The Aeroscout is a good RC plane. I have flown it with the landing gear, the wheels on, and off. While you might get a more aerobatic flight performance with the landing gear removed, as you did in this video, the plane doesn't do very well on belly landings, the wheels are robust and can handle landing on hard surfaces, or grass. So I would keep them on. While the crash stinks, 1) that's part of flying r/c planes, helicopters, or even r/c cars and 2) the plane, if used gently, flies gently and self-corrects in flight when in Beginner mode. Aerobatic flying is exciting, but you are exponentially more likely to end your flight in a catastrophic crash when doing that, vs gently buzzing around a park in large circles.
@WDRC23 сағат бұрын
@@criminallaw9573 yeah this was an experiment installing a bigger mah battery. Everything was fine until the elevator quit working. Which I had been having issues with and changed it out a couple times. I repaired this on but cleaned out electronics, and installed in new fuselage and flying it again. You're right about flying in circles but it's more fun to push your skills and progress . Happy RC Flying
@criminallaw957317 сағат бұрын
@@WDRC Oh, I fully understand that when you lose control of the elevator, you lose control of the plane. While my Aeroscout works well, it does occasionally make some odd noises in flight if I accelerate it rapidly, the absolute last thing in the world I need is for it to malfunction in the air, that's pretty much a guaranteed crash for what has been, for me, a stable, safe, easy-to-fly/takeoff/land airplane.
@norrismosierjr79562 күн бұрын
Spectacular 😊💯🛩👍
@CharlesHoule-j6z7 күн бұрын
Loved mine vergin flight someone said watch out, so dove from the drone head on to ground, couldn't be down to recover looking at new one
@WDRC7 күн бұрын
@@CharlesHoule-j6z well hope you pick up another one. This plane is super fun. Happy RC Flying
@CharlesHoule-j6z4 күн бұрын
@@WDRC plan on getting another soon
@papapsadventures61198 күн бұрын
Crashed mine into oblivion last fall...salvaged all the electronics just need to find another small plane to put them into, lol
@WDRC7 күн бұрын
@@papapsadventures6119 Yeah I crashed mine too. Bought another fuselage and swapped my electronics over. Happy RC Flying
@papapsadventures61198 күн бұрын
I just got one of these. Putting the upgraded edf and esc in it before I try to fly it.
@WDRC8 күн бұрын
@@papapsadventures6119 Did you get the V2? If so it already has upgraded electronics. The one I had was V1 and definitely underpowered. Let me know how your flight goes. Happy RC Flying
@papapsadventures61198 күн бұрын
@WDRC nope it's the V1 for sure...guy I bought it from never flew it. The paint scheme and EDF are definitely the V1. I have the new edf and esc however I'm waiting on an afterburner kit to arrive. Should be here Wednesday next week. Also getting some new decals from Callie Graphics.
9 күн бұрын
I have two, they are absolutely trouble free planes. The first thing to do when unpacking the box is to take the Reflex V2 and throw it far away. To be sure, bury it in the ground. My first Kingfisher was sent to the ground by Reflex.
@WDRC9 күн бұрын
Yeah I have no reflex on it. Just using my dumb Tactic Radio and receiver. The plane flies pretty well and have the most fun flying off water. Happy RC Flying
@RCCruiser11 күн бұрын
The rudder is very effective on the futura for sure. I actually ended up adding about 30% expo on my rudder and kept everything else at 20% expo and that helped alot
@WDRC11 күн бұрын
@@RCCruiser Thanks, I'll try adding more expo on rudder. Jet flies good but don't let it get too slow. Happy RC Flying.
@RCCruiser11 күн бұрын
@@WDRC right, she gets a little squirrely at slow speeds
@shanepiantek13 күн бұрын
Good looking plane looking for my first plane so doing research
@speedyswede558513 күн бұрын
Please pardon my motormouth, but did you have a battery change at the 5" point or fly it to 11 minutes.......if 11 min. that is really pushing it. Doing so at a minimum will probably shorten the battery's life. Also, your flaps at the maximum was about at a 80-85-degree angle to the wing. If you reduce that to 45 degrees at the max and 25-30 degrees for take off; plus program a little down elevator flap performance will greatly improve.
@WDRC13 күн бұрын
@@speedyswede5585 yeah although that is all logical and helpful but not using a digital Radio on this plane. Still using my older Tactic Radio and receiver. As far as the battery goes, yes I flew one battery that entire flight. I push my batteries to LVC most of the time. I could stop sooner but in try and see how far I can go to test out life on different planes. My flaps are set up on a knob so I can control what I want applied. Happy RC Flying.
@shiner202318 күн бұрын
Wow so awesome. Glad to see family doing this so inspiring to the rc community keep flying little man your great 👍
@WDRC18 күн бұрын
@@shiner2023 Yes it is. It gets them out of the house and outdoors adventures. Happy RC Flying
@1foot-in71518 күн бұрын
Great job. Landing gear is horrible on this plane.
@WDRC18 күн бұрын
@@1foot-in715 yes they are. His first landing ripped them off, but was a bit hard. Happy RC Flying
@wrencher6319 күн бұрын
Wow!.. Master of flying that plane. I'm surprised how he flips the tail around.. and it don't snap off!. Cool big gas plane.
@norrismosierjr795620 күн бұрын
😆🛻💯👍
@truenaturestormers252520 күн бұрын
Nice landing.
@WDRC20 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@truenaturestormers252520 күн бұрын
So cool at the end of the day light, nice.
@WDRC20 күн бұрын
It really is!
@truenaturestormers252520 күн бұрын
What up my brother, I love that jet, so cool.
@WDRC20 күн бұрын
It's a really awesome Edf Jet. I've got near 50 flights on it now. Hope for many more. Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr795620 күн бұрын
😃💯🛩👍
@norrismosierjr795620 күн бұрын
Beau you did very well with your Flight with the FMS Mini Ranger after not having flown for a little while. Looking forward to your next flight with this beautiful little Airplane after the minor Wing Repair and a New Propeller 😊🛩💯👍
@WDRC20 күн бұрын
He did pretty well considering it's been months since he flew. I'll have it fixed up and ready for his next visit and flight. Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr795620 күн бұрын
@@WDRC 😃💯👍
@norrismosierjr795620 күн бұрын
It showed up pretty well on my Phone Screen and a wonderful Flight with the F-16 EDF Jet Will😊🛩💯👍
@WDRC20 күн бұрын
The afterburner looks awesome at evening light. Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr795620 күн бұрын
@@WDRC 😁💯👍
@truenaturestormers252520 күн бұрын
He done good, my Uncle had one I am sure it was the programing he did and just crashed it so bad, have a great day.
@WDRC20 күн бұрын
Yeah programming is everything. I just set his new radio up with just basics. I'm going to add some expo in it to ease the sticks a bit. I'll get it fixed and ready for next time. Happy RC Flying
@@jannovak2234 it flies muck better with a gyro to stabilize it. Happy RC Flying.
@norrismosierjr795629 күн бұрын
Good Flight Will with the FMS Kingfisher 1400 mm and fortunate that you were easily able to retrieve the Floatplane from the water and no visible damage other than letting the electronics dry out 😊💯🛩👍
@WDRC29 күн бұрын
@@norrismosierjr7956 yeah I was expecting the wind to probably flip it over. She will fly again. Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr795628 күн бұрын
@@WDRC 😏👍
@reyadv16029 күн бұрын
Remove the gyro
@WDRC29 күн бұрын
Hahahaha. There isn't a gyro install. My battery was too tail heavy is what I believe happened. Check out my maiden on floats that I posted yesterday. Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
Soaring to New Heights Will😮💯🛩👍
@WDRCАй бұрын
Yes we are. Hope this onboard flight was more enjoyable than the Eratix was. Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
@@WDRC ❤💯👍
@crobilly19Ай бұрын
Why didn't you demonstrate its night flying capabilities????....it looks cool
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@crobilly19 I will get night video as soon as I put some nav lights on it. Happy RC Flying
@WDRCАй бұрын
This was my first one and I have other flights at evening dark, check them out. I now have another one and still have to reinstall nav lights. Happy RC Flying.
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
I have no experience with high speed RC Airplanes and Jets of any kind but you seem very comfortable and confident with your EDF F-16 Thunderbird Jet Will. You definitely have come a long way forward in your RC Flying Skills since I started watching you fly the Hobbyzone Carbon Cub 1.3 meter Airplane just one Year Ago. Well done accomplishment Will and Happy RC Flying 😊💯🛩👍
@WDRCАй бұрын
Just keep flying and building your skills and don't let crashes stop you from progressing. Happy RC Flying.
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
@@WDRC 😊💯❤
@SoloCrimeWave24 күн бұрын
That model sounds GREAT! ✅️
@WDRC24 күн бұрын
@@SoloCrimeWave yes It does sound good and it flies pretty well too. Happy RC Flying.
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
Well done Flight Will with the FMS Kingfisher on Floats. The Airplane sure handled nicely in this Flying session. Battery adjustment slightly forward must have been a wise choice. Happy RC Flying 😊💯🛩👍
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@norrismosierjr7956 Thanks. I do believe that moving the battery forward did help but could probably go another 1/2 inch forward. Happy RC Flying.
@69gimmicАй бұрын
I had same thing occur during windy day a while back. Side note: Did you feel adding the afterburner made it lose power??? I felt like it did...just went to an Xfly EDF (no afterburner) and will make first flight thing weekend.
@WDRCАй бұрын
Yes it might have affected the thrust a little bit. I think it just stalled it out on that last turn, battery was low too. Hey fly, crash, fix, repeat. Happy RC Flying
@69gimmicАй бұрын
@@WDRC ya I did same thing, not enough speed thru turn and it laid over. Gotta love foam planes, I was back at it the next weekend!!
@Ethanvr6Ай бұрын
Needs a wider wheel base so u dont spin out as much
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@Ethanvr6 or it could be the 7700kv motor.
@wrencher63Ай бұрын
That was fun!
@wrencher63Ай бұрын
Looks like an easy fun to fly plane. Floats nice n slow if needed, spins nice. Enjoyed watching this.
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@wrencher63 Thanks. It's a fun slow flyer definitely. Happy RC Flying
@ficosk8Ай бұрын
Hi Will 👍🏼 fun flights
@ficosk8Ай бұрын
Fun! I Would keep it closer to planet Earth :) and film more fuselage, to see more ruder action :) It would look fun to fly inverted near to the ground too :D Keep having fun 👌🏼
@WDRCАй бұрын
Cool idea
@deepVArootsАй бұрын
Either you're that good of a pilot, or that bad. I haven't figured out which.
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@deepVAroots I'd like to think I'm pretty good pilot. I practice new maneuvers on Real Flight Simulator then go out and try it. Happy RC Flying
@deepVArootsАй бұрын
@@WDRC After looking up the Eflite plane I'd say you are a pretty decent pilot.
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@deepVAroots there is another video from my headcam of the same flight as the FPV. It shows the flight maneuvers better. Happy RC Flying.
@user-or1uu7yt9nАй бұрын
No restrictions for where you can fly UAVs where you are at ?
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@user-or1uu7yt9n just the regular AMA rules. Don't fly above 400ft, not below 50ft unless landing, don't fly over people. No other regulation restriction. Happy RC Flying
@user-or1uu7yt9nАй бұрын
Indiana .
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@user-or1uu7yt9n Oklahoma City here
@dronezone7451Ай бұрын
that was a hard watch ! 🤣at least you posted something ! 👍
@WDRCАй бұрын
Tell me about it
@WDRCАй бұрын
What could I do differently.
@dronezone7451Ай бұрын
@@WDRCidk,I was drunk when I said that lol,but maybe just try to fly smoother and maybe you're camera angle could be lower ,it's all good, I know wings are not as smooth as a drone! Keep it up ! And happy flying!
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@dronezone7451 okay. I will definitely try more angles. Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
😝🙃😂🤣💯🛩👍
@WDRCАй бұрын
How'd you like the FPV Cam? I'm going to try it on some other planes too. Happy RC Flying.
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
@@WDRC well done Will. You definitely enjoy RC Airplane Aerobatics 🤣💯🛩👍
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@norrismosierjr7956 I'm still just a beginner/intermediate pilot, and am just trying to push my skills further. I figured maybe some 3d flying might be fun. Happy RC Flying.
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
@@WDRC 😏💯👌
@ficosk8Ай бұрын
SUPER ! :)
@bobbybangura5016Ай бұрын
Do you have the link, please?
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@bobbybangura5016 no I don't. I purchased on Amazon under RC afterburner kits.
@HeyokasacredclownАй бұрын
Mine stopped working in 6 months Camera issue
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@Heyokasacredclown I've had mine since February and it's been doing good. Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
Cool way to end a Warm Summer Day Will 😊💯🛩👍
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@norrismosierjr7956 yes it was much needed. When the stress piles on hit the skies with a RC plane. Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
@@WDRC 😃💯👍
@ficosk8Ай бұрын
german Deutz, Eicher, Porsche or maybe italian Ferrari tractor
@ficosk8Ай бұрын
If you want to built a tractor red xD
@ficosk8Ай бұрын
Flying in the winter indoors helped me a lot on improving my skills :) This one is super cool too, but a bit heavy for indoors. Super for that kind of weather and space! :D
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@ficosk8 that's awesome. I would love a place to fly in doors . Happy RC Flying!
@ficosk8Ай бұрын
Hi Will, first like :D Very nice and fun video! What kind of camera did you put on? Impressive quality :) Was the landing OK? It looks difficult from the pilot´s perspective :P
@WDRCАй бұрын
Thanks for watching and liking. I got this micro 4K camera on Temu.com. It only videos in 5 min intervals, so it cut off right before landing but it was smooth. Please share if you would. Happy RC Flying
@ficosk8Ай бұрын
@@WDRC wow great! Would be cool if you could share the model or size, weight etc... Have a great day!
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@ficosk8hey bud, I put the link to the camera I got in the description below. Thanks and Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
Nice Job Will and the Camera Flight Video is Spectacular. Hope you are sustaining the Hot Temperatures this Summer. It's been a Hot Period of Summer here in NE Pennsylvania for sure 😊💯🛩👍
@WDRCАй бұрын
@@norrismosierjr7956 Thanks. I'm glad to be able to get more views for you guys. It's been hot but doesn't the RC. Happy RC Flying!
@norrismosierjr7956Ай бұрын
@@WDRC Yes indeed my friend and Happy RC Flying to you as well 😃💯🛩🚁👍
@norrismosierjr79562 ай бұрын
Very nice flight Will with the FMS Pitt's 1400 mm and beautiful Weather for your flight. Where are you Vacationing Will? It looks like a wonderful place to relax. Happy RC Flying 😊💯🛩👍
@WDRC2 ай бұрын
@@norrismosierjr7956 I went to visit my uncle in NE Arkansas. It was very peaceful. Happy RC Flying
@norrismosierjr79562 ай бұрын
@@WDRC ❤👍
@wrencher632 ай бұрын
Cool being 1st person view. Next trick is making it steadier, maybe a little more down. Depends on what you're trying to see. At sunset might be cool. Will it fit on the Radian glider?
@WDRC2 ай бұрын
Yes I will try to put it in some different spots for better views. I will try it on the night Radian too. Happy RC Flying!