GREAT MAIDEN! STUPID CRASH! MY FIRST TIME FLYING THE ARROWS SZD 54

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

It was an awesome maiden right up until I let her stall on a low altitude turn at too slow a speed. Basically I got to comfortable with her to quick!

[@erichoenderop1142]

Thanks for sharing!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@dougskucas5004]

I too had a tip stall crash with my SZD-54 on final approach! Minor damage, and a major lesson learned. Keep the speed up, straighten out and then lower the flaps to land. Problem solved!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Could not have said it better myself. Thanks for stopping by.

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Toothpicks help, but I'd take it a step further. when the glue dries, sand the lumpy bits smooth, get some acrylic paint, thin it a little bit with water and paint and blend the crack line with paint and you would be hard pressed to find the break. You can mix acrylic paints for any foamy color, so your model won't cause you to grit your teeth when you admire it.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Great tip thanks!

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Nicely flown, great maiden, have to love tip stalls not, would have grabbed this but several other thermal eating machines, Jeff in LA USA

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah this one is a great balance between sailplane and power glider.

[@jean-pierredejon5696]

Good tip stall reminder on the sdz-54.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Right on

[@RCPlaneAddict]

Great flight. That was not a bad crash at all. Word to the wise. This plane can drop a wing on you and it is hard to recover if you are close to the ground. Thanks for sharing!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

She is so easy to fly she gives you a false sense of security...lol!

[@BRIANFORWARD1]

Hi greg Nice kite as for the missap... Your not the first you won't be the last.. Easy mistake to make... ALL the best Brian 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah I did the same with my Flyzone Eluna years back.

[@KilchevSky]

It glides :) This is a plane of your dream - parachuting on approach and landing itself. Try thermalling over your black-and-hot runway, it would be great!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Catching thermals is fun but I film all my flights and that would be one long video and hard to show how without someone to zoom in for me.

[@jcb6713]

nice flight...great glider ! ...

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks 👍

[@Isleofwightr.c-ec2ef]

Great maiden, sorry to see her stall and crash but as you say its an easy fix...... iv'e just ordered one...jeff.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah that was completely preventable and my error.

[@musk-eteer9898]

Arrows planes do fly well and quite sturdy

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yes this was a rookie mistake that caused this damage.

[@scable-eq7bp]

Tip Stall, easy fix, but very docile glider at a great price point. Greg for those of us new to filming RC aircraft in flight could you please do a video on this subject. Include the equipment you use, how to upload the footage from the SD card to a computer, how to edit the footage, what are the best editing tools or programs to use and how to upload it to KZbin....

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I will do my best but that's a tall order to put into a video. I will try but its going to be a while so keep a lookout for it. I will tell you that I film with a Gopro 8 hero using a hat came mount. I use a program called Magix Fastcut. here is a link: www.magix.com/us/support/know-how/tutorial-videos/fastcut/

[@scable-eq7bp]

Thanks Greg

[@troywilliams6291]

If your looking for a little more strength than toothpicks try bamboo shish kebab Skewers. They add a little weight but great strength! I hope you never have to try this but it’s helped me tons! God bless.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I ended up using 2 small pieces of carbon fiber spars about the same size as tooth picks. The repair video will be up soon.

[@troywilliams6291]

Carbon fiber would be my first choice also, sometimes we’d like the steak but hamburger will have to do! Lol. Looking forward to the repair video but try not to do anymore! Haha

[@thomasallan8113]

I love my SZD I use flap to elevator mix 8% for 25% and 12% for -30% flaps. I have mixed in some down on the throttle except when launching. I have tip stalled it and broke off one tip so u have to be careful low to the ground and turning. The prop takes a half a second or more to fold out and start powering the plane so do not hit the power too low. I also recommend doing a little painting on the wings to help orientation as that nearly all white plane can disappear, especially on a cloudy day. I use fluorescent orange on the upper wing tips and a dark blue 4-5" strip on the lower wing about 2/3rds the way out. Makes a big difference. I use an 1800 3S battery and I can still get a half an hour if I mainly use the motor just to get altitude. I have no plans to purchase another glider. If I had a good place to fly it I would consider the Nite Radian

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

All good tips. I will put black packing tape as stripes under the wing at some point.

[@GibsonAviation]

What video camera are you using? Thanks Darren

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

That is a GoPro 8 hero black.

[@big-smoke-rc]

Gliders like this give you a false sense of security low to the the ground.. flying them on a windy day is so much fun though! Have you tried the 4S conscendo?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yes and no on the conscendo. I have the advanced 3s one.

[@big-smoke-rc]

@@FatGuyFliesRC try it!!! You’ll love it

[@Jack-gy7cs]

Fly, crash, repair, repeat. Tape and glue. 👍

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yep easy fix!

[@ceciliaeplett6857]

Wow. Can you show us the repair.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks, and i uploaded the repair.

[@raymondborkowski4290]

I had the same maiden crash today. Except mine is in piece...

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Sorry to hear that. dont give up though, the hobby is more than worth it!

[@raymondborkowski4290]

@@FatGuyFliesRC I'm definitely getting another one. Horizon hobby conscendo. Awesome plane. I just screwed up. I'll get it next time. In the meantime I have my mavic lol.

[@earllsimmins9373]

There are only two kind of model airplanes those that have crashed and those that are going to crash.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

VERY TRUE!!!

[@tughillrc6327]

Well I agree to disagree about the AWS-17 compared to this glider, It is much more durable and you get what you pay for. I respect your opinions I am sure at the price point its a great glider. After 50 flights from each plane lets see what glider holds up better?. Your Fan Tug👍😎⭐⭐⭐⭐✔🎥🎬🗽

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

You may be right I was just very impressed with her on the maiden . But since i have both I can do a side by side over time for sure!

[@howardpelcman8788]

Lots of good information 👍 I'm giving this glider serious consideration. Please look at your video. The quality is poor. Hard to find the plane.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks, Please do not watch my videos on your phone, watch them on a big screen if possible. i do not have the ability to zoom in with a hat cam. And a hat cam is my only viable option for filming.

[@malcolmeccles3783]

Not enough experience flying RC and also, don't fly across or towards the sun. That's why you have an electric motor!!!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

You have not really seen my channel have you? But thanks for stopping by. And I made a real rookie mistake with this video. It is so kind of you to point it out.