Becoming A Better RC Pilot - Model AV8R Instructional Series, Episode 47

[@SteffenRC]

Adam, There are so many YT channels showing skilled pilots flying great planes well, but there isn't a lot of actual education. Its more just stunt flying.. This video is one of the BEST teaching videos I've seen. Pure gold... I look forward to the next series and learning from your outstanding channel.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Will thank you so much! That means a lot my friend. You have excellent practicing habits...plenty to gain by watching your channel as well. Your channel is one of the ones we are featuring this month on our home page. Hopefully that may get you and the other four we featured some more subs as you all deserve way more than you have in our opinion!

[@SteffenRC]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Adam... HUGE Thanks... Appreciate the shout out on your page. I'm honored that you are doing that... I'll need to step up my video production now... :-)

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@@SteffenRC This is the first time we've tried something like this. I don't know how often people check out a channels home page, but hopefully it will get all of you some more subs!

[@robertgribbin6444]

You got me, I've heard things I needed to. Smothered by influences, I have these planes and realize. I better cool my roll. Thanks, guys. I think your videos are great. Thanks, Bob

[@think2cre81]

Great video sir 👍 I enjoy a slice of humble pie 🥧 . I remember about 18 or 19 years ago having the pleasure of meeting Ben Storick , I believe he was 9 years old at the time and just learning to fly. My son was 10 years old and those two became friends. And I became friends with Ben's Father . We met at Gibson Jr high-school , in Las Vegas Nevada. Where we would practice and we were all 4 novice pilots. The boys were learning very quickly. As fathers we wanted to help them develop so we kept buying and building better and faster airplanes. This went on for around 2 years . The boys now were very good and the adults used to get back off the field to watch these two go at each other racing. Ben had a fast flying wing and my son would fly a F-22 Stryker that I had modified to go over 100 mph . It was amazing to watch these two young men fly around that field just a few feet apart and put on a show for everyone there . The difference was my son was very boastful and Ben was extremely humble. I believe that's one of the reasons that Ben Storick is still today becoming one of the best pilots in the world . Ben began flying helicopters back then and became extremely good at it . I'm sure you have heard of Ben Storick. And I'm also sure you have never heard of my son . I have tried to teach my son that humility is great attribute to one's character. I'm still trying 😪. I became a better person from observing Ben and his fathers relationship. Thank you sir for your wisdom and the slice of pie .

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Tim, thank you so much for the kind words and the story. Your son will get there. It takes some more time than others. I am not super familiar with the top heli pilots, but I checked out a video of Ben and he is impressive! I am, however, very familiar with the top airplane pilots (3D guys). All of the top guys over the span of the last decade have all had a few things in common. Jace "The Ace" Dussia is the top pilot now, it was Daniel Holman before him, and Joe Smith before that. They were all young when they became the top dog (teens). They all had/have a strong bond with their parents and mom and dad take them to every event. One parent is the camera person and films all the flights for an active KZbin channel. They were all humble and approachable at events. They were all sponsored by either 3DHS or Extreme Flight. And one more thing was prevalent, and I am not trying to offend if you don't subscribe to this idea, but just sharing it and my thoughts on it. They were/are deeply faithful and had a belief in and relationship with God. In my mind, if a person truly understands what that means, and respects the sheer amount of love, leadership, sacrifice, and power God represents...its hard not to be humble.

[@think2cre81]

@@ModelAV8RChannel I do subscribe to Jesus . The situation that the world around us is in . Is all because of the spiritual war that's happening all around us . Their is only one uncaused Being. Every other being is a caused being . Everything in this world was caused , and is not necessary. There is only one Necessary Being that Every other contingent being is contingent upon. Which begs the one question everyone should be asking themselves > why is there something , rather than nothing ? There didn't have to be , But there is . The answer to me is simple. A necessary, eternal uncaused Being wanted to cause it . There is no other way that everything you see could have come into existence. Because nothing can not produce something. We are similar to God , but we are different from God . We have something that God doesn't have . We have potential , God doesn't have any potential. We have the potential not to be . God does not have the potential not to be . We have the potential to learn . God does not have the potential to learn . We have the potential to grow . God does not have the potential to grow. God can't grow He is already as big as He can get . People should really expand there image of God , most see him as a large angel. God can not learn, because God already knows everything. And God can not commit suicide or be killed, because he has to exist necessary. That's what makes Him a necessary Being. So my friend you can see , that we are like God in our being . But we are different from God in our potential. We are contingent beings . God is not a contingent being. I could go on for hours sir , with all that I have discovered about God . A life time of thinking of question and then searching for the answers. Today I have more questions than answers. But one thing I know for sure . I am not a necessary being . And that there absolutely has to be one . Every other reason for the existence for life or being , ends in an infinite regress . Because cause and effect is a truth . But if you start now and go backwards the only logical conclusion is there had to be a first cause . And because you cannot cause yourself because you would have to exist prior to yourself and that is impossible. And that is true of God . God could not have created Himself because He would have had to be prior to Himself. Therefore He would not be God . And we know there is a God because we are here , when we did not have to be . God is here and has to be Necessarily. Sorry sir . I don't get many opportunities to share the truth , because most people have become numb to it . Everyone thinks they can have , and will even say it out loud " I have my own truth " thats another story lol 😆 but again easily argued. I hope I didn't offend you in any way , if so was never my intention.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Tim no offense taken. I'm all for the truth, and I get there is a lot of delusion in this world now. You take a deep, somewhat complicated dive into this. Nothing wrong with that, whatever convinces a person of Gods existence works for me. That said, the warm, calm embrace of true faith...at least in my mind only reaches its full potential when we stop asking questions about it. I don't have more questions than answers anymore. I understand that God is the ultimate entity. As a mere mortal man I can't even come close to matching his intelligence, his ability to judge, create, reason, and love. I mean he's GOD...creator of the heavens and the earth. The fact that there are things we can't understand is...well...understandable. We're not on that level, and punishing ourselves trying to figure out everything what makes God tick and why he does things or allows things we can't comprehend is futile. I just have faith...real faith. No questions, no skepticism. I am totally and wholly subordinate. I leave that which is beyond my comprehension to the one who truly has that under control...God. That gives me peace. I only control that which is within my capability. Anyway...my point is simply this. If you want your son to be humble...teach him about God. Stay on him, it may take hundreds of attempts, but when he gets it finally...really gets it...humble will just happen. I'm sure you do this...just keep it up, and have faith. God's plan for him is what it is, and of course...it must be right.

[@think2cre81]

@@ModelAV8RChannel thank you . I have had many many conversations with my son about God . And I believe now he understands there is only one . That He actually exist . And He is getting a little more humble . And I'm sure that he will find his way . As far as me and taking a deep way to truth . I can honestly say I just love learning and discovering more and more about God . I'm not searching to disprove the existence of God . I have a personal relationship with Him . And like any good relationship you want to know their likes and dislikes and their thoughts , wants and listen to them when they speak. Not letting your mind wonder to the future or the past , but staying right in the now . Thankfully he left many of His thoughts and wants in His written word . I can tell from your written words a lot about your character. And when I listen to your videos I can see it in your eyes . You are a good man , and I am thankful for meeting you from a common interest , Flying

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

That is awesome. Also Tim thanks for the kind words.

[@Bellairvideo]

Wow Adam, right in the ball & just in time for my new FMS Pitts.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

You will love it Noel! Thanks very much!

[@Bellairvideo]

Well Adam, well done to you as you encourage others in the hobby👏👏👏

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@@Bellairvideo Thank you. That is part of our mission.😁

[@odwatchguy]

Thanks Adam, this is a really informative video that anyone can learn from. I found your channel a few months ago when I couldn't fight the bug any longer. I have been away from flying for 20 years and started back about a month ago. I flew for 20 years before, but my older wiser self wants to be best I can be, not the best at the field.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Tony thank you. We are glad you're enjoying the channel. Being the best you can be is the key...its your journey. As long as you're safe and having way more fun than frustration, you are right where you should be!

[@AlToneTech]

Awesome video!!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you!

[@jonoedwards4195]

Great show! Lot of great tips and pointers. Beauty Adam an Co.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks so much Jono!

[@robertnordeck9547]

Another 5💫video!! Kant wait for the "how to land" 🛬 tips. Thank you Adam

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Robert! We'll get that done. In general, scale, or a particular type of plane you have in mind?

[@ericrudy2504]

A lot of what you talk about extends well beyond just flying model planes. It really applies to being a better person and life lessons.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Absolutely Eric. Education, planning, discipline, practice, and humility can make you successful in every aspect of life.

[@jimmeyer3374]

Thanks for the advice I just bought a beater. A Dynam C188 AG Wagon for 35.00 hope to learn some tail dragged skills

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

You will my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@bigglesrc5077]

Great video and great philosophy, I am sure many pilots will gain something from this.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you very much! We hope so.

[@dutchloveRC]

you Rock Brother another GR8 video friend!!!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you SlowJo!

[@dutchloveRC]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Im smarter just being your friend!!! lol

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@@dutchloveRC I don't know buddy...lol

[@dutchloveRC]

@@ModelAV8RChannel I DO!!!

[@helmuthuneke1775]

coming from the FPV side from flying quads to planes i do crash less now as my beater got into my parts bin (hot glue couldn't cure it anymore). great advice and I look forward to the next episode.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much! The quad flying should translate to decent rudder skills with a plane.

[@helmuthuneke1775]

@@ModelAV8RChannel I bought a ugly yank and bank plane it flys good and far, but I give rudder input even no rudder. i might squeeze at some point a rudder in that plane

[@rlbutterfield]

Great advice and explanation. 👍🏻

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@paulswainson64]

I don't usually comment on videos but that was different and enjoyable, looking forward to seeing the next one 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Awesome, thank you Paul!

[@Finalmile_FPV]

Awesome instruction, as someone who is a loaner and park flyer I really depend on channels like yours to open up my flight envelope. Having recently started watching full scale flight instructional videos (more prevalent than RC model) on KZbin really has me re thinking a lot of what I considered to be base skills I was already comfortable with. For me the learning is as much fun as the flying, keep up the good work 🙏👏

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much! I agree...improving my skill sets is a huge part of the fun for me as well.

[@MrDolbySystem]

Hey Adam, you’re not just an incredible RC plane pilot, but also a top-notch instructor and content creator. I’ve been following your stuff online, picking up tips and tricks, and your advice really resonates. Staying humble and not blaming other factors is great advice for any pilot. Consider me a fan and student! Watching your flight videos is always a treat. Keep up the awesome work - you’re definitely making a big impact in the RC plane community.🎉🎉🎉

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much for that! We really appreciate you taking the time to write that. Glad our channel is helpful!

[@WarbirdPiLOT]

Great video Adam, so many good pointers and tips 👍👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man!

[@Anomic_Hunter202]

"Keep it simple, stupid" makes me take a step back and work at it. Great advice, for me.

[@pappy883]

Excellent Adam, this applies to nubes and us "experienced" (67yr ish) pilots as well. I was aware of most of you great tips but wasn't practicing them (complacency) Thank you so much for the refresher course! 👍👍👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Pappy, we're all students...I'm still learning myself!

[@BillKisel]

I'm one of those RC pilots that got into the hobby late in life - about 2 1/2 years ago, I'm 78 now. I don't push myself very hard. I seem to get as much fun out of the hobby from tinkering, building and bantering with the guys at the club I joined last year as I do from flying. A profile 3D plane looks like it might be fun to mess around with even if didn't do much to improve my skill level. Thanks.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Bill my friend glad you made it to the hobby! Better late than never right! As long as you're having fun an being safe thats what its all about.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Loads to take on board Adam, reading how to do things is one thing, watching flyers like Michael Wargo can be hard to follow as well but your presentation and explanation skills makes so much more sense. I think this a must watch video for all pilots no matter their skill level, well done 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Wow Cliff thank you man! That means a lot coming from you buddy. You are a great modeler and pilot I admire.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

@Model AV8R Well you're laid back but authoritive at the same time, that's a great combo, cheers 👍

[@ironmover5800]

Good idea to put out info on getting better at flying Thanks

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@GazzaJollyRoger8152]

Far as myself i started off with a simulator and then after using the simulator for a bit i then started off with the smaller planes ( park flyers). I am new to the RC world so it's been a challenge for me for sure, i just started on flying the bigger planes now. Thanks for a great video and explaining it nicely, ☠Semper Fi

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks my friend! Sims are great tools as well. You'll find the bigger they are the better they fly.

[@JustwingitRC]

This is OUTSTANDING my friend! Kudos to you and Heidi for putting this together; looking forward to seeing future installments in the series 😎!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks brother! I'm looking forward to that ME 109 challenge myself...lol!

[@jcb6713]

great info...👍 tnx...

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you!

[@eqrc7587]

Thanks AV8R !!! I’m listening and learning as much as I can. Got a beater and believe it or not I use that take off on warbirds a lot.👍🏻✌🏻🖖🏻

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Awesome Eric! That's what its all about buddy...still a student myself!

[@rcaviationcrawling7351]

Excellent! A beater plane for practice is a great idea. I think I will get a Hobbyzone Valiant and use it as a training plane.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Mark they fly AWESOME.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Brilliant video Adam, I totally agree, you can never stop learning. We do have to put ID on every pane we fly. My aim is to keep practicing, always polishing the skills. 👍🏻

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much Chris! Good man...be a student from now on, and you will be an ace as well.

[@SunriseRCAviator]

Really good advice and another great video thanks!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man!

[@thomasgould4765]

Great video, maybe I'll learn to fly one day.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol...thats a hint isn't it? We'll get you out to fly very soon! Thanks buddy!

[@john9663]

EXCELLENT, especially the valuable role of a flat foamy to improve rudder skills. This is a simple example of how to practice and improve this skill.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Absolutely! Thanks very much.

[@hassebarrefors1612]

I just stumbled across this channel and felt great respect from the start, not least after 30+ years of training in aviation. One of the first things my instructors taught me, when I first started flying, was that you steer the aeroplane with the rudder, the ailerons are just there to make it more comfortable. When it comes to knowledge, learning and teaching the best wisdom is from a researcher at General Electric in the 60’s. “If you can not explain what you do, so that a 12-year old understands it, then you are a charlatan”. I reckon this video lives up to that.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Hasse thank you very much! Glad you found our channel. Sounds like you have had quite the journey in aviation...that is awesome. That GE fella was right, and we are honored you think highly of this episode. I try my best to be tactical in my wording. We put a lot of thought into how we covey information and try to stay humble enough to learn ourselves.

[@rcnfo1197]

Top notch instruction on every level, from philosophy to flight demonstration. And it hit home, too! I bought a Super Cub to get back in the hobby after 15 years away. Thought it would be easy after lots of experience with more aerobatic planes like the Super Chipmunk and Laser 200. I crashed on the second take off. Had to eat humble pie. It's still my most challenging plane to take off and land in a scale manner. And that's after five years competing in IMAC, from Basic to Advanced.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you very much! I get it..I had a buddy have a similar experience with my J-3 Cub. He is a high level 3D pilot, so I handed him my TX and said give me a nice, slow, scale takeoff (On pavement BTW). To be honest I expected him to do it just fine, but he ground looped it twice. He asked what he was doing wrong and it took me a minute to figure it out. What stumped him turned out to be what he's used to. With a Lazer, Edge, etc. the rudders are so big and have so much throw you only have to breathe on them to make corrections on takeoff, but with the scale Cub you have to dig much deeper into the corrections with the rudder. Once we figured that out...he was fine.

[@Retset]

Great video! I found the taildragger takeoff technique useful. I usually try to get the tail up early as my first aviation was full size, well before RC. This usually leads to some lefts and rights before lift off! Can't wait to try the proper RC technique now ...

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank man! I hope that works for you!

[@kennethneal1120]

Very good advice and instruction on the tail draggers ,keep up the good work. I've been flying for years and still learned something so thanks for that.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks! Me too, always learning.

[@takethepod]

Great video Adam. It was great to meet you guys at the field the other day. I will be working on the skills you showed me and watching this video over and over. See ya out there again soon, I hope.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Hey Lee! Man it was our pleasure. Always nice to meet new members. You fly very well, you'll have those taildragger takeoffs down in no time. See you at the field!

[@RaDmAn_Rc]

Thanx. All that info is spot on.. every beginner to intermediate should watch this video.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks!

[@purcellrcaviationchannel]

Master Class! Pure and simple!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you miss Gina! You sure do use that rudder...I love your low n slow!

[@copiercer]

Great content.. perfect suggestions for where I am specifically !! Thanks !!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks! Glad this was helpful.

[@stevebullard9039]

Adam, ...thanks so much for this! I so appreciate the instruction, talking through the maneuvers, etc. Really enjoyed this one. AND, ...while I've never had much interest at all in profile planes and 3D flying, ...I just may be in the market for one now to improve my right stick skills! Great tip. Thanks again! Love your excellent work. Blessings!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Hey Steve! Thanks my friend. Glad it is helpful. You would really enjoy one. You can fly mine and see what you think!

[@michaelrajca6043]

adam thank you for great video. when i need a little motivation and incentive to get better and more confident i just watch this time and time again. its very helpful and keeps you on the right track

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank YOU Michael! That means a lot. So glad it is helpful!

[@jeffs7915]

Your opinion has great value because it produces better results . It also is supported by its' use in full size aircraft.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you!

[@chrisnewman2008]

Love the video. Some really solid advice. Def need a beater that you are not to worried about destroying! I am going to go working on my left stick skills now!!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks! Glad it is helpful!

[@reyadv160]

Great tips sir...yes, I agree with you sir some rc pilots whenever they get crashed..they will stop flying...For me, crashing is part of my hobby...we have to learn from our mistakes...start from simple planes

[@tonybeverley5406]

Well done you just explain things really well and I got alot out of this video so thank you Modle AV8R

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you, we are so glad it helped!

[@IansRCExploits]

Cheers Adam and Heidi, some awesome tips in that video!! I will try to improve my scale take offs as quite often all my take offs are like a STOL competition!! I'm OK with the rudder I think as I use it a lot flying the Helie's!! And I refrain from flying with an aileron rudder mix so as I input the rudder myself!! I think this is going to be an enjoyable and popular series for you both 😀👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Ian! Yeah man you seem to be fine with rudder. I like STOL!! Lol. I think a lot of what you do is to make sure the grass can't grab and turn them over...which makes sense. That said I bet that technique might work on your field with some of your planes.

[@wingman2646]

Really interesting. Thanks. Need to work on my rudder skills!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It makes such a difference.

[@furball5553]

Humble and humility is in short supply darn sure horizon hobbies discontinued that year's ago ✌️👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Its a crazy world buddy. Humility would help that for sure! Hey thanks so much for watching man!

[@davidgerlach1132]

Interesting, description and very nice use of the elevator as a "differential air foil" makes the model look much more authentic during lift off. NOTE: Lost track with the Spitfire at 17:54 🙂 ... nobody's perfect.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much.

[@SteadfastRC]

I have been flying for years But I just got taken to school, hard. Thank you!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol...thank you my friend! I'm still learning myself!

[@AdrianBeal-ov9yf]

Quite right about cross channel control , aileron / rudder . Here in the UK I always tell the newcomers or even more experienced flyers to go and fly indoors ? Duh . When you fly in a gymnasium the one thing you learn very quickly is steering with the rudder , if you dont you will repeatedly be flying into the wall . If you fly using the " bank and yank " aileron then elevator you probably hit the wall . The rudder turn is instant input turn just use a bit of OPPOSITE aileron to keep things flat . I have friends who had reached a plateau with their out door flying , they came indoors , learnt a few new skills eg rudder turn went back, outside put into practice the new skills and transformed their flying . Nuff said . Super video .

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Adrian! Yep...rudder skills make such a difference!

[@williamnordin7976]

I remember growing up with a 4 channel trainer. My dad used to make me fly whole flights with just the rudder. I still tend to line up for landing and still try using the rudder,

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

That is the way to do it. Rudder skills improve everything.

[@davidhall4398]

I fly 3d and enjoyed your video and agree 100 % what you said especially about looking at yourself if anything goes wrong. The scale take offs are definitely something I'll incorporate thank you for that. Harriers really do make your left stick skills better especially figure 8's and inverted.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks for the kind words. Yep, left stick skills and accountability. Two things that make you better.

[@robc5296]

I know I'm very late here, but I only found/ subscribed to your channel a couple of months back. This is an OUTSTANDING video, thanks so much! This video was recommended in a comment on another channel; so glad I came across that comment. You have great content and I have a lot of catching up to do- LOL.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Glad you found us and glad the episode was helpful! Thanks very much for the kind words.

[@rebeccalilienfeld4519]

Thank you for this excellent lesson. I learned a ton.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@davidvalderrama1816]

Full respect! Thank you.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you for watching, glad it was helpful!

[@jasonalldredge5061]

Thank you so much. Very informative!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Jason, glad you liked it!

[@crystalclearwindowcleaning3458]

This is very helpful. Thank you. I think I'll try one of those 3D foamies on my simulator to practice those techniques.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

You are very welcome! A 3D profile foamy can teach you so much...really improved my flying.

[@fromthegrounduprc]

Great video sometimes becoming a better pilot, is just being pushed out of your comfort zone. This last weekend we had a big event, and I’m not big on flying with multiple people, but we had 4 big planes doing 3D me being one of them. Some how got me to do things I wouldn’t have done otherwise, and now don’t mind flying with multiple people.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Very true...that is why we recommend practice, and a "beater" plane. Learning anything new takes a pilot out of their comfort zone. You hung in there and flew even though you were nervous with the other planes. That is great! Some rc pilots however, quit at the first sign of real nerves creeping in. The beater's sole purpose is to hopefully take some of the nerves away...at least enough so they will fly, try new skills, and practice anyway.

[@reelemin7864]

Excellent Video man. Your always Awesome!!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man!

[@kennyharke366]

Thanks, Adam!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Glad it was helpful, and thank you!

[@kennyharke366]

@ModelAV8RChannel You're welcome, and your flying skills amaze me!

[@98-24]

Well I just learned something new, Thanks.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Pat.

[@MrTurboparker]

Absolutely excellent, Adam! 👍 (BTW - I think it is the best way for those who are serious about the hobby!) Way too many people nowadays say that there isn't a "proper" technique. They claim that there are many, many "proper" ways to fly. I disagree. Just like how basic math questions have only one correct answer - flying is similar. There aren't 100 correct ways to fly a given airplane. BTW - that was a sweet, ruler-straight takeoff with the Corsair - one of those planes that many consider to be a real handful on the ground! And I agree - way too many RCers nowadays lack left-stick skills. As I like to joke - they think the rudder is for taxiing & they regard the throttle as an on/off switch.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you very much Joel. I know you get it my friend. Your full scale background with your dad is similar to mine with my brother. I hope this has helped some folks. Like you, I see so many mistakes that just lead to poor skills. If you haven't seen our Model AV8R Scale Flights series vids check them out. Our latest was with the FMS P-47. I actually thought about you and your dad when I was flying that routine.

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi Adam , I became a better pilot after I forgot to strap in the battery of my Xfly A10 - NO no but only Kidding - you know what we Brits are like - Very interesting video - I really do need to focus on my Elevator set up - Oh man I have that F4F wildcat you show - great information - 3d flying is not for me - but I understand why some like doing it - thanks Adam - Martyn

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol...learning by fire with that A-10!! That Wildcat has some interesting characteristics, but over all I like it. Thanks for the kind words my friend!

[@BillFleming-q8o]

Good advice. Thanks

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Glad it was helpful.

[@HciContractor]

Good video Adam thank you! That's exactly how I learned. I'd smoke 3-4 batteries flying 3D every time out. When the wind dies down in the evenings id fly the Eratix. That's a tough little trainer. I really enjoy flying 3D not too!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man! Yep, a good profile foam 3D plane can teach you so much...and they are a blast!

[@WSquared60]

Thanks for this! Being new (8 months in) I gained a lot from this and will continue to look forward to more episodes. I just finished my first kit build (Piper J-3 Cub ofc) and have been somewhat dreading transitioning from tricycle to taildragger, so that segment was especially inspiring for me to take that maiden!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Outstanding! Welcome to the hobby! Cubs are awesome...and they'll make you a better pilot. They like rudder. Coordinated turns are best with a Cub. E mail us at the channel (found in the about section of the home page) and let us know how your maiden went!

[@FinnWest69]

Great info! Thank you so much!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you for watching!

[@cossettiluca4792]

Great show Adam, thanks a lot! I've recently started to fly jets (Freewing Avanti S) and I'm having a great time with it. But sometimes it happens that the plane stalls (gently) on the top of a half reverse cuban eight, for instance, when I pull the elevator a bit too much and speed is too low, I guess... Maybe an instructional video about jets flying techniques (avoiding stalls) could be a good idea for many of us? Greetings from France, and thanks again for the time and dedication you put on those videos. Luca

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Luca thanks very much for the kind words! I love the Avanti S...probably my favorite sport jet. If you are really slow at the top, try rolling it over slower. Sometimes when you're very slow a big aileron input can cause an off camber situation on the wing with the down aileron...and that wing will stall. You can also climb at a shallower angle of attack so you have more speed left at the top before you roll her over. Hope those suggestions help my friend! We may be able to do a video on jet flying at some point for sure. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@Mrbaileyrox122]

I tip stalled and induced a spin on my first ever edf. I pulled up elevator until it was in the ground. I was then taught from some club members how to recover from a spin and now, god forbid it does happen, I recover without thinking. Practice makes perfect and sometimes you just have to learn the hard way.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yep. Your experience shows the value of being in a club and having more experienced pilots around to learn from.

[@phapnui]

Lots of useful information. My problem is finding a place to fly. I can walk out my door and fly...over a small pond with alligators and bordered by tall trees. I've put all but 1 of my planes in the drink but luckily a night of drying out and no problem. So it makes me overly cautious. Taking off from the street is sometimes an option but cars and pedestrians limit use.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks for watching! Sounds like you may need to find an easier place to fly! Alligators! Whew!

[@looneytunes47]

Personally i was able to advance my flying skill leverls quicker than my fellow pilots with roughly the same amout of stick time is because when starting out flying rc i focused more on take offs n landings to look as scale as posible and that taught me those left stick skills in a hurry.....Good Pointers Adam...

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

That is awesome James. It takes confidence in your rudder skills to slowly apply power and do a really good scale take off. Thank you!

[@vracan]

I fly full-scale aircraft and alot of us real-life pilots use your take-off technique on taildragger pretty much exactly i.e ease power up while keeping tail down till a certain airspeed especially in crosswind conditions

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Very cool.

[@squibblejack]

Book marked twisted standards site, I gotta get one now. Thanks Adam lol

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

VERY useful learning tool, and just plain fun as well!

[@JN24185]

I’ve even found SOME planes you absolutely MUST use rudder/left stick. And yes to beaters, I bought my Maule M7 used for $100 solely for this purpose.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yep, and all benefit from having that rudder/throttle skill.

[@keithfilkins2043]

Thank you

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Keith!

[@looneytunes47]

Good pointer tips Adam now where can i get one of those T-Shirts your wearing?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you James! Amazon, I just looked up Spitfire T shirts...lots of cool ones!

[@looneytunes47]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Thanks Adam

[@YetAnotherRcChannel]

Great topic. And you make some good points. Love the idea of a good beater. In fact. All I've got are beaters😅

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man! lol...then you should get good fast!

[@YetAnotherRcChannel]

@@ModelAV8RChannel yeah. I should. But I don't fly that often. Been almost 6 months since my last flight. Too many hobbies.😅

[@paulswainson64]

Hey Adam. Just watched this again and still enjoy it. I know you're getting busier as your channel grows but I hope you continue with this series because I think there's a real demand for it. Watching planes flown to the max is entertaining but not really useful to a weekend rc flyer like me. I know you've touched on the subject in alot of videos but I think a detailed look at landing techniques for both trycycle and tail dragger would be well received. Most people can drag a plane into the air one way or another, but landing, hmm 😁 Anyway hope the channel keeps growing for you. I think it's pitched just right and you realising not everyone is an accomplished 3d pilot nor wants to be is appreciated 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Paul! We will keep the series going, and I'll put landing on the list!

[@squibblejack]

Hello Adam, I love the class room, and then going out in the field with the teacher, Awesome. I need to go back to first episode and catch up eventually. Btw. like the shirt sir. Maybe Bubba can do a training course too lol. As always gre8t uploads and content, Peace.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much! Glad you liked it. We really appreciate you watching us! Amazon...they have awesome aviation T shirts!

[@johnyee9688]

Adam, you have me convinced. Great suggestion on getting a profile plane to learn on. I have a chance to get a RTF Crack Pitts from a local guy for a great price. Does it matters if it's a biplane or a single wing? Thanks again!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

The Crack Pitts is fine...good flyer. Just make sure he built it straight. If they are wonky and warped they don't fly well.

[@keithrinehart809]

Great stuff Adam! I know the start and stop takeoff roll you taught me helped lot with my taildragger skills. Now I just need to get out and fly more. Haven't done very much of that in the last couple of years. 🤔

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Keith! Yeah man...we need to go flying!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Great advice Adam, are you going to Bigfoot? I miss smoother grass and hard surface flying, Jeff in LA USA

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Bigfoot? Thanks Jeff!

[@CraigEmmons]

Hi again Adam, I took your advice and watched the video on becoming a better pilot and it all makes really good sense to me!!! How do you feel about using the Eflight Eratix for practicing and a beater?🤔

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Awesome Craig, glad it was helpful. Sure man, as long as you don't mind your Eratix having a character mark or two...

[@A.M.-RC]

Great video with lots of useful info especially for someone like me, a self taught mediocre pilot at the moment. One question, do you believe a UMX size plane is good as a beater and to learn on? I find the larger planes more intimidating to fly and try new things on. Thanks and keep up the great videos!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much! Glad this is helpful. You could use a UMX, but they are fragile. Maybe look for a beater at a swap meet or hanging in a hobby shop. Get something park flyer size that is used and inexpensive. The worse it looks the better...lol. You don't want to be in love with it, you don't even have to like it...you just want to fly the snot out of it without being so nervous.

[@PatrickVannie]

Great video guys, thx :-) A side question though: which plane is the plane that you are hovering at the 0:23min time stamp in your intro ? Looks like a really beautifull model.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks for the kind words! That is an Extreme Flight 85" Edge 540T. 12s powered, amazing airplane. You're right...it is beautiful! Best 3D/XA plane I've ever owned by far.

[@smesui1799]

Is there any possiblity of me getting back in ? A while back I suffered a cerebral stroke which left my left-side weak and partially paralyzed. My main handicap now is my left arm & hand; but more in the hand. By-the-way; luckily I am right-handed. Is there any help and/or hope for handicapped Radio Control ( RC ) aircraft pilots ?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

My friend so sorry to hear about your troubles. That said, I'm with you, time to move forward. I absolutely think it's possible. There are plenty of planes that can fly with just right stick (aileron or rudder/elevator). You may be able to do what we do when we are going to hand launch a plane. We bring the transmitter up to our face and use our chin to advance the throttle. Then lower it and fly. Maybe start with something slow and easy like a UMX Night Vapor. Get some help at first, but if you are willing...I'd bet you can figure it out.

[@smesui1799]

​​​@@ModelAV8RChannel Thank you VERY much. I will look into your advice and suggestions. Have to look and move forward because the alternative is certainly dismal. Also getting back to it somehow will be the best therapy. Once aviation is in your system, it never goes away ! By-the-way; your channel is very good and professional. Unlike a majority of YT channels on the topic, your channel on aviation topics is definitely for mature and professional audiences. It's also the first I have seen where full-scale aircraft are related to RC aircraft. Well done ! 😊

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much for the kind words my friend. Now, back to you... You're so right. Once you fly, there's no going back. You may also want to get RealFlight (The sim from Horizon Hobby). That would be an excellent way to experiment and see what is going to work for you. If you crash, no sweat, hit reset and go again! Once you decide to go for it...then don't half try it...really go for it. You WILL find a way if you don't get discouraged and give up...so don't give up. Period. I believe you can do it. I don't know if you are a faithful person, if not...thats ok. I'm faithful enough for both of us. Heidi and I will keep you in your prayers. Please keep commenting on our videos and keep us posted on your progress.

[@marksears558]

I absolutely love your videos and thank you for these. May I ask what cub that is? I've been searching for a nice one.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Glad you are enjoying our channel. That is the old 1.2m Clipped Wing Cub from E-Flite.

[@johnyee9688]

Thanks for a great video. The $200 32" Twisted Hobby planes seems kind of pricy. What am i getting for the money? Thanks!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

John that is the airframe and all electronics except for the RX and battery. The E-flight Eratix is a good option too, it comes as a bnf and can be assembled in minutes. About the same price point.

[@peterhawkins7130]

Receiver review please

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Hey Peter, that is a bit broad. Which RX specifically?

[@peterhawkins7130]

@@ModelAV8RChannel I need a new one for my timber E-flite night

[@johnyee9688]

Adam. I need to ask better questions. I meant to ask. Is the Twisted Hobby $200 package worth the money. Seems like lots money for an EPP plane

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Well John, value is in the eye of the guy forking out the dough. In my opinion, well worth what it will teach you...and then some. They are fun to fly once you get used to them. A 3D EPP profile is a different flying experience than any other model out there, and there is nothing else that can do what they do the way they do it. If you're looking for another opinion, or testimony if you will, watch the "SteffenRC" channel. He has several videos on his Crack Yak he bought after watching our video. You'll be hard pressed to find anyone that has a Twisted Hobbys 32" Profile that doesn't swear by them.

[@gwrrolan]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😀

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Roland!

[@noelteelow3237]

Hi Adam, love your work mate. I have a question re the parkzone albatross, do you have an email address I can contact you on. Cheers from Australia.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much! Yep we do, for some reason when I try to link it in a comment the comment disappears, so, it can be found in the "about" section on our KZbin channel homepage.

[@despacitoRC]

Thanks for the tips

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Glad they were helpful!