MFD Mini Crosswind for Long Range FPV - Setup Overview / Build / iNav / Flights

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MFD Mini Crosswind setup / build / likes / iNav config / Maiden / 2nd flight.
Forgot to mention during the maiden, plane needed no trim at all, flew straight as an arrow without it.
Really cool pan setup designed by Josh, checkout his YT channel and MCW setup here: / joshgault61
Contents:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Setup Overview
4:55 What I like about the MCW
9:56 Build Overview
24:50 iNav Setup/Configuration
27:47 Maiden Flight
31:31 Second Flight
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✅ Banggood ► tiny.cc/BanggoodFPV
✅ RMRC ► tiny.cc/RMRC
✅ AtomRC ► tiny.cc/Atom-RC (Use coupon 'AdamGdoesFPV' for $10 off)
✅ Amazon ► tiny.cc/Amazon-FPV
✅ HobbyKing ► tiny.cc/HobbyKing
========Crosswind Setup========
Mini Crosswind iNav Diff ► tiny.cc/MCW-Diff
Build Log on my FB page here ► tiny.cc/MCW-Build
In the Air:
-MFD Mini Crosswind Kit ► tiny.cc/MiniCrosswind
-Matek F765 Flight controller (Running iNav) ► tiny.cc/F765
-Matek Digital Airspeed Sensor ► tiny.cc/MatekDigitalAirSpeed
-Matek Vtx ► tiny.cc/Matek-1G3-Vtx
-1.3g Video antenna buried in wing ► tiny.cc/SideFeedAntenna
-FPV Camera at front on pan servo ► tiny.cc/CaddxRatel
-180 degree Pan servo (modded for closer to 270 degree) ► tiny.cc/180panServo
-Alternative 180 servo from Hobbyking ► tiny.cc/R5180MG
-2.2k resistor to modify servo ► tiny.cc/2-2kResistors
-Micro FPV Camera in the tail ► tiny.cc/Toothless2
-Tiny GPS Rx ► tiny.cc/220GPS
-510kv Motors x2 ► tiny.cc/510kvMotors
-30a ESCs x2 ► tiny.cc/30aPlatinumProESC
-Emax Servos x 4 ► tiny.cc/EmaxMGservo
-9x7.5 props x2
-Dragonlink Micro RX ► tiny.cc/DragonLinkRx
-10,000 6S Lipo ► tiny.cc/10a-6S-Lipo
-DJI Osmo Action HD camera (1080 60 with RS on) ► tiny.cc/DJIosmoAction
-Sandisk 64gb V30 Micro SD ► UK Link: tiny.cc/SanDiskV30UK - USA Link: tiny.cc/SanDiskV30USA
On me:
-Skyzone OLED FPV Goggles (built in head tracker for pan) ► tiny.cc/Skyzone03O
-Taranis Transmitter ► tiny.cc/DragonLinkV3tx
-Dragon Link V3 tx ► tiny.cc/6xcv0y
-SRH771 diamond antenna ► 🇺🇸USA tiny.cc/SRH-771-USA 🇬🇧UK tiny.cc/SRH-771-UK
On my Groundstation:
-K&F Concept Tripod ► 🇺🇸USA tiny.cc/GS-Tripod-USA 🇬🇧UK tiny.cc/GS-Tripod-UK
-1.2 ghz VAS Pepperbox antenna ► tiny.cc/6adv0y
-Singularity CP Antenna 1.2g ► tiny.cc/SingularityCP
-2 x RMRC 1.2ghz VRx ► tiny.cc/hbdv0y
-Eachine Diversity Monitor with DVR ► tiny.cc/ehfv0y
-Diversity Demon ► tiny.cc/ubdv0y
-DVR ► tiny.cc/9cdv0y
-Turnigy 5000mAh 3S ► tiny.cc/2ddv0y
-25mw 5.8ghz repeater vtx (to send the video signal wirelessly from my 1.2ghz ground station to my goggles) ► tiny.cc/cedv0y
-Digital Volt Meter ► tiny.cc/gfdv0y
========3D Printed Parts========
-Matek F765 mount (My design) ► tiny.cc/F722orF765mount
-Mini Crosswind Canopy & Pan ► www.thingiverse.com/thing:458...
========3D Printing Equipment========
-3D Printer ► tiny.cc/qql96y
-PLA filament ► tiny.cc/EryonePLA
-TPU filament ► tiny.cc/SainsmartTPU
-PETG filament ► tiny.cc/SainsmartPETG
-Digital Calliper ► tiny.cc/DigitalCalliper
========Build equipment========
-E6000 glue ► tiny.cc/E6000Glue
-Laminating Iron ► tiny.cc/LaminatingIron
-Laminate ► tiny.cc/laminate
-Hot glue gun ► tiny.cc/HotGlueGun
-Foam Cutting Tool ► tiny.cc/vxgv0y
-Heat Gun ► tiny.cc/AdjustableHeatGun2000w
-Watt Meter ► tiny.cc/WattMeter
-3M90 spray adhesive ► tiny.cc/3M90adhesive
-Solder Station ► tiny.cc/SolderStation
========Other Video Equipment========
-Macbook Pro ► 🇺🇸 tiny.cc/MacbookPro-USA 🇬🇧 tiny.cc/MacbookPro-UK
-External Hard to Store Final Cut Pro X projects ► 🇺🇸 tiny.cc/Seagate2TB-USA 🇬🇧 tiny.cc/Seagate2TB-UK
-Computer Mic ► 🇺🇸 tiny.cc/AU-GM30-Mic-USA
-DSLR ► 🇺🇸 tiny.cc/CanonDSLR-USA 🇬🇧 tiny.cc/CanonDSLR-UK
-Camera Lens ► 🇺🇸 tiny.cc/Canon50mmLens-USA 🇬🇧 tiny.cc/Canon50mmLens-UK
-Handheld Gimbal for DJI Osmo or GoPro ► tiny.cc/Handheld-Gimbal

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

MFD Mini Crosswind Kit ► tiny.cc/MiniCrosswind Full kit list with links are in the video description.

[@Secret1one2]

The link for the pan/tilt fpv mount does not seem to work. Mind re-uploading that? Cheers.

[@TheTurbinator]

I just want to take the time to thank you from the bottom of my hearth for taking the time to create such a very detailed and in depth video on this model. This is basically my "how to" video while building this model.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

You're very welcome! Glad it was useful for you 😃

[@EnglishTurbines]

She's a neat bird M8...500kv motors, that's low..lol...All set up now for next year's season...Life on the Irish Mountain top just got even better...🤔😀😀😁

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Haha I do love this fling field! So much that I haven't done any flights anywhere else this year! Yeah 510kv is very low, but this is the recommended tried and tested setup by Charles (MFD). Cheers

[@EnglishTurbines]

@@AdamGdoesFPV Cool, I'm guessing you are in the ROI Adam?...visited a few times in the past, scenery is amazing...

[@stuweFPV]

Well done Adam! A very clean and well thought through build - just the way I like it :)

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks Stuwe 😎 I think being a well designed plane made it a lot easier for a clean build 👍🏻

[@jorgermartinez]

Amazing plane!! Thanks for sharing a lot info about your setup and build, your videos always are great for this!! 👏👏

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks a lot! Glad it was useful/entertaining 😃 😃

[@mrreddog]

Love your vids Adam, it really helps others setting up our planes. Thats a beautiful setup.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Glad to help, thank you for watching 😁

[@joshgault61]

Thanks mate very welcome and great video on the MCW

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks Josh. I do appreciate this design 😎 I want to put the same setup on my MT now too 😃 I also ordered a couple of the Turnigy servos you use so I can compare them to the BG one I use. Cheers mate

[@fpv-ig9tj]

nice instruction and maiden. looking forward for narrated mid-long range fpv flight for this model coming soon. Thanks for the great work.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks :) let's hope the weather allows me to get out again some time soon!

[@johanolsson6444]

Epic content as usual!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Cheers I appreciate it 🙌🏻

[@maxun1]

Just fantastic as always.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thank you!😁

[@jwtfpv8957]

Wow! You went to a lot of effort on this aircraft and video. Great stuff!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks a lot! Believe it or not this actually felt like one of the easier shorter builds in comparison to some of my other models. I did bits here and there on this plane and from first starting to having it ready for maiden was 16 days. Thanks for the feedback👍🏻

[@rckiwiflyer4407]

Have to love a slippery wet hand launch...really wakes you up in the morning 🌄 Great stuff mate you almost have me ordering one 👍 and that beautiful resonance of the twin counter rotating motors/props...oh yes!!!!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Haha yeah the ground was really wet and with the bottom of the model being laminated it was extra slippery. Also the fuselage is so wide I can't really get my hand around it too well for grip. Great model and I'm looking forward to more adventures with it

[@liamsykes9857]

Wow! Such a great job Adam. Love the way show us the plane :)

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks a lot! Glad you liked it :D

[@beefybeef1326]

Love the footage at the end mate. Thanks for the detailed video. Very useful fir noobs like me

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful, thanks for watching! :)

[@JR-kk6ce]

Dragonlink is always rock solid. I really like that you are always right to the point.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Cheers mate I appreciate it 🙏🏻 Dragonlink is still the best control link. Xfire seems like a more complete package with the extra gadgets but people get failsafes on it where a DL would still be going with a solid link.

[@redjacketRC]

Great video. Thank you for parts and information. Much appreciated.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting 😃

[@flighttherapybullisticfpv133]

How does this channel have so few subs!?! Best fixed wing channel on youtube

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks for the amazing feedback💙

[@maxun1]

I know he is fantastic.

[@SeansLittleBayofHorrors]

I just found his channel because I am just getting in to FPV!

[@xavierlecozic2658]

"Don't forget to like or dislike " how can you dislike such video 😂 Great video mate !

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Haha thanks mate 😁there is always 1 or 2 grumpy people that will dislike a video😝thanks for watching and commenting!

[@pasifpv5508]

Very nice video! I got his older brother MTD 1800mm

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks! I was so close to buying the MTD many times but some other project always got in the way. It was and still is a great plane! Cheers

[@Steve-O_FPV]

Beautiful plane, I am jealous. Very nice.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Many thanks! You need to get one for yourself then ;-)

[@ZaksterBlue]

Awesome video and aircraft. Well done!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Cheers mate 🙌🏻

[@GiffysChannel]

Awesome build. I don't know much about planes but man, this is a beautiful setup.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thank you😎👍🏻

[@bondebos3478]

Long video’s are the best!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Great to hear it doesn't put people off watching. Thanks😁

[@bondebos3478]

Adam G does FPV i do really enjoy watching your video’s. You brought me into this hobby! Thanks a lot. And keep on going! Cheers from Holland!

[@stonesrcchannel]

Beautiful build I’m getting itchy to buy one now and do a new build. Thanks man great video.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

No problem 👍 I think its a great model and I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with it. Thanks

[@PhillipBarberVO]

Looks fantastic! The air speed sensor looks a little intimidating! I love the features built for the convenience of putting together and taking apart. Thanks for sharing this. Love it!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Cheers Phil! It really is a well designed bit of kit. Maybe the elevator section being removable was overkill? Not sure how often I will remove it but I'm sure it's handy to have the option. What is it about the air speed that you think appears intimidating? Thanks :)

[@PhillipBarberVO]

@@AdamGdoesFPV I suppose it looks a bit spikey. What's it made of? My brain is always thinking of worst case scenario when I fly (i.e. crashing the plane into someone) and I suppose i think about what part would make first contact! I used to fly a Multiplex Twinstar so love a good twin. However, now that I fly a single engine pusher (old discontinued hobbyking cloudsurfer) I do feel slightly happier that should the worst happen, it would be amongst the better planes to crash into someone :) Anyway, you evidently take a lot of care with your plane and your flying and have no doubt considered this stuff! Hope those ramblings make sense!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

PhillBarber haha oh I see yeah. To be honest if I was to hit something that tube would just fly straight inside the plane, it’s held in verily loosely. I literally touched it on the floor the other day and it went inside so no worries about it causing damage or injury to anything 😃

[@k1ortia]

This bird is stunning, and a great platform to work with.. Arxangel irc swears by it..

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yeah I watched his video and learned from a couple of mistakes he made haha. Great performance from a 1600 wingspan.

[@hewie2000]

Great vid again bud

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks for your support Matthew, it's appreciated😃

[@miguellasmarfilho_fpv9524]

Hello, what an interesting asa. has a very aerodynamic fuselage. The video also got very good. good flights.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Many thanks! It's a nice model😁

[@Thunderbyrd.]

Impressive build quality. Very well explained. I appreciate the length of the video and the fact you made it interesting. The flight at the end was a beautiful place. Looking forward to the long range flight video's. (I wonder if you can write messages on the laminate with a temporary marker? Hmmm)

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching all of it 😁I'm sure you could write on the laminate with non permanent marker and then rub it off. What would you like to do that for?

[@fwing]

Impressive efficiency, I like it :-)

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

It really is :) It will stay in the air for longer than I want it to on 95% of my flights haha. Thanks for watching

[@reindalehill7713]

Excellent video walk-through. Mine arrived a few days ago. All parts are there, just need to learn Ardupilot MissionPlanner

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Good luck! I've not tried Ardu... I am tempted to give it a try though. Great to hear your kit is complete👍🏻

[@grim-upnorth]

Good video mate... wish I had more time and motivation to get out flying myself

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Cheers mate. Hopefully next season you'll get back into it properly, especially if that flying site is usable again!👌🏻

[@k1ortia]

Just finished watching the whole video..Amazing. and the build quality of that plane is 10/10..👍🏽

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks Kyle, I really appreciate it 🙌🏻

[@k1ortia]

@@AdamGdoesFPV No worries at all mate. Im sold. Still got my mini Talon, Skysurfer and Dart XL in thier boxes unbuilt..lol. im sure one more to the list wont hurt..😂

[@k1ortia]

Sorry, i have one more question. Iv got Crossfire at the moment and haven't really pushed it at all. Just been Freestyle and cinematic flying with my Quads. Do i really need Dragonlink or am i ok with what iv got until i get Serious with distance.? Thank you

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

@@k1ortia 😂

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

@@k1ortia Not used Xfire myself but it's meant to be good for long range

[@sams9716]

Great video! Nice plane. One thing I found with iNav launch mode is the idle setting. I used to keep mine at the default of 1000 but have since started using it at around 1300 or so depending on the launch throttle setting. So much better like that. It keeps the momentum up after throwing the plane and is a sanity check as well. Your props start spinning at what ever you have the idle setting at as soon as you move your throttle stick up after arming. No more dips after throwing and no more throwing and wondering if the motor will start.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks Sam👍🏻 Yeah the idle throttle is something I've always tried to do without where possible, as I like that I can I can just throw it when I'm ready and without props spinning while I'm holding it. However, I do see the value in it and it's something I will be using on my next build, because it's going to be a heavy big Drak and I'll need that little boost to give it a chuck! Be careful though, just because the idle throttle is spinning the props it doesn't mean that the model will definitely detect launch when you throw it😃 Glad to hear it's working well for you, will probably test it on my AR next time I'm out, in prep for using it on the big beast haha

[@sams9716]

@@AdamGdoesFPV I started using it on my AR. You definitely need to pay attention especially if your hand launching an AR wing from the 2 bottom skids with a 10 inch propeller spinning.

[@cptxeros]

Top of the pops again Adam .....I know where to go for the best instructor ...................

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Haha cheers mate I appreciate your kind feedback! Thanks again for your support🙌🏻

[@q1v1]

Great build Adam 👏🏻 You forgot to post a link for the 9x7.5 props And also just a heads up - your tripod from Amazon has been discontinued/out of stock for months now Keep these amazing videos coming Thanks

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks for the tip! Shame about the tripod, seemed great value for money. Actually I don't have a link to the props, cannot seem to find them anywhere now🤷🏻‍♂️ Cheers for watching and for the great feedback!🙌🏻

[@lepatpisang9682]

Nice 😍😍😍

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks 🙌🏻

[@aidanmcgee5900]

Awesome, enjoyed every minute!!!! Cheers Adam. I’m so tempted to get one after watching this and Josh Gualt’s videos. How did you find the matek vtx?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi Aidan, thanks for watching the whole video😃 and thank you for the feedback! The Matek Vtx performed perfectly for me... I don't fly what many would call long range, but I tested it flying low to 10km and no difference to the Partom was noticed. I like it as it's smaller and lighter too. Cheers

[@aidanmcgee5900]

Adam G does FPV cheers Adam!

[@robertodominici7438]

nice Job

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks Roberto 🙏😃

[@upperechelon3456]

Adam. Your build and instructional videos are always top notch. Keep up the good work. I see you use both MFD and INAV. Which do you like best? I am leaning more towards trying MFD: It seems a little less fussy. I've used INAV but it can be a little wonky and buggy at times for my tastes. Granted it grows and expand but I want a little less hassle factor. Thanks Again. Excellent video as usual.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thank you for the great feedback 😊👍🏻 iNav vs MFD AP is a difficult one. Advantages of iNav: -More control over functionality. -More flight modes -Way cheaper -A lot smaller and lighter to install Advantages of MFDAP: -Minimal config required and works very well -Automated flight modes normally work way better than iNav on stock settings -Less complexity It depends what you want. MFD is more expensive and a lot more bulky to install, but then you don't even need to hook it up to a computer and your up in the air quickly with little effort or room for error. Inav gives you way more control but with increased complexity and risk. Hardware is much nicer and cheaper though. Cheers

[@heyjackfpv5469]

nice👍👍👍👍👍

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks for watching and commenting :)

[@heyjackfpv5469]

@@AdamGdoesFPV I really enjoy watching your videos

[@gesehenfpv]

I love it, I would like to know what is the max trip using li-ion batteries, 2kg load in batteries, right? I looking forward more videos with this plane!!! awesome video!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Cheers dude 👍🏻 I’d say with 2kg of li-ion this thing will be up in the air for a very long time! Like 3-4 hours at a random guess. I saw someone made it 135km from home with the MTD using something like a 30a 6S li-ion

[@carlharrison3637]

On your next plane Adam, can you do a tutorial on how to laminate your plane - looks amazing, I have awful issues trying to work around servo's and the flaps

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Sure, can do. The servos I just laminate over the top of them, nothing clever being done there haha. With the control surfaces, I lam over them as if they are part of the wing and will not be moving. Then take a sharp fresh snap razor to cut around the edges. Where there is excess laminate is just then get the iron on it to stick it on around the curves of the surface. Hope that makes sense.

[@CP_FPV]

Nice clean build. I have the big brother MyTwinDream.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Oh nice, I nearly ordered one of them so many times. Was and is still a great model!

[@roge8152]

Very clean build, impressive! Question - which motors would you reccomend for the 5s? Thank you.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi and thanks. To be honest I've no idea as i've not researched it. Probably some Sunnksky of some sort, or Badass if you have a high budget. This 6S setup I'm running is the recommended setup by MFD. Cheers

[@cameronbell843]

Woah this looks really sleek with the laminated wings, orange wing tips, and the innards being kept inside. I was wondering did you not put the feiyutech mini 3D pro gimbal on there because it would make it too heavy? Or was it just because you wanted pan/tilt? Thanks, love the videos

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi Cameron, thanks for the comment I actually prefer the fixed wing feel without the gimbal now that the new cameras have the stabilisation which smooths out the footage and makes it way more watchable. Cheers

[@skynyrdd1]

Great video, very informative. I've ordered one and waiting for it too arrive. Planning HD fpv so more a mid range plane but with great flight times as I already have Albabird which is great but only getting around 25mins. I like the tail cam, cool view. I like your set up with Pitot and auto launch. Might take my time with this build and add these features. where if you don't mind me asking did you get the clear laminate for wings?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks, glad it was useful. 75 micron Gloss Encapsulation Roll Film from Presco website. Cheers

[@martinguist195]

Hey Adam, I have the same airspeed sensor and was wondering if you could explain how you calibrated it and what values you used. Thanks a lot for your great videos, love watching them :D

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks 😊 the value I had to adjust was pitot_scale. I think from memory the default value was 1.0 and I adjusted it to 2.0 to get an accurate reading. Not to say this will be the same for you but that’s the value you need to experiment with until you get the right airspeed reading.

[@spyder000069]

Did you calibrate your voltage/current sensor? I ask because according to your flight numbers that seems more efficient than I would have expected. I am mostly ardupilot for my planes and calibrate their sensor but when I built a inav platform with a 722se I found it needed considerable alteration for the current sensor to be accurate. I use a benchtop load tester attached to the pdb but you can also use a charger that had a discharge option as long as you can get to the average current draw that you expect from the plane. Then attach the load to one of the power traces that would have gone to an esc while verifying with a wattmeter in between the battery and the flight controller and adjust the settings until both voltage and current are accurate on the flight controller. You'll have a more accurate idea as to how far you can fly and if you use the 80% of battery capacity rule you will usually make it home. (should the winds be in your favor) :^)

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yeah it’s calibrated and accurate without adjustments, just like all of my F765s turn out to be. Used a watt meter and also checked mah on charger. This plane is more efficient than I imagined too but stats are real 👌🏻

[@WX4CB]

don't forget... @28:42 you mention your airspeed is different from your ground speed. it will be... you can have completely different airspeeds vs gps speed. they are two different things

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Daytona FPV yeah I fully understand airspeed I’ve been using them for years just this is first time in iNav. The speed will always be different unless there is zero wind. The airspeed is clearly wrong as when I have a headwind and I’m travelling at a ground speed of 90, the airspeed will read 60 for example. I adjusted the scale and went too far so on flight 2 it was always reading higher than the actual airspeed. I’ll get it about right after a few adjustments 😃

[@flighttherapybullisticfpv133]

Thats amazing that it only pulls 21A at full throttle on a twin... makes a man think about the 18650 and 21700 possibilities...

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yeah I was not expecting that. It means I can just run full throttle the entire flight and it will still stay in the air for over 30mins 😱It would be well suited to Li-ion, this thing would stay in the air for many hours with the right one

[@fpvandrelax6215]

👍

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thank you :)

[@raven_fpv]

I love long videos like this! Very awesome work Adam!! Also I live in eastern North Carolina USA and I cannot find wing connectors like that ANYWHERE 😢. Aliexpress has them but I'm not waiting a month to get it shipped. Any other sights I could get these?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks for watching! The wing connectors come as part of the kit with the plane, unfortunately I cannot find them for sale individually anywhere, so if you found them on Aliexpress it might be worth ordering a few and making do with the wait :/

[@raven_fpv]

@@AdamGdoesFPV I actually found some 6 pin ones on Amazon that I'll double up on. They will work for me. Thanks again for the great info!

[@robrow]

Great video Adam, how does it compare with a Mini Talon?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Someone else also asked this. I'd say this is heavier, more stable, quieter, way more modern in design and much nicer looking. Also suits the larger HD camera with the pan setup. MT is cheaper, better for acro/proximity and still one of the best all rounders. I like both but think the MCW will be getting more use. cheers

[@mannyN54]

Great video and good job man ! I just ordered this plane so this will come in handy. I'm new to RC so I have a question. To connect the receiver to the wing connection, are you using male to male servo extensions ?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks 😊 you’ll enjoy flying this it’s a great plane. For anything out on the wing you need to solder bard cables to the wing connectors. The kit comes with cables and extensions so you can use a male to male

[@mannyN54]

@@AdamGdoesFPV Awesome ! Thanks for the reply I was a bit confused on that part. I'll make a video once I build it 👍

[@jribeiro2009]

Very nice tutorial and very helpful for a noob like me :) I'm still in the setup process. I'll be using a TBS Unify Pro32 HV 5.8G VTX and thinking about putting it on the wing like you did with your Matek 1.3G VTX. You covered it with laminating film. Doesn't it get too hot?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Cheers, glad you found it useful 😃 I've used this method of lamming over the Vtx for years and never had an issue. Heat sync towards the air side touching the lam.

[@tuttoto]

Wow... lots of work involved, for a great achievement. I am too lazy... I prefer flying my 4G lte disco... ;)

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

The funny thing is this was one of my quicker easier builds than normal, but yeah it's way more effort than an RTF like the Disco🤪 thanks for watching!

[@tuttoto]

@@AdamGdoesFPV ... yep, it took me only 2 hours to add bigger battery, activate digital Headtracking (pan/tilt of the video during flight), add cellular/4G lte connectivity (unlimited range) to the disco... But it would be extremely difficult to modify further to allow aerobatics or faster than 50mph airspeed... Your build can be tailored to almost whatever you want/need... but need a lot of work (which is part of the pleasure, probably).

[@jetrg12]

Nice maiden, can you do some range test of the matek vtx?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks 😀 I will consider this in the future. It would have to be using omni antennas only or I'd be flying way to far with the Pepperbox. I only really go about 10-15km at most and I've already tested this to 10km as per the second flight and the picture was still perfectly clear. Cheers

[@eltio77556]

Hi Adam, I laminated the belly-ritewing 3mil film, but if i would put my nails in, it would come off- by applying small force. In other cases i would use 3m90, but i think it wasn't the case for this duty. Do you have any trick and tips for that? Is it normal? I'm aware for the winter days, where the humidity might contribue to peel it off very easy. Regards

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi, I didn’t do anything special, just laminated it straight on with no glue, had no issues with it. Sounds like you might have a dodgy film?

[@nivasylstrongman4352]

you have channel 2 on motor and also for stabilized pitch. i don't understand why. also, can you use a y servo connector for the aileron and put that in one channel (3), instead of having two roll channel. i am confused.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi, If you look closely it talks about motors and servos (not channels). Servo 2 is only used for pitch, so this is the elevator servo. If you want to use a Y cable for aileron servos you can do, but I just like the default setup and giving each servo it's own slot. I'd only use a Y cable if I was running out of servo outputs on the FC. Hope this helps.

[@exoops]

Hi, did you use the Kit ESCs the Hobbywing? I have a problem setting up mine. When I connect the battery, I hear the first three tones (ESCs have power) but not the second two. I use the kit ESC and Motors along with matek 765 board and ardupilot. Strange thing, don't know how to fix ESCs dont initialize because of long Flight controller bootsequence

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi, best way to do it is connect the ESC signal cables directly to your rx just for the calibration process and changing settings. That’s how I did mine and it worked as expected first try. The FC doesn’t allow the ESC signal to pass through on boot up

[@adaml9612]

Hi Adam, great videos. I'm just wondering if you had any recommendations for a good beginner transmitter / controller? The prices and functions vary so much! Not looking to spend a fortune but at the same time I don't want to lack functions too soon. Thanks in advance

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks :) Yes without a doubt the one to go for is the TX16s, all the features you will ever need at a very competitive price: www.banggood.com/custlink/D3vEZoLNY2 If you have the funds and want something that will be long range capable I would recommend buying it with this bundle which includes the Crossfire Tx V2 and 3 x Nano Receivers, I purchased this recently and have been using it on my AR Pro (video coming soon): www.banggood.com/custlink/vv3hiaLQhB

[@adaml9612]

@@AdamGdoesFPV Thanks, that's a great help, it definitely looks feature packed and at a great price! So much on the market with a huge range in price it's really difficult to know what to go for without recommendations.

[@rodeopilot7495]

What glue Did you use for the little bits and pieces like the wing latches and etc ?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

E6000, Links should be in video description to all the build material I used. Cheers

[@thedok7333]

AWESOME DUDE..!!😍Sub'D..👌

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks for watching and for the sub! ✌️ welcome to my channel😁

[@derschmittlock1816]

Awesome Video, I'm enjoying it today for the second time :D I was wondering, if the packaging styrofoam could be transported in a backpack by bike. Do you know the dimensions of the package?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Great😀glad it's been useful for you! The box is fairly big, I will check the dimensions for you later. It is over 1 meter long due to length of the fuselage. Chers

[@OPGAMER-ln5vb]

Wow zero dislike...

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

haha are you surprised?🤪 ah there will be dislikes eventually, no matter what content or how good a video is, someone will even dislike it through jealousy or something silly. Cheers

[@Stinngerr]

Was your pitot tube covered during power up? It should be covered because it calibrates itself on startup

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yeah it was, the issue was just the scale needed adjusting. With the default scale (Pitot_scale) of 1.000 it was reading too low. The scale value range is 0-100 so I changed it from 1 to 2 to get a sense for what difference that would make (there is no guidance or instructions on this so it was just a guessing game). The second flight was using this scale and you may be able to tell it was always reading a value that was too high. Next I went for a scale of 1.5 and now it seems just right :-) Cheers

[@JoseCarlos-ol3ul]

Hello, can you tell me where did you buy the laminar film? I want to laminate my plane too. great job

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks :) Links to all parts and equipment I used are in the video description 👍🏻 Check out the 'Build Equipment' section for laminate. Cheers

[@heyjackfpv5469]

what do you think about the bigger one (crosswind nimbus pro v2) ??

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I've not flown it but it looks good and very capable. As mentioned in this video, I went for the Mini because of it's dedicated FPV canopy, 9pin wing connectors and because MFD themselves said it was the best flying plane they have made to date. Cheers

[@richardhallyburton]

Hi, can you tell me what your aileron and elevator throws are on this plane? Thanks!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Can't remember to be honest. I remember having to reduce the elevator rates but the ailerons i left at full rates

[@user-qz3pl9oz2v]

thats a great build ; how much did it cost you this build ?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Thanks :) without the lipo or action cam it cost around $800 USD. Prices change all the time though. You can look in the video description for full parts list with links where you can buy. Cheers

[@Urko76]

Which is in your opinion the maximum battery weight you can load? Thanks, Urko

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

20,000mah of 6S lipo fits and it's still under manufacturers recommended max weight. I wouldn't like to fly it that heavy though. If you really want to get long flights go for Li-ion

[@Urko76]

@@AdamGdoesFPV Thanks a lot for your quick answer. Indeed I was thinking in using the max liion could fit to get the longest flight possible. Which is your opinion? In my mini talon i have a 4s6s 18650 liion and the performance is nice. In this plane I guess we could load much bigger battery.

[@onemanslonelyjourney3805]

I need a very long range rc transmitter. At least 100km with 18 channel. What do you recommend? Does this tracker will help me to use and control my plane by rc transmitter or it just work on autopilot

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I suggest that if you don't understand the tracker etc that you really shouldn't be trying to fly 100km. The tracker is for the video feed. The best all out RC gear is Dragonlink, but Crossfire will also do the job.

[@onemanslonelyjourney3805]

@@AdamGdoesFPV thank you so much.

[@its_Savian]

your video feed looks pretty good. how you do that?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

I'm not doing anything special or secret 😅 What I believe makes for a good clear video feed: 1: Good antenna placement on your plane. I have mine out on the wingtip with no carbon fibre near it. 2: Good quality receivers and receiver antennas. This is very important as most of it is about the rx antenna! 3: Use a good quality FPV camera like the Ratel. Links in vid desc. 4: Buy good antennas, not cheap non brand. Anything by VAS or TrueRC will give excellent results. HTH

[@its_Savian]

@@AdamGdoesFPV are you using 5.8ghz? or 2.4ghz?

[@diewunderschonelayla8426]

do you have a link or a name for the green wing connector plugs?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

They come with the Crosswind kit. I haven't been able to find them for sale by themselves.

[@brubakerjm]

Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to cover all these details. I'm definitely going to try the hot-glue-to-hold-E6000 tip on my next build! I really like the 270-degree pan from 9g servo setup as well. On a future build, might I suggest you try a gear-multiplied 360-degree setup? (Like the micro version of this one: www.thingiverse.com/thing:1065755). Keep up the great work!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi Jacob, thanks for watching and for the great feedback👍🏻for some reason your comment was hidden from me for a while which is why I'm late to reply (might be because there's a web link). The hot glue and E6000 is my go to method now, hope it works well for you! I like the idea behind that 360 mod you linked to, however it looks a bit more bulky and complex. Will check it out properly at some point though. Thanks😃

[@FasterThanJesus666]

Hey Adam, just about to bite the bullet on the crosswind or the Nimbus, would you still recommend this or should I go with the Nimbus as the delivery to Ireland is not too bad now from their website. Also you said you ordered from MFD direct did you get caught with the import charges

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hey Simon, I would still highly recommend this plane but I can't really advise you on choosing Nimbus or MCW as i've not flown the Nimbus. I liked the design on the MCW as it has the wing connectors that allow you to put rx / vtx out on the wings really easily. Plus MFD themselves said this was their best ever plane. I didn't buy from MFD direct, their shipping prices were crazy at the time (i did get missing parts replaced from them directly though), I ordered mine from Banggood (purchased, not a freebie). You can get a them at a real decent price when they have them in the CZ warehouse but sadly out of stock at the moment. Plus you get no import charges from BG even if it's from China. Good luck with whichever one you choose 👍🏻

[@FasterThanJesus666]

@@AdamGdoesFPV thanks man, appreciate the advise

[@mkintzel]

Hi Adam thank you for your video; I really appreciate all the detail that you have included and the flight footage! I am moving more in this direction and have recently been looking at both the TBS Crossfire and DragonLink systems. you caught my attention because you are using DragonLink when it seems most people are going the Crossfire way. Telemetry is important to me. I see some pros and cons with both systems and would be very interested in your thoughts. Would you buy DragonLink today if you were buying new? Thanks so much

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hey, I'm not really bothered about telemetry and haven't used it with DL so probably not the best person to advise you. For performance of the control link I'd go with Dragonlink again... but Crossfire seems better availability, support and I believe more features. Probably would still be Dragonlink for me. Cheers

[@chipsetrc2815]

i have a lot of 20Ah 6S packs from other projects, do you think this would still fly nicely with one of them in?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

ChipsetRC how heavy are they?

[@chipsetrc2815]

@@AdamGdoesFPV 2.6kg. (thanks for the speedy reply!) Im looking forward to seeing more from this plane. Also are you in the UK? did you get all your fpv gear like the pepperbox shipped over from the US? im after a pepperbox at the moment but theyre out of stock at RMRC and everywhere else the postage is too expensive

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

@@chipsetrc2815 2.6kg is quite heavy, you'd probably have an AUW of around 4.6kg. The recommended max AUW is 5kg so you are within that but I can't imagine it would fly brilliantly at that weight. I'm in Ireland and I got all of my gear from RMRC. If they allow backorder on an item (like they do with the Pepperbox) I just go ahead and order because I know they it means they will get stock really quick... plus you cannot beat their shipping rates. If you buy from them, I'd appreciate if you'd use one of my referral links in my video description, you will get extra reward points for using my link and I will get some points to... plus you will be supporting my channel which I'd be very grateful for. Cheers :) Pepperbox: tiny.cc/6adv0y

[@chipsetrc2815]

@@AdamGdoesFPV ok will do. Thanks for the info! I'll give the 20Ah a try as if it works it saves me from buying a new battery and 2.5 hour flight times seems dope

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Maybe even 3 hours with 20a 😅

[@izabela116]

Wings laminated?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yes. Wings, nacelles and underside of fuselage. All covered in the build overview section :)

[@LiveLNXgaming]

so, is there a full size crosswind because there is not much mini about this.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yeah the full size is a 1900mm wingspan. Not a huge difference but it’s a large olane

[@XxxXxx-to5gg]

is it possible to get the stl files for the pan support pls

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RAXiVYkgw1D-MprVmPu__3MSYPjQG2F5?usp=sharing

[@GregQuillen]

Oh wow nice.. I had to google the RC you were talking about haha.. damn hour to 2 hours.. wow.. 1.3GHz video.. wow.. whats the range? 20km or longer?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Haha thanks 😊 people have been known to go beyond 100km with the right antennas on 1.3G. With my setup you’re looking at up to 60km in the right conditions. I use 1.3G for the ability to fly super low at medium range (up to 15km). I mean I’m still skimming the ground and treetops at 10km away sometimes 😎

[@GregQuillen]

@@AdamGdoesFPV Wow nice.. yea i like to skim. and sometimes i forget go low and video goes out and i shoot up lmao today i flew back a bit with no video lmao.. i just knew i had enough throttle to not be drifting down and figured it has to come back lmao.,. (worst case i was hoping GPS rescue wouldnt fail lmao)

[@q1v1]

Hi Adam, Do you have the link to the thingiverse Pan setup designed by Josh ? I can’t seem to find it anywhere Thank you

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1RAXiVYkgw1D-MprVmPu__3MSYPjQG2F5?usp=sharing

[@q1v1]

@@AdamGdoesFPV You sir are the best ! Thank you very much

[@q1v1]

@@AdamGdoesFPV Adam, how did you connect the servo horn to the servo couple ? Glue - E6000 ? Thank you

[@michaelweigerber1446]

Hello, can you Share your PID Tuning?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Everything you need to know including PID tuning is in the video description 👍🏻

[@matejbludsky8410]

Was the current sensor calibrated ? This seems little too good to be true

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yes, 2 years experience with it like this now and current sensor is reading correctly. This plane can fly for a LONG time!

[@matejbludsky8410]

@@AdamGdoesFPV that’s impressive !!!!

[@RakishRc]

Can you please suggest a long range fpv set-up for rc cars?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hey, I've only tried short range on an RC car but for long range the same as the one on this plane is the one I'd recommend. List of parts used is in the video description👍🏻

[@RakishRc]

@@AdamGdoesFPV okay cool 👍

[@k1ortia]

How are you finding the Matek 1.3 vtx and why did you choose it? These have been nothing but terrible in the past.. cheers

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Decided to give this a go because there aren't many 1.3g vtx's on the market (at a reasonably low power rating). This on papaer looked great because it is smaller and lighter than the Partom vtx I always use, plus it has a 5v regulator on board which could come in handy. Matek have been making amazing kit so I had high hopes. It didn't wok out for me with the vrx but the vtx has worked great so far, no noticeable difference between this one and the Partom. Cheers

[@k1ortia]

@@AdamGdoesFPV right, if its as solid as you say, i,ll get one. I did purchase the Partom which i know is amazing, but still waiting for it to re-stock on Banggood. 😤

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

@@k1ortia All I can say is I've tested it flying nice and low to 10km away (as you can see in flight 2 in this video) and the picture was great the whole flight. I have just gabbed a second one to go in my Drak I'm building. It's a bit more expensive than the Partom but size and weight makes up for it for me. Cheers

[@nashnazer]

How long this gps takes to lock in please. I have the same gps but takes 5-10 minutes to lock. Thanks

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Nash Nazer to be honest quicker than I can plug in my battery on my ground station and turn the monitor and goggles on. Less than 1 minute on a cold start. On a warm start more like 10 seconds. You running iNav?

[@nashnazer]

Adam G does FPV yes I’m running inav on mamba F405 fc. On s800 wing. Every thing else run perfect after gpc is locked. thanks for the reply

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Nash Nazer no problem 😊 there are some settings in iNav you can change to try improve lock time. Also I’d be checking it’s not too close to something that’s causing a bit of noise

[@nashnazer]

Adam G does FPV gps is 10cm away from the vtx5.8ghz, esc and camera. 30cm away from crossfire receiver.

[@thedoble]

I'd love to use that pan design but it looks like Josh has wiped his files off thingiverse? Any idea where else I could get the STLs? Cheers

[@thedoble]

Nevermind found another commenter who had asked the same, thanks ! drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1RAXiVYkgw1D-MprVmPu__3MSYPjQG2F5?usp=sharing

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Cool glad you found it. It’s an awesome pan 😎

[@Willf85]

This or the mini t your favorite bird?

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Both great planes! MT is a really good all rounder and I'd say better for more proximity and acro flying, it's also way cheaper. The MCW is heavy but super efficient and stable in the air for nice long range cruising. A huge advantage and one of the reasons I built the MCW is it's super quiet even on full throttle, so I can do nice late nigh summer flights without bothering anyone in the area. It's also a much more modern design. I can see myself flying the MCW more than the MT

[@DronePlayground]

👍👀🇭🇷

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

😃👍🏻

[@andreapetrachi467]

motor cw....cww??

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yes they are CW and CCW. Nice as there's no torque roll.

[@SAMETELMACI]

how ı can find parts of 6:00 minute

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

They come with the Mini Crosswind. I haven’t seen them for sale by themselves

[@RCCrawlerDroneSC]

Hello buddy, how are you? My dream is a MyFlyDream Crosswind Mini but the stores don't ship to Brazil! Could you send me a kit like that? You would make a Brazilian's dream come true!

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Sorry I don't have one to ship. Good luck getting hold of one 👍🏻

[@ddegn]

I'm enjoying the video but it does bug me each time you refer to battery capacity in amps. It's amp hours. Calling the battery a ten amp battery is just as wrong as calling it a ten hour battery. It's a ten amp hour battery. I eventually understood what you meant but it still sounded silly each time you used amp instead of amp hour. This comment sure comes across more negative than I feel. This comment would be much too long if I listed all the good stuff in the video. Listing the annoying stuff is easy. Thanks for taking time to explain the build and explain the iNav set up. (I'm about 27 minutes in so far.)

[@ddegn]

I just finished the video. That's some beautiful flight footage! Thanks for sharing your project with us.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Ha, thanks for the comments and for watching the whole video😃 Yeah I get that it's not accurate terminology, but I guess it's just the way many in the hobby would describe it, mostly down to laziness😅 I'm glad you enjoyed it overall though. Thanks again!

[@k1ortia]

Cant believe this was like £120 at first, now £180..wtf...🤔

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Yeah the price on this model does fluctuate a lot, I'm not sure why. Might be down to availability in the different warehouses at the time. I paid $175 for mine, so approx £137.

[@k1ortia]

@@AdamGdoesFPV Definitely leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, i had it in my basket at £120. Went to pay yesterday and its gone up to £180, so i cancelled it..£60 premium ?? No thanks.. dont know if your aware, but the new AR Wing is due out next week, 1m wing span and looks stunning.. should be around £100 ish. Think i,ll get that instead.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

@@k1ortia Just keep an eye on it, the price will come down again. I've seen the new AR yeah, I'll do a review on one in the coming months 👍🏻

[@k1ortia]

@@AdamGdoesFPV yes i will do mate, if it comes down i,ll get one. And i look forward to your Ar review..cheers..👍🏽

[@gdefhugcfgb1138]

Adam hello, i write you on instagram. Ask about help.

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Hi, I'll check it out later, I've just been busy recently and going through all my YT messages at the moment. Cheers

[@RCWilliam123]

How many mid roll adds do you need? Common dude, stop that BS...

[@AdamGdoesFPV]

Default KZbin settings, nothing I did. But thanks for the dislike, it boosts my ratings the same as a like does 😄 I appreciate your support 👍🏻