E-Flite P-51D Mustang 1.0m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select - Model AV8R Announcement & Review

[@markstockie4140]

I am sold. This is great for a novice like me I can't wait to order it. Great job

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks. Enjoy it, great airplane.

[@jollyroger2226]

A very nice presentation - and your description of the development and features of this model provide realistic expectations. Well done !

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much! Yep, I think many needed to hear that. Bringing a totally new plane to market vs using an older mold is a night and day difference in cost.

[@stevemiller7980]

Thank you for the 3s demonstration, oh and the rough grass take off and landing. Always enjoy your videos.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks, glad you enjoy our channel! It's not bad at all on 3s.

[@markstockie4140]

Thank you. I had no clue about this. I am a novice flyer and since my planes are all park flyer size electric foam I guess it never came up in conversations with more experienced flyers out at the field I fly at.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yeah, it's a little more advanced, great second or third plane after mastering a trainer.

[@GBLynden]

Great work as always Adam! It looks like a good one 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man! Dude it is so easy to fly. I was pretty much instantly comfortable. Sometimes the simple ones are the most fun...

[@purcellrcaviationchannel]

Ooh, nice one HH! Nice and simple. Like me. Love it... HH ought to take a leaf out of Eachine's book and make a whole rage of these as I'd be all over them. Great review, Adam.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I knew you'd dig it Gina! I'm with you...come on Spitfire...

[@its_generik]

your takeoffs never cease to amaze me, great flying

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Adam great review with the Next generation Ferocious Frankie. Simple fun, P51 style. Jeff in LA USA

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Jeff! What an improvement...

[@danflom1271]

This is exactly the type of simple warbird that I want. I hope it does well and leads to more.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Dan they fly so good. Hard to beat the characteristics of simple and light.

[@payitfwdrcl6171]

Loving it! RC-got something for everyone. Adam, just all around great review and Heidi with the cam is spot on. 😉

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Brad!

[@michaeldanielsg19]

I always like the P-51 Mustang, such a great plane with a lot of history. Will have to watch the full video when I have more time.

[@IansRCExploits]

What a fab little Mustang Adam!! So quick on 4s too, let's hope they bring out a 1.0m Spitfire, now that would be something 😀👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It is Ian! Yes sir...I'd have one!

[@jonnycatt138]

Im excited. Cant wait to purchase it! I got alotttt of planes and i always sayyyy my 1.1 trojan is just always so fun to fly! Always makes me smile!😁

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I'm glad you're excited man! Sometimes the simple ones are the most fun.

[@SteffenRC]

What a wonderful plane. So glad Eflite produced this plane.. Really fits that flyer who wants a simple warbird, but isn't a fan of the Yellow T-28 1.1m... Great review Adam and Heidi..

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Will! Lot to be said for simple and light...

[@howiedenton2709]

Going to have to get this one, just easy, simple, light and beautiful. Great review Adam as always. Let’s hope HH do the same with other classic warbirds (Spitfire or Hurricane hopefully) and tool some new molds in this size class and simple configuration. Love my HH 1.1m T-28, such a quick and easy go to flyer, I’m sure this will be the same.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks for the kind words man. Yep, sometimes simple and light is a fun change of pace!

[@jayaustin3096]

Great little plane that doesn't break the bank. I wish Stuart at hobby king would send you some planes for reviewing. See something different. They have a great sale right now. Very underrated in my opinion. Thanks adam.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It is Jay! Simple, fun little Mustang! We have one of the V3 DF Vampies to get to at some point. They don't release as many new planes as Horizon, but we usually get them when they do.

[@jcb6713]

good looking plane...I've watched B. Hoover many times on one wheel; usually back and forth (wing rock) :-); then roll up to the flight line with engine off....👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It is. Bob was the best. Nobody managed energy better.

[@airhammer6203]

Nice review Adam, might just have to add this with my 1.1 Trojan. Hopefully HH will bring back a updated SE-5 top load battery :). AirHammer out!! It'll probably be the the F4U or Spitty but....

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Bro...an SE5 would be awesome...and a Spit, and Corsair, and Hurri, and...

[@looneytunes47]

Awesome ping ponging the one wheeler touch n go Addam

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol...yeah I boned a couple of those. You have to get it near perfect on that runway or it will make you pay.

[@reckemroysrc3764]

Looks like another winner from horizon hobbies. They are the best flying plane's on the market. Period. Nicely done Adam. 😊

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man...I do think this one is a winner!

[@AL-RCjunkie]

It sure is a beauty. I do love tinkerin with the little planes. And this one might be my Coup de gras! Flaps with a couple fms plastic gear 9gs and a 45amp Avian lite to over volt that poor little motor with whatever 4 blade prop solution i can dig up? Yes please. Probably before i even maiden her. 😊 But, wow! What a great 2nd plane for someone that already has a couple 3s 2200s from their trainer. If I'd seen this back then, it'd be beat hell and full of Foam2Foam. Instead of the FMS 1.3m pa18 that i got for my 2nd plane. Which flies great to this day, i might add. Great review, Adam. Awesome filmimg, Heidi 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks brother Al! I love it... E-Flite - "We're gonna make it simple and really light!" Al - "F that, hold my beer..." Lol

[@AL-RCjunkie]

@ModelAV8RChannel Got me there 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol

[@FarmerFpv]

I have a Parkzone plane that looks just like this? It is one of my favorites. I was bummed out when they discontinued it. I also had the Parkzone L-4A Grasshopper. Another one of my old-school favorites that I taught many friends to fly using a buddy box and the L-4A Grasshopper. Great review Adam. I'm going to have to get one for a belly-lander.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man! Perfect fun belly lander for sure!

[@LICobra]

That original Parkzone hand toss Ferocious Frankie was my first warbird. I see this new P-51 is the same dimension's. Not that I need another P-51, but how can I resist.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Brother Tony you know by now...in spite of what some may say, you can't have too many Mustangs...or Cubs! Lol

[@DaveItYourselfChannel]

NIIIIIIIIIIIICE! 😁👍

[@markstockie4140]

Another great video. I will get this one soon. I have never balanced a prop , Do you need a device to do that? Since I am new to the hobby I have never did that but have had no problems so far. Nice to know it can land on grass.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

You will. The Du bro balancer is the best out there. It can be adjusted to balance almost any size RC prop. Pricey, but worth it. You'll use it with every plane or prop you ever get if you're smart. Link below - www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=953aec29-878e-4306-b620-2df85883455e&website_id=8dba204c-b65e-4b7f-95c3-89346f512d7c&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Ftru-spin-prop-balancer%2FDUB499.html%3F_gl%3D1*j4k6c7*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..%26gclid%3DCjwKCAiA65m7BhAwEiwAAgu4JGO9LNLfOtm6tgiU32_q_5FwGCzqBpVNgY7RALuT7vxzi-vcvCYBKhoCsMcQAvD_BwE

[@mbx5brian]

Great video i think iam going to order one.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It flies so good, enjoy it!

[@grantfoster9099]

I like this one!I had the arrows 1.1 well this past Veterans Day didn’t go as expected I lost my rudder clevis it unscrewed out somewhere during flight n so I didn’t have no rudder and it just fell from the sky into pieces I might just pick this one up instead! Still deciding tho

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Dang man hate to hear of your crash...this is a great replacement though...

[@SlowFlyer85]

Adam you know what I want for Christmas lol I like it good size to throw it in the truck and go and boy do I have 2200mah 3s batteries good video 😊😊😊

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Frank this is a perfect warbird for you brother. Easy flyer, but still a bad to the bone looking Mustang.

[@SlowFlyer85]

@@ModelAV8RChannel 😊👍👍👍 now if I can convince RusticIvy Gaming to pick it up for Christmas lol and she would like you to check out her page lol it is not rc planes lol

[@Bellairvideo]

Such a great presentation Adam & Heidi. Flies really great in your capable hands. I do not think it will be in my hangar though due to: 1 expensive here A$500 vs the last model with flaps, retracts, better 3 blade prop etc @ A$550 or less during sales. This has a strange motor/prop sound? Many thanks for a great presentation.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Noel! Man the costs down there are rough!

[@jonmeyers523]

I hope they release a corsair in this series. I had to retire my parkzone corsair after years of service 😢

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Me too, that would be awesome!

[@gerrymorris1698]

Amazing review!! I know when I click on to your video I'm going to see a top shelf effort. So.....newbie question here...I inherited a Dx8 g1,will it suffice for me to attempt to fly this plane(although)at a somewhat reduced capacity? Thanks!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks for the kind words! Absolutely a DX8 will do fine. Just set it up like you normally would. The stock AS3X+ settings are fine, so not being able to change them is not an issue. It will fly just like an earlier AS3X plane would, but better.

[@laddridgerc3828]

Very nice warbird for sure. Perfect for a step up after a trainer, like myself. I've got a turbo timber evolution umx. It's an awesome park cruiser. I would like to get a bigger plane for Christmas. I'm down to picking out one of two of these planes. This new p51 or the Viper 64mm. What are the strengths and weaknesses??? And what might be best for me??? Thank you for sharing these awesome planes with us. ❤

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Man those are both very good choices, but both very different. I would say if you started with a UMX as your trainer, go with the P-51. That way you can get used to something a good bit faster without it being such a jump. Make the Viper your third plane. This is especially if you are flying at parks. If you are a member of a flying club that has more room, you could go with either if you are really confident with your UMX TTE.

[@steveuzun615]

I see you have the Nx7e sitting on your bench. I have a question for you. I a have a DX8e can I take the sd card with my saved model files from that and transfer them to the Nx7e?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yep you can! Makes it easy. You'd be getting the newest version which would be the NX7e +. 14 channels. Excellent transmitter for the price. Check it out - www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=953aec29-878e-4306-b620-2df85883455e&website_id=8dba204c-b65e-4b7f-95c3-89346f512d7c&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Fnx7e-14-channel-dsmx-transmitter-only%2FSPMR7110.html%3F_gl%3D1*1opvsah*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiAo5u6BhDJARIsAAVoDWuQE72DrVyGPUAKFpVcIm7GyPrpmoBLuAqttDQrqjRYSV6Rimg8ONwaAg3xEALw_wcB

[@steveuzun615]

I thought the Nx7e didn't have the voice prompts. It will be great if it does. I ordered it yesterday. Thank you for answering my question. I watch your channel often. Great reviews!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Correct, the OG didn't. They added that on the NX7e +. Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoy our channel! Enjoy that NX7e +. Best deal on a Spektrum TX out there. EDIT : It does not have voice prompts. Got some bad intel, verified to the contrary.

[@5lexicon]

Now to bring back the wildcat.

[@Geraldwatkin]

Hey, just getting into RC planes so I understand you need a transmitter for this what budget but reliable (speaking around 200$ or less) transmitter should I get for this. I’m also a beginner but I have delt with rc cars boats drones so I feel like I could probably handle this do you think it would be a good fit for me. Also could you please explain what 3 sils or cils are because you were surprised it could take off with just 3.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I'm a bit surprised you don't know what cell count is with your experience with RC cars and boats...which use the same kind of batteries. Cell count is the number of cells in series in a Lipo battery. The more cells, the more voltage. So 3s = three cells in series at 12.6 volts, 4s = four cells in series at 16.8 volts. Unfortunately, RC cars and boats don't prepare you for airplanes...they are much harder to handle because you can't just stop and take a break if it isn't going well. Once you takeoff you're committed...you're gonna land or crash. The P-51 is not a trainer, and that is what you need. The HobbyZone AeroScout is a great trainer. The RTF version comes with a cheaper transmitter and a trial version of the Realflight trainer simulator...which will help you a great deal. You will want to upgrade that transmitter before you get a second plane... the P-51 would make a good second plane after you get some experience. When you get a better transmitter, get a good one like the Spektrum NX7e+ or the NX8+. You don't want to get into the habit of an upgrade being "just barely enough". You'll end up upgrading several times as the planes you get start getting bigger, better, and more complicated. Its actually cheaper to just get a good transmitter right off the bat...you'll be glad you did. You will for sure need it sooner than later.

[@Geraldwatkin]

@ thank you a lot that definitely helped I looked into it a bit more and realized that a nice transmitter will save you because you can use the same transmitter for different airplanes. I won’t get ahead of myself and I’ll start with a beginner 😂

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yep, and a better transmitter will have features and capabilities you'll need. Best of luck on your Model aviation journey! We have some instructional vids and if there is anything else we can help you with please don't hesitate to ask.

[@Punny1234]

Mr. AV8R, would I be able to use my older simple DXe transmitter to fly it?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yep, you can.

[@Punny1234]

@@ModelAV8RChannel awesome, thank you sir.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

You are welcome...enjoy the Mustang!

[@Punny1234]

@ModelAV8RChannel thank you.

[@steveuzun615]

So it does have voice alerts?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Ok, so after you asked twice I looked at the details on the website and was going to link that. It isn't there. I was told by a Horizon guy that it had it back when they introduced the + version. I texted a Spektrum guy and asked him just now...it does not have voice. Doesn't have the hardware for it. Sorry about that. I'm so glad I asked him...I was going to order one to replace my OG NX7e that I updated to + literally just to get the voice. I use mine all the time. Great TX and if I could have voice on it to match my other TX's I was going to get it. I would have been so pissed, lol. Still, 14 channels and all the programming capability...awesome TX.

[@steveuzun615]

Thanks for your help.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@steveuzun615 Man, I'm always happy to help. I'm just sorry I gave you the wrong information and got your hopes up there for a minute or two. I'm glad I have a contact at Spektrum to ask.

[@DadsRCHangar]

Really nice warbird, blows me away you can get a ten minute plot time, very impressive. Great review Adam. 🫡

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Chris! Yes sir, very efficient.

[@user-cc3cq7xi6p]

All the cool paint schemes of the P51, and they keep recycling the same few. Let me guess a red tail or a blue nose on the next version. 🤦‍♀️

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Sometimes its a matter of licensing. Rare with WWII warbirds, but it has happened.

[@LFLYSRC]

Can it make clean lines in 4-point rolls, slow rolls, etc? Edit: Nevermind! Just watched the entire video lol

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol...yep!

[@angelotig]

Why is Horizon Hobby obsessed with the never ending P51 mustang?? give us something new!!!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

What are you even talking about? 14 new planes so far in 2024...two are Mustangs. Oh and why do they keep doing those from time to time? Because it is a business and they sell really well. Kinda the point.

[@quilong]

I prefer Trojan because it's so ugly that it's pretty

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol...can't go wrong with either for sure!

[@TheMrskydog]

Nice review as always, Adam. This just came out? Wow! Reminds me of my park zone bnf from 14 years ago, I would've given my left arm for one today if I found one🤣 till I saw your video. Wow! Flys nice, how would it fly on a smart 4s 3200 50c, faster? I have a couple of those laying around.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man! Yep, what a great replacement for that old PZ! Personally I'd stick with the 2200's and keep it light if at all possible...being light is part of why it flies so good. It also is very efficient, so you can get a long flight time on that pack. You do make more watts (power) with a higher capacity pack, but it is nominal, not tremendous. It isn't usually enough to overcome the added weight of the bigger/heavier pack and still add enough over that for you to notice. All that said, you already have the 3200's, which is a valid reason to use them. 2200's are inexpensive though (as lipos go, lol) and they will provide the best overall performance on both ends of the speed envelope.

[@TheMrskydog]

@ModelAV8RChannel thanks for your expert advice.