Arrows - F4U-4 Corsair - 1.1m - Maiden Flights

[@randallandrews120]

Please keep ignoring KZbin's short format algorithm! Fantastic vid!!!!

[@thomasusowski2155]

Your setup videos and how you talk through what the plane is doing, the changes you make and discuss how the plane reacts, and your complete flow from beginning to end, is the absolute best on KZbin! I just bought this plane through your website 😎, and now thanks to you showing you final setups , I have a much better starting place to try until I get it dialed in with the AS3X and flaps. Man keep the videos coming!

[@ThatOtherAndrew]

One of the reasons why I like your videos is because all the extra details and discussion really helps when it comes to comparing similar models from different companies. Case in point, I'm currently debating with myself over getting the Arrows verus the EFlite, and although the Arrows does look like a good plane, the EFlite is probably going to be preferable for me.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We will be sharing out findings VERY soon, but I don't want to dissuade you from one or the other...I can say this...they're both going to be flying on 3200 4S - interesting, right???

[@timsgta]

EFlite doesnt need your support, Arrows is mom and pop and makes VERY good planes for the money, but give your cash to the mega corp horizon if ya want

[@marcoreviews]

That battery helps get the bird of the ground fast! Almost no runway needed for takeoff. Very impressed.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The plane needs more rudder to control the P-Factor, I think - but beyond that, it's great!

[@marcoreviews]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I remember either eachine or xk made a small version of this plane ✈️. Also on a different note I found some really cool vtol planes on aliexpress. I just don’t trust the website. They are like the vtol from xk you reviewed in the past except they have the f18 like in top gun Maverick and many others that takeoff 🛫 in vtol. I hope reliable companies like eBay might start selling them soon.

[@doboy861]

I have one now I need to go to the bigger battery. Great information.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The bigger battery made a huge difference. The CG was just not quite right on the specified flight pack.

[@musk-eteer9898]

love the arrows family

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We've been impressed with them so far.

[@userTJ39780]

@1:15:15, thanks Camera Crew for clarifying the "final" setup.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You're welcome ;) Sometimes she's paying more attention than I think!

[@snoriverrc3842]

Its good to see you getting into all the Arrows new old stock models. They make so many great planes. Its a shame they discontinued the Bearcat. Apparently the molds were destroyed :( its one of the best warbirds ever.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

They "destroyed" the mold???? Yeah, I doubt that! I bet they just had stock issues - LOL ;)

[@snoriverrc3842]

@@BrianPhillipsRC ask Dan about it, Its a shame , the Bearcat was a great model

[@richhollenbeck5619]

I love the Eflite Corsair in the background on the counter. I can’t wait for your review on that bird! Happy Father’s Day to you!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Rich - You don't have to wait too much longer ;) Promise!!!!

[@MagnaS8]

i have this model for one year, amazing plane, best 1.1m corsair you can buy.

[@oldscratch3540]

Great job. You went from ice man to super beast status. 💪 I was saving that title for me but you beat me to it man.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - I'm moving through the ranks!!!!!! Amazing ;)

[@flymachine]

I looove my Arrows Corsair, I added scale flaps, bigger wheels and scale wheel wells and replaced the motor and ESC to run a scale 13x6 4 blade on 4S and she looks, sounds and flies so much like the real world F4U4 now, I’m glad they are back in stock my next one will be a racer. I actually prefer my Arrows to the E-flite F4U

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice! We added three panel flaps, and will be sharing that mod and re-maiden pretty soon too ;)

[@mrhilma]

Good work! I remain a huge fan of all my Arrows models. My experience with my Arrows Bearcat was exactly the same though. It was a bigger battery or nose weight scenario. I also mix some right rudder with the throttle. For a comfortable maiden flight - I would like to see Arrows recommending a C of G further forward. For those of us who don't use gyro stabilisation we really don't want to stack a new model on Flight #1! That Corsair looked fabulous on the 3200 4S.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

If you mix in rudder, you'll want that to be tied to a switch, so you can turn it off when you're in the air....it's like 100% rudder, or near to it, FYI

[@bonfigliothomas425]

And speaking of Carrier based. First Carrier launch was off a British Carrier. During WWII modern fleet Carriers were Essex Class. Now imagine they were able to launch off the Independence Class Carriers (CVL's) that were nine Cleveland Class Light Cruisers that were converted with a 650 ft straight wooden deck. The challenge with operating the Corsair was the large 4 bladed prop and the orientation of the pilot that affected the pilots visibility. Check it out.

[@mwalker9117]

Brian, you look like you're going to take us on a flight to Flavortown.

[@Stinkles_]

LOL!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

??? I'm definitely not aware of this one ;)

[@josephpuzzo1]

Brian have u done a video on the arrows t28 yellow sliver and red one?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Not yet, but we have it on our short list. They were short on stock, so we won't be doing it for a little bit.

[@ederdmann7347]

I had to add 3 oz of weight to the nose on the Arrows. I think the CG is marked wrong. I had the same problem on the Eflite 1.2 Corair I could not get the CG right with 2200 in it without adding 2oz of weight to the nose. Flys great on a 3200 or 4000 in it.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You will see what we did on our 1.2m soon ;) I just can't bring myself to use dead weight...would rather put a BIT more on a flight pack. But yeah, why doesn't the 2200 3S make the cg work? Oh well, the 3200 4S is pretty awesome!!!

[@turbor9770]

The pocket protector is a good look.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Totally!

[@audigga4396]

I must admit that I am a bit of a sucker for the F4U. I think I will be looking at the Eflite version for spares availability to my location. Keep up the good work.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Soon, very soon - I promise ;)

[@RPSchonherr]

talking of batteries, I asked you about putting in a bigger battery on the Prodigy 1400mm RTF. Well, I got mine and did put in a 30c 2200 battery and it flies much better. The CG is way back with the 1300 25c it comes with but the 2200 puts it in the middle of the CG range. So, yeah just because it recommends or comes with a particular battery, you may find a better one.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE! Glad you got her dialed in better!

[@julianhumphrey4843]

looks a nice plane but im done with warbirds, rcently got eflite T-28 1100 and its up for sale after one flight, im sticking with delta wings and fpv

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Why?!?!?

[@65Max]

Still trying to figure out which F4U to buy for Terry after I graduate from Apprentice to the Bridi Trainer 40. Arrows may be a bit too fast and twitchy for me. If there are some of the 1.2mm models at the club I'll check them out as well as all your Corsair reviews.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The Eflite is the way to go if you're not ON IT...this arrows needs a near perfect takeoff. but once you're up, she's a great flying plane!

[@Lee-pd5ko]

I just found your channel today. I was looking to get into scratch building planes again. Ive been out of it for about 20 years...lol. The problem Im finding is, very few ppl scratch build anymore. That's all i used to do to fly is scratch build my planes. Also, everything is electric now. No more messing with gas engines, nitro fuel, starters and starter batteries and all assorted other items. I used to have to bring a build box with me to the field to fly. Technology has come a long way. That being said, what would you recommend for someone getting back into flying again. Plane and radio wise. I used to run on an Futaba Gold 5ch radio, but they have come so far, i am prob going to be lost... Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you and keep up the flying.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You have a lot to catch up on, and that's okay!!! I had to do much of the same, but don't expect to be able to cover everything in a few days - it's a TON different, and a LOT LOT better too!!! Cheaper, better, easier, cleaner, but there are also some new negatives too, which you will find out ;( Stick with us for a while, and you'll be able to see. For the moment, here's some "beginner planes", but for you, if you KNOW you're getting back into the hobby, and don't want to "waste" money on a beginner plane - you could just get some good gear and get right into it...if that's the case, hit me up... Remember, you're old skills are still relevant - YOU CAN STILL FLY! That's the hard part! - but you'll need to do a little updating in the tech arena, and we will and have helped thousands of others in your exact spot! Beginner list Description | Purchase | Videos Habu STS 70mm RTF | bit.ly/3ci5eWD | bit.ly/3ontBF9 Apprentice 1.5m RTF | bit.ly/3BlSjh9 | bit.ly/3b6kCVP Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF | bit.ly/3PqNR4A | bit.ly/3J6WmQ3 T-28 Trojan 1.1m | bit.ly/3PmbxHf | bit.ly/3v8zGJi Apprentice 1.2m RTF | bit.ly/3BlSjh9 | bit.ly/3Bk60wG Sport Cub S2 UMX | bit.ly/3yYkrUs | bit.ly/3PL8vfJ AeroScout 1.1m | bit.ly/3OlqyYQ | bit.ly/3ztp9Li Trekker 1.2 RTF | bit.ly/34jhgLZ | PNP bit.ly/35xOPu8 | bit.ly/3PHoZ8M Bigfoot 1.3m RTF | bit.ly/30mYdOq | bit.ly/3zqIxZu Pioneer 620mm RTF | bit.ly/2YotgbY | bit.ly/3OvJLad Prodigy 1.4m RTF | bit.ly/37zJxzt | bit.ly/3cvccaZ Ranger 1.2m RTF | bit.ly/3bHFIKr | bit.ly/3bCezZB

[@Lee-pd5ko]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Looks like gone are the days where you you spend 6-9 months building your plane from scratch and then picking up and going out with your fieldbox, and coming home with a pile of toothpicks...lol.

[@AerospaceMatt]

Oh, for a second there I thought it was the E-Flite! Still cool, though!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

:) OOOOps ;) - Coming soon, very soon!!!

[@smiffy788]

Thanks for the info on the 4s battery, i'll make sure i upgrade before the planes maiden. Where have you got your CG now?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

CG is in the same spot, but it's slightly nose heavy now, rather than slightly tail heavy.

[@boliu7920]

@@BrianPhillipsRC how can it balance in the same spot when you change from a smll 2200 3s to 3300 4s withe other conditions being the same? I think it should balance in a spot slightly forward from the CG mentioned in the mannual.

[@deandagner]

This thing reminds me of my 6s Dynam fw-190. No matter what I do. It always noses over 😂 doesn't damage it, but damn it man. Not the way I wanna end a flight haha. This thing does look good tho and thanks for the heads up about CG. I'll probably still get the Eflite. For the price tag tho... This Arrows F4U is a great deal. It looks sweet. Thanks for the awesome video's, Brian!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I got on the mains a few times for the retried Navy Vet who came to visit yesterday. I flew for him for about 3.5 hours...it was great!

[@deandagner]

Man that sounds awesome!

[@sethgreenberg7725]

Is there enough room in battery bay for a 4s battery?

[@crotaflyingsolo4759]

Did the tape interfere with the rotation of the gear when going up?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

nope

[@crotaflyingsolo4759]

@@BrianPhillipsRC That's good!

[@mastersteel1079]

f4 corsair great,its super Airplane, remmember its,n1 secondo War😉😉😉😉

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes!

[@notoo7]

I flipped mine on maiden landing. No reinforcements in the vertical. Can't waitvto replace it with an eFlite version.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

you will want to watch out 1.2m review (coming soon)

[@James-gz4oj]

hello to all luv the vids just to say the flap hinges are very week on this one check them

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You will see more on this soon ;) Different video

[@shortbiggie]

Good job zeroing in on the CG issue and calling on Arrows to get their act together so to speak. This issue exists on the Bearcat and Trojan and requires a bigger battery AND lead up front. If nose weight is not added one way or another, a grass take off will end in a stall. This is not a good outcome for someone who tends to trust what is published in the manuals and on the box. After all this time not making a change to the design or information provided justifies full refund to anyone who dumps their plane because they did trust the manual. And the info isn't off just a tad or a tweak, it's off by A LOT. Can't tell you how many musket balls I glued into the nose of the Bearcat but I think it was around 12 along with using a 3S 3200 battery.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I was a bit off-put by this phenomena, but at the end of the day, we got a NICE plane out of it ;) If it wouldn't have ended with a good flying plane, I would have been annoyed....but we were fortunate!

[@maxair420]

👍🏽

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

thanks!

[@user-cc3cq7xi6p]

What size ESC would you recommend for 4S.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The one in the plane...just do it. It'll be fine. We've been doing this for years on Arrows "3S" planes, but if you're really concerned, maybe 40 amps....but to be honest, I don't think you'll have any issues. www.dpbolvw.net/click-9240406-15735260?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3D40%2Bamp%2Besc%26lang%3Ddefault I'd go for the smallest one you can get, if you want to make it work, but there is a component of risk on the MOTOR itself, but that too is just a few bucks to replace if it catches on fire and blows into a million pieces. With this and other Arrows planes, they almost always work fine on 4S.

[@mattoprc]

E-flite corsair or Arrows?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Keep watching ;) soon........i promise ;)

[@FlailinMonkey]

I love that you have split the unbox/build and flight portions into two separate videos, I think the flight videos would be even better if you kept them to 20 minutes though.. Quality videos overall though, and the camera crew does an amazing job as always!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad you enjoy the formatting change, but let me ask you...how would we make a video shorter than 20 minutes when our flight times are longer than 20 minutes?

[@dalerbsr.5061]

No need to back-taxi these little birds lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL ;)

[@userTJ39780]

We just got Fiber Internet and upgraded the routers to a whole house mesh network: from 60 mbps down and 2 mbps up, to 350mbps down and 300mbps up!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice! It'll be a while before we see fiber out here. :)

[@Jack-gy7cs]

Brian, I would prefer to see the first maiden first, and the fixes, and rest of the flights in chronological order. Just my preference. Still enjoy the video though.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I assume you're not alone, and can see why...it would be less confusing the other way, but we want to prove these planes CAN work well, and so many people will literally watch 30 seconds and they've made up their mind. Trying to give these planes a chance - did you happen to see how terrible this plane looked and flew on the ACTUAL maiden....it was not very good.

[@doboy861]

That's a buzzard! LOL

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yeah!

[@SunriseRCAviator]

You should really do the Hobbyking Corsair FG-1 Lucky Gallon. It's a sweet flying and looking Corsair. No fiddling with CG or configuration needed it's just right out of the box just like the E-Flite 1.2 Corsair. I found all the Arrows warbirds to have weird behavior so I wouldn't recommend any of them. The only great one from Arrows is the Bigfoot and it's fantastic.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I see! Thanks - I wonder if these planes were made to fly on 4S but them there was some change of plans which caused the CG to become somewhat unattainable stock... Either way, these warbirds have been out for a lot longer too, so wonder if they'll "fix" the cg issue on V2 or V3?

[@SunriseRCAviator]

@@BrianPhillipsRC That could be it because something isn`t really right.

[@urbanairgunner6402]

The F4U Corsair is an iconic but one of the hardest fly whether it be RC or scale funny side note about the landing gear if you ever watch baba black sheep in the opening credits there is one of the planes with a sagging landing gear that plane actually belonged to a man over in Dothan Alabama at one time. And I'm sure by now you're thinking this guy is full of BS LOL but it is the truth

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - so a glitch in the movie - LOL ;) It's funny, we're so spoiled these days with all the CGI, but I prefer the good-ole-days of making the filmmakers ACTUALLY blow up small RC airplanes ;)

[@kurtmccune9141]

one of my least favorite planes..retracts are weak.. on 3rd set.. prop is very brittle.. on 3rd prop... i'm glad your recommending a proper rated ESC,, Thanks for the work and info..

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Bummed to hear you aren't a fan, but you can see, we did have some issues ;) I still LOVE the looks. She is absolutely gorgeous!

[@sethgreenberg7725]

Please do not call birds stupid LOL

[@marcusbost8481]

I wish the eflite 1.2 Corsair had LEDs 🥲 crazy that this one only has a one piece flap per wing. Are the wings interchangeable between arrows and eflite?🤔

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - wrong size ;)