Eratix 3D FF (Flat Foamy) 860mm - Flight and Review!

[@gisall8205]

On my Maiden day, I went through 6 batteries. I do have Two Complaints. COLOR. Not enough contrast between the top and bottom of this thin, Profile, 3D airplane. Very easy to get disoriented while performing maneuvers. Secondly, the Battery mount. Worst battery mount I've ever seen on any RC airplane. Reminds me of a Catheter bag hanging off somebody's stomach. Those two issues aside, the airplane fly's and lands absolutely perfect. Dollar per dollar, still beats out the Twisted Hobbies airplanes. Which I've built 7 of. Aside from those Two complaints, I love this airplane.

[@insurancemann1]

Best $200 I’ve ever spent. I like it so much I bought a second for a backup

[@blakjack3053]

It seems to fly extremely well! And hey that's the flying site Whittier narrows off the 60 Pomona freeway across from Legg lake? My dad used to bring me there in the early 70s to fly line control models. Great memories.

[@JonsRC]

Yes it is! And they still fly line control models!

[@SunriseRCAviator]

Great review Jon! You are spot on and it was a joy to watch your flight.

[@WA1LBK]

I've got about 13 flights onmine so far, just got it a couple of weks ago. I've flown it on the gentle side so far; mostly split-S's, stall turns. 1/2 reverse Cuban8's. Can be docile at low rates, VERY easy to land (even with SAFE off), slows down nicely with a little throttle while holding some up for a 3-point landing. Mine only complaint so far is the color scheme (ESPECIALLY the grey!) if you're flying it on a cloudy day, VERY EASY to get disoriented; I had a minor crash when a gust of wind on my 3rd flight blew it into a position where it got silouhetted by the sun; somehow I got it inverted, & before I could hit the SAFE switch to right it, I had a low-speed inverted crash. (I was only about 20 feet altitude at the time). Initial inspection looked like the damage was confined to a broken prop; & I flew it a couple more times after replacing the prop. I later discovered that the foam had cracked loose around the left rear wing mount. Repaired with ZAP 30 - minute epoxy & a cable tie around the wind mount (cut a couple of small slots in the fuselage & the wing around the mount to pass the cable tie through). I've added LED light strips along the wing leading edges, & coing to use some self-adhesive Monocote (white & "chrome") to improve the orientation visiblility.

[@JonsRC]

I agree with you on the color scheme! Overall, I've been happy with this plane. I have not crashed her (yet). This plane is my go-to for 3D flying in smaller spaces.

[@Neuguy69]

Just picked one up today!!! Now I'm going to build it!

[@timmytfpv7316]

So any good 3d plane like this but a little smaller you would recommend ?

[@JonsRC]

Hi! There’s not many small profile plane options, but the RCFactory/Twisted Hobbys Mini line up of planes look promising. I don’t own one myself, but many professionals such as Martin Pickering can vouch for them.

[@tomgiorgini9154]

good honest thought,a piece of styrofoam for 200 dollars, they have lost there minds horizon is way to greedy for my money

[@mathursharad007]

Twisted hobbies (respected name in the hobby) pretty much sells complete kit for the same amount, unassembled Oh and this is assembled

[@Brian_Christensen07RC]

@@mathursharad007 and the Twisted Hobbies planes fly so much better and this plane verses a twisted plane this size will be twice as heavy… all of that “no glue” stuff adds up in weight and that’s not really a good thing.

[@superdow1000]

but it comes with a an $80 receiver ar630, which is actually worth the money, and the plane is essentially preassembled....have you ever tried building one of these unassembled flat profile 3d planes, several hours to assemble

[@tomgiorgini9154]

@@superdow1000 have built many kits starting with a gmp cricket helicoter in 1983have been using bachman, spectrum , horizon for more years than i care to remember, now use jeti, same price incredible quality, no chinese junk at quality pricing

[@tomgiorgini9154]

@@mathursharad007 so you are getting a deal with horizon

[@manchildrc]

I been watching you for a very long time so I'm not trolling in any way but the audio over the plane flying is very hard to hear (at least for me). You and your dad always do a great job so comment is only intended to be constructive. Keep up the good work

[@JonsRC]

Thanks! Yes! My regular microphone broke and I had to use a generic one. Thanks for watching! We will have better audio in upcoming videos!

[@manchildrc]

@@JonsRC no worries. Thanks for all you do

[@superdow1000]

LOL, last time i watched one of your videos you were making your first attempt at a hover about 50 feet above the ground.....

[@jasonBucao671]

dang nice flying! I have been slowly getting into 3d planes being a heli only guy forever. I was looking at this model, I appreciate your honest review videos!

[@JonsRC]

Thanks! Don’t get me wrong. This plane is awesome but maybe at $160-$170!

[@jasonBucao671]

@@JonsRC definitely a good plane just not for a beginner like me😆

[@randymoraleja2359]

Did you use any mixes besides expo!

[@JonsRC]

Hi! I don’t have a mix going on this model. And to answer your other comment, there is no mix that I programmed for the Pitts or Waco.

[@dadrod3148]

You do better 3d than me! If i did those maneuvers close to the ground i destroy my timber x

[@JonsRC]

Thank you! I practice a lot on Real Flight!

[@dadrod3148]

@@JonsRC i practice on the flight sim too im getting better at 3d i am now capable of doing flats spins!

[@aarshmathur2909]

@2:55 mine does that too. Is that a problem with all the packs you run ?

[@STEVEJELLY]

Do you have the stock receiver in it?

[@JonsRC]

Hi! Yes, I have not changed the receiver out.