BRAND NEW MODEL - Skywing 67" Laser 260 Plug 'n Play [PNP]

Check out the BRAND NEW Skywing RC 67" Laser 260 Plug and Play. Northwest RC posted them and ran out of stock within 12 hours on red and about 2 days on yellow. RCVR Patrons were notified about them on / rcvideoreviews
With the NWRC and EF merger, NWRC is sending remaining stock to GA. So it is unknown at this point when they'll be restocked, but I'm sure they will--only it will be on the ExtremeFlight site as NWRC is shutting down.
If you're outside the US, you can go to the SkywingRC website and look for retailers in other countries.
RCVR CHANNEL LINKS
► Support the work I do here on Patreon: / rcvideoreviews
► Support the work I do here via Discord mee6.xyz/en/m/761870396085108757
► RC Video Reviews Website: rcvideoreviews.com
► Discord - Hang out with the RCVR Crew: / discord
► RC Pilot T-Shirts! rcvideoreviews.creator-spring...
AFFILIATE LINKS
► Amazon Affiliate: amzn.to/3lEz5ZL
► Banggood Affiliate: www.banggood.com/custlink/3DD...
#RCVideoReviews

[@RCVideoReviews]

Northwest RC posted them and ran out of stock within 12 hours on red and about 2 days on yellow. RCVR Patrons were notified about them on patreon.com/rcvideoreviews With the NWRC and EF merger, NWRC is sending remaining stock to GA. So it is unknown at this point when they'll be restocked, but I'm sure they will--only it will be on the ExtremeFlight site as NWRC is shutting down. If you're outside the US, you can go to the SkywingRC website and look for retailers in other countries.

[@agentrock8495]

After watching your video I checked NWRC and didn't find even a reference to the model. At the price point you mentioned in the video these airplanes will sell like hotcakes. Since all future inventory will be sold from GA I've heard they will be offering a standard price for all shipments ( not withstanding the model in question which is supposed to ship free). We'll see how shipping costs work for EF.

[@cobaltjones]

Was there a wing alignment problem with the Laser that just got glossed over during the review? I'm currently building one myself and the possibility concerns me. Can you allay my fears?

[@cobaltjones]

more specifically, is the concern that there might be a defect in the factory template or jig. The other thing in the maiden review, or the second plane, was the apparent weak signal to the receiver that you were picking up on in your telemetry. could it be that the surplus of carbon fiber creates a kind of signal-blocking coffin? please respond. I know you get thousands of comments, but I'm fully committed financially at this stage to the 67" Laser and I'm worried.

[@AmericanSmallArms]

I was impressed by the old school politeness when he asked if he could turn the servo by hand. Respect! People nowadays just manhandle your stuff without giving a 💩.

[@davidpaker626]

Yeah thank you, It's funny you point that out. people at the field want to come and Touch move and handle Your stuff Without Out even asking if it's OK . that is Is not very polite. all you have to do is see how they handle their stuff for you not to want them to touch yours. Back in the day we would come up to a plane look at it, admire it, keep our distance and then walk away from it no touching. We still need to try to be as friendly as possible because this is for fun and for the enjoyment of it.

[@jakeclauson9863]

😢😢😢😢

[@davidpaker626]

​@Jake Clauson Hello just a little Confused Don't know what the emojis mean.

[@AmericanSmallArms]

@@davidpaker626 I didn't get it either!

[@waynemiller6070]

I've had a fondness for the laser for many, many years. This plane checks all the boxes. I knew I would love it. And I do. I also bought the Extreme Flight 67" laser. It was more expensive and I had to spend quite a bit more time getting the Ex Flt ready to fly. The Skywing is very good value in comparison. I love the quick wing connectors. Tomorrow I will bring them both to the field at the same time for the first time. I'm really hoping I bring them both home in one piece. 👍

[@davidpaker626]

Yeah what a very nice airplane no matter how you look at it and thanks to a viewer that pointed out that the locking tabs for the wings are on the canopy , Very nice clean and clever. we missed that, thank you very much.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for hosting this one bud. Grateful for your help.

[@davidpaker626]

Oh you're welcome, anytime Charlie. It will be interesting who catches on to "Charlie" 😁😁😆

[@payin1971xr7]

wow this guy is awesome, so knowledgeable and thoughtful on his observations and comments. 👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

We agree!

[@davidpaker626]

Well thank you Very much I appreciate that to both of you😀

[@Poundy]

thanks Dave for the walkthrough. Appreciate having a second person walking through this, it's excellent.

[@davidpaker626]

👍🙂

[@Poundy]

@@davidpaker626 you make his videos. But don't tell him I said so. (you two are a great combination really - it's great you two are friends, or well should I say I assume you're friends 🤣)

[@RCVideoReviews]

Hey! Hey now....

[@davidpaker626]

​@@Poundy Thank you very much and yes we are good friends.

[@re3065]

I have the 48" PNP Skywing and I LOVE it!! - It was a BREEZE to put together, as most PNPs are, and it flies FANTASTIC!! I was waiting for your review to see how you would like it after Northwest RC finally was able to send it to you. BTW, Horizon Hobby (Hangar 9) has brought out THREE BALSA PNP planes recently at a VERY reasonable price AND FREE shipping - for a BALSA PNP - that we have - the P-47, PT-19 and Ultra Stick and the build was VERY fast because there is NO GLUE required just SCREWS and they ALL fly great also. The NEXT step for Skywing would be to have the HORIZONTAL and VERTICAL stab SCREW ON, like the Horizon planes I just mentioned, and Dave mentioned he would like to do to it also at 17:13+ into the video 😉- that is the ONLY recommendation I would suggest and like to see in these new Skywing PNP planes. They are designed and fly FANTASTIC 😊👍

[@RCVideoReviews]

You've just wet my whistle to get this baby in the sky!

[@davidpaker626]

I agree , removable stab and ruder are a must for me. for transportation purposes and even storage at a later date, When I put a plane together I try my best to make the stab removable and I always make the rudder Removable, is very easy to do and I save the Box so if I have to put it away for any reason it'll go right back in the same Box.

[@williamcox3852]

Very nice presentation guys. Dave does an excellent job on looking at the details of the plane. You, John did an excellent job of filming and commenting. Beautiful plane. I can't wait to see the maiden flight. It's been a year since I have flown anything due to health issues, but I will probably have to learn everything over when I get the opportunity to fly again. I will have plenty of videos from you guys to aide me back to flying. Keep up the good work John and Dave.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks for the comment Bill. Glad you hear you're on the mend and hopefully you can get back out there soon and FLY BABY FLY! We're always here for you, and you know how to reach out on discord. Take care....

[@davidpaker626]

Thank you very much. I am sorry to hear your medical issue, In cases like that And Many other different cases ,a flight simulator can be a very powerful tool if used correctly, good luck to you

[@johanopperman8039]

Awesome plane. Wow. Looking forward to seeing you flying it. Thanks John and Dave.

[@davidpaker626]

Thank you very much, if everything goes well maiden will be on Monday can't wait😁

[@johanopperman8039]

@@davidpaker626 fantastic. Looking forward to that.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks Johan! I'm sure it's going to fly quite well. Looking forward to it.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Laser is ready to maiden. So easy to put together.

[@geoffh7206]

Very nice! Some really great features and quality build. Skywing is raising the bar for the competition. I want one!

[@davidpaker626]

I agree Me Too! I want one😁

[@RCVideoReviews]

Thanks Geoff. I THINK Skywing has a retailer down there....check the Skywing website.

[@michelpetrus]

1:52 Thank you for this explanation, not obvious for all of us.

[@davidpaker626]

👍🙂

[@warrenbriggs7449]

You guys make a good team. Great video.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Appreciate the comment. Thank you.

[@davidpaker626]

😎👍🙂

[@davidhall4398]

Brilliant idea 30:26 Dave about using the wing bag over the wings in the Sun!! I've loads of these bags 👍

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

Great review guys 👍🏻. Dave your the MAN!!!

[@davidpaker626]

Thank you Mister Freddie ,I'm the man 😎😁

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

@@davidpaker626 would be a better man if you accompanied John and me to some events 😉 hint hint…..

[@davidpaker626]

​@@FASTFREDDIE-R.C. Yeah we'll do it 🙂

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

@@davidpaker626 you heard here folks 😎

[@RCVideoReviews]

GA Road Trip on Saturday! Just sayin'

[@gregertman6497]

The canopy has tabs that hit the wing latches holding them down

[@davidpaker626]

Thank you very much for the observation, we totally missed that , And that system is a very good thing to have because sometimes when you're assembling, People ask questions and you get distracted And Miss things. that is A real bad thing. good catch thanks again.👍🙂

[@RCVideoReviews]

I'll go check this out. Thanks for the tip.

[@tomflynn7373]

I like every aspect of the design and construction but I some concern about the battery connection. While I think it is forward thinking engineering and functional, those battery connections are tight and take some force to connect and disconnect. I think after repeat use that area will be subject to break. You have to either hold the plane or the area where the connector is, which is small, which puts pressure on the structure which could compromise the structure. If battery connections where light friction it would be different but they are tight connections that take force.

[@enzomalaysia]

I have purchased 60” extra NG PNP as my first balsa plane

[@RCVideoReviews]

Good choice

[@mattbaird6994]

Hopefully the servos will hold up...

[@PopeyeFPV]

Beautiful plane as well as an excellent presentation by both of you. Question: Were the servo leads labeled ? Looked like they weren't. That would be the only knock.....anyhow this looks awesome!

[@davidpaker626]

Thank you very much for the Comment about The review, It's not perfect but we try to make it as Helpful and informative for the viewers As possible . I don't think they were labeld that I can remember but it is so simplistic and so big that all you have to do is look at them and you'll know exactly what goes where so that is probably why they didn't label them. The speed control comes from the front and it's only one of them the ailerons are right there so you can identify them immediately. the only 2 you would have to guess a little bit at would be the elevator and the rudder. But I suppose it would have been a nice touch if they would have been labeled.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I use this to make labels when necessary. Dirt cheap and works great: amzn.to/3ZstiZQ

[@PopeyeFPV]

@@davidpaker626 I can live with that. What a beauty! Thank you for the detailed reply.

[@PopeyeFPV]

@@RCVideoReviews perfect tool for the job! A++

[@davidpaker626]

@@PopeyeFPV 👍🙂

[@3dstrom]

impressed by the quality iam a THETA sponsor pilot and flying their big X1 servos hope to see + feedback from you of these servos ❤

[@RCVideoReviews]

Should get a chance to fly with them tomorrow. I've heard very good things about them.

[@RC4X4]

Great review. Which one do you like better. The EF260 or this 260.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I like the Laser just a little bit better. They're both quite competent and can fly beyond my skill level, but I can get the laser to do more things correctly. i.e. Poptops.

[@RC4X4]

@@RCVideoReviews Thanks. I bet the Laser just feels bigger and a little more stable. I've had 260's. I still fly my 104'' AJ Slick and it's hard to let go cause it does what I like to do.

[@DoctorAustin]

I'm hoping to test my 48" Skywing Slick receiver ready later today.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Have fun with it.

[@DoctorAustin]

@@RCVideoReviews Flew it today. Righteous.

[@RCVideoReviews]

@@DoctorAustin awesome!

[@DoctorAustin]

@@RCVideoReviews It went really well. Very pleased.

[@77plane]

$1100 bucks! Oh my😮

[@mikem1959]

Do you have a link to where you purchased it? When I search for pnp Sky wing planes it only shows the manufacturer which has no pricing.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Northwest RC posted them and ran out of stock within 12 hours on red and about 2 days on Yellow. RCVR Patrons were notified about them on patreon.com/rcvideoreviews With the NWRC and EF merger, NWRC is sending remaining stock to GA. So it is unknown at this point when they'll be restocked, but I'm sure they will--only it will be on the ExtremeFlight site as NWRC is shutting down. If you're outside the US, you can go to the SkywingRC website and look for retailers in other countries.

[@FL_Engineer]

More Dave!

[@RCVideoReviews]

Roger that!

[@davidpaker626]

🫣🙂

[@bobg1443]

Looks great, where can we get one?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Northwest RC posted them and ran out of stock within 12 hours on red and about 2 days on Yellow. RCVR Patrons were notified about them on patreon.com/rcvideoreviews With the NWRC and EF merger, NWRC is sending remaining stock to GA. So it is unknown at this point when they'll be restocked, but I'm sure they will--only it will be on the ExtremeFlight site as NWRC is shutting down. If you're outside the US, you can go to the SkywingRC website and look for retailers in other countries.

[@davidhall4398]

What stand are you using please? TIA

[@RCVideoReviews]

Bought it years ago at Hobbyking. I think it's been discontinued for some time now.

[@jonmobile5521]

Where did you purchase? What is the link?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Northwest RC posted them and ran out of stock within 12 hours on red and about 2 days on Yellow. RCVR Patrons were notified about them on patreon.com/rcvideoreviews With the NWRC and EF merger, NWRC is sending remaining stock to GA. So it is unknown at this point when they'll be restocked, but I'm sure they will--only it will be on the ExtremeFlight site as NWRC is shutting down. If you're outside the US, you can go to the SkywingRC website and look for retailers in other countries.

[@thomasallan8113]

Seeing more and more wood ARF's being converted to PNP. I suspect we will be seeing more & more of this. Takes out so many hassles. This plane thou, takes the cake for completeness and the thought that went into it. Now, if they can do similar things with 48-55" planes which are in my price range.

[@RCVideoReviews]

I'm sure the market will inform them on what to produce. The red version sold out in about 12 hours. Yellow sold out a day or two later. So....keep an eye on the channel and watch extremeflight.com for more info.

[@davidpaker626]

I can see how a lot of people would have a great benefit of having all sizes in this category, class, and tipe of airplanes in a plug and play version . Like they say the squeaky wheel gets the oil so the more noise we make The sooner It may happen. So let's keep making noise and videos.😏😁😁😁

[@MoonmanSpacejam]

Hopefully this drives down the prices of well built 3d planes

[@RCVideoReviews]

Competition never hurts on that front.

[@Cosme422]

I wish I could get a PNP in gas

[@spiroskatsikas]

Don't like reviews but great plane

[@williamb.9110]

Where can I get one?

[@RCVideoReviews]

Northwest RC posted them and ran out of stock within 12 hours on red and about 2 days on yellow. RCVR Patrons were notified about them on patreon.com/rcvideoreviews With the NWRC and EF merger, NWRC is sending remaining stock to GA. So it is unknown at this point when they'll be restocked, but I'm sure they will--only it will be on the ExtremeFlight site as NWRC is shutting down. If you're outside the US, you can go to the SkywingRC website and look for retailers in other countries.

[@jjlanda1171]

Hello I like a lot this plane, even when I’m not a 3D pilot. Do you think it’s worth the money to buy this plane just for do sport flying and some loops, rolls, inverted flight and some night edge. Really like it so it’s recommended for someone that it’s not a 3D flyer.?…..thanks

[@RCVideoReviews]

It would probably be the best sport plane you've ever flown if you can accept the fact there is no dihedral and the wing is symmetrical. Meaning you don't get help from the airframe to be level. But when they're setup right (even make it just a touch nose heavy) and this plane is an absolute prince in the air.

[@jjlanda1171]

@@RCVideoReviews thanks !

[@slange455]

I hope EF is not going to be the exclusive US vendor we need more competition don’t need another Horizon Hobby

[@RCVideoReviews]

As far as I know, they are the only one carrying Skywing. I hope they keep carrying them.

[@srnunan4783]

It's all good to say it looks good out of the box, but how does it FLY? So much of this chinese shit is made to look right but when it comes to actually working properly (including wing incidence stiffness, control authority etc) it all falls short

[@davidpaker626]

Yes I agree some of the cheaper Chinese stuff Look good but are not worth a Poop. On the other hand all the big name brands extreme flight, AJ aircraft, SeBart, Pilot RC Are all made in China also . So this coming Monday we are going to do the maiden flight and we'll put it to the test, Keep An eye out For it we'll try to answer some of these questions ,we are curious about them too. have a good one.

[@RCVideoReviews]

This will be my 5th. They fly pretty damn good so far. I also saw some of the development video footage on this one and it was impressive. NWRC worked closely with Skywing on this design and he is a highly highly skilled pilot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqi9kKKJgqpjd5o kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3Smgn2Xdrt1a8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2Omdomepslgmbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/havHnKSsZ5yji9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/anrUhI18aZJ6l6s

[@jeffs7915]

Beware of Hype around a plane. Or claims of "set it, and forget it" or maintenance free" just kidding If your ability to be patient, disciplined and learn, is lacking this hobby will be a real joy. There is a big difference between efficiency and a short cut. Wisdom and experience helps you distinguish the two.

[@mattoprc]

I just ordered a 67' Skywing Edge PNP. I use a spektrum ar637t receiver, the normal one with as3x and two antennas. Are there any signal reception problems with the carbon fuselage? Do you advise me to get a satellite for the receiver? Last question... out of the box the bec of the Hobbywing esc should be sufficient, do you recommend a separate power supply for the radio and servos? Thank you!!!

[@jeffs7915]

Rather than "plug n play" I prefer "point n shoot ". Doing less may encourage knowing less. Larger more complex aircraft require more knowledge and responsibility. A well designed plane is a good thing, many planes offset the aileron bays or aileron horn placement to allow proper geometry, this isn't a new idea. The aileron connection isn't reliable in the long-term in my opinion. The idea to make aspects of a plane assembly easy over reliable or safe is not a good philosophy. I'm not saying that this plane is or isn't safe or good, it looks well designed. But the drive of manufacturers to market the "plug n play mindset encourages a impatience which is not a good characteristic of a responsible pilot. 30 minutes to get it in the air , who has the time, get it down to 10 minutes then I'm in, Lol.

[@davidpaker626]

Yeah I can see there are different ways of looking at it. another way of looking at it is since the plane is an airplane that requires expertise it may be better to have a professional put it together than somebody that thinks he knows what hes doing and he doesn't. And there are a lot of these people That think they know And they really don't. Another way of looking at it is those people that are very Go Flyers But are not good builders Or just don't have the time . Your comment is the reason why John created the channel to give people an unbiased opinion of the product .We all have a different point of view. Thank you very much for participating that is what makes the channel and we'll be answering some of these questions on Monday when we do the Maiden flight stay tuned .have a good one.

[@RCVideoReviews]

Fighter pilots don't build their own jets either. For me, it's not a question of patience, it's a question of desire. In hearing so many discussions about "build vs buy" (which also occurs in the custom car hobby) I segment the hobby into two parts: Modeling and Flying. Some are good at one, some at the other, some at both. I do not believe building is a prerequisite for flying, nor is flying a prerequisite for building (look at the amazing plastic scale modelers out there). In my particular case, it's simply a question of desire. I like to fly, I don't have the desire--or place--to build. My preference shouldn't preclude me from flying. I've built planes from sticks up to this PNP. I *can* do any of it. Not like I don't have a frame of reference.

[@jeffs7915]

@@davidpaker626 Not sure the fighter pilot analogy,, works,, they know their systems.. We're in agreement. My concern or objection is the marketing strategy of "plug n play" it has attracted many "Checkbook pilots", It's the double edge sword, as with smaller safe systems, it gets them in, gives them the tools, but not the wisdom. If a pilot lacks the desire to assemble a plane, do they possess the willingness to inspect and maintain the plane? Do they know what to look for ? How about endorsing "Set it and forget"? Hey, It's the price of doing business either, you'll pay the price in time and delayed gratification or in garbage bags.,

[@slange455]

Omg you must be the safety officer at your AMA field lol

[@tektkite7255]

how did dude lose his fingers?

[@samuellp1146]

probably feeding his hungry kids why😏?

[@FASTFREDDIE-R.C.]

@@samuellp1146 leave your address and favorite color in the comments and we’ll have a bowl of dicks mailed out to you.

[@davidpaker626]

I was born like that. So that's why I like to use This emoji so much👍 Because that is probably the only thing I can't do in real life😁😁

[@samuellp1146]

@@davidpaker626 thanks for the tips on the video very instrumental. I like your humor , happy flying!

[@davidpaker626]

@@samuellp1146 👍🙂