OMPHOBBY Challenger 49 GP 1250mm Blasa Wood RC Airplane PNF Attempt 1

[@BuddyRC]

Sitting here the day after my wedding with my new wife and we are watching you boys talk about our challenger. So entertaining as always. Big salute! -TJ

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Oh I have seen that my friend. I wish you great and happy life with your wife and kids? Are all those ypur kids that I saw on the pictures? Amazing. Dont worry, the bird is ready again this time new reciever again and separate power suply. As for BigHorn, that maiden was perfect. I really love to fly with that bird. Big salute from Slovenia and congrats again.

[@BuddyRC]

Petrincic Bros RC thanks! And 5 are mine and 4 are hers. It's never a dull moment 😁

[@wordreet]

@@BuddyRC OMG! So your mew missus now has ten kids to deal with, if you include the big one she married??? 😉 Congratulations though brother, I wish you all the happiest of times! ❤️

[@BuddyRC]

@@wordreet hahaha yup! I keep my 'hobby' stuff to 9-5 as much as possible though. She's crazy supportive so makes it easy

[@wordreet]

@@BuddyRC Heeheee, you're making me kind of jealous now!

[@Ouch.]

Maybe a faulty ESC with a crappy BEC that isn't supplying enough power to your servos. It works when you move 1 or 2 servos but when you have them all going, the power drops and you loose signal that way, I've had a brown out like this befoe on a smaller model. I changed the ESC and it worked perfectly.

[@ptaylor5014]

This might be the same problem i sometimes experience when flying my Volantex Phoenix V2, when using more than 50% throttle and using the control surfaces it randomly causes loss of control like i can't turn or pitch, after a few seconds i have control again and luckily on these occasions i have been over 60m high.

[@Ouch.]

@@ptaylor5014 Yes; I had a AXN Cloud surfer and the stock ESC was rubbish! This was exactly what happened. Push one too many control surface and the radio would 'Brown Out'

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Yes this is why i will use diff bec ;)

[@RcAircraft]

@@BlažPetrinčič Why not use a standard Rx battery. It could well be the amps are to high when the servos are under load. can you check it.

[@dw3zero]

Do the range test with the motor running to check for interference.

[@marcovandevelde]

That’s the correct way. In 99% of cases the ESC is jamming the RX

[@peterzingler6221]

@@marcovandevelde need to have bone cheap escs for that

[@jimvalim1567]

Yes, this could happen if the ESC doesn't have capacitors for filtering.

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Yes will do that..

[@bdrew247]

dw3zero Option #2..... change the radio to Jeti with full telemetry. Jeti should sponsor the brothers.

[@randall4411]

Sure was nice to see your smiling face with a transmitter in your hands . Captain Blaz please don't stay away so long . Thanks for starting my Saturday out right even if it was a short flight .

[@blancolirio]

Capt. Blaz is so quick! Gave me a heart attack, great save!

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Ahah thanks!!!

[@zbieguzbiegu]

Look to me like 'browning out'. Put it on the ground apply full power and test the servos for about 15 sec, maybe engine i pulling to much amps and esc is cutting out.

[@BlažPetrinčič]

I have put now it on bec and another battery ..i think i'm ok now ..

[@zbieguzbiegu]

@@BlažPetrinčič Can't wait to see it.

[@charlessoule8587]

Always a good time with Blaz at the controls!

[@thirddayrc7824]

Capt Blaz, Nice Save! It lives to fly again another day. Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Regards from Virginia 🇺🇸

[@BlažPetrinčič]

I was lucky today ;)

[@-justflyit74-95]

Its great to see Capt.Blaz flying again...i salute you both :)

[@raymartin2074]

hi you guy that was a hell of flying can not wait to you get it fix and fly it again you guy have a very good day

[@user-ko3vg7fc7o]

Dang thats a fast take off!!! If it had a go pro on it , youd have a pic of mars!

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Yes its very fast..

[@olphartcoastie8719]

Received the replacement servo from OMP and performed the first flight a few days ago. Very nice! Replaced my 4 ch Spektrum wireless receiver (I really like both the 4 and 6 channels versions!) with a LemonRC stabilizer plus and got it all dialed in with gains settings. Very nice, too! I flew it in winds about 6 mph and it was rock-solid using the 3-axis setting. Landings were very smooth. Cool! All my best to you and yours, gents!

[@harrowtiger]

Salutes to Captain Blaz & Captain Robert. Good save Captain Blaz. Lucky cubed.

[@gb7vqa]

Both antennas look very close to that hefty carbon wing spar. The one taped outside is in line with the spar.

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Yes also true..will fix that

[@BillKisel]

Well, if nothing else you had an exciting maiden flight. 😊 I'm so glad you were able to get the plane down without any damage. 👍

[@stephenhartley3292]

Greetings from down under New Zealand, Well done for getting that beautiful plane back down safely Capt. Blaz, I'm 52yo and have been flying for about 35 years, I have lost a few planes to radio malfunction, most recently two planes in a week with Frsky, I will never use Frsky again, have gone back to Futaba as I have never had any issues flying gas, electric, drones or foamies. FYI I always do a range check on first flight with new model with power on and walk 360 around plane.

[@georgeschichtle8667]

great recovery Capt. Blaz!! big salute guys!!

[@georgemosca5530]

Dear Capt. Blaz, well, these things always happen, at least your plane still is in one piece, and that it's very important! Hope you can find the problem very soon, and I know you will! So, we'll be waiting to enjoy the official Maiden. Cheer up and thank you Capt. Robert for you very good video. Regards, George

[@romeshter]

Amazing save Captain Blaz!!! You're the man. Salute from USA

[@MikeSmith-fk1fl]

Good to see you Blaz, nice save,great landing we call that the pucker factor. Thanks guys , Stay Safe, Salute from Indiana USA.....

[@crisslastname9417]

Wow! That plane took off like a rocket!

[@clintbrowning9118]

Big salute cpt Blaz 07:)and pilot Robert 07:).another awsome video

[@traviscozza7177]

Very good save! The plane lives to fly another day. Good job my friend

[@nickhayley]

Thank the Gods that the illustrious CAPTAIN BLAŽ has returned! And saved the fragile balsa plane from doom. I can't wait to see the new balsa planes up and flying safely! I can't offer any suggestions, but as you say " will this will be the maiden flight or the maiden crash because there is NO OTHER WAY!" Take care, stay safe and big hugs to both of you. The world can throw us curve balls and it can be really hard dealing with stress and depression. Sometimes, not even our passion for our hobbies can get us through. We need patience with ourselves and the kindness of others.

[@RETMTM]

That was intense. It took off like a bullet 🤯 but thanks for the reflexes what a recovery and save!!!

[@ThePaulv12]

Nice save Capt Blaz and the landing was good too. I hope you have the lavatory paper in the tool bag with the battery checker and screw drivers.

[@ual737ret]

Good job getting it down in one piece, Captain Blaz. It was good to see you back in the air. I hope you will fly more.

[@christianstephan1077]

Signal Lost !!! Flugzeug gerettet .sauber Schönen Sonntag

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

Look at Dis 😍. OH Sxxxxxxxxxx. What a great save Capt Blaz. Still the jinx is hanging around. Pilot Robert awesome video. This Old Man loves you guys. ✈️😎💝💝

[@michaelwhinnery164]

Capt Blaz, I began flying rc gliders back in the 80s. I got back into it 2 years ago....and everything had changed. I purchased 2 beautiful balsa models and proceeded to smash them to bits 🤕. I was embarrassed to get the FT foam board models, however crashing a $30 foam plane hurts far less then crashing a $200 balsa plane. So the moral of the story is flying a cheap plane can be more enjoyable than a work of art. Because if you crash....who cares ?!?!?! But if you crash dis beautiful plane then we will all be sick.🤒 so great job landing this plane. Giant RC salute from California. Maybe try a dedicated battery for the servos

[@mbainrot]

Need to walk around when you do a range test brother! Range test at that angle may have been perfect, but you could have a blind spot caused by phasing/polarisation of the radio signal, could be something like a carbon fibre spar getting in the way. With OpenTX enabled radios with SD cards, turn on data logging too, then when you get home you get an affirmative answer as it data logs the RSSI and stick inputs. Though do try the spektrum too, I had problems with my TRI-40 and the taranis x9d and going to try the spektrum now and see how it goes (when the weather cooporates) as I learned on the spektrum (I find on the taranis i can't find the bloody trim switches!!!), it sucks because I love the customisability of the open tx (my radio even swears at me if I get the battery too low 🤣) but hate the feel and balance of the radio. Much love and well thoughts from Australia! Stay safe and healthy! **salutes**

[@davewill5226]

Perfect name for this aeroplane Challenging it is.!!

[@8kigana]

Great save by Captain Blaz💪🏻👍🏼. That's a highly acrobatic plane Capt Robert I am glad you brought that up. 100% high rates in my opinion on that plane is too much (except rudder). I believe the plane is fine I just think Captain Blaz was just a tiny🤏🏼 bit nervous from not flying for so long (last year?), totally understandable. Thank you so much for fun learning video!!!

[@914va]

FANTASTIC SAVE!!!!

[@Roesch03WRX]

Dang That took off like a bat out of hell and pilot blaz with the expert navigation back to safety. I love this channel it’s nice to see Blaz back at the controls.

[@MegaGuppy01]

Captain Blaz well done,great recovery!! Don't give up flying.

[@olphartcoastie8719]

Congratulations to TJ and his bride! I wish them well! I received my Challenger this week and am impressed. All together in about two hours because I went slowly. The only problem is a bad rudder servo. I have requested a new one and am confident OMP will come through.

[@olphartcoastie8719]

Yes! As expected, OMP came through. Thank you, OMP/BuddyRC!

[@user-ls3zc7bo4y]

Welcome back to Captain Blaz!

[@alanciner1835]

30 seconds or 3 minutes,,doesn't matter. Great to see capt. Blaz flying again. Great save on that flight. Great morning coffee treat. Big salute from Chicago. Oh yeaaah!

[@AceNZ1964]

another nice one guys, Captain Baz you did so well to recover and land dam near right on the runway then under high pressure, very impressed ! I laughed so loud when Robert mentioned about your right hand then lol, I needed that after I smashed up my uni jet edf on a tip stall take off today (very sad cause my grandson had been waiting for ages to see it down from hanging from the ceiling for years and now its tooth picks) But I always feel good after watching you guys. Cheers from NZ

[@scottthompson2481]

Really nice plane guys . Hope you are both well my friends , all the best guys ...................

[@iforce2d]

Nice aerobatics! And a nice save, good job :)

[@kowinator1]

Great reaction 👍 and a good decision to change the receiver first.

[@skip1835]

hey - control line is fun too - - I like both, and no, I don't consider R/C as "moving up", they're two, completely different, model flying hobbies ! Hope you get the "bugs" out of your signal problems, the plane is a beauty, thank goodness ya got it back ok - - - and hey, the Covid thing has everything and everyone messed up, I trust and hope that you and your families are ok, sorry to hear your business has been impacted - - untill the next video, and I hope it's soon, you brought nearly 20 minutes of happiness to a ton of your followers including me which I hope cheers you up - best wishes and thanks for your entertainment - always wanted to tell you guys how much I love the salute - sorry Robert, the captain's is just a bit better ( : !!

[@MarkCroucherRC4fun]

Wow that was some recovery

[@psyodome]

What a beautiful plane, Yes I love it

[@centavo7714]

Good morning Robert and Captain Blaž, I love your channel. I switched from Spektrum to FrSky (QX7s) and I never want to do without telemetry again. During the range test, I can read the signal strength (dBm) that is arriving at the receiver on the transmitter and use this to calculate the range. In flight I can display and announce the signal strength and with additional sensors the Lipo voltage, Lipo current, altitude, speed and speed over the ground etc.. In particular, I would not want to do without the warning of too low signal strength and low battery voltage. Many greetings and good luck !

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Hello hello..i love frsky to very much..

[@_F5X]

keep flying 🍀🍀👏👏

[@RobertBulko]

Hi Robert and Blaž, I would like to remind you that the RANGE test you are supposed to do from all directions, not just the one (front, back, left, right). Maybe the radio antenna could be pointing another direction or the receiver is a piece of sh.... GOOD LUCK! :)

[@amax2624]

If the antennas of the recerver were set to horizontal and....vertical and the transmitter as well , this would not have happened, even with this old receiver.

[@8kigana]

@@amax2624 you mean 90 degrees of each right?

[@pfiltz]

@@8kigana Range Test are a MUST !

[@8kigana]

@@pfiltz I know range test is a must friend. I wasn't talking about that. I was discussing with *aMax* about the orientation of the receiver wires in the plane being in 90 degrees formation. I figured what he said now.

[@pfiltz]

@@8kigana Gotcha

[@avipatable]

Ooooh that was exciting! Well done Blaz, spot on with that recovery - and what a beautiful touchdown! I had a moment with my Durafly Spitfire the other day - throttle stuck at 1/2 throttle - no response on the stick - luckily the kill switch on the transmitter worked so I used that when landing. It is not fun!

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Oh shit!!!!good you saved it...

[@centavo7714]

2:22 The one antenna of the FrSky V8R7 moved to the outside and the other one to the front in the model?

[@jeremybressler2225]

OooYea it is still alive fro another day. Great save Quick salute!!!!!

[@FlankerTanker]

Put an AR620 in it and use the DX9 to fly her - Job Done :-) - close call and as a Balsa model you might have needed a Bin Bag - had it been foam you could have repaired it - could be ESC problems not just the RX - Salute from Cambridgeshire UK ..dis is it.. Lucky B..... Captain Blaz.....

[@Don.McLaughlin]

Nothing better than flying RC to forget about the worries and trials of everyday life for a little bit. ✈️ I left a career due to closure after 32 years and am starting over. Hang in there!

[@airhammer6203]

You do remember I mentioned that it's a rocket ship for a 3s bird??😄 Ha ha, it just disappeared when leaving the ground! Great video Captains Blaz and Robert. The next flight hopefully will go well. AirHammer out!!

[@SculptedBeef]

Sorry to see the radio trouble, Capt. Blaž! Good that you didn't risk this beauty over a bad receiver. Big Salute!

[@natal777]

Good job saving that plane after signal loss !

[@theresnobodyhere5778]

only 30 seconds but was a thriller,the take off the save the landing ,whats to edit no edits here or be a 3 second clip 😂😂😂 the bird survived thats all that matters and Blazz flown again small steps till you get used to it 😊😊😂😂

[@rcchronicles25]

Lucky to save it, well done! The orange receivers work perfect you should use them again 👌🛩️🇸🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@dandanthedandan54321]

Excellent save. It doesn’t get much better than that. If you had panicked that plane would be in a thousand pieces. You’ll get her next time.

[@user-ko3vg7fc7o]

"Not good with the inches".....thats what she said!!! 😁😁🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RobertELee420]

@Michael Hipperson Feeding the geese lol

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Yes :)))))

[@gotone5227]

That was great save Blaz! It does not get any better than that.

[@HelixRsix]

Remember it’s 2020 boys and strange things are going on

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Yes it is ;(

[@SavyBajaBuster]

Welcome back Capt Blaž....sort of🤣👍👍

[@stevemiller5810]

Hey Captain Blaz. You saved that one. Good job. I think you have interference from ESC on throttle. Try moving the antennas with one pointing to the rear away from ESC and then range test again with full throttle. Good luck boys and stay safe. Love you guys from the Land Down under.

[@LEGOBubuS]

:D Lucky Capt. Blaz! Good to see you finally flying. Good that you landed quick! Just use Multiplex or Futaba receiver next.. Big Salute, hey! ,o7 N.

[@philspina5824]

Nice save Capitan Blaz, hope you figure out the reciever problem. Take care guys, Pilot Phil

[@sammyaugusto1742]

🙋 salute 🛩️🛩️🛩️

[@DavideGranato]

My little experience that signal loss happens when an antenna bothers the other. Happens even if one is not functional. As of shown they're in a counter-phase position , you should do a test putting the two antennas at less then 90 degrees to each other's length and point the tip of the working one at the plane. then literally circling around the plane hunting for disconnections. Love!

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Yes but i was not using the upper one..just the bottom one was in use..it is for frsky

[@DavideGranato]

@@BlažPetrinčič Exactly what I thought , the antenna you didn't use had plus or minus the same coil (in the other use transmits same frequency , only different protocol) which , pointed in the opposite direction made as an absorber or as a screen for the one in order of work. from what I observed indeed the airplane lost transmission only when both antennas were parallel to the airplane route. When you *majestically* managed to emergency land the airplane was faithfully listening commands most surely because the working antenna was pointed towards the plane. Let me know if this helped mate. Salute!

[@lonewarrior6633]

I would love to see you guys design, build & fly some of your own creations! You’ve both got it in you! 👍🏻 from the 🇬🇧

[@mikealbright2470]

Nice save Capt. Blaz! Lady Luck was smiling on you. Maybe buy a lottery ticket? lol Glad the plane is ok. Salute for that at least!

[@3DMOFO2020]

13:51 I had 3 of those only one still works till this day the others caused me to crash I use either the older FrSky D6FR or a Frsky V8FR 2 HV receivers instead depending on what size planes I use them on??

[@jacksonrcaviation]

Capt.Blaz hold you head high my friend, you recovered the plane back to runway SALUTE my friend 😎🇸🇮🇺🇸

[@NICHOLASRGLORIOSO]

DIS IS GREAT HEY!!!! 🥊🥊

[@microjetmad]

You need to have the receiver aerial wires at 90 degrees to each other. It seems you got them pointing the same way??

[@isi3297]

IT HAPPEND TO ME THE SAME. I think it has to be with the BEC integrated in the ESC.

[@WilshysVids]

100% an awesome view around your runway !!!

[@RobisonRacing68]

Jeez that thing was a rocket taking off! I almost fell on the floor!

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Its a beast..

[@Kane13zG]

What a lucky guy you are Capt. Blaž. That was so close to a maiden crash. Lol. GOODLUCK on the next flight. Big SALUTE to you sir. 🍄🌈💚💚💚💚💚💚🌈🍄✈🇲🇾

[@russc3288]

Sometimes its better to be lucky than good. In your case Blaz you were both. Lots of comments to sift through and try and you will figure it out. My advice is for you to NEVER give up again. Waisted time is just that - waisted. A piece of balsa can be replaced. Time can not. Russ NC/USA

[@garygasser6760]

Try putting your antias on the transmitter at 90 degrees from each other .Just a thought

[@centavo7714]

Hi Captain Blaž, you are an RC pilot expert but I still want to give you a tip. Most signal strength problems are caused by incorrect installation of the receiver or the incorrect position of the antennas in the model.

[@well6112]

I think I know what happened... the little pilot inside the plane didn't have breakfast that morning and fainted a little after that take off. Nice to see you back in the hobby capt. Blaz.

[@willswings]

Capt Blaz , you 've made it ! that's when you see a good pilot ! this vid was epic boyz ! can't wait for the next vid , this plane seems great to fly . I've looking for the red one on the other table , but hey, it's out of stock ! so sad ! this is it ! big salute to the best RC reviewer of the world and most of all, to the best guys we all'd like to have for friends nearby.

[@Shauncat1]

This is it " Capt Blaz and pilot Robert, Salute all the way from Durban South Africa. Hoping to visit your country one day and meet you two brothers 👏🙏👌

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Oh yeahhhhhhh

[@Bellakelpie]

Great save Capt Blaz. 👍 Sounds like a current draw overload problem. Try a different ESC.

[@carlosponce3766]

Very nice video relaxing

[@GBLynden]

Flying always makes me feel better, unless I crash lol

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Yes me to :))

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

Me too my friend ;-)

[@GBLynden]

Blaž Petrinčič I am glad you were able to safely land that plane my friend 👊🏻

[@GBLynden]

Petrincic Bros RC Oh yeah!!! 👊🏻

[@mikebird8290]

Another GREAT review. Great looking plane great value fly's Great.

[@RaynerGS]

ESC running or Radio, I highly believe is ESC interferences.

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Yes something like This yes

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

I was thinking that they should have range tested it with the motor running also, just to look for any motor related interferences.

[@RobertBulko]

I fly Spektrum and had some problems using fake receivers (Rx) in the past (they are cheap, and they like to destroy your planes ;) ). Since then I fly only original Spektrum Rx and only Rx with satellite like AR6210 or AR8000 or newer AR8010T. For small planes I used to install AR610. The RANGE test was always the "must do" thing before the first flight. These are great and I have never had a single problem using them. ;)

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Another beautiful day for you guys 👍Loved the take off but great stressful landing 🤔

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

It was pretty scary my friend ;-)

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

@@PetrincicBrosRC My latest video shows I nearly lost my top wing, you just have to stay calm and get back down asap 😁👍

[@gilbertsedo]

I wonder if the receiver antennas touching the carbon fiber spar has something to do with it.

[@JT83_RC]

Dont u need to mount the rx flat? looks like the rx is angled in the video

[@miskaknapek]

Better luck next time! It looks like a fantastic plane!

[@andrewmagro7703]

Maybe the Magnets are creating some electromagnetic Interfeerance some how who Knows ? Or there is a Real Bad Signal Cutting right through that area , too many frequency now in the world 2.4 is toast !!!great that you didnt loose the model caPT. Blaz great Save my friend, big salute to you both , Cheers :-)

[@adelaseeri1892]

Go with either FrSky+Crossfire module or Spektrum ix12+ a Crossfire module, crossfire which uses 900mhz is one of the most robust links out there right now with very long range the reason I say ix12 is because I think that you can easily switch back to 2.4ghz if you want to fly 2.4ghz bind and fly planes.

[@stormlord9960]

05:00 here. nice to see you early. we are all hurting, hang in there! Salute! shipping is terrible! we aren't working. shipping cost more than the plane

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

Glad to see you guys doing well my friends, the covid is still bad here in California 🇺🇸

[@BlažPetrinčič]

Hello hello!!!!yes it is getting very bad here to by the day..hope you are ok....

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

@@BlažPetrinčič I’m glad to see you guys are doing well. You guys always be my favorite brothers

[@wordreet]

Damn, that's a bummer Capt Blaz! I've always used Hitec since I started the RC flying hobby 8 years ago, and never had any problems, but I just bought a Radiomaster TX16s, so I'll see how it goes.