Michael Wargo: HOW NOT TO CRASH your RC plane! w/ Dumbest crash ever!

[@crash_gordon]

One of the best pieces of advice I got for dirt bikes applies to RC planes too: When in doubt, throttle out!

[@tyesai]

That is what I was thinking lol...

[@That_CRF450R]

For sure, I do both hobbies 😂

[@robc5296]

You give the best advice, thanks so much. I learned to fly by watching your videos, using a flight simulator and a high wing trainer. I don't want to jinx myself but I have over 300 flights without a crash yet.

[@EJ-74]

300 flights not 1 crash 🤔 That's absolutely unbelievable!!!! How long have you been flying????

[@robc5296]

@@EJ-74 I started mid season (I live in NY) 2021 so I have been flying for one and a half seasons.

[@larrylutsky181]

Thanks Mike for the great tips. One last piece of common sense advice. Altitude is your friend! More time to think is always better. 😃

[@KhosrowGhoujalou]

Thank you for all the information. I’m a new pilot. I just got learning but I learn lots of stuff from you. I really appreciate what you’re doing. Keep the good work. God bless you.

[@franciscoduran3688]

Super, thanks! Sadly I have learning from my own mistakes as I have learned to fly mainly alone...

[@ChaileyLeavers11]

In addition to those most of my planes have SAFE available at the touch of a switch, I only use it when the plane gets out of shape after a manoeuvre that went wrong and it's a plane saver. When it's a bit gusty, I'll try a landing and if it's too rough I go around and engage safe once it's in line with the runway. Been flying 2 years, so not that experienced and SAFE isnt for everyone but most at our club have it available in case of need.

[@Joeyjupiter123]

Mike love you’re flying You are a great rc pilot and teacher . The knife edge is one maneuver thats been the most difficult . Thank you for you’re instructive video . 👍

[@MichaelWargo]

Thank you for your comments. Always humbling to hear. I have a couple vids on knife edge that might help. Search wargo knife edge

[@Krash_fpv]

The more I see them fly the more interested I get into pattern ships...they fly gracefully but can really move...and the contra system that eliminates rotational torque and yaw .....graceful planes...thanks for the useful info

[@jeffs7915]

Beware of the "Dark Side " of pattern flying young Jedi. Just kidding pattern,IMAC and all aerobatics practice is not only essential to becoming a better pilot, but aerobatics provide you a challenge and motivation to keep in the hobby. Without the challenge of improving what reasons are there for remaining. Social? Ok, novelty of a new plane?OK, Building? If it leads to flying sure, but these don't last. Contest flying ,logistics there's a lot of waiting to fly and traveling to the contest, some like those aspects.

[@RubyS.1]

Really good advise. Especially adding some throttle

[@mutestain]

Mike thanks for your videos. I learned some of the thricks the hard way $ and your instructions are great advise. You have helped me a long way. Its hard to stay calm with this type of flying and your instructions are a guiding factor that have helped me around some bends for sure. I owe you one or two if i ever meet you. Keep em up. Thanks again.

[@Krash_fpv]

I was there when his pattern plane wing bolt broke....onenof the wildest things to see and he buttered the smoothest landing possible and the wing just plopped when he stopped

[@canadianrcpilot9048]

Great practical advice ! Thanks and cheers from Waterloo, Ontario , Canada 🇨🇦

[@keithnoneya]

LOL, learn from experience and a great concern for how deep your pockets aren't after each crash! Been there done that. There's some great advice here. Thanks for sharing. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@rotormasher]

Great advice!

[@Yogenh]

So how should you crash your airplane???

[@jeffs7915]

Permanent connections don't tape, moisture will release the adhesive, use foam-tac or silicone on Permanent connections and where the leads insert into the receiver, a small bead. Non-permanent connections use connectors, or if multiple connection flaps, ailerons, gear lights, consider an Ashlock, Electro Dynamics, no more aileron misconnections.

[@jerryghoujalou5150]

I enjoy your teaching you’re really good at it. Keep the good work. God bless you. I wish I was there but I’m in Canada Ontario.

[@collinmccallum]

great info!

[@xrae21]

Most crashes I've seen are almost always due to an improper preflight

[@michaelmcgovern8110]

Nice catch on the audio. Many thanks - I'm a total Nooob and you tell me what I need to know!

[@robertcovell2787]

Excellent! I have a 1/5th scale J3 Cub.This thing is "supposed" to be able to fly with a 40 size 2 stroke glow. Well mine has an ancient first generation OS 61 four stroke.This engine (pre surpass) is so gutless it's pathetic :( I have to fly this model like a full size J3 ... take off and climb out really shallow. Rudder turn until we get some airspeed, no sudden moves and full power when turning downwind. This thing will teach you how to fly!!! Fortunately it doesn't do any terrible if you stall it.

[@Krash_fpv]

Other great save by Michael wargo....daniel Dominguez called him "the luckiest unlucky guy in model aviation"

[@gmorphan]

I really enjoy your "basics" advise. For me, the problem is going too slow. I've had issues on takeoffs and landings due to not enough air speed and the plane stops flying. I've actually put a label on my transmitter that says "Fly the plane, Dummy!" 😉

[@heeder777]

Lots of birds! Do you have many strikes?

[@ringofthebrave]

To everyone claiming that thermals can actually be seen. You are right. Look at the birds at 4:40.

[@flycatchful]

Lost my elevator in flight got it down using flaps and throttle management.

[@MichaelWargo]

WOW... That's a tough save! AWesome

[@martinwhite418]

There is a "dead spot" at my field. If you get too close to the tree, the r.f. will drop out. That tree is an rf sponge.

[@Krash_fpv]

You should be able to fix it

[@iwontreplybacklol7481]

The only true way on 'How not to crash': Dont fly your models.

[@lenburns6287]

As a genuine 'Golden Oldie' (83 years young!!) wth hearing difficulties, l find it hard to catch all of your words of wisdom. Perhaps if you had a muffler on your mike, or better still, upgrade your recording equipment for the benefit of us oldies. Apart from that great video clips. Many thanks.

[@ultralightflyer9849]

Also, there's nothing more useless than runway behind you, altitude above you or fuel not in your tank. Charge not in your battery in this case.

[@jeffs7915]

There's a dead spot! Yeah between their ears.

[@martinwhite418]

There is a "dead spot" at my field. If you get too close to the tree, the r.f. will drop out. That tree is an rf sponge.

[@bg2176]

Check connections 😂 a missing control surface on takeoff is no fun so many times I’ve done this

[@spookytkid]

Oof $800 down the drain.

[@streborz]

$0.10 plug clip on every connection. 101 stuff. How not to Crash

[@jamesturncliff5960]

The only way for me to not crash my radio controlled airplanes is keeping them in the box. I have no depth perception

[@MitsukiHashiba]

I switched to a DIY Plastic Bottle with cardboard rubber wings. 😂

[@kokman62]

Same as a car you power through the corner