Ultimate RC Plane Guide for Beginner RC Pilots PART 1 - HobbyZone Champ - TheRcSaylors
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
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The highly requested RC Plane guide for beginners is here with this first installment of how to fly an RC plane. In this video, we will fly the HobbyZone Champ RTF (ready to fly) airplane. We will show you how easy this is to fly right out of the box. We will also teach you the controls so you will know exactly how to fly an rc plane. Be sure to subscribe an turn on the notification bell because this guide will be perfect to help you learn how to fly RC airplanes.
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This plane has now been discontinued. We recommend this one instead: bit.ly/2Q7ZBiF
Buy the Hobby Zone Champ RTF (ready to fly) here: bit.ly/2ONRHIh
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Buy the Hobby Zone Champ RTF (ready to fly) here: bit.ly/2ONRHIh
This plane has now been discontinued. We recommend this one instead: bit.ly/2Q7ZBiF
The highly requested RC Plane guide for beginners is here with this first installment of how to fly an RC plane. In this video, we will fly the HobbyZone Champ RTF (ready to fly) airplane. We will show you how easy this is to fly right out of the box. We will also teach you the controls so you will know exactly how to fly an rc plane. Be sure to subscribe an turn on the notification bell because this guide will be perfect to help you learn how to fly RC airplanes.
Disclosure: This description box contain affiliate links.
This plane has now been discontinued. We recommend this one instead: bit.ly/2Q7ZBiF
Buy the Hobby Zone Champ RTF (ready to fly) here: bit.ly/2ONRHIh
Extra Batteries: bit.ly/2YczfMw
Charge more than one battery at a time with this 1S charger: bit.ly/33LMxAP
The products in this video are rated for ages 14+.
Support TheRcSaylors
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TheRcSaylors I am the 309th viewer
Your Chanel is awsome, Abbie is cool, usually when a couple do videos , ones always annoying, you two are so nice, I'd love that plane for my son for Xmas, he's 16 n we only have cheap drones, I'd love this 👍🏻
Rc saylors can you guys tell me a good waterproof hobby grade rc car/truck under 150$
Mine lasted 5 minutes, hit the grass and ripped the tail rudder off. Doesn't seem to have replacement parts available. So I guess I paid almost $100 for 5 minutes of fun.
I would recommend buying something with replaceable parts.
I'm really disappointed with this product
Easy fly rc
I absolutely love the micro planes... so much fun
100% agree my friend 👍⚓😎
I have shifted to mostly micro scale. They continue to improve the small planes. With the stability systems in them, it doesn't matter any more. The detail is getting better on them too!
Take the landing gear off and put a piece of packing tape under the nose..looks awesome,and won't tip over on the landing..when this video came out I ordered mine..still looks brand new..not so touchy on my dxe radio..love it,I love your channel..thanks Abby and Nate..
Omg and you could put mini pontoons on it for lakes and stuff
How is this channel as popular as it is?
Pretty high quality videos and frequent uploads, they should have more subs
Loved the way it flew so much i bought one. Well done guy's.
7:36 Abby demonstrates "twirler's launch."
Great older model airplane! Plenty of spare parts available as well. Love that you guys brought this one out for the beginner's! Nice job 😁👍
Great video! You guys really have me wanting to try the hobby very soon and this video helps me with taking my first step. After reading a few comments on damage that happens to the plane, and others like this for that matter do you have a video that gives repair tips that even a complete beginner can perform? If hate for my first flight to be very short due to a broken plane, but if I knew how to fix it right away that will at least get me back in the air ASAP. Thank you guys for making these great videos. I’m planning on watching the entire beginner series.
Would the carbon cub s+ be a good plane for windy days? Where I live it’s usually always 8-12 mph winds and I want something that can handle wind. If not the carbon cub s+ what would be a good plane for wind? thanks!
I own one and they are amazing!!
Because of y’all, I “flew” and “landed” (lol) an RC plane for the first time today. I’m normally into drones and bashers but I snagged a Volantex Mini Trainstar on sale just to see if planes are as fun as y’all make it look. Despite the 10mph winds, I chunked it into the wind and instantly became hooked. I hope you guys continue the beginner series. It’s been very helpful. I’m definitely buying the transmitter you recommend when I’m ready to graduate to the next level. Thanks so much for your excellent, entertaining, and educational content. You guys are awesome. I’ll be supporting y’all in some way soon.
People may not be aware that the Champ RTF has hi/lo dual rate capability . The transmitter defaults to high rates , but you can switch to low rates by pushing IN the right transmitter stick . That could be helpful for beginners who tend to over-control .
Thank you guys so much for this series🙏🏾 thanks to you two, I know where to begin with rc planes🙌🏾
Would you recommend this over a hobby zone sport cub s?
Depends on what you want out of the plane. Cub s has ailerons and self leveling and is more involved where the Champ just uses dihedral, rudder and Elevator. They both fly really good.
I have a mobile hobby shop called Born again rc Airplanes.
I give free lessons with every plane. Have been in business for 5 years. Have been flying line control and rc since 1966.
The plane's I have the most success on training newbies are the sport cub s. The Apprentice with safe. And the mini Apprentice. I have used the Champ some. But I prefer to train on a 4 channel plane. It's a great hobby and it's the only hobby where you need sunscreen for your teeth. As you are always looking up and grinning.
@@iceeman32y What does 4 channel mean, what channel does this plane have? Thanks for responding!
Every channel will control a system on the plane or vehicle boat. So the champ has throttle, rudder,elevator. The Apprentice has 4 same as the champ but also has ailerons. One of my planes has the 4 previously mentioned plus retractable landing gear, flaps and air brakes. So hope that helps. My transmitter has 9 channels so I can control 9 things. But you can put two things on the same channel. But you need to do some reading and research.for that .
New subscriber here. This question is more for Abby. For a first plane for an older adult, would you recommend the OMP Hobby S720 or the Champ RTF?
litesronno1shome I think I’m going to by the champ for spare parts if needed
Whether you're looking for your first plane, or you have been flying models for 25 yrs, this little Champ is just fun. Cheers
I don't know this one. Never did see it fly.. cool cool stuff.. NC❤ MOUNTAINS🌨🌬 back yard RC.AND MORE.🏞 Thanks for sharing ..
Now. I did comment be for I watched.all the way. You got. Me.. I just love this. Plan. !!! Just know the smart charger is first. In stock hobby town:)
What a truly awesome little plane 👍⚓😎
Nice review of a nice beginner rc model aircraft that is also fun to fly. One thing: primary altitude input is throttle, not the elevator. One of the first mistakes in flight training is not understanding controls rotating the aircraft about their respective axes and the primary role of thrust. Another is keeping aileron input in turns resulting in too much roll. And, of course, not coordinating rudder in turns to prevent slipping and loss of lift on the wing. Each plane will have its own peculiarities which require learning how to accommodate them. Old USCG HC-130H and HU-16E driver (and "frustrated palm trees", i.e., helos), sends.
As soon as I can afford one I would like to try again flying RC aircraft. I look forward to watching your series for beginners.
That was the plane I started with ten years ago..loved it..good job guys..ten minute flight
THAT is SOOOO AWESOME!! I WOULD BUY that in a heart beat, but I have two planes now that I have not flown!! GREAT job ABBY!! LOVE Nate's launch....sorta like his onesie OVER the leggings!! Thanks Saylors for the fun and honest review! 💟👍😘
What a shame they don't make a bush plane version and put some big tundra tyres on it, it might have been able to land on grass without nosing over then. Still, it seems to be quite happy landing upside-down! 🤣👍🏼
Early squad where you guys at (: FYI already have this plane ⚓️⚓️⚓️😊😊😊👍👍👍👍👍
Yo!
Lucky-Lucky! I would love to own this. 😍
Fam Jay & Other Crew in the house!!
TheRcSaylors yes yes my friends and has TheRCSayolrs stickers to on my plane ✈️⚓️⚓️⚓️
Sorry not here!
I have owned one of these for years they are great little planes here is a link to one of my videos on it ruclips.net/video/zLwIgrCLEb0/видео.html I also have some videos where I mounted a hawk eye camera on it 4 fpv
Nate the wings are concave shape which will only produce lift when the plane is upright. If they are turned upside down then you will push the plane into the ground as you have found out during this video. Thanks for all you do. Have a great evening
Thumbnail, under $100!
Me, *gos on amazon and finds out that it’s like $102*
Also me, RRIIGGHHTT..........
Lol if you go on flight tests website you can find it for 99$
This is like the oldest plane in history
And still flying STRONG and super Awesome 👍⚓😎
It has never been discontinued ( like some others ) because it's a GREAT beginner plane !
Literally the best first plane lmao even better than the duet.
The Champ is a great first plane! Love mine! 30+ planes in my hanger now.....
That would be the Wright Flyer, first launched in the Kill Devil Hills region of North Carolina near a town called Kitty Hawk. :)
This isn't meant as snark. I'm an Air Force veteran and I love aviation and its history. Aim High!
Only took me five minutes to tree mine. Was a great little beginner plane. Highly recommended.....😁
Did you ever recover it? Hope so, as it IS an awesome little budget plane 👍⚓😎
Oh yeah... Flew it a ton, then passed it on.. Into r/c cars now !
Rick Noah it’s like my sport cub. Second day of flying I managed to kite it out of sight. Great learning planes!
I wish the rudder was on left stick. I just feel learning the rudder should be where it will be on other planes. I actually like teaching on a 3 channel with no ailerons, so they learn to use rudder vs yank and bank.
That is one school of thought, for sure. Rudder on the right stick like this does remind us of flying bank and yank with Aelerons. MOST people dont even care about rudder at all on 4 channel planes, except for landings and stunt flying. As long as you are helping others get in the air safely, we applaud you 👍⚓😎
Daniel Hutchens there is two modes on that switch above the power switch that will make the rudder function off of the left stick like we're all used to!
@@mtbviper7153 good to know.
Daniel Hutchens the Hobbyzone Sport Cub S is basically this plane with 4 channels.
Awesome plane. Can you also take off from the ground?
I understand that this vid is a year old but, imma gonna commit anyways. I am a sub but, I'm not awesome, I'm just me being me... nothing special, just me. I did however realize and fixed a problem. I hadn't hit the bell. Got it done now and that's pretty awesome within itself 👍👍
Happy you watched an older video, commented AND now have the bell hit! You rock 👍😁😎⚓
Lol just ripped the wings off my champ. 😂 Some glue tape and inspiration later and she flies again. Just be ware the glue holding the bottom of the rudder in place isn't very srtong so I would recommend some reinforcements! Great little trainer otherwise
Maybe a couple small strips of tape along the rudder base on each side? Thanks for the awesome tip Stuff 👍⚓😎 Happy Flying!!
I launch like Nate does. And now I like it more just cause Abby does not like it.....lol
Nice little plane guys. Great for beginers indeed.
Lol thanks a lot! What a perfect plane to go under the Christmas tree this year. We think anyone would do very well to learn on this 👍⚓😎
I learned how to fly on this plane so hard to fly in my case until I learned how to change to low rate and it flew better on my dx6 this plane brought so much memories thanks for this video the way to throw it is the way Abby launches it
Don't fly too high with it, after 6 years of flying mine, it caught a thermal and flew away, last seen as a yellow dot flying in circles about 1/2 mile away. )-:
Awe, that is sad. Never fun to lose an RC to wind. At least it is light as a feather and wont hurt anyone, and you got a lot of good out of it. Happy Flying my friend 👍😃😎⚓
Hey we keep crashing any tips we also keep nose diving
This was my first plane :)
What a perfect first plane under $100 👍⚓😎
Same
Me too
Claire Robinson do it! It’s awesome!
Can't say enough about the good you try to bring to the hobby. Awesome start to a much needed series. Can't wait to see what ya bring next. Oh yeah, GREAT JOB Abby!
Thank you very much Earl, that means a lot to us 👍⚓😎
Great little beginner plane. Unbelievable flight time on that tiny battery!
Great little plane, and I too love the colour! :-)
When beginners get this plane and also get extra batteries for it, they must understand that you shouldn't fly back to back: this plane has a brushed motor, which needs to cool down (about 10 mins) between flights to prolong its life-span. Flying batteries back to back will eventually burn up the little motor; letting it cool down in between flights will increase the motor's life expectancy.
Congratulations! Thanks for the input! is it easy to find the electronics? esc and batteries?
Thanks for the tip... I just got mine and have been flying it back to back... I'lll start giving her a rest between flights.
@@weprintplastic Also: don't completly run down the batteries, let them cool down before charging again, plus: don't charge them if you don't intend to fly shortly
Thanks for the endless adverts 👎🤢
Yes indeed it's all in the protection of your little princess and so many others as well.
Never flown before but my friend REALLY wants me to get into the hobby. After seeing this video, I just went and bought this plane and extra batteries. I have really enjoyed your channel, which is just want we need during these uncertain times. Keep up the great work!
These are great little fliers, I bought one when I got back into RC flying. I still fly mine very regularly, despite owning many other planes. If you move the control rods to the extreme positions on the control horns and use 100% rates it transforms what it can do, without ruining its sedate ability. I also combined mine with an SX motor, GWS 5043 prop and Miniaviation 220mAh 45C 1S batteries and it is much faster, better climb and great flight times:
ruclips.net/video/ZWMl03DUdCI/видео.html
Do they make replacement parts for this plane if it crashes, is it durable? Would a go pro make it too heavy, is that not good for the plane?
Every part can be bought last time I looked. Try Amazon.
Yeah the plane is too small even for a small keychain camera
My daughter and SiL gave me a Champ for Christmas last year. It was the first fixed-wing RC I ever had. I flew it that day, sort of landed-ish (no crashing but I had to walk a few lawns down to retrieve it). One day last summer, I took it onto the circle. It went vertical, then it came down vertical. 10 or 12 feet, I reckon. Landed directly on the point of the nose cone. Did not even flinch. I thought I'd ruined it, but it didn't even need repair. Now I have 10 fixed wings (give or take). I still can't fly them to save my life, but I'm gonna get there. :)
Oh, and I didn't realize the right stick handled the rudder and elevator. That's unusual. Gotta remember it.
I'm watching this video because you guys are awesome but also for the nostalgia. I have had that plane for about 10 years and it still works! Yes its a good beginner plane and also works inside at the gym since it will fly very slow and scale with a little practice.
Ooh this would be so much fun in a gym!! Thanks for the input Dave, as people watching will Love to know their little plane could hold up for so long 👍⚓😎
It sucks that they discontinued it…
Fun video! Flying inverted on 3 channels can be tricky. All the controls will be reversed unlike using ailerons.
Ah. I remember the days when my plane looked nice and clean. But then I killed it.....
Have one... flew the life out of it.....she’s ded. 🤖💥 I’d love to buy a bnf champ! You guys always rock👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥🔥🔥
Can’t wait for you to get and fly the Tinyhawk 2. So sic. 💚 you guys
how did it die? how long you fly it?
I know this video is older but hoping to get an answer. On the bigger, does the red LED light go off once the battery is fully charged? We dug my sons Champ out today from several years ago and I can’t remember if the light on the charger goes off once battery is full.
It’s hard to remember. If the light turns on when you plug it in, it’s either going to go off, change color, or blink when it is done. I am sure of this, just unsure of exactly what it will do. Shouldn’t take much longer than a couple hours or so to charge I would think.
@@TheRcSaylors Thanks for the reply, the charger I have is one you can put 4xAA in, I never bought the cord, but turns out the light does go off. Glad I found your channel today, new subscriber here, only got a chance to checkout a couple of videos today but love the content. 👍✌️
Welcome aboard Cody! We are happy to have you! 👍😁😎⚓️
Looks like a good plane for beginners.the champ flys like a champ.maybe I could even fly it🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
You guys are awesome! I would love to learn to fly one!
I have just ordered this plain as I would like to get in to the hobby after watching your video and I have subscribed. As I live in England and it’s winter the weather isn’t that good so hopefully I can get out with this plain soon. Great video and merry Christmas to you all.
I’ve owned several slow fliers, all three channel crafts (no desire to get more sophisticated) this was and is my favorite flyer. No gyro needed; very gentle and learner -friendly. I hope HBYZ never changes a thing on this now-classic.
I had a gorgeous Corsair BNF 4 channel it was my 6 flight same scale I went up over a tree line and there was air up above and I never saw it again so upsetting. That was about five years ago in November still never found it
Very good first plane , these umxs are just great and very convenient to fly anywhere. These champs float around very nicely and they're relaxing to fly . Can't go wrong with these little planes.
I had one a couple years ago
What a great little plane under $100 👍⚓😎
On the maiden flight of my Champ in mid-2015, I had a crash that busted the port (left) wing clean off -- though it was a surprisingly easy fix with a bit of packing tape and some styrofoam-safe CA glue.
Whew!! Sounds like a very nasty crash!! Glad you patched it back up easily though 👍⚓😎 What an awesome plane!!
Copter fan here you guys know that..a Veteran Flyer turned me on to champ I was doing follow up Now the Vet Flyer loves them do to ease set up and go if he/she had to do say 7-8 day in row at work and she/he got nice weather on way home might hit park/ball park with one, stress relief. and I have been looking at planes like this set up same battery as most copters I have
I snagged one for $30 from someone on Market place. It looks brand new. The owner told me he only flew it twice. He said he got it as a gift and wasn't into it. I stashed it for my Grandson . When he is old enough, I will let him have it as a gift. They are a wonderful beginner plane.
i have no idea why im not subscribed thought i was for years
Does this have safe or as3x? are those necessary or good things for a beginner? Lol I like this plane because I dont have to spend extra money for a transmitter. Sorry for so many questions!
Best first plane!! And tough! I crashed mine on a horse barn roof in the winter. It blew off later in the day and a snowmobile ran over it. I found it the next morning half buried with only a cracked wing. Some glue and a fresh battery and it flew again.
I totally agree with you Abby, Its the correct way... thats how I hand launch planes..I had to do it to the Carbon Cub the other day, as the grass was a bit to long for normal take off..And its easy to hand launch the Cub to
great review! i had my champ for 5 years and was teaching a friend to fly when the wind picked up and we lost it. 3 months later got a call from a guy who found it in the woods. that was 2 years ago and it still flys like a champ. (glad i marked it with my phone #.)
Its more fun when Abby flies. Just sayin ‘ 😊 Thanks for sharing 🙏
Nice little plane, bigger tires, and the landings would have been much better. Hurray Abby for flying below 200 feet 👍👍😏😏.Easier to see the plane even a yellow one. You can fly low and slow. Next 3D flying. Looked like it would be fun to fly. ⚓⚓👍👍👍👍⚓⚓.
This is a bad buy in 2021. (In case you run into one)
It is not a smart plane. (no auto leveling for the absolute beginner)
It is 3 channel, and worse the rudder is on the right stick which makes learning proper 4+ channel flying worse.
it is made out of EPS foam, the most fragile foam available. It is NOT going to hold up as this channel claims. The mail wing will snap at the fuselage and the tail and rudder (rudder especially) are extremely fragile.
It uses those annoying stick lipos that charge off of those dumb AA charging contraptions.
Go get the Volantex Sport Cub 500. Same size, but:
Smart plane with 3 modes.
respectable lipo capacity (350-400mah)
EPP foam (nearly indestructible)
Proper 4 channel
Prop saver.
The only thing the champ has on the 3rd party planes is transmitter compatibility. The champ can bind to DSM2 spektrum transmitters. (irrelevant for the pure beginner)
Nice intro to RC flying. I bought one but haven't flown it yet. Been busy restoring my full scale Champ.
Sorry for the remark yesterday. I did not intend to offend. This is my first fixed wing experience. I have progressed to the Hobby Zone Sports Cub S and the E-Fiite UMX Timber.
E-flite UMX Timber .
I taught myself to fly with a Champ! It was a long learning curve for an old newby! I got a lot of walking exercise! I still fly it ocasionaly if I've had a long layoff from flying! I don't unferstand why they discontinued it. Near everything is now unafordable!
And I hand launch EVERYTHING with my right hand! Trimming for proper flight is the first thing the newbie needs to learn. Mine porpised badly out of the box!
Interesting. I have this plane from the original release probably around 2010 or 11. The charger was the type using 4 double A battery that so many of the UMX planes had. None of this fancy USB stuff. I Bound it to my old DX& took it out just last week and flew it for the first time in years. Love how it flies. It sucks that It's no longer available.
I might buy this from my birthday moneh
Very awesome Kaan 😀👍⚓😎
I watched this last night, I then followed up on Amazon this morning 10/13/20, it was out of stock,. I call that excellent feedback of your review
I just picked up the Sport Cub S 2 RTF, last night. I can't wait to get it out. I like the look of this cub too. Too bad that it is discontinued.
I've always wanted to get into it. I actually have several planes I have built years ago but only flew the one with a friend. I have a Goldberg Piper cub I've never finished and a trainer, I forget who made it its the Square PVC type. Both gas. I like the Electric plans now. I think the Sport Cub may be just what I needed to get motivated to fly again.
Hey guys, plug connector on plane can be damaged. If you plug in a battery and it doesn't work you automatically switch batterys..... still doesn't work? Use magnifying glass to inspect plug pins... pins can be pushed against edge of the plug. Use micro screw driver to center pins. I'm a newbie.... but I have forty years of service experience....came in handy.
In zero wind, this is the only trainer that can truly be flown with 0% experience.
Sorry Abby, I prefer Nate’s method of tossing. 60 - 70% throttle and ready at the controls. You always have time for speed adjustment but, never have enough to change direction if you’re in trouble
I didn't learn to fly with one of these micros, but I did get proficient on one. It was almost exactly like that one, and only weighs one ounce. I say weighs because I still have it 10 years later. Makes a big difference when you crash. I recently bought a big 1200mm trainer, and that 2 lb. bird comes in fairly hot. You won't cry giant tears for days if you crash this. Easier to fix as well.
Good morning
Good morning! You got first 👍⚓😎
Love it. Im a lil new to rc airplanes. I own a couple of 2 channel flyers. Now i gotta decide
on this one or the mini Mustang. They both seem so easy to fly
They really are both very easy to fly. Honestly, you cant go wrong either way. Mini Mustang is cheaper, has more batteries, but can handle more wind. This one will have faster shipping, most likely.
Just purchased the mustang mini. Ill tell ya how easy it is once it arives
I'm. About to turn 53 the 18th of May and I have been wanting to learn to fly rc airplanes since I was a child. I now have a 9yr old grandson and 2 nitro planes. 1 was a gift and did some trading for the other almost zero investment, my grandson is showing a huge interest in learning with me. I've been looking at the carbon cub rtf with safe, virtual fence, and auto land, any suggestions would greatly be appreciated
I picked up a used champ from a guy at my local Club. I've been out of the Hobby for years, so I figured this would be good for me and my son.
I could tell it had been crashed previously and the empennage was weakened. The battery was all the way forward but it was still porpoising like crazy. I decided to try to fly around it...
I managed to use up one of the batteries and have a few good Landings and figure eights. However, in that process I did press few times and put it into a tree.
Eventually the vertical stabilizer snapped and it put it into a spin.
What are your thoughts about adding some weight to the nose versus adjusting the control rod for constant down elevator input to combat the aft CG issue?
Wow. Ive been wanting to fly an airplane for years. Never wanted to invest in a lot of money as there’s so many hobby’s I jump into and blow a lot of money and get out of it quick. And then there’s the fact that I will probably crash and don’t want to break and not know how to fix. This thing seems simple stupid. Might have to pick one up.
Ok, you convinced me. I have a couple of years flying a Typhoon H, but have never tried with a plane. I did get realflight 9, so something to practice over the winter. Just placed my order for the plane and a few extra batteries...
Im pretty sure i got this plane at the same time this video was released so i couldn't get that discount but i love this thing but i believe i will soon upgrade or so i say
I bought one of these as my third plane. I put about 125 flights on it. The last flight was in too windy conditions and a gust stopped it cold about 12' off the ground. It stalled and smacked the ground hard enough to break off the rear stabilizers and controls. It's fixable but l now have the blue 4 channel Cub waiting to be flown. I hope to have the same success with it as l have with this plane. I highly recommend it for beginners.
Can you help me please? I just purchased this plane a day ago...however the propeller doesnt rotate and I was wondeting if its something that I am doing wrong?.
Thank you in advsnce
After becoming proficient then possibly bored with punching holes in the sky yanking and banking and loop the loop try this; At the park Get some roofing paper and lay down a 30 foot strip of it then weight it to the grown with some short pieces of steel reinforcement rods on the edges for a runway or landing strip. With Some club member participation say like two three, or four or five members or what ever makes for great competition for landings take offs and even touch and goes and simulated ground attack approaches by chalking up you wheels and leaving a wheel mark on the paper indicating a hit score on the runway. Keeping score makes for great competition and improving basic flight skills as well as encouraging fun for even the most jaded pros. and yet encouraging beginners. especially at this price point for a simple to fly aircraft.
I just purchased one of these after watching this video. I have an old Hobby Zone super cub that bought when they first came out and it’s impossible to find parts now. I wanted another 3 channel and I’m excited to have found this one again.
My champ out the box didn't fly straight. Adjusted it and still didn't fly straight. Crashed it on the first day and the wing ripped clean off😂
Abbey he’s 100% correct throwing with ur left hand that way u have control with your right on the stick!!
Lol we are just playing around and having a little fun 😉👍 Thanks a lot for tuning in! ⚓😎
I tried launching mine off the ground and it just rolls in tight circles. Did all the preflight stuff the manual says to do.......so I'm a bit stumped. It tends to turn right, but it will also turn left......but never rolls straight to be able to take off.
Think this is the same as a Sport Cub S, also from horizon hobby, but is a bit cheaper since it doesnt have the SAFE tech that the sport cub has. Great plane thanks for the review/vid
It's a good little plane, the only drawback is consistent build quality mine came with a warped wing. I was able to get most of it and it flies straight, but it won't do a straight loop it ends up more of a barrel roll. I've thermaled this little guy in my front yard.
The Champ is a great little R/C airplane. The only draw back of the Champ is flying in any wind at all. You need a very calm day to fly the Champ. Other that that, there are few complaints.
Thank you I found this plane at a goodwill for $14 just missing battery and charger
I'm going to be watching the rest of your series but I'm having a hard time not buying this little guy before I do. I can afford more but man that hits a lot of the things I was looking for in purchasing my first plane. I'll have to see what I may be missing out on with the more expensive stuff but this seems like a great place to start.