BEST Beginner Bush Plane | FMS 1300mm PA-18

[@TailHeavyProductions]

We got a discount code for $15 off for you guys! Use code: TailHeavyRC at checkout. This discount works site-wide. Link to plane: www.fmshobby.com/products/fms-1300mm-pa-18-with-reflex-v2?_pos=1&_sid=538d942cc&_ss=r

[@learningtoflyrc]

Ordering as soon as it's back in stock for the PnP!

[@martymannisto1109]

Does your discount work on the fms canada site? Excellent video tail heavy have you done any on the kingfisher thanks your friend Marty from Canada 🇨🇦 🛩 🛩

[@karlgregormartihhin]

Order when back

[@touchdisplaysllc5187]

Code was lowered to a value of 10.00

[@JimmyBeanz13]

I watched this video 3 times leading up to purchase...of course now I see the coupon code after bought

[@jakeharrington3781]

I have said it before and ill say it again- this channel is top notch. I guarantee that if you guys keep putting out content like this, you'll be one of the top RC plane channels on KZbin. Great job!

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thanks, Jake!

[@boostedmonza5023]

You might want to wipe some of the brown stuff off your nose

[@Furyman325]

​@@boostedmonza5023what

[@davidg6796]

​@Furyman325 he saying he biased and basically sucking the yt channels di... But I think he right this channel deserves more views/subs... In my opinion

[@066motocross]

Talk about a suck up lol

[@jlester42]

No need to pump the tires. If you just put the needle in the valve the pressure will equalize with the outside air and you will see the flat spots pop out. Then remove the needle. This is the perfect amount of air. You may need to do this every time you get to the field, especially depending on the temperature.

[@propguyaviation6985]

Well not scale... but scale rc bushplanes on bush strips hit different!🔥(min: 4:13)

[@learningtoflyrc]

Just maidened mine yesterday. Removed reflex gyro and used an AR631 with AS3X and SAFE instead which left me channel 5 for the reverse thrust lead. LOVE this plane. Thanks for the video!

[@concepciongomez4829]

Bro I bought the plane based on your review, the plane is indestructible, I’ve flown a couple of times and every flight has ended in a crash😅 and it still flys great, it’s just awesome

[@veganssuck2155]

ive cartwheeled it a few times and it still flies great

[@edwardrizzorhands]

Fuck it this convinced me to order one. I have the 1220 ranger and love that so I think this will be good to get to that next step of progression in my skill

[@corbinwalker6256]

Did it come with a receiver transmitter and battery

[@veganssuck2155]

@@corbinwalker6256 there is an rtf version available

[@whatsthematter8767]

I really love the gear and inflatable tires on this bird! I really wish my Turbo Timber Evo would have inflatable tires as I don't like how the foam ones get dirty easily and tear up.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

I’m a bit jealous, you guys are providing the kind of rc airplane reviews I’ve always wanted. Y’all are akin to some of my favorite car reviewers, completely interested in what the aircraft can do throughout its envelope and exploring how it provides fun. Its fantastic! If y’all have the room, one craft that I’d love a review on is that Eflite V1200 or 900. As a flyer (and builder) I feel like a plane like that is my goal (tho my skill set is a bit shy of it for now). Having an indef pilots perspective like y’alls on the plane would be great for learning! Thanks for the videos

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thank you! Means a lot. We’ve owned the V900 at one point back when we lived in Seattle and loved it. Maybe we’ll pick up another one day, but the Flex Piraña filled the go fast void for us and can do much more than the V900. Stay tuned for a review on it. 😁

[@air-headedaviator1805]

@@TailHeavyProductions just saw the Pirana in the store today 👀 $250 for what’s definitely a 100+ out of the box is tasty

[@NightFlyyer]

Another fun video to watch. Great job.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thanks, Dave!

[@arthurwolf3586]

Great video! Please keep them coming. You guys seem to be the only real flyer's out there. I would love to see a review on the new multiplex. Clearly multiplex's epp foam is one of the reasons you still fly your old fun cub. Thank you for great content!!

[@shortbiggie]

Mine is scheduled for delivery today. I have the 1700mm version and love it. As soon as I saw this 1300mm was available, I was all over it. This thing will handle the abuse for sure. I’m leaning toward NOT wiring via the gyro though. Don’t need it and avoids potential glitches especially considering this will see cold weather. FMS says floats will be released for this soon. Something tells me my FMS Kingfisher floats will fit this. We will see. Thanks for the great review. Appreciate a review that goes beyond just 5 minutes of touch and goes.

[@Panocek]

I'm eyeing out these two Supercubs as first dip into "proper" RC planes and are there practical differences between the two, besides price and size?

[@nenep5695]

​​@@PanocekI personally have the 1700mm one and I love it. I think the 1700mm is better than the 1300mm because it's bigger and more stable, while also keeping a better than average maneuvrability for bush plane this big. You can also detach the wings, gears and stabilizers for better storage but not the fuselage, but that's not a big issue. Finally, because of the increased size and weight it can fly pretty well in medium/heavy wind and landing is easier because of the better stability. In short, I would say it's better for learning.

[@codyepic8961]

have it for 2 month and for a first plane , it is perfect and super resistant for crash. Thanks you for the video! (sry for my english)

[@willierheeder5442]

your reviews rock. i love what i call sleeper planes, a scale look that can fly 3D. EVEN BETTER are 3d flying bush planes.

[@ntm_aka_badluck]

Thank you so much for this review. Started flying Planes this September after flying Drones since beginning of the Year. I am broke now, but I am having a blast. Bought the PA-18 1.3 after watching multiple reviews, but after yours the decision was set - had a few flights already and this thing is so much fun :D

[@NotCowyeeter]

HAPPY 10K LETS GOOO!!

[@blankblank9117]

My first flight with my fms super cub the ailerons were reversed. (I know it's my fault I was excited and complacent) it survived with minimal repairs. It now has several flights and its a smooth flyer and the best bang for the buck at this size for a bush plane IMO

[@SeanOBTrini]

Best RC Plane review yet! Great content, keep it coming!

[@RubyS.1]

Like the gear and the top loading battery. Wish the PNP was in stock

[@TailHeavyProductions]

It should be soon!

[@ishigamiyu1991]

Indestructible you say? The RCsaylors would like to object! 🤣 Jokes aside though, great video as always!

[@sidewaysdatsun8719]

Just put in my order for one today, thanks for the comedic informative reviews THP, this is definitely a one-off channel

[@randall4411]

You guys are full of it up to your ears ! I love it ! I gotta have one .

[@austinandtate]

I remember when there were just 1000 nerds here being entertained by your time on the sticks. Now there’s 10,000 of us! Congrats on the accomplishment! Keep it up lads!

[@yodecaf]

Stellar review. All encompassing, hit all aspects, and the water bottle being thrown at it is hilarious.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thank you!

[@Crazybros0]

Haha! Great video! Almost 10k subs! :DD Im so excited!!

[@MG101]

The only rd channel I’m subbed to, I love all your videos

[@Negativity808]

this channel is amazingly good. just getting into the hobby myself, and im about to checkride for me PPL so i can continue on to commerical

[@98-24]

Absolutely Love it and the prop change, Great Job!!!

[@EngineNoise305]

This is the type of review I’m looking for. All the other rc pilots fly the trainers perfectly , I want to see what happens when I crash !! Maybe do a tip stall crash too

[@playfordfamily5269]

nice i am planning to get this model for Christmas as a first plane but thanks you have sold me on it

[@shabo857]

Used your affiliate link because I love your review style. Keep it up and a huge thank you for selling me on this plane

[@edward6488]

any plane can fit in a 1 series even the draco, but you need to pu the back seats down and use the trunk space, ive gotten 3 1200+ planes in there 2 fullly asseblef and one with the wing off

[@robertreal6181]

Great video! Thanks! Can’t find this plane anywhere? All out of stock?

[@flyingarrowblogs9885]

Y’all should review the carbon cub , I’m 10 years old and I can fly it with no problem . And I want to try to get into the hobby, keep up the good work

[@desertdoggy1]

Would love to see what you guys could do with the OMP Bighorn.

[@charleybarber86]

You convinced me to give foam planes another shot. I have nothing against foam. It's just the previous planes I was getting from everybody's favorite place stopped caring about quality., so I went to balsa. This looks like a solid fun plane

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Awesome! Happy to hear it. 😁

[@derekgregory6379]

Awesome stuff! I just bought this plane because of your review.

[@shawnwood4317]

Keep up the great work guys, you keep "it Scale"

[@toolman9081]

First time here. This channel is amazing! The commentary is tops!!!

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thank you!

[@horvatharon2083]

Great flying guys! A review of the bigger brother of this plane would be interesting to see as well. At least they say it feels a bit lighter. Happy new year, keep it up!

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thanks! We actually didn't find the bigger one to feel lighter wing loading wise and prefer the smaller one. This one has better tires, a better power to weight, and the smaller size fits our bill for flying in and out of tighter bush flying locations. 👍

[@tristanbradford99]

REVIEW A MICRO PLANE!! I wanna see you guys hover the umx timber x or something. That plane is seriously squirley. OR the durafly micro tundra, umx regular timbers. They fly so closely similar to the big bois, but you can fly them in way sketchier spots and not kill anyone.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

I mean we’ve flown the full size Timber into sketchy spots and not killed anyone… 😁 We owned the OG UMX Timber and loved it. It hovered (albeit barely) with a fresh pack and was super fun to do rolling circles with. Maybe one day, but micros really aren’t on our shopping list as we aren’t limited on flying space wherever we fly.

[@ronaldgreen5292]

That's a big, and beautiful plane!!😍✈️ I've always liked the rc Piper J-3, and Super Cubs, and had a few!! They are some of the most docile and easy planes to fly! I would love to have this one!! I especially love the rc planes with scale details!!

[@AL-RCjunkie]

Got this as my 2nd plane after only a couple of weeks abusing my UMX TimberX. I'm used to making bad decisions. This plane is not one of them. I love every nano second of flying it. And even though I'm the only KZbinr to actually damage the nose, not named Nate- I repaired the tiny crack in the cowl easily because i know how to not crash at full throttle- I've only had to purchase a new prop. And still fly the OG prop after sticking it together with friggin super glue! This plane is just amazing!! Thanks for the video. It definitely helped me pull the trigger on it. Worth every bit of stink eye I got from the wife when it arrived. 👍 Can't wait to get some floats and make her all wet. The Cub. Not the wife. Obvy.

[@VeneerSlinger]

I'm here because I'm that bad of a pilot I could probably fly into a fence. I'm still very new, but I love it! The fence won me.over. I'm a subscriber now haha

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Welcome, Chris! 😁

[@FRMaverick6]

Loved your video, just wanted to tell you. It's funny, informative, impressive and very nicely filmed. Idk what's wrong with the guys complaining about the commentary. Sure, you do speak rather fast, but it's still OK for a non English native speaker to understand everything so... Keep up the great work guys 😉👍 Edit: oh and btw for yet another way of abusing this bird you might wanna try flying it inverted at full speed through a vineyard cable. Litteraly got my twinstar 2 cut in half doing just that...

[@jrbmxr2564]

I personally bought the arrows pioneer rtf which is a very good beginner plane on a tight budget and ive moved up since then although it doesnt perform the best in the wind

[@2.4g-rc]

Ignore the random haters comment guys. Keep your videos original. Great vid as usual. 👍

[@edge1324]

Love this channel! Awesome job!

[@adrianmilanesi9143]

I have one and they are rugged, but I for sure wouldn't say indestructible, it an overstatement 😁

[@thomassamanns1593]

Great video which explains all the advantage of this plane. Have one too since a few months and just love it.

[@Panocek]

Bit of a year-later update. Tires are IMO weakest point of the plane, as mine started deteriorating and visibly cracking after just few months, then started leaking air through treads. Replaced them with 15cm wheels for lols, resulting in bit of a flying monster truck. Otherwise flies nicely, relatively idiotproof and I can't praise Reflex gyro enough, especially as you can wire it up to 3pos switch as channel 5 and change beginner/assist/off on the fly. You fuck up mid air? Flick to beginner and plane recovers, allowing you to fuck up again 5 minutes later, not 5 days later after fixing the plane. Though if I were to buy it again, I'd probably get 1700mm version, those quick detach wings are really helpful for transport.

[@heli-man-]

I think your doing a great job of showing what it is capable of and weather it’s straight out of the box or even if you have tweaked it to your liking, I can’t believe people have complained about what you have done I have not gone through all your vids but how does it stack side by side with the e flight version.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thank you! We stepped on some toes apparently, but we’re learning! 😁

[@revsonsrc9573]

Awesome video guys. That looks like a good addition to the hanger.

[@DuneDaddyO]

I was looking for a beginner bush style plane and after your less than favorable review of the FMS Maule, I decided on the FMS Kingfisher. You guys should do a review as well. If you think the 1300 PA-18 is the best Bush plane available, curious to hear your thoughts on the KF.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

We believe it's the best budget beginner bush plane - not the best bush plane overall. The FunCub takes the cake there. 👍

[@AmericanMade007]

I’m late on this review but my friend, you just earned yourself a new subscriber! Love your content already great review man.

[@Scottstunts]

Awesome video. You guys sold me. Thank you

[@AnthonyGonzalez-lw1ek]

Because those who would wondered will it slope without wheels and can a folding prop be added ?

[@danflom1271]

THP says a plane is durable. Dammit, I wasn't even looking at this and now I need one. What is it about 1.3m planes? They all seem magic.

[@many2580]

I can tell from now that i am not a beginner, i flew the old Beta-1400, the thing is it didnt fly 7 years, it never flew, so when ee bought new controler reciever and battery, threw it, it started to stall out on the side into the flat spin. Luckily i know how to get from flat spin but it was the most scary thing u ever seen, then we found out why it stalls out, the wings didnt have the metal tube between them so the wings started to wiggle... When we put something in it it was a lot better and somehow i managed to fly it for one hour, its still tailheavy but its nothing some nuts wouldnt fix

[@Jakefrc]

Since discovering this channel I’ve become addicted, and also bought one of these, well, the 1700 anyway 😂

[@TailHeavyProductions]

That's awesome! Welcome to the channel - appreciate the support!

[@CFITeveryday]

Which APC propeller did you use? there are 12x6 slow fly, sport, and thin electric

[@captzero7529]

What receiver should I use ? I have a DX 6e. I want Safe and stabilization.

[@clebertsimoneaux3722]

I love this plane but how can it be a beginner plane without a bnf with safe technology?? Help.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

SAFE isn't synonymous with beginner. You don't need SAFE to fly a plane with no experience, and if you can avoid using SAFE, you'll develop less bad habits you have to undo once you solo without it.

[@RCPlaneenthusiast]

Is this your "Sponsored video" you guys were talking about? And congrats on almost 10k Subs!!

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Haha funny enough we actually sent back the products we were "sponsored" for because we just didn't want to be total hypocrites. They were supposed to be in the best gifts video.

[@RCPlaneenthusiast]

Ohk

[@AJHewson1]

Have you done a video on the 1700mm version?

[@Olivier-ob6we]

Yes

[@Krash_fpv]

I love the shots u and 2 brothers are tossing at that one channel that lawndarrted it up off rip

[@IllFlyIt]

Lol laughing so much during your review. Awesome job guys!

[@kristoferpirnipuu2184]

would this be a good first plane ( i have some xp)

[@CMDR_Marthy]

Kinda late question on a 7 month video, but I noticed there is a 1700mm version and was wondering if that is equally good for beginners or not

[@lychhayhong-h4j]

this is a cool plane mate

[@rex8255]

So, when I first saw this... yea, I was thinking it was a TAD larger. Nice photo, though! And only a 1/2 hour to assemble? Better then most home-builts I look at! EDIT: But seriously, though... I'd love to see a full size aircraft that could hover like that.

[@R.B_B]

How about the Durafly Tundra ?

[@jcobcruz]

Mine fell apart each of the 4 times I have crashed it. I still haven’t had a good maiden flight. I guess I just suck. 😢

[@TailHeavyProductions]

😥

[@CFITeveryday]

Just bought one!

[@NickelPlateRoadExperience]

Do you guys have any insight as to when this plane will be back in stock?

[@TailHeavyProductions]

We do not, unfortunately. We were bummed to see it go out of stock right after releasing the review, but it sounds like the supply chain is compromised for a lot of FMS's stock. Fingers crossed it'll come back soon.

[@SuzukiKQ700owner]

Would this plane be an okay choice as a first plane?

[@markduckworth5579]

I love your style of review! Please keep it up! :)

[@theclaydoking]

This video just made me buy one

[@neonuser456]

Which one do you think (FMS 1300mm PA-18 or the FMS Maule 1500mm) would be better for a first bush plane and some 3D flying?

[@TailHeavyProductions]

PA-18, but neither for 3D

[@neonuser456]

@@TailHeavyProductions Thanks

[@didierneeferc]

Awesome! That plane looks like it works great!!! Tho it is a bummer that you cannot buy them without the Reflex anymore... And that the 1300mm is not available in Europe just yet...

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Easy enough to take it out and the price point of the planes doesn’t seem to have been affected by them being added. 👍

[@larryhawkes1347]

Couldn't find any information about setting up reverse thrust, do you have a link to that information?

[@Cranklotus]

Is there any beginner planes that are not foam?

[@veganssuck2155]

not that ive seen. keep in mind you will crash as you learn to fly and foam is easier to repair. its also a good idea to keep the stuff you learn on cheap because you WILL break it

[@coreyellisart6877]

Good morning so I'm new to the RC world it's been like 30 years things have changed what would you recommend as far as receiver and transmitter. I found this playing on Amazon but it's like 350 the link you provided is sold out. Trying to get this under 500 don't think so though what's your thoughts

[@kaigis2944]

Wanted to get into rc planes last year and have got the urge again. this seems perfect but i cant find it anywhere in europe (FMS and hobbyzone dont ship to my country)

[@gibby3820]

great review, i think ill go with this as my first, might swap reflex for safe. thanks!

[@ignasanchezl]

cool cool but where is the ARF?

[@scotabot7826]

Yea, This model is heavy for a Cub of this size for sure!!

[@randyskiba5761]

Great video. Glad you showed us you couldn't break it. But if you ever do break it, can you show us how you fixed it? I think back to RV-7 video and the broken landing gear. I broke mine the same way and couldn't find a glue good enough to hold plastic to foam. I have a theory you break a lot of planes, so tricks on fixing them would help a lot of people. Thanks!

[@roymoon1]

Gorilla glue in the bottle (not tube). It expands.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thanks! Haha. Yep, we have our fun for sure. Foaming gorilla glue activated with some water worked great for us on the RV-7. Haven't had it break since then and it feels much stronger.

[@randyskiba5761]

@@roymoon1 thanks very much, that was one glue I didn't try

[@randyskiba5761]

@@TailHeavyProductions I'll try that next time I try to bond plastic to foam. I ended up using a long drill bit to drill hole in plastic all the way through battery tray plywood. I then found a 4 inch nut&bold to hold it together. It worked, but added some weight. Thanks again, I really appreciate the way you guys reply to so many people

[@matthew1464]

Any idea when it will be back in stock?

[@CaptainLeo]

would the 1300 soft wheels fit the 1700?

[@Ahkeys82]

The landing gear looks great. Why does the Turbo Timber Evo springs break so easy? These look like the same type. Great video!

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thanks! The springs are the only thing that takes the load on the Timber, whereas this bird’s gear design allows the gear structure to take the load combined with the springs. These springs also don’t have the limiting clips that break easily on the Evo springs.

[@mclarencraze7373]

Do you have the link for the propellers?

[@empe1214]

What's the "in air time" with either 3s.or 4s batt?

[@Oggibb]

Hey I’m think to buy it but I want to know does it come with a radio transmitter ?

[@shaunhammer4688]

i just bought one been watching lots vids its got a 3536 850kv motor 40amp esc 11x7 prop , if i run it on 4s can i drop the prop to a 11x5 or 10x6 my 3 s packs only last like 5 mins and its a pita taking 10 of em to the park i got some real nice 4s packs would last longer if i wont burn anything ?

[@Cybershark0102]

I can't wait to bye this

[@Kakikafeh]

i never flew or customized a rc plane so how do you configure it to the rodor be better and reverse and etc?

[@ryanvandyk5523]

could you please review the UMX Turbo Timber and maybe some other UMX planes?

[@Aviation71-yy8ec]

Does it come with a controller?

[@Hladilnik]

I have the big version of this model and its big funs, not as durable as the small 1 :))