E-Flite Night Radian 2.0m BNF Basic - Model AV8R Quick Look/Fun Flight

[@SoldierBoy3064]

I ordered this because of the lights

[@purcellrcaviationchannel]

Fab and magical night flying, Adam! The daytime flying was very palatable, too, of course. I've been having some Radian fun myself last week and have become a Radian fangirl almost overnight. Loved the cheeky catches to end the flights! Great and enjoyable video from the AV8R Meister! 👍👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thank you so much Gina! It really is a laid back good time.

[@SnoMoJoe1]

Great video. I have an original v1 and a flite test night version. Both have been enjoyable and relaxing planes. You are correct about the attention the night version gets. One night, a couple of us were flying these at night at the local park. We had cars stopping on the road nearby and people coming to the park to watch us. It was a fun night.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks! Yep, we get more questions about this one at night than any other. So much fun!

[@AL-RCjunkie]

As much as I appreciate Adam's contributions to this video, the footage in low or no light, is amazing. That's some really dope camera crewing, Heidi! Thanks for the video. Merry Christmas, Model AV8R 👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

She's amazing Al! Thank you man. Marry Christmas to you and yours!

[@tughillrc6327]

The Night Radian is a very impressive glider for a 3 channel plane. I own both the Flite Test version and two of the 2.0m BNF's. I want to install a wingnut LED controller so I can cycle the lights in flight using my NX8 or NX10 controller. Good video showing the plane but wished you would had done a final thoughts segment.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

They are great planes Tug. Love em'. Oh...we did. The chapter right before the flying is Flight characteristics/Price point/Our thoughts.

[@jcb6713]

always looks good in the evenings ! my first RC was 3channel Drifter. 3 Ch. can do very well with the right plane & set-up...

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

They do!

[@SlowFlyer85]

Adam this is awesome its makes a nice Christmas plane you know after 57 years of flying finally try edf this year luv it and I haven't done a glider you got me hook lol ☺🛩🛫🛬🛩 👍👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I'll tell you Frank...I love to fly the high performance stuff as much as anybody, but planes like this are a nice change. I love the laid back nature of it, and man are the lights cool!

[@SlowFlyer85]

yes it is, do the wings come off easy and I like relaxing flights and my buddy up north sending me a eflite eratix and I have the ultra stick ready to go a lot of winds over here in FL@@ModelAV8RChannel

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yeah man two screws per wing, and you plug/unplug the lights. Pretty quick. The Ultra Stick is a fun one! It's been windy here too bro...I'm jonesing to fly! Lol

[@SlowFlyer85]

👍👍@@ModelAV8RChannel

[@FlankerTanker]

Hi Adam -another oldie but goodie (ish) aircraft from Horizon Hobby, to be Frank - I am sure Frank will not mind, I was not happy with the quality of my Night Radian - it crashed due to an elevator servo going faulty, then had issues 6 months later with the Rudder servo also replaced - I had to stiffen the fuselage as it was flopping all over the place - its now OK - Mine is dedicated now to Brian - as he had and loved to fly the Radian, I also installed the Remote light changer so I can now change the lights in flight... the other good thing about the remote light changer is that it sets 4 leds on each wing tip to RED or GREEN as in Port and Starboard this helps a lot during night flights and Orientation.. it does give you a nice, relaxing, calm and easy time but can be a little boring - Umm sounds a bit like me and Brian !!! LOL....See what I did ?!

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I miss old Brian. Such a great guy, and the Radian is a real match to his personality...calm, pleasant, and beautiful. And yes...I see what you did there!

[@payitfwdrcl6171]

Adam. Really nice flier and handles a fireworks display quite well. Ask me how I know sometime. 🤣. Great review and flight. 👍👍☃️

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks brother Brad! Hmm...fireworks display??? Lol

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

She does look gorgeous with the lights 🙂

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

She does Cliff!

[@IansRCExploits]

Got to love those lights Adam, great fun video both 😀👍

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Yep they are cool Ian. Thank you man!

[@Letsroll000]

I ordered this plane, if Horizon would ever ship it. There was an error on the order or something, their system has been full of these for awhile. Anyway looking forward to flying this one. Great vids as always.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks man! They have a new customer service number...give them a call about that.

[@SteffenRC]

Thats a fun, sit in the lawn chair type of flyer for sure.. I enjoyed your review, but was a little disappointed that I didn't see an inverted flying.. 🙂. (enjoyed your ending... well done my friend...)

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It really is Will. I know you joke, but it will actually fly inverted under power...lol

[@OpieTayler01]

The optional WingNut controller does work well and I have it installed on mine - It allows for color/pattern changes WHILE IN FLIGHT (and also has an altimeter feature). However, there are not as many patterns to choose from versus the stock offering. Still worth it though.....

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Very cool!

[@Bellairvideo]

Just love mine Adam & i really fid enjoy the lights until they ( or the lighting controller) burnt out. I wonder if a new controller can be re attached mmm! The only problem i had is that folk walking on the beach thought it was a UFO at night 😂 Well flown & presented mate!!

[@Bellairvideo]

E-Flite Controller Universal Light Kit …. I think this is what i need for the Night Radian Adam, as i think the controller burnt out

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

They are awesome Noel! I'm sure you can replace the controller. I want to fly mine at a Wal-Mart and see how many rednecks think its the aliens coming back to get them...

[@jollyroger2226]

I love your witt Adam!@@ModelAV8RChannel

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol. Thanks man.

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Adam the Night Radian is a blast to fly and does a great job of catching thermals Jeff in LA USA

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

It is Jeff!

[@kevinwichtman4667]

Say I just purchased my Radian, I also have a multiplex glider which I added lites to. My question I have is, did you cut off an change your battery connector to something else on the plain. I like to use them Red Dean's connectors on my plains....will that work thanks an awsomeee flying.

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

@@kevinwichtman4667 I've cut and soldered different connectors in the past but now I just use adapters. My batteries and ESCs are almost all E,I,C3, E,IC5, XT30, and XT60s. Have a few ESCs with Deans but just use an adaptor. Jeff

[@jollyroger2226]

I enjoyed your graceful flying, and the rudder maneuvers were fun. I loved your 1st landing - with a slide into home plate and pivot as it stops. The colorful night flying seems a bit like a flying cuttlefish. Can it eliminate mosquito problems while I fly at night?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks! It really is fun. Man it would be awesome if it zapped mosquitoes too! Lol

[@austinrhubarb]

Hi. Thanks for another great video. Can I ask for a quick bit of advice please? I love the idea of the cool night lights on this but I feel that maybe the 1.5m Conscendo Evolution might suit my needs more (first glider, interested in slope soaring, higher wind tolerance maybe(?), robust to put in the back of the car without dismantling). Which would be your recommendation? Thanks in advance

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Absolutely if you want a glider you can slope soar, fly in more wind, etc. the Conscendo EVO is a much better glider for that.

[@greendiode5522]

Great job thanks for sharing! It's funny to me that the light system is powered by the balance plug that Spektrum has removed from their G2 batteries 😂. I guess those folks are out of luck.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks! Yep. That's probably why they still sell the G1 SMART packs.

[@alexandernentwig9596]

Great shots! What camera is Heidi using? All crisp and clear, no blur on the night shots at all. Was she focusing manually? I was trying to get some night shots as well - from iPhone14 and DJI Osmo and autofocus failed miserably in these ‘light’ conditions. I have also purchased the WingnutTech controller and I love the two features of Nav lights and height dependent pattern, still the overall number of pattern is very limited (18) and sadly I couldn’t find a community yet that would create new patterns for it. The Night Radian is exactly as you described it. It does look very majestic when flying low and slow at no wind, just because of it’s size. As a comparison: The Conscendo - just 50 cm less wingspan - never looks majestic 😂, even though a most awesome plane for other reasons.

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Great plane for sure. I may try a controller at some point. Heidi uses a Canon M50.

[@jamesturncliff5960]

You should install the J Bauer light controller . You can control the lights from your remote turn them on turn them off speed and pattern but from your transmitter

[@PatrickVannie]

Nice video on the night Radian :-) I tried it in RealFlight and it does fly very good. The only thing i don't understand is why the Night Radian seems so good to fly in RealFlight but if you use the Conscendo for instance and limit yourself to power/rudder/elevator then it doesn't feel nearly as good to fly as the night Radian. Do you have any idea why that is the case ? Does the Radian perhaps have a lot more throw on rudder and elevator ?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Thanks. The polyhedral wing on the Night Radian makes turning with rudder much easier. With the Conscendos more flat wing coordinating turns with rudder and aileron is necessary. And also yes...the NR has a much larger rudder as well.

[@PatrickVannie]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Thx Adam for your thoughts. I also have a Multiplex Lentus in the collection which i still have to maiden. Will try the rudder/elevator flying out with that one once i get it dailed in. Will be interesting to see how it does and good practice as a beginner pilot :-)

[@TomcsRc]

Is it suitable for thermal sailing? Can you recommend a simple foam machine for thermal sealing?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

Lol. Did you watch the video brother? Listen to the talking parts...

[@spookytkid]

iv been begging them to do this with the Conscendo Evo

[@Bellairvideo]

Q: did you program the lighting controls to change the sequence on your TX?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

No, I don't think you can. I'm good setting it and letting her rip! Lol

[@chrisdeeulio1204]

What size batterie is best for this plane? I know it varies but about How much flight time can you get off of one battery?

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

I use 3s 2200. Just depends on how well you fly it as a glider. I've flown as long as 20 min but have seen one flown much longer...with a smaller battery by a better thermal pilot than me.

[@chrisdeeulio1204]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Thanks for the quick reply, I just saw on amazon it says15-30 mins, so I guess a good pilot in the right conditions with 2 batteries could possible get up to an hour of flight time which is pretty awesome, seems like a lot more flight time out of this model plane than most others.........

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@chrisdeeulio1204 Well, to be fair, that is pretty normal for a powered glider. You'll spend a lot of time power off.

[@chrisdeeulio1204]

@@ModelAV8RChannel Are there better power gliders than this one? bang for buck seems pretty good on this, the lights are awesome for low light and the slower speeds make for a more relaxing flight with more room for error..........

[@ModelAV8RChannel]

@chrisdeeulio1204 As a glider, this one is hard to beat. If you go to the full length video of ours, there's a link that will take you right to it.