Flite Test: RC Planes for Beginners: R/C Control System - Beginner Series - Ep. 3

[@CaptVich]

I hope you'll upload a tutorial on how to ACTUALLY install the system. Great vids, keep up the good work men! *thumbs up*

[@lunacy7360]

plz do this flight test

[@rapidgoose2848]

I've been binging this in lockdown

[@krishaanthramaraj1215]

Lol same

[@theorgandude]

great job on this series, you guys have a great chemistry together which works great on video, at times you are the ultimate comedy duo, straight and funny guy. love it!

[@legolessed6073]

thank you sooooooooo much for making this series! I really wanted to get into rc plane flying but I had no idea where to start. I have been watching this series and now I feel confident enough to start my own plane build. thank you so much flight test!!

[@whopperlover1772]

Legolessed Do you already have your electronics bought? Are you on a budget? Wondering because I want to scratch build my first as well.

[@legolessed6073]

ByteMe I got my electronics already, though my receiver broke. yay...

[@whopperlover1772]

Legolessed Was it an electronics kit from them or bought it separately? What transmitter and receiver was it?

[@legolessed6073]

ByteMe it was a flysky recieved and no, it was not from flight test. it was my fault though.

[@stevstomatoe6456]

if you're making a plane, I recommend: www.horizonhobby.com/receiver-esc-dsm2-x-ember--champ--j-3-pkz3352 www.horizonhobby.com/prop-and-spinner%3A-sport-cub-s-hbz4401 www.horizonhobby.com/gearbox-with-motor%3A-champ-hbz4930 and some 1s(cell) 3.7v lipo batteries. that's pretty much the CHAMP RTF, Which I highly recommend. If you really want to build, I recommend the Flite Test mighty mini's, and their site had all the electronics made easy.

[@Addly82]

Josh S. "Its debatable, it could be magic." I love it.

[@Chio_OB]

You guys make it easy for newbs, I wish you where present in the ;ate 90's/ early 00's, woulda saved me a load of cash!

[@Snecho]

I had to figure all this out for my self when i bought a 10 year old glow P51-Mustang and had no idea how the internal components had to be set up. I'm sure this video will help a lot of people that don't know that stuff yet. And I'm very new to electrics so there's some pretty good info here for me too!

[@slinkytreekreeper]

Thanks for shortening the intro. Perfect as is, makes that sounds appealing rather than reaching for the skip

[@jefferybowden1113]

I thank you guys at flight test for all that you do, not only for putting out awsome videos, but also reaching out to kids to get them into the hobby. It keeps them focused on constructive things with their minds and hands and not focused on destructive things that most kids get into these days. Even though I'm 58, i am just now getting into the hobby and scratch building my own and hoping to get it in the air soon. Your free plan downloads help out a lot and the beginners videos that you put out are priceless. Thank you guys and keep up the good work.

[@TactiColt]

Josh Scott seems so much more confident and less camera-shy. You're doing great, man, keep it up!

[@samarthpatil4092]

This is the best channel for those interested in airplanes....

[@moonchildoforcamoon6272]

Definitely magic, I'm glad you explained the BEC as I thought it shut off the lipo at a set voltage, but now I know better

[@yawnastyfpv6942]

Could we the people (beginners/intermediates) expect to see a tutorial/walk through video that covers control systems wiring, upgrades etc.? That would amazing! Thank you fo everything thus far Gentleman.

[@Wilem35]

LOL, it's funny to hear you say the old days, It's been 30 years or so since I last flew, had a Goldberg Electra and high start for the other gliders. Fun Fun.

[@o3tomas]

That's how you make a perfect tutorial video: one acts a fool and another explains everything! Magnificent!)

[@MrDrumbe]

You guys are awesome. As a beginner I am definitely getting the knowledge and confidence to do my first flight soon. Keep up the good work. Highly recommend.

[@MG101]

I already flew, would not recommend in a small park. Got stuck in a tree. Most stressful 30 seconds. Ik it’s 9 years later but still

[@jouruji]

10 episodes? good to hear, love all this info!

[@fabiojain8942]

Good job! This video is even so easy to understand, that I, a student from germany, who is a absolute beginner in this topic, can understand it.

[@thespiritstudio]

4:54 "So you have brush... and brush-less." Hahahaha! Nice info guys, even though I know some of the things you've talked about in the series so far, I'm still pretty new. Watching to try and fill in the gaps in my knowledge (I'm a hands on learner)

[@Rcurry86]

Love this beginners series. Very helpful to those who are just getting started. Keep up the awesome videos and Thank you.

[@Admiraldna]

I am not a beginner but i really like what you guys are doing for the sport. I watch all your vids. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !!! ... Sorry for yelling :)

[@vlohnes07]

So helpful I have always wanted to fly Rc planes but needed help!

[@chrislohtt1960]

04:55 Brush and Brushless. Loved the look on Bixlers face

[@jacksawild]

I went to a hobby shop when I was 16 and he sold me a build kit for some high wing trainer. I spent days elbow deep in epoxy, balsa and dowling rods. Then I spent many hours trying to turn the engine over without losing a finger. Then I spent five minutes destroying it. I've decided to get back in to it. Thank god for RTFs.

[@BOKI797]

Josh & Josh; Really Nice job explaining everything ! ! Thanks for the Video!

[@lilricky350]

Thanks for all the content guys. You 2 work well together.

[@iZilly]

Any estimated date on when the build + plans for the new glider will be available? I sit ready with foamboard, gluegun and knife :D

[@joeburness5276]

Thanks for this video, I was just thinking it would be great if you did a controller video. I see in your other videos you adjusting your controllers and I wanted to learn more. Can’t wait to see what you guys do next. Some kind of sci fi looking retro future wild design would be cool.

[@aerofiare9985]

Would you recommend a 1500mm glider for a beginner? It's the FMS Moa RTF that I'm looking at and I thought a glider would be good because they are slow and calm.

[@laird340]

So I'm just getting into the hobby. I'm more of an engine guy. I actually started buying small nitro engines because I thought that they were cool. I found a high wing trainer in Columbus ohio with a os 40LA nitro engine. It's got the old batteries. So if I wanted to go to a bigger battery, say a 3-5 cell, would I just need a bec? My radio and receiver are both futaba on FM. I'm thinking about upgrading the system to 2.4gh. What would you suggest as far as the battery with a BEC and a 2.4ghz kit?

[@JohnDoe-ji3vd]

Are there any bundles that includes a pretty decent transmitter and all the servos, the ESC and the battery you need if you plan to build your own plane out of foam?

[@AlexanderHaggerty]

Fantastic work guys! Very helpful.

[@nathangarciamuro]

Good video, I have learn a lot with it. Are you planning to do a video on transmitters alone? Thanks.

[@alexzuga7852]

Sweet. love the glider that you guys made last episode

[@iZilly]

Actually my very first plane "wing made from styrofoam" was a completely homemade out of own plans and i never been flying a plane when i launched that, after first throw i quickly found out that it was too light in the front.. stuck a rock on the nose with duct tape and amazingly i was flying.. such a great feeling! I really want to build that glider as i want my partner to get into the hobby and it seems like a great plane to start with :)

[@GitGoodGaming]

I have an old 1995 Gas Powered Cessna (I think), 4 Channel, and still has the original everything. 8 year old me got it from a friend of my father when he had ruined the wings when he clipped it and he had subsequently lost the remote control as well... my father lost the wings... so those need completely replaced. Good thing it’s balsa wood Well more than 20 years later of no flights I am finally old and financially stable enough to get her sky worthy again! I don’t plan on flying her for quite some time and I’m planning on becoming way more familiar with the hobby first. But I definitely want to get her to run again. Her engine isn’t seized, still has its original steel propeller, engine and fuel tank/ lines. I only can pray that there’s a controller that will communicate with it and that the place I want to go to will have replacement batteries as I’m certain an over 20 year old battery pack will explode if charged. I’m so excited to get into this hobby!

[@T4TorrAnce]

My UMX Habu flew away after I hand launched it. I checked every control before take off. This happened before. Out of the box it seemed ok. Now It would quit responding 10 yrds out and keep flying up and away. Using Dxe from Xvert. I binded the transmitter previously. Do I need to do it every time? Usually, on- Trans, Battery-in-plane, fly!

[@Chio_OB]

I hope your going to talk about v-tail mixers as part of this. I have a DX6i and a DX8 but feel I could learn from some mixing advice. Oh and tell people how to use mixing on the DX6i as it's not bas simple as it should be, specifically throws. I almost killed a jetiger due to lack of throws.

[@aleixingleselias3882]

Hi guys. Thanks for all this great videos. I am wondering whether there is any UNIVERSAL transmitter in the market? one that could control any receiver, either from spektrum, futaba, etc. I've look for it but can't find any. Also, would that be technically possible?

[@mute8s]

Cool Thanks! That is just the sort of info I was looking for. It is much appreciated.

[@Rchina]

Brush and brush........less!.. Hahahahahaha so funny!..

[@lawrencelarocque3553]

Good stuff. Very informative

[@tylerdigregorioaubin722]

Do i need to plug the battery into the receiver into the kk2 board and the reviewer or will the esc power the reviewer FYI I am building a quad. Do i need a cable going from my battery to my receiver or no if I do what type of cable?

[@eoin483]

can you do a video on how to make a dx5e with retracts cause i bought the apprentice based on your great advice and i dont want to have dual rates i want retracts. is there a way or do i have to buy a dx6i.

[@ColeAviation]

Great job guys! Keep up the awesome work!

[@asifimatellu9280]

As far as control surfaces go, sims are 100% accurate. I learned how to fly 6ch Heli on sims 5 years ago. I then bought my 1st 6ch 1 year later and it's still flying today. 100% credit to flying sims. If you are truly interested in this hobby, Your first purchase should definitely be one of these Txs you are talking about, a sim and "USB Dongle(s)" that are all well known to work together. Do not buy randomly, be sure all are meant to work together. Learn to fly, then purchase your Aircraft(s).

[@boomerangfreak]

no they are all the same you just need to have enough channels. Like most basic planes use just 4 channels (throttle, rudder, elevator, aileron) while more channels are needed if u want to add flaps or gear. But the good thing is that for multi rotors you do not need a channel per motor. You only need 4 channels (throttle, Yaw, pitch and roll) those are basic helicopter channels and are again the only thing you need for basic copters. The flight controller will take care of the esc and motors.

[@nathanheaston7796]

I'm building my own remote controller in the 2.4ghz range, is there an rx/tx product you guys would recommend that would work with a micro-controller?

[@VoylinsLife]

any suggestions on where to buy the electric parts seperate to put in a self made plane? :o

[@kmells100]

These guys are the best reviewers ever, but why did they spell "FlightTest" wrong? (your the best guys!)

[@brennensnyder9236]

what if im just buying a transmitter for a bnf plane, do i need to buy a receiver or will the bnf be equipped with the electronics already

[@StoryClipsz]

the bnf will have all the electronics including the receiver. You can bind to it if your transmitter is compatible. It should say on the box which transmitters are compatible.

[@mute8s]

What are your opinions on the transmitters that have the usb simulator function built in? How close do the simulators simulate actual flying?

[@geneticallyinferior1]

maybe to you. he may seem more confident in his rc abilities but remember that he is the ringer that was brought on to this show. it's just like a sports show. scott is the professional journalist and bixler is the celebrity athlete

[@badrahmed9591]

How do i know if the esc have an enternal bec ?

[@heatherryan9820]

So, no flight controllers in fixed-wing aircraft? (I tried quadcopters before coming to fixed-wing)

[@bielzimdoidao]

Hey guys. I'm planning to use a drone's parts to build a rc plane. Would it be possible, like, to use the circuit board (not sure bout the name.. not my first language but I think that u can have some idea what I'm talking about) to install or to weld the servos on it? Would I need anything else. I know that its not the best or easier way or idea, just trying to have some fun and challenge, though.. hahahh . Thanks

[@lolmadmaxlol]

Great Video as usual :) but one thing I missed was a flight of this awsome plane design :P

[@yousufalbalushi8253]

Am losing ma money, In 2 months 3 ESC been damaged. Could you plz explain more about amps? Ex: I have motor with 40A, 1-what would happen if I use ESC with 50A or 60A? 2-what would happen if I use ESC with 20A or 30A? What are your recommendations of good ESC amps for my 40A motor?

[@Fullkornsglass]

Hi, Great job, guys. Where can I buy that warbird on the wall at 9:00.

[@TheFirefighter1247]

I'm still wondering about cost I used to race battery rc off road and straight axle it seemed like everything was expensive from top to bottom I got out of racing just as brushless motors came out. I have a typhoon q5 4k drone I dropped about a grand for everything is that what I'm looking at to get into planes?

[@Jonzey42]

im getting in to the hobby cuz i love planes. i have three of them but only one is from a reputable company lol, its a four channel plane. But now im gonna try to get a trainer and simulator. so now that ive seen 1-10 i have a ? about control throws how do i set them up can you do a general vid on how to set them up and measurements. Please.....

[@cjeremie]

Excellent as usual

[@MrFoster91]

Keep up the awesome work, nice info

[@Huntoutdoor]

like always .... Good work....South Africa

[@kenpappas9520]

Any advice as to how to select a UBEC for your quad X?

[@Kennyinfo]

great stuff guys.. are you also going into multicopters?

[@allyourcode]

The thing I'm most interested in learning about is what transmitter/controllers are compatible with what receivers. Sounds like only some products from one manufacturer can talk to only some products from the same manufacturer? Are there no common standards that allow different manufacturers to talk to each other?

[@allyourcode]

Also, if only some receivers and controllers are compatible, how do I choose? Seems like if one determines the other, I need to think more carefully about what products to use? What do I need to think about when making that choice? Does it even matter very much?

[@allyourcode]

Ah, episode 8 explains that products from different manufacturers are not compatible. Darn. That leaves my second question: which horse do I hitch my wagon to?

[@camdencobalt1814]

So is there a certain type of transmitter you should get? And how do you know if they go with the receiver you get?

[@user-kc8py2kg4g]

Who knows Camden

[@user-kc8py2kg4g]

Lol u broke it

[@stevstomatoe6456]

there are two kinds of them, spektrum, and something else. spektrum includes DSM2 and DSMX, the radio(controller) will usually say, and the reciever will also say "compatible with___and __" you just gotta read everything.

[@Drednox1]

Hobbyking came out with a pulse jet! Time to review it!! Pulse jet! Pulse jet! Pulse jet fpv style!

[@j.k.j.j.k.j.99]

why wasnt the battery centered? it looks like its mounted on the wing.. wouldnt that make it unbalanced?

[@flying4nature]

Nice projects! bye from Switzerland, team flying4nature

[@b4566bb]

Brilliantly simple!!!

[@joew5101]

Why don't you have a BEC for each one of your servos? Or are they built in. I don't want my servos to go up in blue smoke.

[@ignasanchezl]

There is only one BEC. The battery is connected to the motor controller (ESC), the motor controller is connected to the motor and to the radio system. The motor uses a high voltage battery, the high voltage is not suitable for your receiver and servos. To provide power to the radio system, the motor controller drops down the voltage from the battery from a high voltage to 5 or 6 volts. This power then goes into the radio system, it powers the receiver and the servos.

[@DUBSTEPMASTERism]

Bixler, just admit that it is magic ;)

[@zhuopingsun1830]

Hello, I come from China, I would like to ask you what you used the receiver and the remote control ? what brand?

[@bobpugh6430]

I'm just wondering what is the difference between a surface radio and an arrow radio , thanks

[@felcon0razorhawk82]

great info you are giving here but what happened with josh's manta he is working on can we get an update?

[@GamerPerkzNoob]

can u guys put a couple of websites for us in the uk to get planes. thanks for the great content

[@benjahnz]

Josh Senior continues to hone the art of patronizing.

[@MartyLJ57]

Okay then, for the Simple Soarer Glider I need a BEC 4ch BEC Receiver, correct??????.

[@faredreyes2584]

when ever you buy a resiver does it comes with the controler ?

[@nathankennedy8704]

No. However, sometimes when you buy a controller(transmitter) they could come with a receiver.

[@Trainedn00bdotcom]

I see a new challenge coming.

[@geraldcates7785]

When I was in college learning about electronics, I studied under a professor from Scotland (Professor Starrs), who expounded on his theory about "What makes electronics work?" According to this theory, each and every electronic part (resistor, microchip, transistor, etc...) is made with a little bit of smoke built in! The theory states that, IF you let that smoke out, that electronic part will NEVER work again! I even proved that theory a couple of times. (All "tongue-in-cheek, obviously! 🤣 🤣)

[@rick1969ful]

Guys , silly question , but can i use my old 7 channel and 9 channel transmitters to work a drone ?

[@michaelkelley4275]

my take on longer flight times would be to stick with the recommended battery size and double your "fuel" by using another battery the same size,but hooked up in parallel rather than series,giving you more time but more weight,as the battery gets used it doesn't loose phsyical weight like gas/glow,so you will loose some performance

[@xcanofwoopass]

what are the controllers FliteTest uses and what is a very good one?

[@UnloadingMouse]

da one wit buttons

[@elmosan]

Usually the ESC has a rating for the voltage it can accept. So a 30A ESC might be only rated for up to 3S. If you put anything more than a 3cell, smokes machine.

[@InstructablesDIY]

Almost 100,000 subscribers!!!

[@phnmare]

6:51 today is 4th of July! what a coincidence!

[@giselleibarra8092]

Hello, I have a question, I have the Hobby zone Super Cub and there is a little gray wire sticking out, I was wondering where that goes, can someone please give me a detailed answer or show me a video, it would help a lot, thank you.

[@lmdetect]

The whole UBEC thing confuses me. If I decide on an external bec, how do I determine what size?

[@fish3170]

Are all ESCs and recievers compatible?

[@amithrao8127]

can u guys tell me from what have u attatched ur servos n ur rudder with

[@TheMariusCG]

Hello! I have a question :) my receiver has an operating voltage of 4 to 8.4 V, can I use it safely with a 11.1V LiPo 3 cell with 1800mAh? Oh, and the receiver is a FCX 6 Pro 6 channel, does it go well with a standard "Futaba S3003 Standard" servo? And if this set-up is ok... meaning will it burn up when I plug ut all up, or will it just run for a minute and stuff like this...? Thank you for the answer in advance! :) PS: my engine control thingy is a 20 A Hobby King Red Brick... does it have a BEC?

[@maxantonweber]

Yes. Simply plug your LiPo in the ESC, it should work.

[@TheMariusCG]

Okay :D thank you. And, for example how much time is a good medium flight time; for example I get about 4 minutes of flight time off this 3S 11.1 V 1800mAh and about 6 minutes of flight time off a 2500mAh and this same motor. Is that good? :)

[@maxantonweber]

4 minutes are not very much. I get around 12 minutes with my Quad.

[@TheMariusCG]

I managed to get the specs up to 14 minutes of flight time on a 700g thrust... with a 2500mAh 3 cell... and a nice 10.5A motor. But I might get it up even more 'cause the the plane wont weigh that much and a plane can fly with about 35% T/W ratio. So it's all good. Currently I'm waiting for my Turnigy 6X 2.4GHz transmiter... 3 weeks... can't wait to get a few hundred hours on a sim before I even start the build :-D thank you for the help so far :-) I'm as noob as they come to RC flight :-)) but I'm designing my own trainer/stol plane using what I learned so far in 3 years of studying aerospace engineering... but I wonder how a P-38 style pusher trainer would be :-D

[@fr8069]

I'm new to this and looking for some help. What all do I need to get started to build a plane as on in the videos. Could someone put a part list together as like what the have on that plane here .

[@tahosrfr]

Josh how do I know if my ESC has a built in BEC or if I need an external one? Tnx

[@stevstomatoe6456]

if the ESC has the battery cable and also the 3 wire connector thing. you plug that in to the controller board to give it power and also to get signal.

[@yochezron]

hi, i bought frsky d8r ii plus receiver with djt moudle, the receiver have numbers by the slots instead of the words as on the spektrum receiver as here 3:37 but the instruction doesn't say for what every numbered slot supposed to be and where to connact the esc and the servos. can someone please help me?

[@Chio_OB]

Looking forward to the ebec stuff!

[@AmandeepRashwan]

does your online shop deliver international

[@joshadams3957]

Is there a place were I can buy all the electronics and radio in one bundle?

[@itrealnibba5276]

How about Amazon.com?