BRAND NEW!!! E-flite Slow Ultra Stick SUS 1.2m RC Plane

[@Wings_of_foam]

I'm waiting for my SUS to arrive. I can't wait for 4 more days! Haha. And for those who think it is ugly, I find it nice looking and I love the simplicity of it. Let's go!!

[@clarencegreen3071]

Kudos to you for demonstrating the slow flight abilities, which is where the plane excels. Many folks buy a slow flyer and then immediately want to see how fast it will go and often complain when it can't keep up with a "sleek streak" plane designed to go fast. Good video!

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

Thanks very much appreciated 😀

[@larrygustafson7512]

I had a GWS Slow stick years ago and just loved it, simple and easy to fly. A bit of wind made it a real fun challenge. Fast forward to today My old GWS is long departed so I just got the "SUS" I just love the plane, easy flier, yet capable of so much more than my old GWS. As for the price actually not bad considering the price of a lot of other foamies out there by lot of manufacturers. First thing I did was rip out the Spectrum receiver and replace it with a 6 ch. Futaba then changed the Smart EC3 ESC connector for a deans ( I already had batteries with deans) The stick does not need smart or safe. You can't get much more docile than this. It's a great plane with a wide range of flight envelope floater to stunter. From someone who is a Ugly stick, in all their forms, lover, it's a keeper.

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

Extremely well written 👏 and your absolutely right about the sus stick!

[@michelpetrus]

You’ve changed my mind on this model. A night version would be indeed a success !

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

Glad we could help and honestly it changed my mind too!!!

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Clearly many of you younger generations don't remember the GWS Slow stick everyone had one they where cheap and fun to modify parts were easy to get all the hobby shop carried them the motors where brushed tiny things with gear boxes power a simple esc nimh 7.2 volt battery. the GWS rx only weighed a few grams and used 72hrz crystal frequency. I had a simple 3 channel Futaba radio to fly mine. I bought the SUS slowstick and think this plane will be very popular with everyone

[@RC-Flight]

Yes I had the GWS and they were an affordable airplane, not like this unit that is expensive!

[@flycatchful]

Wait till you modify it for flapperon configuration.

[@eddieksrc]

Looks like a good time! Thanks for sharing guys!

[@allensrcadventures]

I thought the same thing, I thought it was a silly model … but then I flew it. Its the perfect back yard flyer.

[@Tallguysrc]

Why does everyone have to always talk about price? If you go back in time to when GWS was selling Slow Sticks the base kit with no motor and any electronics (the NPS) kit was just $40 for the original Slowstick you would then buy the GWS350 motor for like $29.00 and the Brushed ESC for about $29.00 and if you were flying 27mhz stuff a receiver and frequency crystal might set you back another $30 then you needed 2 full sized servo $15.99 each (the plane remember was only Elevator and Rudder) And Lipo Batteries were not even a thing yet, oh yeah forgot you needed to buy the 1247 prop for like $4.00 for a total of about $170 jump forward like 15 years and people are still complaining over $199 for a kit that is brushless smart, full 4 channel workhorse plane.

[@rotormasher]

The hobby is a lot more affordable compared to 20-50 years ago! I remember when I bought my first glow rtf trainer it cost me an arm and a leg!!

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

People will always always talk about the price because this hobby hindges what YOU can afford. It's no different than. Talking about cars, etc.. if people don't see the value in it, then It's subjective to what they can afford and what's practical. I personally don't care about spending $200 for it even though I know its value is worth less to me. It's easy to fly and already together. People talk about price because it's also something to talk about.

[@5280Recreation]

Yea the beef with 200 bucks is moronic and devoid of any reasonable math. They were just hell bent on not liking it and had to pick something.

[@Jay-zc7iq]

Saw a few complaining about price , that’s the great thing about this hobby , for instance wanted a ultra stick saw the price tag 🏷 thought to much for me , so I built one looks exactly the same , I got joy from building it and if I crash it cost me less than a quarter of the price , that would make a great diy build , anyway off to maiden mine today yay ✌️

[@JamesManimal]

it was the opposite. for me, I coulda built my own that looked just like it. but not this time!

[@jcb6713]

very nice fun flyer !!! really enjoy this one...👍

[@ToddRichmond]

It benefits with some expo on ailerons - they are really responsive. Also a lighter battery slid back further - great in tight spaces.

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

Thanks for checking us out

[@cg5469]

This model is my favorite stick I start every day this is my "warm-up" plane. It is very responsive, flies well upside down, spins, loops, acrobatics are amazing and fun. I call it my paper airplane because it is So Light Weight! The "chicken sticks" aka carbon fiber landing gear may snap or break however, $10 for 2 and they are interchangeable. You want a VERY FUN stick this is the one. I love to climb near-full height and cut the throttle and glide it across the sky catching updrafts. On a 3S 2200 I can easily get 3, 5 min + flights or more for a total of 15 (I love to bring it down after 5 and re-flight)

[@jackjuhasz533]

nice plane, great pilot ! thanks

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

Thank you!!! Really appreciate it 🙏

[@robertemmons2260]

Hey guys! I just found your video. I had seen this slow stick come out a few months ago, and I've watched many videos on it. But, by far, your video was the most objective review that I had seen on this particular airframe. I'd love to have one of these as a fun park flyer just to play around with. What's funny is that I can probably build one of these with spare parts that I have lying around. Maybe I'll pull the trigger and buy one of these anyway. It's mot like that I don't already have enough airplanes at home. Thanks guys for putting on a great video!

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

Thank you! We really appreciate that you appreciate our objectiveness with things too!! 🙏

[@automaton450]

I'll hold your "beer" if you want, it's that kind of plane!

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

It absolutely is!!! Great flyer!!!

[@ifitflies5371]

Its a great airplane, had the GWS from years ago, and it was a lot more hassle to assemble, and was not for below $200 when it was ready for the extremely calm day to go fly!

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

I really really enjoy flying it

[@ifitflies5371]

@@RCPlaneReviewer You flew it very well!

[@leedavidsonshangar9908]

You should start raydaring how slow can you go !!!

[@DSB1234567890]

You said it's cool "for what it is", but how would you compare this to a more "traditional" learner-intermediate model like a Valiant?

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

It's simple and easy to fly but is a great 2nd plane. Very similar to the valiant but not as fast. Flys slower and more forgiving.

[@muddwheel]

Just wondering why you have the rear section inverted? (upside down). doesn't it put bind on the push rods for the elevator and rudder???

[@stephenpatton8690]

It flies better with a 1300 mah. It is worth 200:)

[@Paradicted]

Switch places with the battery and ESC - flight will be SUBSTANTIALLY better in every way.

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

That's worth a try!

[@Paradicted]

If you want the SUS to fly like it's on rails (ie- fly straight in any angle, hands free & float like a glider with no throttle) the ideal CG is 120mm. The ONLY way to achieve this is to place the battery under the wing.

[@TheRyaninspokane]

I put timber tires on the mains and a umx pitts on the rear. Much better ground handling.

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

That's a bad azz idea!! I like that!

[@lennyz853]

What size 3s battery where you using and how long was the flight time?

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

Im using a 3s 2200mah and a 4s 2200mah getting over 7-8 min flight with 40% left!

[@dronecatalyst]

At the beginning of this video I truly thought that you were going to hand launch it. Looks good, but I still can’t see the $200.00 price tag. I’ll wait for a used one. ✈️ Bobby let me know when this is on the chopping block. 😂

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

Belive it or not I'm gonna keep it!!! For now lol

[@Tallguysrc]

Guys flys better with a 3S 1300

[@SlowFlyer85]

looks like a good park flyer to have relaxing fun but it ain't no jet lol😁😃👍

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

You got that right!

[@Shadylurker85]

Been flying mine with apc 9x7.5 on 4s 2200. Gives it the extra punch it's missing.

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

That's good info I'm gonna try it!!

[@Shadylurker85]

@@RCPlaneReviewer update, try this with caution. Stripped the elevator servo and slammed it into the ground this morning. I can only guess that the added speed killed the servo. Gps said 75mph as it hit the ground. Rip slow stick

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

@@Shadylurker85 lol good grief that's not a slo stick that's a fast stick!!!

[@Shadylurker85]

@@RCPlaneReviewer *was

[@Shadylurker85]

@@RCPlaneReviewer should also be noted that there was a bit of a tail wind. My guess would be mid to high 60's on a calm day.

[@snipedogr.c.9672]

Hell yeah

[@collinmccallum]

noice

[@gm1937]

Thanks for the review and a quick question, i’m looking to get into the hobby I have never flown a plane yet do you think that this could be used as a beginner and does it have the so-called safe technology that can keep the plane stable while I am practicing and learning?

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

I think this is a very suitable option. As a beginner, it's very easy to fly, and flys slow and lands slow, giving you time to think ahead of the plane!

[@gm1937]

@@RCPlaneReviewer perfect thanks and greetings from New York

[@clarencegreen3071]

I would not go with the Slow Stick for a first plane because the prop is on the nose and the landing gear is easy to break in a hard landing. My choice would be the Aeroscout. At no extra charge, I would strongly suggest investing in a flight simulator (Realflight 9.5). The flight sim will pay for itself if it saves one plane. And, your best option would be to find an RC flying club if possible and connect with someone who can give you instruction using the buddy box system. The instructor holds the transmitter that actually controls the plane while the student uses the buddy box. The instructor can take control immediately when/if the students gets into trouble.

[@michaelnorris4629]

Can flaperons be incorporated?

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

its very possible!

[@melvonnar1]

I did mine, works fine, add an other servo for the ailerons, reprogram your transmitter and your ready io go, its no big deal.

[@recedingairlinesrc1597]

Would be nice if they were available to purchase.

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

They are

[@recedingairlinesrc1597]

@@RCPlaneReviewer None at Horizon till June. They are the only place I've bought from. If you know of any in stock from a reputable company, please let me know.

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

@@recedingairlinesrc1597 I do Raleighhobbyshop.com call them on Monday to check stocks they had a few when I was last there!

[@recedingairlinesrc1597]

@@RCPlaneReviewer I appreciate it.

[@dutchloveRC]

FUN Stick!!!

[@mattcook5302]

Yo!

[@Mississippi_RC_Addict]

Completely agree that it doesn’t need at the smart stuff on it

[@BryonGaskin]

Good review............but $200 for that? This plane screams scratch build

[@melvonnar1]

scratch build one, buy motor, servos, speed control, lander gear, etc, etc , you have close to $150.00

[@richardwebb8729]

Hello 👋.

[@Bill14886]

What’s all the clunky noises in the beginning? Maybe your neck strap or are you flipping the sticks ? Sounds like your mic is hitting plastic. I love your vids , this one needs that mic noise edited out. Pretty pricey stick plane but there is a plank for everyone. Beginner plane I don’t think so.

[@JamesManimal]

not 200. the Rx is 80 by its self. so 120 is just right. Anybody want the Rx AND the ESC that came with it? 50 bucks and its all yours DM me. thanks. So i swapped the rear servos for use as dual aileron and, got some HK white servos and used those for the rear stabs. 50 degrees of flap! 1mph.

[@RCPlaneReviewer]

I'll take it!!

[@daviddavids2884]

observations why has eflite made the following, stoopid, design mistakes. :40 this sort of thrust configuration should be reserved for use on a model that has a slow-flyer wing; that is, a wing that has a single-surface profile. said another way, there is a fundamental 'mismatch' between the thrust configuration and the wing type used. :41 there is tail-heaviness in the model's distribution of mass (dom). because: the mass of servos is less-than Optimally located*; bad, heavy design of vert-stab and rudder; and a tail boom that, because it is not tapered, has tail-heaviness in its own dom. the use of full strip ailerons is not recommended, on anything that is not a cropduster. * servos do NOT go at the tail.!!! the mass of wing-located servos should be located just-forward-of thirty percent of chord. conclusions: there is a significant amount of tail-heaviness in the dom of this model. and, making the nose heavier has NO affect on this condition. (in this case, the nose was effectively made heavier via wonky battery location.)

[@Bill14886]

How slow will it fly , ? $200 is way to much. For that price why not buy a plane that looks like a plane.