Quick update... the A-10 kit is very close to selling out of batch one. Never fear! Batch two will ship in about a week. If you use the "backorder" feature, your kit will ship first priority when batch two comes in stock. Thank you, everyone!
@@sethbettwieser Yep! Here are some DIY beginner kits: store.flitetest.com/search?s=get+started+package Also, this is a nice little ready to fly kit that does not require building: store.flitetest.com/eflite-delta-ray-one-rtf-electric-airplane-w-safe-efl9500/p862380
I have the E-flite A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 64mm EDF. It's huge, probably about the same size as this A-10. It takes a 6 cell pack and has a t8n of power. It can go full vertical and climb infinitely. It also has full control surfaces, flaps, navigation lights and retractable landing gear. It's absolutely gorgeous and it's painted with its standard grey camo look. Oh, it also comes bind and fly with a Spektrum receiver with AS3X and SAFE Select.
The photos you showed with the snow camo,those are all done in the field. Free hand and usually with hard water based paints. Meant to be temporary, so a little fuzziness and imperfections is actually more realistic. Cool touch.
yeah you can really tell how much the channel has matured. or was that just David windenstal if someone can correct me on his name I feel bad. I do miss a good slap in the face
I had to convert my temp to Fahrenheit, but its 97F here today and I've never seen snow before :/ so it's kind of nice seeing all these winter videos from American creators!
My first speed build kit I bought from you guys was a white foam F-22. Never painted it (or flew it) because I decided to take it to AirVenture 2015 and had a bunch of pilots and new friends sign it. But my next kit is definitely getting painted after seeing how great your A-10 turned out! Great job!
Amazing work Alex. Your piloting skills have very much improved since you started at flite test. I like how informative and entertaining your presentation of this kit is too. Keep up the good work guys!
A tip regarding waterproofing, Artist Fixative is amazing at waterproofing planes. Built an FT Explorer in an IKEA carton since FT foam is very lucky to be found in Europe, saying nearly any FT planes can be found. Unfortunatly IKEA multi-ply carton is some 50% heavier, but with fixative, I didn't even get a miscolorization of the carton when a wing ended up in a ditch for 10 min. After drying for one day, the wing was as new.
It looks absolutely gorgeous! Six months ago I would have never expected a FT A-10 to come out at all, let alone for it to have first appeared with a mounted airsoft gun doing strafing runs on a foam tank (that itself would later fly). The development, testing, and release turnaround on this model was blazing fast. Now when will you release the flying tank model? :P
Well damn, I don’t have time to make and fly planes any more, but a few years back it was my favorite thing to do. My favorite plane has always been the A-10 and it looks like I might be getting back into the hobby because of this, just need to figure out how to make time. Thank you guys for yet another great video and hopefully I can build and modify your model of the A-10 sometime in the future.
I'm a potter and at least to me I'm think @Josh Bixler can agree when you do what you love to do anyway it's more about getting other people to love it as much as you. not really thinking about this is a business.
Yo, a P-61 build would be sick. I've never made a request before, but I've been watching y'all's videos since the white foam days. I still remember the fist video I ever watched from this channel; it was David's afterburner modification on his EDF Vampire. Ever since then, you've released one mind-blowing video after another. Rocket planes, Minimoas, Spitfires, Warthogs, tanks... Seeing one of my favorite planes from WWII being brought to life by your expert craftsmanship would be pretty cool.
Fun fact: The a-10 warthog actually could tear though most armoured vehicle like butter and it shoot 70 rounds per sec and it only can vary 1000 rounds cuz of how heavy it would be
It looks fantastic. It makes sense to use propellers instead of EDF, but I'd fly it without the engine nacelles(?) for less drag. I would absolutely install an FPV setup and maybe a GoPro mount as well. Having that and flying through the deep valleys here in Norway would be so awesome.
Thought you might like to know I live in the UK just before the first gulf war I worked for a royal car break down Company and our fleet of ford transit vans had our logos painted on the roofs so A10 tank busters could practice targeting us and boy did they I could see the pilots face and after we went nose to nose he would swing around and give me and my mate's a wing wave it was awesome to experience and a little bit scary glad we are on the same side lol I wouldn't want to be an Iraqi Tank or convoy no way no how.bye the way your RC flight videos our the best on youtube glad I subscribed at the beginning it's just great to see how far you have progressed to the golf clubhouse now and have loads of space to fly just awesome now I am disabled and am stuck in bed for long periods your shows keep me entertained and full of hope that one day I can build my own kit and fly love the A10 kit brings back so many good memory's.
Cool tip on camo painting, if u collect some plants from around u are and include the shapes will add more character to it. And use random items like a mesh as well.
I know its been a few years sense you did this build and paint and not sure if you have learned this tip but. When you use a stencil and its not stuck down with adhesive you want to spray over the stencil edge towards the center and not towards the edge. It will give you a crisp line and less chance of under spray. Under spray is where it goes under the gap of the stencil and gives a hazy look to your lines. Second tip use a couple of light passes over the edges of the stencil and not try to cover/fill the edge of your pattern in one spray. If you want to use a stencil but want extremally crisp lines and you have a main body color. Spray a layer of clearcoat, mat, semigloss, or gloss depending on what you are looking for in shine. Then place your stencil where you want and use a pencil to lightly outline your stencil. then use automotive painters tape. It has less chance to stick to the paint. or go to your local Dollar store and get the cheapest painters tape. this will be your next best choice as the glue on it is weaker then higher priced painters tape but slightly stronger then Automotive painters tape. Also use brown packing paper to cover large areas and not a bunch of tape. It is cheaper as well as you have less of a chance of paint pulling. And last tip don't let your tape sit too long. if you have a fast drying paint take the tape off after 30 seconds of being done with that section. If you use slow drying paint wait no more then 5 minutes. You want to give the paint enough time to develop a skin but nor dry completely or you can end up pulling the paint from the edge of the tape. and don't let the tape sit on your plane for more then 10 minutes total. Oh one last tip DON'T press too hard on the tape, you want it to stick but you don't want it to be stuck.
Arctic camo is hands down the best paint job ever. My car has an arctic camo paint job, my dirt bike has an attic camp paint job. Next, My house will have a arctic camo paint job
Great job Alex. I had always heard that you couldn't paint when it' cold out. I never thought thru that if the plane is warm and the paint is warm, good to go. Thank you Alex!
I'm thinking of developing something (an RC Craft) that's just a little unconventional.... Who and how would I go about contacting someone at FT and try throwing some ideas at to get a feel for what might stick to the wall...?
1) LOVING y'all getting back to airplanes/jets with the content!!!! :D and very much looking forward to the P-40/Corsair release!! 2) Can't wait to see a ton of these at FF19! 3) That FT Warthog hoodie is too cool B-) 4) Are you planning on adding the wooden "FT Elements" aspect of this to your store as something that can be purchased separate from the kit? 5) Love you guys. So happy to see y'all getting to back to the core of what hooked so many of us to your channel!
Hey bud! The hoodie is coming soon, so keep a lookout for it ;) Also, the the elements will be available I believe as well! Agreed, cant wait to see these all flying at FF19!! Gonna be epic! ha - Stefan
This design is EPIC... Brilliant. Using the Gear fairings for twin-prop motor placement is insanely cool!! I haven’t built a speed-build in a long time... I will be building this kit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alex can you bring back FT Vlogs, I just watched all of them this last week and really enjoyed them. I wish there was more cuz I miss yours and Stefan’s shenanigans with challenges and everything and it made me laugh a lot
We do that with all of our kits.. Haven't folded a wing yet.. Does not tip stall..hmmm maybe we will have to post a video to FB or IG.. Thanks for the comment. -Alex
@@FliteTest I would actually be super interested in watching you guys perform stress tests on your kits. Not because I doubt the quality but because I think the process is really interesting.
Been absolutely addicted to your channel since I found it. But I need advice, want to build the triplane kit as my first ever plane, found a good deal on a transmitter second hand, spektrum dx 7i. Its older but is this still a decent transmitter for a new pilot? And could it be used for sims?
It is good. I would make sure that it is capable of utilizing DSMX protocol tho.. DSM2 is older and less reliable. To be able to use it for newer planes you will want DSMX. Hope this helps.. -Alex
Do you guys think you could maybe put full body stickers and designs for some builds, it would be awesome if you could slap on a design rather than painting it.
So, this would be appropriate for a noob pilot? I've loved the A-10 since I was a young boy. I can't wait to build this!!!! I would buy the giant-sized model if you made it.
When built and set up properly it is a very easy plane to fly. However, if you've never built a plane before you might want to start with something like a FT Simple cub or a FT Tiny Trainer. You will have a greater likelihood to have a successful and gratifying build process since you are new.. Hope this helps. Welcome to the hobby:) -Alex
FliteTest I'm confident in my building skills, but I've never flown before. I built plastic and balsa models growing up. R/C planes were my logical progression, but never had the time or money as a kid. Now I'm a grown up kid with a career! Thanks for the reply, Alex.
@@benjaminlesue1372 you won't regret the tiny trainer if you get one. I fly the mess out of them. I usually make replacement parts out of dollar tree foam board. Definitly a good first r/c model.
Came out soooo cool !!!! I live in Southern NH and we used to have the real ones flying by - usually about 4 at a time. Got to say - Your's in the best looking !!! Very cool - and another great video too !!!
@3:20 😂 You call that pummeled? I was in Truckee California once when it snowed 6 feet in 24 hours about 72 inches! We were in 32 foot snowdrifts! You know the place where the Donner party ate each other in the 1800s! @3:20 Pummeled 😂 😂 😂
Those big twin birds fly great. On that note, special request, big deHavilland Mosquito. One of the highest performing of WWII, and all formed plywood.
I so love what you guys are doing! Yet another great vid. I would love to see more WW2 aircraft specially a P38 lighting and maybe even an ME262. Would love to see if an RC P-38 would have the same issues the originals had in a dive. Keep on Keeping on!
@@Geeksmithing this is true I can't imagine the immense pressure they're under to grow a complete complex, I try to be understanding but it seems like I can't help but feel like they're turning their back on their RUclips roots unfortunately.
We still give free plans and a free build video. We want everyone to enjoy the hobby with or without supporting us financially. The store and sponsorships keep food on our table along with helping us go into schools with flight based STEM (FT STEM), hold events, outreach, and maintain a huge forum and knowledge share platform. Things have changed, but hopefully for the better while still honoring our values and vision to change lives through flight. :) JB
A nice build for sure, but I was waiting for the original. I just have a difficult time putting props on the leading edges of an A10. If you ever go with the original design, I'm in. Thanks for all the great videos.
This is SO COOL! Welcome to the 21st Century! You guys Deserve to succeed! Two Thoughts. 1. Turn it into a Pusher by putting the motors inside the engine pods and put an aerodynamic cone in front like on the SR71. HEY! There's an idea for a plane! 2. That plane needs Skis!
That is not snow. Lol I live in Montana and last year in Havre, Montana we got around 115 inches of snow With 54 mile an hour winds. BMSF derailed a train that had a snowplow on the front ( Called a Jordan spreader )Ya, we never made the news. Today we hit over 55 mile an hour gusts, the Rocky Mountains got around 60 mile an hour gusts he wind chill was around negative 50, ya we never made the news!!! My dad knows a guy that built houses on the east coast, he came out here and the house he started didn’t last one month in the wind. He said he’s never felt wind like that. If you don’t believe me, look up snow record for Montana! The wind blows so hard here that we have had semi-trucks blown off the road!!! Awesome vid!!! 👍👍👍👍
New project for you...Blade runner drone, Painted black with cool graphics, beefed up, more available tilt to the front units, all new tronics, Its Winter, so add ski's instead of wheels I'd have a blast!!
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Quick update... the A-10 kit is very close to selling out of batch one. Never fear! Batch two will ship in about a week.
If you use the "backorder" feature, your kit will ship first priority when batch two comes in stock. Thank you, everyone!
Do you guys sell a complete beginner's kit (DIY plane, motor, battery, remote controller, etc)?
Are plans available? And can we buy just the lazercut pieces separate?
@@sethbettwieser Yep! Here are some DIY beginner kits: store.flitetest.com/search?s=get+started+package
Also, this is a nice little ready to fly kit that does not require building: store.flitetest.com/eflite-delta-ray-one-rtf-electric-airplane-w-safe-efl9500/p862380
@@gavinm7446 We will offer a "short kit" with everything except the foam sometime in February. 👍
What about a Avro Arrow speed build kit....I would be all over that...but make it a pusher rather then a EDF.
I have the E-flite A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 64mm EDF. It's huge, probably about the same size as this A-10. It takes a 6 cell pack and has a t8n of power. It can go full vertical and climb infinitely. It also has full control surfaces, flaps, navigation lights and retractable landing gear. It's absolutely gorgeous and it's painted with its standard grey camo look. Oh, it also comes bind and fly with a Spektrum receiver with AS3X and SAFE Select.
"just one last thing......" Your enthusiasm is infectious! Thanks for braving the cold:)
Awesome job. Paint job was beautiful. Even in the cold of winter, you guys are still going strong and flying. Thank you.
bryan madewell NO THANK U
bryan hi
I'd still love to see a version of this kit with EDFs instead of wing pods.
Agreed
Why not both
@@Hydra_6544 if you use pigtail connectors, you can use edfs and motors to power. It’s just gonna need a monster battery.
The photos you showed with the snow camo,those are all done in the field. Free hand and usually with hard water based paints. Meant to be temporary, so a little fuzziness and imperfections is actually more realistic. Cool touch.
This is awesome, especially in the snow.
Man I've been here since the white foam days
Me too randomness w
Same here!
Same here
yeah you can really tell how much the channel has matured. or was that just David windenstal if someone can correct me on his name I feel bad. I do miss a good slap in the face
Antony Onishchuk i remember when they hit 500 subs
*Meanwhile in 60 degree weather Texas*
I wonder what snow looks like.
Love me some snow:) thanks for hangin out with us! -Alex
Yep I’m a Texan too! It was beautiful today! Got some good flying in
I had to convert my temp to Fahrenheit, but its 97F here today and I've never seen snow before :/ so it's kind of nice seeing all these winter videos from American creators!
Meanwhile is Wisconsin. -30 after wind chill.
It looks like,... like... white, and stuff.
My first speed build kit I bought from you guys was a white foam F-22. Never painted it (or flew it) because I decided to take it to AirVenture 2015 and had a bunch of pilots and new friends sign it.
But my next kit is definitely getting painted after seeing how great your A-10 turned out! Great job!
Amazing work Alex. Your piloting skills have very much improved since you started at flite test. I like how informative and entertaining your presentation of this kit is too. Keep up the good work guys!
Yes, it is also a good thing he has because if it say flew away it could have been buried in the coming load of snow
At least you guys got the props turning the correct directions, even if the thrust line is a bit too low. Does look great in the air!
I see those two Corsairs. I’ll probably spend the rest of the weekend thinking of what you will do with them.
A tip regarding waterproofing, Artist Fixative is amazing at waterproofing planes. Built an FT Explorer in an IKEA carton since FT foam is very lucky to be found in Europe, saying nearly any FT planes can be found. Unfortunatly IKEA multi-ply carton is some 50% heavier, but with fixative, I didn't even get a miscolorization of the carton when a wing ended up in a ditch for 10 min. After drying for one day, the wing was as new.
It looks absolutely gorgeous! Six months ago I would have never expected a FT A-10 to come out at all, let alone for it to have first appeared with a mounted airsoft gun doing strafing runs on a foam tank (that itself would later fly). The development, testing, and release turnaround on this model was blazing fast. Now when will you release the flying tank model? :P
Very cool! Love the 'Arctic Ops' paint job. All it needs now is a snarling Polar Bear face on the nose.
Well damn, I don’t have time to make and fly planes any more, but a few years back it was my favorite thing to do. My favorite plane has always been the A-10 and it looks like I might be getting back into the hobby because of this, just need to figure out how to make time. Thank you guys for yet another great video and hopefully I can build and modify your model of the A-10 sometime in the future.
Looks so much nicer than the crappy brown, totally worth painting these foam board planes!
A bit of paint makes all the difference!!
Love this channel. So happy to see Josh turn his RUclips channel into a business.
I think Chad kapper started it right?
😂yah it was originally Chad’s
I'm a potter and at least to me I'm think @Josh Bixler can agree when you do what you love to do anyway it's more about getting other people to love it as much as you. not really thinking about this is a business.
I doubt these guys have ever "worked" a day in there lives! That's the best part about doing what you love
Yo, a P-61 build would be sick. I've never made a request before, but I've been watching y'all's videos since the white foam days. I still remember the fist video I ever watched from this channel; it was David's afterburner modification on his EDF Vampire. Ever since then, you've released one mind-blowing video after another. Rocket planes, Minimoas, Spitfires, Warthogs, tanks...
Seeing one of my favorite planes from WWII being brought to life by your expert craftsmanship would be pretty cool.
im thinking about doing a desert camo for my A-10
Very Very Cool!! That A-10 with that quick'n'dirty paint job looks awesome!
Fun fact: The a-10 warthog actually could tear though most armoured vehicle like butter and it shoot 70 rounds per sec and it only can vary 1000 rounds cuz of how heavy it would be
AND it costs $400,000 to fire rounds for 12 seconds!
BRRRRRRRRRRRRT
Love it! Spring time is calling for at least a four man airsoft a-10 battle at the new park!!
This is the coolest plane ever built with that camo. I must do one as well.
It looks fantastic. It makes sense to use propellers instead of EDF, but I'd fly it without the engine nacelles(?) for less drag. I would absolutely install an FPV setup and maybe a GoPro mount as well. Having that and flying through the deep valleys here in Norway would be so awesome.
I just thought of this but you should do the Winnebago from spaceballs
Thought you might like to know I live in the UK just before the first gulf war I worked for a royal car break down Company and our fleet of ford transit vans had our logos painted on the roofs so A10 tank busters could practice targeting us and boy did they I could see the pilots face and after we went nose to nose he would swing around and give me and my mate's a wing wave it was awesome to experience and a little bit scary glad we are on the same side lol I wouldn't want to be an Iraqi Tank or convoy no way no how.bye the way your RC flight videos our the best on youtube glad I subscribed at the beginning it's just great to see how far you have progressed to the golf clubhouse now and have loads of space to fly just awesome now I am disabled and am stuck in bed for long periods your shows keep me entertained and full of hope that one day I can build my own kit and fly love the A10 kit brings back so many good memory's.
Yall... I miss the Alex & Stephen team up videos... Please bring more out. Also with weird silly challenges. They were so funny.
Cool tip on camo painting, if u collect some plants from around u are and include the shapes will add more character to it. And use random items like a mesh as well.
BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT
Me have good videos
man i have always loved that A-10. i might have to build one now. Nice paint job, Alex!
Cold lol i mean cool, Now all you guys need to do, is make a smoke system that fits in where the EDF should be. its wasted real-estate without it .
i built my own plane out of cardboard
Props to the Flitetest crew for creating such awesome and successful kits.
Excllent build; and that paint job, WOW!
Agree with Lost Wax......your enthusiasm is infectious!!
When will the edf power pack will be out and is there international shipping to Indonesia???
I like this kit, I always by kit form for all my RC. Gives you a better understanding of build .
Should build a Horten HO 229
Poet Fox it’ll just fall apart in the air.
@@willasproth I doubt
Dude yess
Poet Fox well, if they wanted it to be realistic
An afterburner would make it even cooler.
I know its been a few years sense you did this build and paint and not sure if you have learned this tip but. When you use a stencil and its not stuck down with adhesive you want to spray over the stencil edge towards the center and not towards the edge. It will give you a crisp line and less chance of under spray. Under spray is where it goes under the gap of the stencil and gives a hazy look to your lines. Second tip use a couple of light passes over the edges of the stencil and not try to cover/fill the edge of your pattern in one spray.
If you want to use a stencil but want extremally crisp lines and you have a main body color. Spray a layer of clearcoat, mat, semigloss, or gloss depending on what you are looking for in shine. Then place your stencil where you want and use a pencil to lightly outline your stencil. then use automotive painters tape. It has less chance to stick to the paint. or go to your local Dollar store and get the cheapest painters tape. this will be your next best choice as the glue on it is weaker then higher priced painters tape but slightly stronger then Automotive painters tape. Also use brown packing paper to cover large areas and not a bunch of tape. It is cheaper as well as you have less of a chance of paint pulling. And last tip don't let your tape sit too long. if you have a fast drying paint take the tape off after 30 seconds of being done with that section. If you use slow drying paint wait no more then 5 minutes. You want to give the paint enough time to develop a skin but nor dry completely or you can end up pulling the paint from the edge of the tape. and don't let the tape sit on your plane for more then 10 minutes total. Oh one last tip DON'T press too hard on the tape, you want it to stick but you don't want it to be stuck.
Arctic camo is hands down the best paint job ever. My car has an arctic camo paint job, my dirt bike has an attic camp paint job. Next, My house will have a arctic camo paint job
Attic camo
I don't know about everyone else but everytime you guys do something awesome I'm cheering along with you guys I love it thanks for another great video
Can't help but smile and chuckle with the commentary..love you guys..thanks for sharing..
Thanks for hanging out with us!
Great job Alex. I had always heard that you couldn't paint when it' cold out. I never thought thru that if the plane is warm and the paint is warm, good to go. Thank you Alex!
Good luck cameraman... Alex made it invisible.. Might as well fly it at night.. Great build...
I'm thinking of developing something (an RC Craft) that's just a little unconventional.... Who and how would I go about contacting someone at FT and try throwing some ideas at to get a feel for what might stick to the wall...?
1) LOVING y'all getting back to airplanes/jets with the content!!!! :D and very much looking forward to the P-40/Corsair release!!
2) Can't wait to see a ton of these at FF19!
3) That FT Warthog hoodie is too cool B-)
4) Are you planning on adding the wooden "FT Elements" aspect of this to your store as something that can be purchased separate from the kit?
5) Love you guys. So happy to see y'all getting to back to the core of what hooked so many of us to your channel!
Hey bud!
The hoodie is coming soon, so keep a lookout for it ;) Also, the the elements will be available I believe as well!
Agreed, cant wait to see these all flying at FF19!! Gonna be epic! ha - Stefan
Just awesome, keep that cool content coming Flitetest!
This design is EPIC... Brilliant. Using the Gear fairings for twin-prop motor placement is insanely cool!! I haven’t built a speed-build in a long time... I will be building this kit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
LETS GOO! ;) if your a kit guy.. here is the link bud! Keep on building and happy flying friend - Stefan
A-10: bit.ly/2sIy4p9
@@FliteTest did....did you just type the wrong "you're"?
The camouflage is so good that if you crash it you won’t find it! 😂
Alex can you bring back FT Vlogs, I just watched all of them this last week and really enjoyed them. I wish there was more cuz I miss yours and Stefan’s shenanigans with challenges and everything and it made me laugh a lot
After saying "coming in for a strafing run" all I heard was BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
U mean BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT
Sheessh -8 degrees here in Michigan, My A-10 kit arrives tomorrow
Y'all should stress test one of these, like do stalls, and pull back really hard, stuff like that
We do that with all of our kits.. Haven't folded a wing yet.. Does not tip stall..hmmm maybe we will have to post a video to FB or IG.. Thanks for the comment. -Alex
@@FliteTest I would actually be super interested in watching you guys perform stress tests on your kits. Not because I doubt the quality but because I think the process is really interesting.
Seconded.
I love watching and reading stuff about R&D, so that would be a definite watch for me.
Check out our FB live from a couple weeks ago. We try to break it live and also play with stalls and slow flight. :)
My main flyer has always been the Mighty Mini Arrow, and Scout, but you have inspired me to build a bigger rc plane.
Attach bombs to a A-10 and have a battle (fake bombs)
Why fake
*How about guided bombs ? Or fireworks*
I like that idea alot
@@randombosniak8986 because that would be illegal
@@Proger-sj8cj thats a good idea
Glad you added FPV, that's awesome
Am new and I subscribed and hit the notification button am from Jamaica love from here I would love a kit but am poor 😥😥 so keep up the good job
I just finished building mine! Great looking plane. I bet she will take off vertical like the Bloody wonder.
Been absolutely addicted to your channel since I found it. But I need advice, want to build the triplane kit as my first ever plane, found a good deal on a transmitter second hand, spektrum dx 7i. Its older but is this still a decent transmitter for a new pilot? And could it be used for sims?
It is good. I would make sure that it is capable of utilizing DSMX protocol tho.. DSM2 is older and less reliable. To be able to use it for newer planes you will want DSMX. Hope this helps.. -Alex
@@FliteTest thanks Alex, I'll do some research on DSMX. I'd like to be able to grow as a pilot without needing to upgrade transmitters too soon.
Get a qx7
That’s a GREAT A-10 build with a awesome camo puzzle looking pain job!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I love how Stephan turns into a five year old every time something sketchy or even just unknown gets in the air. "It's flying! It's flying!"
I'm the same. Thankfully I got kicked outa Barstucks before ordering.
I think that too
I just bought my first rc airplane, ever. The Flite Test A-10. I can't wait!!!!!!!
Do you guys think you could maybe put full body stickers and designs for some builds, it would be awesome if you could slap on a design rather than painting it.
You guys really inspired me to build my own glide and a friend off mine gave my his own play and i was so happy
So, this would be appropriate for a noob pilot? I've loved the A-10 since I was a young boy. I can't wait to build this!!!! I would buy the giant-sized model if you made it.
When built and set up properly it is a very easy plane to fly. However, if you've never built a plane before you might want to start with something like a FT Simple cub or a FT Tiny Trainer. You will have a greater likelihood to have a successful and gratifying build process since you are new.. Hope this helps. Welcome to the hobby:) -Alex
FliteTest I'm confident in my building skills, but I've never flown before. I built plastic and balsa models growing up. R/C planes were my logical progression, but never had the time or money as a kid. Now I'm a grown up kid with a career! Thanks for the reply, Alex.
@@benjaminlesue1372 you won't regret the tiny trainer if you get one. I fly the mess out of them. I usually make replacement parts out of dollar tree foam board. Definitly a good first r/c model.
Came out soooo cool !!!! I live in Southern NH and we used to have the real ones flying by - usually about 4 at a time. Got to say - Your's in the best looking !!! Very cool - and another great video too !!!
Very nice well done.
I see that huge sportster in the background. looking good!
What is the FPV gear you used on the A10?
Ha not sure why; but Alex’s enthusiasm and excitement is always fun to hear. That paintjob makes it look pretty baller.
I wish I can by this plane kit or a small drone in India for my self on my birthday 02/June.😍
Are you trying to get someone to buy a drone/plane kit for you?
Happy late by one day b day it's June 3rd right now for me
That was a really fun one guys! Thanks!
Hey, do you mind me asking what mic(s) you are using for your audio? I am looking for a new setup and you sound great! Cheers.
Thanks for stoppin by again. We have used a lot of different mics over the years, but our go to is the Shure vp83. Hope this helps. -Alex
FliteTest it does help, thanks Alex.
Awesome kit and great flying
lol, theres alot more steaks on the line
I'm beginning to think the most dangerous aspect of your flying is hitting, or being hit by, the quads filming! :D
Awesome build!
@3:20 😂 You call that pummeled?
I was in Truckee California once when it snowed 6 feet in 24 hours about 72 inches! We were in 32 foot snowdrifts! You know the place where the Donner party ate each other in the 1800s!
@3:20 Pummeled 😂 😂 😂
That must have been the hundred year snow. We had four feet of snow on the roof and the six foot high fence in the backyard wasn't seen for a while.
it was a blazing 95 out the other day (trying to summon the Texan commenter here)
That's nothing in the bighorns were you can wait 10 days before roads are clear and its just 50 foot tall walls surrounding you
Zenmasterme. Duh, in the Netherlands we had a massive 2 inches of snow and it lasted almost a whole week!
Awesome Job Alex and nice flying skills too!
Make a V-1 and shoot it down with the A-10.
Drake Tamer no, with a spitfire!
@@bobeveryday15 Yep!
Drake Tamer. Yeah, and equip the V1 with explosives and switches at the wingtips.
The A10 is a 10/10 must build
Hey Alex, How About Some A-10 Snow Skis!? Thanks
definitely thought about it. Not enough time in the day:) Will try to get some ski ops in before the end of this winter:) -Alex
Those big twin birds fly great. On that note, special request, big deHavilland Mosquito. One of the highest performing of WWII, and all formed plywood.
Do an a6m zero build please !!!!!
Zero % chance of that happening. heh heh heh...
I think they want a reusable plane. Not one that substitutes landing gear for "anything in the area that looks like a good target to face plant in"
I so love what you guys are doing! Yet another great vid. I would love to see more WW2 aircraft specially a P38 lighting and maybe even an ME262. Would love to see if an RC P-38 would have the same issues the originals had in a dive. Keep on Keeping on!
If flite test replies on this video, all drinks on me
Scope Gamers I like coffee. ;)
I'll show this post at the tavern .. you will get the bill in the mail :)
Nice try.
@@joshuamelvin right on 😂
@@-.-...---7 lol thanks😂
This is favorite plane you guys offer.
I absolutely love the A-10! It's my favorite plane of all time.
I thought it was going to be a video not a sales pitch 😶
They have salaries to pay.
I know I just miss the way it used to feel.
@@shilohstore6086 I can understand that! Sadly a necessary evil as these channels continue to grow. :(
@@Geeksmithing this is true I can't imagine the immense pressure they're under to grow a complete complex, I try to be understanding but it seems like I can't help but feel like they're turning their back on their RUclips roots unfortunately.
We still give free plans and a free build video. We want everyone to enjoy the hobby with or without supporting us financially. The store and sponsorships keep food on our table along with helping us go into schools with flight based STEM (FT STEM), hold events, outreach, and maintain a huge forum and knowledge share platform.
Things have changed, but hopefully for the better while still honoring our values and vision to change lives through flight. :)
JB
A nice build for sure, but I was waiting for the original. I just have a difficult time putting props on the leading edges of an A10. If you ever go with the original design, I'm in. Thanks for all the great videos.
Camouflage .... it'll look great from distance..... hang on a minute, shouldn't it be invisible?
This is SO COOL! Welcome to the 21st Century! You guys Deserve to succeed!
Two Thoughts.
1. Turn it into a Pusher by putting the motors inside the engine pods and put an aerodynamic cone in front like on the SR71. HEY! There's an idea for a plane!
2. That plane needs Skis!
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Love your channel! You guys rock. You all seem so genuine with genuine stoke everytime you fly.
I’ve been on board for five years now...haven’t EVER got a reply from FT
Thanks for hangin with us Dylan. You rock dude:) -Alex
WOW! Thank you kindly! Keep up the great work!
That is not snow. Lol I live in Montana and last year in Havre, Montana we got around 115 inches of snow With 54 mile an hour winds. BMSF derailed a train that had a snowplow on the front ( Called a Jordan spreader )Ya, we never made the news. Today we hit over 55 mile an hour gusts, the Rocky Mountains got around 60 mile an hour gusts he wind chill was around negative 50, ya we never made the news!!! My dad knows a guy that built houses on the east coast, he came out here and the house he started didn’t last one month in the wind. He said he’s never felt wind like that. If you don’t believe me, look up snow record for Montana! The wind blows so hard here that we have had semi-trucks blown off the road!!! Awesome vid!!! 👍👍👍👍
Another instant fellowship gratification vid, as usual!!! Keep Flite Testing!!!
Snow camo is best camo. She looks amazing. Nice one!
New project for you...Blade runner drone, Painted black with cool graphics, beefed up, more available tilt to the front units, all new tronics, Its Winter, so add ski's instead of wheels
I'd have a blast!!
Awesome fun watching the flight.
Wow them cameras are way better than my locked in one spot cam... Thanks for showing it
i really like the ducted fan idea better as it more closely resembles the orginal plane.