This Plane is Lit! | Night Radian FT

[@RobertKliethermes]

Love hearing the old background music.

[@DanielKezar]

1:28 i love how you guys still use clips from the old episodes... that way i can reminisce about "the good ol days"

[@forthwithtx5852]

Here come the UFO reports.

[@rayjones3212]

I wonder how many people have seen these and thought they were indeed, UFO's?

[@StarCop97]

Loving it! Back in the day I had a Spirit of 76 glider that I modified by installing a small Cox .049 engine! Thanks for sharing!

[@colt.45rc76]

I love my radian, my record for flight time is 2.5 hours! I had extra time and a lot of thermals! Next one that you need is a night P-51!

[@gertnood]

I bought one on Saturday, although I planned to test fly it before dark, didn't work out. So first flight was 11:15pm, and it was fantastic. This thing flies great, and it will ride some very light lift too. On Sunday it was warmish, but grey sky, cool ground from rain and a bit of snow Friday. I specked it out twice in 4-5 knot lift.. surprised the heck out of me. The lights are fantastic, you can see the thing for miles. First night flights - make sure you can find the panic switch quickly while you sort out your visual cues. The nose on view is not as well lit as some may like, but you'll figure out pretty quick what's going on. The instructions recommend a 1350mAh 3S, which is hogwash. The model needs all the weight of a 2200 3S up front, with only the end of the battery stuffed into the rear cavity and the rest riding piggyback in the radio compartment. Even then, the CG was about 3/8" too far back and I added weight just behind the motor, in front of the receiver. So far, big thumbs up! With rudder and elevator only, you won't be making any STOL landings.. so plan accordingly for your approach.

[@gertnood]

OK - the above is needed to achieve the CG in the manual... From what I have read and based on my own trials so far, I am beginning to think that when E-Flite was deciding what the mandatory errors in this model's instruction manual would be, they settled on the CG and battery recommendation. Others have reported flying at 3.25", 3" etc. Mine is now back at almost 3" with a 2200 3S and no additional weight, and I far prefer the performance there.

[@slam854]

My FT Radian just arrived. Tomorrow will be the build. Conscendo Evolution is also awaiting first flight. I am really looking forward to putting air time on both of these beautiful birds.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Hey Josh, I really appreciate all you do for the hobby. You deserve all of your success and popularity. This is my first glider. Thanks.

[@thorondor1593]

I just made my first scratch-build after about 2 years of watching FT, an FT Long-EZ chuck glider modified to look like the Larrymobile. It has too little vertical stabilization and is not balanced at all, but it flies. I am not satisfied. BUT I WILL CONTINUE. Shout out to all the encouragement and fun FT provides.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

The Radian is the J-3 Cub of the hobby world

[@garrykennedy5484]

Then what is the J-3 Cub??? LOL

[@colt.45rc76]

Garry Kennedy the radian of the GA world!

[@muttbone01]

I've been flying some version of the Radian for some time now, an I have to say that the Night Radian is my favorite. It's such a majestic wing in late dusk hours, an it slope-soars so peacefully. On the banks of The Outer Banks, it just hangs dead still against the wind, not moving forward at all, an a sight that brings everyone out, a lot of times people wanting to have a go at it, but of course,...no. Lol

[@RIPbiker13]

I’ve been watching the channel since 2011, about the time you went up I guess. I think it’s so cool how the channel has exploded and over the past week, 14k new subs is incredible! Great work guys! I love the content and have so much fun building and flying. I can’t thank you enough for the years of fun. I buy my components from you whenever possible and I am very happy with what I’ve received. Can’t wait to see what’s in store for the future!

[@mmmasterscross7915]

Josh thanks for the video. I have been waiting for the FliteTest Radian to be ready to order and I ordered my Radian on Thursday awaiting it s arrive on Wednesday. Thank for sharing it with the rest of us in RC community

[@G56AG]

I bought a Radian about a year after they came out, I love that plane, super relaxing to fly and as mentioned it uses cheap 1300mah batteries. I LOVE the lights! Back when I was younger we would fly till we couldn't see the planes anymore, it would have been so nice to have all the lights back then, I am super excited to see this new plane. THANKS FOR AN OUTSTANDING NEW PRODUCT.

[@jgplanes5183]

Can’t wait to get my hands on one of these someday. I’ve had my sights on this since FFE. Awesome plane!

[@BlacksheepMediaNZ]

Great to see the radian back!

[@Bob814u]

I just retired. Do you have the plane with a left turn signal that blinks and you can't turn it off??? LOL!!

[@sinformant]

Move here to Oklahoma, most cars either don't have turn signals or people don't know how to use them so it may save you time not having to remember to turn them off lol

[@Crypt1cmyst1c]

don't forget having to pay to use every damn road.

[@ethanrichardson5168]

I feel like I know you guys from watching your videos !

[@kevinshen9391]

me too

[@BigAlFPV17]

What an awesome plane. Excellent video Josh!! Great to see you & the crew the other day

[@miklosko3355]

Woooow. Now that's what I would call real hours of fun. I have the umx radian and it has survived some winds and some first time slope soaring yes I know it's powered glider but it can be fun in the winds and I had passed the transmitter to 2 other guys and they can fly now. And now...This bigger version just made my day. 😍 I'm hooked. And the lights are just a bonus that I welcome at any time. It's slow flying,hangs up there for hours if you know how. Damn you FT and Horizon hobby....go ahead , just take my money . 😂😊

[@nadeemimran1651]

light the night ( wonderful world ) !

[@whome7004]

Flite Test Josh Nothing makes me happier than here about your Dad and You . I feel like the best way to some this channel up is Making Great Memories with Family. Nothing will Trump that! NO PUN INTENDED

[@jonas2431]

Love it. Took the leds of the night air and put them in a radion which is a great plane

[@CalebT_RC]

Could you try foamboard B-25 please

[@sankaranramanarayanan6878]

Here's my tested FT-style swappable version brother :) MiniacRC Mini B25 (A-pack) Build video and plans are provided on the article! www.flitetest.com/articles/ft-style-mighty-mini-b25-mitchell-build

[@SolarWebsite]

www.flitetest.com/articles/swappable-b25-mitchell-twin-enginehttp-www-youtu Happy building!

[@tylerlewis4017]

I want to thank you too cause I wouldn’t learned anything about the rc hobby with out you guys

[@PyroThunder]

Ordered one a few weeks ago from horizon. Waiting for it to arrive in the mail! Should be getting here very soon

[@BuildCreation]

Looking so good!

[@BRIANFORWARD1]

Hi Brought myself a NR for Christmas took it out today for the first time 3mph breeze WHAT A FANTASTIC PLANE I WAS RUNNING IT ON A 3S 2200 90c lipo after an hour I landed it SMOOOOTH AS SILK WELL DONE BRILLIANT PLANE Brian London

[@earthsciteach]

I can't imagine not having a Radian in my hangar. I cannot wait for the Radian fly at FFOH next summer!

[@AndrewJimmy2011]

I wish I had ordered one of these at FFE this summer! Looks like a really fun plane.

[@ronstewart9792]

Been flying a radian for a couple of years, have to buy one of these.

[@adi-yf3vs]

Congratulations Josh, You truly are an inspiration to all of us with your passion for the hobby. You and the flitetest team really have gotten so many people (including myself) into the hobby.

[@Georgewrigley]

Awesome plane. Love it guys 😊✈️👍

[@bryanmadewell8896]

The RC world keeps getting better and better, and now flite test guys make it economical to get into RC, horizon puts in the lights, and the two together it equals family memories that will be shared and carried on for generations. You cant put a value on that.

[@DuffusMonkey]

This is just too cool. I have never bought anything ARF but I might have to buy this

[@nerys71]

darned right. I freaking loved my radian. gonna have to get another sometime. maybe this one. the big thing for me is the near vertical climb capability. this was critical. I have no depth perception so I can't "tell" where my plane is relative to ground obstacles (meaning I tend to run into trees) the near vertical capability eliminates that I can just point the nose nearly vertical and power up and away from any ground clutter in short order. that was huge for me. just huge. Did they reinforce the tail weak point at the small of the tail before the stab? way to flexy and weak their. did not like the pro. too wibbly wobbly and the heavier mass was no joy. but the original radian (like this one) AMAZING aircraft. damned near anyone can learn to fly on one of these.

[@steelydanfan100]

I am going to get one. I noticed you did not set your prop brake to OFF. It is a must for a glider !

[@junuhunuproductions]

Flies great!

[@Morpheus852]

I need it! :D I could see it in person and it is super awesome!

[@isaaclyonsf1]

Awesome! Saw this plane on horizons website, been waiting for this video!

[@GBLynden]

Isaac Lyons Should I get one Issac?

[@jellyman1735]

Looks really cool. I haven't bought any RC stuff in a while but i might get this (I lost my old Radian attempting FPV for the first time). Always like to support Flite Test since they really inspired me to get into RC airplanes / drones.

[@GaragebandandBeyond]

Looking good!

[@colt.45rc76]

On one of my flights with the regular radian, I had a two and a half hour flight time on one battery!

[@gwacstore5406]

this made my day you and the commenters here are amazing thx ya'll

[@hellspawnfpv8363]

Nice and bright!!

[@SkipBuiltRC]

Ok after two days talking to Horizon tech support, IT WAS DETERMINED that the correct CG is 3 inches or 76.2mm from the leading edge of the wings. They need to change the typo and issue a Bulletin.

[@ronsiler5590]

Very Interesting information. Horizon Hobbies needs to get this data change published very quickly. CG is 3 inches, not 2.5 inches as the manual states.

[@gasperbucinel]

This glider need ailerons!!

[@stringsattached67]

Nah not with the polyhedral wing's

[@1984james]

Please hurry up and ship some to the uk, im definitely going to be having one of these :-)

[@danielharman4437]

When Alex told me that the radian at Flitefest was a special flitetest edition radian I honestly thought he was joking😂

[@mapleacrefarm]

I got the notification for this video, and I was so excited, I paused another video that I was watching so I could watch this one! LOL I can't wait until I get my Night Radian!

[@GBLynden]

I have a question about the lights that I can't get a clear answer on anywhere. Are you able to make the lights completely static with no movement or color change? I like the concept of being able to adjust things, but for me, I want a Night Flyer that does not look like Las Vegas in the sky. GB

[@GBLynden]

I ordered it and will let people know one way or the other lol

[@mikefas5406]

199 and you only need your radio and a battery. That's a great price. I love flying right before dark. Can't stand that sun beating on me or looking into it. Never had luck with gliders. Never really caught a thermal but looks like fun regardless.

[@BobMonkeypimp]

At least it's a powered glider so you can take it nice & high.

[@rileykairc]

Have heard the cg is wrong in the instructions what's it meant to be as I have just got one and don't want to break it on my first ever flight am a newbie lol and I bought a bind and fly what transmitter do I need that is cheap but good keep up the fantastic videos

[@taftjackgreen]

What about the a10 build? Upgrade on the rear propeller? What happened?

[@finnleithomczyk5292]

almost 1 million subs!! you can do it!!

[@jimgregory6185]

Is this a good platform for beginners? What controller should i get with the thought of moving up to something more like an A10 or P51 down the road?

[@CalebT_RC]

This Radian is the best glider ever I love you guys

[@paulnr27]

I'm about to get some lights on a plane. Could you do a "how to" installation video for homebuilders or retro fitting? That would be helpful.

[@anthonyr5507]

Preordered! Available end of october in France, i can't wait !! Can you please make a test video like for the Radiant XL ? Thank you !

[@Gc40895]

I have a FlySky FS-I6 AFHDS. Is this compatible with the Spektrum receiver in the BNF version? Or will I need to buy the one without a receiver and use my own? Apologies for the newbie question!

[@shannonnewman3091]

it's a Great Horizon Hobby infomercial

[@victorrisk6098]

LOVE IT!!!!!! Ordering mine today!

[@wulfpv]

You guys should build a "Radio Tower" at the gold course you bought.... Like an ATC tower but for people to go up high and fly their planes and wings far distances without trees in the way.

[@larrytaylor2692]

Do you think they will do this with the radian pro? I love the radian pro so I really hope so.

[@smoothvirus]

I learned to fly on a Radian back 8 years ago.

[@MCsCreations]

Looks pretty nice! 😃

Hi. Great video... I still flight my BIX3 almost all weekend and publish my videos about what a I learn with him and all can learn too. It's a great RC Airplane to learn, I say that in all my videos. The fact of BIX3 have landing gear is advantage in my opinion to learn to do great landings. And have Flaps... Be welcome and again, thanks very much for this review, best regards!

[@wynnfpv]

Nice guys!

[@Spitflies]

This thing looks super fun, but at $200 dollars I think I would be too scared to ever fly it 😱 I'm new to the hobby though I think I'll start with scratch building until I gain a little more confidence in my piloting skills.

[@ConnorWeller]

I love seeing Josh back on the channel, I'm not a fan of the other guys. They seem really nice and I have nothing against them but Josh has a better presence on video by far

[@SliverRc]

I'm bidding on this plane!

[@rileykairc]

Does this plane come with the ready to fly kit come with the transmitter with it

[@EvanMJones]

Looks like the LEDs are addressable - could you use them to provide info back to pilot? Green for ascending, red for descending, battery level....

[@BencoutFR]

What a good idea! +1

[@DanielKezar]

is there a version available that is not BNF? PNF would be great so i dont have to pay for an expensive spektrum rx im not gonna use

[@DiyEcoProjects]

LOL cool !!! now all you need is a 20w speaker put into it of some UFO sounds and youre sorted :)

[@iknowaguy1564]

A BIG OLLEEEEE BADDY! WOOOO

[@jksjksjks85]

Hi FliteTest, could you try to build the Chance Vought V-173 (flying pancake) or the Convair XFY-1 Pogo (vertical takeoff plane)? I would love to see these experimental planes as a RC version.

[@manuelmezagamess7971]

Through it off a mountain and see how far it goes

[@horaciorcastillo9848]

ITS A GHOST ! WOOOOOOWWW !

[@lacucaracha111111]

Next Flightfest , mass Night Radian FT formationflight

[@sarto7bellys]

Do you guys have an outlet in the UK?

[@BRIANFORWARD1]

Hi ya I've just brought a e flite night flite radian.....been following your channel for ages.... haven't flow it yet ..flow lots of 4channel and I was wondering about cutting the wings putting servos on and creating ailerons ........what problems am I going to encounter Brian London

[@rileykairc]

just bought one of these how would you fit a camera to this and what would you use

[@gracklefpv8811]

What a beautiful flying airplane! I would love to buy one and add ailerons and a 600Mw FPV VTX! Have some fun 4 channel, long range, smooth flyer! Awesome video as always Flite test! (Ps thanks for commenting on my Instagram post Alex and josh!)

[@TheRattleSnake3145]

Ailerons makes this plane fly worse. Buy a plane with them already in.

[@theGermanPrintingNerd]

WOW absolute COOL :-))

[@cooksey47]

Yyyaaasssss! I already bought one! Can’t wait!

[@davidbronicki5024]

Problem is I am running out of places to fly. The feds are going to make it even harder for this Hobby.

[@webrambler88]

Do you live in the so-called Land of the Free? 😂🤣

[@Jimbo-in-Thailand]

Seems like a fun powered glider but $199 seems a bit expensive for an incomplete Bind-n-Fly 3-channel foamie kit.

[@xureality]

Have to pay for all that RGB somehow :)

[@Jimbo-in-Thailand]

xureality - Hahaha! Yeah, that must be it!

[@stringsattached67]

Spectrum receiver with safe LED lighting brushless motor ' magnetic clear cockpit 30 amp ESC ' goes together in 10 minutes $199.00 seems cheap to me .

[@CaptainJohn]

I love y’all! I’m planing on going to Oshkosh, will you guys be there?

[@Dudeman9339]

Lit AF (awesome fun)

[@jacksonbaynes2955]

Saw this on horizon hobbies! will definitely buy!!

[@GBLynden]

Jackson Baynes Hobby

[@137bob3d]

there's one for sale on ebay today. gonitrohobbies , and a inquiry to them about ailerons or not was that it has them. then here on your video you talk 3-channel. clear this up please. also , is the belly re-enforced for hard grass/dirt landings like the Walrus ?

[@naturesound2482]

Hello I wanna ask my propeller size is 1060 and how many kv motor should i use ..the origin with the glider is 1400 kv...

[@mikaguitars1477]

Just flew my first rc plane ever its a simple storch . It flys amazing did some rolls lol

[@priyanthapeiris890]

i am thinking about getting into the hobby but all the videos in starter planes are really old so do you think you could do a video on that thank you

[@locoworks8179]

if they bring out the PRO version with lights i'd have one, AS3X isn't that much help on models with no ailerons

[@FeatherwayAirlines]

You should do a commercial (737, a320, 777 etc) RC Jet challenge for under $200 and to see who's can carry the most weight. I built a 737 for under $200. That would be fun. BTW that's a nice plane.

[@atelusyrujgnkj5535]

Wish i lived in the US so I could order one!

[@spectrud]

i saw ur plane at a hobbies store im a big fan

[@ParaglidingManiac]

Suggestion - a 16ft wingspan all cardboard and scotch tape glider. I did it, can you?