HobbyZone - Apprentice STOL - 700mm - Second Thoughts

[@jeffsnayczuk8488]

I'm a beginner. Teaching myself to be closer to my father. I lost both parents 3yrs ago and was crushed. 50yr old disabled dad, broken. I've always had trucks since the 80's. Flying was always build for months and smash. My uncle was into flying. He would take dad out to shows with him. One day it just hit me. Learn to fly... it has been a godsend honestly. Finding used stuff in my area has proven near impossible. But I have an old super cub lp that I practice crashing. I mean flying. I know it's all blah blah to everyone. But it's been the world for me. I have 4 daughters. Our youngest has down syndrome. It's been a godsend for them. I've been exited about something. Sorry for my sad BS. But it is my story. Thank you for everything and hope you all have a great Christmas. May Santa bring that plane you want. I'll keep on watching.

[@highdesertmisfitsrcclub2846]

Hey Jeff Sounds like you're having a good time and that is all that matters. Keep sharing the hobby with the kids there for sure are next future pilots. Keep an eye out on Brians Videos he is always sharing knowledge and planes that are in many colors, size and price that meets everybody's price range. Happy Holiday Freind.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks for sharing Jeff. Spending time with family and enjoying this hobby is a GREAT way to really have some quality time together, and to share some purpose! Very sorry to hear you lost both of your parents three years ago. I lost my Mom when I was 10, and it was pretty terrible, but I can say that it definitely lights a fire under your seat...gotta get busy living, since there's no guarantees of tomorrow! Make the memories you wish you were able to make with your folks with your kids. Thanks for being here with us! Merry Christmas

[@jeffsnayczuk8488]

It has been great so far. We had 50 degrees the other day here in snow country. So I crashed the duct tape and glue cub lp a few more times. 🫣

[@highdesertmisfitsrcclub2846]

Tape and hot China glue is a rc man's best friend.

[@Soysaucerc]

Just bought this plane and decided to watch this before opening the box. Love the positivity. Thanks.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks for the kind words. This plane is a super fun way to get into the hobby, or back into it. Good luck, and happy flying!!!

[@siamblendhealthspa8004]

Me too :-) Thanks so much Brian.

[@Soysaucerc]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I’ve been racing for 15 years but never had a plane. Time to learn.

[@urbanairgunner6402]

Learning how to fly RC planes in this day and age with all the technology is so much easier than it was back 20 some odd years ago when I started flying I use as3x in a lot of my big gas airplanes I absolutely love the technology

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's a million times easier! I love as3x and want people to have all the help they need learning to fly.

[@JonathanProtheroe]

Thank you Brian and your Camera person, excellent videos and your flying is amazing, I've just purchased the Apprentice STOL 700mm, and have just come in after a gentle fly, really enjoyed it, can't fly as good as you, your very skilled. Once again thank you for informative video.

[@dave1kearsey]

Brian, at 5:48, you mention slowing down the playback speed - i do this almost everytime i set up a plane. Im still using the DX6. Most of what you do for transmitter setup with the NX10 still applies and works on my old radio. But sometimes you go a little fast. The slower playback speed setting is great. To me, the slow playback makes it sound like you're drunk. I enjoy it a little too much. But its really helpful. Thanks as always for the content and channel.

[@gravityfuzz]

So quiet and agile. That blind landing was sick. Nice work software. Thx B&M!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!

[@TxHornyToad]

35 years ago I was going to try RC planes. I bought and almost completed two balsa kit planes plus had the gas engines, radios, etc but life got in the way so never flew/crashed anything. A few months ago from KZbin I learned there were pre-built electric planes. Incredible. I bought RealFlight simulator and have been practicing 3 to 4 hours a day for six weeks. (I’m retired). I don’t know how people learned without it. I just bought the Apprentice STOL since it was on sale (now I have two of those transmitters). Sorry I didn’t see your video for the link before I ordered. Living in the big city of Houston I don’t have a big yard to fly it. I guess I’ll have to pay the $150 to join a club. And yes you do speak a little fast.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Get flying!!! It's gonna make you wish you could go back in time and do it back then, but better now than in 10 more years, right??? ;) Good luck, and God speed!

[@David-mz3or]

Thanks!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank YOU!

[@rpquattrochi]

New pilots or peanut gallery peeps….9:47 Brian makes it easy to learn ! PERIOD ! Thanks # Brianphillipsrc

[@AL-RCjunkie]

Preach!! 👍

[@JohnSmith-sq7cv]

You are definitely good on the sticks man! I ordered the MD500 copter after watching your review. I’m also a plane guy but had a Nexus .30 years and years ago, so getting back into the copters.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice! Heli's are a great addition to any fixed wing hangar ;) They're significantly easier to store too - LOL

[@2wheels6strings8]

Humour was on point in this one Brian. Nicely done!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad you enjoyed it! - Thanks!!!

[@AL-RCjunkie]

I started flying RC this past May, with a UMX timberx and a second hand dx6e. Fortunately, i had a LOT of free time to fix- er, i mean fly (should have specified which "timber" when my wife surprised me with my 1st plane😂) AND an exhaustive video library of knowledge from Brain Phillips RC. Now, im flying the FMS Supercub 1.3, the FMS Maule and that beat up UMX TimberX whenever my new work schedule allows on my new NX8. And i havent needed to replace a prop in weeks. Ive also convinced my wife to let me use my NX8 before Dec 25th (Christmas "beer truck" miracle!) . I've learned so much from watching these videos. Every single playlist has awesome tidbits that i use- even if the video had nothing to do with any of my planes. Ive upgraded to Avian ESCs and AR630s in my big boys. And BPRC walked me through it all. Can't tell enough new rc pilots- watch BPRC on youtube. Every spare minute you've got. You'll be greasing landings with 3.5v per cell left in the "tank" every time. Merry Christmas Brian and Camera Crew and the entire Phillips gang 👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AWESOME!!! So glad we could help get you started in this hobby. It's both super rewarding, and really pretty HARD...especially when you're brand new, EVEN if you did it 20 years ago...so much has changed. Wait till you have 1800 square feet full, and you're getting dual 40' HC shipping containers delivered in the dark, so you can make more room ;) It'll be EPIC ;) - Don't share this part with the other half - LOL ;)

[@jerrygrappi4676]

You're video Encouraged me to continue learning to fly.

[@LMauget]

About RC simulation on a Mac: I use RF Trainer Edition, with no issues, on a Parallels virtual machine running Windows 11 Arm on a Mac Book M3 with 16 mb ram.

[@Mr2GTS00]

Actually the best thing of all from Horizon: Real flight Simulator - Trainer. Thats the 10/10 product to teach anyone fly at least this plane. Even I had 9h I had random flights with X-BOX controller did not harm as practice 30min with real controller got all just perfect even from 47y guy. Flying in real is just continuing from sim after TRIMs set up. No SAFE features needed either more and in real example landing and some tricks easier. That was most crazy feeling to jump from screen view to real having actually all with plane ha[pening exactly same. weird, its like jump from 400x600 screen to 4k VR ...or actually even more crazy as jump completely to realife view - pure awesome - so happy with RF. I going to use RF definitely for tricks practice in future AND Apprentice STOL looks for as perfect plane to learn withit.

[@MrRaymond1021]

Definitely a great looking plane. I love those hops. Thanks for sharing Brian. 👍👍👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@Chomper750]

New to the hobby with my 8 year old son. We are starting out on RealFlight Evolution during these winter months to practice and learn.

[@OGPAPERBOY77]

Im a beginner this rtf apprentice is perfect ! Had me thinking i was good and i bought the waco and wrecked it first time out 😂 Fixed it and just waiting on better weather Thanks for the reviews and info 🤙

[@Tallguysrc]

This plane is does it all and is tuff

[@nathanmcguire1449]

Really really enjoy your vids buddy! Glad you do what you do = )

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you! We're glad you're here with us!

[@nicrier2011]

This is pretty much the best first plane to learn on that has quality and the technology to help you be successful.

[@pippyquark]

0:48 there's no reverse out of the box?

[@EJ-74]

NIIIIICE 👌🏻 Love the Apprentice,

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Same here!

[@John_K-1216]

I have this plane - I haven't flown it yet. 1) how can I turn SAFE off, and 2) the elevator has very limited throw (up and down) and no matter what I do, I can't increase the elevator throw.Even when increasing the travel on my DX6e to 150%, the throw is still limited.

[@gazza4230]

Hi Brian have you ever reviewed the h king micro tundra it’s the same size as this one, I ask cos I’d like to watch vid if you have to see what you thought of it, Gary 🇬🇧

[@AtvRacer]

Teaching my son to fly. We're gonna do real flite trainer first. Should I start him with this or the aeroscout?

[@DronesandHistory]

Looking at purchasing this airplane soon. I don't necessarily want to get into a bigger plane yet because of Remote ID and etc.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This is a great option!

[@DronesandHistory]

@@BrianPhillipsRC is this better than the aeroscout? Just see it’s better bang for your buck with real flight trial and fully rtf

[@highdesertmisfitsrcclub2846]

@@DronesandHistory Hey I got a great ideal. Make the Aero scout your next one after this gem . My personal opinion I don't see anyone bothering you flying either one. There both pretty fun little park flyers. Happy Holiday.

[@DronesandHistory]

@@highdesertmisfitsrcclub2846 Thank you very much for the feedback! been out of this hobby for a bit and wanted to get back in and this seems like a good option. Happy holidays to you as well!

[@marquisbetz7694]

This is a great first plane and it flys exactly like it does on realflight evolution. Highly recommend.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'll have to recommend that to the Camera Crew. She's been flying on Real Flight a lot lately. This would be a good one for her to practice on.

[@roadstar499]

Very nice plane...i have a dx8 which is approx 10 years old would i be able to adjust gyro on bnf version like you do? Thanks

[@mikehundley9876]

So true. I get nervous every time I fly.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That's part of the fun!

[@stevevess8464]

Learning to fly bush on this model would be fun, how about a video on that too.

[@matthewmann8951]

I know sir Brian Phillips rc already knows this that that little airplane is 3S capable taking lead gander inside and you can see that it's three escapable and it flies quite nicely with 3S this side thought you know you don't have to but mine does work quite well that way Thanks sir and have a good day

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I didn't know she was 3S capable. That's nice!

[@judgemally5034]

Could you recommend a light kit for this plane?

[@joeblo7598]

compared to the UMX TimberX, which is a better plane for a beginner/intermediate wantint to advance?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Apprentice is WAY better for a beginner. UMX Timber X is better for more experienced pilots, but could still be flown as a "first" plane if you really wanted too. bprc.me/Apprentice bprc.me/Timber

[@joeblo7598]

Thank you for replying Brian !! So what would be your recommmendation to someone who is transitioning to intermediate? All take offs and landings are in SAFE and about 50% of flying is in SAFE with many panic button hits @@BrianPhillipsRC

[@joeblo7598]

Thanks again Brian. I am replacing a Sprt Cub S that I can fly in intermediate mode (except for take offs and landings, that I do in Beginner Mode) Can the TimberX evolution be flown with only one hand when in safe mode?

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Everything says '2s' except for the esc. It clearly reads '2-3 cell'. Its a 2nd gen umx turbo timber.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sometimes they'll do that in these plane, but not sure why??? (marking 2-3S when we're instructed to use 2S)

[@highdesertmisfitsrcclub2846]

I say go big or go home..

[@nickmoloney9820]

​@@highdesertmisfitsrcclub2846remote ID says otherwise! Personally fly whatever size you like

[@john-j7e7e]

my first plane, this one or arrows pioneer? or one of those exhobby fighter jets? i cannot decide. just want a nice slow easy flying plane with the new tech to fly at a park.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This one! I much prefer it and the potential expandability of the transmitter over the Arrows Pioneer. Definitely check it out! bprc.me/Apprentice

[@patrickciarcia4100]

Very freaking cool 😎👍🏻💕🇺🇸

[@stevevess8464]

How about flying low and slow for us. That's why we are interested in this model.

[@talitavangreunen8286]

Brain please do the wot 4 foam-e please

[@jeffbishop8291]

This or a FMS trainer? I like this one because I can train on my NX8....

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This!

[@DYLAN102001]

Can this bind to a dx6i?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This plane is dual protocol. DSMX and SLT. I don't know if your DX6i will work with it, beyond the plane is dual protocol....but I THINK you're stuck in DSM2....MIGHT work

[@joshhill3052]

Can it fly on 3s?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We show the recommended battery (or batteries) in the video description. It's a 2S power system

[@joshhill3052]

@BrianPhillipsRC good to know i was just curious because the esc says 2-3s

[@frankiegilmore617]

In you opinion can that plane take a 3s

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Probably not. Most Horizon Hobby planes aren't okay with sizing up batteries. There have been a few exceptions, but it's somewhat of a rarity.

[@marquisbetz7694]

I tried a 2s 450 and the CG was okay and it flew great, but it is more likely to nose over on landing.

[@dutchdronedimension6703]

Hi Brian,, Great Great Channel,, iam flying drones for years i gonna buy a HobbyZone - Apprentice STOL - 700mm, what battery i can use for a longer flight time? and if, do i need a other charger for it ore can i charge it with the charger that comes with the plane,,,, Greetzzz from the tiny Netherlands KZbin ➡ " dutch drone dimension " by the way Tony Beets is related to me 🙂

[@ladyhawk7408]

I don't understand why this plane is 230 bucks. when the umx timber evo is 150 and has twice the functionality as this. and it perfectly fine for beginners...

[@leozengy]

because it is a RTF

[@AL-RCjunkie]

​@@leozengy what you said 👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

If you want it as a BNF, it's less expensive ;) Looks like some regulars beat me to it - Thanks guys!

[@WilliamHood-w6c]

Yes finally!!!!!!

[@pupushtin]

Props are on month long back order, don’t crash

[@pupushtin]

Still no word on propellers other than “April 2024.” The rtf version is $30 off now, which is nice, but seriously don’t crash it.

[@pupushtin]

It’s now June. Still backordered. Fuck horizon hobby

[@muratadal5282]

👍

[@wades5thscaleforlife872]

I use to fly 15 years ago and quite because my dad tried to fly and i fixed his stuff so i would go and just watch because he would bring 3 to 5 crashed planes home for me to fix and i wouldnt fly because if i did crash i didnt have time to fix my own planes for fixing his so im thinking of doing it again and now dad started crashing aka he calls it flying so i mite just go back to the cars again because he dont like the cars not trying to sound mean but it got old

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Do it. Flying is amazing, but if all you're doing is fixing for someone else, it's ANNOYING AS HECK!!! That being said, being able to fix stuff is good, and will come in handy when YOU crash it yourself ;) But in all seriousness, get in the air ASAP!

[@Killerplanes]

More teeny planes! And this baby goes 700 miles a minute? It doesn’t look that fast- but that’s probably because it’s dark out!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - yeah, exactly!!!!! Are you doing gymnastics yet??? ;)

[@Killerplanes]

@@BrianPhillipsRC just got off the balance beam…or maybe I fell off. Definitely need an RC balance beam!

[@Mr2GTS00]

In real Apprentice STOL plane as noob is better having more battery weight in it. In RF sim it as well acts like having actually 2s 450mA battery on it or so buit from other matters sim is very accurate. I've only 2s 300mA bats and I like to fly it now with 2x 300mA batteries paraller at front of it (just to have weght) loaded back as possible having improvement for stability in turbulences and in wind. dual-bat weight require appr 60% of throttle in place of 40%. Handling/bat consumption not much changed for "noob-needs" but stability in turbulent is hugely improved which is very poor with plane at the beginning - just in fact: making it less STOLL/helicopter but making it for as solid-stable airplane to fly reducing "maple leaf" -effect good time.

[@WilliamHood-w6c]

Wish it had flaps.

[@EJ-74]

Wouldn't be too awfully hard to add I'd imagine 🤔 Slow as this plane flies I probably wouldn't worry about it,

[@WilliamHood-w6c]

@@EJ-74 Yeah I know but if a plane like that has reverse thrust. Why not have flaps.

[@andrewdavies3584]

Wouldn't the extra servo weight cancel out a lot of drag and lift gains of flaps on such a light model?

[@EJ-74]

@@WilliamHood-w6c Hey I'm with you the more the merrier I always say, I love me some flaps just as much as the next guy or gal... I think all planes should come with flaps, I'd actually rather have flaps than reverse thrust especially on this type and size of plane, that said this type and size of plane doesn't absolutely need flaps, it definitely wouldn't be a reason for me not to buy it....

[@EJ-74]

@@andrewdavies3584 Nah adding 1 little servo wouldn't effect it very much especially if you put it close as possible to the CG line, they make very little light servos nowadays,

[@anybodysguess960]

"I can make this happening"

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad you caught that ;) Tony Beets (Gold Rush on Discovery) - I highly doubt they're watching the channel, but it would be hilarious if they did...we'd need to have more bleeps, then audible conversation to REALLY fit in with Tony Beets...

[@highdesertmisfitsrcclub2846]

I'm in I will be happy to help.. Any time guys.. Hit me up

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You want to fly out here in Full Scale? Can you go to the ABOUT TAB and send an email - we're REALLY slow on replies, since we get a million, billion emails - mostly from EBike manufacturers - LOL CRY ;) BUT SERIOUSLY, we need to talk!

[@jimbonito9810]

Your a Blast Brian lol