Sky Surfer X8 1480mm Wingspan, EPO, FPV RC Airplane (PNP) Assembling, flight test +AKK KC02 on board

[@81hermit]

Hi to everyone! If you need Sky Surfer X8 (PNP) RC Airplane + some spare parts - look here: bit.ly/2FIbF21. 8% Off - Toysho (rchobbies8 - 8% Off). If you have some questions - please ask, I will try answer to you. Links to FPV setup and to additional electronics which I use in this video you can see in description under this video. Please LIKE (thumbs up) if you like this video, also please subscribe to my KZbin channel. Thanks for watching.

[@GhostRider-xm7of]

Hello again. EPO is strong material?

[@81hermit]

@@GhostRider-xm7of Hello. EPO has good durability, but if you crash your airplane at full speed - EPO material will be broken

[@FPippoV]

Sorry where is the cg on this plane ? because there isn t instructions on the package ! thank you

[@81hermit]

@@FPippoV centre of gravity: 1/3 from front edge of main wing

[@FPippoV]

@@81hermit but in longitude ?

[@juanlc7922]

what a joy that you have returned Rc Hobby Channel, thanks for your videos, you are the best in the network, never leave us, Greetings from Chile, JuanLC ...

[@81hermit]

Thanks for feedback. Last two weeks was windy and rainy weather... :( Do you have some propositions for my next videos? What RC products you want to see on my channel?

[@ChristianHunewald]

Thanks for the video! I have a challenge to get the wings straight. As soon as I use the cube, it is not square anymore. Also using the screw does not help. Can I try it without the cube?

[@81hermit]

This RC airplane have good flight characteristics without any modifications

[@seville6900]

If you fly without wheels on takeoff, fly by hand, how much throttle do you run, 100 percent or what percent?

[@Szalkai_Zalan]

Hi, what is your CG value?

[@redzuansus4639]

What controller you use and what type of battery

[@81hermit]

I use FrSKY Taranis X-lite: goo.gl/vJi33V + for airplane I use 3S Li-Po battery on 2200mah bit.ly/2GxsUqK

[@dronepilot1333]

Is 2216 1400kv OK for this plane?

[@81hermit]

or motor: 2216 2000kv and ESC: 40A 4s supported + propeller: 6x4.5

[@ivanbrest7650]

wow. I like big airplanes. it can be easily to assemble and set up?

[@81hermit]

I also love airplanes in big scale. No, assembling is no hard, it take approx. 2-3 hours with transmitter setup

[@kussi1707]

On my x8, the engine is installed crookedly when you look at it from above. Is that normal? VG Marcus

[@Moonspellik]

yes, it is intentionally

[@81hermit]

Yes that's right

[@GhostRider-xm7of]

Can you advise this airplane for beginners?

[@81hermit]

If you have experience with some other small rc airplanes (for example, some airplanes from WLToys brands and etc.), then yes, I can advice it

[@pilotplayz7641]

Is there any remote with plane

[@81hermit]

No. This is PNP version, without TX/RX and without battery

[@dmhans22]

where did you get power connection of your fpv? what connection? thanks

[@81hermit]

For powering my FPV system I use handmade power wire: JST connector 3S balancing connector. You can find these connectors or power wires almost in all china's stores who sales rc products and etc., just type in a search field "JST connector" or "3S balancing connector".

[@tovardgarold4510]

Awesome looks in the air. Great choose as fpv carrier.

[@81hermit]

Yes, I agree with you!

[@sunansilver6147]

I used the regular super glue and it melted the epp foam

[@jerzysuchenek264]

Is a 2S 1300mah battery good for the Sky Surfer?

[@81hermit]

2S 1300mah very lightweight. To get the plane's normal center of gravity, it is better to use 3S 2200mAh

[@samuelpullmann3498]

Hello, my esc gets hot after just one 3S battery flight is it normal or not? I want to cool it, is it possible to do it by removing the square piece at the bottom?

[@81hermit]

The ESC heats up from use. Is not critical, but better make some additional ventilation in the airplane body

[@Hakinank]

Thank you for your video, very helpful and informative. I made a few flights but propeller seems small and plane cannot climb very well. What do you think, without damaging the stock esc (30A) or motor, what is the biggest prop can we use? Is it safe to use 3x5x3 (three blade) propeller? Thank you.

[@81hermit]

Hello. I don`t know how about 3x5x3 (three blade) propeller, but I saw how people use 6X4 6040 (two blade) propeller with this airplane

[@AggieRC]

Oh that's neat :). It's like a cheaper and newer bixler/easystar, with more stunt potential than either of those too :D. Might have to get myself one.

[@81hermit]

yeah, if you need some cheap airline like as bixler - Sky surfer be a good choose

[@dangerousman5553]

Hello, I have a question. Esc and motor supports 4s lipo?

[@81hermit]

Motor support just 2-3S, in seller description for this ESC says about supporting 2-3S. But on ESC label we can see 2-4S.

[@Hakinank]

A motor modification would make the Sky Surfer perfect. Has anyone tried using a better motor? Mine is always overheating... What would you think about 1400kv? Thanks

[@dronepilot260rc]

Sunnysky would work perfectly

[@gilbertdelaplace2056]

@@dronepilot260rc oui mais lequel le 2212 2450kv? ou un autre pouvez vous precisez?

[@lavaman4089]

is difficult to setup it with transmitter?

[@81hermit]

no. It take no more than 5min

[@dronepilot1333]

Are the wings detachable

[@81hermit]

main wing is detachable

[@danilolf]

Flight time with 2200mah?

[@81hermit]

Flight time depends from how often you will use full throttle. I got more than 20min flight time with throttle around 50%

[@dronepilot1333]

Which motor would you recommend for 4S?

[@81hermit]

something like 2836 2200KV, 3-4S supported

[@ISSOU-if7df]

I did not have the top screws in the box ... what are the dimensions?

[@81hermit]

M3 with total length 78mm

[@ISSOU-if7df]

@@81hermit i take m3 70mm screw top

[@81hermit]

@@ISSOU-if7df length 70mm is ok for attaching main wing to the fuselage?

[@ISSOU-if7df]

@@81hermit yes

[@81hermit]

@@ISSOU-if7df ok. that is good

[@volodymyr2960]

Which be better, Bixler or Sky Surfer?

[@81hermit]

These both airplanes almost a same. Very hard to compare each other.

[@emilywillson6302]

Прекрасное видео ! класс !

[@81hermit]

thx

[@ISSOU-if7df]

4s compatible ?

[@81hermit]

just 2-3S

[@Opelhase1111]

Naja, ist toll zu fliegen, hab einen bixler1 motor eingebaut, jezt geht er super ab.

[@81hermit]

yeah, Sky Surfer X8 is a Bixler clone and parts from Bixler must be compatible with Sky Surfer X8

[@jamesmorris7581]

Maintain the helpful work and generating the group!

[@81hermit]

Thanks for feedback

[@kyrylokozhumyaka1136]

do you use there some flight controller? good video! I like it!

[@81hermit]

I no use any flight controllers with this airplane

[@gliderrider]

I’m just here for the music

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Awesome!!

[@81hermit]

thx

[@FromAboveAndBeyondChannel]

Vill soon fly this modell thanxs for sharing. =)

[@81hermit]

This is good rc airplane. Good flights to you and you are welcome ;)

[@ivanbrest7650]

btw, thanks for good video with excellent glider ;)

[@81hermit]

thanks for your feedback ;)

[@evertquispe1999]

genial

[@81hermit]

thx

[@daviddavids2884]

some info. design F L A W S. (buyer be aware) at :52, the main wing has Positive aoi; this is a less, energy efficient configuration. at 1:57, the use of a curved vert-stab leading edge is a Not recommended. at 2:10, WRONG. the control horn and linkage alignment Should be Perpendicular to the hinge line. at 2:38, WRONG. there should be NO Bends in pushrods; unless Absolutely necessary. at :52 and 5:26, an Optimal thrust line/angle has Not been used; this Wonkiness is a factor in the dive at launch behavior. googletranslate static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/2/9/6/3/9/7/a5988257-224-bixler%202%20motor%20angle%20correction.jpg

[@81hermit]

Probably that information will be helpfull for some users. You finded so many wrong and incorect moments in construction of this airplane :) But, as result you can see in this video (from 5:26) as this airplane can fly. It flys is pretty stable and good responsive to my controll.

[@paulushalim9128]

is it worth to buy?

[@paulushalim9128]

@@81hermit is it worth to buy?

[@paulushalim9128]

is it worth to buy?

[@81hermit]

@@paulushalim9128 yes, sure

[@FrostyDaCat]

How did you change to xt60? Please respond, thanks

[@81hermit]

xt60 - in pnp version is default connector

[@FrostyDaCat]

​@@81hermit Thanks for replying! I'm really struggling with the assembly of the propeller, what are the small green-gray plastic circles used for? 3:37

[@81hermit]

@@FrostyDaCatDifferent motors has different shaft diameters. Using these rings as inserting into propeller for needful shaft diameter

[@FrostyDaCat]

@@81hermit Thank you so much! You just earned a new subscriber!

[@81hermit]

you are welcome