I watched this video twice because my wife bought this plane for me for Christmas and I won’t to get it right. “Thank You” very much you did a great job. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for coming back for more William!!!
@garyvale83474 жыл бұрын
once again another popular RC airplane review, excellently recorded and edited with much needed informational posted links....... Brain's entertaining and easy to understand commentary is the best that can be found on the internet.....his honest flight reviews, unboxing, assembly and general knowledge is better than the RC dealers and distributers ......
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Gary! We appreciate your kind words, and glad we can be of assistance ;)
@wheelsoffury14324 жыл бұрын
Was a little confusing going back and forth on the throttle reverse. Other then that thank you so much for taking the time and getting down. Thing rips!!!!!! Thanks to the camera crew as well! Update: I was only confused cause if you remember in the ultimate 3D you put reverse on A switch. I had it on a switch but I couldn’t assign safe to switch B it was free but was having a hard time. so I just followed your instructions and it worked great maiden’ed like a Champ. Thank you once again Brian and camera crew!! You guys rock!!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
AWESOME - Glad you got her figured out! All I can say is, BE CAREFUL with that Reverse feature...it's a scary thing to do!!!
@lifeguard4343434 жыл бұрын
I just learned why you remove the prop while programming. Just got home from getting 20 stitches in the palm of my hand.... haha I’m so stupid sometimes. One thing is for sure, I won’t make that mistake again. The part at 1 hour and 58 min is where I get lost. “We will obviously keep our hands out of the prop area during motor reversing cause we don’t need hand chopping” this totally applies to dummies like me.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Ouch!!! I've been lucky to only been bit by UMX planes, but this plane would be no-fun!!!
@lifeguard4343434 жыл бұрын
Brian Phillips it was no fun. Those props are sharp. Btw, greAt videos, I am still trying to program my dx8 g2 transmitter and can’t get the reverse programmed correctly. Which is why it went full throttle at the idle position. Any advice would be great since I almost threw it across the room after the prop cut me open. I followed your video tutorial, but I must have screwed something up.. I get lost when you disable the gear or something. Is gear safe mode and aux 2 reverse motor mode? Gonna take a couple days to regroup and lick my wounds haha. Great videos you and you wife post. I have binge watched a bunch. I look forward to more videos! Should I Inhibit aux2 or gear? Do you set up high and low rates and did you set up the blending to use the flaps and ailerons at same time?
@bjornn66267 ай бұрын
Amazon and Horizon Hobby have it on sale for $299 so I pulled the trigger on it. Your videos are incredibly helpful as I’ll be following this one along in my build next week. Thank you for making awesome content Brian!
@Stephen308534 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, At around 1:59 you wondered about the A switch on the IX12. I have the IX12 and the A switch is a 2 position. I setup safe on that switch. I also tried to do the advanced setup but had problems with the left aileron not going the same direction as the others. Decided to revert it back to standard setup and in the process I had two spare servo extensions. As it was necessary to re-bind the plane I plugged one servo extension into the bind port to make it easier to plug in the bind plug. I didn’t run it through to the battery area but I think it would reach. I also deleted the model on the transmitter and started with a fresh setup. The battery straps are starting to stretch now so I will be fixing that problem shortly. I found it odd that they didn’t supply two servo extensions to do the advanced setup. At the time I purchased the plane the extensions weren’t available here. The IX12 is a great transmitter and I’m glad I bought it when I did. A very capable transmitter. The IX20 has way more features (sorry camera crew!).
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
LOL - I look forward to my new IX20, just as soon as I have almost everything else done around the property.... Outbuilding Shop finished Basement finished Pond installed Trees planted Mini excavator purchased ...then the IX20 ;) LOL
@jjs32874 жыл бұрын
I think actually you did show case this plane really well as it gives more average flyers like myself a much better understanding of what to realistically expect. And yes, for the vast majority of us even though this can be a very easy plane to fly, the SAFE switch can certainly be your best friend as this plane seems to encourage the pilot to push his or her own limits.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
True! Glad you agree :) I love to see an "expert" like Horizon Hobby Sponsored Professional RC pilots just as much as the next guy, but that can quickly give you an inferiority complex ;) LOL That's why they have me - LOL :) Thanks JJ S!
@jjs32874 жыл бұрын
Man if i could fly half as well as you I would be happy!
@MegaRickw4 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this vid release,lol.Got mine 2 weeks ago and the winds on the east coast haven't allowed me a maiden yet.Saw on another vid if you move power wires under the battery tray and bring them out the front makes that battery install a lot easier,I have a 3500 4s in mine just waiting to go.Thanks Brian for all your help and another great video,Rick from Delaware
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I will try that next time I take her out!!! Thanks Richard!
@jdouglasj20004 жыл бұрын
Could you provide a link to that video. I'm not sure what you mean.
@reelemin7864 Жыл бұрын
I just picked up this plane but would like to know how to setup the flaps and ailerons to work together. and when I use the flaps I want them to split up. I cannot find anything on how to do that with the NX 8.
@BrianPhillipsRC Жыл бұрын
You have to split the wiring on the ailerons and flaps (ailerons might already be split), then Factory Reset the Rx to make a 2 Ailerons and 2 Flaps wind type. This is easier said than done, but if you get these three settings done, then work through FORWARD PROGRAMMING, to do first time setup of AS3X then SAFE, if you wish, but you probably won't have enough channels to do that on the NX8. Good luck, we don't have a video of this part, but know why you would want to do it. Also, since you'd be setting up the Rx to FACTORY DEFAULT, you can get MORE THROW from the Ailerons ;)
@reelemin7864 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian I will give it a try this week. Sounds a bit challenging. I don't use Safe so I hope I have enough channels for this.
@reelemin7864 Жыл бұрын
Just finished it today. Worked great but I am not gonna lie. It was a pain in the corn hole! Lol! It was quite envolved. Thanks for all you do in this hobby. The time you take to make these videos and help us all out here is awesome!
@reelemin7864 Жыл бұрын
I have about 10 flights in this plane now but i notice that a few times I make a turn and it has nasty tip stall. Starts spiraling down with no control. I lost it once thank God very minor damage. But its happened a few times recently. I was able to recover the last few times but it was super close. Have you had this issue with this plane or the timber x? I fly The Extra 300 and like 8 other 3d type Stol planes and have never had this issue. Im starting to wonder if maybe the gyro was defective from the day I got it cause it always seems to happen at the same time frame on every flight. But maybe not it could be pilot error slowing it down too much during the turn. Anyways just wondering. Thank for all your work on here man. Your videos have been so helpful and I truly appreciated your channel.
@biffoswilly4 жыл бұрын
Hey Bri. good to see your interaction with your son - teach him early and he will be an ace - good job
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. He's a smart kid, and very quick learner. It's very hard to get kids today to stick to anything, as they have such a short attention span, but if he wants to do this, he'll have no excuse but to find success, and I hope he does ;)
@bigdon1a14 жыл бұрын
Brian your a good pilot, knowledgeable in an awful lot, hope you don't mind a tip, all epf foam planes when unboxed for the first time you really should ( flex ) or exercise hinges on ailerons, flaps, elevator and ruder. This allows easier movement and less ware on servos
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
True! Great idea, and I should!!! Thanks Don
@SBWings4 жыл бұрын
Been watching your vids for over a year now. Found you with your UMX Timber series. Have really enjoyed watching. One thing that would greatly help my enjoyment IMHO would be for you to wear a wireless lavalier mic. It would help eliminate the "boominess" and reverb when in your kitchen. It would help us to hear you better when you're outside and you turn away from the camera mic. Compliments to the camera crew for the great camera work following you flights and keeping the subject in frame. Kudos to a great husband and wife team!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I have heard this before, and it is on the docket. I have to say, we feel bad that we haven't yet made the relatively small investment ($250ish), but I've been reluctant, as it adds yet another layer of BS to deal with in filming...BUT, we are planning to do it. I just hope you'll hang in there until we take the plunge ;)
@SBWings4 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Every piece of equipment adds more complexity. I come from an audio-visual background so I understand. Keep covering the cool toys! I'll keep watching and enjoying!
@biffoswilly4 жыл бұрын
Cream always rises to the top. Dont push them too hard, just nudge. He will watch his dad and learn from he things you do well also the things you do not so well. Its all education. He will do well and learn to apply himself, we were kids once, and I remember the world being an exiting place and so much to fit in. At that age your mind is a jack in the box.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Yes. It's hard in the moment to see the forest through the trees.
@TwoBrosRC4 жыл бұрын
Yo dude! That "cornball" maneuver you're doing is called a Lomcevak. Just thought you'd want to know!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Lomcevak - I'll correct my future videos ;)
@stealthwarrior48704 жыл бұрын
Love your new flying field (the previous having a bit more of that typical restrictive, subdivision look about it, as I recall)! After wanting a sport foamy for more spirited flying & aerobatics, yet liking the 1.55m Timber's STOL & flexible gear for grassy park flying, am looking forward to the Night Timber X -- currently on order! Was difficult to pull off a roll or even inverted flight w/the original, but nice not having to travel to my club's busy field for a quick flight. Your video helped convince me the Timber X can do both quite well. Enjoyed your build & setup. Your wife (or camera crew) is so patient -- a really good sport! Thx for the fun!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! You will love it if you want to be able to roll quicker...this thing is CRAZY!!!
@Stephen308534 жыл бұрын
A excellent fun plane to fly. The only two negatives I encountered with my Timber X,(not the night version ), were the tailwheel was set at 45 degrees to the neutral rudder position which I very carefully used a screwdriver to straighten. The second was the foam is dented in under the front cockpit plastic piece. I installed the metal spar in the tail right from the start as I intended to mainly use 4 cell batteries. I flew the first flight on a windy day, ( always windy where I live in Australia) and found it handled the wind no problem. Dropping the flaps in the wind is like slamming on the brakes and is a lot of fun. Due to the large amount of control surface movement, even with safe on a beginner would find it a handful. One thing I would suggest is to have spare props on hand in case of tipping on the nose. The plastic on the wingtips certainly saves the wings if it tips over. It is by far my most favourite plane. Trying to get club members interested in doing STOL spot landing competitions. Enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I hate when there's little stuff screwed up on unboxing - super annoying!!! Sounds like you love it. I want to maybe put on the slats, just because I want them on there for looks ;)
@Stephen308534 жыл бұрын
It might take some of the edge of it’s manoeuvres but if hot glued on should be easier to remove than if superglued. I do enjoy flying it. I also have the 1.2 Mustang June Nite and the Viper. Figured if I could handle the Timber X, I should have no problems with the other two. Unfortunately planes here are double the price you guys pay due to the exchange rate so crashing is not an option.
@insurancemann14 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video, as always. You say you aren't a 3d pilot, but no need to be humble, you've got skills. All 3d is is some hovering and harriers and mixing those sticks around. Thanks again.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thank you David, but 3D flying is a skill I'm not super familiar with. I have much respect for those guys who can tip their tail feathers on the ground and do it about 3 feet from their nose!!!! Also, heli pilots that can make it look like a rag-doll, not my cup of tea, and don't have any interest in doing it either...but I have a growing appreciation for different styles of flight. My style is scale flying. I LOVE watching planes fly.
@FORDEVR3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just got mine. 👍 On the left side the + wire for lights was to the rear. On the right side of mine the + positive wire was to the front.
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
okay...I'll take your word for it. I can't remember.
@mattcook53022 жыл бұрын
Just Bought it (Night Timber) and some batteries for the A-10 today from your link:) 4X points today for RC Club members. Love you guys!
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! Glad you did (sorry I'm so slow with replying)
@mattcook53022 жыл бұрын
You are a busy family, keep up the great content 😊
@K4FXRCFlying4 жыл бұрын
Well Brian, I hate to say it but I was glad to see the Timber X nosing over and bouncing on landings, I have the exact same experience. Being with only 4 months of RC Flying, the Timber X was a handful. If you can fly it comfortably without SAFE, you can fly about anything. The thing is so responsive it's amazing. You can invent aerobatics with that sucker. Looking forward to your night flight Bill
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
It's in this video ;)
@K4FXRCFlying4 жыл бұрын
Brian Phillips I saw it. Man that thing looks wild all lit up over the vampire death site
@hbb33674 жыл бұрын
A cool option I did with mine; Flaperons. Then you have really crazy ailerons across the whole wing...but when you need flaps, you still have them available. As usual, thanks for what you and the little bride do for the hobby.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I suspect this thing turns like a top with full length flapperons, right?!?!
@keithshillbillyrcn8494 жыл бұрын
Hello Brian and Mrs Megan aka camera crew, thats a super cool plane. Was at the field today and seen it fly itwas awesome. Plane flys very well. Very capable of extreme flights. Awesome video as always well done. Thank you for your video keep flying you guys. Just having fun RC'n with friends and family members.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks again!
@TGDylan963 жыл бұрын
Mine is coming into my local hobby store this week! Great video again!
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@crazyaces95864 жыл бұрын
Good 3 d flying... that battery was p.off at you....good recovery to bring it back. Had to watch again as I'm stuck on ur ch.again . Very informative 👏 Brian,wife.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Glad you're here with us Crazy Aces ;)
@I_am_archie2 жыл бұрын
I'm watching to see how big the box is.... Yep, I'm buying this at Fast Track in Rocklin, Ca. Tomorrow, while I'm working here. It will be leaving with me in my car, back home to northern Utah for my off work days 🤠
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@payitfwdrcl61714 жыл бұрын
Brian. Got this one a week ago. Awesome plane. All the features this one has makes up for the bottom battery installation- that’s the only thing that keeps this from being the perfect specimen from Horizon. Other than that-just beautiful. I was amazed at the 4s power.....I believe I may have to pick up another 1 for back up....If you know what I’m thinking....lol. I was playing hard with the original Eflite Timber and decided to plow the field with it while it was inverted. I liked that plane, and salvaged most of the electronics but never replaced it...I love planes that have lights. When the Night Timber came out-had to have it. I don’t do 3D either-at least not on purpose...haha. Oh-If you not heard already-some folks have experienced some control rods popping loose from the control horns. I highly adding some fuel tubing to all the ones for the wings-especially the way you fly-if you not already thought of it. Enjoyed this video. Kudos to the Camera Crew. 🔥🔥👊👊😉
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I totally agree about that bottom access for the lipo....but it is what it is ;) The lights are good enough that you can actually tell what direction you're moving, and the orb of light on the ground it fantastic!!!
@originafreerangechicken4 жыл бұрын
Oh man. I had sworn off buying any new models until I've fully moved my son off to college in a few weeks. I've watched so many reviews and flights on this thing and resisted the urge until now. You pushed me over the edge. Priorities are in perfect order. Do college students need towels and dishes? Nah.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Right on! College can always wait - LOL!!!!! You can think of me when you're skipping mean - LOL!!! At least you'll be happy flying ;) Thanks for checking out my thoughts on it, as I know I wasn't the first guy on this one for sure!!!
@williamhoodtn3 жыл бұрын
FYI: When I built mine, I found that the internal control horn set-screw for the rudder control wire was a bit loose and while the rudder was likely well aligned at the factory, when I was assembling it the setting moved. I'd suggest after you setup the radio but before you install the wing, you recheck that the rudder and elevator are centered with the radio on (zero trim settings) and then torque down that set screw! Otherwise, you likely will have a "bad day"! Doing the wire bundle zip-ties that Brian recommends is also very smart!
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Loose screws can lead to a bad day, for sure!
@tdemaree4 жыл бұрын
I just saw your horizon hangout video, I left a comment.. you da man, I see good things in your future with horizon!! Congrats!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! Thanks Ty - I've been fighting for 5+ years for this ;) Now I can finally do it...still loads of work, and still find that reviewing a ton of planes has a strange side effect of making me so busy, I sometimes forget to enjoy it ;)
@mattmiller74942 жыл бұрын
Just got mine and I have to say it’s not what I expected but it’s only day one so I’ll give it time before I truly pass judgment. It’s fun for sure but so finicky, I think I prefer the evolution but mine is down waiting on back ordered parts. The motor burned up because a bearing went out on flight 20. Got so hot it melted the plastic where the motor mount ties into the fuselage. Horizon is taking care of me and sending the parts free of charge but still disappointed because they are on back order and the tentative date is another month away. I’m going to play with the metal rod on the timber X versus the carbon fiber one. But enjoy the donation for selling me on another plane from horizon 🤦♂️. Love the channel, keep up the great work.
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
I love my 1.5m best of all of them. BUT this one has got the edge at night. Sorry you had a bad bearing...that sucks...but glad to hear Horizon Hobby is gonna make it right - this is why we like working with HH. Thanks Matt for sharing.
@T-Gill7774 жыл бұрын
OK you convinced me I have one on the way going to be here Wednesday can’t wait I’m new to flying but I was a drone pilot still am but after learning to fly the plane is so much more fun I wouldn’t have never believe it was that much fun having a blast can’t wait to move to the next level 👍
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Nice! Good luck ;)
@claygrigsby12804 жыл бұрын
It’s a great plane. I have all of them and love flying each of them. I used the timber x as my trainer plane when I started flying in the summer of 2018. They are my some of my most favorite planes to fly. Great videos and great information. Keep up the great work!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Really?!?!? You must be a NATURAL!!! This plane is touchy - Congrats Clay!
@claygrigsby12804 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’m not a natural just used safe a whole lot, lol!!!
@arlinfairbanks72724 жыл бұрын
I use some double stick tape and stuck the bind plug underneath where that vent is so you can always get to it with the wings being secured and then you don’t have to remove them to rebind it.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Nice! good idea!
@bboyhafan3 жыл бұрын
thank you very much Brian, I think i will not complete build of this plane without your advice :D its amazing plane, i can not wait for my maiden flight :D
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Glad you came along for the ride! thanks
@travelmateprince26933 жыл бұрын
Wow looks beautiful when you fly it in sunset.
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Totally Agree!
@mikewinter93444 жыл бұрын
Been watching your videos for a bit now. Definitely getting the Night Timber X after watching the night flight. Going to light up the sky in northern Iowa
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Have fun! I'll be looking for it ;)
@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.10374 жыл бұрын
Brian you’re an excellent teacher when it comes to the build and you’re flying techniques, and camera crew you do an excellent job also. 🌴😎🌴
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Very welcome William! Are you about caught up??? I just say the number earlier today, something like 1360 videos??? I know you're working on watching all of them, but I keep putting out new stuff to try and run up your buffer ;)
@biffoswilly4 жыл бұрын
You have a lovely place and that landing strip is sooooo smooth - good job
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian! We love it here, and have worked very hard to get her, an are working very hard to stay here, but it's all worth it!!!
@wrxs17813 жыл бұрын
Good video, the photography is outstanding.
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@AE5X4 жыл бұрын
Just bought one of these yesterday, my 2nd plane. It'll be here Tuesday and hopefully not crashed by Wednesday 🤠
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Sweet, good luck!
@jdouglasj20004 жыл бұрын
How long did you make it until your first crash?
@johnsons74thsquadron743 жыл бұрын
New fan Brian. Just ordered mine to satisfy my want for 3D and will only be flying it on a 4 cell, because I love speed.
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
This plane needs power to perform, so agreed, 4S is the ONLY way to go on a 3D ;)
@johnsons74thsquadron743 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC If you think the Timber X is too easy to fly you would never believe how easy the the 1.5m Timber was to fly. I am such a good pilot that I am bored flying the 1.5m because it’s too easy to fly. It only flys on a 3s and the rolling and pitch is poor on it. I am selling it to someone in need of a trainer and I just finished assembling and binding my Night Timber X.
@thomasjent14314 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your quick reply. The plane is a BNF and has the AR637TA, and I built from a blank profile, starting with the same settings as our other Timber X, but I changed some things. Then I tried the two downloads available from Spektrums website mentioned earlier. I agree and thought that the AS3X is supposed to always be on, which is why I was wondering what is possibly wrong or if I some how conflicted it off or something. Our other Timber X, is also the 1.2M, basically same plane except it has the AR636A reciever and I like that it's touchy. It flys great, with both the iX12 and DX6 (Gen2). That is why I bought the Night Timber, because of how well the our other Timber X 1.2 flys in variable wind conditions, so my wife and I can fly together, with basically the same plane. Perfect manageable size too! I will compare the settings between the two again lol. I made a mistake saying I was using the 4S 5000mAh batteries, that was wrong, We actually use 3S 30C & 4S 50C 3200mAh's. Thanks again, I glad to hear it confirmed that the AS3X is always on and can't be turned off with the AR637TA receiver. Now I know it is something with my settings and I'll work on that.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
With the AR637T you CAN access "Forward Programming" to turn it up or down, or off....but at this firmware level of the AR637TA, you're STUCK :(... I think the answer I got from HH is that there MIGHT be a firmware upgrade for the TA :) :) ;)
@thomasjent14314 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC I hope so. It would be nice to be able to adjust. I'm starting the transmitter setup again for about the tenth time. I tried the original Timber setup too, didn't work. One flap servo started to jitter and won't stop even after holding it, and now the other servo's on the wing are following suit. I still have a lot to learn lol. Both the Carbon Z Cub 2.1 and the other Timber X 2.1 setup perfectly the first time other than one bad servo that got replaced.
@T-Gill7774 жыл бұрын
Awesome aerobatic plane I got to get me one like that I wish they had a kit where I don’t have to get that expensive remote what do you recommend?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
The NX8 would be best, but you can get a less expensive NX6 if you don't mind giving up the motor reversing. NX Transmitters bit.ly/3mbVuNB
@drakkorvladimir40124 жыл бұрын
Great video. I was wondering why the battery plug seems to have an extension? Maybe I am missing something but it doesn't seem to need any more length, so what's it for?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
They're for the LED's. This allows you to unplug the inside LED's if you're flying during the day.
@Legalmachinist3 жыл бұрын
I just caught your ‘here’s how I store my planes’ (which was great and instructive) and during that video you mentioned you wished you had installed the slats. Will you do so in a follow up to see how much it degrades aerobatic performance? I have not done so on mind but think it might go far to reducing a stall tendency which has happened to me twice, once at low altitude and I did not react fast enough to keep its nose out of the ground. Broke the prop but all else was fine. Could only get an APC prop and they don’t work with the spinner.
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
I didn't install the slats, and don't have plans to do it on this particular plane. If you just caught that plane storage video, you wouldn't believe how many more planes are sitting down there now!!! It's getting crazy!
@victorrcjets76604 жыл бұрын
It was nice to meet you on the horizon hang out that is when I sub to you. Night flying is fun. I have not done much 3d flying lately, mostly jets.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I've been seeing you around these parts for years, I thought, Victor...but either way, thanks for finally coming abort formally ;) That Live event was a bit different for me, but since I was on vacation that week from my day job, I had lots of time tied up with RC stuff. I have quite a backlog of planes to review, and that's the way I like it :)
@65Max Жыл бұрын
Took a hiatus from flying the Apprentice from a shoulder/arm injury during a rainy workday at the club field - slipped and fell directly on right shoulder HARD! That was some 4 months ago. During that time I took the plane apart, stripped off the decals and am painting it to resemble the Cessna Skyhawk that I owned for seven years. At this week's swap meet I bought a BNF Night Timber 1.2 for a great price planning to take it with me on a 1 month plus camping road trip - smaller size to help with storage. Could be easy to fly with SAFE/AS3X. Should be back to flying this April.
@thomasjent14314 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian & Megan (camera crew). I really appreciate your video’s and watch a lot of them. I think I’ am having a problem with my AS3X modes or maybe I am misunderstanding how the AS3X should work. Hopefully it’s just my radio set up on this BNF Night Timber X. I have a Spektrum iX12. I have everything setup and working perfectly the way I like it including reverse throttle, except I can’t seem to get the AS3X modes (any of them) to work when I have Safe Select turned off. Everything appears to work fine on the “monitor mode” screen, even the Aux3 gain adjustment on the knob is working in the analog switch setup screen, but gain doesn’t show any change and nothing happens at the plane as far as stability. It’s either the control surfaces are way too limited for my liking with Safe on or I have full range of control surfaces like I normally like it, but no AS3X gain/stability at all. I’ve done everything I can think of, including the obvious steps the manual shows, i.e. throttling up to activate the AS3X, but nothing works. With no wind, or in light wind, no problems, but we have a lot of wind often, so I fly in gusty conditions a lot or I won’t be able to fly much at all, so I would like the AS3X to work, but like the fact that Safe is available. Overall, the plane flies fantastically and does everything you ask of it easily! I enjoy flying it! I’m using Spektrum 4S 5000mAh 50C batteries. I would just like to have a little AS3X stability to help with gusty or unpredictable wind conditions as the plane seems very light and affected a lot by wind with everything turned off. I’d never used the Safe Mode until I needed to the other day and was glad to have it. It literally saved the plane as strong winds came up all the sudden and I was having a real tough time just keeping the plane in the air, to bring it back and land it. I'm pretty sure I know what AS3X feel like with Safe switched off, as our other planes that use it feel stable in wind including our other Timber X which feels very stable, yet extremely acrobatic. When I do the test shown on page 13 of the manual for the Night Timber X to see if AS3X is working, the control surfaces dont move. I can't seem to activate the AS3X. I’ve bound and rebound many times, even trying the Spectrum Night Timber Download models, the EFL13850 EFlite Night Timber X BNF Advanced setup & the EFL13850 EFlite Night Timber X BNF Basic with Reverse. Each time I bind, I’m getting the bind is complete and the double dance confirmation of the control surfaces, but with Safe turned off apparently no AS3X. I still fly the plane, In fact I just flew it tonight, but something is definitely wrong , as it is a lot harder to fly right now than the other Timber X, even without wind. I have a regular BNF Timber X with the AR636A receiver for my wife and it’s AS3X works fine with Safe switched off, (quite stable). You and Megan know your stuff, and so do a lot of you subscribers. Hopefully someone may know what I’m not understanding or what I’m doing wrong. Sorry for the super long comment everyone. Thanks again Team Phillips, for your very detailed & cool videos!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
You can't shut off AS3X on this plane STOCK as a BNF. If you installed the Rx yourself (As a PNP) then you will be able to access forward programming if you're using AR637T or you can hook up to the PC with the AR636B. I THINK you're feeling what I was feeling...this plane is TOUCHY. You have to put in a LOT of EXPO to make this plane fly like the 1.5m Timber, for example. This plane is way more 3D than the 1.5m Timber, and I think that's why you're feeling somewhat "out of control"... Here's the short answer to a LOT of information you shared...this plane is harder to fly. I didn't even know you could control the AS3X gains on an AR636B...I thought that came with the AR637T / AR637TA...but I might be mistaken. When you bind, you're only picking between AS3X (Default) and SAFE Select - only SAFE (sensor aided flight envelope - auto leveling) is switchable if bound for SAFE Select....AS3X is never "off" unless you've reprogrammed the AR636B or the AR637T, and in which case, I have NO IDEA. I'm sorry I can't answer any better for you. Maybe another of the viewers might have an idea. I think you'll need to clarify WHAT Rx you're using...was this plane a BNF? Has it been reprogrammed? Did you build from a blank profile? These questions will help me, and others who might be able to help you out.
@musk-eteer98984 жыл бұрын
beautiful house, love the view out the window
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks SlowFlyers! Megan and I designed and built this house, and a big part of this was pointing the house the direction it is. We can sit on the front cap (porch) and watch a beautiful sunset, OR we can sit on the back DECK and watch the sunset too ;) This was a big part of our plans. We started on a paint drawing and later worked with an architect and refined the plans for 10 or so major revisions (might have been 8???). We're very happy with the results.
@derekterry41573 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Of all your videos this is probably my favorite. The sunset, plane and fireflies are all amazing. Curious to know if you’re still enjoying and flying this plane. I would love to see a second thoughts but I get that your up to your ears in new planes and more current planes. Thanks again for the great content!
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Derek! We can try to get it back in the rotation. Yeah, sunset flights are just a necessary evil for us ;) We seem to get a calm before evening in the summer, so we kinda have almost no choice, and we do love the way it looks at "golden hour" although, we do occasionally get some bad back lighting as a result.
@ido69132 жыл бұрын
Hi, I finished assembling the aircraft, and I had 3 small screws left. You know where to connect them?
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
You are going to have a couple on most planes ;)
@danmrfld48024 жыл бұрын
You're a ninja setting up that transmitter! I thought adding some lifegear glowsticks to my wings was cool but the rig is epic!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
It glows like an angel - why add more??? This is coming from the guy who puts led's on EVERYTHING - LOL ;)
@danmrfld48024 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC what if you painted the plane with black light reactive paint and added black light LEDs?
@I_am_archie2 жыл бұрын
I'm not trying to stir contention or discontent. So I did purchase this Night timber 10 days ago during Eflite's sale from a local shop while in Rocklin, Ca. While here Working for a railroad. However have you seen Hobby King's (oh I know, hobby King?¿) Night Tundra? Dang! It looks so cool. The port and starboard lighting is Kick Ass. I think my night timber still in the box..... May be for sale. 🤔
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
I think it looks cool, but when you find a Hobbyking plane that FLIES better than almost any Horizon Hobby plane, you will be dealing with the EXTREME EXCEPTION to the rule ;) Why not BOTH???
@I_am_archie2 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Brian, thank you for replying. I wanted to see your take on it, as you've flown everything. Except perhaps SpaceX. Although the lighting is super cool on the Tundra. The Timber is more versatile by design. I like the 3 or 4s option and that it can be flown lit up or not. Also I haven't been burned by H.H. with quality of craft or customer service. 🛩️
@jamesklimowicz75914 жыл бұрын
Brian yes its only one side of the wing the left side and it vibrates like it has a bad servo on the alerion serrvo or flap servo? Does not matter if im holding the plane or its sitting level, as soon as i test the control surface it go crazy? But when i touch the flap or alerion surface it stops until i actuate that control surface. This plane has never made it off the kitchen table or my stand?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Now I feel really bad that it's been 6 days since I replied to comments (crazy week - So sorry). The servo is almost certainly broken. You will have to trouble shoot a bit to figure out which one is which. Pull the wing, and see if the servo wires are hooked up backward (yes, I've done it too)...then if they are...fix it...if not, you'll have to get into surgery mode. If you wish, you might choose to call Horizon Hobby and request a replacement PART, or see what they offer. They will probably give you a few things to try, but just be firm and fair, and don't take "no" for an answer. You'll get what you need...but don't forget what you need might be a whole wing, and they'll try to get you to take a servo. I've found it's easier to start with a whole new plane, and work your way back to the wing...but that's just been my experience.
@biffoswilly4 жыл бұрын
Now thats a great model bigger wheels are so good for grass takeoffs/ landing I am just getting back into the Hobby now retired more time... - I must get that one as soon as senior management (your camera crew) is on side.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
yep
@willkelley37433 жыл бұрын
Great educational video jusy picked up that plane and followed ur steps exact and it flies perfect even on a 6 channel radio which they say won't work and it will
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, and thanks!
@timbacchus4 жыл бұрын
Great price also. Crazy Mode.......he he The new grass is looking good. Love the springs on the landing gear. Just Love the lights.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Thanks Tim!
@michaelhewell17284 жыл бұрын
I'm new to the hobby, I bought the carbon cub s2 as my first plane. Really have enjoyed it. Would the night timber x be a good 2nd plane or which plane would you recommend for a 2nd plane and would the dxs transmitter that came with the cub work on this? Thanks, I've watched many of your videos, great flying and info on the hobby.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Night Timber or Timber X would be poor choices for a second plane, in my personal opinion. They are CRAZY, and you will almost certainly feel very out of control. That being said, some make this move, and some are okay with it. The plane is great, but I wouldn't recommend it as a second plane. HOWEVER You might consider the 1.5m Turbo Timber in stead, which is a LOT less "hard" to fly, and you'll still probably think it's "Crazy". It's also a great value, and you will LOVE it in the "everyday" flight arena. It's amazing! You might consider the UMX, if you're wanting something that'll fly in a small area... Here's the links, but obviously it's up to you. P.S. I have playlists, that show these planes, if you want to see them too... the playlists are organized by plane, but there's a TON of them ;) Turbo Timber 1.5m bit.ly/2CiTmSB Turbo Timber UMX bit.ly/3fxTDQd Night Timber X 1.2m bit.ly/2CB9I9d Good luck!
@adrianstirn12553 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC On this video you mention it is easy to fly so why wouldn't it be a good second plane? I have been looking at the E-Flite Apprentice STS 15e you did a video on but think this might be a better option as I can fly it in safe mode then when I advance I will have a plane I can do cool stunts with. So many options I keep changing my mind.....
@adrianstirn12553 жыл бұрын
Or this is the other option I am considering E-Flite Timber X STOL 1.2 meter
@FORDEVR3 жыл бұрын
If you pick the night timber x or timber x you will want to make sure you have some low rates programmed to learn with unless your in safe mode of course. In safe you need 100% throws. If your deciding between the two timber’s I would get the night timber. It allows you to fly into dusk and dark hours. Love it!
@jerryzito68402 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the time and effort you put into this video. I have been looking everywhere for what size prop I need to switch to 4s.
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
Very welcome!
@wheelchairpilot78754 жыл бұрын
Great detail Brian, love your informative breakdown, I just bought one and I have 6 channel transmitter, if I don't connect the flaps will it still fly well?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
That's a HUGE part of this plane, but you can for sure fly it without flaps - I would NEVER do that....but I'm a flaps snob.
@kaisan74384 жыл бұрын
thanks for your videos! Like them. Greetings from Munich/Germany
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thanks Kai San - from the USA ;)
@kaisan74384 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Brian would you recommend the su-30 as my first jet?
@ianmallett78UK4 жыл бұрын
Just a couple of questions:- 1) aerobatic with the slats left off, what help are they to the aircraft 2) Have you tried the 3c 3300 amp batteries yet? 3) Done any night flying with it ?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
1) Slats would generally hinder extreme 3D flying 2) 3S 3300mAh - I thought I did??? 3) I fly in this video at night....so yes ;)
@dogfoodking2 жыл бұрын
Am I going to have a lot of trouble binding this and setting it up with an NX8?
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
You shouldn't
@Airbus-un6gp4 жыл бұрын
The sunset flight looked pretty cool
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
yeah! Love seeing the sunset with this plane in particular. We wanted to show it at twilight and in the dark, but as you surely noticed, the video quality slips a lot in the dark.
@300bhpton2 жыл бұрын
What’s the most fun to fly. The X or the new 1.5m Turbo Timber Evo?
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
I like the Evo quite a bit MORE. I'm not inclined to the shorter winged Timber X or Timber Night X, but they are very cool still
@pokemountain5184 жыл бұрын
Nice bro might be my next plane lol but I already have the plain turbo timber so not sure yet!!! And was good to see you on FB with Jason and Steve about time horizon did that like I said on there your the only pilot I watch on KZbin for reviews... happy flying
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I have you hypnotized ;) Now, buy more RC planes from the links - JK, we really appreciate you saying these things, and in front of Horizon Hobby is a definite bonus!!! We have such a great audience!
@pokemountain5184 жыл бұрын
Brian Phillips well from what I can see your a good guy just showing the people in the hobby what it’s really about and don’t sugar coat anything and yes I wait until you review a plane before I buy. Wish you got the MotionRC airliner I have it and think you will love it, but I believe horizon has one up there sleeve as well. Stay safe bud you and yours and safe flying!!!! Looking forward to your next video.
@KvenKing2 жыл бұрын
The lights are not controlled with a radio channel right? The only way to get them to turn on/off is with the physical connection?
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
This is correct. I added a control module for the Night Radian, and it made that plane AMAZING!!!! BUT it had a light controller on it too.
@camomaster63164 жыл бұрын
I'm so appreciative of these videos, I just got the timber x wich is pretty much the same and these complicated transmitter setups use to require a call to HH to figure out. You would think I'd catch on eventually but its great to follow along with your videos. P.S. love the home runway. I farm for a living and we are extremely fortunate to be able to walk out of the house and fly! Love the equipment videos too, as long as the tractors stay green that is🤣.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree - living in the country is awesome, but it's also a LOAD of work, and super expensive!!! I wouldn't have it any other way knowing what I know now. What do you farm, out of curiosity?
@camomaster63164 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC I'm in the thumb of Michigan. We farm wheat,corn,sugar beets,soybeans, and edible beans such as blacks, reds and navy's. I dont make as much $ as I'd like some years with low commodity and increasing equipment prices but the lifestyle and living in the country makes up for it. I couldn't imagine having to go drive somewhere to fly my planes. The air tractor is next on my list. I watch the same plane spray all the time and I gotta have one!
@thechristianbear20012 жыл бұрын
any chance you could show me the dual rates and expo----it went so fast and my screen is blurry I couldn't tell what you inputed for all your low mid and high rates
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
I do the same DR/Expo on all my planes, and only adjust if there's an issue... I think I ran my "standard" expo and dual rates... Switch F0 - 100% Rate | 5% Expo Switch F1 - 100% Rate | 10% Expo
@jdouglasj20004 жыл бұрын
Are you a beginner pilot wishing to buy this plane? I am a beginner pilot and I bought this plane because of this video and others like it, and because I wanted the lights for night flight. Here is an update on my thoughts about this plane after 10 or so flights: 1. Forget thoughts of flying in the dark. You lose depth of field when the sun goes down and a crash is likely for a beginner pilot. The lights are very cool, but they aren't for you. 2. Before flying this plane, I had flown a small park flyer (I forget the name), a Carbon Cub S+ and a Conscendo Evolution. This plane is a big step up from those planes in the sense that it is very fast and the control surfaces make it very twitchy for me. It rolls, climbs, loops, dives all very, very fast. Of course you can slow things down, but in trying to figure out how to slow things down you'll probably crash along the way. Get it up high becuase you are going to be flying some acrobatics when you don't mean to be flying acrobatics. 3. Landing is MUCH harder than it was for any of the prior planes I had flown. This is a heavier plane and it is easy to break the plastic in the fuselage that the landing gear screws into. If you are a beginner pilot, I would say a hard landing is the first way you will break this plane. And when you break that plastic in the fuselage, it is never as strong as it was after you glue it together again with epoxy. So you'll be applying epoxy to your fuselage around the the landing gear more than once. OTOH, if you have access to an experienced pilot that will buddy box with you, you should be able to avoid all the landing problems. 4. Unless you are just flying ovals, you probably won't be able to fly this scale the way Brian does in this video. You could just fly it on SAFE, which is what I did a lot, but eventually you'll want to fly the plane yourself, and when you do, it won't be a smooth flyer. 5. 4S power is a lot of power in this plane, but it's kind of made for 4S power. It flew much faster than what I was used to, and bad things happen much more quickly in this plane. You could just put a 3S battery in it, reduce the throws, throw in some EXPO, turn on SAFE, etc. but if you are doing all that it means you bought the wrong plane. I have crashed my Night Timber X a few times, but it is still flying. HH sent me a new fuselage for free, so that was nice of them (I just put it together last night and it's like a new plane...anyone want a good deal on a Night Timber X?) ****************************************************** But for me, the Night Timber X is more stressful than it is fun. ******* ********************************************** I have just placed an order for the Turbo Timber. I wish I had done that in the first place. Brian told me to start with the Turbo Timber, but I didn't listen. (And Brian, if you are reading this, you should not have told me to "start" with the TT, but you should have told me that "the TT is a lot more fun than the NTX.") One last point, if you don't want to fly 3D, if you consider yourself a scale flyer, then I'm not sure this is the plane for you even if you are an experienced pilot. Turbo Timber seems like the way to go for a scale experience in a plane like this, but I haven't flown one yet. One very experienced pilot who is very much into STOL told me that he sold his Night Timber X and purchased a Turbo Timber because NTX was too heavy for good STOL. And the NTX is not even marketed as an all-out 3D plane. I think part of the reason I purchased the NTX instead of the TT is because I was looking at the TT as closer to a beginner plane. Someone says "you aren't ready for the NTX" and I think "oh hell I can figure it out." Who wants to spend money on beginner equipment only to be unhappy with it after 8 or 9 flights (think of that first crappy transmitter you wasted $100 on)? That WOULD BE a reasonable way to look at it if the TT was built for beginners and the NTX was built for more experienced pilots. But that's not how they designed these planes. The TT IS more suitable for intermediate pilots, but even if you are an expert pilot that doesn't mean you are going to pick the NTX over the TT, and the experience of the expert pilot I just mentioned is an example of that. It's about the kind of flying you want to do. Don't get me wrong...I think this plane is everything Brian and others say it is. It's just that it's definitely not for beginners, and it isn't for every expert either. It's only halfway to a 3D plane, and it's halfway to a STOL plane. It'll give you a taste of each without really getting you there. And if you want to emulate the sort of flying Brian does in this video, then I would say you'd be better off with the TT.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
You literally just too the words out of my brain. I just replied to Luke Gagnon, who asked about this as a second plane compared to the Maule... Get a load of my reply to him, to help reinforce your comments, which are 100% spot on! VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV START REPLY TO LUKE VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV Luke - HEAR ME ON THIS....JUST flew them both this weekend, and I was reminded of this... The Maule is a great choice, BUT the Turbo Timber (not the Timber X) would be an even better choice. The flight envelope on the Maule is just a lot FASTER, not impossible, or even a bad choice at all for a second plane, but the Turbo Timber 1.5m is super forgiving, and flies a lot longer on a charged pack of the same size. I know you didn't want to hear this, since you're concerned about space in your car, but I can tell you with 100% certainty, you will thank me later... You will may be totally overwhelmed with the Night Timber X and I bet you'll be very disappointed, as a result- it's NOT a bad plane, but you have to be ON IT! It will stress you out! Notwithstanding your transportation issues, as they're both pretty big...both of the LONGER wing span planes options are BETTER options, with the Turbo Timber being the best option for your "next" plane given your current plane is the Aeroscout (one of the easiest, and best beginner planes around, btw). Turbo Timber 1.5m bit.ly/2CiTmSB (This plane is an AWESOME choice given your criteria) Maule M-7 1.5m bit.ly/2Wrj1zz (This is a good choice...might be a TOUCH easier to transport than Turbo Timber) Night Timber X 1.2m bit.ly/2CB9I9d (You will regret this one as plane 2 - sorry Luke) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA END REPLY TO LUKE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
@jdouglasj20004 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC One question for you. Over in RCGroups.com a couple guys who did not like the Night Timber X for the same reasons I stated, purchased a Turbo Timber wing and said it now flies like a Turbo Timber. I know the rear stabilizer is different on the TT, but I went ahead and purchased a TT wing. Do you think this will do the trick, or do you think I should return the wing and just get a TT?
@roedere2 жыл бұрын
Still loving the Night Timber X. Great suggestion!
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
Glad you love it!
@jdouglasj20004 жыл бұрын
Do you have any opinion about installing the leading slats? I presume they are glued on and you're stuck with them once they are on?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I want to install them on mine now, but I'm less of a 3D pilot, and more of a scale flyer. The LE Slats will be glued on, so they're going to leave a mark if you pull them off.
@jdouglasj20004 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC I'm a beginner and I don't aspire to 3D long-term, but I think low and slow maneuverability is cool. So I guess that makes me a candidate for the slats, but I'm not sure.
@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.10374 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian, I just got mine for Christmas instead of reading the book I went step-by-step just like you did in the video because that’s the way I wanted mine to be set up the same way you did a perfect job you walked me right through it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I do have one question I have a DX6e is there anyway I can do motor reversing?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I don't think so, since you have to use that higher channel, like 7 or 8, if I remember right. Sorry about that William! I can add, the reverse thrust is kinda like CRAZY INSANITY in the making. I barely have the guts to use it, since it scares me half to death!!!
@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.10374 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Brian I have one more question 🤪 I have a DX6e and I have programmed this plane different than all my other planes now if I want to change all my plans to be the same as this plane, (i’m still learning my radio) so I have to go into each plane and re-go through the configuration? Like I just bought them.
@jamesklimowicz75914 жыл бұрын
Brian i have a question about battery placement and center of gravity? I'm going to be using the 2200 mah 4s smart packs and my 3s 3200 mah non smart packs. I put the carbon fiber rod in the tail not the steel. On my cg machine its showing me the plane is nose heavy and to place the packs as far back as possible to get the nose close to level. Looking at your placement in the video looks like your packs are closer to center to where you can use both straps on your battery or the battery slid while you were flying? Any advise?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Good question. I might have marked this plane with my "old method" which can slightly alter the CG marks. I HAD been using a flap piece of paper and following the contour of the wing....I was later corrected in that it's supposed to be a straight line measured back to that point. HOWEVER, I think the CG was marked on the bottom of the wing on this plane, therefore I doubt I did that mistake on this plane... Here's what I can say for sure... CG is highly forgiving on this plane. You'll be pitching up and down like a maniac, so I'd encourage you to get the pack in there and not dwell on it. This plane will fly in a badly tail heavy configuration, but I'd try to hit the middle of the range at first. My two cents ;)
@dntsimplienke74534 жыл бұрын
Very nice Airplane. I have an mini Apprentice S Is that a good plane?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I am going to review it soon, but I've heard it's great!
@jamesklimowicz75914 жыл бұрын
The main reason i always deal with horizon they are great people and have awesome customer service.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I've been happy with the VAST majority of experiences with Horizon Hobby. The one or two that were less than desirable, they either made it right to me or I figured a way to make something work.
@MarioRodriguez-iu1vr4 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, Can you explain why you changed the motor reverse that appears on the manual? (2 position switch)
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Can you time stamp where you're asking about? Not 100% sure how to answer without the context. thanks Mario!
@MarioRodriguez-iu1vr4 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Hi, on my Night Timber, I programed the reverse to the motor according the manual, with a 2 position switch (switch A) and the system does not work ok. I can not swicht from normal to reverse the motor by fliping the switch. Sometimes the motor change to reverse and stay in that condition no matter y you flip the switch to one side or the other. You to disconnect the battery and start again to have the normal, forward movement
@mitsmillman16524 жыл бұрын
Does your radio not have telemetry for individual cell voltage?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
This is a BNF plane, and if it has it, I don't yet know how to use it.
@SharneAndrews4 жыл бұрын
How is it you’re able to taxi backwards? Pardon my ignorance. Great video, I grabbed the new UMX version this week... keen for the real thing.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
No ignorance, it's an uncommon thing in RC planes, but becoming more common. The ECS (Electronic Speed Control) that runs the motor now will run the motor backward as well! Makes for a crazy sound and lot less efficiency, but it's a sight to see, especially in the air!!! This is accomplished by using another channel to change the condition of the ESC...very quick and easy, but it is CRAZY to fly and have reverse thrust...a skilled 3D pilot can do amazing things with it!!!
@JeffsCustomRC4 жыл бұрын
Great job as always Brian and camera crew, looks like a really fun plane to fly, especially at night, thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff ;)
@devinreed20034 жыл бұрын
I bought this after watching your video 🤙🏼
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Nice!! Thanks - I bet you're gonna love it! Reverse thrust will be cause fro a change of drawers, so plan for that when you use it mid-air the first time!!!!
@devinreed20034 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC i dig your videos, really helpful. Thanks! Mine came with a glitchy vibrating aileron servo that gave out on the second flight , i hit up horizon kinda bummed but the plane is durable for sure ha
@kindcorner17874 жыл бұрын
What a great night for a video guys! This plane has not caught my eye till now, I think I may need this one.........its a sickness
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is, and I have it bad!!!
@chrisrc8454 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian thank you for video...just wondering do you use any down elevator in your flap settings.. I was wondering weather to use some in mine and what you may recommend best wishes Chris
Hi Brian would the flap settings you gave me work ok on the umx turbo timber...? best wishes Chris
@BinderDundat4 жыл бұрын
Had to double check the build. When I was done I had a separate bag left over with three 5mm screws. Also had defective Y-Harness, receiver to ailerons. Big shout out to Mike at Horizon, he treated me well for the inconvenience.
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Horizon takes care of their customers!!! I've been there enough times to know, and this is most definitely NOT industry standard. This was one of many reasons why we choose to work with Horizon Hobby! I think we almost always use all but ONE of a type on our Horizon Hobby models.
@DivisionRc3 жыл бұрын
Just bought mine a few hours ago. Wanted the stol and night lights
@DivisionRc3 жыл бұрын
But confused how to set up the reverst thrust on my dx7s
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Does yours have a new AR631??? If so, the setup may be a bit different. We haven't updated this video, as we haven't got a replacements YET, but if you watch my Turbo Timber 1.5m V2 video from just a few days ago, you can see how we did it on that plane. If you have the older receiver (AR637B), you can try to copy my setup from this video.
@DivisionRc3 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC i bought the BNF
@SunriseRCAviator4 жыл бұрын
Great video and so nice hearing you and wife talking. As I just got a Timber X I realized I should have bought the Night Timber X instead. Damn!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I agree with your concern regarding the Timber X...why not Night X. Still a great plane!
@SunriseRCAviator4 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC I bite the bullet and order a Night Timber X also.
@rorybauman74374 жыл бұрын
hey Brian I have had this plane awhile and normally have flown it on 4s 2200 . After assembling the ultimate 3D and choosing to use the carbon or metal tail rod based on 4s and 3s batt use. Do you think that could be the case here ? I installed carbon rod .I suppose I can easily fly it on 3s and see how it changes the characteristics but I’d rather keep using 4s and just wondered what you thought . I suppose I could just test it both ways . But I spend much more time on KZbin watching videos than flying myself let alone tuning . Thanks for the. Great videos
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I think choosing between those rods is a weird decision....if you're going to be doing a lot of 3D the metal rod would be better, since the plane will be more under stable, while the CF rod will make the plane more stable...regardless of the battery combo you pick, the CF rod will make the plane slightly more nose heavy, and the Metal rod will make the plane slightly more tail heavy.
@brentsmith515610 ай бұрын
Trying to set up my Night Timber X on a DX8 (G1). Manual says to go to "Channel Assign" and on Channel Input Config make AUX2 be switch A. I don't see a Channel Assign or Channel Input Config menu options anywhere in the System Setup menu. The closest thing I see is Switch Select.
@kindcorner17874 жыл бұрын
Do you hvve a back up battery in ther? I noticed an extra ec3 connector?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
That's the EC3 to JST that's used to pull power to the LED's. That's why you see two...
@jamesklimowicz75914 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian great video watched it several times. I bound my DX9 just as you did so its in safe. I would also like to put it on a switch so i can turn it off but i"m having issues assigning it to switch B? Watched you section in the video many times and read the book but am i missing something. It wont assign to that switch so i can turn it off? Is it because its a three position switch? Any help would be great. Thanks James
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Have you made sure that you're changing A Channel on switch B? Go to MONITOR (Scroll to the right ONCE) and watch when you flip the switch...does the bar move for whatever channel you've assigned? If so, then do the sticks in and down (or out and down...can't remember which way) then flip the switch ALL THE WAY UP and ALL THE WAY DOWN (two position switched and three position switches alike!!!) 5 times....so if you count the end strokes, you'll be counting to TEN ;) If it doesn't work, you can try to rebind in AS3X, then REBIND with SAFE Select activated. Kind of a pain, but you CAN do it, if you've already made the assignment wrong...I've had a hard time trying to REASSIGN Safe Select to another switch and have had to do this too...
@jamesklimowicz75914 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Brian i do have a issue just finished all the programming and assembly. I noticed that when i try out the control surfaces like the flaps and alerions on the left side only this happens but the servo seems to vibrate and when i touch the control surface it stops. When i work the alerions left and right it starts to vibrate again? Only on the left side? What are your thoughts ?
@mattjones44644 жыл бұрын
Love your videos they’ve been real helpful I just received my apprentice today new to the hobby never flown the rudder on the plane won’t seem to go all the way straight any idea how to correct this
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Yes. Are you in SAFE? If you are, make sure you turn this off. Then when you look at the plane, make sure you had it sitting on the wheels when it initiated...this is VERY important so that SAFE initiates with the plane flat and level to the ground. This might be your problem. If not, you can do it one of a few ways, adjusting the rudder to get it straight with the vertical stabilizer... 1) Use the trim on your radio, but only for small adjustments. If you have to use a LOT of trim, you'll be actually throwing away a chunk of throw on that surface. This is bad. 2) Use the linkages to extend them at the rudder control horn to straighten the rudder...some are more easy than others. I call this a "mechanical trim". 3) You can also take off the control horn at the servo end (the part that moves the control ROD to the rudder) and change where it's installed. Undo the, usually phillips head screw, then just move it to a better, more centered position. All I can say for sure, is that it's highly unusual to have to do this, so make sure it's not broken!
@mattjones44644 жыл бұрын
Brian Phillips watched a KZbin video and guy had said to adjust the linkages adjusted straightened it out put it in the air three times yesterday not great landings but got it on the ground without breaking anything on time number 3 well let’s just say it’s currently an expensive tree ornament
@altermannfliegt39272 жыл бұрын
Hello Brian, I own this plane and I like to switch AS3X off, because I don't like it. Is it possible or do I have to replace the reciver?
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
You would have to reset the Rx to factory defaults, which requires the programming cable, OR you can switch out the Rx.
@altermannfliegt39272 жыл бұрын
@@BrianPhillipsRC Many thanks for your response.👍 I like your videos because they are informative, funny and very long.😉
@jamesklimowicz75914 жыл бұрын
Brain thanks for the quick response. That may be my problem when i go to the monitor screen and i switch B back and forth i see nothing happening on the monitor screen? Do i have to some how activate that switch? Thanks James
@jamesklimowicz75914 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian i just watched a video you posted a year ago on the p-51D june nite. It went into detail how to assign switch . Thanks for the helpful videos love them and they helped me .
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
AWESOME! Did you get it?!?!?! If so, very glad to hear! P.S. Not sure if you realize this, but it's hard for me to see replies to comment strings, even though that makes BEST sense from the viewers perspective. I have to sort comments, since there's thousands of them....most just "thanks" or "I agree" sort of stuff...so no biggie, but I genuinely want to help. So, if you have a questions, and you ask once, then when I reply to you....this is the trick...make a new comment on the SAME video, and it'll show up as a comment to which "I haven't responded" . Otherwise I might not see your reply to my reply for a few days or weeks - Yikes! That would suck to wait so long for an answer!!!
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
In the "System Setup" under "Channel Assign", look for the switch or button you want to assign, and see what channel is listed. If it's "INHIBITED" scroll to AUX2 or AUX3 - whatever you're not using. Then jump back out to "monitor mode" and see if the channel changes with your designated switch...if so, then you can pull the sticks down and in (or out - depending on the plane) and then toggle the switch 5 times (up, down = 1, up, down = 2, up, down = 3, up, down = 4, up, down = 5) and on the last flick of the switch, you'll see the surfaces JUMP to life with a SAFE/AS3X Dance ;)
@lego57734 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the turbo timber? And which would be the better option? Thanks (sorry if the answers in the video I'm still watching haha)
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
I don't have the Turbo Timber 1.5m YET. I have the original 1.5m Timber, so I can't say with certitude. If you want a scale flying plane, the 1.5m Timber is slightly more tame, but still excellent performing pane....but if you want the added 3D flight, and lights galore, this is the plane for you!!!!
@lego57734 жыл бұрын
Brian Phillips awesome. Thank you for the reply!
@thechristianbear20012 жыл бұрын
ever had this happen- in as3x mode plane flies level and almost perfect- slight yawl to -(still trying to figure out what switches help trim what part)the right but almost got it trimmed perfect- but if I flip it to safe then plane acts like it wants to nose dive- not that extreme but I do have to add up elevator. I tried turning the plane on with the tail section raised level instead of sitting on the ground (tail dragger) but still doing this- any way to trim in safe where it doesn’t effect me out of safe mode …. Nx8 transmitter
@BrianPhillipsRC2 жыл бұрын
Go into FORWARD PROGRAMMING and there's a correction for the attitude (pitch) and roll. It's expressed in terms of Whole Numbers +/-... Try this!
@thechristianbear20012 жыл бұрын
Haven’t tried this yet but I did want to just thank you for replying. You don’t have too- but I greatly appreciate it. Thanks for wonderful wonderful content- grace and peace good sir
@jdouglasj20004 жыл бұрын
Transmitter setup. Step 5 has us setup Switch A for motor-reversing. So what is step 7 asking us to do? I thought we just did assign Switch A in step 5?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I JUST ran into that on my Ultimate 3D too!!!! What a weird setup???? I guess I must still be a bit confused on the new AR637TA's...oh well, more planes coming, and more opportunities at failure - LOL :)
@philblanchard41713 жыл бұрын
I gotta say, you are my goto instructional video guru when I buy a plane that you have highlighted. I have noticed though that you don't measure the recommended throws. Is that because you trust the factory settings from Horizon/ e- flight?
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
I just don't do it. I prefer to get a feel for how it flies myself first. If it were PNP, or ARF, maybe...
@poker81932 жыл бұрын
Will the night timber or timber x wings fit on the timber evo???
@jeremyeaton893 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the ultimate 3D by horizon?
@BrianPhillipsRC3 жыл бұрын
Ultimate 3D is even more crazy!
@T-Gill7774 жыл бұрын
OK cool can I use the Remote to link a different plane so if I get another plane I won’t have to buy the ready to fly version plane?
@BrianPhillipsRC4 жыл бұрын
There isn't a RTF version. You can bind your transmitter to this and many other planes though.