Horizon Hobby Trainer Airplane and Simulator Overview -- Learn To Fly RC Here!

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Please click "Read more" for links and more information. This is an overview video that covers many details for our most popular and best-selling RC trainer airplanes and simulator. And although it was recorded in the summer of 2020, almost all of the information is still accurate and great to know (though the available completion levels and/or pricing has changed for some of the items as of this description update in 2023). For more information on all of our trainer airplanes, please visit: www.horizonhobby.com/airplanes/by-type/trainer/?cgid=airplanes-by-type-trainer&prefn1=brand&prefv1=E-flite%7CHobbyZone&prefn2=completionLevel&prefv2=Ready-To-Fly+Basic%7CReady-To-Fly&srule=most-popular&sz=24 Products featured (in order of discussion): - (4:25) HobbyZone Sport Cub S: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=HBZ+Sport+Cub+S+2+SAFE&srule=price-high-to-low&sz=24 See the promotional video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qomafGughLRomJI See the Live Discussion video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYKvipxugKZnnsk - (9:30) HobbyZone AeroScout S 1.1m: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=AeroScout+S+1.1m&search-button=&lang=default&srule=price-high-to-low&sz=24 See the promotional video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXzWaXWEotZ6eMU See the Overview video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6O8n5dqmc-aotk See the Flight Talk video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3mkZWyHmsh5iJI See the playlist including Unboxing/Assembly, Repair and other videos here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKfbYnmnjbeBrpo - (15:10) E-flite Habu STS 70mm EDF Jet: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Habu%20STS%20Smart%2070mm%20EDF See the Overview video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYWZm4SAhquoodk See the Flight Talk video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4aVZ5WPe8-SatE See the BONUS Flight Talk video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGe7ZH9pls19b7s - (20:30) RealFlight Trainer Edition RC Flight Simulator: www.horizonhobby.com/airplanes/radio-systems/simulators/?srule=price-high-to-low&sz=24 For more information on our Flight School program, please visit: www.horizonhobby.com/flight-school.html#:~:text=Becoming%20a%20Horizon%20Hobby%20Flight,help%20and%20confidence%2Dbuilding%20support! Spektrum Smart Batteries: www.horizonhobby.com/spektrum-smart-technology/air-ecosystem/air-batteries/?cp_source=spektrum&cp_medium=grid-card&cp_campaign=spektrum-brand-landing Spektrum Smart Chargers: www.horizonhobby.com/spektrum-smart-technology/chargers/?cp_source=spektrum&cp_medium=grid-card&cp_campaign=spektrum-brand-landing RC Nation is a social community website for RC/radio control hobby enthusiasts to connect their passion with the best brands in radio control from Horizon Hobby, surrounded by a positive community focused on the fun of the hobby: www.rcnation.com/ Be sure to subscribe to this channel (HorizonHobbyProducts) as well as the Horizon Hobby channel to see even more content: www.youtube.com/@horizonhobby/videos Horizon Hobby is on Facebook! Visit us facebook.com/HorizonHobby Follow HorizonHobby.com on Twitter: twitter.com/Horizon_Hobby Share your RC passion with Horizon Hobby on Instagram: instagram.com/horizon_hobby/?hl=en

[@infinateexpress3321]

I’m addicted to this flying hobby. The tech available now works wonders

[@Bellairvideo]

Love the SAFE technology allowing any of my 12 Eflite models a relaxed experience. Great & well explained Jason

[@MegaDieseldriver]

“Trainers” are still a lot of fun even for experienced pilots.

[@brookekathryn1980]

I'm a veteran rc pilot and I have a great time with my wife's cub S2! Definitely second that comment!

[@donpodlas5546]

Great video! Is there a GPS option available for the AreoScout 1.1? thanks!

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The optional GPS is only available for the HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m ( www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=HBZ+Carbon+Cub+S+2+1.3m&search-button=&lang=default ) and the E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m ( www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=EFL+Apprentice+STS+1.5m&search-button=&lang=default ). Unfortunately it will not work with the AeroScout or any other currently available models.

[@bestjr1318]

I love my aeroscout. It really helped me to learn to fly and handles grass really well. Always love taking it to fly especially with the long battery life. Will it be added to real flight 9 soon?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Yes! The HobbyZone AeroScout S 1.1m and the E-flite Habu STS 70mm EDF Jet will be added to RealFlight 9 in a FREE update in a few months :) In the meantime they are both available in RealFlight Trainer Edition: www.horizonhobby.com/product/realflight-trainer-edition-for-steam-download-only/RFL1205D.html

[@rideroftheapocalypse1150]

I fly a e-flite delta ray one, and it's great too: horizon knows how to build great rc planes

[@jeffhenderson934]

Jason, I just wanted to thank you for ALL the great and informational videos. I was rearranging the basement plane store room last week. (of course to make room for more planes) It looked like I was the Jehovah’s Witness for E-Flite. Lots of good memories. I started out with the Apprentice S 5 years ago. Followed that up with 3 Timber UMX’s. (We have moving and attacking oak and pine trees in my part of Georgia. The first 2 UMX’es became spare parts for the 3rd UMX ) purchase. The Timber 1.5 and the Turbo Timber were huge in helping me improve in flying, but more importantly, setting up the DX8 properly and how important correct Center of Gravity can be. Both planes are now float planes as is the Apprentice. All 3 planes got a 2nd life on water. There have been some replacement props, spinners and wings and floats. None of the above planes are “Idiot-Proof”. The “Go-To Plane First on Grass” now is the Conscendo Evolution. It’s, in my opinion at my skill level is the perfect plane. Easy to fly, easy to set up, easy to recover from bad moves. Great plane to work on your rolls, loops and flying inverted. The Twin Otter has become the “Go To Plane on Floats”. It’s easy to fly and very nimble with the twin engines. And it’s nice having SAFE on both the Evolution and the Otter in case you do get into to trouble. (I’ve NEVER had to use SAFE with the Evolution. I don’t think I’ve touched the trim tabs and I’m 15+ flights in) Big thanks to Horizon Hobby/E-Flite for helping me over the past 5 years with some really good planes, instruction, and now Smart batteries and chargers.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Thank you so much for sharing and for your support Jeff! We love to hear stories like this, and over the next year we'll be working to better "bridge the gap" between trainers and the perfect "next step" models (like the Timber series...and even the Twin Otter and Conscendo Evolution for some!) just like you did!

[@dougdurham860]

I purchased the Aeroscout in June as my first plane. I absolutely love it! I also purchase RF9 and did not see the Aeroscout on the plane list. Is there an update that adds it, or am I missing something?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The HobbyZone AeroScout S 1.1m and the E-flite Habu STS 70mm EDF Jet will be included in a FREE update for RF9 in a few months :)

[@swarfrat]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts I did the same thing. How will I know when the update is available and how do I go about getting it? I think that if I had practised with the AeroScout on the RF-9 I might not have crashed it and would still be flying instead of waiting months to get parts or a replacement.

[@robertxavierbetancourtjuni8291]

I hope you can come up with a Kellet Y60 Autogyro for the anniversary of Patton's Desert Army 1940-1942. This aircraft filmed the tank formations and PT40 chalk bombing runs. It was based at Hemet-Ryan 4200 Walden Weaver Road Hemet California 92544 painted in olive drab and black letters.

[@archivist17]

My trainers were (are) a Duet and a Champ S+. I don't understand why the Champ didn't persist in the offering.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

GPS is great and adds many fantastic SAFE Plus (+) features the Champ S+ has including AutoLand, Holding Pattern and Virtual Fence. However, it takes more time to properly prepare a model for flight and to understand the GPS-related functions, and sadly many pilots did not like that. That in mind we are now offering GPS/SAFE Plus as an option/upgrade for those who would like it (for models like the HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2 and the E-flite Apprentice STS 1.5m) rather than including in models out of the box (like the Champ S+).

[@GBLynden]

Great video Jason! I wish I could make videos with one take like this lol

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

He usually messes up a few things here or there, but it's not typically anything too bad so we just accept the one take and call it a day :)

[@Speyde]

I fly the Blade 120 S2 as Heli Trainer. I wish you would make a Heli with safe and realistic looking case

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Do you mean a scale heli with SAFE?

[@Speyde]

@@HorizonHobbyProducts Once Blade made a SR UH-1 Huey, BLH1700. I wish you would produce such helicopter again with Safe. So it could be both, a nice fun realistic looking helicopter and a good trainer.

[@NyGreggUSA]

@horizonhobbyproducts Hey guys can you start video series on surface vehicles for newbies? Everything from explaining ESC and transmitters, receivers, gear ratios and then tag it as "Beginners" video series. When I scroll across the top of your options there is no quick tag for that type of series. There are tags for a specific models and the like but nothing tagged as for new people into the hobby. Like for instance I'm looking for information on the Spektrum DX5 Rugged binding with the Mojave 6s. Since the transmitter handles multiple vehicles I'm not sure how to go through the process or the correct binding procedure. Trying to learn if that will work with any receiver or just their brand. Thanks!

[@JeffsCustomRC]

Nice work Jason and Horizon Hobby, keep the new stuff coming for beginners and people who’s want to enjoy this great hobby 👊🏼👊🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Backyard_KLX]

I can confirm the Habu Sts can be your first rc plane!

[@MrKeldar00]

Wait, the Habu uses tape for the outlet ring, right? Also, what type of glue is recommended for foam repair on the Habu? Thanks!

[@we4fm175]

If I install RealFlight Trainer Edition on a laptop, is there a way to see if the program will work without a controller hooked up? Thinking there may be an instructional video showing a plane flying - which would show me if the graphics all work. Thanks in advance for helping a newbie!

[@cardude900]

Is it possible that we get sometime a 450 size Heli with SAFE and stability Mode? It would be nice, because the most scale Fuselages are for 450 size Helis...

[@carrboro_chapelhillfpv2442]

The areo scout is awesome, However every time I try to get one it is sold out. Luckily one of our members has one. Such a great flying craft. Great for fpv as well as there is not prop in your field of view.

[@carrboro_chapelhillfpv2442]

He flew it in a 80 foot area by the way and a few touch and goes. Videos are in our uploads.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The AeroScout is amazing...which is why we can't keep them in stock! But as long as you backorder one you'll typically receive it within 2-6 weeks (and we don't charge for backorders until they ship if you order from our web site).

[@DronemanJoeRc]

Nice job but the SPORT CUB S isnt in the RF9? any Idea on why?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The HobbyZone Sport Cub S was added to RealFlight 8 Horizon Hobby Edition ( www.horizonhobby.com/product/rf8-horizon-hobby-edition-add-on/RFL1002.html ) and was carried over to RealFlight 9 so it’s already in there :) It’s also in RealFlight Trainer Edition now: www.horizonhobby.com/product/realflight-trainer-edition-for-steam-download-only/RFL1205D.html

[@edmondfitz7085]

Can you use the TX from the Cub S on the flight simulator ? Thanks

[@StrangerInAStrange]

I'm running Linux Mint, which can install Steam. Any idea if RF will work with Steam on my Linux Ubuntu? Which version of RF is the download for Team?

[@sonymanvideo]

I'm trying to get rpm on radio. I got the spma9659 sensor with saito fg-11 the ar637t and dx6g3 please help. Thank you

[@BillKisel]

Would you put the UMX Turbo Timber in this category? Might we see the UMX Turbo Timber offered RTF sometime soon? Thanks...

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Some have learned to fly successfully on the UMX Timber and UMX Turbo Timber (and even some of the larger Timber models). However, those models are only equipped with SAFE Select, which means they effectively only have the Beginner (SAFE Select on) and Experienced (SAFE Select off/AS3X) modes. We strongly recommend the progressive Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced flight modes all of our "full" SAFE equipped trainer models include. This is why there will not be an RTF version of the UMX Turbo Timber (or any Timber models) any time soon.

[@jdiaspatel]

Hi there thanks for the video. Would you recommend the UMX as a first plane? I’m undecided between this and the sport cub s2 you see which is a similar size. Thanks again

[@Thoughtomobile]

@HorizonHobbyProducts I already own an Apprentice STS 1.5m. and the Spektrum DXs Transmitter. Can you clarify the following: 1) I can use my existing Spektrum DXs Transmitter with this Simulator. 2) if the full version of this simulator (Dongle?) will allow me to partner with other RC-pilots, e.g. formation flying, dogfights, etc. 3) If I can use the same Spektrum DXs Transmitter to fly other 3-D models of RC Planes. I will be thankful to your advice on the above issues.

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

1) Yes! You just need to purchase this Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator USB Dongle to connect the DXS to your PC wirelessly: www.horizonhobby.com/product/ws2000-wireless-simulator-usb-dongle/SPMWS2000.html 2) That dongle works with all versions of RealFlight since RF8. So it works with the current "full" version of RealFlight Evolution as well as the Trainer Edition. Evolution does include the multiplayer option to fly with other pilots online, but Trainer Edition does not. And if you purchase the Spektrum dongle, you will only need to purchase the software only version of Evolution ( www.horizonhobby.com/product/realflight-evolution-rc-flight-simulator-software-only-steam-digital-download/RFL2001D.html ) or Trainer Edition ( www.horizonhobby.com/product/realflight-trainer-edition-rc-flight-sim-software-only-steam-digital-download/RFL1205D.html ) 3) Yes, you can use the DXS to fly other "real" models! Read more about that here: www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/DXS_Preset_Model_Profiles_Instructions.pdf And this video has more information as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWjMgJ6ZbZKdmpI

[@charliemarchiony7914]

Is the trainer edition available as an addon? I already have RF9, but I’d like to try out the Habu STS and Aero Scout. Or will there be an update coming soon?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The HobbyZone AeroScout S 1.1m and the E-flite Habu STS 70mm EDF Jet will be included in a FREE update for RF9 in a few months :)

[@mkoehler222]

If I'm terrible on the simulator should I not buy an airplane?

[@deshithahansajith7385]

My favorite product brand..... Horizon hobby.... Love

[@geraldcates7785]

Just wondering if anyone has ever tried to create a workable AirCoupe R C airplane? After all, the original (full sized) aircraft was supposed to have been one of the easiest airplanes to get into flying with!! One of the "claims to fame" for the aircraft was; "If you can drive a car, you can fly this airplane!" Another was that the airplane was exceedingly difficult (if not impossible) to stall. Just a thought!

[@victorrcjets7660]

Excited about the next big jet release from Horizon too! Glad to see training planes helping the new guys!

[@seansmith1565]

Does the telemetry work with the 200mah batteries? For the sport cub 2

[@brookekathryn1980]

I've got 225's and it works great with my wife's stock controller and with my dx9

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

Yes! The telemetry works with all batteries.

[@RemcosFPV]

Is it possible to get the aero scout in real flight 9 since I already bought and I have the aero scout in real life would love to fly in sim

[@K9TPT]

Rob Quiliza if you go to the Real Flight webpage i believe it is under share, you can download the Aeroscout there. I downloaded it and it works great.

[@RemcosFPV]

@@K9TPT possible to link me I'm having hard time finding a share on real flight webpage

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

There may be an “unofficial” AeroScout model on the Knife Edge/RealFlight swap pages, but the “official” HobbyZone AeroScout S 1.1m model (and the E-flite Habu STS 70mm EDF Jet!) will be added to RealFlight 9 in a FREE update in a few months :) In the meantime it is available in RealFlight Trainer Edition: www.horizonhobby.com/product/realflight-trainer-edition-for-steam-download-only/RFL1205D.html

[@DieselRamcharger]

Why does jason seem so familiar? Is he a 3D heli pilot by chance?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

He used to be back in the 2000s :)

[@darrendoyle2518]

Eflite should make a harrier that takes a 6s 5000 and is grey only

[@deppi]

Can you fly the Habu in a soccer field?

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

A very experienced and skilled pilot MIGHT be able to fly it over 1 soccer field, but most pilots would need the space of at least 3 or more soccer fields (which is why we recommend flying it at an RC club or other RC flying field).

[@leowatson1580]

I think you should never get rid of the antenna I think is the signature of the RC car

[@HorizonHobbyProducts]

The antennas are there, but they're so short with 2.4GHz now (a few inches long versus a few feet long with 27-75MHz) they don't extend outside of the models anymore :)

[@musk-eteer9898]

i will be a forever trainer rc-flyer, safe technology saves a lot of money

[@williamhoodtn]

Excellent job sir! I have the Aeroscout S RTF and love it! Just purchased the Habu STS (not got it yet) and looking forward to bashing around with it. Keep up the good work!

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

I like the small one

[@ravenlorans]

BRING BACK A UPDATED HOBBYZONE MINI-MAULER!

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Nice plane's

[@norbertbraun1287]

Ist alles englisch zu deutsch wäre gut

[@Copper_07]

🔥

[@gregkienle3378]

I'm not going to lie, you guys make great stuff, but Normie Norm and Norma just simply cant afford the stuff you are selling. All the great literature and products dosen't put these models in the hands of everyday folk. Let's face it, we love your stuff but we simply can't afford your products. (I own a Apprentice 1.5 STS)