Dynam - PT-17 - Unbox, Build, Maiden Flights

[@olivia-x6y]

I watch all your videos and a very special spot on to your wife for the excellent video coverage. Very professional and well done

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

I will be in Seattle Washington for my 61st birthday. I have to go to a doctor... but I am going to a few RC stores and I'm going to get about 6 planes and bring them back. To Hawaii and lots of batteries and other stuff Love the show.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks, and Happy Birthday!

[@thomasnoel5881]

Nice job. Your video was invaluable. I have not put the guy wires on yet, but this is what I discovered: I have a friend with 1:1 non-cowled civ paint job PT-17. What I discovered, and it's not clear in pictures on box - the guy wires on the upper wing inside - both the front and rear wire go only to FRONT lower, outer strut - meaning both top wires connect to the same front strut point on the lower wing. Same L/R. Not sure if is that is why there was a little slack. I'll report back when I install. When I looked at 1:1, it was obvious there were many more cables, and some were doubled. Not a scale critic, just found it helpful and fortunate to have a 1:1 to look at!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Cool that you could check out a REAL one!

[@TWISTEDSTRINGS69]

I loved my Stearman. I was one of the youngest pilots in NJ to get his ticket over 30yrs ago and I got to pick up my 40hrs in my PT17. Yup, I was fortunate enough to have the real thing..

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AWESOME! So cool!!!

[@billgorman6312]

Brian, I know this kind of late, but it may help you later on. On your PT-17 the tail supports they are adjustable. You cut one of the hooks off then bend the next ring up to make a hook, do this on both sides of the tail, repeat if needed. Keep up the good work the two of you do.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Bill!

[@garygullikson6349]

When I assembled the Dynam WACO, I used a tiny box end metric wrench with a small piece of adhesive tape on the end to hold the tiny nuts while I started the tiny screws and tightened them. Helped preserve my sanity while installing wing struts. Center struts are "cabanes". Canopy glue works better gluing windshields to battery hatch section, etc., goes on milky dries clear. Tiny pins needed while canopy glue dries.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I like your PIN idea, but how do your hid the pinholes?

[@garygullikson6349]

The provided glue seems to be a type of contact cement, that needs to set up before parts are joined. If no air can get to it when wet, it may take a long time to dry and stick permanently. Love your real-time assembly videos complete with head scratching and re-dos. Dynam kits could do with more helpful details on which screws go where, etc. PT-17 kit looks quite well designed.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Gary. Glad you like our format ;)

[@keithshillbillyrcn849]

Dynam planes are the modelers planes. They are affordable and they do fly good. PT17 planes are awesome looking planes. Thanks for your video keep flying you guys. Just having fun RC'n with friends and family

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yes they are!

[@jeffreystone7327]

Very pretty plane. Would be a nice addition to the hanger. Enjoyed the maiden flight. Looked great in the air. Now time to watch the unbox and build.

[@robertwren2289]

I bought my WACO in 2016, it's a lot of fun. Haven't flown it in like two years. It did take some work to get it together. It was funny when the ESC was beeping at you, I knew what the issues was. But you found it quickly. Some planes need the throttle trim lowered all the way down to start the motor.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, some of these planes make us work harder than we expect ;) LOL!!!

[@dannyhelton6363]

These struts remind me of my WACO from about 7 yrs ago. A real pain in the A____ with all the screws and nuts. I had the same problem with my canopies, not glued on very well. You think this problem would have be resolved 7 years ago, but it is Dynam. And yes I watched the whole DAMM video.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The whole thing?!?!?!? You're crazy ;) LOL Thanks Danny!

[@garygullikson6349]

The "step" is hand-hold. I added spark plug and wiring detail. There are little ears with holes on sides of dummy engine cylinders, route "wires" through them. Paint crankcase gray and exhaust headers silver. Paint firewall silver. My "rigging wires" will be 0.5mm metallic elastic cord from craft store. Large black decal things go on rear of bottom wings next to fuselage for walk areas.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

WOW - you need the Dancing Wings PT-17. I HOPE you've seen our videos about that plane. If not, put down you paint brush and watch that before you spend another second on this Dynam ;)

[@nackdibby7960]

That backdrop/flying combo is stellar bruttha! I live between the bay and the Gulf Of Mexico in NW Florida and we dress the same! LOL! I would certainly perish up there dressing like that but I would love to do some flying around your field with that killer runway and scenery! That plane is gorgeous! Thanks for another great instructional! Cheers!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Nack!!! You might live through the winter ;) You'd eventually get used to it...I've been told - LOL

[@MichelleDaley556]

You are the best RC flyer I know

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!!!

[@alangentry6295]

I bought the blue version what a beautiful airplane flies really good I put a clear coat on it Rust-Oleum really makes it pop flies real good on a 3600 battery ps actually flew in one it was a lot of fun

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I just had a guy telling me he flew his on 5S?!??!

[@jb102310]

I enjoyed watching the build video and flight of course. If I'm not mistaken, I think those 2 black bar decals may go on the topside of the bottom wing parallel to the fuselage to simulate the walkway where the pilot and passenger enter and exit the plane, one on either side of the fuse. Love your videos!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, I bet your right! That makes sense. I thought maybe it was a glare stop for in front of the cockpits, but that didn't seem to fit.

[@garygullikson6349]

Replacement clevises: Order Dubro Cat #808 Metric Clevises, they screw onto Dynam pushrods perfectly, drill out control horn holes with 1/16 drill, Dubro clevis pin is slightly larger in diameter.

[@garygullikson6349]

I used a tiny box end wrench with adhesive tape on one side to hold the nut while I threaded the tiny screws through the N struts and cabanes.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

SMART!

[@riverfrontcreations]

Welp, the yellow pnp version is on the way, shipped within 24hrs, which I think is impressive. Going with a spectrum receiver, because I just don’t like the name LemonRX 😁 and want proven reliability for a plane this beautiful that takes some doing to build. Thanks for taking the time to put out such a detailed build!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice! Good for you! You'll HATE putting those stringers on, but it's a beautiful and functional item, so take your time and get them right, and TIGHT ;)

[@davidlaflam2731]

if you put the top of the cabane on the inside of the wing strut it will be tighter

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Okay, awesome!

[@garygullikson6349]

Some folks work Blenderm tape into the foam control surface "hinge" areas to keep them from separating. I have cut foam control surface parts free and installed pinned nylon Dubro hinges glued in with canopy glue. You can drill a hole through foam and hinge and glue in a toothpick to secure hinge permanently and cut off the excess toothpick, stubs are a little ugly.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sounds like a few good options! I've done the toothpick method before ;)

[@stevenbaker9327]

Yes I DID watch the whole thing! I do have a couple Biplanes....but nothing that big. I,'d love to build that one! Minnesota wimters are long!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I can't wait for spring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Curious_Skeptic]

What a pretty plane! Definitely, on the future ship list!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's one of our favorite Dynam's, but still a huge pain to build, so be ready for it ;)

[@Curious_Skeptic]

@@BrianPhillipsRC compared to building balsa models and covering, I am betting it will be a pleasure. ;) ps, do you only use spektrum radios? I'm actually pulling out safe relievers and replacing w straight receivers, no assistance.

[@roderickjamesriddick6255]

Brian and Megan I do like you both doing these Fly and Build Vids both of you are Great at what you do, well done.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks so much!

[@roderickjamesriddick6255]

@@BrianPhillipsRC you are well come to you both.

[@bradwinfield3594]

Kudos to the camera crew! Credit where credit is due.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

She is GOOD!

[@kr6dr]

The black bar decal is the "non-slip" area where you walk on the wing to access the cockpit. Nice work by you and the "Camera Crew"... Convinced me to buy one to replace my E-flite PT-17 1.1m (that suffered severe deceleration trauma). I'm going to use the receiver from the E-flite for the Dynam. I hope it works without re-programming.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Make sure you check DIRECTION of the control surface movements. If you have to flip them, you're AS3X will correct in the wrong direction on that axis, so you CAN use one of these... amzn.to/3pMrN7k ...and they'll make it work just fine. OR you can also flip the Rx to be in the right spacial position, but that's sometimes easier said than done ;) Good luck! I heard the Eflite was kinda sucked??? This one will be better flying with AS3X and you'll have the better CG...just don't hate me when you're about 2.5 hours into the "1 hour" build - LOL ;)

[@kr6dr]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thank you for the receiver tip. It was exactly as you said. I will try the servo reverser from Amazon. I’m also going to fabricate a new landing gear to put the wheels further ahead of the CG and larger “bush” tires, because I mostly fly from unimproved desert surfaces. The E-flute PT-17 was a great plane, once I corrected the CG by using a 3700mAh battery moved all the way forward, overhanging the battery tray.

[@kr6dr]

The servo reversers are not smoothly linear, they make the flight controls too "jerky". So I used the Spektrum programming cable to unlock the receiver and set it up properly. The plane flies great, not as "spunky" as the lighter E-flite PT-17 but looks better.

[@garygullikson6349]

I decided to try 3M Blenderm tape to make hinges for the rudder and other control surfaces. I will lightly glue edges of cowl/engine assembly and cut through glue for access when needed.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Great idea!

[@jeffreystone7327]

Well the build was very enjoyable to me. Watched the complete video. My opinion is this is a great flying plane. Very pretty. And it would be an enjoyable build to me. I’ve always enjoyed the building of models back in the day. Most of my nitro planes were ARF’s. Video length suits me. But I would have watched a 26 hour video of the Dancing Wings build 😂. Well done guys. Thank you. Totally love your channel.

[@dalerbsr.5061]

Beautiful plane, looks great in the evening sky

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

For sure!

[@rickashman5601]

Just finished the Dynam PT-17 and had it not been for your video I never would have been able to finish. This was by far the most informative build I've seen. I had a couple issues but all in all I think this will be fun to fly. I'm using an AR 630 receiver to get AS3X ans SAFE. Keep up the good work, I'm looking for an AT-6 Texan next

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I bet you'll have better luck with the AR630 Rx. The Dynam stuff to date has been better than expected, but I'm pretty much a Spektrum fan! Good luck, and thank you for your kind words Rick! P.S. She really does fly GREAT! If she tried to ground loop on you, hit the grass for landings, and she'll grease in like butter...

[@ludwigvanzappa9548]

I have a sweet spot for biplanes , that one is beautiful !

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You will be pleased with us in a few more days then ;)

[@garygullikson6349]

There should only be one spring per each tail support rod, top and bottom. Keep extra springs for spares.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I see, thanks!

[@tomsunley3173]

Black decals are the walkways on the lower wings where the pilots get in the cockpit

[@RoiratNews]

Yup! I agree! Wake up Brian! OH BTW Happy Thanksgiving!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That's what I hear! Can't believe I didn't think of that. I think we kept the decals, so I could just add them still.

[@keithwhisman]

@@BrianPhillipsRC yep scateboard tape has been around much longer than skateboards.

[@marksteward5842]

The glue is contact cement and is supposed to dry mostly before you put the parts together then it sticks better.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yes

[@WestCoastCrazed]

well I got my PT-17 Stearman the other day that I ordered from your link. Got the blue and watched this build and got it all put together. Looks great.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE!!! It flies great! Good luck Ryan, and thanks for helping support our channel!

[@justinedefrance873]

The perfect plane for sunset, thank you Brian.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You bet! Thanks for coming back again Justine!

[@zubuxstein]

not far behind for sunset flying; J3 cub, HK Tundra.

[@garygullikson6349]

Always take the prop off when setting up an RC system, prop might start up and blow all your stuff off the table while eating your transmitter manual, or worse. Don't ask.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sounds like you had a rough day ;(

[@chrisambrose8838]

I screwed up with the center struts….had them backwards….🤪. Keep up the good work!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - Hopefully she won't nose over on you ;) Keep on the elevator when you taxi!!!

[@rayemigh3776]

i watched the whole video and will make this pt 17 as my next plane i have bought the arrows prodigy just waiting for better weather

[@barrettclark8021]

Just a minor note to future PT-17 owners/builders: When attaching the flying wires, while working from the front of the plane, it is easier to start with the back wires then attach the front wires. Also, attach the landing gear fairings to the gear wires and not the fuselage. If you allow a small gap between the fuse and the fairings they will last longer, assuming you have less than perfect landings, since they will flex with the gear.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks for the tips!

[@mhk1058]

On the wires, the real plane and all Dynam's stock pictures of the model have the wires that attach inboard upper wing both leading to the front strut on the outboard lower wing (rather than one on the front one on the back like the outboard upper wires)

[@boss2234]

The dynamic planes I have gotten in last 5 months have been really nice good quality, I coat all my planes with a min wax poly acrylic coat, strengthens the the foam . Just would like to see instructions printed better

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks for sharing - it's heavy, but helps a lot with "hangar rash" for sure!

[@DoyleBlevins]

The black strip goes on the bottom wing as a step and on the back is not a step it is a handle to help move the airplane around.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I realize that now, but haven't had a chance to add that stripe yet ;) Thanks Doyle!

[@lewisdavis2526]

I ordered one after I watch this. my third plane love the looks hope it flies good. Thanks Brian. I ordered this November 30 in blue.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Hope you enjoy it! It is a pain to build, but it flies NICE. Give the top wing an evening to dry if you CAN. Put a heavy book on to of that goofy piece in the middle, and you'll hopefully have better luck that I did ;) P.S. Review is uploaded, but not published yet, but this controller is pretty nice, if you intend to go with a few Dynam planes... DT9 - RED - bit.ly/2VYkMne DT9 - BLUE - bit.ly/37QDnXB DT9 - BLACK - bit.ly/33UPeCQ ...or if you'll PNF the plane with another brand, that's cool too ;)

[@lewisdavis2526]

I put the flying wires on my screwdriver and discovered there were three lengths.

[@lewisdavis2526]

The horns you had extra I was missing. Had to order them.

[@BillKisel]

Love the looks of a bi-plane and this one looks particularly nice. Appears to fly very nice. Wish it were in RF9.5 so I could learn to fly this model.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You may be able to find a model out there for RF

[@BillKisel]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks I was able to find something... "An electric version of the Stearman Biplane for RF9.5". Don't think it models the Dynam version but I've book marked it and some gloomy winter day I'll try to figure out how to get it installed in RF9.5 and give it a try. Also, will give a look-see for any b-planes that are already loaded in RF.

[@kellysweetman6070]

Nice plane. I might have to buy one to add it to my other biplane collection. I'm extremely jealous. It looks like you've got your very own little rc park in your yard.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I hope you will, but keep in mind, it's a lot of work to build, and if you don't mind the PNP, you can put your own, better rx in there for a bit better flying experience. The flying field is awesome ;)

[@kellysweetman6070]

@@BrianPhillipsRC putting ann ARF together is nothing compared to the other planes I've built.

[@richardchapman6340]

I was wondering about this plane , and how it would handle I thought it might be a little bit of a handful. great job Brian , awesome work on the camera , camera crew .

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks 👍 - I thought the EXACT same thing, but was amazed how easy it is to fly, and with the el-cheapo RTF transmitter, no less!!! Imaging how much better she'd be with a proper programmable transmitter!

[@ohioace58]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Funny you said this Brian.. I just bought a Dynam Waco, and it has a Lemon receiver it it. I'm thinking of changing it over to a Spektrum set up and using my DX-9 with that. I'd love to have SAFE to fall back on in case it is needed to correct. Never did any forward programming, so I will be doing a LOT of info gathering to find the easiest directions to follow here.. First question,, will I also need to change out the ESC to a Spektrum brand? Thanks in advance..

[@belowme70-1]

Liking the dynams are we😎.....i luv that smart trainer of mine only had it a few month's and I've got over 150 flight's on it ofc I've gutted all original electronics etc but even in its original pnp out of the box state it was a great flyer. they do make good props also. Tried the 5s for 1375 watt's in it the other day and it blew the canopy right off lol so its staying 4s @900-1000 watt's= vertical for dayz without self destruct feature 😅! ✌enjoy, hope your new plane is good to you.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice 👍 So you ran THIS plane on 5S?!??!?! AWESOME!

[@belowme70-1]

Yea 4000mah 100c 5s and it flies a lil heavy but not too bad. if i secured the canopy and reinforced the wings it would handle 6s. 4s with 15x6 prop is how im running it right now and it flies beautifully. I would buy another dynam in the future, prob a dynam devil 3d.

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

Aloha brother you sure make it look easy . I need more practice with my cub l o l keep up the good work.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Practice is fun though, so should be no problemo ;) thanks

[@maxair420]

How I buy a plane. Research marketplace. Find something I like. Head over to ur channel for the review 👍🏽. If u like....time to chp prices 🤣 . 📷 crew is just as good filming as u r on the sticks....maybe better 👍🏽🤘🏽. Love the channel

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AWESOME! Good process

[@Lou-eye]

I was expecting to see you do a knife edge with that bipe 😊

[@gbro8822]

Wow, she looks awesome. Thank you guys.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you too!

[@jimvalim1567]

Out side in shorts, tee-shirt and sandals. Must not be cold in Iowa.🌨️☃️

[@RoiratNews]

Wait? What? Iowa???

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Ture - Iowa ;) And yes, when I go out in sandals, it may not be as nice as it "looks" I'm a winter-denier - LOL!!!

[@jimvalim1567]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Have a happy Thanksgiving!🦃😊

[@dannyhelton6363]

A little bit of Foam Tac would be easier verses the tape on the rudder.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Foam2Foam or Foam Tac would have just reattached it and then it wouldn't be able to swing back and forth. I can tell you this...I should have just put in proper hinges, like I knew at the time, but I was trying to make it easy to copy....but the tape hing will have a short shelf life, I'm afraid.

[@EJ-74]

What a beauty the yellow looks great especially against the blue sky I love bi-planes it taxis very well also I really enjoyed watching it fly and the LEDs looked great Was the laser beam I was seeing coming from the planes lights or what ? Kinda trippy lol Great job as always Brian & Camera Crew 🔥👍✌️

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Many thanks! Yeah, those laser beams were very nice ;) LOL!!!

[@EJ-74]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Happy gobble gobble day guys ✌️

[@shanethepain2009]

Wow dynam , what can i say , i have 5 of there planes and have only flown 1 the pby , the only one with no really bad quality and engineer issues

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

If there's a WILL, there's a WAY ;) You gotta work for a Dynam - LOL!!! (seriously, but at the same time, they're good if you want them too be)

[@crutch958]

Love that stinking aircraft , and what a sunset damn lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I do too, wish it was easier to assemble...but flies GREAT!

[@garygullikson6349]

"Super Stearmans" for aerobatics were modified to add ailerons to top wings connected to bottom ailerons with pushrods to increase roll rates same as WACO setup.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Gary!

[@danirvin5987]

Those are not steps on the tail, they are hand holds for ground handling the aircraft. Nice work, by the way. I watch your videos a lot.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

SWEET! Thanks Dan!

[@rcpete7055]

I thought this was the eflite pt17? 😊 I wondered why you said there was no AS3X

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nope, this was one of the best Dynam's we reviewed!

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hi, from time to time a " skywriter " and his daughter would pop up in our neighborhood and leave everyone a message flying one of these planes. I miss that.

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Hi have you two seen the movie " Charley Varrick "? It might be worth a look. It was for me many times.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sounds like a show I would have watched ;)

[@flymachine]

I know im not always 100% supportive or positive on your videos but I actually watched all 4 hours of this and I don't even have a dynam Stearman nor do I want one...you gotto give me that

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I haven't gotten that' "Vibe" from you Darren. 4 hours is HUGE...most can't handle that time commitment, but if you enjoy it that much, we're flattered ;) P.S. This plane is really fun...not perfect, and not the "best" plane every, but it's a GREAT plane for what it is. The WORST part is putting it together, but it's a great flying and reasonably inexpensive, all while being BEAUTIFUL as all get out! Flat Yellow paint is gorgeous!!! I love a yellow plane!

[@flymachine]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Glad to hear it! To be fair I had it on while I worked but pretty much heard every word. I have a number of Dynam birds still and they aren't terrible but they all have so much potential to be awesome but just miss out because of faulty components or poor design, like the ME109 which could be one of my favourites but the retracts are pathetic - for no discernible electronic or mechanical reason they work intermittently like as if posessed. It's a small thing but it ruins the flight and really brings it down from a potential 9 to a 5 or 6 out of 10. I believe they have really stepped up their game somewhat but then I saw the C-47 on the shelves marketed and printed as "SkySTRAIN" and that says it all about them.

[@PhilBender612]

One Word Brian,.....gorgeous! Thanks man

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nailed it Philip!

[@billgorman6312]

Did you find out where the wing cat walk decal went on your PT-17? It is on your decal placement sheet. The two handles near the back are ground crew handles for moving the plain around on the ground. love your youtube.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Bill - We had a few folks mention it, but thanks for letting us know ;) Love this plane, hated putting it together - the Dynam curse ;)

[@bcflyer99]

Those loops in 24:30 look like foot holds. Maybe they go further forward?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I think you're right!

[@DoyleBlevins]

I watched your whole video, great job and great job Video Lady

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind words Doyle!

[@davidlaflam2731]

I think if you did the top wing first on the table th be able to see better en you would be able to get the screws in better then the bottom wing and you would be able to see better

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, probably - be careful not to get glue all over the top of the TOP wing...it would be REALLY easy to do...maybe put down some plastic wrap or wax paper first???

[@firoutfarm]

Try some nose bleed clamps from Amazon. They come with pads. Will not mark airplane.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Cool. Ill check it out!

[@ssrobzoom]

Hey Brian like your review, this is a nice plane. Have you ever had any mishaps while filming a review and if so have you published them?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Mishap? You mean, like having a plane suck really bad? Or do you mean, like crashing into the house or something of the sort? You'll have to get a bit more specific, since I'm not sure how to answer. I'll try this... YES, we have crashed planes, and waited for a replacement on a few occasions. Sometimes we share this footage out of order, and other times, we just don't use the footage, since it's lame. It happens once in a while, and especially on "early" releases, the companies we work with would rather not have a complete loss on the video, so they send another. Here's a few examples... I flew straight into a phone pole at full speed - LOL - another was a failed dive into the ground - another was where I had a battery come out (I didn't strap it - Great Decision making, right?) and go forward while the plane went down. Another, I clipped a tree on final and crashed...all of these were my mistakes, not plane issues. If the plane has issues, we talk about it, but sometimes I'm pretty embarrassed too. Most of the rational for if we share the failed attempts has to do with if I want a replacement plane form the MFG, and if the plane caused the issue, or if I caused the issue. I crash many times OFF CAMERA too, but what you're seeing is usually me flying for the first, second, third flights. We've also made the decision to share many crashes too...just depends on how the crash happened. If we think we can share some way to help others avoid doing the same thing, or how to fix it. Think F-16 80mm....we broke that thing several times, and I fixed it on our videos. We felt like there was value to sharing that part of our experience. If it's pretty much take it or leave it, we might ask the MFG for their opinion....but usually I'm just trying to get a replacement sent. After all, and it sounds petty, but you might get it... a part of our payment for doing these videos, is the plane itself...so even if I don't need another plane, I want them and would like to have it for fun use when were done filming our review, and also nice to have it for "second thought" footage, etc. Anyway, I could elaborate more, but I trust you got your answer. P.S. I know some of our piers use "unedited" footage as their hallmark, and while we pretty much do this too, we don't want to be so pragmatic that we share every terrible experience that I really caused. We just don't want to share crappy footage. We try hard, even though it might not always be evident, and we know we already push the envelope for how long a long video can be here on KZbin. Hope this helps.

[@andresbejarano7855]

Reminds me of the skylark but actually flies great sweet plane

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice!!!

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Nice flight Brian, fun plane

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Ryan! She is a beauty ;)

[@KennethWhiteakaruckusbringa]

Amazing plane Brian

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It sure is! But was no-fun to assemble ;( If it was an easy assembly, I'd be LOVING IT...so if you get it, if you succumb to the trap I've laid out for you, you will be in for a frustrating couple hours, then the utter joy of seeing this thing in the air will help you to forget about all that hard work - LOL :)

[@meazy451]

Really great looking plane

[@waynemcclelland9094]

Love that Prop sound too - actually sounds like one

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It really is!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Wayne - I think it sounds good too, but the "good" sound is the sounds of an imbalanced prop ;)

[@waynemcclelland9094]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Pity, it took it well away from the standard electric prop noises. Also is there any room for the 'COOK' in that hangar?

[@stellarpod]

Any chance that one of the other Dynam planes you've got waiting in the wings (pun intended) is their Albatros DVa biplane? I've got one coming today. Clearly, they suggest mounting the struts/cables on the upper wing first, as it would be much easier to do on the wing laying upside down on the counter rather than manipulating the screws and screwdriver while craning up from underneath with the wing positioned on the plane. Oh and, BTW, I'd sure recommend putting the plug in your sink, lest you inadvertently drop some small irreplaceable piece/screw down the drain. [Edit: after actually *watching* further through your video I see that you've already made this observation - sorry.] Finally, the *black stripe* decals are for the walk areas on the lower wing, snug up next to the fuselage (where the occupants would walk on the wing to climb into the cockpit). As always, thanks for sharing. Steve

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Stuff ;) Appreciate your "updates" !!! Plugging the sink, especially with this plane, would be a good idea, BUT ironically, we've never lost a PLANE part into the drain ;) Now I will consider myself officially jinxed - LOL!!! As for the black, yes, this seems to be the consensus. I'll see if I can dig them out and get them on there ;)

[@kmarshall100]

Hey man love your videos. Your camera crew is a saint! 😂 Just curious what do you do with all your planes? Happy holidays and keep the great videos comin

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks! She is a saint, ON CAMERA...but sometimes off camera, she throws things at me...I MAY have deserved it, but she DOES! What do I do with all my planes - well, they go down to my underground plane storage room, that used to be a basement...ironically, the basement is about 153 square feet bigger than our upstairs!!! Well, slight, exaggeration...we have a large "shop-type" room where they go to live between glorious flights.

[@wreelp]

@@BrianPhillipsRC camera crew got in trouble 3 times! 🤣

[@charleswayne7221]

How long you been married? Your pretty stern with the wife on her exact standing position.. Lol. If she throws things at you. Yeah. You prob deserve it. Cool plane tho.

[@FromAboveAndBeyondChannel]

Super nice plane 👌😁 good review.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks! 👍 We hope to hit all the "dirty" little parts that nobody else wants to show...but even still, we ended up with a GREAT plane and a very good value!

[@timbacchus]

Love it. Hard to get into the car cause can' take wings off easily or at all.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

If you HAD to take something off, that might be a deal breaker, BUT it's about 1.3m, and not super long.

[@daniloricardopianucci2607]

Good afternoon Brian beautiful plane but very difficult to fly stalls very easy ... I would like to share with you my friend Brian who had an accident here at my house with a chainsaw sawing wood, she came to brake and took my hand cutting 3 fingers of the left hand, but thanks to God the help was quick and the doctors managed to restore my fingers, with this I am not able to fly my airs ... I would like to ask you and everyone who accompanies your videos and my testimony take great care when using an electric saw. Thank you Brian.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Ouch! Glad you had good medical care! I was just cutting trees from a hill, in the dark, alone last weekend, and the weekend before...chainsaw work is DANGEROUS, especially on a hill, in the dark...

[@looneytunes47]

i much prefer the Dynam Waco Bipe over this one! its really flys well you should try one Brian and dont worry its an easy build by dynam standards go!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I think that might be one we'll try to do.

[@looneytunes47]

@@BrianPhillipsRC i promise you will love its look and behavior

[@Jack-gy7cs]

Looks great and seems to fly quite well too. What's not to like...the instructions. Which makes me wonder, is the translation as bad in other languages as they are in English and also since English is such a world wide language why can't they get someone who can actually do a good translation? All that and the fact that the instructions were no where near complete. I still want a good Bi-plane but something easier and less costly someday. With Dynam, I'd want to put a DSMX receiver in it so I could use my DX8 and have a throttle cut off. Again thanks for the great (and very time consuming) review. And yes, I know you spent more time on it than the 3:44:07. Such commitment, five stars for you and your wonderful camera crew. Oh, Happy Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for even in this 2020 year of virus crap.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks JACK ;) We appreciate you coming for more! I agree about instructions...would it be THAT had to have an English speaking person proof the document? Honestly, this plane outperformed MY expectations...but without using the computerized Tx, it is at a disadvantage... P.S. We'll be doing a Dynam Programmable Transmitter in the next few weeks, which might MAKE this plane worth all the trouble, when really, it's pretty awesome, even with it's shortcomings...I would recommend it.

[@rolandmcconnell1415]

Actually what you are calling steps are lifting handles to assist in ground handling. What throttle setting do you use when you set trim for straight and level flight?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Interesting.. I fly straight and level. Throttle percentage is not critical, so long as you have enough power to keep going straight, but I can see a trim issue at any time. It's just hard to adjust it when you're in a maneuver, in my experience.

[@christianrindlisbacher7185]

Great plane ✈️

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks a lot! It's better than I thought it was going to be!

[@gooniac33]

Dynams always fly amazing but take quite a bit of work to get in the air.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Very true! Good trade off? I think so on THIS plane ;)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

When are we adding firebootys on this one - LOL

[@gooniac33]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I mean that they require lots of fiddling with weird aspects of their building that most foamies dont. They are a dream to fly once you get past that though! Effortless take offs and landings...

[@gooniac33]

@@BrianPhillipsRC working on possibly making led exhaust stacks for warbirds

[@taliskadzejs7644]

Doesn’t the long black strips go along the fuselage on the lower wings both sides where the fuselage and wing meet

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I have since learned that it's a "walking strip" for the top of the lower, inboard part of the wing. My bad!

[@BillKisel]

Brian, could you one day do a comparison review between an OpenTX radio and the Spektrum? This coming Spring I hope to get my second hobby grade airplane (maybe the UMX Turbo Timber or one of the larger Timbers) and will be needing a radio. I keep choking when I look at the price of the Spektrum radios as compared to OpenTX radios like the RadioMaster TX16. Thanks.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Bill K - Spektrum. Just do it. OpenTx is great if you like to be frustrated a lot. You've seen my videos, and I get into a lot of frustrating situations (most are self inflicted), but you don't want to have to beat your head against the wall just to make a Rudder to Aileron Mix... Spektrum will make you a happy man. NX6 bit.ly/3eqEn7M - SOOOO much more than a Jumper T8SG or other OpenTx choices, but it's so much EASIER. This hobby had a very steep learning curve. If you have VERY tight finances, you may need to do OpenTx, but I have to implore you...please seriously consider a USED Spektrum Tx. You will thank me many times over. Obviously, if you LEARN OpenTx, you can become a master, but I won't be able to help you much...

[@BillKisel]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thank you so much for your opinion/advice as it means a lot to me.

[@bjbrita]

Hey Brian did you have problem getting cg right mine is really tail heavy even added more weight

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

No, I was surprised I didn't, but that MOTOR is super heavy!!! If the CG is off, this plane will fly like a brick ;)

[@kingstonwhite685]

such a beaty. Thanks for the vid

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

She really is! I was very, VERY concerned when I was putting her together, but once those horrible to install, tension cables were installed, it was a whole different plane! I kinda wish they had a small turnbuckle, which would be totally sweet! I suppose you could do it with a screwdriver, and just kinda "twist" them into a knot to tighten them, but that might be too excessive. Either way, I was VERY pleasantly surprised at this plane! She is SO gorgeous up against the treeline!

[@rickashman5601]

Brian; First, I 'm enjoying your videos a great deal, and yes I'm of those to watch ALL 3 hours. Anyway, I purchased the blue version. Unfortunately it arrived with motor off the cowling, the weights are secure but the entire motor is off. Would you suggest epoxy to secure the motor? One more thing, did you find the extra tape on the cowling was enough to secure it? I've seen some videos where the guys put a screw in the top and bottom, thoughts?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The motor being broken off, I'd do EPOXY or HAVE THEM FIX IT FOR YOU....either would be good. As for the TAPE. I was totally scared about that too, but seems to be okay!??!?! Give it a couple years, and we'll see if that pain under the tape holds ;) Thanks for watching all 3 hours of our frustration - we do it for you Rick!!! We do really appreciate you watching!

[@rickashman5601]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks, I epoxied and it seems to be fine. I'll use your fix with the extra decal clear tape. Thanks for the rapid response

[@Nick-Antoniou]

Just buy the E-Flite PT17 and just forget all that building headache!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That's one way to deal with it...however, don't have it yet ;)

[@zubuxstein]

Nick - what? the E-flite PT17 is discontinued!

[@Nick-Antoniou]

@@zubuxstein they are still available everywhere in uk?

[@keithwhisman]

Hey dynam can’t possibly mess this up it’s fixed landing gear.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - LOL - LOL!!!

[@zmanpianoman]

Pretty plane.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

totally!

[@brendanomara339]

Question - been trying to get a PT-17 for a while now, but the E-Flight version at Horizon Hobby has been discontinued. Can you tell me where I might purchase one? I've flown in one before and would love to get one now that I've been flying again!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

There's links to this plane in the Video Description ;)

[@scotboy1297]

Curious that MotionRC has discontinued the FMS version of the yellow and blue PT-17 and Dynam is now making it.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I highly doubt this is the FMS version of anything. Two different animals... That being said, maybe FMS couldn't be competitive with Dynam's offering so they just pulled out?

[@riverfrontcreations]

Having consumed your build video over the past two days ( finally getting my plane put together and radio all set up) have you given serious thought to revisiting the flaperons line of thinking? How evolved would it be to put together a video?!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I have not, but this plane would do okay with flapperons too if you want them ;)

[@riverfrontcreations]

Brian, any experience with motion RC’s Admiral RX600SP 6 channel receiver with gyro? Trying to decide on the pnp or bnp. This will be my 2nd plane but want the experience of installing and setting up a receiver.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Motion's Admiral Rx (made by LemonRX) with "auto-leveling"....nope. I had issues with the straight Lemon-Rx "DSMP" version (with auto-leveling), which is the ONLY lemon-Rx receiver I've had issues with, so I never used it again....might have been a total fluke, but who knows. The PNP is a nice choice for this plane if you plan to use a Dynam DT9 (for example). They're pretty good actually! BUT, at the moment, I'd use one of the following as an alternative choice... Spektrum AR6610T bit.ly/33SYkA0 Lemon-RX 7Ch DSMX Rx,Stab,DivAnt amzn.to/2GTlQze / ebay.to/2XNteGf eb

[@benportsmouthofficial1722]

Hi Brian I have the Hobbyking Balsa Sopwith Camel the big one. What D/R&Expo settings would you use for that ? Thanks Ben

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I have no idea. Copy mine and adjust from there... I always do the same thing to begin with.

[@benportsmouthofficial1722]

@@BrianPhillipsRC hi Brian thanks will give that a try 👍🏼

[@kennym2035]

Brian where do you put all them planes ✈️

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

In a room, a BIG room in the basement, in our office, in the living room, in our kitchen, and occasionally in the garbage can, but only after 3-4 lives - LOL ;)

[@NRG1991]

Did you put the battery all the way to the Front? Without extra weight?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I can't remember, but what we did, we showed. The simulated motor is a huge weight in an of itself.

[@Mrzizzy69]

Cooooool!!! Now I need biplane. I'm going to have to blame you when I'm explaining to my wife ;-)

[@EJ-74]

I blame all my plane needs on Brian 😁😂🤣 but but Brian has one hunny lol ✌️

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Go for it!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you Erric ;)

[@donaldtrainsaccicraftk27ei73]

the real Rc plane flyers, used nitro engines, starting a size .40 engine with your finger, and the smoke and smell of the burning nitro, don't run out of fuel, when the planes flying....

[@WestCoastCrazed]

will this run on a 5s battery? ( I asked this on a couple build sites now.. so whoever answers me first could possibly get a sale from their link) well I haven't heard back but i'm pulling the trigger and ordering one. I'll just have to try and see if it will work.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I don't know for sure. I suspect it would, but don't want to catch your plane on fire, and I don't have a 5S this size to test it for you. Sorry Ryan!

[@WestCoastCrazed]

@@BrianPhillipsRC no problem, I ordered one from your site anyway. I enjoy your videos. I'll just have to give it a try and let you know if it works. The PT-17 has a 50A ESC so I don't see why it wouldn't handle a 5s battery. I was picking up some lipo bags from my local hobby store and they had one EC-1500 Twin BNF. Was the only one they had and it was on sale, HH is out of them so I went ahead and picked that up... so I'm watching your build video on that one right now. (but i'm not soldering, I'm just getting myself a C5 to T deans plug for the batteries i'm going to use lol) So I have two planes to put together to keep me busy. Then I plan on starting on my B-25 Mitchell that I've had for years and never built...Sure wish you had a build video on that one. Its a gorgeous looking plane. Get this one Brian so I can watch your build 8 CH BlitzRCWorks Super B-25 Mitchell Bomber RC Warbird Airplane - Radio Controlled Super B-25 Mitchell Bomber Military Plane - RC Warbird (bananahobby.com)