LEGEND HOBBY / SEAGULL MODELS Shock Cub Flight Review - Shocking STOL Capability | HobbyView

[@SoulacroupLesCombes]

Beautiful channel...exactly the kind of content we need during these days.

[@jetvalmonte6574]

You have a unique video style, really like it. I was smiling through this video. I love Cubs. Got them in different sizes, from the Horizon SuperCub, Eflite Cub 450, Kyosho Cub 50EP, Sig J3 (regular and clip wing), Hangar 9 Cub 40, Hangar 9 Sport Cub .15 90”. I fly sport planes like Extra 300s, pattern types like FMS Explorer, warbirds, but there’s nothing like Cubs for the sheer fun of flying. Your video makes me yearn for a big Cub.

[@aabiddeen7987]

I want the same one, everything exactly the same.Even the controller where do I find this

[@zacharymohrmann4329]

As always I am behind in time, And only seeing the Savage Shock Cub now for the first time.. Unfortunetly I am commeted to a different build this winter, as I just bought The Bill Hemple 1/4 size clipped wing Cub and it is a huge build but thanks to the Hemple Build Team it does not give me a lot to do other than the after builds electronics and engine instal... I am very excited about the build, but I would love to followup with this Shock Cub Configuration.. I'm sure it will be fun to build and even more fun to fly...! Keep sharing your builds with us and I always like to see a new video by you... Thanks...!

[@TheUncommonKIBBLES]

I just came across your channel and watched a couple videos. Your videos are very detailed and I love that. I subscribed. Thanks for uploading!

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Amazing bird my friend and awesome video. Big salute from Slovenia, Pilot Robert

[@astralpx]

Salute

[@colinbuckley7488]

I have nearly finished the exact same model (same colour too) with a RCGF twin 40cc. I had some trepidation how the leading edge slats would work and how it affected flight characteristics. Thanks Fitz for doing all the nerve wracking tests for me. As soon as I saw this video. I raced into the shed, quickly removing the servo link to the slats. THEN locking the slats firmly in place. As the maiden is only days away...I am going to sleep a little better tonight!

[@jmccain8147]

Just had to watch the flight video after the scrolling thru & seeing your build video. Great editing & very detailed info. Haven't flown since the Spectrum DX6i first came out which was years ago. Keep up the great videos, can't wait to see more. Subscribing right away so I don't miss out anymore.

[@og_myxiplx]

First time watching Fitz rather than listening on the podcast, and I'm already jealous of both that airfield and the company. Some lovely looking planes there. Superb video Fitz! These little details on what does & doesn't work in RC take a lot of time to discover and learn, great to have them immortalised here.

[@TerryBoivin]

Perfect timing! I just finished watching the build process and your maiden teaser flight!

[@HobbyView]

Channel analytics said to do it!

[@robertstark3326]

Great video. You have a fantastic voice. You covered it all and those were some great landings.

[@musk-eteer9898]

i saw the build and glad to see the flight. what a beautiful gentle giant she is.

[@josepharthurl2191]

I was beginning to despair seeing the flight, I so enjoyed the build, good show & worth the wait! I got something in the mail today, very odd and obscure for glider enthusiasts. Other than the ebay auction I cannot find any more about it, except it comes from Germany. Thermal navigator, a sensitive barometer & temperature sensor that you add between your receiver & rudder, if you are in a thermal lift, the rudder goes left, a thermal sink it goes right! I haven't tried it yet, but for $10 I couldn't pass it up!

[@HobbyView]

Neat. Just hope the thermal is always to the left!

[@josepharthurl2191]

Well, yeah, there is that. Perhaps I should have quoted the literature more precisely, it circles left or right, not merely turns. Your shock cub video (just watched a 2nd time) has inspired me to buy a nitro for my next plane. Those 2 cylinder motors are costy! I've bought whole cars for what some of those sell for! Those canadian refurb cox . 049 at $40-70 are more my speed. But the shock cub is a gorgeous plane and that 2 cyl engine has an awesome sound!

[@dirtroadie4642]

Really cool watching what the slats do when they are free floating. It’s almost like you can see the air separating!

[@tealtazmanian966]

Thank you for being and staying Humble and especially REAL. I just found your channel today and subscribed...which I don't do lightly or on a whim. I did so because you are honest and real....example; You didn't EDIT or CUT-OUT your nose stand landing. Most others would have just cut that part and redone it...I clam they only do that from just TOO MUCH EGO. You however, showed the reality of the plane and enforced that even experienced pilots have semi tough landings on occasion. Thanks for that. BTW, That wasn't that bad anyway...and with the loose and fallen ENGINE MOUNTING parts I deem that to be a successful landing under those circumstances...so for me that was simply an AWESOME Landing!!! Because of your honesty of showing the Engine Mount issue and how you remedied and corrected it I now have a lot more respect for your reviews, opinions and suggestions from a REAL LIFE experience. In more specific terms, I now trust your word and that is extremely refreshing for me and so rare. I've had my eye on this plane and seen attempts to rate it YOU have cemented this is the plane for me. Now I have something to save for and thus look forward to confidently shelling out my jingle for a plane that YOU showed me is about exactly what I am looking for in my NEWBIE exposure to re-entering the hobby of R/C Flight after just about 4 decades being away. I'm NOT one of those that's ONLY into any specific group IE, Scale Only or 3D or what ever that is termed where it just stands straight up a foot off the ground...yeah, not my idea of flight and certainly NOT slamming or criticizing any particular group. that is just NOT for me...I just want to have FUN controlling from the safety of the ground without any expectations of having to fly a certain way to appease some others just to fit in...yeah, not what I've ever been about and too old to bend now. Besides, I won't ask, expect or demand anyone to fly MY WAY. FOR ME; I just want to be able to fly a predictable plane that I can also do some playing with a few stunts and have a stable landing plane.....You showed me everything I was looking for in flight and the landing aspects of this model so this was a wonderful surprise and have now watched a couple of times....PLUS more viewings in my future so A HUGE THANK YOU. I've been researching a looking at other planes in this category and just haddn't seen what I was wanting a plane to do for me WITHIN MY BUDGET. I expect I will end up put larger balloon tires on mine as my flying site has not been leveled or smoothed in the slightest...it is just a pasture or meadow at about the 3,340 ft elevation. It will get Skis fabricated and installed for winter as we get plenty of that every year...really looking forward to that. I'm NOT saying this will be my first trainer getting back into R/C Flight but will be my goal plane. I have built a few home-made Dollar-Store Board N Hot-Glue planes I'll be playing, practicing and crashing with in the interim. Dirt Cheep and more fun than expected...break a wing, go build a new one and be flying again that afternoon. I even re-use the arrow I use to strengthen the two section wings.....cheep and strong as heck. Happy to have found your site so I want to Thank-You again for this review and flight demonstration.

[@HobbyView]

Wow, just saw this response. Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@haraldschevik5213]

9:57 “Now my pride was starting to hurt” - I can relate 😂

[@PhilBender612]

This Plane looks so good Fitz. I love the way it lands. Verry scale looking. I'm in love with this plane. I never heard of a shock Cub but I love it.

[@karlroyce-bainbridge1391]

Love your series of helpful hints and tips, and the range of model aircraft you cover. Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing. All the best from NZ. 👍

[@timbarnett3898]

"Sweet"! Dad's cousin married guy from L.A.. They came to Oregon to visit us in fancy RV. But in RV was model airplane with a "Barbie Doll" as pilot. He talks about his flying club with #1 pilot on his team. Yeah right! But we get to meet them in L.A.. This guy takes us water skiing in beautiful fiberglass green metal flake paint, with big exhaust dump stacks around Queen Mary. He has a dedicated ham radio room where he's picking signals from voyager an NASA. Everything he touched was golden so you can imagine his plane's detail?

[@Macrobish]

You really are very good at presenting, thank you for an excellent video

[@rcnfo1197]

Great review! Kudos to your videographer. Excellent job. It's hard to appreciate how difficult it is to film an RC plane in flight until you have tried it yourself.

[@HobbyView]

Lee does a great job.

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

"New Subscriber" you've definitely got quality R. C. Airplane flight, build, review videos. Eye yam impressed by the Flying Field, bravo as its commonly used!

[@justinsalaskanadventures]

Thank you so much for the review! I was definitely interested in your slat settings. Was interesting! I think I’ll buy one now

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

Fantastic Build video followed by the review and maiden flight videos! Pretty Cub and very nice engine funny how a gas plane can fly for quite some time without refueling! Keeping the hobby alive and kicking I salute you! Seems you have a hangar full of nice planes so this addition will enjoy the company!

[@GunnyArtG]

You really have me wanting to get back in to the hobby.

[@jdouglasj2000]

It’s interesting how many comments I read where someone says they are thinking of getting back into the hobby. I’m new to RC, so I don’t know the trajectory of the hobby. But from golf, to fishing, to skiing, to drawing, to playing piano...people usually don’t leave these things.It’s be interesting to know what makes people leave the hobby.

[@bobimcfly6091]

Never stop it. Build fly crash repeat

[@scotabot7826]

Beautiful job Fitz!!! She is a real performer, and you did a excellent job on your assembly and review video!! Thanks for all your efforts.

[@torri7062]

Your videos are relaxing, quite weird but its cool! Nice flights!!

[@FlyGuyF119]

Great review, I typically drill through the firewall and put over sized washers behind the firewall then put lock nuts from the inside. For anything 50cc and over. Makes it a little harder to remove and install the engine but is far more secure.

[@Intrepid175a]

Thanks for this video. I have been very interested in this plane since I first discovered it and have been very intrigued by the leading edge slats. I have been curious about the slats being tied in with the flaps and how that would function. With my admittedly limited understanding of aerodynamics, I wasn't getting how this setup would function. This video certainly answers a lot of questions. I downloaded the building instructions off the internet and noted that the directions showed hooking the link from the flap servo to the slats on the outermost hole of the servo control arm. Assuming you did the same thing, I'm wondering if moving the control link in a hole or two on the servo control arm to lessen how far the slats move and whether or not that might improve their function? Otherwise, I think you're right, just lock them down in place. One other thing I'm curious about on your engine installation is it doesn't seem like you allowed for any exit holes in the cowl to allow cooling air to leave the cowl? I would be concerned about engine cooling on your installation. Is there something else going on here to allow for that, that I'm not seeing? Great video though. It certainly isn't helping my itch right now! ;-)

[@Chris-ry6ki]

Nice job, been waiting a while for this video since the build.. only thing that raised my eyebrows was that at 10:34 you refer to fender washers, those were standard washers, a fender washer has a much larger diameter, anyway didn't mean to nitpick just my ocd, lol.

[@palacita135]

Like your channel, you remind me to the old days back in 2010. Keep it up

[@renoacct]

Sweet flying plane. Great videography as well. Very nicely done.

[@ScalePlanesHangar]

hi there just wanted to ask you if you're having any flap/elev mix in your shock cub? if so, what elev percentage are you using? thanks a lot

[@Wicuscriz]

My only regret is that I have but one like to give. Great video as always.

[@HobbyView]

Nathan Hale, was from the same state as me.

[@marioskalogeropoulos7054]

C'MON CAPTAIN DON'T BE HARSH! !

[@kokman62]

Hi just see you using the twin for this plane and you using a single in the morane Saulnier ai. Which one would sound better in the morane as I thinking of getting this model and am not sure which motor to get could you help me, ps see There make a fuel-injected twin with a good price thanks Robbie

[@gr8motive]

Nice! Would you say it flies and sinks just as good with the slats locked as much as freefloating?

[@terryboehler5752]

Really nice landing approaches. Three point is so pretty.

[@RockbeThyName]

This would be a perfect plane to put a small POV camera on and fly it really high for arial shots!! Nice plane.. You worked hard on putting this one together...

[@felippejonsson6078]

Really nice! I always wanted to try a larger gas plane. This might be it. Love youre channel!

[@TheFletch751]

very lovely airplane and excellent flying

[@graantmnz]

I have a 50cc version of this engine, and had been very surprised at how it vibrated - for a flat twin, it should be quite smooth( my saito flat twin is super smooth )....so have taken it apart and about to weigh and balance the pistons, and piston pins. I am sure they are not matched at engine assembly, and that leads to unwanted vibration. I suspect your engine, vibrating the mounts and bolts apart , will have the same problem. Yep , the pistons were not the same weight ...so have now match weighted them, and will see if that makes a difference.

[@Arturo_Kamikaze]

I really like that model, it is beautiful congratulations

[@realdad32]

There used to be a show called THE EYES OF TEXAS. It was sort of a travel show for The state of Texas and ran for many years. Your voice and demeanor have that same quality as the shows host.

[@michaelc1129]

Beautiful airfield,beautiful Cub and handsome pilot. Thank U for nine video

[@skydive1424]

It’s the slats. Clean, they’re supposed to be closed. Extended they’re supposed to have a small slot with the leading edge. Great toy!

[@johnwhitsitt7571]

Enjoy your videos a lot. Thanks! Wanted to comment on the Shock Cub's set up. During the assembly video you used maximum throw from the flap servo arm to the LE slots. During the flight video it was too much so you disconnected from the servo. Have you considered setting it up for minimum throw instead on the slots...moving the pushrod closer to the output shaft on the servo? This would be closer to what the full-scale views indicated for total movement. Food for thought.

[@billstewart5421]

AWSOME Plane!!!! Great video!!! I’ve had a few Cubs myself. Personally I prefer the Clipped wing version. And they have all been GREAT FLIERS!!! Can’t go wrong with a Cub. Easy to !!! fly Great fun !!!

[@Stone177]

What camera did you mount on the plane?

[@HobbyView]

Mobius Actioncam

[@PhilFord51]

The full size Shock Cub's leading edge slats are connected to nothing. They adjust according to the flight. Nice review and I may try and sneak one into the hangar when she is not around. At least Seagull is turning out a decent range of planes compared to the same old stuff from Hangar 9. Quality has improved too.

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

Do you think the wheels are kind of narrow? It looses balance and touch wing on the ground wile landing.. maybe wheels one inch wider from each other would help. (I know you know that way better then I do)

[@ScalePlanesHangar]

Hi there..quick question...CG is 120.. from the edge of the slats of the edge of the wing?? Thanks

[@HobbyView]

LE of the slats

[@IllFlyIt]

Beautiful airplane and nice flying Fitz!

[@irpat54]

Great video, I love you sense of humor when you re-bolted the engine and took it back out and said, "the engine's still connected"... ROFLMBO... that was good...

[@mkroeseler]

Good Job , thank you ! Best Regards from Berlin / Germany

[@Jesuswinsbirdofmichigan]

13:47 (like) a 5"inch roll, then lift-off? W/O brakes and considering Reynolds numbers (Re) effect, and not knowing the: Wind Spd., Barometer, etc., that is a very competitive short take off! Dang! Your videos totally rock! †Steve S.†from Michigan™

[@LiveLNXgaming]

Slats like this are designed to use the air pressure that comes from a very high angle of attack that is used for STOL landing approaches. unlike regular landings where you are nose down until just above the runway, with backcountry aircraft you "float" down with a heigh AoA and then give a small flair at the end to turn your vertical speed into horizontal and it dissipates in a second or so. the slats let you have better airflow over the top of the wing at high AoA so that you have more control authority at super slow, even sub stall, speeds. I dont know why they would be mechanically tied to the flaps because they arent always acting together.

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

What a beautiful plane, “Great Job” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@johnhomblette7902]

Really enjoy your videos man I'm really interested in a stol rc trying to find the right one!

[@ronaldrose6885]

Nice!!!! I'm interested in the camera mounts and positioning on the craft. I once flew with a 76 yrr old club member who only flew with the trims only,no stick...sounds odd but that's what worked for him and the fleet biplane...

[@GRW3]

I liked Lee Ray’s fault analysis. 😀

[@mov0927]

I think this flies better than the priper cub. Do you think it will fly with the OS 33?

[@HobbyView]

I think it would fly, but would be scale-like.

[@speedboard.]

Can you change which hole on the servo horn you use to limit the throw when they're linked with the flaps? Looked like they were going way too far forward when you had them linked at first.

[@HobbyView]

I thought about that, but would have had to bend the rods to avoid hitting the bottom of the wing (servo angle issue). I had already used a short distance hole.

[@speedboard.]

@@HobbyView looking forward to seeing how it flies after you limit the free slats' travel.

[@franciskrueger7717]

Hi do you think the os gt33 will fly this plane? Power spec is very close to your twin 40cc

[@HobbyView]

Yes. I think it would fly it ok. Stick to the 19 or 20" props. Would be a more scale like power setup.

[@franciskrueger7717]

@@HobbyView thanks I'll build 1 next week

[@ficosk8]

Nice video and review!! 👍🏼

[@johnhorner9692]

Making the leading edge slats free floating like the real one sure helped Making some kinda stopper to prevent them from opening to much would be a good idea . I knew having them attached to the flap servo wouldn’t work right .... They are actually are split in 2 on each wing panel on the real one ! Looks like it flew great after you made the change Cheers 🍻

[@Garethfrostturkeythroat113]

Hey great video how many hours did it take to build the model ? Thanks

[@HobbyView]

I really don't keep track. Maybe about 20

[@elxero2189]

I rather enjoyed that! so the main issue was that loose fuel tank causing the bad habits.

[@MichaelAnderson-nh4gu]

Great build tips and commentary, almost like a huge beginner airplane.

[@gregd393]

That was awesome!

[@michaelaitken2631]

Great review and excellent video 👍👍👍

[@richarddarlington1139]

I see this, and two words keep scrolling through my mind... "Glider Tow!"

[@johnvella5834]

Great model but you need to work on your aileron /rudder coordination when low speed flying. I fly a Carbon Cub Z with flaps and vortex generators which seems an equally effective system.

[@fierceflyer5]

Been waiting for this video. Thanks for the flight review

[@nwpilot1218]

Slats. Slots are literally slots on the wing (take a look at a Globe Swift or Stinson 108 wing leading edge in front of the ailerons). Hard break on the stall is simply due to not being coordinated. Keep that ball centered! :-)

[@cr-us9ch]

That engine is awesome and so are your videos

[@blaineburgess]

The suspension is awesome

[@demco75]

Liked your article on MAN.

[@LeonardoCostaUSA]

Hey man.. beautiful flight !! I love it ! and I want one!

[@samuelcruz9258]

Is a nice aircraft. Dont push it to much,Just enjoy it my friend.

[@kmatch1]

About the leading edge slats... rather than leaving the servos in full control, or limiting their swing in free pivot/disconnected mode, why not leave the servo in control with very narrow limits on movement? Then you will know if they really function or kill the lift while in a controlled manner. Maybe use the shortest hole on the flap servo for the slat side? Me? I’d lock them in place! But experimenting is cool as well! Now where can one find a good deal on this bird?!

[@frankienv3906]

Wow That cub can fly as slow as a Blimp ..! You have Great Videos btw 👍

[@shiftx1579]

Great vids love watching your arf builds 👍

[@bluerhino2988]

That looks like Scobee Field in Houston?

[@HobbyView]

Correct.

[@jimsodowsky1298]

Nice flying.

[@eclipser2004]

Nice plane and flying. Hardly needs flaps. Looks like full flaps adds just as much drag as lift. Almost like brakes for steep descents.

[@halroofner4069]

Great save Fitz!!

[@jaimealonsoarbelaezbernal2710]

ESPECTACULAR. FELICITACIONES. QUE HERMOSO AVION

[@marioskalogeropoulos7054]

BEAUTIFUL PLANE,REALY GOOD FLIGHT,AND GOOD(NOT GREAT) LANDING UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES!! GAS TUNK ALL OVER THE PLACE,ONLY 3 OUT OF 4 ENGINE MOUNTS IN DA BIRD,OR 4 OUTTA 4 W/OUT THREADLOCK(NOT THE GOOD STUFF AT LEAST)! AS AN RC PILOT 55% THUMPS UP FOR LANDING ON 1 PIECE! ! NICE DAY CAPTAIN,AND MOVE THE NEXT AND PRESENT PROJECT UP(%)

[@ReefHopper]

You never said what car you fit that thing into, do you mind sharing that info?

[@HobbyView]

2009 Audi A3 hatchback.

[@oe.nygren]

@@HobbyView Impressive!

[@todd92371]

Great video!!! What would be a good beginner plane that you would recommend that would allow some growth also in the future? THANKS.

[@HobbyView]

Eflite Apprentice S. Super easy to fly and reasonably aerobatic once you take it out of trainer mode. www.horizonhobby.com/product/apprentice-sts-1.5m-rtf-smart-trainer-with-safe/EFL3700.html

[@todd92371]

@@HobbyView Thanks so much! :)

[@richarddarlington1139]

@@todd92371 Some time ago, at the field, I met 2 NOFB'S (New Old Flyin' Buddies). Bothe were flying the Apprentice 15 I t=can tell you from first-hand experience this plane performs as advertised. A couple of things, though. 1) Don't let the smart technology be your crutch. Disable it as soon as possible. 2) Big airplanes are easier to fly than small ones (no, really!).' 3) Get qualified help!

[@tubosolinas]

I think that your hat has a solar panel and a fan on it?Great plane btw

[@jamesl8722]

Don't forget you can use rudder :)

[@crashalexander7232]

WOW .....i bet my lunch money those slats were more significant ...seems they have little effect but would love to see you lock them out 1/2 and maybe 1/4 and see what happens maybe prevent that stall break and roll.

[@stephaneduke9736]

Hello très beau vol un super pilotage avec beaucoup d"explications...... Merci !!! Stéph de France...

[@HobbyView]

Merci !

[@klausochs7006]

Love it . Realy good Video . Thx from Germany 😎👍♥️

[@randombrosproduction8326]

nice bird, is good for a beginner ? how much experience do you need to fly? what gassers would be good for a beginner?

[@HobbyView]

I don't think it is for rank beginners, but someone who has soloed and has some flight experience can handle it.

[@joecaraco7503]

That's an expensive plane for a beginner. I'd start with a foam trainer with a push button "get out of trouble" self leveling feature.

[@howardbodiford7130]

Nice place to fly , love that plane .

[@scottwill]

Nice video, Fitz!

[@crystalbusenitz5426]

Where are the bush wheels ☹️

[@kevinsellsit5584]

I noticed the engine was falling off at !:53 and said it out loud but you didn't hear me. ;)