E-flite - Habu STS - 70mm - Second Thoughts

[@crashbash5554]

Ive had one for 3-4 yrs now, actually my very first rc plane. Ive wrecked it a few times now for various reasons and now with experience this is a good jet to experiment with, definitely worth the money an enjoyable , and as a trainer it can be your first. THESE ARE VERY ROBUST AND DURABLE!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes!

[@flycatchful]

Brian, is the man of all seasons and flying abilities. No matter the season or the model he keeps on giving an unbiased review.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you, "yes I am" ;)

[@andrewmagro7703]

Brian your video's no matter how long there always fun, entertaining and most of all very well informative to new and experienced pilots keep doing what you both do best , and you have a awesome camera crew , Kuddos to you and Meghan.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad you like them! She is the best - Thanks again Megan!!!!

[@tonydarst8211]

The monologue beginning around 33:30m and beyond spoke to my soul…

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm so glad you thought so...and I'm 100% sure you caught the 34:42 - where she was about to smack me in the head ;) LOL LOL LOL ;) But seriously, if you love aviation, and you're NOT flying RC...talk about a missed opportunity! Thanks for being here with us!

[@AL-RCjunkie]

It's so awesome, that you were also berated for buying multiple props at the local hobby shop. A few months ago, when I 1st began flying RC, I was dire need of replacement props after a couple rough landings of my UMX TimberX. While waiting for the props I ordered through your links (😉) to ship, I desperately needed to fly every day. So, I thought my local hobby shop would glad for the sales. Boy, was I wrong! The RC flying expert of the shop looked at his entire inventory of UMX props I placed on the counter to purchase and said, "Jeez, what's with all the props. I only need one." I congratulated him and went flying. Then, proceeded to buy everything else RC that I needed through the BPRC links. I haven't needed to replace a prop in several weeks. Knock on wood! Awesome video, as always! 👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome! Thanks, and gotta say, still wish they would have treated you better!!! This is a REAL problem for many, just getting their feet wet, and gotta say, it was insulting, and frustrating when they said that (even if they were right...). Thanks for being here, and hope that as I get better as a pilot, I remember how HARD it really was to get started. This is NOT an easy, or natural skill to have. Some people take to it faster, but even still, tons of time and effort for them as well...but totally worth it! This is one of the harder things to "GET" but once you "GET" it, it's also so dang rewarding!!!

[@AL-RCjunkie]

@@BrianPhillipsRC oh, I've "got" it alright. I've got it real bad in the BEST way! Lol

[@Rylan04]

I bought a habu sts because of your first video on it! It's a very nice beginner jet, slow flight is fun and it can still rip with a 3200 4s with no gear. Whenever I want a no stress plane to fly, habu is always number one on that list

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

100% - thanks!

[@danaprice6719]

Perfect house, perfect place to fly. What most of us dream of. You could fly in your under ware. Nice channel young man!

[@FalconWing1813]

Thanks for doing this follow up video, Still have not got my first EDF. But watching and learning from your reviews.

[@willdirickson9658]

Brian, Off topic question. What will you do when FAA requires remote ID for flying outside FRIA's? Thanks for all you and Camera crew do to help with new RC products. Best as always.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You're welcome! We'll be addressing this in an upcoming video, or videos, but fyi, we have plans to be compliant, and we'll share our plans here on the channel sooner or later. We too, are waiting for the gears of the FAA to turn....more to come soon!

[@FalconWing1813]

If I had to comply I think it would just hook up the remote ID to a battery on the ground next me and not on my plane. They will still see the ID and If a plane or heli gets so low to collide with my little UMX Cub then we have MUCH bigger problems lol

[@stevendegiorgio3143]

I'm not complying with remote ID.I fly my horizon hobby Eflight V900 at a park using my old Spektrum DX8 (silver addition)

[@dougrymer4490]

Hi Brian, I’ve got a Habu and I fly off a hard pack dirt sometimes Sandy little gravel runway. I’ve had to replace the fan blades a couple times, I was wondering if I could put some kind of screen in the air intake to prevent that. I’m looking for your suggestions, thank you.

[@notoo7]

Favorite teacher for the last two years 😂 I gave away my Habus to members in my club wanting experience with EDFs. Yes it was pain to program it into my NX8 and NX10 transmitters.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, this Rx is one of the goofiest ones you can use, so if one gets an NX8 or NX10, then I suggest skipping RIGHT to the Habu SS 70mm, or the Habu 50mm - either way, great, and simpler Rx to play with.

[@lewiemotorsports3616]

Absolutely greased that first landing 🫡

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!

[@gravityfuzz]

Stimulating landing. . .props pilot!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!

[@waynemiller6070]

My main concern about switching to electrics was that when the battery went dead that I would lose control of the flying surfaces. I was relieved to find out that didn't happen. You can lose power to your motor and still glide your plane . Whew!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, BUT you can still draw it down to a point of RESETTING the Rx...this is VERY scary, but I've only had it happen maybe 2-3 times...and I was pushing it so hard!

[@veemann3158]

This was great. I am really interested in getting into RC planes and I really appreciate explaining the acronyms, and what it all means. That was really helpful and I am leaning towards getting this plane as my first plane.

[@andresmagana9184]

thanks to your videos i started in this hobby, and bought this plane. its awesome but i still suck. modified it to fit an FPV system and an ELRS reiever protcol. love your videos man, thanks for getting me in this hobby

[@simons6208]

Yep Brian load and clear ...take off . Gorgeous plane thanks for the heads up.

[@janiercarmona1114]

Brian I’m finally going to get my first plane but I’m stuck between the carbon cub S 2 & the Carbon-Z cub what would you recommend

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Carbon Z Cub is HUGE! Have you considered any of our "Beginner List" planes? Carbon Z Cub is AMAZING, but you will be getting into a LOT of plane for a beginner!!! This is what you'll need if you go with that plane, and this would be if you aren't trying to cut corners. They will all be used for other planes, but BOY-O-BOY, that is more than most are willing to, or capable of spending on an ENTRY level plane choice...and it's HUGE...don't want to start on the wrong foot, but if there were a plane you MIGHT be able to fly as a beginner, that's really NOT a great choice (since I want for your success), this might be okay! Plane - bprc.me/CZ_Cub Battery - 5000 6S bit.ly/3PukVJf OR 7000 6S bit.ly/3PtmZRK Transmitter - bprc.me/NX8 OR bprc.me/NX10 Charger - S2100 bit.ly/3IZVY5S OR S2200 bit.ly/3b2wp7y Or something from our normal "Beginner list" Description | Purchase | Videos Habu STS 70mm RTF | bit.ly/3ci5eWD | bit.ly/3ontBF9 Apprentice 1.5m RTF | bit.ly/3BlSjh9 | bit.ly/3b6kCVP Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF | bit.ly/3PqNR4A | bit.ly/3J6WmQ3

[@FalconWing1813]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Brain is correct I have he UMX cub it is easy to fly and great to learn on. The batteries for it are super easy to plug in and charge. It is a tail dragger and some times on take off they can try to turn with the torque of the motor. All planes do this but the tail draggers seem to do it more so.

[@infinateexpress3321]

One of my favorite birds

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

She is a great flyer!!!

[@TrendingHeadlinesTV]

Thank you both for such a great video! I can feel your enthusiasm. I have never flown before and would love to enter the hobby with this Habu STS EDF. Which model of the Habu would you recommend for a package that comes with everything included?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

bprc.me/Habu

[@PatriotBrad]

Is there any electronic differences you can share between the white/yellow 4-6s version compared to the one in the video? Both seem to be 4s.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yes, the Habu 70mm SS (yellow and white) is a 4-6S power system, and a better, more "normal" Rx, with less "Beginner Stuff" built in like the Habu 70mm STS (red and white) which, if you ask me, just complicates the plane to a level that doesn't really help most beginners anyway. Also the STS is a 3-4S power system, which is plenty powerful enough for most beginners, but the Rx is super complex and not very useful in another application, like if you crashed the plane and wanted to use it elsewhere, or when you decide to upgrade from the RTF transmitter to the NX8 or NX10. The STS also supports the LAS, Landing Aid Sensor, which NOT needed, but if you want help landing, it might be helpful - I don't suggest using it. This is one of the "weird" things in the Beginner Rx, that I DON'T like, since it make the Rx not useful in another plane if you would want to reuse it after a crash. Other than that, both have Telemetry to help with flight pack voltage and thrust reverse, which is really nice. I usually tell people just get the 50mm Habu, then move onto a better EDF when you're ready for 6S, like the Viper 70mm, or even the F-16 (many say the F-16 is a good "beginner" edf - I DO NOT...it's harder to land than the habu by 10 miles)

[@Backyard_KLX]

I almost pulled the trigger on this again… it was my first edf! man this thing boogies on 4s!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Get on it!!! bprc.me/Habu - Good luck!!!

[@Backyard_KLX]

@@BrianPhillipsRConce it’s off back order I’m sold.. I have two 4s batteries in storage mode begging to be used. I’ll go through this link. Thanks

[@oneonlynono]

Hi Brian and Camera Crew ... as a Newbie in EDF which one to buy please ? The 70mm or the 50mm ? STS or SS ? Please 🙏

[@crashley77]

Brain, I'm trying to set this up on my TX16S. Can you provide me with the channel mapping? I heard that the rudder was on CHN 9. That's a little different than other EFLITE models.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sorry, if you really need to map channels, here's the link - follow it and scroll down to the MANUAL link. bprc.me/Habu

[@yanceym7617]

Our approval came about two weeks ago. They’re starting to get them done.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Your FRIA approval?

[@yanceym7617]

@@BrianPhillipsRC yes. Submitted in April and approved 9/7.

[@howintesting940]

Hi Brian, Which one do you think is a better edf trainer for propeller guy, habu sts or Arrows L39 50mm? Thanks!

[@eejbear]

Nice review, but after owning several I would like to put in my 2 cents. For just a little more money the FMS Viper 2 has retracts and is very solidly built (excellent quality bird). The STS doesn't have a very robust nose gear so you may strip a servo on a hard landing...and after a few of these the nose gear assembly will need replacing.

[@MrGoat73]

Brian, you have a remarkable ability to fly in a pretty tight airspace, keeping it close & low a lot of the time, while providing a continual running commentary at the same time! Great stuff mate, excellent YouTubing. The "camera crew" does a brilliant job too, she just locks on & stays with you until the end (emotionally & photographically) You should perhaps marry her......

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Mr Goat 73 ;)

[@FalconWing1813]

I second that. Dude can put jets down on that short run way is epic, would be funny to put some airport runway numbers on the ends of the drive way to make it Legit! ha ha

[@trytudor7657]

Should I get this or the aeroscout ? I had a toy grade piper j3 cub and did very well with it

[@Gondzis]

Dont you have somethere near by lake or perhaps river where you could fly now planes on floats? :)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

There's a pond just over the hill from where we film, and across the street from our new property too, but they're not ours, and the land owners wouldn't probably care for us flying over their cattle. If we spook them, they could get hurt, or killed...then I'll be in trouble. We used to have three ponds on our old neighborhood, and a huge pond by the community college where we frequented, which was a blast to fly from...but it's now a waze away from our launching point. Part of the reason we make this Aerodrome here, is that our schedule is kinda insane, so if we added half an hour to each video, we'd get maybe 1/10th the videos we're filming today. This is a huge reason why we've invested so much to be where we are...it's not just a convenience thing, it's a POSSIBILITY thing. The same is true for PPG, and flying from our property, and building a full scale runway. There's only so many hours in the day, and we use them up totally! Hope this makes sense, but if not, you'll get a better idea of the plans, as we share the process in the near future. ...and, thank you for your support!

[@RCDave64]

I've watched your videos for a while now. You. Are. The . Best. I juet picked up the new RTF version of this without the battery and charger. The CG it balances at is not what is suggested in the new manual. New manual says 80mm back from leading edge root. With the pack all the way forward it balances at about 100mm-ish. New manual says nothing about all the way forward. Only 70mm - 105mm range, with best at 80mm. What do you suggest for 3s 4000?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Get it to be almost TAIL heavy to make the elevator work...I know, seems a bit counter-intuitive, but the elevator throw on this plane is SMALL and can make it hard to climb, if you don't MOD it like I did...and this plane will fly pretty good still...then just shift it forward until you're 100% comfortable.

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

I've been flying for 6 months. And I can fly in a circle or fly around. Pretty good, but I haven't got out of safe yet. So wondering what steps, and what is the easiest way to graduate from safe?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Don't push yourself too hard. If you take longer than the kid just learning, don't worry about that! Your speed of progression is totally up to your taste, and risk tolerance. If you like flying in SAFE, then do it! If you'd rather fly without even a stabilizer (AS3X) then ,so be it! It's your call how long you stay in SAFE, or how quick you get out of it. My suggestion, however, is that you graduate from SAFE by flying to a "few mistakes high" and then turning off SAFE, then just fly the plane. If you get nervous, put SAFE back on, and get your bearings, then repeat. When you're comfortable, you won't be THINKING about what direction you're flying. This might take you longer than me, or you might be faster than me...it's just how long it takes your brain to connect the dots...once it's done, if you THINK ABOUT IT, you'll be crashing - NO JOKE...you will eventually not even "THINK" about the directions, you just do it as a second nature muscle memory. It's kinda weird, but also very cool! If you want to speed up the learning, get on the simulator 2-3 times a day, no matter how busy you are. Just get on the sticks often, and when it's windy, rainy, crappy weather, get on the simulator and practice doing what you're trying to get better at. It will help...and you will be out of SAFE in no time, IF that's what you want. Good luck! Remember, practice makes perseverance...NOT perfection.

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

Right on Brian much, much Aloha. I really appreciate I am 61 years old and super addicted. I love flying and I'm getting better. By the day. Your advice will come in real handy, thank you again. Setting up a simulator real soon trying to get a sufficient enough computer. I got that covered, you have a wonderful time with your wife, you guys are great.

[@taylor818e6]

Hey BP, my 8 yo grandson loves you it. Any recommendations for better tires?

[@robertbrown2004]

Very interested in this RC jet. Just a few questions...whats the total weight with the battery inserted? And does it have to be registered? Thanks... cool video!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I don't know the weight off the top of my head, but if you click here... bprc.me/Habu Scroll down and find the manual. It should tell you the all-up weight with recommended battery. I CAN tell you that it's definitely over 250 grams so would qualify for the Drone Registry if you're in North American... ;)

[@robertbrown2004]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I found it. Thanks

[@PerryShriver]

i have question for you will nx10 transmitter work for me for a lot planes. i don't want to buy bunch of transmitters.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The NX10 is a great choice! If it's within your budget, that's always our go to recommendation.

[@hectorcadavid9648]

I’m interested in this plane what battery do you recommend thanks

[@TheFreakyman81]

is a hand start possible? without wheels? land in the grass?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

YES, you can hand launch this plane. Nose gear takes a bit of effort to remove, but should be easily detached, and ready to rock and roll in minutes.

[@richstanfield9403]

Interested to know if anyone has experienced this issue with the Habu STS, having issues with the EDF cutting off when power applied. Changed multiple batteries, lowered the throttle to 0. Still cutting off. Have reached out to HH and we are trouble shooting but my thought is the ESC is bad .

[@tonydarst8211]

EDF’s rudder authority is relegated a function of airspeed only… which means a true hammerhead is impossible because airspeed approaches zero before throwing the rudder - and propwash provides the authority. EDF and propwash are mutually exclusive. 😉

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, that's a big factor, and why many jets (EDF or Turbine) have thrust vectoring ;)

[@RenePedersen-kz5xj]

Hallo , Brian Philips rc and Crow. Which is , the best,to start with,habu , Ore apprentice 1.2 m. Mvh Rene'Pedersen Danmark. Very good 👍, video.thanks.🎉.

[@gee5861]

What would you recommend for a trainer?

[@Backyard_KLX]

4s on SS is like 3s on the sts! You should do a speed test with both… also flap setup… I know you mentioned the flap setup on the Sus…but I had a hard time following..😅

[@Politicalhomeless]

Haha you’re entertaining, informative and funny. Best mix.

[@tombroadley8252]

Can the STS be set up for reverse?

[@PerryShriver]

i am starting to get in this.i would like to buy one transmitter. to do it all.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yes, the NX10 ( bprc.me/NX10 ) is what you want. Welcome to the hobby!

[@PerryShriver]

@@BrianPhillipsRC hi brian what is ar10400t power safe recever wth one nx10

[@PerryShriver]

@@BrianPhillipsRC iam going do what you said and buy beginner airplane.and we talke about nx10 transmitter there are different nx10 can you please help me which one to buy.

[@user-mm3sw6co4c]

Hello, can anyone tell me how long it takes for the 3s battery to charge?

[@dhoffman6435]

Hey Brian. Always love your channel's content and great presentations. Just a note regarding your mention of RID on planes over 250g. As an alternative to Horizon's Sky Plug In RID, I'm using Holy Stone's rechargeable HSRID01 RID Module with my planes and drones, which can be easily attached and moved from model to model and I buy it only once. It's priced about the same as Horizon's solution, but Holy Stone's solution can be used on anything that flies. One module works with everything in my hanger and I'm FAA compliant without worry.

[@AldenYoPo]

Do you wave an advice about a low wing first plane?

[@AldenYoPo]

@@BrianPhillipsRC the owner of the field is teaching me how to fly and he told me that when i end learning i should buy a low wing

[@AldenYoPo]

@@BrianPhillipsRC but i think that if he will let me im gonna buy a v1200 or a viper

[@AldenYoPo]

@@BrianPhillipsRC and thanks for the help

[@redwineisfine]

Why do i have to feel like the remote id is trash?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Because it is ;) LOL - But as we'll be saying for years to come...we're going to keep appearances up for the FAA, since I don't like soap on a rope ;)

[@shigetsan]

Did you takeoff and land with flaps?

[@BigTRC100]

I fly my Habu SS a lot, does the STS have the same feel??

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The SS is the same plane as the STS, with exception of the ESC and Receiver. These two allow for easier Radio Setup on the SS, and 4S or 6S Lipo's, rather than 3S or 4S on the STS. Both "Feel" the same, but the SS is faster ;)

[@BigTRC100]

I was actually talking about the 50mm

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

Bryan I wanted to ask you. I watch all of your videos over and over. Can you talk about what's the easiest way to go from? Safe to #2 OR AS3X.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Any of the planes with AS3X are going to generally offer SAFE, any more, but to be clear, AS3X is stabilizer, and SAFE is ONE STEP FURTHER, and automatically levels the plane when you let go of the sticks. It's a huge aid to help new pilots, but does limit your pitch and roll angles, so you'll need to make sure you have a wide opened area, so you don't get stuck in a tree ;)

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

I got it when I tried to go from safe to expert mode. My plane wants to go straight down so I always keep my finger right next to the switch. It saves me every time. Like my buddy said, once you're out of safe you gotta fly that plane.

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

Like my buddy said, give it some gas and pull up on elevator that's what I'm gonna try tomorrow, thanks for your advice.

[@kevin84lee]

"That's the hole we like to stick it in" hahaha

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

sure is ;)

[@KGReef]

Love your videos! Side note unrelated. Horizon hobbies, what are your thoughts on their customer service. So far today I've figured out they can't spell in chat and apparently they don't use phones.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks! As for the HH question...it's kind of a sore subject there...used to be amazing, and now it's just HARDER to get through to the humans. They are REAL, and working during business hours, but phones are what I understand to be a last resort. I've also heard CHAT is better than EMAIL...so this is the preferred method. I'm very sorry to report this is still a symptom of Covid changes.

[@KGReef]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I talked to 5 different people today. It was a real pain and didn't resolve the situation. I read on the Better business bureau that someone had the same situation as I did and had the same results just a week ago. It seems like from what I've read about others experiences the customer service is terrible. Unfortunately they sell a lot of good products but not worth the hassle. Appreciate the answer back. Keep up the awesome work!

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

Let me know, thanks and Aloha.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I think I did on the other comment...but if I missed something, let me know ;)

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

NICE Lil Lawn Dart! 👍👍😁😎

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - thanks!

[@nickmoloney9820]

Brian, do you ever find yourself avoiding the now non existant power cables . . I just watched half the vid convinced i could still see them! Great video

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - No, but toward the end, I was flying between the wires, and only hit them a handful of times. It was fun with RC, but deadly with full scale, as I work toward PPG skills, I have to keep alive for my family ;)

[@RickyD1968]

This could actually be your first airplane to fly !!!

[@will_how]

Haven't even flown my first plane yet, and I'm already planning my next purchase lol.. Sorry wallet...

[@Mithranos]

Great wife great life.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yes, 100%

[@olivervaldes4223]

Camera crew is past the wax on wax off stage, its time to let her fly a bird. She's ready.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - she HAS flown on camera a few times ;)

[@niladrisengupta3486]

Am the first to view whenever notification cones from you

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!!!

[@RenePedersen-kz5xj]

Hallo . Brian philips rc. And crue megan. I vi in Danmark .thangs you. For vi now it is thrue all you tell os. Mvh René Pedersen. Danmark

[@nomore8042]

I bought a FMS 1200mm RANGER RTF and the EFlight Habu STS 70mm EDF RTF. DO NOT purchase one from Amain Hobby because they say it's RTF but they don't include a battery or charger and the software certificate and Dongle for Real Flight.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome! We hope you love them!

[@RickyD1968]

Awesome video and Jet !!! I can not stand KZbin short videos there are stupid and dumb !!!!!!!!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you!

[@Cakey831]

Wow that thing is slow lol.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It CAN be verrrry slow! That's what's great about this plane ;)

[@Backyard_KLX]

3s is meant for beginners… I flew this with 0 prior flight experience… I eventually moved to 4s it’s a huge difference… now I’m on 6s Habu SS! Couldn’t of done it without the edf being slow enough to learn.

[@SlowFlyer85]

Great info for new flyers ready to try edf and as always camera crew is great 😀✈🛩🪂👍👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!