Is The Goosky S1 Really Worth Buying?!

I’m this video we get two more flights In on the Goosky S1! The micro monster! This thing is truly a game changer in the micro heli world. Never before have I’ve seen a micro heli with tail performance this great! Rock solid, and tail holds like crazy!
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[@joe-dp3ng]

Now that I found out that the designer of the OMP M2 is now with Goosky. Also that Goosky has better motors and overall better flight characteristics I'm more inclined to buy from Goosky. I think you proved that they are a bit better than OMP. I mean as far as having more power an better tail lock right out of the box. Honestly I'm not stroking your ego but we all have you to thank for the many comparisons of the models they both put out over the last year and a half.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! You are not stroking my ego lol I am not better than anybody or put myself above anybody or any of you! The designer of OMP Hobbies left and started Goosky. That is why OMP hates them so much. And why they hate me! All because I said the S2 and RS4 are lighter and more powerful. Sure the M4 is built tougher but weight to power ratio is more important for me! Plus Goosky stands behind their products and customers! One big reason I push and support them so much. If you remember I was the first one to ever review or fly a S2 when no one knew who they even were!

[@ambrosekillpack4841]

So THAT'S why the goosky helis have better TALY!!! This is really interesting and funny. I just love this rivalry stuff, it's funny to watch. On that note though, my experience has actually been that the M2 V2 has been a better flying heli than the M2 Evo. This has been my personal experience with my particular units but I dunno if this is the case for a lot more people than just me. I also don't know why my M2 Evo seems to be a poo. It just seems to have this cyclic wobble problem while my M2 V2 does not, I thought the washout arms were supposed to SOLVE this issue OMP!!! What GIVES?!?!

[@joe-dp3ng]

@@ambrosekillpack4841 I will tell you this. If you put M2 Evo main and tail blades on the other M2 models you will be surprised how much better they fly. I did that and my explorer tail is rock solid. And I responds to cyclic way better. I have been telling as many as I can. You can thank me later.

[@stevealoia]

So I was going to ask what one is better omp or goosky. I’m looking for a micro heli to get more stuck time in . I can’t always get to the field to fly my goblin 380 and my yard really is big enough. So Im going with the Goosky s1 thank you guys .

[@aqualungs77]

Really good video, and I came here looking at S1 vs S2, but think I may need both now and should start with S1? I do have a filed next to my yard, so S2 is still a good option! I had fixed pitch helis over 10 years ago and want to get back into it. Would you reccomend I buy the S1 RTF or a BNF with a Radiomaster Pocket or Zorrow? I'm on a budget, but even if I went with RTF you get batteries, so they are really only charging 10$ for the controller.. but I read even the pocketmaster is way better than the rtf controller, and that may be wort 40$ lol I was originally looking OMP, but reviews have lede m to Goosky!

[@alangrant7349]

Jeff, I have 3 OMP M1 EVOS, an M2 EVO, and an S2. That S2 is unreal good. Soo smooth. I cannot get enough of it. I am about to pull the trigger on an S1 just to have one for comparison. Once I finish my house, I'm gonna jump to an RS4 Venom. Thanks for all the videos and help you've given me! Nothing like flying a Heli!

[@bradharvy13]

My brother bought this after buying the omp m2. I got to fly it and it is a great heli. I found the servos were slow and not very responsive. A week or two later, my brother calls to tell me a servo died. He didn't break anything, but he was just hovering, and the pitch servo stuck and wouldn't allow him to return without killing it. Could be a bad servo. I'll let him fix and see how long it lasts, lol. But it's way better than blade!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Sorry to hear his issues. So there was some issues with the Servos on a later batch. The issues have been resolved with the Servos so hopefully his new ones are better. But it is such a great little helicopter.

[@TangoOne]

After owning a blade fusion 180 I swore off micro helicopters. I had a chance to fly my buddies S1 and I immediately bought one.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s on anther level. It does not fly like a micro at all! Such a locked and solid flying heli.

[@SquiggyWigginz]

Mine came yesterday in pink, so hoping it is!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

110% worth buying. I think it should be an every persons collection even if it’s just a front yard basher.

[@jf7231]

As someone starting to get into RC helis now your channel has been amazing, thanks for all the awesome vids! Im currently still on the sim and deciding on my first heli. Im torn between going with the cheaper S1 to learn on and move to something like the RS4 in a few months once Im comfortable, or starting with theS2 but sticking with it for a bit longer before moving up.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

thank you for watching all these videos! I’m glad the videos are helpful! I try to make videos for everyone to follow from beginning to advance. I know first hard how hard helicopters can be. so my recommendation is get the S2. it’s bigger then the S1 so will be easier to see and you will grow with it a lot faster. the RS4 is awesome but it will be more expensive in crash and having to build it can hard for your first time, once you under under stand helis and how they work building them is alot easier.

[@Ryan-uu4tw]

You gotta stop man, I’m going broke. You definitely make me want this heli.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

you need this, Heli! Best micro on the market, the perfect front yard or indoor helicopter.

[@diamantejones610]

I'm looking to help someone out and sell mine if you're interested!

[@heeder777]

You nailed it on this video! I love this helicopter. I was buzzing in the back yard yesterday, went to flip it inverted....in normal mode...🙄I only have -2 degrees pitch in normal and it hit fully inverted from 6 foot onto artificial grass. Picked it up looked at it, put it back down and it fly like it never happened. I don't think any of my 400/600/700 helis would ever have that claim to fame. I did a similar thing on my S2...broke the tail rotor. That's all.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s such a well-built little helicopter. It is literally a tank. They designed it perfectly and it can take a beating. I know someone who sank bears into a swimming pool. Got it out. 20 minutes later let it dry out and kept flying lol. I think I’m going to do a how strong is it video in purposely crash it over and over again to see what the week points are!

[@unstoppable6047]

Nice to see someone do some strong 3d with it. Good to know hold strong the tail hold is. This is my next helicopter purchase. Thx

[@sgbryant1962]

I might have to get one of those. Looks like a fun little pocket rocket. Nice review and presentation Jeff.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! You definitely need one. It is the perfect front yard indoor practice helicopter!

[@diamantejones610]

Looking to help someone out and am selling mine if you're interested!

[@CoryTrese]

I didn't realize it was so little and so tough. I might buy one of these based on this video.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s tiny and tough! Perfect front yard basher!

[@diamantejones610]

Looking to help someone out by selling mine if you're interested!

[@bizzy511]

Is this about the same size as the blade Mcpx?

[@enzomalaysia]

The best micro in the market!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It really is!

[@WayneStark626]

Is it better than the OMP M1?

[@enzomalaysia]

@@WayneStark626 miles ahead of

[@LichaelMewis]

WISHLIST for the S1: 1) Battery voltage telemetry on Spektrum 2) Larger capacity batteries (longer) with only a JST-XH connector.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Battery voltage would be so nice! I don’t honestly see that ever being a possibility unless they make the FBL support SRXL2 protocol which I am trying to get them to do! Then we would have voltage! Bigger capacity batteries would be nice especially for the guys that just want to fly around scale or normal and don’t care about the added weight.

[@LichaelMewis]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 awesome! Please keep on them. Same for the S2, ok?

[@MWXYT]

Most of receivers accept being powered by 2S voltage and sends it to the transmitter via telemetry. All you have to do is solder the red Rx powering wire to the red wire where LiPo connects and boom ! - you've got battery voltage telemetry.

[@LichaelMewis]

@@MWXYT my setup is power goes to the Goosky speed controller, from here it goes to the Goosky FBL l then to the Spektrum SPM4650 SRXL2 serial micro receiver. Where would I splice this wire in this setup?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@MWXYT that only works if you are running a telemetry capable receiver.

[@sheffandjelley]

Hello Jeff, and Merry Christmas to you! I've really enjoyed all your hard work! My good wife surprised me with a Goosky Heli! So my question is actually regarding the S2 but may apply to the S1. I couldn't find your follow up video regarding setting up "bailout" to work with a Spectrum radio. Did you ever get it to work with your S2? Thanks. Jeff G.

[@fossfix]

Something tells me you really like that little power house of a heli.😂🖖

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Just a little bit! It’s awesome! Always wanted a micro like this! Something I can bet on and not care!

[@paulnelson5314]

That was not a crash for you, it would be a landing for me😂

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

A crash for me is broken parts. That was an unscheduled landing!! 🤣

[@larrychamel]

Wonderful Micro Heli! Have you flown the Align 150 DFC, Jeff?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you Larry! Yea I have!

[@heeder777]

I have two and they are almost impossible to fly compared to the S1

[@philanthonyd9911]

What settings are you using for throttle and pitch curves? Specifically for head speeds, I'm still relatively newbie trying to learn and understand settings.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

If you have not seen my radio setup video on this heli, go watch it. I show all the settings there (easier to watch then type it all out lol)

[@philanthonyd9911]

Thanks

[@garrett1528]

I've flown mine right into a brick pillar and it was still fine 😅

[@jonathanrigley981]

Im about to make the leap for either the S1 or the M1 evo, im leaning towards the S1 but im curious about parts support...

[@nicklong9985]

How would you compare it to the M1?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

A lot better! I am going to do a comparison video very soon. But the tail performance alone is night and day.

[@nicklong9985]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 👍

[@allenpatterson3504]

Very nice I have a m1 evo I wounder how they compare 😊

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Don’t worry! That video is coming very soon!

[@StephenElsworth]

What would you recommend for visibility, the the green or pink?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Where are you flying? A lot of trees in the background? If so, the pink for sure.

[@BeetjeVreemd]

hmm, this looks like something that could get me back into the hobby, but availability seems to be a problem in the Netherlands. It's not for sale in the normal/best known Dutch RC shops where i used to buy RC stuff back in the day.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s a fantastic heli to get you back into the hobby. It flys like no other micro ever made. You will think your flying a 600. Crazy how stable it is. You can get them online everywhere. Shops around me no longer carry helis so I don’t even try going to the hobby store anymore. Order everything online.

[@BeetjeVreemd]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 thanks for your reply! Like 10 years ago i had a blade mcpx bl, but i wasn't really satifsfied with the quality of the product and the parts (which were also way to expensive for such a little heli imo). I learned the basics with that heli, no 3D stuff (yet). I love how every review i watch about the Goosky helicopters praise how stable it is, and the tail also + the price is decent and parts prices seems reasonable too. (and i kinda wanna go a little step bigger, heli wise, so if i do pull the trigger on starting again, i think i might go for the S2, also because spare parts look to be not that really that more expensive than parts for the S1) By hobby store i meant online stores, but then stores located in the Netherlands (or other trusthworty European based online stores where i would feel comfortable enough sending that much money to and having some faith that any problems with like warranty stuff will not happen). Looks like Goosky is basically USA only? Maybe i go look up some information first about what a good RC heli simulator for PC is these days, any tips on that too perhaps?

[@LichaelMewis]

I've got one and I love it! My only complaints are 1) Flight times are really short so it's a lot of battery swapping, but they make that easy because you don't have to remove the canopy and 2) The tail blows completely out when I am doing inverted loops in FM1 and sometimes in FM2. This causes a brief loss of control. This could be a setup issue. I am not sure yet. A huge positive to this thing is its durability. I've had at least 5 pretty hard crashes and the only thing that happened was the tail boom has bent on two occasions. But I just bent it back in my bench vice with a rag wrapped around the tail to prevent scratches. I also LOVE how I can fly this in my front yard EVERY DAY to help me get the pilot skills like Jeff has, hopefully one day :--)

[@LichaelMewis]

To follow up on this I bought almost every spare part for it and I swear I haven't used ANY of them! I've got at least 100 flights on it so far!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It really is a tank! Such a well-built, strong little helicopter. Granted, I only have about 50 flights on mine, and in this video was the first time I ever put it in the ground, but I know quite a few people that have literally beating the crap out of theirs, and one guy even suck it in a swimming pool. Let it dry out and kept flying lol. That is a very strange issue to have with your tail. That is not normal, I personally have never been able to blow my tail out, and even Ben stork has really pushed the crap out of that little helicopter in the tail has never let go. At IRCHA when we did the product announcement, we had every person fly as hard as humanly possible and detail never walked one bit. I wonder if your ESC is bad? Or not responding as fast as it should?

[@LichaelMewis]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Yeah it's weird and unexpected. And you know what else, my S2 does the same thing. I'd like to make a video and share it and you can see what I'm talking about .

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@LichaelMewis really?! Now that’s weird, never once have I had the tail blow on the S2. I’ve tired really hard too!

[@LichaelMewis]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 try a few inverted loops with full collective and full elevator in FM1 then FM2. I will do it today and film it and post it on both helicopters. I will also notate my controls.

[@garrett1528]

what settings do you have to mess with to up the servo speed? dual rates?

[@redogg2749]

Is it really hard to see futher than 10 metres away. I really want the s1 because indoor flying but worried i wont be able to see it 😅

[@TakeItToTheGround]

Been flying the XK K110S for 12 months. Well fly, crash, fly crash, repeat. It takes a beating quite well and I have only had to do minor repairs. I am considering the Goosky S1, OMP M1, and maybe YXZNRC F120 as a next step. However, how well do all these take a crash? I just want to fly, not endlessly repair it. Thoughts?

[@nektariosntikmpasanis1657]

i m in the same position like you now,i had great times with xk k110 and i was looking for something "bigger" and more stable with winds in the small field that i use to fly,did you finally bought it?if yes,i d like yr opinion..

[@TakeItToTheGround]

@@nektariosntikmpasanis1657 No I haven't. I read a few places that the S1 and M1 don't take crashes as well as the K110.

[@mirospool6992]

May I ask what is better - OMP M1 Evo or Goosky s1 Legend?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

S1 all day, tail performance alone is night and day. I’m putting my M1 back together and I’m doing a comparison video on them.

[@mirospool6992]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 OH man that will be big thing ! I looks forward.

[@bnty22]

Quick question,How does it compare to the S2 Model?

[@heeder777]

I have all three, the S1, S2 and the S4. They all fly great, are incredibly stable and can do 3D as well. The S2 is bigger and a tad easier to fly. I think the S1 could even be used to learn to fly except it's very small and harder to see from an orientation standpoint. For the price, you can't really go wrong, extra batteries are also very affordable, get more because you only get 3 minutes of flight on the 300 mAH packs. If you find you can fly this little guy around, you could transition to the RS 4 easily.

[@bnty22]

@@heeder777 I am jumping into the hobby. I really appreciate the building aspect. I also prefer the rotary wing over the fixed wing RC. I am currently setting up a Nano S3 to mess around with. I own the Goosky S2 and a Trex 470 from Align. Quick question, is throttle cut mandatory on the Nano? How do I set that?

[@heeder777]

@@bnty22 Even on the micros I use throttle hold/cut. Just assign a switch and set your desired direction for hold, set the throttle to zero for the hold position. It is a safety thing, but the micros will cut you up..had one hit me in the shins when I bumped the collective on a Align 150X. Three cuts in less than a second. Took weeks to heal. You can't auto a micro, no inertia to keep the blades running, you're using hold keep the motor off until you're ready to fly. The 470 is also a good one from align.

[@bnty22]

@@heeder777 in the manual it appears throttle hold and cut are two differing controls for heli control. I remember reading somewhere that helis use throttle hold but throttle cut I am no too familiar with

[@heeder777]

@@bnty22 I'm guessing you're running Futaba. Throttle cut is used for nitro helicopters to shut down the engine. Throttle hold, depending on where it's set to "holds" the throttle at a certain percentage and or shuts the motor down but tells the ESC "I want to respool up fast next time unless I'm past so many seconds, then spool up normally". When set for auto rotations on electrics the esc will spin up the motor rapidly from the off position and on nitro it will set a high idle. For the little helicopters it's mainly used to provide a path to keep the motor from spinning up inadvertently. Don't feel bad, it takes a lot of reading of the transmitter, motor and ESC manuals to fully understand a lot about helicopter functions and what they each do. Jeff's videos have given me lots of good ideas and information.

[@antoniofrance8]

Whats is better omp m1 o goosky s1 ??

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Goosky S1 all day. Mainly just for the tail performance! Never seen a micro that has a tail performance like this!

[@antoniofrance8]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 I'm a beginner I'm going to order an xk 110s but I thought the goosky could be better but the advantage of the xk 110s is unmassable

[@ambrosekillpack4841]

Better than the M1 Evo? You know it's showdown time.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes sir! Way better. Tail performance alone is night and day!

[@haywardadams9789]

I have the omp m2 and m1 helicopter and the goosky2 I'm going to get the goosky s1 but i think omp fly better than goosky

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Hmm! That’s interesting! I think the other way around. Goosky flys better and the S1 performance is far better than the M1. But get one and try it!

[@garrett1528]

HEY EVERYONE! I recommend getting the Microheli anti-rotation guide for this little monster. The stock one is plastic and the pins to attach the canopy is part of it which is definitely the weakest part of this roided out heli.

[@3girlrumba3]

Is it as good as the m1?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s better! The tail performance alone is night and day!

[@grege2383]

Curious how it would be for hovering and figure 8s around the livingroom. Recently got an S2 and love it

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It perfect for that! Turn the head speed down and it’s a great indoor flyer! Flys just as good as the S2!

[@davidkredow1421]

I have a little problem flying indoors, it seems to bob up and down and drifts all over the place. BTW I'm using the T8 transmitter.

[@ronniesorensen196]

Love your videos! Made me buy 2 s1 and 2 s2 love them!! Thankyou!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I greatly appreciate that. In g,ad you are enjoying these videos and those helis! Both are great!

[@roccofilippi1418]

SO I used ti fly a Blade MCS BL (I think that is what it was). I am not to far from Horizon Hobby. About 3 hours. What makes this a better option? Are the parts like the board and such going to be available for years? TYIA

[@Chris-xt6tw]

Hey Jeff, I have a question, 1st I agree, it's a great lil heli, I did however have a servo die around 20 flights in, no damage and I just got the replacement this week, question is can you trim fly the self level mode? After swapping the servo it drifts backwards pretty good in self level mode, idle up 1 and 2 it's fine just like it was out of box.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Hello! It is a great helicopter. I’m sorry you had a servo go bad. I do know that there was a batch that had servo issues, and it was supposed to be taken care of now. So you have to do a calibration flight, I am going to get a video together to explain how to do it. I’ll start working on that ASAP and try to get it out within the next couple of days to a week.

[@Chris-xt6tw]

@westhobbiesrc8051 Awesomeness thanks Jeff

[@Chris-xt6tw]

Hey Jeff, are you still going to do a video on how to do a calibration flight on the s1? I've looked around and haven't found 1 as of yet. Thanks Chris

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@Chris-xt6tw hey Chris! Yes I am. I’ve been super busy and have not had time but I’ll try my best to get a video recorded this week!

[@jimhunter3107]

Im having a hard time finding info or help since goosky has no tech support . My heli has been great but now when i throttle up it takes of vertically with just a little throttle and if i decend it comes crashing down in normal mode in idle up 1and 2 it flys stable but barely flys inverted. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@davidkredow1421]

My S1 is anything but predictable and smooth. I have it bound to an NX8 with a Kensen receiver. Anyway it lurches forward and to the right real hard causing blade strikes on the ground.

[@jaimegarcia4746]

Hi Jeff, Can you make a video with recommendations and adjustments for the S1 on the Goosky app to make it fly smoothly?

[@glenn4452]

Just ordered one waiting for it to arrive,great video sir.

[@ruimessias1302]

Its not a rc helicopter, but "helidrone with minimum settings available.. wast of money...I guess😅😅😅😅

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Heli drone? How so? No GPS, No return home, no Auto flight…. What is a helicopter?