Never turn your back on an RC plane

[@johncarold]

Hi Bruce, Ron, Bill and everyone else. What a beautiful day for a flying. Thanks again 😂a great day at the Tokoroa International Model Park.

[@chaserc3699]

It was an amazing day

[@100SteveB]

Certainly a great flying day. Hope you guys 'down under' have some great model flying weather this summer. Here in the UK the hibernation period is not far off now. Watching this video and i am missing summer already!

[@rjung_ch]

Heard Arni talk. Glad he's there as well.

[@xjet]

He is now our safety officer... always there but not on camera ;-)

[@alexj3709]

Another most enjoyable video and so good to see all the usual crew out there having a great day in the RC hobby. Thanks for all the work put into the video to make it so entertaining!

[@FlyingBuzzard]

The Legends of Tokoroa....awesome video

[@stevo43068]

Back to the airfield, these are my favorite 😁

[@xjet]

Yep, everyone loves having fun. The sad thing is that if we don't stand up for our freedoms, days like this will become nothing more than memories as corporations and gullible politicians relegate the hobby to the history books in favour of profits.

[@warbirdflyerF4U]

Great video mates Thanks for sharing

[@james_860]

Flying fun and laughter….. what a great hobby. Thanks for sharing.

[@sr71afan]

Absolutely AWESOME! Thanks for the fun watch-a-long. I just made that up. LOL

[@scottpanzer7510]

Hats off to the videographer.

[@beenflying1]

Great video, Bruce. Some nice planes. Thanks!

[@xjet]

Thanks mate. As usual, the click-through rate is really high but KZbin isn't showing the video as a suggestion to many people at all so I don't expect to get many views (again). :-/

[@TheSkskitey]

Nice turnout for a week day Bruce , good to see Ron around . Great flying weather for a change too :-)

[@xjet]

Yeah, can't wait for the summer... whoohoo!

[@winder6]

Fantastic video thanks for sharing 👍 😀 😊

[@JPspinFPV]

The A10 is still the best looking of the bunch.

[@earthb67]

Intro was next level! Loved it!

[@jeffgrave]

Great editing Bruce!

[@gregory8282]

Its good to see that Ron is still going!

[@auzzieworker5183]

Bruce, I love your taste in music. Midweek flying is so good.

[@Humboldt710]

I loved this video Xjet! It makes me appreciate the times we get to go out and just fly with a few of our friends!

[@xjet]

Yes, it's important to remember what the hobby is all about.

[@davidwatkin1484]

And loved the Swartzenegger impression.

[@nimrodquimbus912]

Ron was amazing

[@Planty3125]

Good to see Ron.

[@mrvoyagerm]

Cool bunch of guys at your field. One thing I noticed though - they all drive on the wrong side of the car!

[@viksohal]

That looks like such an enormously fun time. Thanks for sharing it!

[@rougeneon1997]

Fun day was had it seems.

[@xjet]

If it wasn't fun we wouldn't be doing it :-)

[@thomasnewton9818]

I'm in the USA. This week, I bought 2 quadcopter flight controlle boards and 2 four in one ESCs, but no Remote ID modules. Don't tell the FAA!

[@jordancoleman2402]

Great flying day for some............. that extra 300..........not so great but no worries that will buff right out 👍.

[@deanedeane4318]

Bloody Magic and the RON YAY !!! 🥳😉😎

[@gazza4230]

Did those birds eat the egg , great to see the gang together all the best from the uk 🇬🇧, Gaza

[@offaxisfpv]

great video! thanks for that last chase section, was really nice music

[@KingLoopie1]

Nice park, nice day!

[@dougj8186]

Where's my heart?

[@KingLoopie1]

@dougj8186 ?'Left your heart in San Francisco?' 😉

[@dougj8186]

@@KingLoopie1 Double entendre - Poor Bruce, wish he were here to see it. Poor guy can't troll if his life depended on it.

[@eeromahonen7282]

Great video, great flying... and great flyers..

[@JosephDaulton-sm3ci]

Beautiful content! Thank you Xjet

[@MavericksDrone]

Scott's hilarious 🕺🏻

[@chaserc3699]

Why thank you

[@MavericksDrone]

@@chaserc3699 all down to Bruce's editing.. I'm on a good mood Ireland just beat South Africa!!

[@cedhome7945]

This is like Ozzy man does r/c aircraft !

[@jordancoleman2402]

X-jet and Ozzy man should definitely do a Co-lab lol

[@peterfranks7619]

Great video, so funny.

[@skysailorfpv]

You guy have a good Groupe of people there it's good to see everybody enjoying the hobby, Bruce does anybody there have an F14 Swing Wing? that's one of my favorite jets

[@xjet]

No F14s (yet) I'm afraid :-)

[@Johnn_T]

@@xjet i have one.......im waiting for Ash to want it enough to buy it lol like he did the F22 (that has an FMS 6S setup in too by the way that F22)

[@ashleywightman2672]

Nah. You fly it first John

[@Johnn_T]

@@ashleywightman2672cmon you know its calling you 😂😂

[@AntsRC]

Nice sign. Did the council make it!! Lol

[@MCsCreations]

That F-22 and the Typhoon are pure FIRE, Bruce! 😃 Thanks a bunch for sharing!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@rjung_ch]

At least that F-35 didn't get lost. 😂😂😂

[@rjung_ch]

Ah,he found it.

[@rogerbourne7159]

25 years ago when I was still flying RC models, a competition spec aerobatic model went rogue possibly due to a previous flyers transmitter still being on. It hit a 10 year old lad 6 feet away from me in the back of the head, killing him instantly. After 40 years of flying, I ceased that afternoon. Never ve off your guard!

[@xjet]

Fortunately the reliability of our gear is much higher these days and models are increasingly made of frangible and energy-absorbent materials (such as foam). However, as you rightly point out, one should always be keeping safety foremost in one's mind and, despite the very few tragedies that have occured, this remains one of the safest hobbies in the world, both for participants and onlookers.

[@roachcoachhelis6387]

Cool video Bruce👍

[@bf760]

Hi Bruce. thank you for the great content once again. what kind of camera do you use ?

[@xjet]

I use a Panasonic HC-X1500 camcorder.

[@garypeterson9083]

Looked like a very relaxing, fun day at the field. I am in the US, and we are getting ready for winter soon. I'm flying as much as possible because soon it won't be fun. In northern Minnesota, it gets COLD, too cold to fly. Anyhow, Bruce, have you ever seen a flying wing powered by a ducted fan(or two)? It would make it much quieter.

[@xjet]

Yes, with modern EDFs it would be quieter... good point.

[@kylobear7991]

I’m probably weird asking you this but I just recently started being obsessed with this kinda stuff any information you have for a fellow Minnesotan would be great

[@garypeterson9083]

@kylobear7991 I've been obsessed since my childhood, so I get it. I used to fly control line planes as a kid. Then I got into helicopters, and now I fly camera drones. I may try fixed wing next. I live near Wadena, MN. Where do you call home?

[@LWJCarroll]

Bruce after seeing Ash flying his DLG I wondered if you will review the Radiomaster ILRS Vario Rx receivers? On your review channel? KiwiQuads have them in stock etc. Laurie NZ. 😊

[@xjet]

I'll get Radiomaster to send me a couple for review... you can have one when I'm done if you like.

[@LWJCarroll]

@@xjet Thanks Bruce but I have already bought the smaller one. Keen to see your review though. Laurie

[@LWJCarroll]

@@xjet say what about Bill, Neil or Ash if they have Radiomaster Tx? They all have sailplanes….it would be interesting to see what they think too….

[@paulkar1]

Bruce, I gotta make it out there to fly with you guys!!!

[@xjet]

Absolutely! Let us know when you're coming and we'll charge some batteries!

[@kerrymillar4981]

Though you where going to say good mooorning Vietnam

[@bidenisasnake9932]

I find these fascinating but no where to fly one in my area.

[@markpatterson4917]

Nice to see Ron back. Did you have the sign made or have you been recognized at last. Good old Bill flying all the best planes.Loved the HLG.I had good fly today also, a bit windy but my blaze handled it.

[@xjet]

Computer trickery I'm afraid. As said in the video, "even if there is video it might not have happened" :-)

[@kartherton]

That DLG is really nice. What is it please? Thanks in advance. 👍

[@xjet]

I'm not sure, Ash will know, maybe he'll comment.

[@ashleywightman2672]

It’s an azurreich.

[@stephenhudson8739]

Wow It's an official model airplane flying field now

[@xjet]

Nah, the local council wouldn't allow that :-)

[@crog9750]

nice

[@Elnufo]

Did that DLG catch some thermals or did the pilot just launch it that hard? looked pretty high.

[@xjet]

Hooked a thermal. We have some really strong lift in the spring. You can throw your transmitter up and it'll circle for several minutes before coming back down :-)

[@Elnufo]

@@xjet 😂

[@jamesturncliff5960]

The egg came from its mother

[@AL-RCjunkie]

I wish you'd stop interrupting my lusting after that FMS P40-B with all the witty banter and pharmaceutical deals, xjet 😂 I do appreciate the local ecology lessons, though. Who knew eggs sprouted out of poorly manicured grass in New Zealand?? Here in Maryland, they grow in neatly arranged cartons at the grocery store 👍 Awesome video, mate. You've got some real characters to fly with, there.

[@MorningView]

3 seconds in two this and damn....fscking DLG being chased by xjet fpv....awesome. Pretty sure thats a NBD.

[@wegmandan]

I do miss seeing the structure to the left of the hangar.

[@xjet]

We all do -- but at least the old witch is now long-gone... haha (he who laughs last...)

[@kenhaupt1865]

Flying with you guys would be a hoot! Too bad you're on the other side of the globe 🙂

[@xjet]

Any time you're passing just drop in though :-)

[@gisall8205]

SAD, Is the man who Never flew RC Airplanes. So many options. So many Airplanes. So little time.

[@kylobear7991]

How much is that f22

[@finnybflyin]

Hi Bruce! Another RC EYE - CANDY adventure! Love the aerial footage and music. That glider is light as a feather. Does it have a prop or is it just a glider? I just bought strobes for my two drones to do some night flights since we are heading into fall with less daylight. I look forward to seeing more fixed wing awesome madness on the other side of the world as the better weather springs into your neck of the woods " Like a Dream ". Thanks mate! Sincerely, Brendan 🤠👍

[@xjet]

That's a DLG -- strictly hand-launch. I love DLGs and spend most of the spring terrorising the locals with my dangerous DLG :-)

[@DerbJd]

Leave the egg where it is and wait and see if it grows into a chicken tree.

[@Graham_lee]

Love watching you guys, the banter is great and the planes always tempt me to start up this hobby which I really want to now, what would you recommend for a beginner, something that can be added to and developed, what remote should I get? Thanks for all your content I love it

[@xjet]

I guess I should do an "introduction to the hobby" video in which I explain all those things.

[@Graham_lee]

@@xjet I think that would be great, I would appreciate that very much

[@HciContractor]

You really should start flying! It's a lot of fun and so much easier now. For awhile and if available stay with Spektrum horizon hobby if available. That yellow/gray carbon cub is pretty darn indestructible and has that same technology which really helps you starting off

[@xjet]

Not so sure I'd go the Spektrum route... it's awfully expensive for what you get. Almost everyone around here flies Radiomaster because it's a lot cheaper, supports multi-protocol and ELRS and just works remarkably well. Spektrum is an option if you can afford it and you're prepared to pay a premium simply for the name -- but if that's what you prefer even then you'd be better to go Futaba or Jeti IMHO.

[@HciContractor]

@@xjet I understand. i think maybe In the states it's cheaper? That Cub ready to fly is approx $300. With a decent beginner transmitter you can bind to other planes. one flight battery and really slow usb charger is included. You can add flaps. I started with this plane on skiis. I hate winter ! Love your content and the crew brother man!!

[@nick_doutrnz_entertainment]

OK,Woah! That zoom on your camera is INSANE! What do you use? Oh....and great video!!! #dronelifematters

[@xjet]

Panasonic HC-X1500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJXHZGZ7htB6atU

[@LWJCarroll]

0618. Flying by Committee? 😅😅. Laurie 😊

[@crystalclearwindowcleaning3458]

This is one of your best videos. There's a wide variety of airplanes and you have some great footage of them. You even have some of God's aircraft in the pictures. Is the large black and white bird a New Zealand Crow?

[@xjet]

The bird is a magpie... they're immigrants from Australia -- just like me :-)

[@crabsodyinblue]

@@xjetwhaaaaat?? that explains a lot 😅😅 😉😉

[@dougj8186]

Glad to see you took my advice about those depressing narrative videos. People like the upbeat side of the hobby. You're welcome.

[@wegmandan]

How about you create your own blog cupcake?

[@robm.4512]

I don’t think that your learned advice has much if anything to do with it. The fact that the winter weather has recently begun to depart New Zealand’s shores might be more relevant.

[@xjet]

Doug is my mentor and I turn to him for advice on all things. You only have to look at his channel to see that he knows far more about what KZbin viewers want than I ever will. :-P

[@dougj8186]

@@wegmandan Sassy! I like that in a girl.

[@wegmandan]

Bet you can't explain a woman.

[@Johnn_T]

@xjet go to bed lol...hope all is ok, rough night here tonight so nice to see this pop up!

[@xjet]

I've been up since 3am NZDT. Had my four hours of hard-won sleep for today :-(

[@Johnn_T]

@@xjet sorry to hear that, im still trying to get mine and the wife is home in 3 hours (i forgot about daylight saving so we lost an hour mate😩). Take it easy today bruce, i have to go on a "Fun run" with the Wife on my scooter - i dont know who put the word fun with Run but i think its criminal lol.

[@stephaniekent8483]

wonderful :)

[@Sabotage_Labs]

5:00 it'll buff right out ...

[@robflange]

"Where does an egg come from--??" You ask the hard questions on your channel

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

spur-winged plover 😉

[@robflange]

​@theoztreecrasher2647 Not a fully laden Swallow??

[@O-RoD]

Hey Bruce, you guys don't have any heli pilots in your club ehh?

[@xjet]

I used to fly helis and Neil used to fly helis -- the problem is (from my perspective anyway) that they're pretty expensive to fix when you run out of talent or there's an unexpected gust of gravity.

[@O-RoD]

@@xjet lol yes I know exactly what you mean. As the saying goes, "been there, done that"

[@gruuthuse]

Damn i do miss the hobby.... sold all my stuff 3 years ago... Planes,heli's the lot...however i do fly MSFS2020 in VR and its bloody amazing. Still nothing beats going outside flying with friends.. ;-)

[@bitogre]

More DLG!!!!!!

[@xjet]

Spring is the best time for DLG so there will be more... soon!

[@lachlangreen8389]

We all have real JET rc planes at our field

[@xjet]

So do we kzbin.info/www/bejne/jae1qKCQrJyob6M

[@oliverdots]

Why never turn your back? What did I miss?????????????

[@jamesturncliff5960]

I see you guys found the jet that the United States lost. It got good gas mileage getting to New Zealand😮

[@chaserc3699]

Yeah it was just sitting down the end of the runway LOL

[@Gavin-qh7li]

They has stealth still switched on They didn't find it until someone tripped over it

[@TheGunterGlieben]

It was hard to find as it had transformed into an F22 ...and also had shrunk. No wonder the pilot had to bail. lol

[@LWJCarroll]

Nah bottom of Earth here so all down hill…..😂😂😂. Laurie

[@shawnomack45]

That's a f22. Not a f35. Big difference

[@FINNIUSORION]

I didn't know you guys drove on the wrong side in New Zealand. You guys are so far south it has your poles reversed lol.

[@ROLXXII]

I can't wait to subscribe to the OnlyRons page.

[@martianvideo]

We need to see Ron's knife!

[@robertv1273]

Nothing more fun then someone runing around with a camera being a complete prick to everyone.

[@xjet]

I have to agree with you. We should share tips some time. :-P

[@dougj8186]

@@xjet About being a prick? Criminality is the least of your problems. Somehow a shard of glass became lodged in that part of your brain that makes the rest of us human.

[@dougj8186]

@@xjet Eye opener for sure and insight into the mind of an outlaw FPV influencer who has wreaked untold damage on the RC flying hobby. Year after year of FPV madness has left the US with more draconian RC rules than China and all but the worst dictatorships like Russia, Venezuela, and North Korea. A perpetual motion machine of tightening rules and a business model of causing it then bitching about it. Nice work if you can find it.

[@frisos3944]

So jealous that you’re in spring time over there! Here in Europe the days are getting shorter and shorter 👎

[@wordreet]

Hey! Was that the F35 that the Americans lost the other day???

[@xjet]

I think Ash's model is a YF22 -- they look very similar but the YF22 has a swept-forward trailing edge on the vertical stabs and the F-35 has a swept-back trailing edge.

[@wordreet]

@@xjet Heh, maybe they didn't even know what they lost!

[@dougj8186]

Aw Bruce, you shouldn't have, magpies in spring just for me (and PETA and the other animal rights groups in that settlement and those classes you now have to take once a week)

[@dougj8186]

"Animals die so people can get high" re. New Zealand. Is animal abuse just another day in the life for you people? Some bad mojo there. Google turns up pages, "SPCA's List of Shame 2021", "Animal Abuse on the Rise" about man's best friend, at least in places that don't eat them.

[@Kickn_NZ]

xjet channel soon to be renamed, "go away" 😂

[@trondaustad8617]

Why dont you taxing that one b....😅😅😅

[@independentdronechannel170]

😁👍👍

[@AnthonyBrooker-y4o]

😮

[@jsvno]

Putin must be scared, just seeing what you can do with a small F35, and we have the big ones here in Norway...

[@vumba1331]

The small ones have a far more service availability too.

[@shadowofchaosfpv4683]

😀🤙

[@willssam2390]

Nobody is talking about the camera man

[@ashleywightman2672]

He deletes that out lol

[@advandervelden1588]

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[@xjet]

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[@chaserc3699]

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[@xjet]

@@chaserc3699 Hahah... Great Scott! 🙂

[@Gavin-qh7li]

It's good to see you have a commet I'm speechless

[@michaelhemmingsen4430]

Seen used condoms with more life in them, than that windsock.

[@davidwatkin1484]

👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽👽 IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW, EGGS COME FROM A CHOOKS BUM

[@53jed]

Extra grouse

[@christosgerakinis2628]

Birds are singing. I'm gonna ruin that with my rc bs !

[@leviathan351cleveland3]

There is a UAP that comes into frame then disappears during the guys "crash dance"

[@FB-gm6el]

lots of nice models(airplanes that is), wow!