Super Fun E-Flite Timber X 1.2m Review | HobbyView

Cameraman Jeff got a new toy. That means I get to play with it and see if I can break it.
Join me as I test out the new Timber X on both 3S and 4S.
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[@robertemmons2260]

Here I am 4 months later and i still enjoy watching this video. I can surely tell that you had a lot of fun flying this airplane. This Timber is surely worth the price for the amount of fun that one can have with it. Update 11/02/2020 I'm still flying my Timber, and although I've crashed it a couple of times it's easy to fix. It still flies very well. The airplane is definitely not beginner friendly, but anyone with some experience can easily fly it, as long as they have their radio settings properly set.

[@jjs3287]

I completely agree! It takes a bit of skill and lots of discipline otherwise it will lead you into some really crazy stuff. Thank goodness for the SAFE switch on this one.

[@Helmet_Tester]

You've helped me decide, especially since your test flight was in windy conditions. Was looking at Carbon Cub, but this baby looks great and seems to love to fly especially with the 4S. Great Video!

[@jjs3287]

I can come back to this video again and again. I still have a Timber X (my 3rd!) and every time I let it go I end up buying another....if I could own only one plane, this would probably be it. Just waiting for Horizon to release a Timber X Bipe!

[@jps99]

I enjoyed seeing how much fun you had flying that great plane!

[@allenhuddleston4616]

Great Quote from Star Wars during the wing spar insertion timely as well . Han to Chewbaca before diving into the garbage disposal . Enjoy all of the builds and flights . Thanks for the content .

[@inemm]

Oh my God!! Somehow I have read my manual for this plane multiple times, but still haven’t put it together!! I watched multiple videos on this plane, and somehow I have not seen anyone use a 4S battery. If I could give you a big hug sir, I most certainly would.I did not realize and don’t even have any clue on how long it would’ve took me to realize that this was a 4S capable airplane. I currently have seven airplanes five of them in boxes and built, Mostly because I only have 2 3s batteries and I believed all of them needed 3S. Thank you and thanks to you for this video now I can put together two of them at least and go fly them. I have a few 4s & Only 2 3s Batteries. If I could give you multiple liked/thumbs up on this video I would!! You have been a unmeasurable amount of help to me!! 🤭🧐🤓😉🧐😳👍👍

[@nothalol]

love all your rutan models in the background! and the 3d printed fuselage!

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

Installs 4S battery, maniacal laughter ensues!

[@inemm]

Oh no it’s me again! I bought the PNP version and I wish you would’ve posted that you have the Bnf Version. As it’s taken me 14 minutes into your video to find out your video doesn’t apply exactly to my needs.. Regardless I have given you thumbs up on this video because of your build being fast and precise and not a bunch of BS talking in between doing anything. 👍👍👍

[@robertemmons2260]

Great review! I can hear in your voice how much fun that you were having! I bought it. I assembled it. I flew it. I crashed it on my maiden. But while it was in the air it flew like a dream! Unfortunately it doesn't take hard landings very well, I had completely broke off the right side landing gear mount and the prop. Repairs are in (and on) order.

[@matthewjames2649]

I'm sorry to hear that especially on the maiden..

[@tonyrebel63]

Sorry to hear that bro I am about to buy one. Reasonable price.

[@matthewjames2649]

@@tonyrebel63 cool I'm sure you'll love it.. I just put the stol on today... Just take your time cuz there's lots to learn. Or put the safe on... If you're an expert.. awesome 3D plane to have..

[@robertemmons2260]

It's been repaired and sitting in my front room. I haven't flown it, or any airplane for that matter, due to moving and home remodeling and repairs. Someday soon it'll be back up in the air.

[@glenpiro313]

New sub here, great review, best Ive seen so far on this airplane. I pulled the trigger on this yesterday, she should be here Monday, Im quite excited, this is my absolute first airplane, Im coming from cars and drones, and this seemed like the perfect choice as a starting point. Thank you for the excellent review!

[@burntkat]

I'm doing the exact same thing you did. How did it work for you?

[@user-zp2lx5xv1s]

Even though this is 5 year later 😂, I’ve had 3 timbers original, Turbo Evo and soon a Timber X. And I loved my first Timber to death until I wrecked it and now 3 or so planes later I will get my timber back 😁🤘

[@TangyLlama]

“When you got a knife, everything looks like a box...” *I’m staying away from you* Lol great video

[@flycamDFW]

Nice review. The unboxing was greatness..

[@michaelebersole6989]

Nice review! I want one!

[@steve20110]

Great Video!👍

[@Your_Average_Joe.]

You have some great content, I really enjoy your videos very informative with a twist of laughter.

[@KenKneknaneek]

Very nice. Looks pretty in the air. Happy Flying

[@kevinrdunnphs]

Looks like fun

[@danfalbo]

Excellent videos, very useful commentary and nice flying. Enjoyable to watch, and good information, great job buddy. I was wondering about the newer versions of the Timber, I've watched your reviews of both the Turbo Timer and the Timeber-X. I'm still flying an original Timber that I got when they were first released. The big tires and spring landing gear make the Timber series of planes perfect for grass field flying. I've got a total of 333 flights on her now, the last 26 are on floats. The Timber is excellent on floats, it's typical behavior is great for learning to fly float planes. Anyway, I like your video productions, I'm gonna look more at your channel to see if you've done anything with the Twin Otter. thanks

[@TheNatestEver]

Would love to see a video of it with the flaperons. Subscribed I believe I’m going to purchase this girl.

[@Variety_Pack]

I very very highly recommend that you change the STUPID EC3 connector. My plane crashed just yesterday because the battery unplugged itself in flight. Those blue connectors unplug themselves with literally just a few grams of pressure.

[@burntkat]

@@Variety_Pack concur. This is why all my stuff uses Deans plugs or XT60s, depending on the application

[@CrazyFastFlying]

You have AWESOME videos!!! Keep up the great work!!

[@alphabravorc1003]

Very Nice! Thanks for the unboxing and that hard work of pulling it of of the box! You earned 1 sub :)

[@Flying90]

This plane looks sooo awesome to fly! I’d love to have one. Sadly it’s not worth the argument I’d get into for spending that much money :(

[@shanemichaels8289]

Kinda late to comment but I bought one used for $50. Replaced the prop installed a 4S and a lot of glue and it flies great

[@toolbaggers]

Good job Capt. Sisko!

[@Cowboysway1969]

Just ordered one from my LHS, Excited to add it to my too many airplane collection! Haha, 😁

[@sheabutter173]

" get in there , i don't care what you smell " hahahahaha

[@onetransatmiddleage1966]

Thank you for making this video... very informative and entertaining... I about did a spit-take with the KITT Turbo Boost. =)

[@ytdhable]

Nice review. I wish you would have shown your camera mount, though. I want to mount my runcam2 on the Timber X I just bought. Thanks.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

hi, great video of this plane. got this for christmas, can you see if your ailerons and flaps are using pinned hinges and also have one anchor pin that is positioned above each hinge with a little white plastic cap over each anchor pin? I do not have the pinned hinges so I'm wondering if I got an old model that's been sitting around an amazon warehouse for a year. The pinned hinges and anchor pins keep things from coming apart and I've heard good things about them. Thanks in advance for any assistance with that!

[@MrVasmikey]

Great review!

[@inemm]

Oh wow I just saw more of the video.. I take back that mean comment I made about.. Duhhh! 🤗 I guess you got one that wasn’t beat up and shipping like most of us have gotten. 😬🤗

[@garyvale8347]

I just ordered a Timber X ... My concern is a few guys at my local club have had issues with their Timber's main gear, complaining it's a known weak spot. Since I have not yet received or assembled the plane, I was wondering if you might have a recommendation of how to strengthen this area , during the build and before I take it out to the field. Also, the field I fly from offers the choice of a very rough asphalt pad with a lot of cracks or an area of longish rough grass. Also I am a somewhat beginner pilot and would appricate any advise you can offer when I maiden it.... Thanks ....

[@rctrucks2094]

All timber series tend to have spring problems you may want to replace the landing gear somehow

[@michaelking6408]

Love your content sir .. you would make a great friend for sure .:) have a great day

[@lw216316]

2 questions - please 1. what prop size did you have in mind if you change from the stock one ? (for not doing the extreme 3d stuff) 2. do you think she would fly even better without the duck feet ? I have the UMX Timber and fly her without the landing gear and she has a beautiful profile in the air, is lighter weight, more aerodynamic and I use her as my little aerobatic trainer - she does most of the things I saw her older sister do in this video.

[@HobbyView]

1) Never changed the prop, only used the stock prop. If you want mild flying, just use a 3S Battery and use throttle. ;p 2) It would certainly fly faster without the landing gear but you would be missing out the fun of touch-n-goes. It is plenty of aerobatic with the landing gear.

[@krisakers8568]

Great video. Thanks!

[@SOCKITTOMECAKE]

This guy just quoted a line (15:32) from 80s VOLTRON!!! This channel just keeps getting better and better. “Activate interlock!” Can you work in a Robotech reference next time? Thanks. Oh wow! Honeymooners, Temple of Doom (16:04) and Knight Rider, too. Fitz is a trip!

[@shanemichaels8289]

What’s the top speed on 4S I swear mines was going 70 mph with a 20 mph tail wind

[@MartyLJ57]

I'd use the 3S for a slow beginner

[@mr.katana]

Good Video👍

[@richarddarlington1139]

Mix it with CROW, elevator-flap, flaperons, and who-knows-what-else? You could fly that thing in a phone booth. Wish I could build one out of wood...

[@rctrucks2094]

How many channels does the CROW and flapperons need

[@inemm]

I just bought an opterra 2m with the bnf receiver. I haven’t flown it yet. I wish I would’ve bought the bnf version of the timber X.. 🥺. Very much so I sadly say I did not buy the bnf!! 😳🥺😢😭

[@johngardner545]

We all knew you are US ENTERPRISE crew

[@inemm]

I guess I was the only one with some common sense when it came to opening and removing this Packaging without destroying it! Out of the 10 or so videos on KZbin on this plane I’ve watched maybe two or three have actually been able to remove it easily using the same method I figured out before watching your videos. Open both ends of the box and push it through!!! Duhhhhh!!!

[@burntkat]

Love your videos, we would get along very well. I am considering this plane as a park flyer out of a ball field near my house. Think it would be a good choice for a first plane? I have had a few other planes (balsa stick built) which I got tired of fixing and soon let gather dust. All the work of repairing kept me from flying. I want to get serious about learning to fly, and will be doing it on my own. I have a good understanding of how planes fly, just need to train the brain how to do it with an RC.

[@HobbyView]

You could learn to fly on the Timber X, I think the Turbo timber would be better, or oven the Mini Apprentice S for small field flying. I'd also look into getting a simulator.

[@burntkat]

@@HobbyView any recommendations on a Sim? I would prefer something I don't have to build a new computer for (so, Xbox, Steam, or similar would be great)

[@HobbyView]

@@burntkat , You want something that uses a real transmitter for control and not a game controller. RealFlight has very low system requirements. You can find some older versions on ebay for good prices if you are really concerned with PC performance.

[@burntkat]

@@HobbyView thanks for the input. I just ordered a Turbo Timber and a DX6 transmitter, and 4 batteries. Can't wait!

[@HobbyView]

@@burntkat , Fantastic.

[@gamble8008]

Great pilot! What camera gear are you using on the plane?

[@HobbyView]

Thanks. On-Board camera is a a little Mobius Action Cam.

[@freakyrims1527]

I have lots of 3d planes,what I saw this plane for the first time (today) I bought it

[@oe.nygren]

Light X I have been looking for a STOL and 3d plane and wow. This looks perfect. Ordered it right away😁

[@mrfixit5974]

Ever fly it with the slats?

[@HobbyView]

No. But check out my Turbo Timber video. That one I tested the slats. Should be similar for the Timber X.

[@jamesethompson9926]

Do u like tires

[@pokerchannel6991]

hi. I believe that the reason the comtents would not come out of the box was that tape was maybe stuck to it. just a guess. thx

[@jamesturncliff5960]

I just do not like the battery placement or it would be in my hanger

[@matthewjames2649]

4s only.. and full service throw....

[@rc-hobby250]

Great review!