HZ AeroScout S 1.1m BNF RC Plane - Maiden Flight & My Honest Opinion (while flying it).

[@billjohnson8019]

Thank you sir. You are a wonderful instructor, you have that unique ability to calmly narrate. Almost meditative.

[@DaveMerc]

So nice of you to post that. I'm happy to share the fun of RC.

[@papapsadventures6119]

Nice review! I'm trying to get into this hobby so I like watching videos on different aircraft before I take the plunge!

[@royd7984]

Beginner here and this plane looks like a good first trainer. Thanks for the video.

[@DaveMerc]

The Aeroscout is one of the best beginner planes I have tried. It's not indestructible especially if you lawn dart it but at least the motor and prop are protected being in the rear and the foam can be repaired with Foam Tac. Oh and look out for those magnetic trees :-)

[@fishycomics]

Thanks Dave, an awesome review and flight, totally enjoyed watching the flight. like the style and all. enjoy flying her. FISH

[@DaveMerc]

It's sometimes hard to know what people enjoy so I really appreciate your comment Fish! Have a great week.

[@rickmckinney5577]

the dam goverment got there nosie in our live we to stand up an tell them this is our country we need you to stay out of our live got it people its time to fight back we stand together we can win are you with me or not they just keep taking an we have to take it not me im standing up for my rights time to do before its to late ?

[@jondoe6618]

Just bought one today! Well actually my brother and I both bought one.I bought a cheaper small plane less than 2 weeks ago and have flown it 3 times and I am now hooked! I let my brother drive my plane and now he is hooked as well.Only regret is waiting so long to do it.Planes nowa days are pretty easy to fly with the new tech.

[@DaveMerc]

Congrats on your new airplane adventures! It's such a great hobby and flying with family is a one of the benefits.

[@jondoe6618]

Dave Merc Productions hey thanks a lot. My family is into flying.(real planes) Both of my grandpas flew. My dad flew for years. And I actually bought a ultralight. I guess people just want to fly!!

[@abghere]

Dave, I see you are not using the SMART battery with IC3 connector on this plane. Is that XC60 connector on your standard 3S 2200 mAH Lipo? No adapter needed?

[@joshrandall3632]

Great video, nice flying. Just realized there is actually a valid reason for living on a golf course as well.

[@glennfelpel9785]

I would say you will get a lot of comments on this one! Quite nice machine there and even on the video it looks like it flies very well. I for one like that you keep things simple as not all of us are really up on the terms and all. Thank you for this one Dave.

[@DaveMerc]

Oh it flies so good. I hope it flies as well when if I put a Radix Flight controller on it. Also it is so easy to assemble. The main wing just mounts with three thumb screws. Very well thought out design. I think it originally was the ESky Eagle plane.

[@TheAdkFlyer10]

Great review of a really nice model, Dave! I was thinking while watching you fly that it just begs to be FPV’d! Yup, definitely I think you should kit it up with the long range stuff! Cheers! Ferg

[@DaveMerc]

Thanks for the vote Fergy! I will try to figure out a good FPV parts layout. It's going to be tricky on the CG because there is no room to move the battery back as it is now. The servos are in the way.

[@witoldsuszycki6729]

Hi, great show. Do you have a camera mounted on top of it, you have a preview during the flight, or you play the movie from it at a later time. I must admit that the view from above is great, despite the small visual angle. Where can you buy such webcams, if at all possible. I have recently been an amateur beginner, so I am not very familiar with the subject.

[@landsurfer66]

Thank you, sir. I believe I'll buy one this spring.

[@davidfuller6610]

Good Morning: I have just viewed you video on the Aero Scout. I see you mounted a video camera. What camera do you use and how and what did you mount it with. Thank you for your reply. Mike Fuller

[@RetiredTimeProductions]

The camera I am using on the plane to record video is a old RunCamHD narrow angle version. Mounted on velcro hook & loop tape.

[@jeffedydooda]

Hi, nice video, just ordered one of these, I'm a newbie to this, I like the idea of the camera you have mounted, can I ask what camera your using? And is it hard to install it on plane

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

What kind of camera are you using? I’d appreciate if you would reply Thank You, “Great Video” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@davidNH]

awesome video, what cam you using to record the flight?

[@JamesDowningFPV]

Beautiful looking place to fly Dave. Good looking flight!

[@DaveMerc]

It's the best place I have to fly right now and the good news it's right behind my house. Now it's snowing!

[@alannorthdevonuk763]

Hi, Thank you for this informative review. It's 40 years since I last flew a RC aircraft. I have been looking for something to fly from my local beach shortly after the tide has gone out so the sand is firm. Those big wheels look suitable. Would you recommend flying from / landing on damp sand?

[@DaveMerc]

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[@robertwren2289]

Nice place to fly. I just put mine together and got the NX10 set up to it. Too cold to fly yet.

[@jimdean5333]

Good show Dave I this has helped me enormously keep up the good work

[@namflow2000]

I love the cam with its low profile, what cam is that?

[@rlbutterfield]

Very well done video, Dave. Looks like a nice little plane. I was wondering about the video equipment you were using. What is the camera you have mounted on the wing, and how did you attach it so it wouldn't fall off? Also, what was your main camera that allowed you to follow the flight of the aircraft? Sounded like it was somehow attached to your hat. Id like to know what you used, and how you attached it, if you wouldn't mind sharing. Thank you.

[@DaveMerc]

On the wing is an old RuncamHD 1080p held on by velcro. My hat cam is a FIrefly 8SE bolted underneath the visor of my hat. It's like a GOPRO with a 90 degree FOV. Records up to 4k.

[@rlbutterfield]

Thank you for your reply. WELL DONE!

[@parjacpar3077]

Its a very long time since ive watched one of your videos but glad i did to see your fit and well Been subscribed for well over 5 years just shame not got time to keep up with all the YT channels i have subbed to Thanks for a great review might buy one myself when ive finished building this dam ebike thats costing a small fortune and parts take 3 weeks to delivery

[@DaveMerc]

Welcome back! I am older but still hanging in there. I think the FAA regs are going to stop me before my health does.

[@parjacpar3077]

Faa don't affect me as wrong country so know nothing about them. I'm what way will they stop you ?

[@DaveMerc]

The regulations may get so restrictive it will spoil the fun and kill the RC hobby industry too. The new proposed rules are in public comment period now. More info here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGGqgYCvgdp-htk

[@bjornkullberg3793]

Good review! Looking forward to se you install and fly with your fc😊

[@DaveMerc]

Thanks, I have posted several videos on the flights with the Radix BrainFPV FC for review.

[@papapsadventures6119]

Also, what kind of camera are you using and where did you get it?

[@DaveMerc]

The camera I am using on the plane to record video is a RunCamHD narrow angle version, it's very old.

[@Bellairvideo]

Hi David, Great presentation & review. Well done mate. Hope you are keeping safe & well over there. Greetings from OZ.

[@DaveMerc]

Thanks for visiting. We are doing well and looking forward to an end to the political turmoil Nov 4. It's great to get out an do some flying.

[@Bellairvideo]

Great to here from you Dave. I should have the plane next week and much less windy to fly than this week. Here are some of my favourite flyers kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaaQc2qOmbOnmrc Hope all goes well there for your elections Keep well my friend Noel

[@EnglishTurbines]

Hi Dave, having fun in the calm air and sun, we are having constant Gales, no letup in sight...🤔🤔😒😒..I still have my DX7...😎

[@DaveMerc]

We are getting a little snow today but should be good this weekend. Hope your weather improves too.

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@DaveMerc Cheers buddy, get the skis out on your plane...🤔🤔😄

[@lennyz853]

I love that plane ! What would you say would be a good number 2 plane?

[@josephpuzzo1]

Be a great plane for anyone. It's the best bang for the dollar. My 2 plane I want the arrows bigfoot

[@RcBuddy]

Nice flight D., looks a lot like the good old skywalker with wheels. Cheers

[@DaveMerc]

That's what I thought too and I like the way my old SKyWalker flies so I got the AeroScout because it was smaller and had wheels.

[@longjammeriii3323]

Lovely flying bird and pretty graceful in the air, what is the on board camera setup if you don't mind saying, really enjoying your vlogs my friend and all the best from Alan in the UK 👍🤗

[@DaveMerc]

Hi Allan, the camera is a Runcam HD stuck on with some hook and loop. Nothing fancy. You could probably use Gopro session and do even better. The cool thing about the Runcam HD camera is it's 90 degree narrow field of view which I prefer over the wide angle cams. My hat cam is also a narrow angle, the Firefly 8SE.

[@dominicdeluca7079]

Great video, very informative. I'm hoping to get one myself soon. What is the name of the camera you have on your plane?

[@DaveMerc]

Camera is a Runcam HD stuck on with some hook and loop. Nothing fancy. You could probably use Gopro session and do even better. The cool thing about the Runcam HD camera is it's 90 degree narrow field of view which I prefer over the wide angle cams. My hat cam is also a narrow angle, the Firefly 8SE.

[@dominicdeluca7079]

@@DaveMerc Thank you!

[@greglewis20]

Great video. Would I be able to strengthen the tail boom by wrapping indivisible pieces of white boxing tape around the tail boom?? What do you think?

[@DaveMerc]

Sure but you could also use 1.7mil clear laminating film and iron on. Personally I don't thing the boom needs it though. I have had a number of plop-down landings and nothing got damaged so you would have to hit the ground hard to break the tail or twist it.

[@BRIANFORWARD1]

Hi I get 18min easy with a good breeze 30min It glides superb real easy to kite.... Tough landing gear loops rolls inverted flight no problem I have a radian night flyer 2mtr and a slow poke but this is a brilliant all rounder I've done a BLACK MATALIC PAINT JOB MAKES IT EASY TO SEE AGAINST CLOUDS N BLUE Sky. Also 10 w RED LED ON THE NOSE YOU CAN SEE THAT 1/4.MILE AWAY GREAT REVIEW Brian London

[@DaveMerc]

Those are some great flight times. Thanks for posting. This plane is really growing on me. Such a pleasure to fly and a low stall speed which makes it easy to make turns when lining-up for a landing. I like your idea with the 10w red light.

[@BRIANFORWARD1]

@@DaveMerc i I use turnigy 2200 45...120c LIPOS if you take it out in 10....15 mph winds you can kite it easily it just hovers its such a forgiving plane. A word of caution tho when you put the lipo In DONT PRESS IT DOWN. IT WILL FORCE THE NOSE WHEEL BRKT AWAY FROM THE BODY

[@elijah7924]

Great video...thank you....Golf holes are perfect for flying ground....Whole fairway with its manicured grass is perfect for takeoffs and landings....just fly between the trees..or above them.....Do the back holes till the first golfers show up around 9. AMA should get with the PGA or whoever represents the courses....they could make some money......I’d pay ten bucks at a nice course...maybe fifteen. Just a thought.

[@RandallHicks-xv8sf]

Awesome. Yes, pls do a Long Range video for us. :0)

[@MrVerno1960]

Nice stable flyer Dave. You could pop on the DJI HD system and have some fun flying HD FPV in no time.

[@DaveMerc]

I would like to have the DJI HD system but the price tag for the whole kit is $1000. Maybe I will wait and see if they make a version 2 and then I can get the V1 for less.

[@MrVerno1960]

@@DaveMerc I too am going to wait until V2 comes out. I only want the goggles and the camera/VTX. I don't see a need for the Radio at this time.

[@DaveMerc]

I hear that without the DJI Radio you have to solder on a receiver of your choice and lose some functionality as far as telemetry. Have you heard that or am I wrong? Maybe they will make the switch-over easier on V2 however DJI can be very proprietary and avoid compatibility.

[@MrVerno1960]

@@DaveMerc I am looking at using it on fixed wing applications that already have Spektrum AS3X or FrSky so really don't need Beta Flight or extensive telemetry. I would purchase the radio if you are looking to use one of the DJI RTF quads or set up the air unit in your existing quad, with the onboard RX, it would help save weight.

[@MrVerno1960]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXfIZYh3h66Ihs0 Dave, you may have seen this but this covers the latest DJI update pertaining to telemetry.

[@lasersbee]

I like the long range FPV mods idea... Not a fan of Spectrum. Just the AR363B Receiver is $80 USD.

[@DaveMerc]

I'm not sure if the AR636B is different from the AR636 because I couldn't find one to price. But yes $80 is almost as high as the BrainFPV Radix that comes with GPS, OSD and power board. Thanks for your vote on FPV!

[@michaelclark4043]

I remember my first airplane I had when I first decided to take the plunge which was a Midwest piper cub foamy which as far as I'm concerned was the WORST POSSIBLE choice for a first airplane!. 😢😮 Of course we're talking 40 plus years ago when equipment was rather primitive by today's technology. Since then we've come a long way baby! 😂 😅

[@TedWoodYourMentor]

hmm... I would like the long range with GPS. How do you get GPS for the Brain FPV? Is that the way to to?

[@DaveMerc]

Comes with it. What are you planning to use it for?

[@ModellbautechnikSalzkammergut]

what´s the flying time with one battery?

[@quehouse]

Thanks Dave. Great video review. Would you please tell me the diameter of the wheels?

[@DaveMerc]

A! They are somewhere around 73mm or a little less than 3 inches and made of dense foam.

[@tigranplayz250]

What camra is that?

[@longjammeriii3323]

Thanks for the reply,,much appreciated, regards Alan.

[@DaveMerc]

No Prob, I like to share the hobby tidbits.

[@GhostRyderFPV]

It's absolutely fugly... Like an Icon A5 and a Bixler had an unholy lovechild, and passed down grandpa J3 Cub's bush wheels too... I love it! Thanks for another in-depth review, boss. Throw a quickie 600mw-ish 5.8ghz fpv setup on the canopy, because there's no realistic long-range option, as your range is limited to your Spectrum Safe receiver - why mess with the best part of the AeroScout?! - and buy a cheap PNP for an iNav long-range bird instead. Order a spare AeroScout canopy for LOS flights. (Bonus pro tip - use the same recipe on everything. Literally everything).

[@DaveMerc]

It's like a small 1100mm version of the SkyWalker 1900mm with wheels only the main wing has thumb screws instead of rubber bands. www.uuustore.com/skywalker-1900-mm-wingspan-carbon-fiber-inverted-ttail-version-glider-white-fpv-uav-fixed-wing-airplane-rc-plane-p-1963.html

[@willswings]

great beginner plane and such a great place! where is it ? about the FAA I don't think things gona turn well for us , sadly because of a few with nonsense flying, we're all have to pay. In France it's the same story, our flight liberty is becoming less and less every day. thinking of selling my Zino and all my copters . We have a beautiful hobby, a great community, and a majority of responsable,respectuous and secure people. let's shout it out loud everywhere. Best regards Dave. Will.

[@DaveMerc]

I thinking the same thing about the tightening regulations. Seems like a way to have a dictatorship while pretending it's a democracy. We can't vote on the proposed regulations and often the government just pushes them on through.

[@rcparadise8712]

Very nice review thank you

[@todddoom]

I have this plane and flew it today. It flies great. I want the camera!

[@DaveMerc]

Wonderful pane to put cameras on. Populate as needed :-)

[@staydown.normal5323]

i put inav in this today with matek wse f411

[@paulb453]

Where is the link to setting up with a Gen 1 radio?

[@DaveMerc]

link to setting up with a Gen 1 radio is under the video in the description. Click 'Show More'.

[@terrier53]

Great video, thank you.

[@hamcurtains420]

I just bought this plane yesterday but it been too windy to fly it.

[@DaveMerc]

Hope you got to fly and enjoy your AeroScout!

[@hamcurtains420]

@@DaveMerc lol I got to fly it the other day. Awesome learner plane. So easy to fly. I landed it first time without a hitch. My second flight tried the second safe setting and when I came in to land I flipped the switch the wrong way to full manual mode......lol when j did that the nose went down a bit so I pulled up and stabbed the throttle expecting it to level off or gain a bit off altitude cause I thought i was I full safe mode but nope.... she went straight vertical flipped over and nosed into the ground full speed. Both wings broke, tail snapped off and the speed controller is fried. Now this was completely my fault and not the planes and I would recommend it to anyone. I took off flew and landed this plane for the first time with ease. And the speed at witch it hit the ground was very high and I wouldn't have expected anything to survive that crash. Parts are also fairly priced. Whole new plane including servos minus rear tail planes is just over 160$ so ya can't wait to get er flying again.

[@dancalhoun7011]

What cam is that?

[@DaveMerc]

The camera I am using on the plane to record video is a RunCamHD narrow angle version. It's old.

[@TedWoodYourMentor]

Could you please share what camera you were using there? Yes Dave I will be getting one of those Brain GPS FC's.

[@DaveMerc]

Which camera? the plane has a runcam hd.

[@TedWoodYourMentor]

Dave, thank you for your response. I have two drones with 4k cameras. I have also been looking at a GoPro 5. However, the AeroScout I ordered doesn't show a camera on board. Only yours seems to have a camera. Mine will be in on the 15th or so. However, I will be amazed and delighted if it has a camera. All my drones have go home feature if i lose sight or get disoriented. I would love that feature on a plane especially since it could be dangerous and problematic with the "Federalies." @@DaveMerc

[@TedWoodYourMentor]

I will be using this plane to learn how to fly a plane. I'm way OK with Drones but gave up planes years ago because of too many crashes. The new technology is a Godsend for me.

[@DaveMerc]

@@TedWoodYourMentor That's right, I stick cameras on board planes that I review usually with hook and loop. No camera comes with it. The aeroscout deosn't have a GPS or return to home either, just stabilization. It's a very good beginner plane though and I would recommend it. If you don't have an RC radio you can get the Ready to Fly version to make things easier. If you want GPS you could get this one www.horizonhobby.com/carbon-cub-s-13m-rtf-p-hbz3200

[@TedWoodYourMentor]

Thanks Dave. I will put that on the wish list. I will do my best to behave with the Aeroscout. I did get the RTF version with the extra alarm and extra battery.

[@jimmcminnsr6309]

Very nice video. What's the range, how far will she get out? As far as the FFA goes don't really understand the whole thing. I look at it as long as I'm on my own land I can do whatever. In Missouri when you buy land you buy everything from down to the core to the heavens above. I checked when I bought this land 17 years ago. There is a lot more to this. If you're interested I'd be happy to explain. I think it's for people going to a park or public place to fly they don't want them there. It's the government they want in on everything. It's not right. Someone needs to ask President Trump about this and maybe he might help. I don't know maybe I'm wrong. Might add there is no flight pattern above me except for a Medevac, they can go anywhere. Just don't go above 400 feet. I stay below the hight of a utility pole. All I'm doing is checking on the fence. Don't want the cows getting out. Moo.

[@DaveMerc]

I thing the range with the stock receiver is typical for Spektrum, maybe a half mile or so. Good idea to ask the POTUS about the FAA regs. Maybe he isn't aware of what it's doing to the citizens rights.

[@matthewmcquinn1589]

This plane brought me many hours of joy. Until I lost it in the sun and it took a direct nose dive because I thought it was level when it was inverted. A lesson to all DONT GET COCKY

[@DaveMerc]

Always good advice :-) Unless there is somebody close by to hold your beer while you say "watch this!"

[@MrVasmikey]

Nice review but I am a Frsky guy.

[@DaveMerc]

Me too, that's why my Spektrum radios are so old b/c I switched to FrSky years ago.