EACHINE MINI P-51D MUSTANG ReadyToFly (RTF) AUTO-STABILITY and AEROBATICS: ESSENTIAL RC FLIGHT TEST

[@EssentialRC]

MINI F4U CORSAIR AVAILABLE HERE: www.banggood.com/custlink/mvGynFauhl MINI P-51 MUSTANG AVAILABLE HERE: www.banggood.com/custlink/33mRNPOuR4

[@MarcRCAddict]

Hi guys, that flys great, I'm a bit confused as it uses the same transmitter as my 3ch plane but clearly flies more like a 4ch, is this a 4ch? If it is, it's definitely my next plane.. Happy flying..

[@EssentialRC]

Actually more than 4 channels if you include the flight mode and aerobatic button but yes, it has throttle, elevator, ailerons, rudder so by your definition it is 4 channels. Include other features it is 6! Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@MarcRCAddict]

@@EssentialRC that's awesome thank you mate, I'll pick one up before Christmas and use your link 👍 happy rcing

[@EssentialRC]

Cool. Have fun with it Marc. I think you'll enjoy it.

[@MarcRCAddict]

@@EssentialRC thanks buddy I'm sure I will after seeing your video 👍

[@nitewolf76]

Got mine with 3 batteries for 80 bucks. Ordered 3 props since they tend to pop off and get lost easily. I used mine today first flight, hit the pavement hard and it was perfectly fine! Good 4 channel plane to learn on before upgrading to a 800mm wingspan mustang

[@Doggeslife]

I got the Mustang, and yeah I like it a lot except for the bank limiter. I wish to do axial rolls, though I know the cambered wing is not ideal for that. It's too windy here to fly such a small craft without any artificial gyro/accelerometer stability, so the gyros-off mode is a no-go. I tried and got tossed about almost immediately like a dry leaf. Amazing how much the artificial stability helps. I liked the mini P-51 so much that I ordered a replacement Mustang wing, fuselage, gear drive and needed bits to build another using a flight control board and 10mm brushless inrunner motor from an e-Flite AS3X-equipped Mig-15 that I bought off eBay cheap. The board runs off 2S 200mAh packs, so I have high hopes for even greater performance, and the BL motor will extend motor life. At 10mm like the stock motor it should fit nicely I ordered the P-51 parts so I would not have to butcher the first Mustang I bought. They are nice enough in stock form that I will leave that first one as-is. The second modified plane will satisfy my desire for more performance and control from it. P.S.... Flew the mini Mustang and my XK X420 VTOL on the same day, and the Mustang is more fun to fly. ;-) I leave the gear off for less drag and hand launch. P.P.S..... Here's my "unrefined" maiden flight video...Not nearly as nice as yours....the jerky footage at the start is me putting my hat-with-camera-mount on my head: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haqphKetg7uWo8U. UPDATE: Change of plans. Just checked my order, and BG says the parts are sold out (they didn't say that yesterday!). Agent tells me that they will ship mid-Jan, so well see. Still waiting for order of X450 parts made Dec. 11 (Jan 1 today). Happy flying!

[@TheLiamis]

My first rc plane and it grows with you. Starting to flirt with expert mode. Best plane to start with imho.

[@atoleo5024]

I allready lost one due to very bright sun , after that I ordered 2 more.

[@josephjolly1936]

Nice flying.👍

[@herilelono]

Mantap bos

[@sanders457]

Hey, not sure if you answered this in the video but what is the difference between this brand the volantexrc brand you reviewed a few months ago?

[@EssentialRC]

Only the colour of the top fuselage. Nothing else. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@МаксимСвечников-ь6ю]

Sailors say: If the seagull flies its tail back - the wind is strong.

[@AdrenalineAshRC]

Nice flying in that strong wind , can it take 2s? New family member here.

[@EssentialRC]

You would have to try to find out. I suspect it might for a while but I've tried adding a cell a few times early in my electric flying career and nearly always the ESC burned or the motor threw a magnet...twice I had a plane burst into flames. So what I'm trying to say is...nah, probably not. It flies nice enough on the 1S pack. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@somethinginspanish4753]

So for a beginner do you recommend this plane or some of those other planes with wings on the top?

[@bordy5880]

great beginner plane. super good stabilization in beginner mode.👍🏼

[@Doggy-B]

Can the gyro be switched off or disabled?

[@EssentialRC]

Fairly sure Expert mode switches it off.

[@Doggy-B]

@@EssentialRC thanks

[@EssentialRC]

I will add though it is very twitchy in Expert mode. Physical throws are too high. Moving the push rods to the outer holes would help. Otherwise Medium mode is really good. The gyro does not interfere that much, if at all.

[@jamesshepherd9204]

Where did you get it from?

[@EssentialRC]

bit.ly/eachineMiniP51dMustang

[@Jb-Raja]

Sounds like it was being shot at with Ack Ack😁

[@mauricemotors8207]

German flak guns 😁

[@casper2yall]

I love this.. I have to order this one too for sure, I love the red on it..

[@zero00tolerance]

The FAA be like: We need to ID this drone, it could cause harm to other airplanes, this is a killing machine.

[@wiiftw]

Looks like it flies pretty good! I loved my umx p-51, crashed and repaired many times and this looks like it could be a fun replacement.

[@barrymiller526]

I have just got mine and taken it out on it's maiden flight. It's a really fun little aircraft that it great for a beginner like me or an expert like my neighbour who gave it a go in expert mode. It will certainly give me some stick time over the winter.

[@dehrk9024]

Walter White be like:

[@grandwaha]

Wow I had a Corsair about 6 years ago that size and hit a wind gust near a tree line and never saw it again. This thing is pretty neat with the stabilization

[@Donkichoff]

wow ! il doit être énorme le pic vert derrière en bruit de fond ! mdr - It must be huge the woody woodpecker behind in background noise! mdr

[@Kirjatohtori]

Thanks for the great video! I ordered the plane and unfortunately it arrived without the screws for attaching landing gear. I saw from you video that you got the screws. Could you please share with me a photo of the screws and size so I could try to buy them locally? I am contact you because the seller and Eachine were both unable to tell me that. Thanks a lot for your help!

[@fabriziosainati5361]

It is not for beginners, too small too fast. Lost mine after 3 minutes during its maiden flight. 80 Euro thrown literally in the wind. My career in the rc planes world lasted exactly 3 minutes. Very frustrating, never again...

[@mountainbiker4450]

After getting some experience on the Sport Cub 500 you reviewed, any advice on which Mustang to go with - this mini P51D or the 750mm 768-1 you also reviewed. The 500mm Sport Cub 500 is already a bit hard to see orientation in the sky so I like the larger wingspan of the 768-1 for visibility but have read the 768-1 is faster (perhaps not so good for a beginner/medium pilot) and also propellers aren't the breakaway style and can be fragile. Thanks for any input.

[@EssentialRC]

I think this is best P-51!

[@mountainbiker4450]

@@EssentialRC Thanks! Anything in particular you like better than the big brother 768-1?

[@BiggysAdventures]

What was it’s top speed

[@yanero0215]

What is that? The first RC pigeon of the world?

[@noname-kn2bx]

I am a beginner, seems it too fast.. Does it turns quick?

[@toddventura7191]

Hey flyers, question! How do you know when to replace the transmitter 4xAA batteries? Will it give a warning beep or flash of some sort? The idea of losing the transmitter and having the plane disappear into the distance sounds disastrous but there's no mention of this in the manual. Cheers!

[@EssentialRC]

Yeah...gives very loud beeps from what I recall

[@triv7252]

is that noise in the background ferry chains? sounds exactly like the Torpoint ferries next to Devonport dockyard in Plymouth

[@EssentialRC]

No. Just construction on a new local housing estate. Annoying but nothing could do about that.

[@DrWenChannel]

Have anyone figured out how to mod these Eachine RTF Mini warbirds with their wheels so that they can really take off and landing on the ground (instead of hand takeoff)? Thanks!

[@amisidmon3209]

i have that one its the best good video essential rc

[@christopherf8912]

Mine didn’t come with a battery pack

[@geordienufc3132]

Great way for a first timer to try the hobby without going piggybankrupt.

[@EssentialRC]

EXACTLY ! Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@wannabecarguy]

The wind picked up and mine went bye bye.

[@kalebyamaral6364]

Would you help me? I bought an E51 from Eachine identical to what you posted in this video but I'm not able to configure the control. I followed each step of the manual but it doesn't work. 1- I put the battery on the plane first. Inside, the LED flashes. 2- turn on the control. The LED flashes and then stops flashing. 3- (problem) the plane is flashing the internal LED. I need to know how to configure the control. Am I doing something wrong?

[@EssentialRC]

After put both batteries in you need to put the throttle stick up and down to arm it. Everything should work after that.

[@kalebyamaral6364]

@@EssentialRC unfortunately, i already tried to do that. and even so, the plane's internal LED does not stop flashing at any time. if that had happened to you, you would have known what to do. I believe it is defective

[@jayrermars8493]

This plane is great fun. Which plane would you suggest to advance to next? Thanks.

[@dariodangelo9465]

ware can i get the rear landing gear ???

[@wraysmith4753]

for this small plane would coat me just over $109 dollars not really worth is to small for the price

[@EssentialRC]

Just added 15% discount code!

[@wraysmith4753]

@@EssentialRC code invalid BGP51DQY

[@EssentialRC]

OK. Will let them know.

[@EssentialRC]

@@wraysmith4753 Fixed now. USE 15% DISCOUNT CODE: BGP51DQ

[@kennywohltman436]

Lot’s of wind for that little plane, but you pulled it of. Nice flying

[@Zbair99]

Looking for a good tutorial for this plane- simple instructions for digital trims. Suggestions?

[@emmettrowe5164]

It was a good review my friend but you can barely see the aircraft in the sky do anything

[@user-NavalAviator]

Very simple flight 👍👍

[@spiderboyyt2040]

this vid is the best bc my mom has a present for me for me birthday so i saw how big the box was and i saw how big it was here and i think this might be what i get!!

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

Nice ima get me one

[@ussvincent1119]

1:46 Ju-87: *distant sadness*

[@Eyes_On_Sky]

Thanks for the video.

[@Trouble_Gav]

How bad is the crashes tho

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

Nice flying in the wind. ✈️😀💝

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Received my V761-4 today. According to the Chinese shop site "Monkey Hobby" the Tx & receiver in it are the same as in this V761-5. The Tx from our V761-1 Mini Trainstars (has faux RTH feature) will operate the V761-4 and this (and vice versa.) A bit like the different Syma X5 & X8 quad versions can swap controllers (less any features not supported by the least complex partner in the combo.) I tested what happens when signal connection is lost using all 4 combinations of my planes & Txs. On all instances when there was throttle input but no right stick input the motors went to flat out. (IE Bye-Bye plane!) With no throttle input when Tx was turned off the motor stayed off. With motor on and some right stick input it was a bit hit and miss if the motor would shut down or go flat out. Go figure! This Mini P51 is supposed to be made from EPP (though someone on the RC Groups Forums noted that his was quickly scuffed up by tarmac landings) but the V761-4 that I received is a fairly thick EPS framed unit. (No mention in the Banggood ad as to construction material.) We live in hope (no doubt forlorn) as to how long it will stay in 1 piece. EDIT...I was wrong. The foam is EPP - it just looks & feels a bit odd. Survived a few heavy landings today OK.

[@airobatic1]

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[@Whirlwind-tf4mh]

What is the noise in the background?

[@EssentialRC]

Building works for a new housing estate. Unavoidable on that day unfortunately. Sorry about that.

[@artillerychaosboosted9338]

it went backwards

[@Trouble_Gav]

What battery it takes

[@jamesceastep8874]

Can you check whether this plane can be flown with one of the 4 in 1 modules (JP, etc.) so I don't need to bring the RTF transmitter on every flight? Thanks. JE

[@EssentialRC]

I've got no way to test that out James. Sorry.

[@VECTOR-fc5ru]

Mine starts smoking after about 5 mins of flying do you know how to fix?

[@EssentialRC]

Eh, smoking?! Smoke is never good when it comes to electric RC aircraft. Something burning or overheating means something is very wrong. I'm amazed it will keep flying.

[@VECTOR-fc5ru]

@@EssentialRC I just got it so its something from factory I think, you can really see it when flying but when you land there is quite Alot coming off it

[@niklasholz517]

Hey, Does anybody know if you can change the expo rate on this transmitter ? couldnt find an answer online

[@EssentialRC]

No chance. You'd have better luck binding it to a multi-protocol transmitter and starting from scratch to get the setup you need. It has been done by other RC KZbin channels.

[@niklasholz517]

@@EssentialRC thanks for the answer, i got it since yesterday and have a huge problem now. my maiden flight went well everythink was fine, but as i tried to do another flight later, my throttle didnt respond. everythink is working properly accept the throttle, i can unluck the throttle but nothing happens... did i damage something ?

[@niklasholz517]

i tryed it a few more times and manged to get it working one time (so nothing is broken) . but then i disconnected the battery and tryed to repeat my success... and again nothing. i cant figure out what the problem is.

[@212acres3]

I like this little guy! Thanks for sharing. I will save up for this one!

[@donnakelly4257]

Your video inspired my son to buy this plane as his first rc plane. The best plane for a junior novice. Now looking to get a WW2 rc plane for him, do you have any suggestions please. Thank you

[@EssentialRC]

That's great to hear Donna! What is your budget for this WW2 plane? I am guessing you would want the same type package where you get everything including the transmitter, battery for the aeroplane and the charger?

[@ludodenimes8808]

À Oui superbe 👍

[@GroundControlRC]

Nice Micro P-51! I would have liked it better if it was a 2S Brushless Power System but it seems to fly fairly well with a 1S Brushed Power System. Thanks for the review. See you in the Air!

[@TheLiamis]

I get about 10 mins on a charge with it. And 1s battery is dirt cheap.

[@GroundControlRC]

@@TheLiamis , they sure are! I Reviewed this Plane and I really like it. This is the first 1S Brushed Power System that I feel has adequate power. I love flying this in Expert Mode, very Aerobatic ;-) I may convert this to a 1S Brushless System on down the road. See you in the Air!

[@ciber_flyer]

What about indoor flight ? Do you think it’s possible or too fast ?

[@EssentialRC]

Well....that is a VERY good question. Yes, I think it is very possible. It does fly slowly. I would start with Medium mode. It will prevent over-control while not allowing inverted but allows it to be more agile by bigger surface control throws on the ailerons and elevator. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@ciber_flyer]

Essential RC I imagine 5 or 6 at the same time ;)

[@EssentialRC]

Yeah...that would be cool. Do it !

[@Davelopper]

can I ask how does it compares to the Volantex mustang?

[@EssentialRC]

It's the same with exception of different colour on top.

[@Davelopper]

@@EssentialRC thanks!I thought it was bigger...

[@gooniac33]

What a cool little plane!!! I want one!!!

[@mrdrew9577]

Wondering if it could carry a small AIO fpv cam/vtx...

[@EssentialRC]

Yes, it would. Quite powerful little thing. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@edudermantiofamily]

What size of batery?

[@EssentialRC]

Don't remember but the batteries come with it.

[@chriswu7554]

Can the transmitter mode be changed? I can't find a mode 1 version

[@EssentialRC]

No. Mode 2 only.

[@An-Alien-On-Earth]

What's it cost

[@EssentialRC]

FIND OUT HERE: bit.ly/eachineMiniP51dMustang

[@kingben7962]

If you ever do a give away with your cool toys I’d love a shout lol

[@EssentialRC]

We don't do giveaways now. Pointless. Never had that many interested and rarely got any thanks from winners.

[@nickhayley]

@@EssentialRC Yeah its pretty sad. People just looking to exploit channels. Viewers often think that even largish channels are making $1000's of dollars a month to just throw away freebies to folks. As a content creator myself, I'm pretty much only doing it as a creative outlet. Meeting some nice people is a bonus, but having to deal with know-it-all pilots and the general public is the not so nice side. There's a surprising amount of negativity out there. Take care Dom. Cheers, Nick

[@EssentialRC]

@@nickhayley I like that. 'Creative outlet'. Spot on. Is what it's all about for me as well as having fun with good friends obviously.

[@nickhayley]

@@EssentialRC Well, I'm personally grateful you provide us with access to all these interesting planes and your entertaining take on this little past-time we share.

[@specialfbiagent51]

is the p-51 from eachine and volantex the same? Anythings different?

[@EssentialRC]

No difference other than the cosmetic scheme

[@specialfbiagent51]

@@EssentialRC Thank you, keep it up Essential RC :)

[@shaunohare3004]

Are the airelons supposed to be inverted?

[@EssentialRC]

No. If you find that they are reversed you can correct that easily. Turn on the transmitter, plug in the flight battery, then hold the right stick over to one side until you hear a beep. That will reverse the aileron direction back. Same can be done with the elevator or rudder if you need to do those.

[@shaunohare3004]

@@EssentialRC sorry it didn't work, but thanks a lot anyway!

[@EssentialRC]

That's frustrating. It should!

[@Alex-yn5gp]

Is it foam or plastic plane?

[@EssentialRC]

Foam

[@Alex-yn5gp]

@@EssentialRC Thank you!

[@pea2911]

great video, thank you; I'd get it if they did a Spitfire version

[@EssentialRC]

Great idea. I will suggest it to them. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@franken0702]

Theres is a spitfire version

[@EssentialRC]

Plenty of RC Spitfires out there but I don't think Eachine have made one. Prepared to be corrected if you can share a link but I checked on Eachines web site and there isn't one listed.

[@franken0702]

Oh sorry i found one but it is not by the same manufacter.

[@pea2911]

@@franken0702 can you share a link? it might be similar (stabilized & similar price), thanks

[@mylittlediesels]

I looked at the spec and apparently there is a "one key return" button, why didn't you demontrate that? Is it reliable? Thanks.

[@EssentialRC]

Next time. Personally, I don't think that's a very interesting feature and unlikely to be used but I'll try it soon. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@mylittlediesels]

@@EssentialRC Hey thanks.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@mylittlediesels That faux One Key Return works like the same feature on a "headless" equipped quad. Provided you read ALL the manual and understand how it is set up and used it works OK. Once initiated keep your fingers off the right stick until you want to cancel it.

[@mylittlediesels]

@@theoztreecrasher2647 I got it. I have a JJRC mini drone and it has a "return home" button. I tried it once and never again; it flew over my head! I expected it to land in front of my feet.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@mylittlediesels LOL. Nope, only GPS equipped drones do that.

[@brettcoyle2399]

How much flight time and how long does battery take to charge??

[@EssentialRC]

Flight time depends on use of the throttle but probably 7-10 minutes. Re-charge time is ~45 minutes. I would recommend buying some extra batteries. They aren't too expensive. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@TheLiamis]

I bought 3 batteries. Can easily get 30 to 45 mins of fun. Starting to use expert mode as was my first plane.

[@1stMarine]

Nice

[@iamrocketray]

Is it over 250 gram? if so you must be registered to fly it. what a joke LOL

[@EssentialRC]

Good question. I don't know. I'll weigh it when I next get a chance. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@oneeyemonster3262]

it's not....I can build a 30" models out of foam board with 2208 1400KV ( 9x4) using a 30 Amp esc and 4 ea 9 gram servo..wazzoo of hot glue..lmao it'll come in right around 300 grams AUW..if i use a 1000 3s lipo. but I'll only get 5-6 mins of tame flight time most of the weight is from the batteries...it's a little too fast for a park or you need more space. i used a 2200mph 3s..puts it in the 400 grams but over 12 mins...Yeap, it's rediculous..my battery wieght almost 2oo grams.lol These little micro are great for just flying in a park or in your backyard. $80 isnt bad for the enitre system. I can build one...but purchasing the smaller electronic will be just as expensive to purchase one ....built, nice N purdy already :-P

[@briandickinson2768]

Sorry for my question but who would you have to register with?

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Incredibly competent looking ultra micro. I guess Horizon does have competition

[@EssentialRC]

It really does. These are not low quality Chinese productions. It's up there with the best...BUT it's lots cheaper. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@brettcoyle2399]

Can u do roll takeoffs and landings??

[@EssentialRC]

This P-51 comes with fixed landing that plugs into the bottom of the fuselage. It would be OK to use for take off and landing on a very smooth surface but not grass as the wheels are too small. I personally think it looks better when flying without the landing gear dangling underneath ! Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@somethinginspanish4753]

Can u review the f4u from the same brand.

[@EssentialRC]

Yes. It's on it's way to us.

[@epicfilmmaker3998]

Essential RC how big is this plane?

[@iamZairul]

Wowwww

[@giannimoscotto7386]

Nice! Bellissimo

[@DerykRobosson]

Mode one, two, or selectable?

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Mode 2 only.

[@rileyhowe9610]

Where’s the SR71 Build ?

[@EssentialRC]

In my hobby room upstairs waiting for me to do some work on it. Thanks for asking.

[@rileyhowe9610]

Essential RC when’s the next vid can’t wait ive been itching to see some progress 😁

[@arigprasomthong2852]

So nice and nice.

[@stevenkelby2169]

Also, nice.

[@shaunohare3004]

And nice

[@Georgewrigley]

Awesome 👍😊✈️

[@Georgewrigley]

Just ordered one. My first fighter plane ✈️ 😊👍

[@EssentialRC]

Cool. You won't regret it. Superb little RC plane. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@Donjanseneda]

What is the max range can do???

[@EssentialRC]

Further than you can see. That's all that matters.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@EssentialRC The range is certainly more than anyone would need Dom but it might be interesting to see what happens if you crank up the motor and turn off the transmitter. ;-)

[@EssentialRC]

@theoztreecrasher Well...it will fly for a bit then it will crash. I don't need to do it to know that. 😂

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@EssentialRC LOL. I see you've done a drastic edit there Dom. (Notifications preserves the original.) ;-) Different folks different strokes! Out here in "The Colonies" we don't have the luxury of the Downton Abbey staffers to regularly polish the Tx brassware & battery terminals so (on a rare occasion) Tx glitches are not unknown. I've got the V761-4 arriving soon so I'll check that. 😂 EDIT... Ok. All the current Volantex V761 series planes use the same receiver and when it loses contact with the Tx the motor goes to flat out. Bye Bye plane M'lud!

[@bogdog999]

It's OK, but..... 1. Your discount (BGP51DQ) failed. "This coupon is not available for limited offer products." Nor will they allow me to use my accumulated points. Weak. 2. The very asymmetrical airfoil is more suitable for trainers and not ideal for inverted flight or most aerobatics. The plane rolls poorly because of 3. Not happy that they show a gorgeously smooth-finished and glossy model on the website (all computer CGI renders it would seem), but your video shows that it actually has a rough, styrofoam bead-look....very misleading. But that's BG for ya. Ah well. You get what you pay for. I'll stick with my UMX 'Stang. Sorry for the rant. Happy flying.

[@EssentialRC]

Dont know. Could be they have a limit on vouchers. It's been selling fast so I guess they might limit it. I'll ask them.

[@altbob]

If this was my first RC airplane I wouldn't have become the total RC junkie that I am today. Gyros and "aerobatics" button = no challenge in learning and no reward.

[@EssentialRC]

Maybe some folks with limited experience don't want the challenge and just want to control something that flies reliably?! I bet a high proportion of folks who get a high wing trainer as their first RC airplane give up quickly because it is literally so boring to fly and look at.

[@altbob]

I'm sure there is a big market for airplanes that can be flown without much coordination, knowledge or experience and have a "wow" factor to them. No argument there. But long term I think this isn't doing our hobby any favors. I have to disagree on the aesthetics of a high wing airplane. like Cub, Timber, Champ, Taylorcraft or Cessna. These are all classics as far as I'm concerned.

[@EssentialRC]

I don't know where you live in the world buddy but there are not a lot of kids even trying RC flying these days. This would def be more exciting to them than a high wing trainer. I'm not saying a HWT is the thing to get once you are making a commitment but if all you want to do is TRY IT...then models like this fit the bill. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)

[@myksanchez1222]

typical RC snobbery...