Phoenix 2400 759-3 full build

[@jimelliott33]

Can’t thank you enough for this, it really enhances the enjoyment of buying new models when there is a video to follow not only that sticks to the original build instructions but also suggests modifications and recommendations to make the build better, follow your channel and enjoy all your videos, keep it up Andrew, Jim

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Jim

[@sloperdad4835]

Thanks Andrew. I've got one on the way. Can't wait to see it fly. P2000 is my favorite sloper. You got me started with it. Thanks again.

[@AndrewNewton]

Excellent George.

[@erickvillano2069]

Thanks for an informative video, I just got mine in today, can't wait to get it together and try it out. Your video make thingsso much easier than just reading the instruction manual which leaves a lot to the imagination. Thanks again. My next stop is to watch your flight video.

[@stephengloor8451]

Good tips. Going to redo my flaps as I didn’t think of making new z bends to shorten the flap pushrod. Also did not think about the brake until after the first flights. Finally I soldered up multiplex plugs so the flaps and ailerons are one plug connections.

[@AndrewNewton]

Plugs will be useful if you have to pull the wings off

[@rickkremer0525]

How to you like this one in comparison to its the ASW28 made by the same company?

[@MrFreakwent]

I just subscribed a few weeks ago, and I like how thorough you are!

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Mr Freak

[@jonhimself77]

Wow, who ever was in charge listened a lot to the community - big time V1 flier here, every mod I did to that airframe is trucked into this model. Really impressed.

[@AndrewNewton]

Volantex do make good changes usually

[@jbhosmer]

I’m flying with a 4000mah 4S battery mounted about 2” back in the battery compartment. I gave it a tiny bit of up elevator trim and this thing just hates to come down. Thanks for your excellent videos.

[@Lamer2356]

i do 3000mah 4s it fly like a plane nice/ not much glider-well i was out there was no wind- 4000mah 4s its not heavy?

[@jackd1582]

Stock ESC? Not worried about burniy it out??

[@bravogolf5905]

Learned something new today. I had no idea I needed a cutting mat that size. I'll be ordering 2! As far as the Phoenix 2400 goes....well, I already knew I needed that!

[@AndrewNewton]

The little mat is so useful. Discarded from my wife's sewing room.

[@DavieRooker]

This is going to be a belter, cheers Andrew.

[@AndrewNewton]

Hope so, it pretty big and beefy

[@13ahab]

Thanks, I like the detailed build and your videos are 1st class.

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Alan

[@markmccall9027]

Any advice on your 2400 flap settings? What percentage for the 2 settings (and most importantly what downward elevator compensation?) My maiden flight did not go well a couple of days ago!

[@AndrewNewton]

50 and 100% for flaps. Max flaps is about 70º or as far down as it can go. Don't recall ELE compensation but it did need a fair bit. Maiden video shows flap behaviour kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ_Upa1-fJxrg8k

[@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib]

Awesome. How did you make the esc calibration ? Is it the same to do it with spektrum? !

[@AndrewNewton]

Same with all radios. Throttle high, plug in battery, throttle low

[@marcoversace3962]

great sei veramente bravo finalmente qualcuno che mostra come si attaccano gli adesivi very good

[@samschw]

Hey andrew, great video! The newer models of this plane don't have screws for the servo hulls now and they included some Y adapters ocming from the wing to the FC bay. I am wondering about the Y adapters though.. there's 2 of them which look identical to me, shouldn't one of them for the ailerons be inverted? Could you please check how did you wire it up? one is labeled H2 and the other one is H5. is the basic channel configuration TAER? it's a pity they didn't include this in the manual, it would definitely speed things up :D thanks for any help

[@AndrewNewton]

I use AETR, but it depends on your radio setup. Y leads are fine because the aileron servos are facing opposite direction, and flap servos facing same direction.

[@samschw]

@@AndrewNewton oh that's smart 😄 thanks a lot!

[@thenatedog]

Thanks for the more detailed build @andrew. I have my 2000 v1 in the box to be built so nice seeing the insides in this video. Did you tape or heat laminate any parts of the wing yet?

[@AndrewNewton]

I will tape the leading edges soon Nate.

[@FRANLAC]

I will follow your instructions for mounting my new baby

[@typxxilps]

93 subscribers left to reach that 30K barrier. Great build. But it's winter and I hope that hobby king will have it in their 2019 magic sale in 11 month. Just bought a ranger 1600 and a autostabilizer plane - and a sailing boat

[@belabereczki1894]

Hello Andrew! I have a question. Phoenix 2400 does have a special serial number? Thanks for the answer. Best regards: Béla

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes, it's in the video title

[@salvatorealessandrino945]

Hallo andrew when you use the flaps do you need a mux with the elevator Do you how much degrees you need to compansaite thank you salvatore Very good build and do you say beautiful plane for the thermique Or the 2m iw better thank you

[@AndrewNewton]

Phoenix 2000 is better. The 2400 is too big, heavy and draggy

[@bruceaustin7498]

Hi there Andrew. I really enjoy your reviews. Here's a question comparing P2400 and P2000 V2. Do you know , or can you possibly check if the tail mount fixing bracket is the same, please. I havn't yet received my P2400 from Banggood. it's already two weeks late. I know there is a thingyverse bracket for the P2000 V2 (I've used it). I saw on RCGroups somebody had broken their P2400 Tail mount bracket. Don't let this query interfere with your flying time. Bruce

[@AndrewNewton]

Hi Bruce, they look identical to me. Photo in the Community tab kzbin.info/door/2QTy9BHei7SbeBRq59V66Qcommunity?lb=UgyNgfaSt0P0sEHY5ml4AaABCQ

[@cnsapam]

Does the Rx Antennas need special placement if flying visual range? i.e. not too far. Or Simply shoving it inside the fuselage works?

[@AndrewNewton]

Not best practice, but it's fine with FrSKY X series receivers. A few inches clearance from battery, esc or motor is enough.

[@RobisonRacing68]

Andrew, I got mine today. Looks like they changed the conyrol horns. Mine doesn't have the screw in type. Mine has the push into a plastic holder type. Not sure which one is newer.

[@AndrewNewton]

Yours are newer, not bad really.

[@golden6625]

Kind of new to builds. Is the aileron and flaps servos on the same servo wire with yours? I thought there would two wires coming from each wing to the receiver to have ailerons and flaps on separate channels.

[@AndrewNewton]

Have to have separate wires for each servo coming from the wing. Sometimes they come connected with a Y-Lead just for packing. The Y-Leads are used to connect the 2 ailerons together and flaps together. Or you can forget the Y-Leads and have each servo on it's own channel.

[@alansizemore3728]

Andrew great video. I just got a 2400 but the long wing spar is really tight. I’m afraid I may break something if I try to force it. Would a light mineral oil or something to lube it be ok? It’s my first RC aircraft so I’m not sure how much force is required. Yours seems to slight into the wing easily

[@AndrewNewton]

Check there is nothing stuck in the hole maybe, but some lube might help

[@brunoadriao1280]

Hi Mr Andrew. Long time no talk. Do you recomend the stock motor and servos or should i buy the Kit version of the phoenix V2? I´m thinking on it for a sloper for sure but for autonomous flight as well. Project for this winter. ;) Cheers friend.

[@AndrewNewton]

Hey Bruno. Stock gear is fine. The problem would be finding a motor to fit, but if you have something suitable go for the kit and metal gear servos.

[@XformNAN]

What is the width of the wing? What is the dimensions of the tail (Length and width)?

[@kevinhyde1477]

Hi Andrew, great videos thanks. Watched a few with the kids yesterday. I built a couple of 2m 2x channel balsa gliders years ago and enjoyed flying. Just wanting to show the kids etc gliding. We are looking at buying either the phoenix 2000 v2 or the 2400. Looking at slope soaring and thermalling. Both models seem good.. I can really only see the differences are that 2400 feels bigger to manoeuvre in the sky? Less nimble and slower maybe when slope soaring? And possibly because of CG the 2400 can take a bigger battery giving longer flight times. Would you recommend one over the other to me? Thanks, Kevin in NZ.

[@AndrewNewton]

2400 is big and sluggish, can be a little tip stall prone. I prefer the 2000 V2, it's a much better glider

[@kevinhyde1477]

@@AndrewNewton Hi Andrew, yes I did go on to read the other comments and figured that was your feeling. But good to hear its still the case. Thanks very much, Kevin

[@kevinhyde1477]

​@@AndrewNewton Ps... in regards to transmitters and stuff. I see you recommend the FLYSKY set... I'm not a total beginner as built a couple of 2 channel also gliders about 30 years ago and enjoy RC. The 2.4 system is new to me though and I can see it's full of possibilities that I don't yet appreciate. So I could imagine it good to have something that offers some extra capability for the future. Does the FLYSKY cater to other things/models or extension and not just a super basic kit? Do you think it's a good set still? Thanks, Kevin

[@AndrewNewton]

One of the multiprotocol 4in1 radios like Radiomaster Zorro or TX12 would be my recommendation now. Can use any receivers, runs on OpenTX/EdgeTX, up to 60 model memory.

[@kevinhyde1477]

@@AndrewNewton hi Andrew, thanks.. lucky I asked.. yes tech moves along quickly I suppose. Tx12 appeals to me more than zorro.. Do you think for me it’s worth trying to get a mark2 version over the standard mk1? And if mk2 should I go elrs or cc2500? Thanks again, Kevin

[@theblytonian3906]

Any functional reason in particular (other than either preferential bias and that you can) I'm perhaps unaware of that you've opted for using individual extensions to RX ports instead of a Y splitter for flaps in this ship Andrew? Does it offer some advantage such as switch or knob assignment other than fine adjustment within the TX settings rather than mechanical of the individual flap null position? As previously iterated elsewhere, returning to RC and always aware that being stale, I may have overlooked some factor. Thanks m8.

[@AndrewNewton]

If you want Full House mixing every control surface needs it's own channel, but I would normally give up the full span aileron option and have flaps on a Y lead. But I do use camber and snap flaps so ailerons need separate channel.

[@theblytonian3906]

@@AndrewNewton So if I understand you correctly, you are using the flaps in the 2400 in conjunction with ailerons as conjunctive full span ailerons when not deployed discriminately as flaps/airbrake or in crow config/conjunction with aileron/spoilerons? Either way, I'm getting the drift that it's advantageous to set up flaps like one would ailerons for spoileron, assigning an RX channel to each flap servo rather than using Y splitter there either. So 7 channel RX MIN req'd in that case, flap x2, aileron x2, elevator x1 rudder x1, ESC/SBEC x1 (throttle)? Thanks mate. Planning for spoilerons on my sans flaps PhoenixS 1.6M (en-route from Banggood), so a 6CH DSM2 Spektrum AR6200 will be plenty for it.

[@IANRPARKER]

Hi Andrew. I have just crashed my 2000V2 which I loved. The fuselage is destroyed but the wings are ok. So it’s actually cheaper to buy the 2400 but I liked the 2000 for it’s convenient size. WILL THE 2000V2 wings fit the 2400 fuselage?????

[@AndrewNewton]

Not compatible unfortunately

[@jimelliott33]

Gooday Andrew, question, do you know if the supplied Volantex ESC has a voltage cut off programmed in, it not how do you keep track of voltage, I know the Tiranus you use has a read out, my fair gives a receiver voltage but no telemetry on onboard Lipo state, can you help? Jim

[@jimelliott33]

Sorry my FSi6 I meant

[@AndrewNewton]

You can set it in the ESC programming, not something I have ever done, check the manual. Or you can add an add-on lipo alarm for a few dollars.

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

Hey Andrew, Do Those Ferrite Rinks Actually Work For Electrical Sound / Signal Noise Controlling??? Nice Build & Setup... I Just Picked Up A New Vagabond XL For CHEAP & I'm Gonna Try Some Sloping On A Big Hill A Mile Away From Me Here Soon! Thanks

[@AndrewNewton]

Ooh that sound great John. Video please. Dont know how necessary ferrite rings are but here'e some info oscarliang.com/ring-esc-ferrite-ring/

[@FRANLAC]

Merci tu fait un "good job" and i love you, it is perfect and so clear, even if we don't speak english ! Have a nice day in Australia ...

[@AndrewNewton]

Glad you can make sense of the video

[@FRANLAC]

@@AndrewNewton Merci Andrew just a question, I saw on forums that the center of gravity, marked under the Wings is not good with a 2200 mAh battery, as advised by volantex It would be further back, about 94 centimeters 37,01 inches. Can you confirm this information to me .. Thank you

[@cnsapam]

Hi Andrew, I have the following Rx. - RX8R PRO - G-RX8 (Has Vario) - XM+ (will use this for Redundancy with ACCST Rx) For Phoenix 2400, I will definitely be using the G-RX8, but I have few Question. 1) Is it even recommended to use XM+ with G-RX8 as redundancy receiver? (I'll be flying in good visual range only). 2) Currenly G-RX8 is having ACCST Firmware. Is it recommended to update it to ACCESS firmware? With changing to ACCESS I can't have redundancy with XM+ for sure. (I am using X9D+ 2019 radio). Will appreciate your feedback and recommendations.

[@AndrewNewton]

I have never tried redundancy setup. Really not needed for LOS flying, only long range FPV. Cant change the X9D+ 2019 to ACCESS as far as I know.

[@cnsapam]

@@AndrewNewton what I meant was updating G-RX8 from ACCST to ACCESS. Just wanted your opinion on is it worth to upgrade G-RX8 to ACCESS firmware? My X9D+ 2019 ISRM supports both ACCST D16 and ACCESS by default.

[@AndrewNewton]

ACCESS is nice but I haven't bothered upgrading becauseI have too many receivers on ACCST. Might make sense if you only have a few

[@MyAceguy]

hi Andrew now you have had the phoenix 2400 for a few weeks is it a good glider to have and how does it fly

[@AndrewNewton]

Not as good for thermalling but a great weight carrying long range FPV. I have done 3 flight videos you may have missed.

[@minimoa1189]

I just got mine today and the build is easy, but for the life of me I can't take the canopy off. Was the black canopy supposed to be connected to the fuselage out of the box? I didn't think so, but mine was, and it's like it's glued in place. I've tried to pry it off with a flathead screwdriver, but this isn't working and I'm afraid I'll damage it if I pry further. Hope you can help!

[@AndrewNewton]

4 Little pins on the black canopy locate into holes in the fuselage, shouldn't be any glue.

[@salvatorealessandrino945]

Hallo andrew are all the esc the same to put the break on greetings

[@AndrewNewton]

Not all the same but most are like this.

[@bruceyork5260]

Hi Andrew, Great build video and enjoyed watching the maiden video. I do have a question, at time stamp ~14.38 when you’re setting up the rudder, you mentioned the need for some extra support for the rudder. Did you end up adding it? I’m assuming the hole in the end of the fuselage is for ventilation? Cheers Bruce

[@AndrewNewton]

No I didn't but it would be better. Maybe a pin and hole type of hinger screwed into the bottom

[@bruceyork5260]

@@AndrewNewton Cheers for the advice.

[@Freebird_67]

Any how To videos on setting up inav on this 2400 plane. I cant find anything. All receiver only setups and that not my game. Need to figure out flaps as well. Never used them and this video went to fast for me to understand what the hell you did with them

[@AndrewNewton]

Check out my INAV playlist

[@propsandwheelsrc1209]

Hi Andrew, what's your general experience with banggood been like? Have the deliveries been in decent time? Are the products damaged?

[@AndrewNewton]

Fast and slow delivery. Some boxes crushed some undamaged. Generally I have no problems ordering but expect planes to have dents

[@AndrewNewton]

You asked about a wobbly motor? Have to remove the motor and tighten the bolts that hold the motor to the plastic mounting disc. Photo in the community tab above.

[@propsandwheelsrc1209]

@@AndrewNewton I did, but then found it was a defective motor because the entire shaft was moving about inside

[@olekolef773]

Hello Does anyone knows if the 2m Wings of the volantex 2000V2 fits on the fuselage of the volantex 2400?

[@AndrewNewton]

No fit, different shape root chords and spar position.

[@gerolddo]

Hi Andrew, will the 2000 or 1600 wing fit on this frame,thank you.

[@AndrewNewton]

No, different wing chords

[@regs3836]

I’m surprised that you elected to put the horn anchor plates what is upside down in my opinion. The little nubs in my opinion are just to add a bit of meat for a better hold. Upside down just crushes the foam and could weaken that area.

[@AndrewNewton]

Nubs facing out? You're probably right Reg, I haven't considered that.

[@MadMike78]

Did you add a flight controller?

[@AndrewNewton]

No, but you could easily.

[@MadMike78]

@@AndrewNewton Thanks for replying. I'm new and still learning how to build these planes. i like to build one for long range flying. I think this model would be good for long flight.

[@jelfadhli520]

hi Andrew can i know what is the best expo and rate for this phoenix 2400mm??

[@AndrewNewton]

100 rate (adjust the pushrod holes if needed) and no expo needed with this big glider.

[@jelfadhli520]

ok thanks for your advise 😊😊😘👍

[@lukethedrifter100]

I wounder what kind of quality the servos are? They sound digital to me, but are they metal?

[@AndrewNewton]

Not metal, they would be cheap plastic analogues I suspect

[@muttbone01]

What do you use to label all your servo leads?

[@AndrewNewton]

Coloured gaffer tape

[@gerolddo]

Hi Andrew,it seems that banggood changed the control horns, yours is done with screw's,mine is a clip it on,save a lot time. Good job from banggood.

[@AndrewNewton]

That's right. I do like the big clip in horns

[@spartan3299]

Very nice build video Sir. Looks like I will be building another of the steadily refined Volantex line. Touch-n-go?

[@AndrewNewton]

Made for touch-n-go with that little wheel

[@sparrowlt]

mmmm.. i wonder if that rear elevator pushrod would be ok for tall grass landings.. I saw a friend once get his rudder ripped off a Dardo because the rudder pushrod was low and passed under the all moving elevator and it got caught in grass somehow

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes could be a problem in tough bushy grass

[@The_Pub_]

Very keen on the flight!!!! Is it still too wet to fly down there mate??? Everywhere else is flooding but we are in massive drought.

[@AndrewNewton]

I got the flights in before the rain luckily

[@bruceaustin7498]

Another great build video Andrew. I see that your flying weight came out at 1650 grams. However that is 500gms more than Banggood advertise. Phoenix 2400 759-3 Flying Weight: 1160g. Any thoughts on that HUGE diference??? Happy flying festive Season Go With the Flow Bruce

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Bruce, same to you. 1160g has to be a typo, unless it's marketing BS to try and sell more? Don't think I have ever seen an accurate flying weight stated in the specs.

[@MikkoKov]

can you use those wings also in Ranger 1600 frame?

[@AndrewNewton]

No, only fits the Ranger and Phoenix 2400

[@paulg.25]

Nice going on this build 👍 How does that Esc calibration work ? I'm very interested what the switch on your radio does ... (I noticed you flipping it a couple of times). Have a good one 😉

[@AndrewNewton]

The switch is a throttle cut for safety. ESC calibration allows the ESC to learn the range of signal sent by the radio. Connect the battery with the throttle stick high, wait for 2 beeps, move throttle stick low, then it's done.

[@tec730]

Hi Andrew, I like your channel ! I crashed my phoenix 2000v1 after 5 years of good services, hundreds and hundreds flights... I loved it, but I've to buy a new glider. Always at VOLANTEX, to find the same pleasure for thermaling in flat land with a light battery, and slope soaring in the wind with ballast, what is the best choice, ASW 28, phoenix 2000 v2, or phoenix 2400 ? Thank for your advice

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks, definitely the Phoenix 2000 V2 is the best all rounder. The ASW28 and 2400 are fine for motoring around or sloping but they are not good thermal gliders. The ASW28 wing stalls very easily and the 2400 is too big and draggy with a tip stall tendency

[@tec730]

@@AndrewNewton Thanks a lot !

[@jackd1582]

@@AndrewNewton I think that may have answered an earlier query😂

[@AndrewNewton]

@@jackd1582 Well spotted Jack. Yes the 2m Phoenix is the best in my opinion.

[@jackd1582]

@@AndrewNewton is there a folding prop that would be ok with a 3s and not overload the motor or ESC?

[@wordreet]

So far, I've always found that more up aileron than down is best, usually as much as double. So if you have 15mm up aileron, 7mm down on the opposite wing. It reduces drag on the raised wing thus helping the turn. Well that's what I read and it's logical. And it seems to improve the flight characteristics of any plane. I'll try it on an RC car next!!! 😋😋😋

[@AndrewNewton]

You have ailerons on a car!? Cool

[@ericoschmitt]

wordreet makes sense, since forcing the wing up takes some energy from the glider, while forcing the opposite wing to go down more should make it turn faster keeping a bit more momentum.

[@jbhosmer]

Hmmm, I just built mine and cannot get a good CG with a 2200 mah battery. It's very tail heavy. CGs just fine with a 4000 4S mounted rearward in the battery compartment, but that's a lot of extra weight. I know that you've probably moved on to other things, but any comments welcome.

[@AndrewNewton]

What do you mean by good cg

[@jbhosmer]

Andrew Newton I’m using the factory CG marks. With the 2200 mah 3S battery max forward, the CG is about 1” behind the factory CG marks.

[@jbhosmer]

Andrew Newton PS. New model has much nicer control horn fasteners. No screws.

[@AndrewNewton]

@@jbhosmer Factory CG is way too far forward, have a look at my maiden video

[@termitehards]

masha Allah... nice build brother, thank you Andrew, I'm liking this bird, very keen to some slope soaring, something I have not tried yet. Question: on the product page there is a camera pod, is that extra?

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks M. The foam camera mount / hatch cover comes with all these Volantex models

[@faktalist]

Hi, do the same main body (plastic) volantex phoenix S vs Phoenix v2?

[@AndrewNewton]

All plastic but different lengths and wing mounts

[@faktalist]

@@AndrewNewton how about volantex ranger in mount wings vs phoenix v2?

[@Woj66]

It is a pity that it is not shown how to paste servos. To be able to pull them out for replacement in the future.

[@AndrewNewton]

Just hot glue. Can easily pull them out with a few drops of denatured alcohol

[@Woj66]

@@AndrewNewton At the earliest opportunity I will try this way. Thank you. :)

[@dronepilot260rc]

I'm contemplating buying one of these for about $200 🇺🇸 Do you feel it's worth the money?

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes, it's a lot of motor glider for that price.

[@arlemooldijk1595]

Mine arrived yesterday, was a very good offer from HobbyKing. Did notice though that the servo-plugs used can be rotated which is not so good. As I did not want to use Y-leads on the ailerons, I used JR-type servo leads from HobbyKing. But the plugs on the wings did not fit easily and were kind of hard to disconnect again from these JR leads. One flap servo lead from one wing was very short, making it more difficult to connect/disconnect. Did anyone else notice these issues also? I'm thinking to replace the plugs and extend the short servo lead with a longer one because I'll have to remove the wings for transport...

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes, some are super tight and others are too loose. Have to shave down the edges sometimes

[@berkie5569]

Hey Andrew, you have probably caught up with this one by now. No need for them thar screws for the horns - use UHU Super Glue. Yep thats right super glue. Where all the others fail UHU is the only one that works every time

[@AndrewNewton]

Nice one Berkie. I use hot glue but foam safe CA is good.

[@berkie5569]

@@AndrewNewton Yes mate, I have used hot melt since I started in this hobby 16 years ago but have found hot melt on foam to plastic will separate in the long term ( a year or more). If you haven't use UHU Super Glue then you're in for a pleasant surprise. Just finished the build on my 2400 and can't get over how good the servos are. Just sitting there and they are all quiet. Quick too. Why are these servos so good when the ones you usually get on PNPs are what you throw out?

[@ukaszwoejko1427]

Thanks for your video. I'm trying to assemble my own one, but I am struggling with connecting the pushrod to the elevator horn. From my perspective, it's impossible to do it in my case, but I would like to make sure and ask you. I've got two longer pushrods which both are have the same length. One of them fits totally fine to the rudder, but the other one is about one centimeter too short, so I can't push the elevator up. Could you tell me if in your case those longer push rods had the same length? Best regards

[@AndrewNewton]

Hi Lukasz. Should be different lengths. Rudder about 14cm and elevator about 16.5cm

[@EnglishTurbines]

Nice looking bird Andrew....its a big un...:)

[@AndrewNewton]

Maybe a little to chunky for a glider?

[@lukethedrifter100]

I'd say it's a glider for a nice stiff wind at the slope, bit heavy to thermal

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes I agree.

[@Nightmareonscamstreet]

Hi Andrew. I was wondering how much flying you’ve had with this glider. I think it’s a dream :-). Have you ever considered installing spoilers ? There was at least one version available a year or so ago. I tried loads of methods of setting up crow braking but when I saw your video on this I realised I was making it much harder than it needed to be. Thanks for your videos.

[@AndrewNewton]

Only a handful of flights, I have other gliders I prefer to fly.

[@jackd1582]

@@AndrewNewton 🤔 the 2m version of this , or something else entirely?

[@valdinoeffting1081]

Thanks

[@didactylos4diddy474]

Nice. I'd like one of these but I'd need to buy a bigger house to find room to hang one up :(

[@AndrewNewton]

Ha yes it is a monster

[@bruceaustin7498]

That is really amazing, and quite horrifying marketing. Can I be a real pain, Andrew, and ask you to weigh the plane without the battery. What lipo are you using? I'm guessing a 2200 3S 35C, but maybe you are using something else? Then just confirm your flying weight again. ( Maybe an error??? No, I realise that is highly unlikely. ) What is making it so heavy do you suppose, Andrew? Go With the Flow Bruce

[@AndrewNewton]

2200 3S Zippy 45C = 186g. Ph 2400 without battery = 1490g It's not abnormally heavy. Compare that to a Radian XL 2.6m (2250g) Multiplex Solius 2.1m (1450g) Heron (1500g min)

[@prototype3a]

If you plug that servo tester into an o-scope, you'll see that it isn't very accurate at all. The "HJ Digital Servo Tester" is the best 'cheap' unit I've tested.

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Drew, I'll check it out

[@jo2lovid]

And will it slope? Well, duh! Looks a nice companion to the Evo 2.6

[@AndrewNewton]

Might be a bit too big and chunky. We shall see

[@malcolmeccles3783]

Yeah if you say so

[@clockmakerify]

Вподобайку, та переглядів каналу.

[@AndrewNewton]

Hello Ukraine

[@clockmakerify]

@@AndrewNewton Привіт, з Новим роком Вас!

[@joecaraco7503]

Andrew, If you unplug the battery prior to attaching the prop, please say so as the newbies may not realize how dangerous it can be not to do so. If not, shame on you. I love your videos. Joe

[@AndrewNewton]

Good advice Joe. Can you remind me for every video? Have you seen the scars on my left hand!

[@malcolmeccles3783]

Make a model from plans or a kit of balsa,ply, that's building !!!!

[@AndrewNewton]

That is proper building

[@jamesturncliff5960]

I should have gotten that glider instead of my ASW 28's

[@AndrewNewton]

The 2000 V2 is the best of the three gliders

[@jamesturncliff5960]

@@AndrewNewton thank you for your time. I'm replacing all the hinges with proper hinges. I laminated the wings and tail and I replace all the servos with metal gear ones. Just waiting for the new spectrum receiver with telemetry to come. I'm not looking forward to programming all the throws Crow breaking and everything on it. I have no idea how. The plans don't even give you the proper throws on the control services

[@AndrewNewton]

Nice mods James. Cant help with Spectrum mixing sorry. The throws dont really matter, it is so big it's not going to over react

[@MyAceguy]

is the 3 flight on youtube

[@AndrewNewton]

Can't you find them?

[@peter.w2340]

I mis the motor build

[@petrokemikal]

Wow 1650g for a 2.4 meter foamy... lol thats a brute !!!

[@barrycole8378]

Andrew. Shame on you. Never, Never, Never, Never, Never, use an adjustable spanner (Wrench), they are only to be used when there is no other way. Bad Andrew.

[@AndrewNewton]

Had to use it Barry, my needle nosed pliers were out of reach and my pipe wrench is too rusted out.

[@barrycole8378]

Ha Ha.....@@AndrewNewton