RC Smart Plane Brushless Motor - Beaver XK DH C-2 A600 RC Airplane - TheRcSaylors

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This sure is a sharp looking rc airplane. Featuring a brushless motor and flight stabilization, this fully ready to fly airplane seems to have it all. Lets see if this rc plane is worth the money and performs well out of the box.
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[@joetheman74]

It's actually a NOSE heavy plane flies poorly, a tail heavy plane flies ONCE. Nate in all fairness to this plane and for those of us who are seriously shopping in this market range right now (that's me) could you please revisit this plane after getting the CG correct? Throw a bigger battery up there and make sure she is balanced and just give us a little update at the end of the cheap plane series please. I read good things about this one on RC Groups but really like to know what you think when it's flying right.

[@scottfirman]

I run a bigger battery and it is an awesome plane. I got mine 2 years ago. I think he got a bad model.

[@hbb3367]

Bixler: "A nose heavy plane flies poorly, a tail heavy plane flies once".

[@FarrellMcGovern]

The De Havilland Canada (DHC) 2 Beaver is one of the most storied bush planes in existence. So much of Canada and Alaska have been opened up by that aircraft since it's inception, and it is still a workhorse of today's Bush. It is one of the best "Low and Slow" STOL aircraft out there, getting into place where most other planes wouldn't dare. It's nice to see a well done representation of the DHC-2 Beaver at such a good price, too!

[@chriscrawford1958]

A nose heavy plane flys poorly, a tail heavy plane flies once!

[@ontariodoublex2713]

Yea they got it wrong lol

[@ecoslast1556]

Nate, you definitely have a narrative gift. I love to watch your videos because of the way you narrate.

[@mbioman]

Love this plane. I've had one for a while now. It and the A430 are fantastic. Works great with a JumperTx or similar with multiprotocol module. (Deviation or OpenTx). A small AIO camera can plug into the available plug too. Even in a decent wind this flies great in stability mode.

[@bobi2582]

You got that the wrong way round buddy. it should be "A nose heavy plane flies badly. A tail heavy plane is unstable and can be unflyable".

[@chriscrawford1958]

Bob I, that’s why it only flies once!

[@Art-jl6pt]

Ordered this today-my first plane- I’m excited:brushless motor and erratic behavior sounds fun to me

[@JoeSnuffie]

I bought this a couple years ago when Banggood had a special price from a US warehouse for $79. It's so easy to fly and plenty of power for a tiny trainer. I can take off, fly and land in my cul-de-sac.

[@richaubele4517]

I have that plane for 3years now and have replaced ALL the foam after many crashes. The only original parts are the electronics and motor! Untill now, I never thought of it as being tail heavy. I will look into that next flight. Thanks for the insight. By the way, you're a lucky guy to have a woman that plays with the same "toys" as you.

[@richaubele4517]

Check out Stormin Norman's comment...

[@Razor-gx2dq]

I know this comment is a month old but I'm planning on replacing the foam parts of this plane, any tips?

[@markdrury7879]

Hi Nate and abbie, took mine out finally for its maiden today using my jumper t16, my first flight too. It was succesful and enjoyd it loads. looking forward to the next

[@blammers]

I'll never forget that mid-air collision you had with a drone recording a flight. Nice flying!

[@winecountryrc2143]

I got this airplane on Christmas. It's my very first rc airplane. I now have about 20 flights with it now. I found the hinges were way too stiff! I had to disconnect the pushrod and manually break in all the control surfaces. This made all the difference in flying. Also clicking the left stick changes the rates from low to high. Once you do this it will roll pretty fast! Also make sure that the plane was actually level when you calibrated the gyro (tail off the ground) Thanks again

[@arthursmith5252]

I was going to going to suggest elevating the tail a little while initializing the gyro.

[@johnlambert654]

A nose heavy plane flies poorly. A tail heavy plane flies once.

[@chadpollman7970]

Bingo! 😎👍 I had to chuckle when Nate got it backward and stumbled as his brain had a “wait, what?” moment. No worries, Nate. Even full-scale pilots acknowledge that 80% of one’s brain capacity seems to disappear as soon as the propeller starts spinning...

[@johnlambert654]

I love your new music choices for your into and outro

[@KenKneknaneek]

To make it fly level, when you turn it on make sure you lift the tail up so it initializes level. Then you will see a difference. Happy Flying

[@flyingchickenrc1653]

Correct 👍 and check cg before you fly

[@jondoe6618]

Just got my first plane today! It is finally here.. It was dark by the time I got home so it is still in perfect shape I mean I have not flown it yet cough cough...Tomorrow will be fun!!!

[@badapple65]

That was an incredible save to your almost a crash landing there. Great job. I’ve been enjoying your channel as I’ve been researching different drones etc on KZbin and your channel Pop’s up having already reviewed most models I’m seeking information for

[@trashboat8530]

you said that wrong. a nose heavy plane flies poorly. a tail heavy plane flys once

[@cliffordvancooney99]

Right that's what i was told.

[@noahtownley6968]

Another great vid keep it up guys

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thanks Noah!! 👍⚓😎

[@stellerate]

Another great plane for another great video!👍⚓👍

[@alfredpaish9811]

I have flown drones and helicopters but i have never flown a plane and i plan on changeing that this year so im really watching your vids this week

[@jeffjohnson1861]

This is my go-to plane for quick flights from my driveway. I live at the end of a cul-de-sac at the end of a 100 yard street and this is perfect for flying with those bounds. It's powerful enough to handle the wind that brushed planes in this size can't.

[@rcexplorers24]

I love flying in coldasacks lol can't do the fast planes though

[@jordantalkio4024]

This was my first plane, i love it. Little touchy to get used to in 3D mode, but it brought me from beginner to being able to do rolls loops and stalls. Mine does not fly tail heavy like this one. Dont like how small the wheels are, have to find nice hard place to land and take off from. Other than that its awesome

[@TheTootie52]

Thanks Saylors for the fun review!!! 💟👍😘

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thank you so much for always tuning in and just being amazing ❤👍⚓😎

[@IanFlyinGremlinRCNZ]

I have one of those in my collection and they are a great little flyer, and great in a bit of a breeze to..you can hover..can be a little touchy when not in stable mode

[@storminnorman621]

I found when setting the gyro make sure the plane (fuselage) is level, not sitting on ground on the tail wheel, and you won't have a tail heavy flight. Plane will be balanced. FYI... this is my first trainer and I'm having a blast. I agree the wheels are small for grass takeoff and landing. Love the stabilization with the option to go into 3D mode.

[@richaubele4517]

AH-Ha ! Maybe that's why mine seemed "tail heavy". Great advice, Thanks.

[@rogerhartzell544]

I just ordered one waiting on it to arrive. Thank you so much for the Gyro information. I also read somewhere to activate the dry rose. You have to hit the throttle on and off to activate the gyros hold the plane, then hit throttle to set the gyros?

[@rogerhartzell544]

Ps forgot to mention I paid $129 RTF motion, RC

[@johnmullen2017]

You need to ditch that radio guys,I have this plane bound to my jumper t16 and it flies so much better,it seems to trim better with a decent radio,great video guys😉

[@winecountryrc2143]

I also modified it to accommodate the floats off of the HH umx timber. It flies great with the floats too!

[@mikejurnak4253]

I love Budget plane week making me really want one 👊✌️

[@Georgewrigley]

Awesome 👍😊✈️

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Nice review and cool little plane

[@TheRcSaylors]

Thanks Island!! 👍⚓😎

[@donharsh5469]

Hey that looks great 😊 guys I'm enjoying this video 😁

[@bigphil6980]

will you be re flying this after you fix the tail heaviness as I would like to get one but not as it is

[@paulg.25]

It's on sale @ Banggood now ! Around $80 if I remember correctly; so worth to have a look at again 😉 And if you don't like the controller that comes with it, you can always bind it to an OpenTX or EdgeTX (RadioMaster/Jumper/etc.) radio 😎

[@darkness0334]

Have you considered a Jumper transmitter? Multiprotocal including futaba s-fhss and if you aren't afraid of opentx theres the jumper t12 and jumper t16's. If you prefer a simpler interface then theres the jumper t8 with deviation software which is WAY easier and both setups have very simple to use multiprotocal setup that are very well documented.. could breath new life into this model and the last xk model without costing a ton of cash for a low end futaba.. Just a suggestion.. Thanks for the share and the budget plane week.. Totally rocks!

[@jazzukes]

The saying is “A nose heavy plane flies poorly, a tail heavy plane flies once!” It did not seem that it was tail heavy. That would have made it porpoise more.

[@salpappalardo9389]

Dude like

[@markcloudchaser874]

A nose down plane will crash again lol..I tried to end it for you Abbey.. Good Job..it looks very cool.

[@jimbrogden6661]

Good afternoon guys. hope ya'll are well. couple questions. did you find your a600 to be really tail heavy? also, on your s720 sport where did you set your CG? Thanks for what you do !

[@Tuidkskiwjdhdbd]

Looks cool

[@warmiceUT]

Nice video, I have this plane so time ago. It seems to be the Tx and stabilization mode isn't really good. I bounded with my Futaba 18SZ, and been flying without stabilization, and it fly great in this setup.

[@michaelsherman1018]

Glad you experienced same things I did, purchased from MRC. It’s ok in stability mode but it’s not fun. Waco UMX Is fun to fly but you need a radio.

[@johnschulte8262]

Love you guys

[@kevintrappen8007]

Still gotta wait to see what else you have to show! I really want a new small plane!

[@scottfirman]

I have had many small UMX planes and that plane is nice. It takes a bit to get used to it but once you do, it's a blast. I fly mine often.

[@skymaster547]

I love what you guys are doing with these economical planes and introducing these and reviewing them, in my opinion, should continue. How about changing things up a bit and do a giant scale foamie? At least, once? I know Nate is perfectly capable of flying one as they are usually more stable. Safe technology is available on most of the EFlite planes and they are so awesome! Just a suggestion as I would like to see the biggies too.

[@alangentry6295]

I think you're Right just tail heavy you get c g right it will fly good

[@winecountryrc2143]

Make sure that battery is as far forward as you can get it in the tray. I used some adhesive velcro to keep it up there!

[@iangordon5543]

Did you calibrate the flight stabilizer??

[@headlesspg9451]

Love it

[@MonstroLab]

Mine came with the prop shaft axis severely angled downward, i read this is normal but could this be the reason for the reports of being a bit tail heavy? i repositioned mine with Gorilla glue but im not sure it was a good idea, i havent flown it yet

[@MSmith-jf5wo]

I have the "Older Model" of the same plane (last year). Flies great, but really "twitchy" if flown out of stabilization mode. (Got it for $62 - plus $20 shipping - from their USA Warehouse. 4 days...!)

[@charlesparmele]

De Havilland Beaver! I see them flying around here all the time. Kenmore Air uses them, they take off from Lake Washington and fly all around to places near Seattle. I have seen them take off from the water and it’s so cool. Now if this had floats it would be perfect.

[@charlesparmele]

Nate keeps cracking up and it is cracking me up.

[@racecar021872]

I love my UMX Timber, just flew two batteries through it tonight. It was getting dark and the lights looked so cool, looks just like a real plane. These cant compare to them, for the price and what you get.

[@wolfyk95]

Different thing, this is 3/4 the price rtr as the Timber is bnf, this is also smaller and marketed even more beginner.

[@seantelechannel]

wow loved it cheep brushless motor airplane

[@TheRcSaylors]

Yeah this is a great airplane 😃👍⚓😎

[@baeschler]

Pretty plane.

[@andrewtull341]

Mine weighs twice as much now as it did when I bought it, styrofoam breaks really easily so mine is half glue. But it does fly well.

[@LuisGarciaFLYINGLIFE]

Yes junk foam.

[@stickboyfpv4742]

Do you guys knowww If I would be able to install a receiver of my own on this sucker?! Thanks!

[@borbleborb4586]

How long did it take to arrive after ordering?

[@rcexplorers24]

Pretty good might wanna put diffrent wheels on it though

[@detroit19531]

How do you assign expo on your remote control I have a free sky

[@smaroulis]

HI, love your work. Only comment, is that I would mix unboxing videos with flight, not one or the other, I end up skipping alot of flight. Keep it up!

[@yendra_efendi]

Wu uuuu very good friends .. very beautiful place so I want to make it like that greetings from Indonesia

[@david91fpv80]

Looks exactly like my (original orange) Flyzone DHC-2 beaver, but on a smaller scale.

[@TheObsessedGardener]

A nose heavy plane flies poorly, a tail heavy plane flies once.

[@karlp.9171]

I always thought I would hear Josh from flite test say: "A tail heavy plane will fly once but a nose heavy plane might fly poorly but it will fly again!"?

[@DrWenChannel]

Can someone please recommend some better lipo batteries that is compatible with this plane that can have longer flight time? Thanks!

[@rickmcdole2389]

I agree that the Volantex 4-channel model seems like a much better choice for a first timer.

[@Tomb13]

Again great review... but what happened to redeeming yourself without crashing lol? Just a friendly teaser lol. Looks like a fun lil plane though. Thank you again guys. Loved it ;)

[@rajeshbhosale8526]

Can is use a 500 mah battery??

[@Magic3DPrinting]

Could you please do thesame series with drones? I’m looking to get some people into drones so I need to find a good starter drone and I really trust your recommendations! Good to hear Abby is getting some plane flying time! 🥳🥳

[@MotorMenaceFPV]

If your still looking, the emax tinyhawk freestyle is a nice place to start, although custom builds are funner.

[@johnreed5306]

Re. Tail Heavy Is it possible that when you calibrated the stabilization, you did so with the tail down on the ground and the nose up - 3-point position.? Seems like that would establish a nose-high flight profile that you’d need to fight.

[@MotorMenaceFPV]

That's exactly what the problem is. I was watching from home thinking the same thing.

[@russelllawson3284]

Great video. I'm new to flying but learn things really fast. I'm searching your video channels to see if you have EVER flown a V22 OSPREY..??????? This will more than likely be my first purchase from Horizon Hobby but if like to see what YOUR opinion is on this particular plane...

[@raffey104]

actually is good rc airplane. I have this 2 years old and still in good shape. XK is the best quality with FUTABA FHSS frequency and I love it

[@DrWenChannel]

Just curious, how would this Beaver compare to the "HobbyZone Sport Cub S 2 RC Airplane (RTF)" for the first RC airplane? Which one would be a better buy? Can you put floats on the A600? Thanks!

[@catchdaweasel]

Ive got the sport cub s2 and absolutely love it. also have the carbon cub s2 and it's a decent plane but rough for beginning. Love the sport cubs. they almost fly themselves.

[@emmettrowe5164]

There is no comparison..the hobbyzone sport cub S2 is much, much better..and thats why the price has gone UP..for that RTF PLANE..

[@incubrian]

i see nate. i see XK. i see my fav things. i buy.

[@emmettrowe5164]

Hello again my friends..with this plane you should show the beginner your modifications build for this plane and test flight after..to confirm this plane as a yes or no for beginners that like this Plane..😊👍👍👍👍👍..and ps show the unboxing and build..and how the transmitter works for adjusting everything..that to is needed for us beginners out here..😊👍👍👍

[@Ollie-oe6ng]

Suggestion you should go to a local hobby store and try to find a good budget plane for budget week

[@TheRcSaylors]

We feature a wide variety of things on our channel, some of which are from hobby shops! Sadly, our LHS isnt that local and they are phasing out planes. We do not support that.

[@dalebolen2362]

Not sure how long you have been flying and not to be too critical but unlike me there are a lot of beginners out here. Using the terms tail heavy and nose heavy refer to the plane as it sits static on the ground. I would rather have a slightly nose heavy plane any day. That goes for full scale also. If you are referring to flying then it is either trimmed nose low or nose high. You should always do a balance check prior to flight. Its very easy by measuring 1/3 back from the leading edge near the fuselage and checking the balance. I do love your videos and the De Havilland Beaver is a very nice flying plane. I have the 60 inch Lady Esther and of all my planes including my Fun Cub and my SIG Cadet Senior the Beaver flies smoother and easier. I am not trying to be judgemental just wanted to add some good comments. Keep up the good reviews and keep landing on the tires not on the windshield.

[@graymatter45]

I have that beaver. I really like it, but, it is brittle . I have a multi protocol module in my FRsky qx7s and I bound this plane to it.

[@timwambeke9938]

Ok so for me, A beginner what is the difference between the beaver and carbon cub? Because they look the same except color scheme.

[@paulcucit2786]

The Beaver is a much older design and has a radial engine, hence the large cylindrical nose cowling. The Carbon Cub has an inline engine, like almost all modern planes, giving it a more streamlined look with a smaller nose cowling. Another major difference in the R/C versions that the RCSaylors have tested is the size... the Carbon Cub is over twice the size of this DHC-2. And of course the transmitter included with the RTF version of the Cub is MUCH better than this toyish one.

[@sidedpencil9388]

Eflite Twin otter next? 😄😎 that was my friends fist plane and now he has the eflite f 15 👍✈️⚓️

[@TheWinger1008]

They must be popular. Now they are $180 :-(

[@direwolf3972]

It's sad a $100 plane's now $180, unbelievable

[@lespaulr6]

Just bought it for 109$

[@wildeninja2836]

@@lespaulr6SO WHAT?! OBVIOUSLY THE LINK IS TRASH LOL

[@PsychoticBovine]

Nice beaver.

[@sbron99]

You’re telling me a beaver can fly??!!😆

[@SeenOnTvSale]

What do you recommend for 1st beginners I've flown gliders but want to go to next level

[@markmisener1207]

You can't go wrong with this Aircraft. It has three modes. Beginner, intermediate and expert. As long as you make sure its in the beginner mode before you take off, its exactly what you're looking for. 👍👍 www.horizonhobby.com/product/airplanes/hobbyzone--1/ready-to-fly/sport-cub-s-v2-rtf-with-safe-hbz44000

[@rcexplorers24]

Sport cub s is great for beginner's

[@bennycooke7497]

I had both the edge and the beaver. Yessss, flew very squirrely and the bever broke when the landing gear caught the grass on landing. Half in to at the landing gear. The edge was so fast. Wow.. flew into a bird when I made a fast low pass over the stock tank. Neither survived . Oh, I’ve still got all the stuff to put in another body. Maybe one of those big Walmart gliders. It needs to be slowed down. That tiny body with that powerful brushless engine is way too much.

[@kentlam9374]

How about omphobby s720 and t720

[@10OZDuster]

where do you buy parts if something breaks ?

[@butchohare8951]

motionrc.com has spare parts for this

[@graymatter45]

A nose heavy plane flys poorly. A tail heavy plane flys once.

[@rosepierce9744]

Mine flies great not tail heavy at all with the stock batteries

[@TheRcSaylors]

Check out the XK DH C-2 A600 RC plane here: bit.ly/2Uz8gej This sure is a sharp looking rc airplane. Featuring a brushless motor and flight stabilization, this fully ready to fly airplane seems to have it all. Lets see if this rc plane is worth the money and performs well out of the box. Disclosure: This description box contains affiliate links. Check out the XK DH C-2 A600 RC plane here: bit.ly/2Uz8gej Extra Battery: bit.ly/2OAM6EN The products in this video are rated for ages 14+.

[@KeepEvery1Guessing]

A tail heavy plain flies well. A nose heavy plane digs a well.

[@donharsh5469]

Cool 😎 cool 👍

[@jeremyeaton89]

How does this compare to the hobby zone sport cub s2?

[@jeremyeaton89]

I actually bought this plane and find it more difficult/wonky to fly than the s2. But it's faster/more acrobatic. It's also quite often 5-12mph winds where I live *shrug*. Still getting used to it!

[@jeremyeaton89]

Also (sadly) it's a bit more brittle than the s2. I've managed to damage it just transporting it. a bit disappointing... a delicate orange beaver :D

[@jeremyeaton89]

but the flight time is pretty good! 15 minutes vs 7

[@sowmithrigadiraju2672]

So the s2 is a better beginner plane

[@InterWebGuy99]

The sport cub s2 is so slow and docile, there's not much comparison. Easy to crash this one; the s2 is way more likely to still be in one piece after a few flights.

[@jenningsharrison9873]

Yes

[@Andy-df5fj]

The saying if quoted properly is wrong. A bit nose heavy is far more forgiving than is a bit tail heavy. Tail heavy tends to be squirrely and out of control while nose heavy tends to be sluggish. Go extreme either way and it's not flyable either way.

[@thefamjaycrew3901]

Late squad tonight lol 😀😀😀⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️

[@TheRcSaylors]

Fam Jay in the house!! 👍⚓😎

[@stellerate]

I think you're still kinda early! Lol 😂 besides, it's better to be late than to never show up! Cheers!🥂👍⚓👍

[@KeepEvery1Guessing]

Angle of incidence is too low for the air foil at that Reynolds number. Adding nose weight will just make it take more elevator to get to that angle of attack (or even more since more weight means higher wing loading), which is needed to maintain altitude. Another factor is that if you initialize the stabilization in the 3 point attitude then it may be fighting you to keep it in the initialization attitude. Try initializing with the tail up in a more normal attitude. But beware that if that works, it's going to fly faster, and you may have to land it out of flight stabilization mode in order achieve an appropriate landing attitude. Not that you guys do the conventional 12 inch to the foot scale type landings any way (stabilized approach, hold it just off the runway, reduce power, eventually reduced speed causing it to sink onto ground, on the edge of stall -- go watch some Trent Palmer landings).

[@RSRS-ws3px]

Just realized I have this plane still in the box, just like the 70mm edf F16 I have! Time for less buying and more flying!