Ed's A-10 by Roban models with exciting ending

[@hunterjones9822]

I doubt the wings failing would have altered the outcome, Ed looked pretty out of control from the second he started rolling out for takeoff.

[@10fantic]

Hunter Jones Pilot error is still better than structural failure. That shouldent have been an issue in the first place.

[@whiskytango17]

Everyone always wants to put the flaps down on their maiden take off & landing. This take off is a good indicator why it’s a bad idea.

[@hunterjones9822]

@@whiskytango17 That model, if balanced properly, will take off and land just fine without flaps, A-10's fly like big trainers except if your name is Ed, all that yanking, banking, and cranking ... And I usually get up high the first time I'm going to deploy the flaps, slow down, and then watch for pitch changes to see if I have my elevator>flap mix set up correctly. Flaps aren't meant to be used at Mach 1.5

[@scotabot7826]

Very Obvious too!!!!

[@edwardcase]

Was it an ARF? or scratch build from a kit?

[@Chumbuucket]

video just saved me 1600 bucks thanks

[@fern6978]

Wow... Such a poor design, but having entirely too much elevator throw wasn't helping the situation either... Glad to hear they supported their product.

[@nodent]

Alpha10 I did not see that having too much elevator throw increase the situation there was no erratic porpoising. The wing gave way during straight flight.

[@dennislinares2582]

Actually I like to know the throw is there when I need it but use exponential to smoothen out the amount of throw at high speed!

[@tedsmith6137]

Nice shot or the photographer thumb and the lovely grass.

[@raulmayoral6861]

Can you tell exactly where the main spar failed or any pics of the damage. My friend has one and will not fly it until he has some info on he failure to try and remedy the situation.

[@nodent]

I don't see the pilot often but I will ask. When we picked up the rubble it was obliterated by the failure and smashing through the trees. So I doubt there would be evidence.

[@ricardofuentes6409]

Greetings. Tell your friend not to fly it until he has re enforced the crap construction and cheap fiberglass used. I passed through the same ordeal as Ed. Im waiting for a full refund. Wing loading doe not hold the force exerted by the planes speed. Wood is too thin and not enough strength.

[@edfhobbies556]

Sorry about the model, sucks when that happens especially when its a design issue. Do you remember what KV motors were used for the Jet Fan 120s? Thx in advance

[@nodent]

The motors were the 1917/ 1y model with the 8mm shaft, 590 Kv on 12s batteries.

[@edwardcase]

a 5200 6s is 1.55 pounds, so 4 would be 6.2 pounds of battery

[@mustafatoydemir]

Hello, What is the landing gear? Please explain link or website. Thanks

[@nodent]

It had electric gear which was included with the kit.

[@mustafatoydemir]

Thanks , for your answer

[@torritoist]

That was so sad! I feel sorry for Ed but the plane was badly designed and the mid-air failure was not Ed's fault at all!

[@nodent]

They did reimburse him :)

[@torritoist]

I'm glad they did repay him but that failure could have hurt someone!

[@Heli4213]

And you never takeoff away from you like that. Are you going to land and fly at yourself and stand in the middle of the runway?? Thats not how you fly. You stand near the runway and takeoff from either right or left and rotate just about past you. I love these people who dot fly properly.

[@nodent]

Um taking off while looking down the runway helped insure the plane stayed lined up on this very short narrow runway. We walked away toward the flight stations after takeoff. It amazes me how negative people can be and not feel bad for the person that put so much time in the build. The manufacturer even agreed and compensated him for the structural failure.

[@skyhigh315]

@@nodent everybody is a flight instructor! I don't know if this was a maiden, but I teach my students to maiden their birds in whatever safe way gives them the most confidence. I agree with some of the comments that some people here are looking for perfection... I thought you smoothed it out and were flying it fine when she failed. Good luck with whatever you're working on now.

[@michaellussoro2295]

Oh my it’s the GOD OF FLYING! People like you give the hobby a bad name , it’s all suppose to be fun, he was in control the whole time. You probably complain and making love to your goats.

[@whiskytango17]

It doesn’t matter where you stand. If that’s your takeaway from this video, you may need to re-evaluate. Or just keep telling people how to ‘fly properly’.

[@Heli4213]

@@whiskytango17 It does matter first of all where you stand its not how you fly properly. Do you go to an RC event like Florida Jets and every pilot walks out and stands behind there plane for take off? Common sense as it flies away its harder to see number one and harder to judge speed. This is usually done when people have a hard time knowing there controls well and lazy. I have flown for 43 years and flew competition for 12 years I know how to fly and log 400 to 700 flights per year and I don't stand behind my plane. And no it was not the only thing I took away from the video but people see this and new flyers may copy this and its not correct!!!! Setting an example for all flyers is a good Idea. The plane was cool for sure though.

[@kimscheie]

piece of junk ....wow ! wont be buying one of those

[@tuskegee87]

Ooh, I felt that. It almost looked like it got hit by a SAM.

[@mzg4022]

And many years later and still a BAD QUALITY PLANE.... not worth buying. Worse thing is, the USA distributor denied to me that the plane has any flaws... that about 3 years ago... Today the new distributor will tell you exaclty what is wrong and how to fix it !!

[@scotabot7826]

Flutter, and way to much power and speed for that smaller A-10 model!! 30ibs is way toooo much weight for this smaller model, weather is was built for it or not

[@10fantic]

Almost considered twin turbine in this jet good thing I watched this. Nevermind........

[@mikewhitaker2306]

1600 down the drain

[@MultiSkyman1]

3:22 impact noise.

[@733DMPILOT]

I purchased the v2 of this plane and it is still very low quality. I’m sorry this happened to you. I have spent so much money on it and still re-engineering the wings and fuselage. The landing gear is very weak as well. Not sure how it will hold up. Very disapointed

[@_iLLuSiv3_]

First trainer I ever had did the same thing, poorly designed main spar. They offered me a revised modol at cost, but they would not replace the nitro motor and radio gear that was trashed from their poor design. My point being, these manufacturers need to test and design these aircraft more, this is peoples hard money and time..

[@mrvoyagerm]

Too much of everything - too much throw, way too fast, too high, too far away, damn shame. Huge effort, looked great, reminds me of ..............me. condolences

[@랙죠]

How long this aircraft can fly?

[@nodent]

About 8-12 minutes

[@shreddinjoe]

Holy jeeezz man..it looked like it was flying perfect..I'm glad they reimbursed you..but it don't change a faulty design..30lbs is awefully heavy for a bird that size..I have a Top Flight Mustang that size and it tops out at 20lbs..empty. what makes this one so heavy anyway?

[@mcalloway4450]

Q: How did you get the voice activation done?

[@ricardofuentes6409]

Ed. I just had the harsh experience of being disappointed due to a crappy design. Please let me know what happened with RC Aerodyne , due to the fact that the plane is such a low quality construction.

[@ricardofuentes6409]

While maiden. All triple “Checked” and while a straight down wind flight the left wing seemed to explode , just like yours. After all was recovered , it was noted that the left wing had exploded in mid air.. what did RC Aerodyne have to say about this.

[@johng3592]

Any chance he still has the fuselage? I am looking for a fuse on one of these. Have everything else...

[@whiskytango17]

johng3592 I’m guessing he’d give you a great deal on the fuse.

[@dad5650]

Guess I won't be buying that one!

[@mikepearson5751]

What a lose sorry bro

[@NewGreenLife]

Sorry for you but this is Roban!

[@ret737]

Yeah. Their helicopters look pretty but you better go through them before you fly them. Take the mechanics apart and double check everything. Also add good quality bearings. They are not perfect out of the box. If you're a "plug and play" guy you will be disappointed in the longevity of your aircraft. Fyi I am a scratch builder and modeler for many many years.

[@MikeRemvidas]

Sorry this happened to you !!!! I was almost ready !!! Almost to purchase the Artic Camo from Motion ... Damn what a heartbreaker