Horizon Hobby - Turbo Timber Evolution - Unbox, Build, Radio Setup, & Maiden Flights

[@Piano_Reimagined]

I just bought this plane. Before I never really knew why these Timbers were so popular. Now I exactly know why. The airplane is just so easy to fly, will do anything you want it to do to, and is just so predictive with new maneuvers you want to try with it. Inverted is the easier than any other plane I’ve flown. The power is Insane. It’s just one of those planes you can do touch and goes with and short spot landings and takeoffs all day long.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

100% - now you see ;)

[@RemedyTalon]

Driving home from work today I said to myself "I bet Brian Philips already has a review up for the Evolution". Glad I waited to buy a Timber

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!

[@snoriverrc3842]

I pulled the trigger on this. I've been wanting to get a Timber, and it was next on my list, and now this happened. Its a no-brainer. The quick disconnect plug on the wings, awesome...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome! Glad to hear!!!!

[@bobturner3388]

You are so lucky to have a wife who can handle a camera as well as she does! Hats off to her! Thank you both for all the great videos.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Agreed!!!! Thanks ;)

[@LifenSantaBarbara]

Forgot to mention in my last comment but thank you also for the in depth setup of reverse thrust. I tried setting up the reverse thrust on my Evo but it didn't work. I immediately thought something was wrong and wasn't successful until I watched you and you mentioned exactly what I went through

[@rcflyguy8514]

The level of detailed information that you provide in every video is awesome Brian. No matter the plane, always a clinic. Great job!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks RC FlyGuy! I'm glad you enjoy this ;)

[@TheTerrypcurtin]

Agree. I am only in the Hobby because if his detail

[@thelongestday64]

48:48: "Horizon if you are listening put a percentage for us (here)...I want a percentage, everybody else does too!" YES WE ALL DO!!! Please listen Horizon/Spektrum!!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I agree ;)

[@thelongestday64]

@Joseph Wade Very different planes, but all good.

[@DashzRight]

Finally a guy that makes a video extracting and showcasing 100% potential of these stol planes, even prop reversing in the sky !! Awesome !

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Very glad to hear you're enjoying the video!!! We have been at this for some time, and hope you'll be back, only about 1600 more videos waiting, if you're bored ;)

[@thelongestday64]

It has ALL the upgrades we always wanted! Yeah!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Totally agree!!!

[@stephenmaulden8307]

Hello Brian Phillips just curious, what do you do with all the planes you acquire after testing them? Any chance you might sell them?

[@belowme70-1]

@@stephenmaulden8307 legend has it he builds hangers around them... 😮👍

[@stephenmaulden8307]

@@belowme70-1 I bet you're probably right, lol

[@caveman8200]

@@BrianPhillipsRC would you choose the radio master tx16s or the nx10? I've heard rave reviews on the radiomaster

[@paulballard4243]

I will always watch your videos first when a new plane comes out. You give in depth analysis that new people can use and I like that. Thank you Brian and thank you Camera Crew for Rockin this video 😎👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Paul! More coming too ;) Keep an eye out soon...three "early releases" in the next month or less...

[@RidePittsburgh247]

Thank you for your videos, humor, and positivity Brian. Assembling my Turbo Timber Evolution right now with help from your video in between carbon cub S2 flights!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You're welcome, and GOOD LUCK!!!

[@tylersrcflightschool9570]

Just picked this up today. Like always your videos are a gift to us hobby people horizon had a bulletin for the Avian ESC prone to over heating above 87 degrees. the fix to that is to slide the ESC to the nose of the plane underneath the battery tray. As per directions of horizon hobby

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I saw that a couple weeks ago...unfortunately this came out WELL after we put up this video.

[@rcheritage]

Brian, you and your camera crew, with your enthusiastic reviews and instruction are what got me into this hobby. Mind you I'm still in flight sim mode with the WS2000, I've purchased an Arrows Trekker to learn on but also bought the Towers Hobby ASW 28, both on your recommendations, because I love the concept of sailing with power boost. However, every sport I ever taken on I felt it necessary to purchase gear in advance to drive incentive to the next level, kind of an incentive to progress. The models you test and review give me a clear path on how I'd like to progress in the hobby. Most importantly as a beginner, what not to waste my time and money on for pure guess work. Thank you to you and your wife for the dedication it takes to produce such an informative but absolutely entertaining channel, please keep up the great work. BTW, getting ready for first flight on my Trekker after Sim time on my NX6, about to unbox Tower Hobbies ASW 28 with AR630 but the next feather is the Timber Evolution. My thought, always have a goal to progress to or you'll never get there. Sorry for the long reply, just wanted to thank you for the great work you and your family do the for the hobby.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome! Glad we could help you get where you need to be, without the usual "over-buying" that you've experienced with other hobbies. I tend to do the same, and learn that more often than not, I could have just saved a lot of cash for the steps I REALLY ended up needing. We try HARD to give this very crucial advice, even though it can be painful to follow this advice as a new RC pilot ;) Thanks for the kind words, and we're very glad you're here with us. Good luck. It's HARD when you're new, but don't forget the heart attacks of a new RC pilot are HOW you will know it's a life long habit ;) Enjoy you're lack of skills...seriously...it's FUN to learn. It's fun to be "Bad" at it - in a few short years, you'll be GOOD!!!!! I know this sounds crazy, but believe me, you'll eventually "GET IT" - and then you can say - WOW - you're like a fortune teller BrianPhillips ;) LOL And to answer you direct questions...Get what you have in the air. "Master" it...then get another plane coming. ASW28 is a great choice ( bprc.me/Tower_ASW28 + bprc.me/AR637T - if you want VARIO | bprc.me/AR631 - you might WANT the antenna for $5 more...just FYI since it's a SAIL PLANE it can get out there ) Without AS3X/SAFE... bprc.me/AR410 bprc.me/AR620 bprc.me/AR6610T bprc.me/AR8020T bprc.me/AR10400T bprc.me/AR14400T bprc.me/AR20400T With AS3X & SAFE... bprc.me/AR630 bprc.me/AR631 bprc.me/AR637T bprc.me/AR8360T

[@philippebaudon]

I have this plane. absolutely AWESOME ! we can take off in 1.50m ( 5 feets ), on road, grass, snow, everywhere. I like it. HI from France

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Very nice!

[@carlfulton7582]

Brian, Excellant build info and fly, but then you always do. I purchased this plane a few months ago. Not flown it yet. Thank you for your efforts and demo. Thanks to your wife. Good ones are hard to find. I found one too.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Carl, and appreciate your kind words!!!

[@jeffdeppe283]

Thanks for the step by step on setting up the reverse thrust and every other detail that you show. Ordered this flyer before I found you but very happy that you are here. Now just waiting on Horizon to get back in stock. Thanks for what you and your cam crew do Brian. Congrats on the 100k subscribers.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Jeff! Don't worry, there's LOADS more coming soon, and we'll be here to help you pick between the plethora!

[@merailla6210]

I just finished the build of this plane. Is my 3rd plane after the Apprentice S2 1.2m and T-28 1.1m. I thought it would be like 30cm bigger than the Apprentice, but IT IS HUGE!!! It is like 3 times the size! I was laughing like a lunatic while building it. Can't wait to maiden it tomorrow.

[@martindavey8742]

I bought my first turbo timber on your recommendation, and used it as my trainer, 100+ flights now, and have since purchased the the air tractor as my first low wing plane, but I am impressed enough with this to purchase a second because it's great fun, this time without the slats fitted ;)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AWESOME! So glad you have found success! Keep at it Martin!

[@derrickward8031]

Brian, I'm a beginner and really enjoy the contact you share here on KZbin. I'm a professional drone pilot for the Los Angeles city fire department. RC aircraft are a completely different animal and I'm basically a rookie again starting from the beginning when it comes to RC. Thanks for all of the contact very helpful.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad you're here with us! You're right that Fixed wing is a different animal - a fun and amazing animal!!!

[@franklamitola4412]

Thanks Brian I fixed the faux exhaust problem I had with my turbo Timber 1.5m after watching your video. Thanks for the help! Great videos. Keep up the good work.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AWESOME!

[@snoriverrc3842]

Kudos to Horizon Hobby support. My TTE arrived with a badly damaged box, and broken wingtip, so they are replacing the wings, unfortunately on back order so it will take a month. On the up side, hot glue...so I will have 2 wing sets. One with slats, one without. Now to watch Brians 2 hour assembly video!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE!!! Good for you - I've been in that situation more than once ;)

[@snoriverrc3842]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Nice, fully assembled, and I must admit I didnt re-watch this. I think the ridiculous landing gear was the only headache. Installing the slats was actually very satisfying :) The elevator clevis was a perfect example of engineers changing something just for engineering's sake...it looks like its just begging to break loose and plummet the plane to its death...

[@rcdavidk]

Finally got my Evolution together. All went well... so simple a setup. Got the reverse going easily... nice to have your video to follow... thanks. The only issue I had was the fit of the wing. The wing bolt area on the fuselage... the half circles that face each other that are not in foam... these are bigger that the area of the wing that fit over this bolt area. I had to carve at least 1/8 inch back on the wing bolt areas so that the wing would drop over, and around, the fuselage bolt area. Not a big deal, but usually these things just fit. Cheers.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

WOW - that's a bad fitment issue. Surprised HH would have let that one slip by. Glad you got it sorted out, but sounds like a Dynam issue!!!

[@LifenSantaBarbara]

Thanks for all the awesome videos Brian (and camera crew)! I always search for a video from you when looking for certain information on a particular plane,settings,adjustments or just trying to decide if a certain plane is worth the investment. I love the fact that you go into detail on rc setup as well as the build. You guys are awesome Thanks again!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Our pleasure! We're glad we can help! Thanks, and good luck with this wonderful plane!

[@andrewheikkila9524]

Thank God I've been waiting for this plane for YEARS

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL ;)

[@WestCoastCrazed]

Can't wait.. I'm getting mine today in the mail and will be watching the build video. Hands down probably my most anticipated plane. " The Plane of Summer 2021"

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It is very good - you'll love it!

[@javaking70]

Thank you for this GREAT video. I could not figure out why I couldn't get to the ESC menu to show up. I'm so glad for the 30 second rule. I'm also glad for the clarity on which LE I should be measuring to. I used the root and could not get any of the batteries to hit CG. Using the projected leading edge it balances great. Thank you again for your video.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Wonderful! Glad the video was helpful. We have THOUSANDS more for you, where that came from ;) Hope you'll check them out as needed!

[@mattcook5302]

I just found 3 in a store in Little Rock, bought it because the one I ordered is on backorder till September. Sorry I wasn't able to wait after using your link to buy it. The batteries and other stuff and the UMX version I did use your link. The one cool thing about being a truck driver is that I get around the country and am able to see and shop some pretty cool hobby shops. I have this obsession because I watched your Carbon Cub S 2 video. I think I have a hobby problem LoL! Thx for all your time putting these videos out. And cudos to the camera crew, you are one lucky man. 🙃

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I can't blame you for a second!!! Thanks Matt ;) Totally understand

[@IllFlyIt]

Just bought this to fly on floats for this summer. Can’t wait!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

So cool! Thrust reverse is so nice on water!

[@pianoplaying2728]

If this plane comes with floats, then this is probably gonna be a really cool plane for me because the airfield I go to usually gets flooded once every couple of weeks, so having floats will be really cool for that place.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Floats does make the plane a LOT bigger, so transportation can be a bit more complicated. If you take off the wing, the pugs are a LOT easier on this one, FYI

[@arturoespinosa8985]

Congratulations Brian, you deserve those 100K subscribers, your videos are good, I enjoy watching your videos, you are a really good RC pilot, also your wife and you, form one of the best video teams, she is the best filming your videos. That Turbo Timber is gorgeous!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you very much! We're glad to have you here with us!

[@paulbussiere1997]

Just put mine together (mostly)....I used the screws and washers on the elevators since that opening seemed flanged out to accommodate washers? I now have to do the manual SAFE setup since I used the profile on my NX10 and got it to bind (using the button)....but no SAFE Back to building and watching you

[@flydaddie]

thanks for the video. Just bought a Timber(not a turbo) but your video shows me I made a good choice. Not a novice but been away from the sport for awhile and want to fly again.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We also have a TIMBER video too ;) We actually loved the "Regualar" 1.5m timber.

[@Bill14886]

Great video, I’m now a subscriber. One note. Being in the RC hobby: now at the age of 62 ,been building stick kits to foams since I was a kid . (1) most important factor no matter how long you have been teaching and building these models. Never install prop or props on any model until last . I’ve built Heli’s , planes. And vehicles. The drive is always last . Mistakes happen. Do not teach bad habits . Other then that you made my top 3 on you tubers for All steps , from building, set up, maidens flights, video ( camera crew / wife) 👏. Audio at times could use some upgrades. But. Certainly still well done. Please continue your outstanding & beautifully done videos . Note if you must install the prop early in the build just don’t tighten so it doesn’t have much bite if a accidental mishap should happen. If you ever dive into building you own fob quad copters ( props last is step number 1 ) P.S looking forward to purchasing this Bird and new Transmitter.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Bill, and welcome! As for the sucky audio...we're sorry about that. I think you happened into our channel at a gap in our Lav mics...we had an issue around this time and were in the process of upgrading. Thankfully, we've since worked through many of the woes of audio issues. Now we seem to have a stable, reliable, and effective audio solution, so please forgive us with past footage (and there's a LOT of it).

[@ericbarker3850]

Well it’s been a long time coming.... but my timber EvO just shipped today!!! can’t wait, You mine I will be watching your video on this about a dozen times in the very near future!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Have fun! You will LOVE IT!!!

[@rominmcgowan2093]

HA HA Camera Crew said outta the flaps that was spot on .....

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice! She's on it!

[@fueltoblaze1554]

Brian bought the plane on this recommendation video and now I have watched this video over 15 times maybe more. I had put the landing gear parts in the wrong bit but after watching you do yours I knew what to do. I have finally set up safe, set up my expo and finally after much rewatching set up my reverse direction. To say I am happy really is an understatement. I would never have been able to progress in this hobby without your walkthroughs. Did you change any expo settings at a later date?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks! So glad to hear your getting up to speed! Such a steep learning curve of strange things these companies just assume we all "KNOW" - HOW WOULD WE KNOW??!?!?! - and very happy you're following along. It's a lot of time, but you'll only need to watch a few of them and you'll be well on your way to doing it without my help ;) As for Expo...I don't think I changed it after maiden.

[@jordandoell]

Congrats on 100K! I need to either sell or wreck a couple planes so I can make room for one of these, always wanted a Timber for a float plane but now it's much better with that top hatch!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Totally! It's great, and now with easier to remove top wing, it'll store better too!

[@notoo7]

Finally got mine set up last night. I had a slight issue assembling the landing gear similar to your issue. The reverse thruster setup was a pain as my new NX8 changing the setting with the left right switch. And then I had to reverse the reverse switch. Can't wait to try it this afternoon...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Good luck!

[@notoo7]

@@BrianPhillipsRC tested in high wind not my best idea. I broke the propeller. Good thing I found them on eBay uses the same blades as on the Cirrus SR22T which are painted. Part number EFL5962

[@capt.kevinfrazier1849]

Hey Brian you big goofball and camera crew thank you for your time sharing its very helpful for those new to this hobby and even old timers like myself teaching a old dog a new trick. I am 30+ years at this and the learning never stops. God bless both of you and thank you for your time happy flying my friend. P, S camera crew you do a swell job at making goofball look great ha ha ha...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Captain!!! Glad you're here with us!

[@davisfamilyshenanigans4807]

Best prop for the Timber Evo? I don’t do acrobatics. Just want more speed. 3 blade sufficient or something else you recommend that performs better?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I try to get the same size in 2 Blade as stock, only sometimes I'll go up an inch on the first dimension, aka the diameter, and usually keep the pitch, the second dimension, as it was stock. I can't say I have some special recommendation though.

[@robertyukutake6894]

The first time I saw your video I subscribed. Your presentation is very informative, helpful & entertaining. My GF & I Lol at the comments you say at times. Anyway, 6 years ago I was interested in heli's & a hobby store salesman suggested my first purchase be the RF sim after a few months with RF & a 4 channel heli. I got the Walkera Master CP. After 3 crashes on 4 flights, I sold out to a friend. Fast forward. A friend with zero experience picked up a P-51 huge gas plane at an estate sale. My interest was renewed. I remembered flying planes was easier than heli's on RF & got RF 9.5, I have since put in maybe 500 hours during the pandemic, & used your link to purchase the TT Evolution on Pre-order & still waiting. Yes, this is my first plane. I realize flying a sim isn't the same as a real plane but, I've put the majority of my RF hours into landing. I've since learned to knife-edge, inside/outside loops, rolls, cuban-8, Immelmann roll, Split-s, hammerhead, & still working on hovering. I'm working on having my GF being my "Camera Crew" for my Maiden You are a lucky man having your wife like yours. She does a fantastic job. Do you have suggestions for my very 1st airplane flight? My plan is to go one step at a time. Start with Safe & not crash the Maiden Flight. I've never uploaded a video on KZbin but, no matter what happens, I will upload my Maiden. After all sooner or later everyone crashes, right? Wish me luck. This is one where I can say, "I make my own luck"

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Robert! Very capable plane for a first plane ;) GOOD choice, none the less. I hope you'll keep her in SAFE for a few rounds, and then get the plane back. Don't worry about doing a single trick, just fly her in a circle. I promise you will be just fine, if you can fly an RC heli in real life, you will be just fine. Give yourself a lot of room, and plan on being very patient with yourself, and you'll be fine! Good luck!

[@TheWildPursuit]

Really thinking about getting this plane as my next step up from my Aeroscout, what battery would you recommend to use on this plane?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We put the battery suggestions in the video description, for future reference... Here's what we had at the top. bprc.me/Timber bprc.me/4S_3200 - battery ;) bprc.me/NX8 Just want you to know where you can find it since we can't keep up any longer, sorry about that!

[@TheWildPursuit]

@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks!

[@thelongestday64]

"Horizon: Please label your sacks!!!!!" YEEEEEEEEESSSSS! Very true Brian!!!! Thanks for helping us to put the right screws into the right holes.... ;)

[@robertlebaron1412]

Hi Brian, just finished moving the ESC forward and opening the cowl hole in the front and carving out about 20% of the styrofoam cross member up front and it become my next best favorite plane! ESC doing well and no change to it flying...LOVE IT!,,,still think my next plane I will go back to Nitro in a Big Stik 40 I just dusted off from kit closet...see on the field!😉

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sounds great! Glad you got that sorted out easy enough. What a plane!

[@johnmelnick6537]

Brian you are one of the best on KZbin for RC planes only one thing is missing a Lavalier microphones so we can actually understand what you’re saying and when you’re saying it I just bought the evolution can’t wait to put it together with one of your videos thanks again for all you do God bless peace

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

John, We JUST upgraded, but Megan and I can't recall if we had in this video. There was a GAP in time where our old LAVS were not working properly, and we were using another method that kinda worked poorly. That has since been resolved, but I think you just caught one of the videos in the "gap" - sorry about that!!!

[@noobiekush]

Bought this plane based on your video..gotta say I love it! Keep the awesome content coming.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Will do. Thanks Andre! This plane is just an amazing choice, but to be fair, there's just so many good ones right now, it's pretty hard to choose!!!

[@wolfgangreiner744]

Thanks Brian. Now if only we could get Horizon Hobby to come up with a removable slat design, we could have the best of both worlds. Love your KZbin Channel. Always very detail oriented and very informative.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I want Active Slats...not just removable ;)

[@Jackson27mc]

Skynetic bison........

[@craigschray4486]

Just ordered this from your link... back-ordered but I'm not in a big rush anyways...! After I get a few flights on it, I'm going to get bigger tires for it.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

AWESOME Craig! Thanks, and you'll LOVE IT!

[@mikemetz8016]

I don’t like Timber’s. I’m a Maule guy. But this Turbo Timber Evolution hits it out of the park! Just like the Conscendo Evolution. I was able to figure out reverse thrust but you helped me solve what I thought to be a problem. With brakes on the esc and the prop winding down I noticed an odd noise just like yours. The esc brakes make that odd noise now I get it. Thanks for all you and your wife are doing for the hobby! Your subscribers know it and where else do you see so many replies to comments! I’m jealous of that battery bank of yours lol. But I’m surprised you’re not using the IX20 transmitter. That transmitter is expensive but worth every penny in my opinion.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Mike! Glad you notice that we respond. That's very important to me in my KZbin "life" and we want to help our audience actually answer questions. We appreciate you being here with us Mike!

[@zoocats12]

Hey Brian and camera crew. I just put my timber together and set as you did. Going out tomorrow for maiden. I got 2 questions. 1.on Dr and expo. When you. Said land and double it, so the lower number times 2? 2.also I have Nx8 there are a left and right buttons trim on the top of it. What do they? trim? I been trying to find out, just trying to learn all. Thanks for all the great Info you and camera crew provide.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

1) DR and Expo - The MIDDLE SETTING will be where you START flying. While in flight, you can flip switch "F" UP if you need more touchy controls, or if you need LESS responsive controls, you can pull switch "F" DOWN. Then after you land...make whatever position you were flying in your new "MIDDLE" setting. This way you can HALF the settings by flipping switch F "UP" and double the setting by flipping the F Switch "DOWN" The idea is you'll never get stuck with a large enough disparity in control authority to keep you from landings and making an adjustment. I almost never actually adjust the DR/Expo setting from my "Template" settings that I share. 2) Additional trims for additional control channels... you can actually use the "Trimmers" for other functions. You can use "CLEAR" and "BACK" to do things too! Like if you had a "Bomb drop", you could set that channel to respond to that button when PRESSED. Sounds like fun, right?!??!

[@zoocats12]

@@BrianPhillipsRC yes it sounds like fun😁. thank you so much for the info I understand it better now. Also on the transmitter too. I kinda thought that but wasn't sure. Hope to get it out this coming weekend. To windy for maiden last weekend. Tell your camera crew best filming hands down. Will be picking up a couple more planes soon and will use your link to do so. Have a great day and be safe.

[@jeffreywolff4961]

Excellent video - nice with the sunset and full moon. Looks like a worthy upgrade from the “old” Turbo Timber. Great piloting & photography as always!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@mikeinspace20xx]

Thanks for the video Brian. I haven't heard up this until I just saw your notification.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice! Glad we were the ones to get you up to speed ;)

[@FormulaMazda]

Yay for top feed! Awesome speed control and receiver. Totally worth the 300 bucks. I sure hope the landing gear is stronger.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

They say it is....now we wait and see ;)

[@reptilewizz]

Right the landing gear always cracked or broke, so sick of the timbers for this. I love my maule heavy duty!!

[@johnpeters9906]

I am fairly new to RC Airplanes and have bought a few new planes, but I never start putting it together until I check to see if you have a video on it. Great information and tricks of the trade. Speaking of, my TTE has the same dang problem with the landing gear. Where can I get a hardware kit like you used in the repair-fix of yours? Thanks!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Are you asking about the RTLFASTENERS kit? RTLFasteners.com +Code BRIAN30

[@mikekiss5757]

What do u like better this one or the carbon cub

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Carbon Cub 1.3m OR Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m I like the Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m BEST Then Timber 1.5m Then Carbon Cub 1.3m

[@coloradomountaineer8613]

Hey there, you stopped short. Did you get the telemetry working? I normally assign pack volt and altitude to a switch to hear it in flight, but for me, I only can get volts to work. Did you by chance get both to work.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

If I didn't talk about it....sorry! Power up plane and Tx as if you were going to fly... Go to Function List (click the scroll bar) Scroll down to Telemetry Audio Warnings / Events Find the voltage you want (ESC or Battery) and you can activate "UPDATES" and the "FREQUENCY" Super easy. We've done it on a bunch of planes since this one, if you're wanting to follow along.

[@bcflyer99]

I ordered a Robart stand through your link. I had one years ago, but Hurricane Harvey did a number on my RC stuff back in 2017.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks! So glad you're getting what you need and still supporting us ;) That stand is gonna be nice. Sorry to hear you had issues because of that hurricane.

[@roberthoag6482]

Forget last comment by me. I did not watch your video long enough to see the Avian programming part. I'll give that a try. I agree with you, E-Flite should have had the reverse pre-programmed. Thanks, great job.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

No problemo! Thanks for the catch ;)

[@Ahkeys82]

Hey Brian, I just got mine this weekend. Slats or no slats? This is my first Timber.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Slats

[@TheAsianlove]

Everything in the Timber we want and top loading!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Absolutely!

[@27niner]

You both do an awesome job and apart from being entertained- I learn heaps from every vid- Thanks guys!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad you're here with us Neil!

[@taylor818e6]

Hey Brian, looking for plane #2 after the Apprentice 1.5. Was looking at the new 1.7. Is the Evolution a better choice or either one do as #2? Thanks, Anthony

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

To be frank, they're BOTH great options. IF you have the cash, get the 1.7m...you won't have any reason to regret the bigger option, but you will still LOVE the Timber 1.5m Evo, and at a considerable savings. bprc.me/Timber

[@WTJimmy]

Just back-ordered this using your affiliate link to support the channel. Thanks for this fantastic review! 👍🏻😎

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome, thank you! Sorry it has to be a Back-order - Can't wait till things get caught up a little!!!

[@robertlebaron1412]

Hey Brian, love my Timber Evo, but the ESC DOES get really hot when flying. so I am trying to expand the opening in the cowl just under the prop and moved the motor wires out of the way of the air flow. Do you have any other ideas to cool that unit down?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

There was the official technical builtin, saying to move it, but other than that, I haven't had a big issue myself. Have you seen the builtin?

[@robertlebaron1412]

@@BrianPhillipsRC ...I have but not before burning my finger checking it...LOL It good to hear it isn't too much of an issue. I'll just have to give it a few minutes between flights. Also THANK YOU SO MUCH for your setup videos they are VERY helpful...see ya on the flight line!

[@rominmcgowan2093]

Congratulations Brian Phillips 100k UMX GURU!!!!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks! We've got so much coming real soon - we hope you'll be with us to 1 million ;)

[@robertlongerman9183]

got mine yesterday had the same issue with the landing gear screw bummer. wanted to say thanks your video made me get it and i love it much better in person although your video was awesome..

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks, and totally get it. In person is always better!!! I try to say this once in a while, but I forget to remind people, if it looks good here, imagine how much more amazing it'll be in person!

[@robertlongerman9183]

@@BrianPhillipsRC saw your picture of the pool on facebook but could not comment . Was going to ask if that was stal float plane water runway lol

[@BigCityBuilder]

Comparing this plane to the other similarly sized STOL planes which to you is the best overall performance and flying experience?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This plane is the best all around choice. It's not as good as some competitive offerings, but it's cheaper, and has a better set of "all around features" - bprc.me/Timber There are a bunch of "Similar" planes, like the OMP Challenger / Bighorn - but then you're considerably more money, and PNP... or the Flex offerings, but they're quite a bit more pricey, and less good finish level in most cases. This plane has everything you "need" in terms of performance, and even if you could (and you can) get better, you won't "miss it" - I hope this answer makes sense. I just know from tons of experience (hundreds of planes deep), this plane is a great offering, which is why it's so dang popular.

[@crazyaces9586]

Well Brian, You finally got this out before other's that & didn't show reverse thrusting . So i have the Cessna 150 6s... vs 3/4 s...cheaper cost vs fun time. If i get one definitely thru your links. But back order is like standing in a military line patience .. lol nice flying great camera lady 😉👏

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice - the "others" didn't show Thrust Reversing??!??!?! Why!??!?! That's one of the BEST features!!!!!!!!

[@billgorman6312]

Brian another way to take of the problem you had with landing gear on Turbo Timber Evolution, is to get a triangular model file then cut a groove the length of the screw on two or three sides then put the screw in the hole turn it back and forth going deeper as you go. Try it next time you have a screw that starts but does not go all the way.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Like a bottom tap? Good idea!

[@buffdude4281]

I’m just waiting for you to hit the 12kV line out front lol. Amazing videos! Just got into the hobby with a Sport Cub S2 and watched your video. Helped me out a lot. This plane is definitely #2.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I've hit the power lines....a few times, in fact. I kept flying with the Carbon Z Cub 2.1m, in fact for another 5-10 minutes after that one....the other was my Cessna Citation Longitude UMX...it was a 1.5 hour repair...

[@jeffoyog1099]

Will the timber x wings fit on this plane? can the stock wing be set up with full span ailerons and set up for crow? Love the flying and am on the fence between this plane and the timber x. Kind of like a plane that is 3d capable. I like the livery on the evo and the top load battery.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You can actually swap the wings on any of the timbers, as I've been told, but have never tried it myself.

[@michaeldely2215]

Brian, whenever you have to cut/grind a bolt put a nut on bolt first. Grind, then when you turn the nut off the bolt the nut acts like a tap and cleans up your bolt

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

True!

[@chester82gtstang]

I bought one, have built it and setup my Dx6E. Everything works with the exception of reverse thrust. I'm assuming I need a 7th Ch to have that along with Safe select on a switch. Pretty sure the wife is getting me an Nx8 or 10 for Christmas. Regardless I can still fly it!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE! Good choice - then you can add that feature, which is super fun!

[@marcellowithtwols]

Hi Brian, looking for cons too, not just the pros! (tho thank you for the pros you go over!! Extremely helpful). After several flights, I wonder if you've experienced the dreaded ESC overheating issue on yours. Or, if your tailwheel needed physical adjustments to roll straight, in alignment with the rudder. OR, if you've found a way to correct that annoying delay when you hit the throttle and it lags for half a second+ before the thrust kicks in (enough time for you to hit the ground if you're not expecting a delay). I've had all 3 of these issues in the first day of owning this thing. I would have DEFINITELY gone with a different plane if I knew of these issues... None of which exist in my humble Apprentice S2 (first plane). Anyway, it would be awesome to go-to your vids for trusted real life feedback as well, not just the key selling points! Maybe you have a follow-up review vid linked somewhere and I'm just not seeing it. Thanks!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm just hearing about everything other than the OVERHEATING ESC (there was a tech builtin about that one)....the rest, I haven't experienced, thank goodness. This plane has it strengths, and weaknesses, but we didn't have enough time with it, this being our maiden flights, to really have any of those issues pop up. Sorry, we couldn't be there to warn you about the issues you have had. I wonder if you have a "bad one" - I almost never hear anything bad about the timber.

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

Brian watching your video on the build if use the other end of your calipers you’ll notice there’s a pin that comes out, stick the base of the caliper on the end of the Bolt that pin to the BOTTOM of head (it’s kind of hard to explain) and you will get an exact reading of the length of that bolt. 🤔😉. GREAT………..VIDEO ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

TRUE, good point. I know what you're talking about...the plunger pin ;) I use it too, but forget it's there many times LOL!

[@ludwigvanzappa9548]

Gorgeous plane! I love that it comes with the floats and is not that expensive . I might be tempted...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You ARE tempted ;)

[@ludwigvanzappa9548]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I'am, I just bought a kayak so I can retrieve my rc sailboat and seaplanes... Now I need a sailboat and a seaplane LOL !!!

[@Resq_U]

A year later, the nutsaks are not labeled, and the same landing gear hole has a burr in it. Thank you for the video Brian!🤣

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - Gotta love it ;)

[@NicolasBRENTA]

I am always AMAZED with your collection of battery packs!!!

[@jbml3642]

Is possible to assign any channel to turn of the lights? If yes, how to do it please?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Not without adding hardware.

[@garyweber8201]

Pre-ordered this one from your link, Brian. Congratulations on 100K subscribers, that's a huge deal. Can't wait to see that plaque you're going to receive. I actually also have a Draco on order, but it's been about two months and I'm still waiting. If I get this one first (which is probably likely!) then it'll be a good trainer for the Draco anyway.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

True, and when you get the Draco, it'll be amazing too ;)

[@Adamhc75]

I just picked mine up today from a local hobby shop and had the exact same issue with the same exhaust nozzle plus a hairline crack on the back of the plastic nose behind the nozzle hole.. I am going to contact horizon hobby to see if they will send a new nose. If not it's not a huge issue. But after spending 350 usd with tax I would think that they will help out.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I agree. They need to take care of your issue. Good part of dealing with HH is they will. If you bought it from the hobby shop, why not ask them to take care of it?

[@Adamhc75]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I thought about asking the hobby shop to take care of it as I know that they are an awesome hobby shop that has been around for many years. However, I live a few hours away and usually stop in when traveling. So because of distance Ia going to make a warranty claim with Horizon.

[@barthutchison4207]

I like the top loading battery feature. Very user-friendly, similar to the air tractor.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Totally!!! Air Tractor, UMX Timber, Maul - should have NEVER been on the bottom to begin with.

[@camomaster6316]

Awesome! I'm most excited about the top hatch. Congrats on the 100k subscribers 👏

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!!!

[@joehabeeb3462]

Brian great video. Which do you like better the new timber or the carbon z 2.1?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m, but it's a tough call when you adjust for price and LED's and Thrust Reversing, etc.

[@mikegamer6104]

Just saw your video. Great video, I have a technical question I’m just getting back into RC airplanes after 30 years everything is completely different. I just ordered this airplane and have no idea what receiver or transmitter to get, I’m thinking the NX8 hoping I could also use it on my older helicopters. What receiver do you recommend for this airplane? What did you use? Thanks for your help.

[@ramsay4804]

I have never flown a plane and I just bought one of these 🤣, this video is very helpful for sure and I will use it to set up mine. It will be a while b4 I fly it for sure. Got a lot to learn lol.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Oh Boy ;) Good luck

[@ramsay4804]

@@BrianPhillipsRC we will see lol

[@barrettclark8021]

Brian, Megan, another excellent video. Thank you. It's refreshing to see a manufacturer, Horizon in this instance, responding to comments from its' customers and making changes/upgrades to their popular models. This is a great plane made even better. Now, all they need to do is to make their profit margins more realistic to allow for "friendlier" aircraft price range. Enough whining on my part. One other observation though... IMO, installing the prop should be the last assembly step. At most it's a safety concern, at the very least it often gets in the way during the rest of the assembly. By the way, I'm not ragging on Horizon about this, many manufacturers seem to take this route. Thanks again guys and I hope you both get to relax and enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I don't disagree with you on the prop. Last would be wiser.

[@amtrobia]

What’s a good beginner plane?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Habu STS 70mm RTF - bit.ly/38Kilv1 - kzbin.info/aero/PLXTH0DstRDc5fYbIobNAtMUz2EoT7FGLl Apprentice 1.5m RTF bit.ly/2OIjVHd - kzbin.info/aero/PLXTH0DstRDc4LA2ldEUZQMVWkJpCslxRc Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF bit.ly/3bS2r3O - kzbin.info/aero/PLXTH0DstRDc4Y9gQ5S22B_3SXmtqylcmM T-28 Trojan 1.1m bit.ly/3eOh9Lk - kzbin.info/aero/PLXTH0DstRDc6-_gHuXM6a1Nf_2nRxrmlc Apprentice Mini RTF bit.ly/2OIjVHd - kzbin.info/aero/PLXTH0DstRDc43Qw4KNOOfzt14n6ZBo3LS Sport Cub S2 UMX bit.ly/3cDYUW1 - kzbin.info/aero/PLXTH0DstRDc5gY8qX_x8kAJq3glGMXjDy AeroScout 1.1m - bit.ly/30MNn1c - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJe9i4SOrZydi5Y

[@ericbarker3850]

Hi Brian, sorry to bug yah, but I’m putting the new EVO together, and same issues you had... screws not going all the way in, loose exhausts, and the ESC is flopping around in the bottom of the plane. What do you think about that ESC with so much free movement down there? do I need to figure out a way to secure it? By the way, thanks again for this build video... I warned you I would be watching a dozen times

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

ESC moving - This doesn't bother me, and it's pretty typical. If you're concerned, and can get it braced, be careful it doesn't loose too much air flow over it.

[@ericbarker3850]

@@BrianPhillipsRC And, you saved my bacon again... My plane will NOT bind in safe mode! use the bind plug, don’t use the bind plug. Spent two hours trying to get it into safe, also watching you struggle a bit with it. But early in your video you mentioned going online for the updated manual. I finally did that, and of course the updated manual gives steps for forward programming to get safe mode working. All good. I will fly it tomorrow, fingers crossed. then figure out reverse, just because you did it!

[@bufftammy735]

Thinking about getting this plane as my first plane reentering the hobby. Thoughts?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Not a bad idea, if you KNOW how to fly. You MIGHT consider a cheaper "starter" just to get your feet wet, but if you REALY KNOW how to fly, just go for it. If you KNOW you'll stay in for a few years, don't mess around...just get the NX8 now...you'll save enough on the first few planes (not going RTF) to help pay for a good portion of the cost... NX bit.ly/3mbVuNB - Get the NX8...

[@bigeclipse718]

Hey Brian. Have you flown any of the timbers with out that slats before flying with them? I'm curious what your thoughts are. How much slower does it allow you to fly? How much does inverted flight suffer? Any other thoughts or comments. Thanks!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I've only flown the Timber Night X without Slats. That plane is way more "3D" than this plane, which I'd say is more like a scale STOL plane. Sorry it's not something I can answer for you, since I don't really know. If you're having trouble deciding if you want the slats on or not, just go without and then later you can add them on. It's not super hard to remove them, but I suspect you'll enjoy the cool look, and very slight improvement to STOL performance.

[@Legalmachinist]

Fantastic instructions on thrust reversing! Worked just as you taught although I put it on switch D to keep it ‘mostly out of the way’. Had trouble yesterday but had not done autoconfig on the telemetry (which might have been the trouble) but also did this promptly after plugging in the battery which might also have been the issue. Either way, easy peasy today!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad it helped! So many SMALL details make the difference here, which is why I always kinda stress, if you're newer (or returning) work through the process a few times and you'll be set. Some of it crosses over to most all planes, but other items are specific to each plane...which will keep you on your toes.

[@richardhensley8281]

Where did you put the pin for the Rutter closer to the plane or on the outside pin for better control? On the evolution

[@BradBLundstromSr]

Will this plane hover ok without the slats ? 4 cell 2200 bat...this could be a video challenge if interested .

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Slats wouldn't make her hover any better or worse, in my estimation, but they might help in the transition from forward flight to high alpha to hammer head...but really the thing you need for hammer heads - 1) Tons of power + 2) Big and FAST control surfaces + 3) Skills to make it all come together...the last of the three is more critical the less of either 1 or 2 are available. I believe with the right pilot, this plane should hover in either configuration.

[@scable-eq7bp]

Very cool plane with nice upgrades, most of the planes I have purchased from horizon that comes with safe select, safe has already been programmed to operate from the gear switch unless you have retracts, then you have to do a little more programming, thank you for a very thorough build video.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

The Reversing will be "optional" and you have to turn it on, since they're concerned someone may accidentally hurt themselves.

[@lennyz853]

Hi Brian. Thanks to your advice I spent the $50 more and got the nx8. I also,thanks to you got the turbo timber evolution 1.5. Can I use the set up for the turbo timber?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Great to hear! GOOD CALL on the NX8

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes! Nx8 will work perfectly for the Turbo Timber Evo!

[@Ahkeys82]

Brian, I was wanting to do the reverse thrust but I’m confused. Isn’t SAFE already assigned to AUX 2? I have mine on channel 7 which would leave ch5 to assign reverse. Am I thinking correctly?? Thanks for your time.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You can use whatever channel you want that's free and allowed in the ESC setup.

[@Ahkeys82]

But if safe is programmed from factory to Aux 2, then reverse is also set to Aux2?

[@Ahkeys82]

I think I got it. Thanks Brian.

[@wolfgangreiner744]

Do the wing slats impede certain flight maneuvers? I’m not a 3D pilot but would like to be able to do loops, rolls, inverted flying and knife edge.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

They do to a degree, but you can do all the stuff you listed, with a bit more effort... I'd say it's a NET improvement, but mostly because it's cool ;)

[@deppi]

Hi Brian, maybe dumb newbie question. Lol.. ..The prop shaft when inserting props and pushing it back are we suppose to hear a click that will basically confirms it is properly in place and thn tighten the thing? Reason i am saying this after every flight i am noticing the propeller cawling seems little away out from the original position. But when i test it out and pull it seems in place and tight. I am so confused. Last time i openned it and re did the prop and it was back in original position but again after few flights seems it is back out little bit. Is it same for you?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This is not normal. Figure out your issue, and fix it, or get practicing on your dead stick landings!!! Sounds like your collet is messed up...

[@deppi]

@@BrianPhillipsRC you got that right. Today it happened. Just like you said. Prop flew off lol. Safely landed dead sticked it. Omg. Found the prop with collet adaptor in the bush. No damage to prop. Called Horizon they are sending new collet set . Looks like mine was bad. It sucks . Just gotto wait since it is in back order.

[@davisfamilyshenanigans4807]

What do the slats do?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

They help with slow flight performance. They help when flying in high angles of attack (nose up). They also help lower the stall speed, BUT they do increase drag, and slightly reduce the aerobatic capabilities, but only very marginally. STOL planes often have then in real life, some FIXED, but MOST gravity deployed.