Great to meet you both. Glad to help out. Feel free to shoot me an email with questions. Also, I'm more than willing to help you guys get some trainer time with one of my planes and radios... willsteffen@gmail.com
My first one was a self built "charter", with ailerons, elevator and rudder. Flew that for about 6 months and then went with something with flaps. The last one i flew was a Piper Cub with a 2m wingspan. After a year, i went to flight school and got my PPL.
Great Info Will! I’ve been teaching my dad on the 1.3m Valiant to fly he’s learning well! They definitely came along way with new safe technology in the gyros!
Back in the day, that how I did it too. Lots of busted balsa planes. The information on YT and technology available can really help reduce the learning curve. Thanks for sharing. Appreciate the comment. Will
Great information for the guys thinking of jumping into fixed wing rc flying Steffen. We want to get them into the hobby and sticking with it. No one and Done,s for newbie pilots And remembers Guys alway buy extra propellers cause YOU WILL BREAK THEM INDEED we all do even veteran pilots do
Thanks. I see pilots at my field with taildraggers and have frustration with ground handling.. then other new pilots with trike and have much more enjoyable time flying.. Got me thinking about YT content...
Timber is a great trainer, I love mine. I was really trying to highlight the difference in a tricycle and taildragger in the video. But, maybe I missed the mark.
I can't remember what I used on that plane, probably a Foam Safe type with the local Hobby shop sticker on it. I use regular Thin Starbond now since the EPO I work with can handle regular CA. (Test first though...).
Yes, You can do that. But, its not hard to use elevator and rudder on the roll out to get a nice straight takeoff. Watch my video on taildragger takeoffs.
It works as long as you fly on the same runway, in the same direction, and under the same wind conditions-in other words, your mix may be off from one day to the next. A better way to add some “automation” is to set a 5 second delay on the throttle, either with a throttle cut or a general delay activated via switch. You set the throttle at 60-75%, turn the throttle cut off, and now have to just manage rudder. Eventually, you’ll get a feel as to how fast to ramp the throttle up and the rudder control will be second nature.
You can do that too. I just add some elevator on initial rollout, then some right rudder as I return my elevator to neutral. Continue to slowly throttle up and use rudder to steer the plane until I lift off with some elevator. No mixing or programing.. Its simple, but takes some practice.
@@SteffenRC According to my calculations, it should have a power-to-weight ratio of about 140 watts/lb and a speed of almost 60 mph, so it should be pretty peppy. I like that you can get spare parts and it has an AR631 AS3X/SAFE receiver that you can reprogram and transfer to your next plane. I had one of my students get one, but I only got to fly it one time over a year ago.
@ no doubt, it’s a great plane. I flew a buddies and tried to do some loops and such. Needed to build some speed. I really like the power system in the FMS Ranger. But, the AR631 installed and setup is a big bonus.
SAFE is good as long as you recognise when the bad situation is happening and hit the switch fast enough. I saw a learner making an approach and he got all turned around when heading towards himself for the landing and his aileron inputs were backwards - he didn't have enough spare mental capacity to hit a SAFE switch. Luckily it was on a buddybox and the guy on that seized control and yanked the plane back away from the ground super hard, then had time to debrief the learner and hand control back over. But if I were able to fly solo sooner due to SAFE I would definitely go for it, stick time is crucial and if you have to organise for a 2nd person to be there every time there's a good gap in the weather...
I guess thats one way to do it. I've yet to print one. Started with some shared STL files, but never finished it. Glad you got some planes flying and enjoy the hobby.
This is Ed and Charlie. Thanks for the help (and glue) this morning at Buder Park! Charlie loves the videos!
Great to meet you both. Glad to help out. Feel free to shoot me an email with questions. Also, I'm more than willing to help you guys get some trainer time with one of my planes and radios... willsteffen@gmail.com
My first one was a self built "charter", with ailerons, elevator and rudder. Flew that for about 6 months and then went with something with flaps. The last one i flew was a Piper Cub with a 2m wingspan. After a year, i went to flight school and got my PPL.
Thanks for sharing. Appreciate you watching and commenting. Did you ever go back to flying RC after your PPL?
Great Info Will! I’ve been teaching my dad on the 1.3m Valiant to fly he’s learning well! They definitely came along way with new safe technology in the gyros!
That Valiant is a solid plane. Good ground handling characteristics too. Have fun with your dad. Hope you can get him sucked into the hobby...
Well done Will. 1220 Ranger is the best trainer on the FMS website in my opinion.
And it even looks like an airplane ;)
Thanks Adam. They are both solid. Also, lots of good trainers out there, just gotta pick the right one...
Bingo... Love the Ranger
Great info! Thank you sharing your experience and knowledge.
Really appreciate the comment. You know my goal. Help others get into this hobby and reduce the frustrating learning curve. Thanks.... Will
I taught myself how to fly, bad mistake. No videos no training, very frustrating. These videos are so helpful. I had to learn the hard way.lol.
Back in the day, that how I did it too. Lots of busted balsa planes. The information on YT and technology available can really help reduce the learning curve. Thanks for sharing. Appreciate the comment. Will
Great information for the guys thinking of jumping into fixed wing rc flying Steffen. We want to get them into the hobby and sticking with it. No one and Done,s for newbie pilots And remembers Guys alway buy extra propellers cause YOU WILL BREAK THEM INDEED we all do even veteran pilots do
Thanks.. Always appreciate the comments. Thats my goal.... Get more people into this hobby, buy reducing that frustrating learning curve..
Great video! Thanks!
You need a Ranger Ross.. Come down to Buder for some flying...
👍 A very helpful discussion !
Thanks. I see pilots at my field with taildraggers and have frustration with ground handling.. then other new pilots with trike and have much more enjoyable time flying.. Got me thinking about YT content...
Great discussion, curious y the Timber isnt in the it? Best trainer in my opinion
Timber is a great trainer, I love mine. I was really trying to highlight the difference in a tricycle and taildragger in the video. But, maybe I missed the mark.
@@SteffenRC OK, you did a great job comparing the two. Trike gear at least saves rookies form buy a box of props. Good stuff, keep it up
Appreciate it. - Will
What brand of ca glue do you use for installing ca hinges on a foam model? Like the Extreem Flight 48" edge 540 from a year ago.
I can't remember what I used on that plane, probably a Foam Safe type with the local Hobby shop sticker on it. I use regular Thin Starbond now since the EPO I work with can handle regular CA. (Test first though...).
can we do mixing throttle+left or right rudder during take off and then back to normal mode when the plane lift off?
Yes, You can do that. But, its not hard to use elevator and rudder on the roll out to get a nice straight takeoff. Watch my video on taildragger takeoffs.
@ alright thanks! ✌️
It works as long as you fly on the same runway, in the same direction, and under the same wind conditions-in other words, your mix may be off from one day to the next.
A better way to add some “automation” is to set a 5 second delay on the throttle, either with a throttle cut or a general delay activated via switch. You set the throttle at 60-75%, turn the throttle cut off, and now have to just manage rudder. Eventually, you’ll get a feel as to how fast to ramp the throttle up and the rudder control will be second nature.
You can do that too. I just add some elevator on initial rollout, then some right rudder as I return my elevator to neutral. Continue to slowly throttle up and use rudder to steer the plane until I lift off with some elevator. No mixing or programing.. Its simple, but takes some practice.
Apprentice S 2 1.2m RTF Basic with SAFE.. 😎
Just got this plane for Xmas, it's so awesome!
Apprentice is a great plane. My only issue with it was the power was pretty minimal. Great plane though.
@@SteffenRC According to my calculations, it should have a power-to-weight ratio of about 140 watts/lb and a speed of almost 60 mph, so it should be pretty peppy. I like that you can get spare parts and it has an AR631 AS3X/SAFE receiver that you can reprogram and transfer to your next plane. I had one of my students get one, but I only got to fly it one time over a year ago.
@ no doubt, it’s a great plane. I flew a buddies and tried to do some loops and such. Needed to build some speed. I really like the power system in the FMS Ranger. But, the AR631 installed and setup is a big bonus.
SAFE is good as long as you recognise when the bad situation is happening and hit the switch fast enough. I saw a learner making an approach and he got all turned around when heading towards himself for the landing and his aileron inputs were backwards - he didn't have enough spare mental capacity to hit a SAFE switch. Luckily it was on a buddybox and the guy on that seized control and yanked the plane back away from the ground super hard, then had time to debrief the learner and hand control back over. But if I were able to fly solo sooner due to SAFE I would definitely go for it, stick time is crucial and if you have to organise for a 2nd person to be there every time there's a good gap in the weather...
Or be like me, and design your own custom 3D printed airplane with 0 RC experience 😂 Though mind you, I'm an aerospace engineer, so I did some math.
I guess thats one way to do it. I've yet to print one. Started with some shared STL files, but never finished it. Glad you got some planes flying and enjoy the hobby.