Horizon Hobby - Eratix 3D FF - 860mm - Unbox, Build, & Radio Setup

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[@Mikkofantastico87]

As a diehard surface guy, who works in the Elite loyalty department of Horizon Hobby, I got the Erratix and I have a NX8. And this walk-through got me up in the air. I constantly recommend your videos.

[@mikehundley9876]

Just got mine built Brian .Thanks Buddy.

[@johnsmith-gb7qh]

Brian Your unbox and set up videos are the best, Megan is so special and such an important part of the team. I like to see what colour her nails are and beautifully manicured, She is an amazing camera crew,

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks - she is, and I like to provide an opportunity to share that in videos ;)

[@Acemechanicalservices]

I thought they were his nails for a second.

[@jimjumbuka4161]

Your unboxing and setup videos are awesome!

[@Tallguysrc]

Love watching Brian set up a 3D plane, 100% can tell he has never flown or built one 3d planes use the 33% rule on the CG, I would also recommend dialing all your throws down to 50% for low 70% med and 100% high use all 3 positions on that 3 way switch

[@HciContractor]

I just bought this model. I appreciate your input on rates a lot! I subscribe to your channel also. Hey do you have a more detailed video on this set up? If not I'll be all right with the info you wrote down here. Thanks brother man!

[@Myhobbies85]

I come here for all my unboxing videos, you go in to so much detail, it’s very much appreciated

[@dennisjwaltke4871]

This looks like a good first 3D plane. I am not against using Safe to learn the feel of flying this plane. I need practice and this is encouraging to explore 3D at a slow pace!

[@spottyjack614]

Your viddz are the best!!!! Hands down the best!!!! I was having a bitch of a time setting up my E-flite Erratix 3d plane and I remembered that I watched your video on the build and set up of the plane..I watched several videos on how to set up the NX-8 and set up safe and could not get it set up correctly??? So when I remembered that I had watched ur vidd on the 3d Erratix I went back and watched it from beginning to end and now my 3d Erratix is set up and ready to go!!! The only thing I did not do was set up the reverse thrust option on my Erratix..but that will happen sometime later..thanks soooo much for this viddd!!! U definitely have my support and I will let all my friends know to watch your videos. Thank you again Brian!!!!!👍👍👍

[@jesseelston4859]

Worked perfectly to set all my stuff up on my Eratix. Thanks!

[@flmortgageauthority]

amazingly helpful video!! thank you for making! just opened my Eratix today for Christmas!

[@drumdog287]

Hi Brian, in watching this very good box/setup vid you did on the Eratix, during the radio setup portion, I noted your comment about the note in the setup section of the manual that states "Set servo travel to 100%" and wanted to chime in here. I "think" what they're trying to convey is: on new plane setups, especially 3D planes, a lot of guys address the servo "Travel" first, to make sure they are running the servos and control surfaces to their optimal range. This sometimes means setting the servo "Travel" upwards to anywhere between 120 to 150 % then backing off a click or two to prevent binding. Then that new "Travel" setting becomes your overall 100% and you can now set your " Rates" to achieve the specified/suggested control surface throws in degrees or mm per the manual. I'm guessing that for the Eratix, reason they note the "Set servo travel to 100%" is, they don't want you going past that 100% Travel setting, perhaps due to AS3X / Safe parameters or something like that. Hope that helps. Thank you for everything you do for all of us!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you for the clarification. this helps, and yeah, I believe a lot of guys go OVER 100% for 3D planes, so that makes sense. Appreciate the tip!

[@jaythurb]

I was just setting this up and was so confused on how to find cg. I went to your video to try and find how you found it. I’m glad I’m not the only one that got confused on it. Lol

[@willwill5595]

Love the window area gives wonderful lighting

[@thereal-stl_slim]

With skip back and forth Assembly was 10min. Watched the full video, purchased, and assembled. Perfect instructions especially about CARBON SPLINTERS!!!!!

[@riverloon138]

Thank you for the great setup video, I just bought the NX8 and the Eratix and I was struggling with the setup, your video was extremely helpful

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome!!! So glad we could help ;) They had an Eratix event on Thursday night, at the 3D line, of Joe Nall, and it was super fun to see some of these great pilots (all kids) flying the wings off their Etratisis (Jason's made up plural form for Eratix - LOL ) Glad we could help you get yours working! Hope you'll be back soon!

[@zanderflander7880]

That’s what I’m talking about, finally!! Love it!

[@BrokenPropHanger]

Whenever I'm thinking about getting a rc plane I come you and I always trust and know you will do a honest review thanks for the awesome content keep it up.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you! We're glad you're here with us!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

cool plane and build,great radio setup

[@Salty_Ocean]

I've been waiting for this

[@trondaustad8617]

Happy new year to bouth of you. Nice video as always .

[@1Fbl1Wolfie]

Dude your pantry is so organized 👍

[@jacksampson7711]

I was waiting for him to fly it in the house!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Haven't done it for a while ;)

[@peterchilton9700]

Hiya Brian....the screwdriver you need are JIS :Japanese Industry Systems....I use these on Japanese motorcycles. Pete.

[@waynemiller6070]

58:13 I have watched your radio set up on a number of videos and finally understood that forward programming needs to have the plane connected. Yay! 😃

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AWESOME!!!! Glad you caught that Wayne!

[@scable-eq7bp]

Awesome review, I just ordered this plane. I think a spot of CA glue on the landing gear, elevators, wing saddle and vortex generators are in order. I have built many of these 3D planes and at one time or another the airframe becomes weak at the screw mounts due to the G forces being created by all the erratic maneuvers.....

[@waynemiller6070]

Hi Brian, I took my twin timber to the field for the first time yesterday and a fellow flyer had on of these. So I had to see if you've done a video on it. Lol I'm glad you did. I watched you fly in the gym. And then watched the unbox and build. I'm so glad we have the same radio (in this video), because electrics are very new to me and these radios are very foreign and intimidating. I'm also glad that my sister is into it, and helps me with the complicated stuff so I can do the flying. For the price point I think this will be the next one, and I may be fortunate enough not to have to wait until next summer for it. 😁

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's a BIT delicate, but you CAN 3D pretty much out of the box. It's a fun plane, but just to be totally clear, you can definitely make a lighter 3D plane like this. The BNF aspect, and very quick build will help you get a feel for the 3D side of things, but just bear in mind, at a later time, you might want to try an even more light version. Enjoy!!! bprc.me/Eratix

[@waynemiller6070]

@@BrianPhillipsRC it's still a little hard for me to embrace electrics when I can get a 20 minute flight out of 6 ounces of fuel and all the battery was required to do is run the service for the control surfaces. The longer the flight the higher a flew , and then I just dead stick Land on purpose. Something tells me you were that kind of flyer too. Lol

[@Jabanoflier]

Next time you can't get a screwdriver to fit a Philips, use a flat screwdriver that fits across the hole. Works for me. Enjoy your vids Brian and your camera crew is awsome,its not easy to keep up with an rc airplane.

[@michaelstewart7662]

Thanks for helping me get this sucker setup. happy flying

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You're very welcome! Good luck!

[@hotheadedfilmshhf6734]

To the jack black of rc, thanks this was a great video.

[@shanehoule9477]

Your thumb is getting better u definitely hit it pretty good

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

totally! can't wait till it's back to normal, since I can't really pry with this nail at the moment...which is super annoying.

[@chuntcorey]

extremely helpful :) thank you

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome! Glad we could help! Thanks for being here with us!

[@samuellondke9108]

Just bought one of these yesterday and put it together, now I just gotta get some battery connectors.

[@roedere]

I have an iX, so I'd love to see your tips and tricks, but totally understand staying in the NX if you need too.

[@nsbob70]

44:50. I TOTALLY hear ya man! I spent God only knows (Felt like 2 hours?) trying to DL the update to my trans. First over the WiFi, and like you, it got stuck, then I did the same log out- log in bit, that didn't work, so then I went to the spektrum site, used the SAME info I used on the radio to log in, and it didn't work on the site! So, of course ya know the drill there, "Reset PW", wait for the emails, fart around with making a new one, which they give no hints what they want, as far as caps, and #s and unique symbols. My old one was all lower case, and now that doesn't work anymore, it was just a circle jerk forever! FINALLY got the dumb thing to work, put the update on the SD card, and got it off the card into the radio...WHEW! What a PITA though. Again though, your help is greatly appreciated. I've learned more about the radio watching your vids, so I wanna thank you for that for sure. Now it seems to me, the things you review fall secondary to the great radio tips! lol It's like, "Yeah yeah, cool plane, BUT, how do ya set this up on the radio?" And yes, a minute or so after the 44:50, I AM coming back into the hobby after about 15 years or so, and all this new tech is a bit intimidating for sure. Yes, the 'i' series of radios are seriously cool BUT, like you said, not so many people gonna shell out almost a grand for a transmitter. Sure, I want one bad! buuuut...;) 1:10 eaaaasy now...there'a alotta nice planes in there for that prop to make a mess of!

[@canadianrcpilot9048]

You are soooooo lucky ! 👍 LOL Love your channel !

[@kyfish-on3203]

Dude I love the videos, and I just got my Eratix and im so excited. BUT... the maiden went horrible. Set up with the AR631 rec and the 850mA battery ... tail heavy right off the back. Now after repairs and battery full forward, cg seems right on where you said , at the struts. a noobie mistake not double checking cg recommendations ... oh well hot glue and a few more xmas shots helped lmao!

[@SlowFlyer85]

HI Brian i will swap your starlink for my phone hotspot my download speed is 1.5 mbs to 750 kbs and up load 950 kbs lol were out in the boon docks too no dsl or fiber optics out here were on the waiting list for starlink some time in 2023 before we see it but good video I been looking at foam plane.this will look like it will be my next one great videos keep them coming 😊

[@98-24]

On those cheep screwdriver,s I file a little of the tip off, It bottoms out before it gets to the teeth.

[@STG3Stang]

That has worked well for me too.

[@topoftheworld9189]

Hey Brian Love the content. I do however have a request. Would it be of interest to you to make a video or several videos with a slowed down step by step transmitter setup (with explanations) on several planes that would definitely be of interest to noobs such as myself. I find myself scrambling to keep up and then frustration sets in when I try to go back or wasn’t able to hit pause and then it’s back to the beginning. Maybe a few videos labeled tramitting to noobs…. So So So would appreciate anything like that.

[@davidbohner692]

I second the idea. You go too fast.

[@lw216316]

Brian - the Chinese made models I've encountered do not use American hardware but the American tools will sometimes work. Most of the Chinese made models I've had use Japanese hardware and Japanese Industry Standard (J.I.S) tools usually work best. This particular screw on the tail did not respond well to even my J.i.S tool. Believe it or don't - a small Flite-test screw driver included in one of their kits worked the best for me on this one. Not the first time. I've had other screws that it worked best on before. So I went as tight as I dared without stripping it but it did not seem to be completely in. I left it alone and put tape on each side of the stab because there was a tiny bit of wobble in it.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

So I wasn't crazy to think the screws kinda sucked??? Love the plane, HATED the screws...just like the wheels on the Carbon Z Cub - LOL - funny that I can remember how bat they sucked, and yet one of my favorite planes!!!

[@BenhobbyClubTV]

hi brain its ben cant wait for the madin flyght

[@unknowncitizen2823]

I vote you get the ix 14

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We are still considering the options. I want the IX14, but feel more people would be able to follow along more easily in our "Radio Setup" videos if we stayed in the NX lineup. Honestly, my old DX18 was so similar to the new NX8, that I felt like they were all pretty easy to cross over between, but I get a ton of questions from newer pilots who need help, and I have no idea what to tell them on DX6e and this type of entry level, economy transmitters. I fear I'll be dealing with this way more if I step into the IX14. Tough call. Thanks for weighing in!

[@crotaflyingsolo4759]

Brian, try a small magnet (Like the little magnets on canopies, etc.) stuck/attached to your screwdrivers to hold the tiny screws in tight places. I use them all the time, hard to lose screws when they're stuck to the driver going in or out!

[@whoknows8678]

A tiny dab of thick grease on the end of the screwdriver works great to hold a small screw, too. I use Superlube, which I have around for all the helis.

[@crotaflyingsolo4759]

@@whoknows8678 Then you have to clean the grease off wherever it may end up! Parts of the plane, countertop, fingers, or wherever you don't want it. Magnets stay where you put them! It's also a good way to keep from losing screws on a counter that's hard to find little screws by keeping them stuck to the magnet till needed! You can also magnetize your screwdrivers/drivers by always leaving a magnet on them. They will stay magnetic for some time even after you remove them.

[@whoknows8678]

@@crotaflyingsolo4759 So, would it really that hard for you to simply wipe it off the top of the screw with a napkin or something? BFD...ain't that hard... And, you don't glob it on in the first place. A lil' dab will do ya. And, why would you be getting it on your fingers and everywhere else? That's ridiculously stupid. You just tip the TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVER in the grease, dude. Oh, and wipe that off when you're done, too, in case I need to tell you that as well. LOL

[@crotaflyingsolo4759]

@@whoknows8678 LOL, High "Knows" I mean Hi, yes I've used your method myself over the years, mostly when working on cars real and RC where grease is right at home. Now unless you are the NEATEST, TIDIEST, never slip up or drop anything EVER Person, that's great, but most everyday people are not! Somewhere sometime in a place where grease is getting somewhere you don't want it! Then you need a cleaner to remove it! The Magnet you just pick up or move or leave it on the screwdriver, with all your little screws attached to it so they don't get lost! BFD you're right it's not that hard, but why bother if you don't have to! 👍Just grease your landings!🙂

[@old-rcplane-phart]

3.07 works perfectly on both MY nx10 and nx10se 🤷‍♂️! .07 was removed cause everyone was having problems. (EXCEPT for US 10 users!😁👍). I had to revert back to 3.06 on everyone I fly with tx's.

[@bsc9399]

I am glad I watched your video I realized I had screws mixed up on wings and stabilizers. I am going to do the pnp set up so I hope that does ok for me. I am curious do you ever get on multi-player on realflight?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad we could help, and no we don't do multiplayer on RealFlight, but might give it a shot some day. Maybe a "live" would be cool??? We'll think about that Bsc93

[@stevenbaker9327]

I've had a heck of a time getting those new spectrum recievers bound to my planes. Never had an issue with the old ones. Not sure what the problem is.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Not sure what's going on. Real sorry

[@stevenbaker9327]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Ever notice somethings always reversed when using a spectrum revievers in an FMS plane? For me its always the elevator and the ailerons!

[@williamhoodtn]

Brian, did you notice any bowing of the elevator push-rod when at 100% rates and pushing full down elevator? Full Up elevator was fine but the push-rod would for sure bow when at full down elevator.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I didn't, but admittedly I didn't look for it (sorry!)

[@jzonearcade]

Hey Brian- When you were trying to screw it into the hole on the horizontal stab..., I saw you were having trouble. I would recommend your recommendation, in previous lessons, of being sure to use ample lube. Brand name "Dawn" I believe. ;)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I really just think some of these Phillips screws need a different type of tip. I need to investigate this more.

[@jzonearcade]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Okay, I look forward to the results of your research. Thank you so much for your continued educational videos and guidance. I can not express how much fun and education they deliver. Plus I usually cry, with laughter, due to your amazing comedic talent. Amazzzing!

[@old-rcplane-phart]

HEX heads are always better!

[@gregoryosen9423]

@@old-rcplane-phart I have done that also. On my Habu I could not screw them down and the heads would strip. I changed them all to hex head screw that work fine.

[@aryacreative]

i love it,,,,,

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

;)

[@williamhoodtn]

FYI: I noticed that my aileron servo was loose in the holder and had to tighten down both little screws to secure it (used P0 screwdriver). First production run issues I'd guess. Accessing those was not fun but doable as long as you are careful about where to hold it to apply force.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yep...just not much to press against with considerable force required IN to keep the head of the screw driver seated. Wish they would have used a hex drive like many other models. I think this was a pretty big miss on HH's part, but GREAT PLANE!

[@robertlebaron1412]

actually have an old E-flite Eratix 3d ARF that is on my bench right.😀

[@ryanpiotrowski2353]

What battery are you suppose to use in this plane

[@todtalk3912]

I wish HH would make an option, extra 20 bucks even (which would be a huge profit maker for them) for upgraded screw sets. Maybe they are made better with harder metal. I'm pretty sure everyone would click that box

[@lw216316]

BRIAN (or anyone who knows for sure) is SPMXCA320 the adapter you mentioned that is needed for charging ?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

bit.ly/3OsckW6 - This one is for the IC3 to IC2 adapter

[@wolfgangreiner744]

Hi Brian. I find your videos extremely helpful. Would you know what the Eratix factory default AS3X Gain settings are?

[@Veneno2911]

Can you do vids on the pilot rc slick 60

[@user-zr5uw4kh7t]

I don't think you can turn as3x off on any spektrum radios tbh!

[@jacksampson7711]

Would you know how this plane compares to the Skynetic Swift 3D 1200mm? I like the larger size of the skynetic.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

No, sorry. No experience with that model

[@MrPlasticdinosaur484]

Hi Brian do you have any battery choice for this on the cheap? I don't have a smart charger,thanks your da man!

[@lw216316]

to avoid the dreaded - lost the tiny screw problem - magnetize the tip of the screwdriver, and I like to tilt the plane so that when I insert the screw my driver is pointed straight down - helps to avoid the screw falling off the driver even though its magnetized and from turning sideways to the hole. Multiply by 10 the frustration you had over the poor documentation and that is how I feel about the screws they use in a lot of cases - too small, too shallow - leading to stripped screws or screw that will not tighten down all the way. I would prefer a hex head or in some cases just a bigger / deeper screw. I know I 'm not the only one who feels this way....so wish this info could get passed on to the aircraft designers.

[@jack78_]

Brian can you recommend any aftermarket props i could use for this bird,

[@JH-zy1dj]

BE NICE TO YOUR LADY!

[@spookblizz6710]

The manual recommends to NOT use thrust reversing on this model with no explanation why. Perhaps because it has no tail wheel?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Oh well, I'm using it anyway ;)

[@old-rcplane-phart]

Because the way the propeller attaches, it 'can' fly off in reverse.

[@whoknows8678]

@@old-rcplane-phart How's that? In reverse thrust, the prop is being driven hard back into the hub.

[@whoknows8678]

I'll be danged. I looked all through the manual trying to see how to set it up since Brian showed that it works. I found it strange that Horizon never mentioned the feature anywhere in their propaganda, either. I missed the part about not using it and, boom, there it is... Right in the first section on page 3 as a WARNING. LOL You might be right on the no tailwheel thing. I can easily see someone ripping off their rudder trying to use reverse on grass or other unprepared surfaces. Apparently, those surfaces rip off pretty easily and many are beefing the hinges up with blenderm type tape, etc.

[@Wingman-ls4bs]

Brian do you recommend 600 or 850 battery?

[@MrPlasticdinosaur484]

Hi Brian, I got one of these for Christmas. My last 4 bnf planes that I bought I followed the binding process but just fly like that and never dial in the throws. Do you ever do that or is it paramount in your opinion to dial it in? I'm just not that good at setting stuff up I guess. Thanks

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I never play with throws, I just follow the hole positions in the manual if they're BNF, and if they're plug and fly, but when they're a KIT or an ARF, I sometimes have to guess....but admittedly, even then, I don't measure throws. Honestly, I've maybe measured throws ONE time, back when I was just trying to make more throw on a highly modified plane. To answer your question, if it weren't already clear, I don't think it's paramount...but there may be value in a PNP more-so than in a BNF where this type of thing is already worked out for us at the MFG.

[@TheRyaninspokane]

What is the extra wire for next to the battery connector?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

To program the ESC, I believe.

[@SupremeRC]

What other rx would you recommend for this bird. Maybe remove it f free om the case ?

[@henryjohnsmitt8573]

Hi brian great video by you two but what have you done to your thum nail

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I crushed it at work a while back, but it's now healed, and nail totally re-grown ;)

[@gregtheriault3043]

Brian, I and many people in my club are breaking out part of the Eratix wing that braces the landing gear. There is basically a 4:1 lever created by the plastic feedthrough piece acting as a fulcrum in the fuselage that multiplies the landing force on the gear by ~4 at the wing brace. It is a simple fix, but it is a weak point that rebreaks easily. Do you have any bracing suggestions? That would be a great video if you could share a solution. This plane is popular and flys great. I looked online and I haven’t seen anyone addressing this. But the CA is working overtime on this problem, particularly if the runway is not paved.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Oh boy, tough call. I'd say you'll have to use 2 part epoxy of your choice, since CA is gonna be too weak, with small attachment points. You could also make string or wire connections for support on the tips.

[@gregoryosen9423]

I am curious about why not use the BNF models that are already in the NX? I would think that would get the setup that the instructions want you to use, then you could verify/tweak them if you want.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I've spoke about this many times, but maybe you missed my more elaborate explanations... This is one of the most complex and expensive tools you'll use in flying RC aircraft, and there's a lot of people just getting into or getting BACK into the hobby who need a lot of help. If the BNF profile is available, and you know how to use it and want to use the factory setup, go for it, but I'm going to suggest setting it up yourself. I don't like it being done for me, since I want to control how well it works, and KNOW how it works. If there's a problem, I want to have some clues as to what might be causing it...all pro-doing it yourself ;) Anyway, hope this helps answer your question, but as I say all the time too, to all their own; we don't want to tell people what to do, only suggest what we think might work well, and what WE did, so you can gauge our success or lack thereof in the event our review goes sideways - LOL ;)

[@HciContractor]

There's still no preset "Eratix model". You'd think they'd keep up with updates but they don't. There's no Draco model either. It's just as easy to set it up manually I suppose

[@Wheezmaster2012]

Great Video and content. Can I ask a favor? Can you refer to the correct terminology for aerobatic/3D maneuvers? I have never heard of "cornhole" and etc. A true "Hammer Head" is a stall turn pivoting on a wing tip. "Hovering" is the correct terminology for hanging stationary on the prop and thrust vectoring with the control surfaces to hold it nose up. I am sure there's a bunch of 3D pilots a bit confused. I am trying to figure out what maneuver you call a "cornhole" actually is. Thanks man. Keep up the great videos.

[@kevinyeager11]

PLEASE stay with the NX!

[@TakeItToTheGround]

So what is it made of? Depron, EPP, foamboard? It looks pretty but does it bounce off the ground unharmed like twisted hobbys/RC Factory profile planes?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I feel like it's a plastic coated foam board. It's like a strong "billboard" material...like what you might see as an advertisement at a trade show. It's strong, but not especially light.

[@TakeItToTheGround]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks. Have you 'bounced" it hard yet?

[@williamhoodtn]

Dude! What the heck did you do to your thumb? Great video BTW. I suggest you stay with the NX8.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I crushed it when a sizable wrench slipped off a bold and trapped my thumb onto a broken off lifting hook on a forklift carriage...it was a very fast blow...then it was bruised immediately. Just been hoping to not lose the old nail till the new one it in place, and so far, so good ;)

[@tabdycollins]

I vote you move on to the iX14. I moved to Jeti but a nightmare to programme BUT being able to measure mAh consumption is much better than measuring volts. So do I stay with Jeti or return to Spektrum 🤔

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We are still in the midst of hard fought consideration. I trust you understand. Jeti is amazing gear, but without very expensive equipment to pair up with the Tx, I have to assume they'll be somewhat overkill - am I mistaken?

[@tabdycollins]

It's a dilemma isn't it. For you it's simple, your market is Spektrum and that's where the majority are. Harry Curzon - who does lots of instructive Jeti KZbin videos - said to me todawhen we were flying "Spektrum is great for the straightforward stuff but if you want to do something out of the ordinary and more complicated and unusual, then Jeti will do it".

[@albertomancini111]

Hi Brian, you are brillant! Can i change IC2 esc connector to use my 850 mah batteries with xt30 connector?

[@theklines6297]

Brian, Can I set up thrust reverse on a DX6e.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I think you might be able to do it - newer firmware will let you set it as low as channel 5

[@todtalk3912]

When you buy a 3d plane, and ur not an experienced 3d pilot, first you buy 3 planes, never 1. Gives you way more confidence to beat the crap out of the first one. Learn on the 2nd, show off on the 3rd. These are excellent if you change the servos to higher grade versions. This will fly as is, but better servos will make it so smooth and possible to do basically whatever.

[@whoknows8678]

Just got mine put together, but I'm having trouble with the radio setup (DX9). First, in AS3X mode, it doesn't seem like my servos are moving at all when I move the model around. Yes, I ran the throttle up above 25% to trigger the AS3X on. Also, my aileron servo horn wasn't centered out of the box. Was yours like that? If so, any idea on how to center it? I can't remove the screw because the fuselage foam is right over it. Thanks!

[@whoknows8678]

Okay, I figured out the servo. If you remove the two mounting screws (you can easily get to them at an angle with a long screwdriver), the servo will lift up enough that you can rock it over and get access to the spline/horn screw. With the horn removed, the entire servo will come out. Good to know for future maintenance and anyone else who might not have a centered aileron servo horn out of the box. Same applies for the rudder servo, but that one is even easier because there's more clearance to the foam directly above it.

[@whoknows8678]

As for the AS3X, I "think" I can see the servos moving slightly when I move the plane around. Strange that I can't hear them, though. I did remember reading somewhere that the AS3X gains are set on the light side. Makes sense with those monster control throws! Now, if I could just figure out how to set up the SAFE mode...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AS3X won't initiate until AFTER you've given 25% throttle...but SAFE WILL WORK RIGHT AWAY

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

With AS3X you need to make sure the surfaces are moving...stand with the plane in your hands, and prop toward your belly (AFTER safely giving throttle, then turning on Throttle Cut...of course) then just spin around with the plane pointed out from you - you'll see the rudder point in the direction you're spinning. Also, you can do similar with ailerons and elevator, but may not need to spin ;)

[@JustPlaneNutzRC]

I had the same exact problem, I was very annoyed to say the least. I wound up using a pair of thin needle nose pliers to back out the screw, then I was able to pull the horn up and reposition it.

[@Jonathan-vo1vt]

I didn’t watch the whole video but I’m having issues assigning safe /safe select to a switch with forward programming. It only gives me the options of safe select or safe when I flip the switch. I want to have the option for AS3X only, then flip for safe?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Go into forward programming, and change the "AngleDemand" to "AS3X" on one of the two switch settings.

[@Jonathan-vo1vt]

Strange, I do not have “Angle Demand” as a setting in forward programming just: Gyro settings -> SAFE select -> FLIGHT MODE 2/3 SAFE Select Chan: Gear AS3X: On SAFE: Off SAFE Select: On It actually doesn’t even let me select SAFE, skips over it. Maybe has something to do with how I bound it? I just plugged in the battery and pressed the bind button on receiver and bound through remote “Bind” selection.

[@Jonathan-vo1vt]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Flight mode 3 is supposed to be my “AS3X only” Mode but the settings above are listed and I can’t modify it

[@Jonathan-vo1vt]

Or when I do modify safe select off it influences the other switch and vice versa

[@TheRyaninspokane]

I would prefer Allen key screws

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Me too!

[@shanehoule9477]

Can I use my 450 mah that I use for my blade 150 s Smart

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Probably be fine, if it's 3S and EC2

[@MUDDMINNOW]

Nice video but... When your showing a educational video that we're are following along step by step, you need to go (SLOWER) SSSSSLLLOOOWWWEEERR. I had to try to stop it several times and go back to figure out what you had done. Nice and very informative. You can always check yourself by having someone else watch the video and follow along with your TX to see how they (someone who has no idea about using a TX) will help you a lot. It also will help you explain things on an elementary level to others who just purchased a new TX.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Have you tried changing the playback speed to slow the video down? This is a great help when you're following a step by step video, like we do all the time. We've found that no matter what speed we go, we're either too fast or too slow for someone...so if you want to change the speed, click on the GEAR, then PLAYBACK SPEED, then choose as slow as 0.25X speed. This might be enough to take the edge off, and then you can get what you need with only the occasional pause needed. We want to help, but can't make a video that's custom tailored to one person's very specific needs, since our videos are already VERY long. Hope this makes sense.

[@mattbaccari8351]

This dude shouldn't mess with 3D planes. lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

why

[@mattbaccari8351]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Its like watching a guitar player doing a Synth review. Why?

[@STG3Stang]

Brian and Megan are the best rc airplane reviewers on KZbin and I can't think of an airplane I wouldn't want to see them review. They answered every question I had about this model including the thrust reverse and I ordered the model as a result of this video.

[@112Daverm]

It's

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

it's.... ? ;)

[@stevenbaker9327]

Ya....not interested in all that fiddling around with a Tx I have no clue how to set up. ...I just want to fly.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I want to fly them too, but gotta set them up before you can fly them.

[@franzhalaschek-wiener594]

Stick with the NX transmitter line!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Still considering our options...thanks for weighing in!!!

[@matejbludsky8410]

Damn how is this $219 i don't understand 🙃 this should be more like $70-80🤦‍♂️🙃 eflight .. keep the spektrum thing.. kit would be amazing.. foam is super cheap to make this should be like $40kit 80pnp and perhaps $100 max BNF really

[@B58FTW]

Price all the electronics separately and tell me what you come up with.

[@mostlymissiles]

Currently shipping adds $50 to each plane

[@matejbludsky8410]

@@mostlymissiles they ship in large containers that will fit like hundreds if not thousands of these you know that right.. this model is flat doesn't need any vertical space basically

[@matejbludsky8410]

@@B58FTW electronics are roughly $20 from direct china manufacturing and foam like $5 for one plane .. boxing etc import tax.. still leaves them over $30 in profit if it was $80 pnp

[@B58FTW]

@@matejbludsky8410 You’re talking out of your ass.

[@johnrusscher3954]

Hammer head it? How about Hover it Brian. A hammer head is an aerobatic maneuver. You are not going to do that in your living room.

[@obtv6827]

Maybe you should POLL YOUR VIEWERS

[@stevenbaker9327]

Way too much money for ugly flat foam

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

They're definitely not giving them away these days, but compared to so many other planes, it's a high fun to cost ratio.

[@billydeaton5984]

Buy a set of JAP screw drivers.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

YES!

[@blackhawktim1259]

"ITS QUITE EASY" uh, no, it's NOT easy. I've been in the hobby for many years and I still have lots of trouble with my black dx7 radio. ......I just got the 80 mm Thunderbird f16 and I cant figure out how to set up flaperons or reverse thrust. I've tried setting up flybarless helicopters for 3d flight and still can't figure it out. I had a friend in PA that has no problem what so ever setting these things up and can't figure out why it's so hard for me. I wish I knew. I would love to buy a helicopter, build it , KNOW how to set it up in my radio( HARDEST PART FOR ME) and have it actually fly. It's quite frustrating seeing others enjoy the hobby the way I'd like to. Anyway, just my two cents, enjoyed the video though!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Once you have it figured out, it can be easy. We'll keep sharing the steps when we do these videos and even when you've figured it out, we'll probably still be doing it for the next generation of pilots ;) Keep at it!!! You'll get it eventually!