My TOP 10 UMX Planes from Worst to BEST!

[@jamesrobertson4035]

Putting the UMX Conscendo in the #1 spot is a no brainer! I love that plane!

[@FarmerFpv]

If you remove the motor and put a small battery where the motor was to get proper CG, it makes a crazy fast slope soarer.

[@BrianTurner-ub2tu]

Love the list, my only changed would be too put the Evo in number 3/4 slot and bump everything down behind it. I have all on the list except for the new Glider. Bro, I do love the UMX planes, allows me too fly anywhere!! Thanks for the video!

[@oned8305]

They did a great job on The umx conscendo putting 3S in that plane just made it awesome so fast so agile and it just flies so good It actually flies better than the full size conscendo Definitely a good choice for your #1 👍🏽👍🏽

[@bgblindt]

I agree and stay tune I am doing a speed test today with 4s! I did a video on 3s interested to see how much faster I can get it. Video should come out in the next few days if I find time to edit it.

[@oned8305]

@@bgblindt Sounds good that's gonna be insane hope the wings don't fly off LOL

[@barrywilson1842]

I agree with everyone of your picks. Great job.

[@juansanguinetti5128]

Great video. I agree, my first umx is also the CONSCENDO umx.

[@bgblindt]

Thanks

[@mikehundley9876]

Wish Eflite would come out with a UMX T 28 WITH Lights and flaps

[@drbooo]

and retracts

[@walkman146]

I just did a flight comparison of the Conscendo, Evo and the new Micro Draco, and I would put the Conscendo at the number one position as well. Not only does it fly well under power, I was able to slope fly it with decent wind and stayed airborne for 40 minutes with 75% battery remaining. The Evo was getting bumped around in the wind, and the Draco just felt heavy and clunky compared to the Conscendo.

[@bgblindt]

I agree with you on all planes

[@gianluca387]

Congratulations, nice video! If I had done it myself, based on my experience, I would have put timber evolution in the top positions.

[@bgblindt]

Thanks, I like the larger version of the timber evo.

[@johneastman1905]

Fun to watch your video, and before watching … I had just ordered Your # 1 choice ! Thnx.

[@bgblindt]

Good choice!

[@SnoMoJoe1]

Love the video. It is such a tough call to choose which one is better. They are all great airplanes. I have all the same ones you do, and I think they are all fantastic. If I had to choose, I agree with you and many others. The UMX Conscendo is currently number 1.

[@userTJ39780]

The UMX Radian was my first plane. I still like to take it out in a stiff breeze and surf.

[@uhadonejob]

Did you know it can do some things?

[@jeffdavis3421]

Very good list. I will agree with you about your #1 choice. It’s a very good plane with a wide flight envelope.

[@bgblindt]

Thanks glad you liked it.

[@MikesHobbyPlanet]

I have flown all but the Waco, Conscendo, and P51. You really made me wanna get the Conscendo now. Great video! The UMX planes are just the best. I hope to have them all eventually. Right now my favorite is the Pitts. But it goes back and fourth depending on what I'm flying. Recently had some fun with the old citation. I hope that comes back.

[@SnoMoJoe1]

I agree. I have planes of all sizes, and I think that the new, 3 cell, UMX planes fly so well that they are all a person really needs. especially the Conscendo. It is the best flyer of the bunch.

[@sdssteward]

Great review! Glad to see two of mine in your fop 5 (Air Tractor and A-10). Liked and subbed.

[@RichieRich980215]

I don’t know if you are aware that if you apply 75% Expo on the Twin Otter Rudder it will fly like a four Channel plane and for ground movement you can do figure eights easy. With the expo being that high the motor slows down instead of stopping without no expo. Try it you will like this UMX a lot more. 😅

[@larrytaylor2692]

Umx radian is one of my favs I got because it’s super relaxing and I can take it way up in a thermal and just glide for 20 mins

[@davidgruneisen6224]

How dare you? 😁 My list is different than yours and I love this video! Well done.

[@bgblindt]

Thanks

[@stevenkmiller]

That's a good looking dog you have back there.

[@bgblindt]

Thanks

[@loddude5706]

@@bgblindt - Superdog! Hope you spend lots of time with him : )

[@BillKisel]

Based on the many UMX reviews I've watched and considering my own experience I expected the EVO to have been rated higher. I do believe that the WACO will be my next UMX purchase.

[@bgblindt]

I like the EVO but for how I like to fly not my favorite. Don't get me wrong it's a great plane just not my go to fly and that is why I rated it so low.

[@dhgmllcshea5038]

UMX and I go waay back. I still fly my F27Q Stryker to kick off my flying day at the field- testing my eyes and reflexes b4 taking up my bigger planes. And my Beast- never seen a better balanced plane for knife edge. PS- both designs were guided and tweaked by Quique Somenzini (2007 FAI world champion)

[@PerryRachel-b6w]

Very informative, I would have Otter ranked higher ( It does have flaperons btw.) and based on your video I need to go purchase an Air tractor. 100% on the Waco, my favorites well. thanks for sharing.

[@FlyTimeRC]

All awesome planes. Nice collection!

[@bgblindt]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@userTJ39780]

I just got the Pitts S1S, wanted the WACO, but the price was too high. My favorite UMX is the Turbo Timber Evolution: lights and capability, land anywhere, do anything and hover.

[@dhgmllcshea5038]

I found the Pitts S1S impossible to hover until I dialed in the ail and ele mixes for Knife edge. Now she hovers like any Edge, Yak, etc. Try it... you'll like it!

[@FarmerFpv]

The UMX Conscendo would be my number-one pick as well. I had it up for 45 minutes at the beach slope soaring. It's an awesome slope soarer. It was so good that I bought a second one, removed the motor, and put a small battery in the front where the motor was to get proper CG and slope soaring.

[@Anxmxc]

What cg is preferable for sloping?

[@dhgmllcshea5038]

In general, especially on windy days, I like slopers a tad nose heavy so that you have some authority to penetrate gusts and sudden updrafts, especially when landing- where you are often trying get behind the (wind induced) rotor.

[@Mikeylikesit1968]

Some of those that take 3s are even more fun on 4s . And yes the esc and motors can take it

[@rlbutterfield]

Good comparison video. 👍🏻🙂

[@stevejohnston8543]

I just maidened my Conscendo yesterday. Fun plane yes but maybe my expectations were a bit high from all the glowing reviews. I don’t think it does anything most other fast and nimble planes can’t do. Also hoped it would glide more without power. Unless you have to be up quite high I found it dropping altitude faster than I’d hoped. Didn’t try the flaperons or spoilerons as I didn’t see a need, like others I’ve heard. Maybe would help it fly slower but landing it is a breeze, no problem landing at my feet. I don’t particularly like either Timber, especially the Timber X which flies very nervous. As for the others, I don’t have them. I also like UMX but it’s so windy here it’s nuts. Pretty well mostly fly the UMX Ultrix as I can float that thing in any wind. Actually that might be my favourite UMX. Good job, interesting video.

[@bgblindt]

Thanks glad you liked it.

[@P.Trick93]

To me its my Twin Otter. So much fun with just 1s

[@anthonystrehlau9715]

What about the citation longitude? Very fun airplane.

[@bgblindt]

I do not own one wish I did.

[@drbooo]

Nice informative video. Thanks for sharing

[@bgblindt]

Thanks

[@legndgrape5188]

One of my all time favorites is the gee bee lol

[@distantsight]

Thanks for the ranking. What is the max flight time with gliding for the UMX Conscendo

[@bgblindt]

Over 10 minutes if you don't get on the throttle.

[@PhilipCockram]

I respectfully disagree . LOL Good video . these lists do well . To me , the UMX planes have always been interpreted as a SHOWCASE model . Similar to a the Kyosho Mini Z , A very high quality , high performance miniature version of larger popular models . I have many myself , I like being able to fly them anywhere . Its hard to pick a top one or favorite . I think that opinion depends mostly on your style .

[@dwahnaslowdown8887]

I am most impressed by the Air Tractor and the Waco, neither of which have I seen in-person. I have the UMX Conscendo. While it does fly more like a larger plane than others, it's still most enjoyable in calm air. I own the Pitts, too, but it always felt like it had to go fast just to stay in the air. Not much fun. It's a decoration in my living room.

[@dhgmllcshea5038]

The V2 Piits can fly very slow- in light air. Try 2s- the 9gram difference reduces the plane's flying weight by 10%! You can feel the difference in slow flight.

[@rickd3506]

Timber Evo should definitely be much higher on the list. The Pitts is rated too high. You seem to be a lot about speed. Glad you approve of the Waco and Air tractor. Not familiar with the UMX A-10. Thank you for the video.

[@cadbuildflyrc3784]

Very nice collection.

[@bgblindt]

Thanks

[@collinmccallum]

great lineup!

[@gisall8205]

I think this guy has his Turbo Timber Evolution set up incorrectly. It is NOT slow. Yes, It DOES fly in crazy wind. The UMX Conscendo really is a Great mini glider. It is fast. It Does Thermal. Make sure to program in the Flaperon setting. I think Slope soaring is where this one would really shine. Yes, The Conscendo really is worth every penny spent.

[@jerrydean-qj9ui]

Not that it matters to me because depending where you look you'll get conflicting answers! But planes typically do Aerobatics and Acrobatics are typically done by a person!

[@ItAintMeBabe99]

Nice, but I want a UMX Slow flyer for my back yard. What do joy recommend ?

[@bgblindt]

WACO

[@ManuandFuci]

with a max. weight of 249g, these UMX must fight winds, still a great option for those who do not want to enter the 250g + RC plane category for known reasons. These are fun to fly and do require the admin to get them in the air legally.

[@jordancoleman2402]

I fly my Pitts in 20+ mph winds and it's no problem, great little airplane

[@JohnPhillips-y3r]

Which plane is best for a beginner?

[@bgblindt]

For UMX planes I would say Radian or Turbo timber evolution.

[@alexandernentwig9596]

For a real beginner, I wouldn’t recommend any of these planes, but rather the UMX Ultrix, just because of the material. This is EPP foam and way more forgiving on a crash while all of the others are out of EPS - stiffer but way more brittle. One rough landing and it will break. The Ultrix can break too, but it takes much more for this to happen and it is usually super easy to glue and restore it using a hot glue gun or foam tac. Start from there and when you mastered the speed, coordination and orientation, buy one of the more beautiful ones. (Honestly, when in the air, pretty much every plane is looking great) The Conscendo is probably the perfect successor then, because you CAN fly it very slow. As a beginner you will still be overwhelmed from the almost ridiculous speed on full throttle. But there are ways to limit the power. 😊

[@jamesrobertson4035]

UMX Radian is not just easy. It's fun!

[@ModernSmith2024]

To learn to fly, you really want the Sport Cub S. Small, forgiving, cheap to repair or replace if the worst happens. Learn with 4 channels. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epavkp2vorRor8U. Or learn with 3 channels on a UMX radian.

[@shotbydanwhite]

EFlite should totally make a umx piper pa28

[@Dan-pi6dx]

I say get an ultrix it would rank pretty high

[@thatairplaneguy]

Why do people think gliders need wind???? Only slope soaring gliders use wind to stay aloft. The rest like the radian use thermal lift which is easier to find and stay in the calmer it gets. The windier it is the more all thermal gliders suffer.

[@davescott9409]

Thanks for the video. I've looked at all of these planes and will probably buy the Voodoo next. So many of these planes have obvious flaws. First, they're all made out of EPS foam. This is the least durable foam on the market. Horizon Hobby charges premium prices for their planes, but they make them out of the worst foam available. Second, many of these planes have their battery located in the forward fuselage, beneath a hatch which encompasses half the diameter of the fuselage. How could you make the forward fuselage any weaker than by making it out of EPS foam and removing half of the fuselage structure? Mounting the battery further back in the fuselage and not removing half of the fuselage structure to access it, would make these planes way less fragile. The Voodoo is a fairly durable design. Note it's battery bay location and design. Alternatively, the Air Tractor, Timbers, & Waco are all fragile, in comparison. Third, why didn't they put the same motor in the Pitts and Timber X that is used in the Voodoo, Air Tractor, and Turbo Timber? The Pitts and Timber X are obnoxiously loud, while the Voodoo, Air Tractor, and Turbo Timber are blissfully quiet. Fourth, I didn't truly know what a terrible sounding airplane was, until I heard this UMX A-10. Why, just why? Fifth, all planes should have rudders. How are you going to recover from a spin, without a rudder? How are you going to do a crosswind takeoff or landing, without rudder? How are you going to do a snap roll, without rudder? Sixth, why do so many of their planes, when new, have servos that stick and cause a crash. And regarding these faulty servos, why is their warranty support so inconsistent? On a more positive note, I will say most of the Horizon Hobby planes look good and fly great. I just wish they'd fix their flaws.

[@dhgmllcshea5038]

6. Be sure to set them up at 90-95% travel MAX in all modes- i.e flaperons and spoilers at high rates. These linear servos tend to hang up or die when slammed against their limits. Also check the exposed aileron servos for debris frquently- I find grass, sand, paint flakes, etc on the gears and screws quite often.

[@dhgmllcshea5038]

3. Yes the new 2s/3s motors are real growlers! Balance you prop- it helps some. Check the motor mount- mine was cracked after 100 flights, half of which are noseovers on our grass field. While diagnosing the increase in noise (cracked mount) I had the motor apart- thinking of balancing the prop and motor outer drum together.... That 1900 kv motor wants to go >20,000 rpm on 3s! Balance is critical.

[@dhgmllcshea5038]

3. Yes the new 2s/3s motors are real growlers! Balance you prop- it helps some. Check the motor mount- mine was cracked after 100 flights, half of which are noseovers on our grass field. While diagnosing the increase in noise (cracked mount) I had the motor apart- thinking of balancing the prop and motor outer drum together.... That 1900 kv motor wants to go >20,000 rpm on 3s! Balance is critical.

[@davescott9409]

​@@dhgmllcshea5038I've been using 97% as a max, on the servos and have had no problems yet.

[@trytudor7657]

Do you know if the e flute habu ss 50 mm can be bound to the aeroscout transmitter dxe? And how?

[@bgblindt]

I do not

[@jordancoleman2402]

I really enjoy the UMX airplanes but I'm not a fan of the foam used to make them

[@coloradofotomatt]

The UMX Air Tractor is a cracker-thin, fragile POS. I ran mine into some desert brush at low speed and the amount of damage is ridiculous, from bent plastic prop hub, to twisted front end and each wing cracked at the root. And the tail wheel design? Why do they mount the tailwheel directly to the rudder??? one bounced landing and you've ripped the rudder hinge. My XK A280 P51 is built like a tank compared to the AT and it has a properly designed tailwheel...all for less money.

[@michaelbarajas1544]

The umx concendo can easily glide for 30 to 60 minutes if your riding thermals

[@mikewhitaker2306]

Eflight needs to make and u m x airliner

[@mycoolhooks]

have you tried an arrows pioneer? its better than all of these lol

[@bgblindt]

I have note

[@Anxmxc]

Nothing beats umx conscendo.

[@harrychattaway1556]

The otter should have been at 10 for being the worst of the bunch.

[@veganssuck2155]

i love that otter, its my favorite

[@MrTahoed]

You forgot the Aero Commander....

[@chrisconnell910]

Didn't they quit making those? I really wanted one.

[@sirclarkmarz]

My white UMX Radian flew off into the white sky never to be seen again now I have a bunch of little batteries and no plane to use them in

[@showusyaguppysaustralia1515]

My umx evolution did this 😂

[@dhgmllcshea5038]

I feel your pain. A little bit nose heavy might have helped... but at 30 kts they are basically stringless kites!😢

[@animalanimal7939]

This joker has no concept of the Ultrix? Or F-27?

[@ES130853]

Die Werbung nervt.

[@jgrc73]

pitts way more annoying then a10 in this video

[@washburnb1]

Yes, but they are ugly and nothing like a real aircraft. Easy, yes...but not cool.

[@maxtonwallett7264]

WingSPAN. Not wingSPAND

[@SlowFlyer85]

awesome review My number 1 is the Waco number 2 Air Tractor number 3 the pitts I had the other ones they were ok but just didn't do it for me gave to my friends and newbie getting started now you have me curious about your Number 1 plane haven't pick that one up yet good job 😊✈🛩🛫🛬🪂✈👍👍

[@bgblindt]

Good planes its really a toss up for me the conscendo or the Waco both are great planes.

[@SlowFlyer85]

I here you there all fun 😊@@bgblindt

[@PhilipCockram]

FRANK !

[@SlowFlyer85]

@@PhilipCockram Yes its me lol 😊