Ha! Sick Stick!! - - Amazing John, that thing is like a Jr. twin to my Ultra Stick, now lets see a nice hand launch lol! Enjoy it brother !! Cheers..
We have something planned for a different kind of takeoff. ;)
You could call it "Blue Streak" or "The Vert"(vertical), as long as it's not Skid Mark(or end up as one) lol.😃 Gobs of power in any aircraft is never wrong....but I'd keep an eye on structural integrity. I just can't imagine anyone not having fun with a plane like that. AirHammer out!!
Yeah man. When in doubt, power out! It's a hoot, that's for sure.
You should dual rate the throttle. Standard power and ludicrous speed. Don't go to plaid, less you've got a three position switch available.
That's a neat idea.
The worry I would have with this plane is losing orientation. No contrast between the upper and lower wings. Maybe I could spray paint the upper cross in red? orange? Yellow?
The white squares on the top of the wing are very helpful for orientation. You're right about the side view though.
This lack of contrast got me as I was not able to regain orientation after some silly manuever. Overall I liked it. Easy to break down at the field fun to fly. Like you, not a fan of the supplied hardward servo arm to control surface. Some bolt holes did not line up well@@RCVideoReviews
I have an spitfire with an 80 amps ESC, and x2814 1450 KV, 4S 2600 60C - 8x4 prop 1000W; 8x5 prop 1100W. Plenty of thrust and a lot of speed😁.
How much does your Spitfire weigh? This motor is a hoot isn't it? You're really spinning that sucker @ 1450Kv. I've thought about putting a 9x7.5 or 8x8 on it.
@@RCVideoReviews It weighs around 2.3 pounds. Anything more than 8x5 (I barely found this prop) draws more that 70AMPs, it actually blew up my70 amps esc with the 8x5 prop, 3rd time flying. I'm using an 80A esc with 8x4. That 2.6A 60C Battery holds constant voltage during full load really well. I'm actually really pleased with the motor.
Sounds like you’re right on the edge. Mine spins a little slower than yours though so I still make it a try. I’m very happy with my Sunnysky motors too.
@@RCVideoReviews Nice! Good Luck!
I just ordered this plane, but our club has a grass field.
Do you think it could handle 3.5" tires?
If you can fit them in, I'm sure it would be fine.
Just a suggestion, duplicate that power system and stick it in a NerdNic Mig3, I bet you get close to 125MPH.
I built and flew a Nerdnic P39. That thing was crazy fast too.
@@RCVideoReviews I've seen the video. I think it's about the same as the Mig either with that power system will scream.
I hope you have that firewall glued in good. LOL. You just might fly that motor right of that plane,
Me too! I should probably go back and check on it from time to time.
Thinking of making this my 1st sport plane. What SunnySky motor would recommend for us more normal pilots not wanting to "insanely" overpower this plane.
Anything good for about 300w on a 9x6-10x6 prop with 3s or 4s would be just fine on this plane.
I want some advice, im getting the x2216 v3 1250kv for a project. I am 3d printing a plane. Its called the Gasby 3. Its a reverse sweep plane. You say that your plane is 2 pounds and my project plane comes out to about 2.3 pounds. Is my plane gonna have stability issues or will it be fine? 😅 seeing as how i am going for speed but im not sure the plane can handle it
EDIT: I should note that the reason I'm concerned is because the gasby 3 follows the principle of the "flying wing" controls. I.e. I only get 2 control surfaces that act as both the ailerons and the elevators.
Anytime you put an overly powerful motor on a plane, you run the risk of increasing negative effects like torque roll, and p-factor. The good news is, you can always prop down if the negative effects outweigh the benefit you seek. I just flew a maiden two days ago that suffered from these effects.
@RCVideoReviews oh ok cool. I'm still new to the rc plane world and I've complicated things for myself by using a, essentially, a solid body plane that I fabricated myself.
Have you had any experience with counter rotating props? Like where on one motor there are 2 sets of props and their rotations are opposing each other? I'm wondering if that would nullify the torque issues, if any. Or if there is any benifit to using it.
Also, p-factor? Can you explain a bit what that means?
I haven't used counter rotating props, but you're on target with the correlation between torque mitigation.
There are four forces involved in prop tuning: Torque, Slipstream, Precession, and P-Factor. Here's a wiki article on p-factor: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-factor
Mate this plane is awesome! What size lipo are you using? I'm ready to buy this plane from HK. The shipping is ridiculous at the moment! They want 570 bucks to ship this to Australia!
This plane is unbelievably fun to fly. Although, I have to post an update soon. One of the aileron control horns snapped off for no apparent reason during a takeoff. The repair was easy enough, but if that had been the elevator I could have lost the plane.
Anyway, I'm using a 4s 2200. People belly laugh every time I launch it.
@@RCVideoReviews that's lucky that you saved it mate! Were the control horns the crappy ones that come with the plane? If i buy this plane i will fit right through horns with a plate on the other side of the control surface so it can't go anywhere. I really love Stiks they all fly awesome. I look forward to your review. Subbed :)
Yes, they were the white plastic horns that came with the kit. When I did the first look video I commented that the material was unfamiliar to me.
I've got a little experience with the ailerons and the repair, so I'll tell you what I did:
The slot for the horn is surrounded by enough hardwood that you can use screw-in horns. Just use a 3-4mm wood screw, tap the holes for the horn, harden with CA and you'll be ok. There is no top sheeting on the aileron so you can't use the clamping type (which I have repeatedly stated are the best type on this channel) without doing some additional surgery including removing the covering and adding a top plate.
The existing hardwood for the slot works and it is wide enough. Just make sure to harden the holes with CA.
@@RCVideoReviews oh yeah i get what you mean! I've done a bit of plane building myself and using thin CA on threads is unbelievably strong. Good advice mate cheers. I'll get some off Hobbyking and we'll be in business! Would you say the horns should be about 15mm tall from the base?
@@jimbojones2457 The stock pieces are 15mm. The replacements I used are 30mm.
Prop? ON SETUP? 3s? 60A esc on motor?
Prop, battery, esc are listed in description. I don't know what you mean by "ON SETUP?"
If I use the link at your channel, do u get a commision?
Not at hobby king. I usually specify what n description of a link is an affiliate.
Apparently u enjoyed ur new toy.
Actual or calculated speed?
eCalc says pitch speed is 75mph with this setup but that doesn't account for airframe drag.
What cell count are you using for this ?
4s 9x5. Details in this video: ruclips.net/video/2UA0Vsw0bRA/видео.html
60a ESC on a 6s?
You'd have to test with a watt meter.
@@RCVideoReviews I was asking you what you were using actually, however ohms law is a pretty accurate baseline. 🤷♂️
That plane flies a 4s2200.