Fat Guy Flies Rc How to setup reverse thrust on the Eflite Habu SS's Avian ESC

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

As requested a short video on how to setup reverse thrust with your Eflite Habu SS's Avian ESC.

[@darrenstamos]

It worked! Thank you! Quick question: Why does it need the braking?

[@buckreynolds1779]

Now I know how to dry my hair if my hair dryer ever craps out. Your Habu is all in one piece....nice. Thanks for video Have a Blessed

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks for watching .

[@DonTimmons-kh4dz]

Thank you, you've gotten me closer than any of the other videos I've watched so far.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Glad to hear it

[@marcellowithtwols]

Thanks, this helped me troubleshoot it. I forgot I had to set the break type to reverse, which you explained!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Glad it helped!

[@tboystoys5682]

Thankyou so much that really helped me. I got a new nx8 and I put the 45 amp avian in my carbon cub s2 and the motor out of a Maule in it so it can run on 4S and man does she COOK. ITS FAST AND LOTS OF POWER. I GOT TO STRNGTHEN THE WINGS ANOTHER CARBON FIBRE ROD. THANKS AGAIN GREG

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Take a look at the wing struts also, watch the contact points. Also reinforce the hinges with blenderm tape or hold the foam flexible glue. With the extra force from the 4s power the hinges may give prematurely.

[@buckreynolds1779]

Tell your wife if her hair dryer ever goes out I have a back up plan. U rock Greg...thanks for video. This is one of those videos...I file back in my Rolledex on knowledge between my ears. Have a Blessed Day Boss

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Problem is then se will say use it to clear the drive way now.....work...

[@aragorn318]

Cool, I'll be getting my habu ss in about 3 weeks and I'll be sure to do this. Right now, there's still 3 inches of snow on my flying field, lol.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

SNOW BLOWER???? ...introducing the HABU SS with snow blower attachment by Eflite!!!....LOL

[@aragorn318]

@@FatGuyFliesRC I went out to fly my aeroscout with dubro skis yesterday and saw that the runway was clear of snow when I got there. I had to take off and land in the grass, lol. The forecast is for more snow this coming week but I think this will be the last.

[@andysmith4394]

Awesome video mate I done it on my viper 90 great step by step instructions just thank u my friend happy flying 🇬🇧🤙🏻

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

No problem 👍

[@RonHansen-vi5ug]

Hey I just have to thank you for this video it was great! I just started this hobby and just bought my first EDF I have a NX8 and was able to set up the R/T, now I just need to take it out and fly it and hope I don't crash😬

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks for sharing and glad to help!!! I hope the flight goes great!!

[@markjannakos503]

thank you again!!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

My pleasure!

[@garyvale8347]

is the Avian ESC the brand that comes installed on many of the newer Eflight models and will the thrust reverse set up only work for the newer NX line of transmitters, as I have an older DX Tx ?...thanks

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yes, correct. As long as the that DX can be updated to avian programing. Check this site out for that.: www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/SmartESC-Compatibility-EN.pdf

[@paulzorovich7960]

I just programmed thrust reverse on the out of the box Eflite RV7 using your instructions and a DX8 gen2. Thank you for your great videos. There were no manual instructions with the kit.. BTW, some planes come with the Avian “Smart Lite” ESC while others have the Avian “Smart” ESC. They will both do the job. Keep those great vids coming. You are a good teacher. Paul Z.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

@@paulzorovich7960 Your most welcome.

[@dutchloveRC]

comes in handy on short runways

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

And its just cool.

[@samuelbadillo5741]

I just did exactly what was instructed in your video, but now my throttle won’t turn motor on ,either in forward or reverse? Any solutions?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

does not sound like your ESC armed.

[@samuelbadillo5741]

@@FatGuyFliesRC thanks again started from the beginning and all is functioning.. thanks again..

[@pollsterpollster8307]

Thank you fat guy nice one 👍 now I have reverse thrust on my viper 90mm.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Glad to help!!!

[@SuperJj2468]

Have a dx6e that’s I got 4 years or so ago . Trying to set up reverse trust on habu ss . I can get to all the steps in your video but thrust amount you set to 7 it won’t let me set anything . Also thrust ch I can’t set anything. Have you seen this issue ? Thank you

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Make sure you have your transmitter updated. Also you have 30 seconds to access the avian menu once you plug the plane in.

[@baughboom]

Thanks for the video, Greg. I just setup thrust reverse in my Habu SS and will now apply the same methods to other planes with the Avian ESC. In digital switch setup, I set the G-switch to -100% for positions 0 and 1, and 100% for position 2. Position 2 is thrust reverse. I suppose I could reverse the switch and go 100%/100%/-100%. I was surprised that the default setting had me at -100% for forward thrust and 100% for reverse. Was yours set way?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Well to be honest I do not remember. but your not gonna hurt it and as long as it works run with it. i do know they suggest your throttle cut to be set to -130% . Sorry I cannot advise further at this time.

[@baughboom]

@@FatGuyFliesRC thanks. I got a couple of planes set up with reverse thrust following your instructions today. I think they both worked the same in terms of how they interpret 100% and -100%. Thanks for you help!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

@@baughboom Your most welcome and thanks for visiting my channel.

[@thelawfamilyproduction]

Thanks man!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thats why I do it! You are welcome.

[@kodypitter9463]

Is there anyway to do this on a gen 1 dx8? I have the Habu as as well

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Only if it will take the update. And if you can access the Avian Programing menu after you have bound her up. Go here: www.horizonhobby.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/default/dwadbb9cce/Manuals/SmartESC-Compatibility-EN.pdf

[@jasoncurrie475]

How to program reverse thrust dx8e?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

According to the Spektrum website a DX8e supports forward programing and there for you should be able to access a avian ESC that has reverse. The process is the same as this video. If you cab access the avian menu then you can setup reverese.

[@buckreynolds1779]

Well i'm losing my mind and entered twice a comment. sorry It would't take....anyway i'm out of here

[@buckreynolds1779]

it's early

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

lol

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

NP ask me how many times I check the front door to see if its locked?....lol

[@ndoren]

So, here's your stupid question. What switch do you flip on the transmitter to reverse thrust?