Flysky GT5 6-channel Radio First Look

[@RCReviewChannel]

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[@josbarhorst]

Congrats! You deserve it... your reaction at the end was priceless!

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[@RallyandTrail]

RC Review Merry Christmas bro 👍🏻🎉🎉🎉

[@everythingjacksrc7201]

Merry Christmas 🎄 mate I love your videos.

[@rc4life578]

Hey whats up! is there any manual on fs gt5? cant find any(

[@PaulRawlins2]

I love how easy it is to tell the level of awesome sauce a product has, just by watching your face. 10 seconds in - huge smile the whole video. :D

[@InvisiMan2006]

Been running one for over a year now. Set it up on six different rigs from the tiny Orlandoo to my TRX4 defender. Love it!

[@RCReviewChannel]

From the tiny Defender to the big Defender. :) Great share.

[@charlesthompson1026]

Do you still have cruise control?

[@jim52970]

thanx for the in-depth review. bought one for Everest 10 still only $75 on Amazon in 3-23-24 even greater buy than before considering inflation rate. I've spent hundreds on a futuba decades back not close to the value available now. this controller is a must have for a crawler with a rear steer servo. setting allow easy mode switching from normal steer, just rear steer, both steer or "Crab walk" steer. This remote is amazing!!!

[@sicboy83]

Just ordered this radio. Watched a few of your videos. Im just now getting into rc drag racing. Crawling has always intrigued me though.

[@gerardvailoces646]

been loving mine so far. worth the money.

[@seanhamilton4175]

I've got 2 of these. They're great :)

[@redline6871]

Hey great review and looks like a great radio ill have to get one to check it out for the next build.

[@mitch_smith]

Received one yesterday. Pretty excited to try it out.

[@RCReviewChannel]

It is legit. Take a time to learn it and it will pay off. So much power.

[@rvlyssup]

I run 2 GT5s, one runs all my crawlers (6 total) and the other runs my 2 Baja Rey trucks, ARRMA SENTON 6S, & Infraction. Getting one with my AXE was a huge bonus.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Really good to hear they work well on those ballistic beasts.

[@ZenShooter749]

Nice reviews Kuya! Good thing I discovered your channel. =)

[@mickd8188]

Watched you flysky footage this morning before work, just finished work 15mins ago and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON 20,000 SUBS Well done team 👍

[@RCReviewChannel]

so stoked!!!!

[@mickd8188]

Cool radio, flysky have always offered great value for money and people on a tight budget with a decent product.. Hopefully other rtr manufacturers will get it and what the people want and offer better radios included. Congratulations on a great channel guys and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year Cheers mate

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on Mick D. We like nice stuff that doesn't let RC'ers down. Even better is when they're at a good price and are reachable for more hobbyists! This is one of them.

[@Andre_M_3D]

I have owned several radios like the flysky gt3..radiolink 6 channel with avc and the flysky gt5 and the gt5 is my favorite for the money. I have also used the spektrum radios however they are nice but receivers are too expensive when they have AVC. I was able to buy 3 of the 6 channel receivers with avc for the gt5 for the same price as one of the spektrum ones. Best value for money.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Crazy value.

[@dirtyfingersninja]

Just got this coming my way. Gonna be a nice upgrade

[@NTJ666]

Time for a sub. Your reviews have always been chill and very informative. Happy hols from the UK.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on, much appreciated. Starting to edit better now too.

[@nitrofreakmanho]

Good review👍🏽. I just ordered two of these radios after I saw your last review on the truck..glad you did a review on just the radio. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Right on bud. Merry xmas.

[@nitrofreakmanho]

RC Review my radio arrived..the quality is quite impressive at this price point! I have a question for you, can I use this radio for the TRX4 with the locking diffs and the two speed tranny? If so, what channels would you recommend to use for that? I plan on making a servo winch as well in the near future which I’m hoping I can also run directly from the radio. Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated for the diff/tranny setup. Thanks!

[@nitrofreakmanho]

NVM..I think I got it sorted out, I’m going by to try channel 3 for the two speed, channels 5&6 for the locking diffs and channel 4 for the servo winch. I haven’t tried it yet but I think that should work. Update: worked like a charm! I made a servo winch works great with the 3 way switch👍🏽

[@woodcox0171]

Thanks for the review. Setting mine up today.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@gregoryduvall4758]

Is there a 3 position switch? Like for a trx4 locking diffs? On the traxxas, position 1, unlocked, position 2, front locked, position 3, both locked, how would I do this with this radio?

[@tonyallen9131]

You forgot to mention that it has a inbuilt gyro in the receiver plus the ability to fine tune it, most radios that do have some sort of AVC (gyro) just have the ability to turn it on or off or maybe a dial to turn it up or down, normally only really high end radios have the option of fine tuning the gyro and that makes a massive difference on how much a gyro can actually do.

[@jdssurf]

Some pry have covers just to protect the screens when it’s on the work bench and such.

[@kevingoodrich3050]

Channel 4 is a 3 position switch, I think the rest are 2 position.

[@evoxer87]

Anybody could confirm this feature 3pos switch on ch4? Thank you

[@johnbasterson7938]

Channel 3 is a single click button. Channel 4 is a 3 position switch. Channel 5 is a knob. Channel 6 is a knob. The knobs have a neutral position then a + and - range.

[@extec101]

CH4 could be for the crawler guys that use winch, in out and off.

[@rcbif101]

My GT3B decided to die, so I got one of these coming. Pretty weird, it working one day, then the next day the range went down to 2ft. New batteries, different receivers, different operating location, and resoldering the tax antenna didn't help. Guess I got my money out of it though. Kinda annoying gotta get new receivers though.

[@imchris5000]

this made me buy one of these I just put the axe system in my car having a hell of a time getting the tqi receiver to work

[@RCReviewChannel]

that's what we run. Working well hopefully.

[@thegreatrc9302]

I have a TRX 4. Can you assign cruise control to the GT5? Cause that has a set button on my traxxas radio and uses the multiknob function. How would that translate to the GT5? Thanks

[@billderas3420]

Merry Christmas Francis I am coming down from Reno tomorrow to stay and crawl in the Highway 1 crew territory (Rockaway Beach).

[@RCReviewChannel]

Oh man, I might do that. Pescadero for sure if the weather is descent.

[@shaynejenkins446]

the gt5 is awesome because of the 4ws. but the best use of gt5 is the servo knobs. so you can independently steer the rear while steering the front at the same time. not a lot of transmitters have knobs so easily accessible

[@bocah2pantai]

Like your deep review video, please the next review radiolink rc4gs

[@BlindGuyRc]

I think I'm buying one now haha. Thanks for the review.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Hope you enjoy it! It's one of the best deals in RC.

[@ryanhodges2296]

I was looking for a radio to put in a RC10 I'm building for my Dad. This looks like it will work perfectly. I ordered one from Amazon. Thanks for the review.

[@dennisbeekelaar1397]

Very nice! I ended up buying one and it is amazing! One question. How did you manage that crawling with the jogshuttle at the end of the clip?

[@joerutkowsky3261]

You forgot to mention that is comes standard with a gyro in the receiver. And you can tune it with the remote.

[@lepiaf128]

Hi the I purchased this Gt5 , I am new to the hobby, the thing is I have no idea to calibrate this GT5 to my rc crawler, it would be great I you had a video to show a basic calibration for a crowler, thanks

[@Oldmonstrosityshop]

Can you set the end points on the diff servos on the trx4 with this?

[@RCReviewChannel]

mos definitely

[@jaxxon3998]

The manual doesnt say and I cant find info on the net or KZbin. When you scroll to the ABS tab what are the functions of the sub-menu BRK, DLY, CYC, TGP, DTY and what do these abbreviations mean?

[@MrBen1471]

j ai commandé cette radio, je l attends avec impatience,merci pour cette vidéo tres precise, merry christmas everybody to france!!!

[@RCReviewChannel]

Merci!

[@justins6465]

I have it and really like it🔥👍 but there are no videos explaining what all the functions do exactly. I think a full tutorial video on functions would be awesome with real life examples. Your a great informative channel and I hope you would consider doing one. It's manual tells nothing😵😃😀😃

[@RCReviewChannel]

Rrrrright? :)

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

Justin M You can download an instruction manual on line that has more detail than what comes with the unit. I think there are 2 online, the later version of the 2 is more detailed from memory. Great radio mate! 👍🦘🇦🇺

[@justins6465]

@@outbackrcaustralia4895 I think I've seen one of them but I need a video with real life examples of each. I don't understand what some of that stuff does I've played with my radio and just can't get a good grasp on it.

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

@@justins6465 Yeh you're right, a video explaining the finer points would be great. I use the stability control and found it to work well once I experimented with it.

[@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916]

can you program the throttle rate to one of the dials up top? the channel dials? i love a remote where i can control the throttle sensitivity with a turn dial on the go without menue scrolling

[@nicholasbirch9572]

If I wanted to program my lights for my Trx-6, could I use the nob of channel 6 to go through off-on-and run through some different colors based on how much I turn the knob?

[@floydmoats]

After watching your video, I purchased the FlySky FS-GT5, nice review, thank you. The range on the radio I have is very, very bad. I'm lucky to get my truck out to 100 feet. I'm at a loss as to what might be the problem. Is there anything you can think of that may be an issue? Thanks for any help you may provide.

[@ChrisKnowlesTube]

Great video as always. I think this will be my next upgrade for my rig so I can control the winch and lights remotely. What was the yellow bodied crawler at the end of the video please? I would like one of those bodies.

[@RCReviewChannel]

That is a Redcat Scout. We cut and modded it ourselves. 20 hours of work.

[@rc_andyghee]

How do you have control over the throttle with channel 5?? Is it plugged into channel 5 one the receiver. Can you still use the trigger and have channel 5 control the the acceleration or drag break. I'm having issues have both of them function together like on my cheap hsp controller where you have the knob plus trigger contol

[@beomon3449]

Long time channel subscriber and just noticed you use an Olympus camera for filming. Am I correct? I use it too and just keep wondering whether to upgrade, but looks like it is more than enough. Was wondering what exact model you use. Cheers

[@Rc-Adventurers]

I’m using HW1080 with Flysky radio. Can I somehow use GT5 to adjust drag brake on the fly??

[@almightysanchez4565]

You should make a street eliminator

[@dennisbeekelaar1397]

Hi. Great review. Can you tell me how you got that rotary make your car crawl, at the end of the clip, please.

[@nelissuh]

Thanx, I ordered the radio based on this review at banggood. Got it today, and I must say, it feels good. I'm curious what the effect of the AVC will be on my Slash 2WD.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yup. feels like money!

[@jmmustangs3078]

Looks like a nice radio especially for the $ might have to upgrade our traxxas radios

[@RCReviewChannel]

Exactly. Great radio. And even better given the price.

[@korkyCSOR]

Hi can this be used on the Traxxas TRX-4 Landrover Defender to operate the locking diffs ? Thanks

[@808grapplemonkey]

Anyone ever have/had their Flysky GT5 have its steering trim act up? No matter what direction I try it’ll only increase to the right. Only way to zero or trim left is through use of the scrolling wheel.

[@campXph]

Not bad radio..thanks for the tips!

[@jacobmathiason4674]

Looking to replace my tqi remote for my trx6x6. Would the flysky gt5 be able to control the channels correctly? The knobs as well as the 3 position switch make questions arise.

[@davidetzel3345]

Will channel 4 is 3 position switch will it work a Novak duel motor esc system? Can you move the wire on channel 3 to channel 4 to have the 3 position switch I changed the reciver from the specktrum 4210 to the bs6 that came with gt5 on the specktrum channel 3 was a 3 position switch but its channel 4 has the 3 position switch or can you rename channel 4 to 3 in the transmitter menu

[@braddahdussifyoumuss596]

Can’t figure out how to center my throttle🤦🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ it’s saying I’m giving it throttle but I’m not and all the settings are good and throttle and reverse are both at 120% but it just won’t center, and I checked trim and sub trim and both at zero🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️

[@jeffadkins4927]

Is there a way to set channel 4 to control front and rear lockers on the trx4?

[@dirtrider88]

3:13 i love covers over all the trims and stuff. prevents you from accidentally messing with your settings when handling the remote. also, did you SERIOUSLY use "trying doing that 5,000 times" as an argument for no cover????? holy shit, even if you did it 50 times a day its nothing, a simple flick of a finger. you know how many bites of food i have taken in my lifetime? all that energy, fuck that.

[@philthayer4087]

Does it have ibus or ppm? Can it bind to other flyskys rx?

[@vincentmounsey]

Do you know how to use the Winch on a noble nb4 because I can just make it go out but not in and the manual sucks

[@matejbludsky8410]

This radio is great!! Also have it

[@RCReviewChannel]

Good to hear.

[@moosc]

Is there a lipo battery pack available or does it still use double As? Also is there a cage mod to look like that other rc u have?

[@tonyhoff86]

Can the 4 wheel steer functions be set to a switch?

[@TTORADell]

I have this radio and about the only drawback I can see... is that it has no attachment point for a wrist harness incase it is dropped ? Or maybe I just don't see it ?

[@jim52970]

A small zip-tie through the lower handle hole with a lanyard clipped to it would work fine. Over 30 yrs playing with RC I have NEVER dropped a remote out of my hands. Un-like 8 channel airplane remote lanyards are VERY useful. I find having the wrist straps and lanyards on ground control remotes just make it cumbersome. Just get in the way and catch on stuff, causing to get pulled off shelves & etc!

[@1970scout800]

I have the GT3C as I don't need 6 channels but perhaps I will get one for another project?

[@RuudK.]

The GT3C is an excellent radio, which can easily be "hacked" to an 8-channel radio. There are enough videos out there to help you out. No need to buy another/new one, if not needed.

[@arnaucolome7383]

Congratulations for this channel! Would these Flysky transmitter and receiver work with a Traxxas XL-5 ESC? Thanks and greetings from Spain.

[@RCReviewChannel]

Thank you. This channel is only successful because of viewers and commenters like yourself.

[@itchleister3461]

Is this radio not available for purchase here in the USA?

[@bradlycruse73]

Great video! I just bought the new Gen 8 Axe. What size tires are you running in the video? Thanks for the great and honest reviews! Merry Christmas

[@RCReviewChannel]

Running 4.7 inch hyrax on 1.9 wheels.

[@NANNIRC]

good video as usual. what do you think about a video with Redcat Gen 8 standard and the new Axe on same track to show the differences between the two models? Ciao Nanni

[@RCReviewChannel]

That is a pretty good idea. Only difference though is on modulation and spots were massive steering power is needed. Other than that, they're identical. Same drivetrain, suspension body weight and torque and speed.

[@NANNIRC]

@@RCReviewChannel that's why. let see on the field what does it means........

[@warrencaron164]

Hi! I have been enjoying your channel very much and have been learning a lot! Thank you! I do have a question, what about telemetry? I found telemetry modules for battery voltage and motor temp, but where is this data going to be displayed? On the transmitter? On some app? Thank you!

[@RCReviewChannel]

What we've found is there's usually an app that displays the telemetry information. It's more useful for fast car, especially nitro cars. What vehicle and remote do you have?

[@warrencaron164]

RC Review I have a slash 4x4 which can do about 70mph. But i’m interested in getting a trx4, and battery voltage and temp would be useful.

[@ganon420]

Can this do esc mixing for MOA rigs?

[@MCsCreations]

Pretty impressive radio, man! Really nice! 😃 Just one question, how many models can it store? Thanks! And merry Christmas for you and your family! 😊

[@RCReviewChannel]

20!! Allegedly.

[@MCsCreations]

@@RCReviewChannel Fantastic! Thanks! 😃

[@justins6465]

I have 7 rcs on mine at the moment👍

[@derbygod3451]

I'm in the market for a new radio for my trx4. Would this be a decent option vs like a dx5c?

[@igorg9538]

Can anybody point me on the roggt dorection as how to set the front and rear diff lock on the trx4?. Trying to find videos but so far nothing comes up

[@aaronwilliams3235]

Will the receiver for the Flysky GT5 fit in one of those little Axial SCX24 you have been testing? I am thinking about getting one of those, and it would be nice to have this transmitter for my Arrma 6S Talion and that little Axial. Thanks for the great reviews.

[@RCReviewChannel]

no, won't fit.

[@aaronwilliams3235]

RC Review thank you for the quick response! I will just have to use two controllers then! Thanks for all the great work!

[@67smit]

I just pick one up and l have 5 cars program to it but I can't get ether channels to work when I plug in lights or fan they stay on they won't go off and I tried all channels

[@jdssurf]

What did you find out

[@Mike_Rakowski]

Hi. Can anyone please can confirm whether it works with FS-A3 receiver? Manual states that A3 will work but guys on forums saying that it's impossible to bind GT5 with FS-A3? Please help.

[@00godlovesus]

Good choice:)

[@electric_rc]

What receiver do you use with this radio?

[@Muldrix1978]

Great video! I hear from a lot of people that the response of this radio is not verry fast. I also bought the gt5 but in my opinion its verry fast. What do you think?

[@RCReviewChannel]

I think it is plenty fast. We've used it for crawlers and bashers. Perhaps for road/carpet racing some may see a difference.

[@bradlycruse73]

Quick question, if I set this radio up for the Capra how would I set up the dig feature? Thanks

[@RCReviewChannel]

Puthe dig servo on Channel 3 or 4 depending on what you're comfortable with. If you want 3-position DIG (which is not very necessary), use channel 5 or 6.

[@bradlycruse73]

Thanks for the quick reply! Awesome videos.....

[@kahib3723]

Can I control a winch with this?

[@rcbymatej3189]

I have this radio for over a year. I don't remember the instruction manual saying that the 3 LEDs below the screen are a battery indicator. Are you sure they indicate the battery level? P.s. you can change the color of the LED lights by holding the "back" button and scrolling with the knob. I kept the light off this whole time to preserve the battery... :D

[@RCReviewChannel]

good intel!

[@danielkonrad1444]

Thank you! Good to know. Light get annoying in the dark.

[@rhinusbreedt9772]

Having my eye on a gt5 or the noble but friends who race say that the fly sky radios response is slow and they who tested it on the track was actually between half a second to a second and a half slower on their lap times compared to the futaba and Sanwa radios.. In your experience are they telling the truth?

[@RCReviewChannel]

I've tried them side by side on crawlers with $500 Spektrum radio and absolutely no difference on response time. Can't comment on fast road cars

[@igorg9538]

would you put the flysky at the same level or higher than the DX5?. Still debating whether upgrading my stock trx4 remote and to which one

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, definitely at that level of quality and build

[@igorg9538]

@@RCReviewChannel perfecto thanks again. Ordered mine now is sit and wait!

[@jeshroman]

New subscribers here, I like your reviews so informative,,Mabuhay Kabayan. Frm NB, Ca

[@RCReviewChannel]

Sige. Thanks buddy.

[@boling7505]

After researching a bunch of controllers, I decided on the GT5 for my TRX4 and Rustler. You mentioned getting the receivers for under $10 but I can't find any under $17 (ebay) or $26 (Amazon). Do you have a link for better pricing on the receivers?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Correct. They around $22 each unfortunately. The Flysky GT3b are $10 but they're not compatible.

[@rcbif101]

Ebay has the FS-A3 which is the cheapest for the GT5 for under 10 bucks, but they are all in China.

[@mikehogan27]

Can you bind this to Axial and Traxxas RTR receivers?

[@RCReviewChannel]

unfortunately not.

[@masterchief586]

FlySky radios are very reliable brother.

[@stephenchun6825]

Is it waterproof receiver or not sir

[@RCReviewChannel]

yes it is

[@stephenchun6825]

@@RCReviewChannel owh thank you sir 😆

[@brianflud4739]

Can you mix channels like throttle and winch?

[@RCReviewChannel]

not sure about that.

[@chainsaw7887]

Is the receiver waterproof?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes, it is. 100%, no box needed.

[@garymurphy5133]

Will this work with the RX`s from the GT3 C?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes the servos are compatible.

[@ImzJustAGuy]

Was...was that Linda vista park in s.j ?

[@Thecyclist84]

hi The receiver it is waterproof?

[@RCReviewChannel]

Yes

[@Thecyclist84]

@@RCReviewChannel Thank you

[@Iamadroid]

How can i get more than 100ft range with this thing?

[@floydmoats]

I just bought one and have the same issue, no idea how to increase range.

[@Iamadroid]

@@floydmoats i bought the flysky ia6 aerial receiver and range is no longer a problem.

[@weilman1133]

Filipino ka Kuya? I’m your new subscriber..

[@RCReviewChannel]

opo. :)

[@weilman1133]

Galing ng mga Rc review mo kuya..Merry Christmas from Virginia...

[@rcbuilder111]

😍😍

[@nathangines5914]

Is it good for Left handers?

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

NC MOUNTAINS backyard RC AND MORE. 🖒✔.

[@RonBernardino]

I need help setting it up for crawling.

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

I will trade you a trx4 kit built with traxx have picks on request

[@MKGti-xz4ve]

Are you filipino