E-flite - Radian UMX - Unbox, Setup, & Maiden Flights

[@edh6645]

My Radian came in last night (ordered it here) and I followed your instructions on binding, etc. Very exciting, thanks! I went to take it to a little baseball field but it was occupied so I took it to the hills. Around the SF Bay Area is a mini mountain range that goes all the way around the bay. I immediately began hitting thermals and got it so high that I couldn't tell which way it was pointed. I had to keep giving it lots of down elevator to get it down closer. The wind was strong and I know you warned us but plane is very stable with the as3x and safe and all. It only bounced around a little in the turbulent airflow from some distant eucalyptus trees well off to my left but I felt I was always in control of it. With all the thermals I was able to fly the whole time (1-1/2 to 2 hours) on one battery. I should mention I had a kit built sailplane from '80s but it's been a while. I might have to look into the bigger Radians!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AMAZING!!! You just made me so jealous!!!!!! I LOVE SLOPE SOARING, and sounds like you were thermaling and soaring??? P.S. I HATE when I go to the ball field and their USING IT!!!! - LOL (seriously, I used to play disk golf all the time too, but they always got preference - LOL)

[@thebunkreport]

If you can get your hands on the Parkzone Radian Pro you'll love it. The line is discontinued but every once in a while there's one on eBay.

[@MikesHobbyPlanet]

Thank you Brian. Whenever I want a new plane you always have a video for me to watch.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You're welcome Mike! Glad you're here with us!!!

[@jeffreystone7327]

Hmmmm. A UMX video I missed. Definitely a good candidate for indoor winter club flying. But I and all men need to take a moment and give thanks to you. For all of the hard work you have put into how we go about creating the situation for our next plane. ie the UMX Radian / Night Radian. You are our leader. Thank you for the NX8 setup info and the 1S charger info. Seriously you do an amazing job providing us with great information to base our purchase selections. Thank you both

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks so much Jeff! As for this being a great indoor candidate...keep in mind, it's 3 channel...not that this is any type of deal breaker, but when flying a 3 channel, you'll have some limits on how steep you can turn, which comes in very handy indoors ;) As for a great recommendation for indoors - Sport Cub S2 UMX | bit.ly/3yYkrUs | bit.ly/3PL8vfJ - which is still a great choice from yesteryear, as it's one of the planes that helped me to learn to fly. Keep in mind, tight spaces call for MORE control authority, if you want the best experience. You'll find out quickly, steel support beams and basketball nets love to sneak up!!!

[@dylanmiller9604]

The old UMX radian was one of the most fun planes I’ve ever owned. Flew it almost every day for more than two years, averaging 15+ minute flights on single batteries. Even with the coastal breeze and salt water in the air, it held up until finally the elevator control horn broke and it lawn darted.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That's a lot of flying from a UMX ;)

[@nsbob70]

Hey Brian. Been watching a bunch of your videos, and love them all. Great job! I especially like you going in to the specific radio settings and how to get there. You do go a little fast here and there, but mimicking what you do yields me good results! Thanks for the great videos.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad you're getting some good from them! We try hard not to go too fast or too slow, but if you have trouble, try clicking the GEAR ICON and see if you can slow down the playback speed a bit, and the audio will still come through. Glad you're here with us Bob!

[@hansbonema]

Best camera-crew ever, support her!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

She really IS, and thank you!!! Megan also runs a lot of the channel business stuff, and keeps the web site working, and deals with all sorts of behind the scenes planning, with me ;) If I didn't have her supporting me, and filming for the channel, I wouldn't last a week!

[@FORDEVR]

You know what I love about this plane… WHO CARES! THE CAMERA CREW WAS FLYING!!! LOVE IT! Love to see more of the camera crew flying. Trying to teach my wife and nice to see new pilot struggles. Especially with this plane. Beginners flying help beginners learn especially with helpful tips from Brian. So glad you flew camera crew. Keep working on your camera skills brian. you’ll get there. Great job. HOPE TO SEE MORE. 👍🤙😎👌

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad you enjoyed it! Training others to fly is hard!!! But then again, it's HARD to do it when you're new anyway ;)

[@Legalmachinist]

We have a half dozen of these at our field and it is one of the most fun planes to fly, very relaxing. I do disagree with you a bit about wind - we fly these to 15 mph winds (horizontal sock) and with those winds Safe is tremendous then, the equivalent to taking away 5-8 mph of wind. Also, I have found it flies most stable with about 10% throttle which will last us 10 mins without much risk. Catch it on the nose or wing root. Grass landings are about 1” (as opposed to the Crescendo which takes 100+ feet on close cut lawn). Great fun - first plane I fly at every outing for fun and confidence. I agree that it may be a bit sensitive as a first plane, particularly with its slow acceleration. Last Sunday I gave the controls with the plane in the air in Safe, to someone who had simulator time only. He did fine, not very smooth, but under control.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

If we had more laminar, clean wind, I agree, but ours was very confused / variable...which is no fun for a small plane ;( Hoping for some clean wind so I can slope this little bird off a ditch somewhere ;)

[@willwill5595]

Anything the plane hits get it out of the house! Chandelier, fridge, stove, cats, wife, all gotta go! Then you can start tearing down walls! Keep tearing down walls until the plane flys unimpeded! That's when you are having fun!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - very nice!

[@chriscrawford1958]

I maidened this thing in about 15mph choppy breeze. It bounced all over the place, but the AS3X worked great and it handled the wind much better than I expected! For those of us who can’t step outside and fly a 90mm EDF in the front yard, it’s a fun little plane!

[@BillKisel]

Wait! There are those who can’t step outside and fly a 90mm EDF in the front yard? 😢😊 They need to watch the old videos of Brian flying out in the street and between the houses in his old neighborhood. I think it was when Brian started flying 90mm EDFs that he got kicked out of his old neighborhood. 😊

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - Bill, I didn't get kicked out - my neighbors loved me ;) LOL

[@chriscrawford1958]

Too many trees on my street! Afraid of flying through someone’s picture window…. Don’t think the UMX Radian will do too much damage!

[@thebunkreport]

I grabbed one of these last week and I love it. I switched it to a brushless motor and it absolutely screams now.

[@gbro8822]

Great job camera crew, thank you guys.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You too G Bro!

[@migalito1955]

Yes, its a great plane. I had one plus its big brother 12 years ago. Loved them both. Had not flown in years and wanted an excellent practice plane before I flew my 2 meter sailplsnes so I picked one up. Not disappointed at all. It still is a great plane and I can fly it in the 5 acre field just outside my back door. The 2 meter plsne needs 30 acres to be comfortable flying it. I normally fly mine in the early morning or late evening when wind is at minimum and I'd guess anything under 8mph for wind it will handle well, but no wind is pure delight....

[@Jbels]

I agree, still waiting for percentage, that would be the best!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

100% ;) Pun intended!!!

[@notanomad9320]

This looks like the perfect plane to fly in my yard when the winds are calm. One of my favorite planes the Conscendo needs a lot more room. I'm going to pick up one of these.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This will be way less stressful to land - LOL ;) Check out one of my OLD video here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6LMZ5xoqtmWZsU ...it took me forever to land!

[@Joe_Zajac]

@BrianPhillipsRC Just bought a UMX Radian through your affiliate link. Our club in NC is having a fly in late 2022 for the first time since Covid and I realized I don’t have anything small enough to fly in a gym except the little night vapor. Now I’ll have two. Great video, Brian and CC 😊

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You will really enjoy it in a tight spot! This plane is a joy to fly, if it's calm, and if you're slope soaing, it's fun too!

[@HondaKevin28]

Hey, Joe. I'm in NC. When and where is the fly in?

[@rafaeltorres2886]

I just picked this up today, can't wait to try it out.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Good luck Rafael! Enjoy!!!

[@rafaeltorres2886]

​​​@@BrianPhillipsRCBad news I just lost it in a thermal today, my battery was low I tried to spiral it down but to no affect it just disappeared I couldn't see it anymore it was a 25min flight until the bird became free, I just said good bye turned off my NX8 sat down in the kitchen drank some ice tea and thought about all the good times we had together.

[@mr.thiemo1406]

while i was looking on ebay for some parts i saw a micro p40 from xk/ wl toys that looks a lot like the micro eachine planes and they have some new models like a 109!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

New product. We will be reviewing it ASAP ;) It's on it's way!

[@fueltoblaze1554]

Hooray, new to RCs and bought the NX8!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

SWEET! Good for you! You're setup well now, and can just concentrate on new planes

[@RCPlaneAddict]

You gotta be kidding me, that thing is TINY! Great back yard flier for sure. Another great video Brian, thanks for sharing.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You bet - Thanks!

[@brookekathryn1980]

I was going to pull the trigger with a radian after your review but your ASW-17 sold me. I still want a radian, so this just perfect! UMX for the win especially since my wife won't kill me for taking up more space!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice! Another life saved on BrianPhillipsRC ;) LOL!!!

[@brookekathryn1980]

@@BrianPhillipsRC My hero!

[@JeffL1977]

Great Job wifey!!!!!!! Hey Brian- ordered my NX8 through your link!! Totally excited to go from the dx6i to that

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE!!! You'll be surprised how easy it is to move up the ladder!!! Glad you got the NX8!

[@Legalmachinist]

I found the Night Radian to climb strongly on,power when trimmed for level flight with motor off. I will try some throttle to elevator mix to see if I can counteract it. Will be interested to see your experience.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It does a bit of the climb, but I found it somewhat easy to counter with elevator (manual thumb control). I find it a bit annoying, but not totally unusual for a 3 channel sail plane...especially with polyhedral wing...kinda reminds me of the way the BOT flies.

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

Hey Brian, *New Mod Project? Mount The Brushless Motor + Controller Board Outta A ULTRIX, Stiffin Up The Wing, Add The LEDs Lights, Then You'll Have A UMX NIGHT RADIAN - Hotliner! 🤣😎

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

She'd rip apart - LOL!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

@Joseph Wade I Could Do It!? I Have The Old UMX Night Radian + 2-UMX ULTRIXs That Have Bad Controller Boards? LOL

[@Jack-gy7cs]

So sorry for your loss, my condolences to you. No more brushed motors for me. I wish E-flite would make available some 1S BRUSHLESS motors. Had to convert my Sport Cub S2 to a 2S system. Now is 19 grams heaver than stock. Wind doesn't affect it as much and it has a LOT more power but does fly heavier.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You can run it on 2S??? I assumed it would blow out the ESC/Motor!

[@Jack-gy7cs]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I replaced everything, motor, receiver, battery, and placed the battery in a new location to keep the CG correct.

[@prowlus]

the umx ultrix is a 1s brushless system

[@Jack-gy7cs]

@@prowlus Thanks, Ben, I'll keep that in mind next time.

[@garygasser6760]

de thermal just put it upside down works every time .just be careful not to get it to fast

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Gary!

[@mdoutdoors.8481]

This plane flys so good it doesn't need safe

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I agree, but SAFE instills confidence in newer pilots.

[@luispru945]

I had a hell of a time with those wing screws..so much so that I destroyed the wing and had to return it.. they’re a sending me a new one today

[@nicksantitoro]

Very nice plane. I hope to see more UMX models in the future come back with safe. They had a ton of as3x only models which are now discontinued.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I 100% agree - providing SAFE is a no-brainer for all UMX planes. Such a great platform for newer pilots, and if the FAA gets too insane, UMX planes may become a bigger and bigger part of our lives. Thanks Nick!

[@learningtoflyrc]

Living room! You guys are nuts! But I Love it.

[@914va]

NICE!!! I have the 1st Gen. Radian UMX....probably over 50 hours on it. Stick ticking. This one has to be better for first time pilots for sure. BTW: excellent tip for the battery.

[@914va]

Still ticking....LOL but the stick did tick a few times.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice! Great plane for sure. I'd really like to take this little guy out and slope with it on a small hill in low winds - would really make my day!

[@914va]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I have slope soared mine off a small sand dune. I taped the props to the fuse. Got about 3 batteries worth of flying in. IT does very well sloping.

[@Legalmachinist]

Safe turns on with some throttle, like the AS3X for some reason, at least on mine.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I wonder if that's an "Airware" thing?

[@dalerbsr.5061]

I seen a mod somewhere that the wing screws were replaced with magnets, thinking I would like to try that so I can quickly disassemble

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice! That would be pretty cool!

[@ralphfrasier2079]

@Dale RB Sr. Sir I did the neodymium magnet modification a couple of years ago. It was delicate work but was worth the effort! The plane is holding up really well. It eliminated messing with the wing screws, reducing wear on the plane. Someone posted how to do it on KZbin.

[@Legalmachinist]

By the way, I did follow your hint of mixing rudder to aileron and noticed that if you throw both, you increase the throw of the rudder from 100 to about 115 or a bit more. An interesting phenomenon.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Might want to mix a touch less, since these little linear servos have a history of failure for a variety of reasons, not the least of which from "over-driving", which is regrettably accomplished with as little as +/-100% (yeah, I know....shouldn't be an issue, but I've heard too many times that this can happen...) - I usually recommend about +/-95 to 98% if one wants to really avoid this issue.

[@mattcook5302]

I have mine ordered. See if the Kansas wind will blow it away.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - We might be headed to Kansas for a funeral next week.

[@mattcook5302]

Sorry to hear about the funeral. Bring your Conscendo it's a blast out here in the wind.

[@rockkkstar...4194]

Whenever I see u I feel alive I love uuu smarty

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

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

[@rockkkstar...4194]

@@BrianPhillipsRC M always with u love coz u live in my heart m sorry but m very disturbed fed-up with this fucking life and wanna commit suicide

[@dwightgoodman2116]

Let me say first I love your videos! Can't tell you how many I've watched. Your flying is great, and although some videos are quite long, I love to watch the set-ups and additional info. I flew RC back in the 90's with nitro fueled balsa planes, and just now starting to fly again, but obviously this time...electrics and foam. I've already bought several E-Flite planes but starting on the basics again.... trainer, gliders, etc. My question is this.... regarding the UMX Radian, can I change the orientation for the left stick rudder on this plane...to the right stick as though it were an aileron? Can that be done on my transmitter? I have a Spektrum NX8 radio I'll set up to use for the Radian. Thanks. Keep up the reviews!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I do it so BOTH sticks run the rudder. (watch @ 1:06) then 43:20 for Radio Setup. You can do it with you NX8

[@thedutchman996]

Thanks for all the videos! Great stuff, super helpful!

[@deandagner]

Great little plane!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

really fun one for sure!

[@oldscratch3540]

It puts me in mind of an air hog thing that I would get when I couldn't find real rc planes. As always great job partner.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks, but these UMX planes are the only "Small" planes that I would consider hobby grade, aside from the very occasional XK or Eachine....BUT yeah, I'd get bigger planes if possible ;) I still LOVE the UMX'es as a novelty.

[@frederickwilliams2183]

Nice Informarive demo- wing mounting is permanent- sort of fiddley to screw wing to fuselage I reinforced my wing to body with tape. If wing detached for transport it would be great for traveling, this is level. 2 I think, careful of flying high, especially if mild wind, this plane will fly too far away, plane dives very fast like a sport plane, I use my older dxe transmitter and new batman telemetry controllers, my dx6 I'm learning to program, FYI. Rudder control is little different with yaw turning, but old school classic performance, I like transmitter compatibility with spectrum, horizon hobby support is fast, I rejoined ama though I'm a park flyer these days, enjoy,

[@spikekavalench]

Great to see Meghan (hope that is spelled right) flying but the film quality suffers when she lets Brian touch the camera!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Megan - Too many ways to spell it to get it right on the 1st try ;) And, Yes, it does suffer!!!

[@johnyee9688]

Hey Brian nice video as always. Did your UMX Radian came with bubbled and wrinkled decals on the wing? I received 2 of them from Horizon and have same issue. Thanks

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Not any worse than any other UMX plane I've had.

[@paulballard4243]

Camera Crew(Megan), You did great!! Brian just makes it look easy lol I have the old UMX Radian and it’s a blast. Megan do you use the simulator? It’s good for muscle memory. I hope or should I say WE (The fans) hope to see you flying more. You guys are great! Brian you are the best teacher, Instructor, Trainer for so many new pilots including me. I have used sooo many of your setups for my planes. Without your informative videos I would have wrecked a few planes. Thank you both for everything you do for us.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Paul! We're so glad you're here with us, and Megan does occasionally use the simulator (RF9.5) when our son is using it while I'm at work. I need to work with her more, but we are exceptionally busy at the moment, so that'll probably have to wait for some wintery mix ;)

[@paulballard4243]

@@BrianPhillipsRC same, I’m waiting for winter also lol I’m in Minnesota so I’m sure you understand lol

[@gianluca387]

Another question, I read that when the light is blue on the model the mode is SAFE, while with red light the mode is AS3X. The thing I noticed is that when the model is in SAFE mode, the control surfaces move quickly and noticeably, while in AS3X mode you can hear the noise but they don't seem to move (unless you they move very little) is this normal in your experience? Thanks for your answer.

[@robertthompson2738]

I’m waiting on an rv-7 review from you. I’m thinking about getting that plane

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We have it done...but guess what - we got our release pushed back (again) ;( Shipping delays, and HH is concerned people will mutiny, and I don't blame them. I'm sorry - That plane is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET - Like the T28 1.1 with flaps and LED's - OHHHH YEAAAAAHHHHH - RV7 bit.ly/3DqNqSd

[@derekpirie9188]

Well done Megan aka ''Camera Crew''. Get more stick time off camera, then you will not be under any pressure. We will see you back soon.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I agree ;) I shouldn't have put her on the spot like that.

[@chrisdejager791]

Thanks Brian and camera crew love your flying...we al had to start somewere....yesterday i had the worst landing....thank god for hotglue...and today i had the best landing of them all...what a fun hobby...hehe...and how givez if you fly turbine planes or not....still a awesome channel...thanks captain all the way from South Africa

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Chris!

[@AviationAngler]

I have my first big plane that i will be maidening this saturday and i am thinking of buying a radian could i tow the radian behind my big plane or should i get a different one to do so thanks

[@danielcarlson800]

Got trouble with mine. My rudder servo won't work. Any clues?

[@NathanHedglin]

Flew it on a windy day 😂. Got it back just in time before battery died

[@bimmers50e30]

Do you ( or anyone know, if he ) has educational / Instructional videos on the Specktrum radio setup stuff. I know how to turn safe off, but thats about it. how do i "mix in" the left stick so i can use the rudder? Thanks

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Watch the video...I show how to do it ;)

[@bimmers50e30]

@@BrianPhillipsRC impressive ! you responded around the time you got to that part in the video... normally i don't watch the full length of long videos. Thank you so much for the info, glad i left it running while working. :-) :-) :-) thanks again

[@baerster]

Hi Brian, I am wondering about this plane as an affordable way to practice slope-soaring, with the stakes being lower if I crash. Do you think that would work as long as the winds aren't too strong? Why could thermaling result in a flyaway? Is the motor not strong enough to bring it back?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This plane is super light. I don't think it handles the wind as well as other bigger offerings, but I've heard many guys saying they do +10MPH, and I just don't hardly believe it...but not just one guy...a bunch of them! So it must do it! Only drawback, three channel setup means slow roll rate, and you might need more roll authority for best outcome.

[@redwineisfine]

Raiden on a calm day: 🥱 Raiden on a windy day: 👋 ✌🤷

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - true

[@michaeloconnor8960]

I have several eflite 1s 500mAh 25C with PH2.0 connectors. Will these work in the UMX radian.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

sure will!

[@michaeloconnor8960]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Horizon web site shows the batteries as ph 1.5 they are interchangeable with the ph2.o??

[@anthonysmith5979]

I put this together with my grandson and bound it to my dx9 but find everytime I replace the flight battery I need to rebind again? Is this normal or is there something I haven't done?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's NOT normal. Do me a favor. Try power cycling the transmitter right after binding, then power down the plane, and go right back to it...start like normal this time... 1) Power on Tx, and make sure you have the model selected... 2) Power up the plane, and REST it so it's leaning on the wing (NOT LEVEL - I know - stupid, right!?!??) If it stays bound only a few minutes later, but not 3 days later, might want to talk to HH tech support....maybe you have an issue on the Rx or on your Tx. If it's OTHER PLANES too, I had a guy I was helping a bunch with a plane and he never power cycled the Tx after making the model, and going in to BINDing it...I always do it as a matter of habit, but not based on instrucitons from HH or anywhere really...I think THIS process is why he was "loosing" his binds. This was with a PNF (rebuild from crash) Viper 70mm, fyi...so it was an AR637T Now that you mention it, I too have experienced this before, but it's isolated to UMX planes that haven't been flown in a long time. It's such a quick thing to re-bind them that I don't really give it a second thought...possibly a firmware issue we've uncovered here??? Either way, hope these steps help you to make an informed decision as to weather or not to involve HH Tech support.

[@ruger1420]

So I got a dx8 gen 2. So forward programming means you can program a receiver? Like ax3x Safe receiver on a pnp? Does the dx8 gen 2 program the ta631 I think the receiver you use sometimes.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yes, Forward Programming is how the Transmitter Teaches the Receiver the wing type and what channels to assign to what control surfaces. So much easier than past setups. As for the AR631 - this is one of my first choices, now-a-days, since the AR637T is QUITE a bit more....and for me, for Vario and Pack voltage, not usually worth the premium. I've been telling my contacts at HH that we want pack voltage on ALL telemetry equipped Rx'es.

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

Great video you guys keep up the good work. When are you going to put in your small pond do it before winter. 🤔. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Not sure yet - I have quotes from $25,000 to $50,000 for the work. Not sure I'm ready to give up that spot in our treeline, or the cash for the work, but it'll need to be 100% done right, so not planning to take out the Kioti and start digging any time soon - LOL ;)

[@michaelschneider3811]

Now you say you hate the 800,but when you did the review of it you still were happy with it.....i just orderd the 800:(

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sorry about that. It's one of my least favorite gliders I've ever had, but you have to put this in perspective that I've had a LOT more gliders since then, and have learned a lot about what to like about sail planes and gliders.

[@Daniel-Optician]

Hey Brian, can I pick your Brains, I just received an XK A 600 Beaver, am I OK to use a 600 Ma battery (from the XK A160 piper club) with it cos the battery received is just 300ma Cheers B,

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

As long as you use the same cell count, you should be okay. Just make sure the CG is good, and not TOO terribly heavy, and she'll fly just fine!

[@flymachine]

Thats a Dreamliner 788 not a 747! Invasion stripes on a beginner glider?? Lol I think they're more likely just orientation stripes as per the Decathlon and Pitts so judges can count rolls and orintate at Aerobatic competition - on this bird it's for beginners to know up or down.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'll stick with Invasion Strips - did you see the Camera crew flight???? (Well, probably not, since I was filming - LOL) ;)

[@dalerbsr.5061]

I would think the camera crew likes you to fly indoors so she can make you replace what you damage with newer stuff.. lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - don't give her any ideas!!!

[@sdssteward]

Good video! I've had the first edition of this plane for a while now. I am going to disagree with you on one thing. Wind. I think it flies fine in 5-10. Afterall, it is a sailplane. It's almost pointless to fly in dead air because all it's going to do is drop to the ground...OR.....you're going to be on the throttle the whole flight....which is also kind of pointless for a sailplane. The idea is to take it up to the furthest line of sight altitude you can reach (for me that's surprisingly been in the ballpark of 300 feet) and let it glide. And thermals? Rode many of them with this little guy and never lost it. Though ....you do need to know a little bit about what you are doing if you are going to thermal ANYTHING (big or small) because getting out of them is the most critical thing about thermals. That's my opinion (based on my own experience). In fairness.....I also realize....you're talking to a lot of beginners on this channel so you really do need to be cautious about recommending wind and thermals for a little plane like this. Buuuuut IF you know what you're doing, wind and thermals are a breeze with this thing (pun intended 😉 ). Again, great video! Happy landings, my friend and fellow RC KZbinr. 😀

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Agreed!

[@sdssteward]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Yeah, and I figured you were aiming the "avoid wind and thermals" to the newer pilots. So in fairness, we are probably more in agreement than I gave us credit for. I enjoy your videos by the way. Liked and subbed. Hope you will return the favor.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Camera crew l👀ked terrified she was gonna crash the plane! 2 of my FMS planes, (explorer and super ez) flies much better AFTER they crashed! 😜 Ive come to the conclusion that 50% of FMS planes NEEDS to be hard landed, at least, to fly correctly! 😁

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Super easy wasn't the planes' fault. Crappy off brand, amazon, dsm (1!) Reciever! Switched to the OrangeRx & solved it!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - nail on the head - LOL

[@56Gumball]

Why a brushed motor in 2021?! 🤦🏻

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - I have similar feelings..

[@spikekavalench]

Can you set up an agreement and link to a Canadian RC supplier for us isolated northerners? I’d happily order through you to support your channel but import costs currently make it uneconomical for us.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You can from here - Tower bit.ly/2XqHt45 - but I don't know of any other distribution channels to reach out too...do you have a recommendation?

[@mrk8212]

16:23 plane is attacked by UFO

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - I think that UFO was a mosquito ;)

[@brianbrissette9444]

@BrianPhillipsrc,, can camera crew be convinced of some simulation therapy, long time sub/viewer 🤩🧑‍🦽BB

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - Nice!

[@youngbungalo6874]

Ayo thats your wife!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes ;)

[@jdawgg3975]

Buy a radio master tx16s.. spectrum is way over priced

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I have bought more than a few, and love them all! I also have Jumper and just didn't like the menus... I'd like to try a Radio Master and see how it works.

[@puceater2311]

First to say Kudos fo another informative video! Disappointed in the brushed motor. I’ll pass on this one.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Don't blame you. I think brushless motors are expected from premium brands like Eflite.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

@@BrianPhillipsRC The brushed motor will last for hundreds of flights on this model! Most people crash or retire this model before the motor wears out...brushless would have added to the cost ($20-$30) and weight...and is absolutely not necessary for this model :)

[@garygasser6760]

To diathermal just put it upside down.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Dihedral???