I'm so pleased you get the early release of the Eflite models now, Mike. Silent pure skill really shows the planes off well. What I have noticed, and am quite jealous of, is that you seem to live somewhere where the early mornings are completely without wind. I find the slightest breeze really unsettles the little UMX ones, and where I am in the UK it is rarely completely still air. Great video, thanks
I’ve been very fortunate that E-flite has sent me a couple models in advance. I’m not sure if this will be a regular occurrence but I have enjoyed doing videos for them. I would guess that we are lucky to get 1 decently calm morning per week in the winter and spring. Once summer gets here most mornings and evenings are pretty decent. I waited almost two weeks for a calm morning to get video of the UMX Air Tractor and even then the temperature was only 28F. Thankfully warmer weather lies ahead.
That little UMX Air Tractor flies like its on rails. Great little flier through the whole flight envelope. You must have been on full smile flying the Air Tractor
You are welcome Tony. I’ve had a lot of fun with this one. It flies much bigger than it is and will handle a fair amount of wind. The E-flite UMX’s are getting so good.
You can totally add a bigger battery too! Because its a heavier battery you'll need to mount it farther back inside the fuselage. Glue some card stock/index card material into the fuselage as a tray/cover over the flaps servo & receiver. 3s 950mah can do 15 minutes easy. Also handles the wind a little bit better. Cheers!
Joel you definitely need one of these in your hangar. It’s every bit as good as the UMX TTE but with the additional ability to perform pop-tops and inverted flat spins.
Smooth operator. HH has got it going. You should introduce yourself sometime on your videos. I know some folks don’t care for diologue or music in the background. But would be nice to hear some commentary on how you feel about a new release. You have some excellent piloting skills. 👍👍
Mike has made an appearance in one or two of his vids, but Mike just seems to be the kind of guy to let his flyin do the talkin... I was envious of his thumbs and then found out he flew Mode 1 and I said No Thanks... LOL
Well you Dawg you.... Morning Mike... I was checking out the new release, saw the take off and went, Wait one stinking minute, I KNOW that take off routine, HEY I know that flyin spot,....
Thank you for making this video, it helped me to decide to preorder this bird. You have a great skill, and maybe one day I will also fly like that. Best wishes from Poland
Whoa!! You really the crap out this UMX👍👍😎😎👍👍 I've watched this video already 3 times each time I'm so amazed of how capable it is acrobatic wise have you ever got to try a hover or a inverted harrier with it Micheal?
Love it.. As always, so much fun to watch... Thanks to putting out some quality videos.. Love to know what Hat Cam setup you are using.. Very well done.. My GoPro 8 hatcam is ok, but your setup delivers better quality... Thanks Will
Thanks Will! You would chuckle if you saw what I us to get video. I have a homemade bracket that I made from balsa wood that is bolted to the bill of a ball cap. I strap my iPhone 11 into it and shoot the video. I then either edit the video using iMovie on my phone or airdrop the video to my iPad and edit it on there. When complete I upload directly to RUclips.
Thanks A.M.! Yes, it’s pretty cool that they have sent me a couple planes early. I don’t think this will be a regular occurrence but either way I’m having fun.
Wow, Michael - another amazing presentation! I personally find the air tractor an ugly model, but you really make it shine with your aerobatics performance! Would you say that it even outperforms the UMX Timber Evo? (I‘ll go for the Timber anyway, just because of the looks ;) - still I‘m curious)
Thanks Alexander! I agree that there are better looking planes than the UMX Air Tractor but it does fly amazingly well. But, the UMX Turbo Timber Evolution is also a great flying plane. About the only maneuver that the UMX AT will do that I haven’t been able to get the UMX TTE to do is a pop-top and inverted flat spin.
@@michaelclinerc3211 thanks for your reply! I'm very sure, that until the time that I will reach your level (if ever), there will be better choices around for me... 😂(or, I just get used to this very special proportions of the plane - whatever comes first. Here in Germany, we do not have these crop dusters flying around) Keep up with the great job! 😊
I really like this plane, except that it's made out of EPS foam. Why does HH keep making their UMX planes out of EPS, when EPP is so much more durable? I guess they just want people to break their planes and come back and buy another one. Some people will, but I won't.
Dave, while I agree that EPP is somewhat more durable than EPS it is heavier. HH has stated many times that they would like to make these planes from EPP but weight becomes an issue.
@@michaelclinerc3211 I simply don't buy that. I've looked at alot of models made out of EPS, EPO, and EPP, and I'm seeing other manufacturers make light weight models out of EPP. I own two made of EPP and they're light and super durable.
Nice flying as per your usual Bro. Question for you. Do you record your first flight, or do you fly it a few times to get a feel for the aircraft and then record a flight? Inquiring minds want to know.
Thanks Bro! My first couple flights are typically pretty boring as I am trimming the plane, changing up the control throws and fine tuning the center of gravity. Then I’ll have a couple flights slowly increasing how aggressive I fly to determine the limitations. Then I’m ready to video. So usually about flight number 6 or 7.
You can certainly wring one out. My UMX Air Tractor arrived yesterday. I might get to maiden it this weekend..
I'm so pleased you get the early release of the Eflite models now, Mike. Silent pure skill really shows the planes off well. What I have noticed, and am quite jealous of, is that you seem to live somewhere where the early mornings are completely without wind. I find the slightest breeze really unsettles the little UMX ones, and where I am in the UK it is rarely completely still air. Great video, thanks
I’ve been very fortunate that E-flite has sent me a couple models in advance. I’m not sure if this will be a regular occurrence but I have enjoyed doing videos for them. I would guess that we are lucky to get 1 decently calm morning per week in the winter and spring. Once summer gets here most mornings and evenings are pretty decent. I waited almost two weeks for a calm morning to get video of the UMX Air Tractor and even then the temperature was only 28F. Thankfully warmer weather lies ahead.
That little UMX Air Tractor flies like its on rails. Great little flier through the whole flight envelope. You must have been on full smile flying the Air Tractor
You are correct and I have really been enjoying flying the UMX Air Tractor.
Great flight Michael, that plane looks like pure fun. You are so smooth it makes it look easy, well easy for you, thanks for sharing.
You are welcome Tony. I’ve had a lot of fun with this one. It flies much bigger than it is and will handle a fair amount of wind. The E-flite UMX’s are getting so good.
We’ll this is obviously your first time ever flying so……..😂😂😂 you are an ACE!! Very impressive!!! Great video!!
Thank you very much for your kind words. The UMX Air Tractor is an amazing performing aircraft.
Always enjoy your flyin’ & your vids Mike! 😎
Thanks FlyShamu! I really do appreciate that you take the time to watch my videos.
You can totally add a bigger battery too! Because its a heavier battery you'll need to mount it farther back inside the fuselage. Glue some card stock/index card material into the fuselage as a tray/cover over the flaps servo & receiver. 3s 950mah can do 15 minutes easy. Also handles the wind a little bit better. Cheers!
Your videos of the larger one is what made me purchase one. Now this, thanks for wringing it out, I have to have one! It looks like so much fun!
It is a lot of fun in a small convenient package. But it does fly like a much bigger plane.
Super flying skills!
Thanks!!!
I got one coming, can't wait to do some scale crop dusting passes on my field...im sure my cows will be confused though
It's a lot of fun to fly. Much more aerobatic than I was expecting.
Awesome demo!
Thanks Jetman!
NICE FLYING!!
Thank you!!!
Outstanding!!! And excellent flying, as usual! 👍 Gotta have one of these in my hangar! 😎
Joel you definitely need one of these in your hangar. It’s every bit as good as the UMX TTE but with the additional ability to perform pop-tops and inverted flat spins.
Smooth operator. HH has got it going. You should introduce yourself sometime on your videos. I know some folks don’t care for diologue or music in the background. But would be nice to hear some commentary on how you feel about a new release. You have some excellent piloting skills. 👍👍
Mike has made an appearance in one or two of his vids, but Mike just seems to be the kind of guy to let his flyin do the talkin... I was envious of his thumbs and then found out he flew Mode 1 and I said No Thanks... LOL
@@old_coastie I understand and respect Mike. Such a joy to watch him fly.
I've been meaning to make a video showing what I use to record them (it's pretty funny really) and some other comments.
@@michaelclinerc3211 Yes. Your videos are spot on. Great camera work. 👍😊
Fantastic flying! And here I though I never purchase another UMX but this one looks and fly amazing.
The UMX Air Tractor is really good. I highly recommend getting one
Voodoo the best of all
EXPERT skill results in very entertaining video! 👍🏻🙂
Thanks RandyB!!!
Well you Dawg you.... Morning Mike... I was checking out the new release, saw the take off and went, Wait one stinking minute, I KNOW that take off routine, HEY I know that flyin spot,....
Kind of sneaky aren't I. ;)
@@michaelclinerc3211 Indeed, I respect that... 😆
Thank you for making this video, it helped me to decide to preorder this bird. You have a great skill, and maybe one day I will also fly like that. Best wishes from Poland
Thanks Jacek D! I appreciate that you watched my video. I know you will really enjoy the UMX Air Tractor when you get it.
Whoa!! You really the crap out this UMX👍👍😎😎👍👍 I've watched this video already 3 times each time I'm so amazed of how capable it is acrobatic wise have you ever got to try a hover or a inverted harrier with it Micheal?
The UMX Air Tractor is my favorite UMX. It flies so nice be it calm or windy conditions.
@@michaelclinerc3211 But have ever got to try out any hovers or inverted harriers with it yet?
Very nice, i I flew it in a simulator and it is very nice, i never can get the knife edge or rolls as clean, subbed! Thank you, nice video!
Thanks Hardaway! I can't believe how well it flies knife edge in real life. It's really nice.
Love it.. As always, so much fun to watch... Thanks to putting out some quality videos.. Love to know what Hat Cam setup you are using.. Very well done.. My GoPro 8 hatcam is ok, but your setup delivers better quality... Thanks Will
Thanks Will! You would chuckle if you saw what I us to get video. I have a homemade bracket that I made from balsa wood that is bolted to the bill of a ball cap. I strap my iPhone 11 into it and shoot the video. I then either edit the video using iMovie on my phone or airdrop the video to my iPad and edit it on there. When complete I upload directly to RUclips.
@@michaelclinerc3211 you’re right. That’s classic. Balsa is the key. 😀
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Nice flying, really looks like a great plane, can't wait to get one. How cool is it getting one in advance? 😄
Thanks A.M.! Yes, it’s pretty cool that they have sent me a couple planes early. I don’t think this will be a regular occurrence but either way I’m having fun.
@@michaelclinerc3211 sure, that's the most important thing. If you're not having fun you're doing it wrong!
Wow, Michael - another amazing presentation! I personally find the air tractor an ugly model, but you really make it shine with your aerobatics performance!
Would you say that it even outperforms the UMX Timber Evo? (I‘ll go for the Timber anyway, just because of the looks ;) - still I‘m curious)
Thanks Alexander! I agree that there are better looking planes than the UMX Air Tractor but it does fly amazingly well. But, the UMX Turbo Timber Evolution is also a great flying plane. About the only maneuver that the UMX AT will do that I haven’t been able to get the UMX TTE to do is a pop-top and inverted flat spin.
@@michaelclinerc3211 thanks for your reply! I'm very sure, that until the time that I will reach your level (if ever), there will be better choices around for me... 😂(or, I just get used to this very special proportions of the plane - whatever comes first. Here in Germany, we do not have these crop dusters flying around) Keep up with the great job! 😊
Isn’t the UMX pitts better for aerobatics like that?
I'm not sure if you watched the video but I personally feel the Air Tractor is a bit more capable than the Pitts.
@@michaelclinerc3211 what about the UMX turbo timber evolution? Is the tractor more capable than that one also thanks
Will the transmitter beep when the battery gets low
Yes, The UMX Air Tractor has a low voltage warning.
@@michaelclinerc3211 ok thank you for the information because I’ve been flying it based off of the timer
Flight times?
My timer is set for 5-minutes. After a flight like the one in the video my packs will be at 3.72 per cell.
I really like this plane, except that it's made out of EPS foam. Why does HH keep making their UMX planes out of EPS, when EPP is so much more durable? I guess they just want people to break their planes and come back and buy another one. Some people will, but I won't.
Dave, while I agree that EPP is somewhat more durable than EPS it is heavier. HH has stated many times that they would like to make these planes from EPP but weight becomes an issue.
@@michaelclinerc3211 I simply don't buy that. I've looked at alot of models made out of EPS, EPO, and EPP, and I'm seeing other manufacturers make light weight models out of EPP. I own two made of EPP and they're light and super durable.
They arent that bad iv dropped a wing twice and went nose down into a turf field. Some superglue and a slick sticker and shes flyin like new.
Nice flying as per your usual Bro. Question for you. Do you record your first flight, or do you fly it a few times to get a feel for the aircraft and then record a flight? Inquiring minds want to know.
Thanks Bro! My first couple flights are typically pretty boring as I am trimming the plane, changing up the control throws and fine tuning the center of gravity. Then I’ll have a couple flights slowly increasing how aggressive I fly to determine the limitations. Then I’m ready to video. So usually about flight number 6 or 7.