FlightLine Spitfire MK. IX 1600 mm (63") Wingspan PNP - Model AV8R Scale Flights No. 1

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi Adam - I live near Duxford , as a result I tend to go to a lot of the air shows (Gold Experience Tickets - every time) , well at my age I need a little TLC when out and about at events😀😁 , the Flying Legends are no longer based at Duxford they left after some 30 years at Duxford in 2020 - and relocated to Sywell, but have cancelled the 2021 and now the 2022 air show , anyway I digress - from the times I have been to said airs how - I can honestly say that the only thing missing on your video was the sound of the RR Merlin doing its thing, and the tannoy system playing Battle of Britain movie music.... awesome scale presentation - Stay well - Martyn

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you so much Martyn! Oh what an experience it must be to see...and hear Spitfires up close and personal. I have seen a lot of airshows here and seen many Warbirds including P-51s...there is no sound better than a Merlin wound up and cookin'. Never seen a Spitfire though. Bucket list thing to do for me. I've watched hundreds of videos on them but it is not the same. I really appreciate the compliment my friend. I have been eagerly, and somewhat nervously anticipating the comments from everyone, but especially from our friends across the pond. Spitfires take on a whole new meaning for folks like you. So very honored you enjoyed it! All the best, Adam and Heidi

[@paulsoler8986]

This is the best display of an RC Spitfire on KZbin. And hats off to the cameraman.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Wow Paul! Very high praise, and we appreciate it very much. Thank you so much!

[@Sp3ktral22]

I'm fortunate to live near Duxford. This spit was flown just like the full-size I regularly see dancing in the air above my house. Beautiful.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Wow! Thank you very much! That's what we're shooting for.

[@BRIANFORWARD1]

Adam What can i say Excellent clean manoeuvres They were quite fluid no jerking each manoeuvre meld into the next one bit like ballet and the shape of the spit up against the soft clouds exquisite.. When you turned the kite to face you it seemed you were ready to do a strafing run... In short one of the most scale choreographed spit routines ive ever seen.... OUTSTANDING.... gives us all something to aspire to 👍👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Brian

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Wow Brian! I've said this before in other comments for this video, but I am honored we could do her justice in the eyes of passionate Brits. Means so very much to me personally. Thank you Brian. I am filled with emotion from all the wonderful comments from folks like you my friend. This one is special to me. You've all made my week! Here's one for you buddy...stay frosty...

[@BRIANFORWARD1]

@@ModelAV8RChannel i might not be a good pilot but i know QUALITY WHEN I SEE IT

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Brian thank you my friend. You are a fine pilot. If its in one piece, reusable, and you have a grin on your face...mission accomplished! I'd fly with you...anytime sir.

[@BRIANFORWARD1]

@@ModelAV8RChannel your fly with me anytime In that case YOUR AS CRAZY AS ME Hahaahahahaha Stay lucky 👍👍👍 Brian

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yes sir...I am!! Lol!

[@Retset]

Absolutely wonderful. Extra kudos for never letting the prop stop on the ground. This is a model that could really do with a Merlin sound generator because the flight was so smooth and scale, the sound was really the only thing missing.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks so much! We worked on this one for a while. The Merlin sound would be awesome. Really appreciate the kind words!

[@AL-RCjunkie]

Beautiful flight. Power and grace. Just like the real thing. It was really nice of Bubba to provide the sound effects for those low strafing runs, too 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Al! Scale flying is one of my favs...especially with a warbird!

[@davidsnyder238]

Adam, hands down one of the nicest displays of scale flying I have seen. The Spitfire is truly a classic and you did it every bit of justice it deserved.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Wow David thank you my friend! That means a lot. I know your level of attention to detail...quite the compliment coming from you!

[@JustwingitRC]

Completely agree David...

[@smallfieldflying4677]

A perfect scale flight with pretty much the best scale spitfire there is, fantastic!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks so very much! The scale flight series is really important to me personally, and the Spitfire is my favorite warbird by a long shot. It fills my heart with joy to hear you proud Brits like this...you folks know a thing or two about how a Spitfire should be presented...

[@pappy883]

Beautiful flight! I could watch that all day!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you so much Pappy! We really appreciate it.

[@SteffenRC]

Adam and Heidi, you did a wonderful job showing the the graceful beauty of the Spitfire. I really enjoyed the video. The active shooting range in the area gave it some additional realism too.. Looking forward to the next Scale Flight.... - Will

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you so much Will! I hoped I did her justice, and Heidi had to be on point as well. It took several takes to get what we wanted in a single take. It was hard getting the camera focus to work, me to execute as well as I wanted, and Heidi to execute as well as she wanted all at the same time for a full 9 min flight, but worth it!

[@SteffenRC]

@@ModelAV8RChannel I know the landing are a tricky part of this scale flying.. Especially on the Spitfire... Trying to get the perfect flight and landing in one take, is a tall order... You both delivered the goods.. You should be very proud....

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks again! We are thrilled at the response its received!

[@helmuthuneke1775]

I love warbirds was doing those plastic model as a kid they have a unique character and are masterpieces. I did write a book review about German WWII aces, my teacher wasn't fond of it. great flying..bro

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Helmut! I'm with you I love the warbirds. I'll bet your review was interesting.

[@purcellrcaviationchannel]

Sheer perfection, Adam. Super, super camera work by Heidi, too. That was exactly the sort of display I and many see at Duxford on a regular basis, so I can attest to its accuracy. Honestly chap, it was an astonishing display... I get a little choked-up when I see a Spitfire being displayed, and that flight got me quite emotional, too. "Bravo, old boy! You wrung that old kite out very well... top hole, what?!" And, of course, I totally agree with you about the absolute beauty of R.J. Mitchell's design.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Wow miss Gina. You got me choked up now. That response...from a proud Brit no less. That is the sentiment we wanted to get from the folks across the pond. So proud, and so very honored to have done the Spitfire justice in your eyes. Bless you miss Gina. We are on cloud nine! You couldn't have said sweeter words girl.

[@purcellrcaviationchannel]

@@ModelAV8RChannel I meant every word, Adam. You truly did the Spitfire IX proud, my friend.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Gina.

[@jeffhenderson934]

It’s an all time favorite of mine. Probably 6 years old now, not a scratch on it. Good foam, great paint. One of Flightline’s masterpieces. (Along with their 1600mm Corsair and my favorite, the P-38)

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

They are great models Jeff. The 1.6 line from FLRC is in my opinion the best warbird series made over all.

[@jeffhenderson934]

@@ModelAV8RChannel I agree 100%. The 1600mm line of Flightline’s, in every aspect, are darn near perfect. The attention to detail, the quality of foam, paint, lights, gear, wheels, you name it, superb. I have a pickup truck and bang every big plane or edf putting them in the back, or taking them out. There’s not a scratch on any of the Flightline’s. If it weren’t for the prop torque on the 1600mm Corsair and Spitfire I’d tell anyone new to the sport and ready to make the jump to warbirds, “Skip the 1100-1200mm line and go to the Flightline 1600’s. They just fly so well.

[@Grahame59]

Great vid. I have the Flightline Spitfire, albeit the smaller 1200mm version. I like your attention to detail e.g. the zig-zagging taxi as per full size due to the long nose preventing the pilot from seeing in front. Greetings from the UK where we do indeed love the Spitfire! Where I fly on the South Downs (an area near the south cost) we have a Spitfire based at a nearby airfield and it often flies while we are flying our models… the novelty never wears off! Grahame.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks so much Grahame! We had our wonderful folks from the UK on our mind all week leading up to this. We knew if we could impress you passionate Spitfire lovers we did alright! Glad you noticed the S pattern taxiing...

[@Ryan_Elmore]

WOWWW! That's one way to put your flying being so realistic and the camera work being so good. This video will actually go down as one of my favorites because of your ability to show the tricks and precision you use in your scale flying. This will help me and others so much without a doubt. I'm so happy to see that the hard work and dedication you guys have put into this channel is paying off and leading to greater outcomes and achievements. Congrats and I cannot wait to see what the future of this channel has and store. Oh and I cant wait for more videos... !!!!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Ryan! Really appreciate all you and your pop do to support our channel! We wouldn't be here without folks like you!

[@RudixSA]

I like! Nice to see a pilot that realizes the throttle channel is also proportional! Looking forward to more, thanks!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much Rudi! More to come for sure!

[@jaimemacias826]

Fantastico vuelo, muy real, como a mi me gusta.Con un poco de imaginacion, parece uno a escala1.1.Muy buen trabajo en los loops abiertos, muy reales. Felices vuelos.

[@timwillis6292]

My Favorite Flying to Watch is Scale. The Airplane Maintains it's Identity as a Model and Does Not Become a Tricky "Toy". Keep up the Good Work !!🌿

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much!

[@mustangbelly1]

Nice to see a scale model flown the way it should be. Makes a great change to see it being flown the way it should and not screaming about the sky like a F16. Lovely video, very well done.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you very much Kevin! I enjoy all types of flying, but Scale is my favorite. I agree...a warbird looks better grooving around the sky rather than being slung about.

[@YetAnotherRcChannel]

I totally agree with you that the to spitfire is the prettiest plane ever designed. I think it is amongst the prettiest pieces of engineering designed by man. Only surpassed by the Porsche 911 of the '60s. The Porsche wins because it was never designed to carry guns😉✌️ Best scale flying I've ever seen💪

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Man the Porsche's of the 60's were gorgeous...the same era Jag E type is a looker too. Thanks for the great compliment! Wow. Fills me with joy...really wanted to get this one right.

[@YetAnotherRcChannel]

@@ModelAV8RChannel yeah. the e-type is gorgeous. Maybe a good number three?

[@rafaeltorres2886]

10min flight time doing all those fantastic maneuvers , talk about energy management you get the award 🏆

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Rafael! Really appreciate that!

[@easystar123]

Fantastic flight and so scale looking. Just the way model scale aircraft should be flown. We'll done to the pilot.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much!

[@jakeclauson9863]

I knew I was forgetting something today.. Iv noticed some of your tricks in other videos for scale looking flight, Iv always appreciated them when I do notice. Almost anyone can throw full throttle and get a plane in the air. but when you take the time to slowly throttle up to make it look realistic, as well as other well timed and well coordinated maneuvers, it really becomes a mini airshow. Aside from just having fun flying Iv been trying to practice my coordinated maneuvers. It seems like that's what will make you stand out from other rc pilots. But maybe not. Once again well done Adam and Heidi!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Jake thank you my friend. We really appreciate it buddy. You said what will make you stand out...practice. Most rc pilots get to a point of surviving most of the time, and assume they are "there". The best ones always have something to work on, to get better at. They never stop learning and practicing. I instruct a lot of people...yet I'm proud to say I'm still a student. I always will be. You are on the right track with the right approach. You will be a damn good pilot. Just a matter of time.

[@jakeclauson9863]

@@ModelAV8RChannel well you make it look real easy for being student. But your right I do need practice. Just haven't had enough time in the air. Between weather and limited amount of batteries it's been tough to practice in. But I'll get it sooner or later! 👍😁👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I have no doubt you will buddy!

[@tonydeaton1967]

Beautiful scale flying. Had a 1600 mm Spit for a couple years. Rock solid little airplane.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much!

[@Noncenx]

A man after my own heart! Unfortunately I'm rebuilding my 1600mm Spit but have gotten good use from the 1200mm one. Don't know how to describe it, but you can't beat that silhoutte in the sky. You did somethng similar with the 1600mm Cosair a few months ago. I really like that but have to admit, this was so much better. Thanks for the video, you've given me something to shoot for.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much Kent! Yeah the Corsair review was the first day with it. That was maybe my third or forth pack through it. I have a lot of time on the Spitfire. We'll do a proper scale flight in this series with the Corsair at some point for sure. Spitfires are pretty...you on right on my friend!

[@jollyroger2226]

Wonderful display of a beautiful warbird. I love how you make the whole flight flow smoothly and groove through the sky. (Now THAT is scale flight!) I have thought about getting that model, but I already have the little 1100 Durafly Spitty and while I enjoy the flying, the landings make me crazy. I can make a smooth wheel landing, but at some point in the roll out it nearly always starts a swing and a ground loop. My techniques for using up elevator and riding the rudder usually work for my other warbirds. But with the Spitty - even though I anticipate it, I can hardly ever stop it. And it usually gets a wing tip and then the prop. ( I've done a lot of teeth grittin over that! ) I think they put a bit more 'toe in' into that model than it needs. And once it gets more weight on one side, that wheel angled in the way it is can cut into a ground loop pretty easily. (All this is on asphalt.) I thought I would try grass to perhaps help, but that didn't work at all. With any forward speed. it went over on it's nose, full up elevator and all. I am wondering if the 1600 mm has it's wheels a little closer to being parallel rather than so much toe in. When you filmed, did you have any wind / cross wind to speak of? And last, I noticed that on your landing that you were not using any flaps. Any comment on why no flaps? Thanks again to you both for such a great little airshow!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much! I love to fly scale. On the no flaps...one servo is shot and I haven't replaced it. It will go down, but the wind blows it back up after a few seconds. So...on any Spitfire toe in is bad. On my 1.6 I have removed the pins (in the trunion that the oleos attach to) and Dremeled the flat spot to change the alignment. You want them as straight as possible. No toe in for sure. Makes a WORLD of difference. With my Durafly (the new Mk2) they were aligned pretty good so no issues. With my OG Mk1 Durafly I had to do a lot of work to get it right. I used a combination of changing the flat spot on the gear leg and washers on the mounting points to get them aligned, and retracting in the wells correctly. If yours is off, it is worth the work if you really like the plane.

[@JustwingitRC]

I'm always in awe when I watch you fly whatever it is you are featuring. Your prowess in flying a model to it's designed specs is really incredible, whether it be 3D, an EDF jet, a scale prop war bird, or whatever. DO NOT ever apologize or try to excuse your passion for the history of the aircraft or the pilots surrounding the full-scale inspiration for these models, for it is in these models and your effort to demonstrate these in a scale fashion, that history is preserved. Hat's off to you my friend! Only one critique: your landing was absolutely greased, with no bounce at all. That clearly isn't scale for a Spitty! HAH! All the best to you and Heidi brother!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you brother John! Man that is a very humbling compliment coming from you. You fly with some awesomely skilled pilots. The fact that I impress you at all is amazing to me. Thanks so very much for the kind words and confidence. I'm not sorry for my passion, just thought I might have been Spitfire fangirling there for a minute...LOL. I've seen a few grease them in, but you are right...most of the time when they fly off of grass across the pond the fields are bumpy! Check out the video I linked...that man flies the snot out of that Spitfire! Looking forward to our visit!

[@shanetalke468]

Thank you Adam and Heidi. I think this new series is the best news. Scale flying does justice to all planes and you and Heidi definitely did justice to the memory of the Spitfire. I am a enthusiast myself and will definitely keep a watch out for the new episode. Love your work and have already learnt so much from your channel. Great job.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Wow Shane thank you so much! Very glad the channel is helpful and you are enjoying the content!

[@shanetalke468]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Yes I'm quite new to the hobby and loving it. I enjoy your detailed information. I also have and am now flying the Eflight clipped wing cub and setting up the Bison XT 1750mm for its maiden. If I may ask what dual rate settings and expo you use on both if at all possible please. Love the smoothness with which you fly both planes.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Hey Shane welcome to the hobby! It is a blast! I don't use rates I just set the plane up the way I like and fly it without flipping switches. There is nothing wrong with using rates however, and they can be especially helpful when you are a new pilot. Consider the figures I give you what your "high rate" would be, and adjust your lower rates from there in 20 or 30% increments depending on what feels right to you. On our first episode we did a review of the Bison and our whole detailed set up is there on the set up page. On the Clipped wing Cub the rate is 100% with expo as follows - 20% Ail, 25% Elv, 25% Rud. The only axis I changed the servo travel on is the rudder, and it is at 150% travel. Ail and Elv are at 100% travel. Hope this helps and happy flying!

[@shanetalke468]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Thanks Adam. Will try what you suggest. Yes it's a blast. Truly enjoying it. Only if I got involved earlier 😁. Thanks for the reply. Will go and have fun with the cub tomorrow.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@@shanetalke468 Awesome Shane! Hey...better late than never! BTW...our Clipped Wing Cub is the pnp...we have a regular receiver in it. If yours is the bnf...you have AS3X, and there is some expo programmed in. Feel it out first. In all axis try and feel how sensitive it responds to inputs when you are smooth with your inputs. You want it to respond with small, smooth, deliberate movements around center stick, but it should be smooth and predictable to respond...not overly touchy. If you barely move the stick and it responds with a big movement...you need more expo. If you move the stick a tiny bit and it doesn't respond at all until you move it more...you need less expo. The plane should act like an extension of your hand...if you are subtle and smooth...it should be. If you are aggressive with big inputs...it should be aggressive. Take the time to test and adjust your expo until the plane feels that way in all axis. Do it in calm wind conditions so you know what your feeling isn't the planes reaction to wind. Make small adjustments...5 or 10 % at a time. The first time you do this its ok if it takes several flights. It is worth it. You will have learned an important part of "setting up an airplane". You will feel the difference a plane that is dialed in for you makes.

[@IansRCExploits]

Brilliant Adam and Heidi, I loved every second of it!! I think we all have a bit of a love affair with this iconic War Bird, I would love to see more of your Flightline Spitfire as it looks a fantastic model, I look forward to your next scale flight in this series 😀👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Ian! We were really anticipating what the comments would be like...especially from you Brits! nobody feels what you folks feel for the Spitfire. Understandable. Filled with joy, and honored you liked it!

[@IansRCExploits]

Ahh but this Brit loves the Mustang as well, two planes that I always wanted to fly!! It was a pleasure to watch Adam 😀👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks again my friend!

[@DeucesWildRC]

Scale Boss! Love my Flightline 1600mm Spit, it’s also my favorite warbird, my very first RC plane was a umx spitfire, I learned to fly with that plane and look where I am now! “ Completely addicted to RC” 😂, in all seriousness though this airframe has the most beautiful silhouette of all IMO, fantastic demo Adam 👌✈️👊

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you brother Mike! Dude we really wanted to nail this one...took two trips about two months apart for the stars to align and everything to come together the way we wanted. So worth it. You are right man...the sexiest silhouette in the air.

[@DeucesWildRC]

I did a maiden flight video of mine a year or so ago and edited in the British national Anthem, the flight and landing were spectacular, greased her in

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Sweet! I'll check that out.

[@ctrcflyin2011]

Fantastic scale flying. Hands down the best Spitfire video I have seen.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Wow, thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Yankee2003]

It’s all been said. But I will thumbs up and comment to support your channel. Brilliant work. There is one thing that might not have been said…..the hat is super cool. Thank you for the video Adam.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

First Michael thank you so much for the support! It does help the channel and we appreciate it. The hat...Lol...nope that is a new one! Heidi loves it. I wear it as a change of pace. Not sure its me, but hey if the wife likes it I'm in...

[@ArthurRC]

That’s a perfect perfect flight my friend well done 🥰🥰🥰

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Wow Arthur thank you man!! We so hoped we did her justice, glad you liked it and thanks again for the awesome compliment!

[@ArthurRC]

@@ModelAV8RChannel oh you’re very welcome 😉🥰

[@jonoedwards4195]

Oh Yes Please! Ive always thought Spitfires were just der Krauts 109s with Groovy Wings an a poor Fueling System? Aahhahaha!! Unreal show, flown in awesome scale too. Beauty Adam!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Ha ha! You're a riot Jono! Thank you buddy for the kind words, and the Mk. V and up fixed the fuel problem...wink wink! Lol.

[@scottelmore7928]

Wow! Absolutely awesome!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks so much brother Scott! I Hoped I did her justice...

[@stephenthomas2311]

Just catching up with your 'ewe-toob' videos. Liked your posts in Hobby Squawk. I, like many, find the Spitfire the most beautiful airframe ever designed. The Schneider Trophy variants started that love affair when I was a kid. Thanks for beginning this series, I could use the pointers. Best, Steve

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much Steve! I think a lot of us have a love affair with the Spitfire. I'm with you...R. Mitchell was on to something early...

[@davidthorpe6139]

Pure art. Thanks for sharing it.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you very much David! Very nice compliment! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ohioace58]

Inspiring as always Adam. Best channel on You Tube for RC piloting. Scale is KING!!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Wow! Thank you so much! We are very humbled by your kind words. Love scale flying...more to come...

[@SanDiegoUteFan]

Love it! This is what I aspire to as well. Nicely flown and filmed!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much!

[@stevebullard9039]

Outstanding, Adam! Scale modeling & flying are absolutely my favorite. Hard to surpass the beauty of the Spitfire in a slow roll, ...especially with all those contrails as a backdrop in your video. Looked as though it could have been an actual scene taking place just off the Cliffs of Dover in 1940! Nice job, my friend!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks so much Steve! Scale flying is probably my favorite genre to fly. We need to go flying soon my friend...been too long!

[@seanbarrie8713]

What can I say, just an awesome scale flight of the iconic Spitfire, you really are a great pilot. Hopefully I’ll be able to emulate your skills one day. Thanks for posting this, I still have goosebumps 😆👍🏻

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Sean thank you so much! Such a nice compliment. I love scale flying and I work on it quite a bit. There is a lot of study involved watching full scale airshow videos paying particular attention to how things are done, roll/pitch rates, etc. It doesn't hurt loving Spitfires...easy homework for me!

[@seanbarrie8713]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Credit where it’s due Adam, you both do such a fantastic job with your channel. It’s going to take me a while, but I’ll check out your other superb videos/content when I can 👍🏻

[@bendickson4366]

That's the best Spitfire RC flight I've seen awesome 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Fantastic flying Adam those MRC 1600mm Spits are great, Jeff in LA USA

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Jeff! I agree...great model. THE foam Spit to have IMO.

[@jonoedwards4195]

Yo Ace!

[@rcaviationcrawling7351]

Precise and fluid flying, like a full Scale Pilot! Particularly love the slow manuevers, tip-stall territory for lesser Pilots, especially flying a Warbird. I imagine loops and rolls and hammer-head turns were originally used by WW2 Pilots, as part of methods used to evade pursuing aircraft?

[@jonoedwards4195]

Lining up a Dude with Gurns Blazing in a Hammer Head, Nup Mate, pretty sure nobody was doin nuffin but outrun squirts of lead finkin of being drunk back at the Ranch with a beautiful Pommie Chick? Could be wrong, I am on most occasions, Hahhaha!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Hey Mark thank you buddy! Most basic aerobatics are taken from air combat maneuvers learned in WWI. In WWI, WWII and even now hammerheads...or similar vertical stalls happen, but not on purpose usually. In certain dogfights you can end up in a vertical scissors...the hope is you are the last one to stall, and you can fall in behind your opponent. Its all about position, energy, and managing it better than you're opponent.

[@rcaviationcrawling7351]

Lots to think about while flying and being shot at!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@@rcaviationcrawling7351 yes sir...mostly about not getting shot!! Lol.

[@rcaviationcrawling7351]

@@jonoedwards4195 You may be right!

[@matthewjames4268]

Just got the 1200mm. Hope I can fly it as well as you one day. Started with planes in my late teens but didn't have the skill or resources to keep it going. 47 now and will be getting more and more birds as the years progress.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Matthew we're glad you're all in now. Man it is just a matter of practice. Now that you have more time to consistently fly you'll get there.

[@matthewjames4268]

@@ModelAV8RChannelThx I put it off for career, cars, motorbikes and travel but its always been an itch

[@andrewsexton5625]

Very nice flying sir!! I'm a big spit fire fan myself, but I do love the p-51 mustang also. Guess it's a tie for me on all time favorites

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you very much Andrew. I get it...big fan of both as well. You know what they say...if you have to go a long way and fight high...Mustang, if you need to defend and fight down low...Spitfire!

[@ltfadl1]

Nice scale flight that's for sure, really enjoyed it. Also sounded like some battle was going on in the back ground to which added to the effect. 🤗

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much Anthony. Very glad you liked it! Funny story on the battle in the background...they are building a house at the edge of the club property. Those were nail guns! Lol.

[@looneytunes47]

Scale is what the hobby is all about in my mind....

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I love it!

[@sanexup1038]

There's a book called Merlin: The power behind the Spitfire, it's well worth the time!

[@sanexup1038]

I'm loving this concept for videos! Not an easy task for some planes. And I like the concept for airshow routine style flights. It's kind of what I aspire to do for each plane type that I own. Create a routine for each that highlights the strengths or characteristics of a particular plane. The way airshow pilots do with their planes! Will we see a PT17 video in the future done in the style of John Mohr? I jest, I think.it would take me a year or two on the simulator to feel comfortable linking maneuvers the way he does with that close of proximity to the ground. Great Episode! Thank you!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks so much my friend! Means a lot to me! Heidi sure did well too. I will find and order that book. Already have several on Spitfires but always room for more. Really glad you like the series! This was the first kind of flying I wanted to bring to YT when the idea to do a channel started years ago. You just don't see much of it done the way I personally think it should be...or the way I like maybe is a better way to say that. Wow John Mohr. That is a tall order and I've had it in mind for years. Bob Hoover and John are the best I've ever seen at energy management. I think I probably have the chops for it, but I don't know if I have the time. That one would take a big, great flying Stearman...wouldn't want to mess with it with a park flyer size, and it would take a good bit of concentrated practice. That is the toughest part. Doing weekly episodes and needing to provide variety would make flying one plane one way for a few weeks to gear up for it tough. But...never say never. If we get far enough ahead on episodes and I can ever get my hands on or access to the right Stearman...it could happen!

[@DadsRCHangar]

Great to see Adam that you share my love affair with the Spit, I will never forget the day o got to sit in one. Great Scale flying my friend. 👍🏻

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you Chris! Yes sir...I'd damn near cry...hell I might...if I got to touch, and sit in a Spitfire.

[@dutchloveRC]

Love "Scale" flying!!! Great job friend, especially the landing, TnG are easy but landings seam to ALWAYS loop ?!?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks buddy! Very much appreciate it! Landing a Spitfire can be tough...take a lot of rudder!

[@bentlyair637]

Well done. Just the way that model should be flown. Inspires me to really try to improve my flying skills. Really enjoy your videos

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much! That is quite the compliment. Really glad you enjoy our channel and we appreciate your support.

[@SunriseRCAviator]

That's a beautiful Spitfire. I have to try one!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you! YES you do. They are awesome.

[@papapsadventures6119]

Funny you mentioning Duxford...I've been there once while I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall. I also have seen the Red Arrows several times at Mildenhall's air shows in the mid 80's. Personally, I think they have the best demonstration team in the world.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

What a cool thing to be able to do. Duxford...its on my bucket list. I've never seen the Red Arrows in person, but for me the best demo team airshow I've ever seen was the Blue Angels when they flew A-4 Skyhawks. I've seen the Red Arrows on film...very impressive. Of course anything Ray Hanna had something to do with usually was. Big fan of the UK, its history, and the awesome aircraft from there. I have a hangar full of models with Roundels on them...SE5A, Sopwith Camel, Gloster Gladiator, and three different Spitfires! I tell all our UK viewers I'd have made a great Brit!

[@papapsadventures6119]

@@ModelAV8RChannel my wife is British so we go back to visit her family as often as we can. I too love the history of that island and the English themselves. So much more I want to see there, I didn't take advantage of my time there that I should have. Young and dumb.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

That is awesome my friend, and yes...I messed up several chances for good things when I was younger!

[@papapsadventures6119]

@@ModelAV8RChannel just another little coincidence...my name is Adam as well, lol

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@@papapsadventures6119 Awesome name...lol.

[@pedrom5919]

Fantastic flight...congratulations

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much Pedro!

[@MclF01]

awesome Adam i loved the flying .and Ray Hanna was the best spit pilot

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you very much! Ray was awesome for sure. Legend.

[@JustEnoughRC]

Awesome video guys! This would be a great scale fpv plane for one of my pilots😉🤣. It already has a spot for a working rear view mirror as well! Great scale flight Adam 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Jude! Hey man check out the Avios Spitfire...already set up for HT FPV...including a canopy that slides back out of the way. They may be making a Mk I...if they do I'm in.

[@JustEnoughRC]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Yes Adam the Avios spitfire is awesome. I have been trying to decide on a next plane or jet as my birthday is in a few months. I want a Avios mig 17 fresco but cannot find one anywhere.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

That Mig is cool...shame the discontinued it.

[@WarbirdPiLOT]

Lovely flight Adam, me like them warbirds

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I know you do brother! Thank you so much man...means a lot coming from a dude I consider a warbird expert. Speaking of that...flying season is close. Looking very forward to what you'll bring on your channel!

[@WarbirdPiLOT]

@@ModelAV8RChannel You are far to kind 😁👍 We have a spring meetup next weekend, should result in some content I hope.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Awesome!

[@cwwisk]

I'm building a scale FPV 182. Getting lined up with the runway is a little tricky because I can't see the ground from the cockpit and still be able to pan out the windows with head tracking. But I have all the flight info to simulate instruments. I'd love to see you do some scale fpv stuff too! It needs to grow in the hobby.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks for watching! FPV is very cool and I plan to do some with my buddy Dustin. I do love line of sight though. I like to to watch the airshow and be the pilot at the same time.

[@cwwisk]

@@ModelAV8RChannel I enjoy that too. It is just fun to be able to see the cockpit too!

[@leepering6824]

Great flying dude... check out this clip if you have not seen it (The Original Spitfire Surprise Low Pass) on youtube , you need to turn the volume down at the end as some the bad language. Ray Hanna at his best

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I have...Alain de Cadenet - "F me, F me, F, me"...Lol. Ray flew them low better than anyone. Thanks for the kind words...we hoped to do the Spitfire justice!

[@RichieRich980215]

If I may ask a couple of questions? What battery are you using, and are using any type of mix for ailerons and Rudder mix on this Airframe? Thank you in advance!! Happy flying!!! Great job on your video👍😄👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Hey of course you can my friend! Thanks for watching and the kind words. I fly it on a HRB 6s 6000mah. No mixes. I do use rudder to coordinate turns, but I do that with everything pretty much.

[@richie_rich8234]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Thanks very much for the reply on my questions. I'm old school and just getting back into the hobby after a 27 year hiatus, and everything has changed now. I flew nitro before , but that isn't a option for me anymore. Can't get down to ground to fill it, using the starter ect.. But I'm asking people like you, that I trust these type of questions knowing I will get the right information. Thank you again!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@@richie_rich8234 welcome back to the hobby! We are happy to help in whatever way we can.

[@ukcadjockey]

nailed it

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks!

[@paulswainson64]

Hey Adam. I know this is an old video now but I keep coming back to it. Honestly, turn the sound down and you're watching a full size, fantastic flying. In fact it's one of the reasons I've just bought the model. I know its a long time ago but I just wanted to ask what rates and expo you fly it on. I know they're personal taste but the factory high rates look quite extreme and you fly it so smoothly. I fly the FMS P47 at the moment and lean towards scale flying myself so any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks for the kind words. I love flying scale airshow routines. Great plane this one. Here's my numbers, keep in mind I am used to more responsive airplanes. You may or may not like yours set up the same. Aileron - 23mm up/dn, 15% expo Elevator - 19mm up/15mm dn, 30% expo Rudder - 35mm rt/lt , 20% expo

[@paulswainson64]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Thanks Adam. Very much appreciated 👍

[@JMaxRC]

Nice flight and great tips on high alpha approach. I own two of these thunderbirds myself for similar reasons lol. Have you thought about throwing an afterburner kit into one of yours?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks Jason. I may throw one in there...my buddy Dustin has one of the KN Models burners we've been testing in his and it lights up the whole rear end! Lol. Curious...is this a YT glitch or did you mean to comment about the F-16 in the Spitfire comment section?

[@JMaxRC]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Haha no glitch. Just a tired man who works 3rd shift that mistakenly commented on the wrong video.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@@JMaxRC Lol...I get that my friend, and we appreciate you watching and commenting wherever you do it!

[@looneytunes47]

Nice Job Adam

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you so much James!

[@patmurphy3410]

Well done 😁

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DonPeck-k7t]

Adam: Your fabric runways fascinates me. Cost: ? Size? Installation review? HOW ABOUT IT GUYS? I'm looking at GA fabric sakes ($2,300 estimate.) 12.5 'X 300'

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

The runway in this video is pavement. Geo runways vary in price. Depends on size obviously, but also on the amount of prep before laying it down. To be done "right", the ground needs to graded and rolled. Then let it settle a couple of weeks, add fill dirt and roll it again. Then lay it down. We just graded and rolled it, then put it down...we have all kinds of bumps and undulations as a result.

[@DonPeck-k7t]

@@ModelAV8RChannel "Can't believe I mistook your paved / black toped runway as fabric. 😁 Thanks for the super fast reply. The "Scale Hobby" reviews are a big hit with me!

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Well that was awesome Adam, I don't use that word very often. The prop arc looked fantastic as It flew around the manoeuvres which were so scale like, well done really superb 👍If you don't mind here's a link to my tribute video to the Spitfire you may already have seen it I'm not sure kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5ramqZ_mb2UoKs, cheers 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Cliff that means the world to me my friend! I love the comments from everyone of course, but I knew our friends from the UK would watch with particularly passionate eyes. So proud and honored to have done her justice to you folks! I have seen your video I think but I'll watch to make sure!

[@joeldean9057]

What are your rates your using?

[@engineerahmed7248]

V scale. Background representative of WW2 footage too. Just the sound of Merlin engine missing!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks very much!

[@looneytunes47]

Oop you didnt do a mag check run up before take off Adam so its Not Scale Enough for me! :)

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Dangit! I knew I missed something! Lol

[@epoweredrc]

Not my type of flying for sure. But very nice and smooth. looks like a nice flying plane.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks bud...love scale flying myself.

[@DonPeck-k7t]

"fascinate" 😬