Money CAN Buy Skill | Cessna 170 G2 By Flex Innovations

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[@TailHeavyProductions]

Buy a Flex 170 G2 from us: tailheavyrc.com/products/cessna-170-60e-g2-super-pnp

[@bowenbrown]

Stop making me change my mind about the next plane I want 😭

[@ConnorEnsz]

I know right

[@jacksemporiumofstuff]

You guys just don't have bad content. Congratulations on having, in my opinion, the best rc airplane channel on KZbin.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Dang, thank you!

[@MG101]

I agree they are the best rc channel

[@mr.stombrat4140]

I love planes like this! They’re able to fly slow, they can do aerobatics, and they look really nice.

[@loganlexow]

You guys really make it hard for me to keep money.

[@AerialAcesRC13]

I've never explored Flex innovations. After watching your RV-8 vid, we literally checked the site for the 1st time today, just as this vid came out. Must be a sign bc I 1) noticed this was one of the cheaper models they offer actually 2) It was genuinely our personal fav. By far. Thank you so much for the consistent uploads, and spectacular content. Your our favorite by far, no butter, FYI. Bounce one on!

[@NightFlyyer]

Right on. Very well presented. When the lights went out, the FAA lights remained. That is good, because that is the way we old school night flyers fly. Good job and stay well.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thanks, Dave! Yep, the standard nav lights coupled with the landing lights at least allowed some level of orientation which helped a lot.

[@taxigalaxi]

Congrats on 10.000 subs! Love you channel since I found it. Hope you will grow even more over time.

[@hotheadedfilmshhf6734]

Everyone needs one!! My girlfriend and i each got one for early Xmass presents and its the best thing iv ever flown. I couldnt knife edge worth a damn until i flew this thing. Along with pro hangs, It just kinda of does it by its self. The paint sucks durability wise but who cares when you have a plane that flys this damn good.

[@mateoamador2179]

Great video, I will probably get one, but you should do a video on the night timber x

[@bg2176]

Flex planes fly so true. Awesome review this is my next plane for sure 👍

[@robertday5665]

I want this plane, but my wife doesn’t share my passion. I will just lurk and dream. Excellent plane and video.

[@bramrc1246]

Are you ever going to do a review about the twisted hobbys turbo beaver?

[@allrightspreserved4766]

Welp.. I bought the PA-1300 super cub cuz you said so (and it’s everything you said and more), and great now I’m out another $700 bucks 😂 dam you for having the best RC content on the internet!

[@porternesbitt]

You guys are fantastic pilots and have a fantastic channel. Keep it up.

[@themadscientistg7804]

Another great production guys and awesome flying.

[@Krash_fpv]

You don't realize how big this plane is until you see it and she's all forgiving

[@yodecaf]

Great marketing works. I just bought a plane from flex! Never heard of them before you guys.

[@nickmarangelis2251]

Added softener tyres and it is more forgiving, grand tundra tyres from HK , some mods needed. Lighter and absorbs hard landings

[@nathanyoder4312]

Awesome review, love when you do reviews on these types of planes!! Thank you!

[@didierneeferc]

I wanna see bush flying with this model tho!

[@propguyaviation6985]

Congrats on 10k !

[@didierneeferc]

Well some more expansive planes do the job way better then the cheapos 🤔 but its very specific to the goal you have in mind

[@REDROBRCFPV]

Congrats on 10k 🎉🎉🎉

[@CalebT_RC]

I’m mainly look for 6s 5000 batteries that work well, but aren’t so expensive like the smart batteries

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Definitely take a look at Liperior packs or China Hobbyline packs. Both great less expensive options. HRB and some other brands are available on Amazon too and would work fine in this bird. 👍

[@bramrc1246]

Are you guys ever going to do a review about the omphobby bighorn

[@JohnVHRC]

Very nice!

[@MrShrek23000]

Love this thing! Its on my list of pricy planes after the multiplex NG funcub. Can you still buy the og fun cub anywhere?

[@bramrc1246]

Are you guys ever going to do a review about a turbo Bushmaster?

[@blankblank9117]

Dream plane

[@Hoomi2]

I think I would need to buy a trailer for hauling planes to the flying field, if I bought one of these. It should fit in the back of my RAV4, but I don't think anything else would fit in with it! Nice plane, though!

[@TailHeavyProductions]

We fit two of these in the back of my Rav-4. No issues for space! 👍

[@ianmorrow679]

I fit two with floats in the back of my Isuzu!

[@bramrc1246]

HEL yeah!

[@eklmwo]

Phenomenal

[@Aiden_Harper]

Hey I have a good video idea for you do a review on the carbon cub for starters

[@Wild_Buggy]

👍

[@wild_blueFPV7958]

yo 700 likes on the beaver vid! you know what that means!!!! bush conversion soon???

[@TailHeavyProductions]

👀

[@nickmarangelis2251]

I have one and it is a a fantastic plane, I can’t get aura to work on Frsky, otherwise the best of my 15 planes …

[@biffrude4981]

Do you have any merchandise... Like stickers,hats,shirts,beer cuzzie?

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Check out the video description. 👍

[@edward6488]

thhats should fit in a 1 series

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Since I recently had my first AS3X experience I can understand the appeal of a digitally locked flyer. The kind of confidence and fun that offers on top of a good flying aircraft is beyond. That said I still kinda like aircraft that have an edge to them; something with real limits that you dare yourself to fly near. Adds a bit of adrenaline to the craft.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

There's always a limit, aura on or off. That's what we've been trying to prove throughout our reviews with the planes from Flex. Take a look at the RV-8 10e review and you'll see we did the stall testing with the aura on and off, same results with each. It doesn't fly the plane for you - no self-leveling. This plane had the same results. 👍 Great bird.

[@Krash_fpv]

Lmao ” but is it scale"

[@jive7777]

Tempting! I really like it. I just picked up the FMS Beaver. It's been flying well, didn't need one click of trim on the maiden. Wish it had metal gear servos, and better hinges. I want one of these, and I've had my eye on other Flex planes as well. I'm not familiar with any RX setups, that aren't Spektrum tho. I had the NX8, now I have the newly released IX14. What would I need for a receiver? What "satellites" are you guys using? Thanks for any help, I appreciate it! Really enjoying the channel! Keep up the great work guys!

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Thanks, Mike! Any DSMX Satellite will do - Flex even sells DSMX compatible satellites that work too. We'd strongly suggest using two for the added redundancy. More info on the Flex Wiki.

[@jive7777]

@@TailHeavyProductions I'll check that out! Thanks mate!

[@jive7777]

@@TailHeavyProductions Any chance you could hook up a link to the ones you're using? Thanks!

[@alpha25flyer]

Any option of buying this amazing bird in Europe? Thanks!

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Check out this page for more info. www.flexinnovations.com/shipping/

[@jeremykg1569]

I would love this plane if it had windows instead of paint.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Flex goes for a sport scale rather than close to true scale look to keep their planes lighter and retain the ability to fly a wider flight envelope. 👍

[@TheKittyClink]

*adjusts glasses* well i fly full scale and.....

[@jacobboone6078]

What part number receivers are you using?

[@Krash_fpv]

How easy is the aura config set up....gonna be getting a mamba soon or possibly the yak....haven't decided but if I buy the yak it'll be thru u guys....was curious about the aura interface

[@old_coastie]

If starting with a pre-loaded Aura config. You will have no problems. There is a steep learning curve once you start making changes, but the GUI has popup help windows, and knowing that you can always go back to the "original" makes it easier to be brave. Short version, everything you used to do in the TX, now you do in the Aura and So much more.

[@jacobboone6078]

I love my turbo timber EVO, but am looking to upgrade. I know its apples to oranges but would you suggest this Cessna or the RV8 for all around flying/stepping my skills up? Thanks for the great vids!!

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Depends on what type of flying you like. The RV-8 is even floatier than this but can also do the same 3D with the addition of really sick waterfalls. It doesn’t, however, do as good with stuff like one wheel touch and goes because of being a low wing with low wingtip to ground clearance.

[@toddflyer]

Did you add Dual rates to your setup. In the manual it states that dual rates are preprogrammed in the Aura 8. I did not see any rate difference when setting up my 170. Any suggestions?

[@TailHeavyProductions]

The rates are set alongside the flight modes. There are three flight modes - depending on which profile you go with, you should see at least two different rate settings when flipping between the modes.

[@О.Ш-ь1щ]

as for me I would prefer some balsa carbon cub arf with a scale look with such a big wingspan. As for foam there is nothing better than funcub🤷🏼‍♂️

[@TailHeavyProductions]

This is the Fun Cub of the 6s 5000 sized foam class 100%

[@О.Ш-ь1щ]

@@TailHeavyProductions but I have already designed canopy for vista for funcub ng)) and funcub is much cheaper)))

[@superscottorama]

What exactly is the programming variable that has to do with side slips and knife edge coupling?

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Rudder > aileron cross controlled mix that Quique added specifically for knife edge loops. We rarely do knife edge loops and didn't like that it made forward slip inputs (not side slips, just to clarify), backwards because of the high amount of aileron cross control already being added with rudder via the mix. We do forward slips a lot so it made sense to us to remove it.

[@RubyS.1]

If I buy a different plane through the FMS link from last video does it support the channel? Going to buy that dart looking thing before it goes off sale.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Yes, it will, for 30 days I believe. Thanks for keeping us in mind. 🙂 - Ben

[@Barnz1980]

Like & comment for algorithm 😅. Looks like a sweet plane, I only have 1 flex product which is a 6s Pirana. It has kinda destroyed all my other flying Rcs (vid on channel) & has become my favorite, even though it came with a defective control surface (vid on channel) & Flex didn’t give a shit about it. Have you flown that model Tail heavy lads?

[@the2strokedemon]

bush fly fly it pls

[@JeanPierreFogliarini]

. The Cessna g2 arrived this morning, this afternoon I started the assembly, easy. I have a problem with the night connection. I have the dimmer for the leds , with 4 male plugs , in the wings I have 2 plugs, one male and the other female but I do not see any female plugs coming out of the fuselage and the manual does not explain how to make the connections. If you have any solutions, I’m in. Thank you in advance.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Sorry to hear you’re having troubles! If you ordered it from us, go ahead and send us an email with your order number and we’ll be happy to help you out. - Ben

[@JeanPierreFogliarini]

Merci pour votre réponse mais je ne peux pas commander chez car j’habite en France. Mes lumières nuit ne marchent pas

[@ronnymiller7395]

Do you think this would be worth upgrading to the potenza 70? Or would that be pointless?

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Zero reason to. More than enough power to weight on the stock set up.

[@clearedtoland4627]

Would you take the carbon z 2.1 or the flex 170 v2 if you had to choose one?

[@TailHeavyProductions]

We’ve owned both and the Flex is in a league of its own, especially if you’re into 3D. The power to weight is light years better.

[@clearedtoland4627]

@@TailHeavyProductions thx a lot for your answer and please keep up the good work! Always love to watch your videos 🔥

[@mavicminipilot]

I dOnT tHinK fLaT sPinS iN a CeZznAa r sCaLe!

[@ronnymiller7395]

The tires are pretty hard. For running in really rough terrain would I be fine running the 6” air filled Dubro tires? Would the added weight affect the plane much?

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Avoid those Dubro lead weights at all costs. We’d strongly suggest the modified Flex 170 tires from Critical RC or the Kavan tires if you don’t like the stock ones. 👍

[@ronnymiller7395]

I couldn’t find any critical ones for the 170. Biggest I saw was 4” for the mamba. Are the treaded 6” from northwest rc the ones you were talking about?

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Nope, they’re on the Critical RC website. Shock absorbing tundra tires.

[@JeanPierreFogliarini]

Le problème avec Critical c’est qu’ils ne livrent pas en Europe et ne répondent pas à mes mails, dommage.

[@JeanPierreFogliarini]

Je vais en acheter un, ce sera mon deuxième, j’ai acheté un Bison XT mais j’ai été déçu ,donc je l’ai vendu pour avoir celui-ci. Je voudrais savoir si il fonctionne en 5v ou en 7v , car j’aime bien avoir une double alimentation avec 2 lipos 2s er je ne voudrais pas griller mes lumières. Merci

[@ruger0962]

I’ve never had a flex plane that didn’t have a motor go bad before the 10th flight. Love the brand but not the electronics respectfully, I’m gonna get away from the brand. All due respect. Foam ain’t worth replacing electronics and othe one you buy. I upgraded my gen 1 and it’s a dream. I’ll keep what I have until they pick better quality electronics for the $$$

[@TailHeavyProductions]

We had the same issue with the first gen wave of Potenza motors as well. The good news is that Flex did recently (in the last six months) change their motors entirely and the new ones are still running for us without tossing a magnet or having a bearing go out. This applies to the 10 sized 6s park fliers they have out now, too.

[@jeffs7915]

A confidence and ego boost? Isn't that what this hobby is all about? Here's my credit card.....Lol

[@steven198130]

and yall tell me to get a cub ive flown a freewing 90mm f-16 plenty of planes i just asked is the 170g2 more floaty then an rv-8 60e

[@TailHeavyProductions]

Hey Steven! If your main question is which looks and feels lighter in the air, I'd argue the RV-8, but that wouldn't keep me from buying one over the other. As we'd mentioned before, you can't go wrong with either. Go for what best fits the type of airplane you prefer more (low wing sporty or high wing bush plane). 👍-Zach

[@steven198130]

@@TailHeavyProductions ur right its a float anyway do yall ship same and what is yalls cut off time i might get the night green rv-8 60e from and what do yall recommend for a battery for the lights my setup now on my rv-8 is 5000 50c my radio is dx 8g2 my rx volts is 5.2v i guess its with there new hobbywing 100amp flex says servos Optimized for 5.0v BEC operation so i left it alone

[@steven198130]

@@TailHeavyProductions got 2 big rv-8 60s and a 10 on the way ive been practicing my 3d with mine so called hovering at higher safe altitude and knife edge practice got the designed with battery with my latest big rv and also for the 10e thats en route

[@isaacpomerantsev2082]

Wht type of phisics is this, Newton better take notes

[@jimmynoname4089]

Oh i can guarantee it will not make me a better pilot.

[@heathmikkola7157]

I didnt think you guys liked heavy planes? Isnt 9lbs too heavy for you guys. Anyhow nice plane anyways. I wish i would of found your channel a long time ago.

[@TailHeavyProductions]

She's a keeper! As for the weight - we try and avoid airplanes that are designed for stuff that normally would call for a lightly loaded wing but come in way too heavily loaded. This plane feels nice and floaty and is designed more for sport/moderate 3D flying. It does this great. Our main gripe is RC bush planes that fly heavy when in reality should be nice and light and floaty to achieve a smaller scale version of the full-scale STOL counterpart. It's all scenario based. Thanks for watching.

[@JoshWagner-mv6xu]

I understand you are trying to make a living doing videos. Remember we liked your content before you were making videos to try to sell planes. Seems to be more of that lately. Keep up the good work.

[@busybody1474]

You guys are way too impressed with that foamie😂 grow some balsa

[@TailHeavyProductions]

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