FMS F7F Tigercat 1700mm Flight Review Pilot Ryan Shakedown

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[@PilotRyanMedia]

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[@jriley-tv1on]

Which do you prefer, FMS or Flightline?

[@paulhatcher9767]

Man, that thing sounds sweet! I Love it!

[@JeffsCustomRC]

Beautiful Tigercat, even though I have the Flightline, I really appreciate the gear on the FMS and the one battery, but really can’t imagine either out handling the other due to such good airframes on both birds, either would be a great choice for a next plane, thanks for sharing

[@Johnn_T]

Jeff’s Custom RC There is a video on KZbin where a guy had both the flight line and the FMS tiger cats and he flew both to do a comparison.From memory the FMS was the better of the two for several reasons, The only thing the flightline seemed to have over at the FMS was price and flight time, The FMS definitely had a tonne more power according to the reviewer-I will have to look it up and post the link here for you it was quite interesting watching because I always wondered which was the better value-that said though if you have not seen the FMS one in person you really won't appreciate what a work of art it is and how much they put into it, The undercarriage alone is a work of art with everything CNC machined.There is definitely a place in the market for both models but the FMS one I would say is definitely the one to get if you are a scale fanatic who loves scale detail because it even has every single rivet moulded into the foam.

[@tomheetderks9997]

Sa...weet!!!! Who needs a sound system, that is amazing, now I can see why after the discussion in the lounge a couple weeks ago why the FMS is worth a bit more $$$

[@Johnn_T]

Tom Heetderks I have one myself and trust me when you see it in the flesh you can totally appreciate The cost of it and how it is worth what it's worth, The scale detail is just amazing and the CNC machine landing gear is a work of art!

[@tomheetderks9997]

@@Johnn_T Thanks for the input, a worthy goal to save towards!

[@honestlyforreal6304]

Ok... I bought one. First landing was butter. Second, butter. Third, tiny bounce and broke a little plastic tab that holds the mains secure. Now it hangs in the garage. Super disappointed in the quality.

[@timlarsen9118]

what you expected? chinese made

[@sambuvca22]

Dude. You got the perfect field, Looks very private. Just gorgeous. What a doll of a place to fly. Lol

[@ausboy9251]

Tell me about it mate he always has the place to himself what a spot

[@IceMan2035]

Beautiful plane looking at getting one and redoing the cockpit with a 3d printer. Going to add a radar guy and fix up the interior for both pilots. Late as usual😂

[@shanethepain2009]

Dave brown foams fit over these rear rims with a slight inner cut and use the tiger cat rims with foams on the e-flight 1200mm e-flight P47 that i operate 4 of

[@gregernst4483]

This airplane is worth the time for Callie Graphics! I put a little clear on top and it is as beautiful as it flies. Great flying on this bird Ryan. I have it hanging in my shop with the gear down, what a sight!

[@paulballard4243]

Dude, you are the reason I bought this plane 6 months ago, flew it and immediately bought a second one 🤘😎 That was the baddest ass flight I’ve seen anyone do on this plane.

[@mlentsch]

Nice plane. Your ego's outta control, however.

[@DavesRc]

Well that does it. This is the video I have been waiting for. Now I can go out and fly mine confidently. What a baby doll. This is by far the nicest warbird I own. Stand out job Ry. You are doing great brother. Keep up the good work.

[@LookingGoodBillyRay]

Rich Baker (RC Informer) has put this aircraft through the ringer 2 1/2 years ago when it was released. You shouldn't have felt any confidence issues. Its a big trainer that can do so much more

[@DavesRc]

Oh Jim I didnt explain good enough. I already went out to maiden mine and the rudder and elevator servos fell out on my take off. Yeah it was crazy. I lost a bit of confidence when that happened. That's why I made this comment. Ya it sucked pretty bad.

[@reckemroysrc3764]

​@@DavesRcDAVE. COME BACK TO US BROTHER. WE MISS YOU

[@rcpatriot2704]

Where is the live assembly video of this fms Tigercat? Nice bird, and a cool video!

[@TheRcSaylors]

Really cool looking plane! Looks like a blast to fly 👍 Nice video Ryan! ⚓😎

[@PilotRyanMedia]

It’s a smoothie

[@RylandH-Airsoft]

The person that owns RC jet wrx flys at my field. It is a small world

[@rcpete7055]

The sound of the 2 motors in unison is amazing!#😊 Wu.. Oh Yeah Ryan man😊🎉 & 👍Bobby..

[@IllFlyIt]

Heard you say it was $550. About to buy it today and it's gone up to $650. Thanks Joe Biden!

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Vids from awhile back for sure, if you get one get it here bit.ly/PilotRyanHorizon

[@IllFlyIt]

@@PilotRyanMedia Thanks! I’ll bookmark my Horizon link with yours for some future purchases. I’m going to wait on this one though, it’s a bit too expensive in my opinion.

[@msj143]

Hi Pilot Ryan, Thanks for this video. Do I need to recalibrate my Tigercat if I change my receiver (Admiral to AR637T). Thanks in advance. 👊✌

[@PilotRyanMedia]

I would. May not be necessary, but it can’t hurt

[@msj143]

Thank you Sir for your prompt reply. Will be buying more from HH thru your link. 😊👍

[@PilotRyanMedia]

@@msj143 anytime, thanks alot

[@southerncross4956]

I have watched a lot, a lot of RC plane flight videos, this one is the very best I have seen. The plane with this pilot make a great video. Thank you!

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Thank you very much!

[@mrt1035]

Dang Big R, 135 comments. I used to be one of only 3 or 4 on you older videos. 😂 You and Wesley made me get mine back out and fly it yesterday. 3 great flights, however I certainly convinced I mucked my esc’s up to have my motors spin the other way. Oh well, now we know it flies fine both ways

[@strutbuster]

2 years late to this game but loving this plane! You wore it out on the sticks Ryan. Good job Bobby K keeping up with that one. This bird is amazing and extremely predictable in the flight envelope. I’m keeping this one as long as I can!

[@mateasalpeza6673]

sexy plane! wow stunning. good job ryan

[@alexandreanonimous7056]

This is could be my first war plane, so scale only 6 channels and so amazing, which receiver you're using?...

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Can’t remember what I have in it

[@Truthstillmatters2]

Hello Pilot Ryan! Is this the kind of bird that can be flown in 15 -20 mph gusting winds? I'm looking for something fast to fly when it's too windy for my jets.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Kind of draggy but it can handle it. Power through the turns so the wind doesn’t steal your speed

[@ACE-hr8he]

Have you had a chance to play around with motor upgrades like the predator 4258 550kv?

[@PilotRyanMedia]

No sir I have not

[@shermanbellmyer3297]

I have a question about the flap settings since the manual gives no guidance, what flap settings are you using to fly with?

[@PilotRyanMedia]

I just eyeballed a half and full flap setting.

[@Truthstillmatters2]

Hey Ryan. Between this one and the Viper 90, which one is the better flyer? Which one gives the better bang for the buck? Which one do you enjoy more?

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Hard to compare the two. For me the Viper if I had to pick one over the other. But again very different so each fits a category

[@RCnerd74]

Pilot: Are we save? Camera Man: Yes!! (he says while standing in front of the props ;o) )

[@adamflores3090]

Hey Ryan, My F7F came from factory with the propellers spinning inward, not outward like you showed in this video. Do you think it flys better for the props to spin outward? I might try setting it up that way to see if it flys any different.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Check out the factory rotation and make the props match. That’s what I did

[@adamflores3090]

Pilot Ryan Media thanks! I will

[@PilotRyanMedia]

It will fly both ways.

[@gregernst4483]

I put Callie graphics on mine. This bird deserves quality markings as the FMS ones just not up to it. Great flying airplane. And the gear is awesome. I leave it hanging from the ceiling with the gear down just cause it looks so great.

[@boss2234]

I also need a bigger garage also!

[@djr01974]

Which one is better. This fms or flightline. I want to ad this to my hanger

[@PilotRyanMedia]

FMS all day on scale and just one battery. It’s bigger and has better landing gear www.fmshobby.com/?ref=CVSMexb19dUYr

[@sambuvca22]

I love how it looks when it tracks straight with a good steady YAW thrown in. That’s when you know you have good control of the bird when you can successfully manipulate the rudder. I freakin love my F7F

[@psblad2667]

Supernice plane! You´re yapping like a car salesman! :-)

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Not a car, plane. I give info people come for it

[@easystar123]

Great video Ryan and very nice flying plane. Ive never had a Tigercat before in all of my 34 years flying rc planes. But the more I watch this video of yours the more I want to get this plane. Thanks for sharing this.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

It’s a pretty unique bird that’s easy to fly. Will you get one local or order online.

[@easystar123]

I will order on line. I like the way it flys especially its slow speed handling. Is there plenty of room for an average size 6s 5000mah lipo? Does it sit all the way forward to achieve the proper CG? I also love the strong sturdy landing gear on this plane. I was tempted to buy the eflite t28 carbon x 2m plane but it has issues with the landing gear unlike this Tigercat. Hoping to get the silver one. Many thanks.

[@boss2234]

I need this plane

[@ACE-hr8he]

Just got one in last night. Got it all together n ready to take the skies today.

[@ChipMitchell]

My props spin inboard will that be a problem

[@PilotRyanMedia]

No that will not be a problem

[@santiagopanzardi3482]

Nice video and review. Props are going the wrong way

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Santiago Panzardi as a model it doesn’t affect the flying. The full scale did not have counter rotating props either. The full scale p38 initially had inboard spinning props and was soon changed to outboard for aerodynamic reasons.

[@josephramsey124]

Nice twin!

[@dennisfarley6574]

Love the Tigercat nothing else looks or fly like it. Great flight and review. Great camera work Bobby.

[@williewideback]

Definitely considering this warbird, 🐝 nice if FMS would put out an upgraded improved version of its 1700mm Corsair and P-51 Mustang

[@williewideback]

@pieces of8t WOW!! so am I

[@Killerplanes]

I just watched this again- don’t you just love zooming at the camera and then pulling up into an Immelman? And I think it’s really impressive that you can hear that plane whistling like a turbo charger as it comes in before you can even see it on the screen!

[@derstanni]

I sell mine last year so i quit the Hobby. But Since 3 weeks im back in the game and re-order a F7F Tigercat! This plane is absolutly great! I would buy it again again and again....

[@paulsnapp8674]

Ryan - the manual that came with my Tigercat does not show any information regarding the flap setup. Can you please share where you set 1/2 and full flaps and also what your flap/elevator mix is? Thanks so much!!

[@PilotRyanMedia]

I have no flap to elevator mix on my Tigercat. My Tigercat is on Futaba. My flap travel is basically 50/100. Half flaps at 50, full at 100. My rates are high at 100 with 20 expo Low at 70 with 20 expo

[@paulsnapp8674]

@@PilotRyanMedia Ryan - thanks so much for sharing - I really appreciate it!!

[@paulsnapp8674]

@@PilotRyanMedia Ryan - I have one last question about rates. I have set up my Tigercat as you have shown above by percent. Then I measured the actual throws in mm and compared to the manual. All are very close except the elevator. The manual calls for Hi 24mm and Lo 20mm. Using your percents Hi is only 18mm and Lo is only 12mm. Did you purposely desensitize the elevator on your Tigercat for a reason? Thanks so much for your help!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

Very Nice L@@Kin! At Least You Didn't Slam-Dunk It Into The Deck Like You Did The HAVOC Xe EDF Jet... LMAO Thanks

[@ACE-hr8he]

Thanks for getting back so fast

[@PilotRyanMedia]

You’re welcome. Are you getting one?

[@leerenslear1064]

A beautiful Bird...Great video...excellent flying style Pilot Ryan...very important when watching to see it flown in your style..no weird crazy , goofy moves....certainly makes it nice...Question..... Is Captain Mike no longer with you ???...if not ..... he will be greatly missed...always liked his comments and joy too.

[@payitfwdrcl6171]

Ryan -Flying it like you stole it! 😁🤜🤜Bobby excellent camera work! I saw Rich -“RC INFORMER” fly his at Nall in the Fall. Definitely beautiful warbird. I’m amazed of the detail of this bird. This is one that FMS hit a home run on. Love to get one someday. 😊

[@wtfmimshag]

Man you guys putting out a solid flow of content at the moment! This thing is huge - Ryan's out there throwing it around like a plane half its size lol. Loved the scale passes.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Thanks a bunch broseph

[@shermanbellmyer5066]

What flap settings did you use for mid and landing flaps? There isn’t anything in the manual, can’t wait to fly mine but I have to finish setting it up. Thanks for the help.

[@ChipMitchell]

I have watched this video 50 times....love the way u fly this plane

[@Alanc419]

I love multi engine warbirds! Any chance of bringing the B-25’back?

[@MrPontiacfever]

Hey Ryan what are your rates for takeoff and landing on your futaba for this tigercat you've done it to me again I'm buying this one too.🤦‍♂️Great flying...

[@PilotRyanMedia]

I’m pretty sure I was at 100 full and 70 low. I think I liked the full rate most of the time. I don’t have my futaba here at the house or I’d check to make sure. If you get one online consider using the links in the description

[@PilotRyanMedia]

I just watched the video. I literally showed the rates at the end, lol

[@MrPontiacfever]

@@PilotRyanMedia my fault i should've said for the flaps.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

@@MrPontiacfever no mix on the flaps, super well behaved

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Nice looking Tigercat, smooth in the air, like my RCJETWERX batteries a lot too, Jeff in LA USA

[@iansummers6945]

Another fantastic review of a great plane & good idea to go through your Tx setup. Where's Captain Mike?

[@leedavidsonshangar9908]

Awesome !!!!! Would love to have the bird bird ! Take it for a good sky rip !!!!

[@hubertgunpowder]

Wow. Fantastic plane !!

[@reckemroysrc3764]

Beautiful flight Ryan. Bobby sure is great on the camera. Really miss you guys together.

[@jacksonrcaviation]

Again you have shown the true fun IN the hobby. Thanks

[@thenotsojollyrancher-akate9516]

What’s up with the thumbs down? Great plane great demo! Don’t get it!

[@sambuvca22]

I custom painted mine jet black. Thing looks killer!

[@andrewmagro7703]

Absolutely Beautiful Flight There Pilot Ryan Awesome Man , What a Beast I love it and I got to get myself one real soon , That is worth every Penny Man, hope to see more of this beast flying real soon now thats 2 models you got me hooked on the F18 and now this Baby or maybe 3 including the Blue Angles F-18C , Big Salute to you from Andrew Reece.

[@davidlever8619]

Keep doing what you're doing, I really like your flying style and on the back of your review on the fms tigercat managed to get one in the uk

[@Truthstillmatters2]

Which one do you prefer between this one and the Eflite P51 1.5?

[@billshepard2908]

Nice Ryan! Where's that Hobby King Spit?

[@INCABRC]

Love that sound! Would sure like to see your flying field on Realflight 9! I would spend some time there for sure😎

[@jeffsuriano629]

Thanks for introducing this great plane, Ryan. I didn't even know they had a version like this, 6 cell, way to go! Great demo, always fun with you and Bobby, nice flight.

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

Awesome flying Ryan and Bobby great with the camera. Love the plane. ✈️😀💝

[@ricardopr54]

XT-90 with EC5?... Really! I didn't know you can do that!🤔

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Not recommended but doable

[@RCFlyBy911]

Not gonna lie ,, I am totally impressed with this airplane ✌🏼️

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Me too

[@AceHardy]

Taking notes 📝

[@dextertucker3662]

Which way should props turn? The manual states that the prop should spin clockwise when viewed from rear of plane and illustration is of the port wing. That is opposite of what you mention in the video. Should both props spin outboard? Thanks.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Either way is fine, all of the flightline twins spun outboard when I worked there, so I matched that

[@Busyfingers24]

Great demo, your enthusiasm is contagious...very cool 👍

[@andrewbosman2883]

I love your enthusiasm Ryan! Great flying, great bird.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

The reverse cuban-8 was nothing short of amazing in this plane. bravo, great video cameraman as well.

[@carlgulbransen4852]

Thanks for not flying the Tigercat like a stunt plane. Scale flying is so cool and looks relly sexy as you go low and slow hey! Pilot Ryan I watch a lot of pilot Robert too hey! Salute! Good flying, Carl Cgul

[@PilotRyanMedia]

That’s great Thanks

[@MultiSkyman1]

"Loop there it is" LOL You have a a soul in you I have noticed.

[@raymondboots6089]

Very nice! Thanks for the great share! Have a great one!

[@paulkaiser1848]

Thanks for the great flight.......back in 1952 I was at Cherry Point and worked on the Tigercat as an electrian. Great plane

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Wow, that’s cool

[@nathangarciamuro]

Amazing, I have never seen this plane before, it is beautiful!!! I am surprised how fast it is.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

It’s a super nice bird. Thanks!

[@rccosplay3249]

Just a jewel of a plane. large and impressive, landing gears are fantastic and the twin motors are the icing on the cake... 💖

[@tomasjay1005]

Give us a total cost of what it is flying, ARF, gear, motors, RX. all servos too. I figure about $1200 ?

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Tomas Jay the plane is Plug N Play everything but the radio rx and battery. Plane is 550 link in description, good multi model memory radio between 250 and 1400. Batteries are about 100 bucks a whack

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

Beautiful plane. Great flying skills too. That landing gear is nice.

[@valderja]

Stunning bird. How many servo's on that thing? Six just in the wing.

[@davidking8968]

Gosh, that is awsome,and love the scale flight of it, great flying.and wow its fast to 😳

[@rcchronicles25]

That is some aircraft! Wow what a machine

[@insurancemann1]

Damn it. Now I have to buy another airplane. Damn it. Lol

[@walrathaviation5351]

Hi Ryan, where did you find the info on the props turning outboard? I hooked up my motors per the ABC tags and they turn inboard. ( right wing counter rotating )

[@PilotRyanMedia]

It has become evident over much debate and speculation that FMS has configured Tigercats in about every rotation possible. Some inboard rotating from top, some outboard from top like mine and some where both are standard rotating not counter at all. We just followed the color coordinated wiring and ended up with outboard and installed the prop assembly’s accordingly. My book showed inboard but I followed the wires. Not to mention the Flightline p38 and early tigercats rotated outboard as well and were fine.

[@patrickkelly9721]

My Dad flew the real thing, firefighting

[@thompsonshanger631]

Man I think I want one of them

[@PilotRyanMedia]

They fly super nice. Go through my HobbyZone link and save on tax

[@thompsonshanger631]

Pilot Ryan Media I will do that buddy thanks

[@davidking8968]

Thanks Ryan that plane is sweet.🤟

[@Andingo86]

I was so excited to see a new video today, what an awesome plane and flight. Ryan what charger do you use? I need a new one and was very curious what charger you use?

[@PilotRyanMedia]

A few of my peeps like the Venom Chargers on my Amazon store. The link to Pilot Ryan Media is in the description. Go there and then click the Amazon link and look around.👊

[@jeffsuriano629]

Thanks again, Ryan, just bought mine through your web link to horizon - they should know your value!

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Jeff Suriano thanks a lot my friend

[@halroofner4069]

Thank you for showing the calibration sequence. Throwing it on the Red Bull Corsair now

[@halroofner4069]

Did I mention it is for the Red Bull Corsair? Just kidding bro. Damn you went off last night on the Red Bull name.. I realize who the manufacturer is. I’m very limited on cash and I’m just a little proud of it. Loved the show last night.

[@Cadillacstsv06]

I of course knew that you would love the FMS Tigercat, who wouldn't! So big, scale and sweet what's not to love, right! Look so good and flies nice and the gear are amazing! Thumbs up! Best regards!

[@PilotRyanMedia]

The Fred Baron RC what’s not to love? Thanks Fred!!!👊

[@victorrcjets7660]

I wish I had one to fly with my son in formation! Unfortunately he experienced a few more technical issues go figure, he didn't experience any issues with his previous one.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Bummer! He have the FMS

[@victorrcjets7660]

@@PilotRyanMedia His is the Flightline and his 2nd one. the first one when in after it thew a blade in flight and was in a bad place to be able to land safely.

[@warbuzzard7167]

Boy Howdy, Ryan - you flew that thing like you were in the cockpit yourself. Amazing.

[@PilotRyanMedia]

WarBuzzard thanks my friend

[@craigbeaven8445]

Ryan , is that a RC JW pack or a RT pack ?? Looks like an RCJ pack from the vid ??

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Roaring Top 5500 70c pack

[@craigbeaven8445]

Looks as it works grate with that size pack, will pick up a few for mine , they are really good packs !!

[@PilotRyanMedia]

Loving those high c Roaring Toos