Review | XK A600 - DHC-2 BEAVER

[@SammSheperd]

This is the first thing I ever agreed to do a review on, but it took until just now for them to get the product back in stock. I am avoiding most review opportunities and I'm very picky. I am curious to know what my audience thinks of review videos such as this.

[@RealEngineering]

It's a cool product and you showed it in an interesting way, if you can keep doing that and keep it fresh then go for it.

[@solonimbus_yt]

There's nothing wrong with reviewing something, as long as you're up front if it's a sponsored review and you give your honest opinion. Matthias Wandel has some reviews on his channel that are good examples, where the sponsor just wants exposure and the reviewer gets to say whatever they want.

[@averagejoe6031]

That was a very nice review. I have seen other reviews on hat but this was the best one. He thing I like about your videos is that you don't spend too much time on humor and you know what your talking about. I know you are more of a scratch built guy but maybe do some more. I'm not asking to completely stop doing scratch builds but a few more review. Another thing I like is that you give the info direct and to the point and give just the right amount of details. You explain how the things work. The main plus about you is that you have a diverse look on things and a diverse knowledge. Because you are a full scale pilot and an rc pilot and know a little about engineering you can give the info and compare them. Ps- have you ever thought about taking a career in aeronautical engineering. I think it would work for you.

[@averagejoe6031]

That review was great. If your going to do more in the future, just remember(not that you were in this video because you weren't) don't be biased like josh bixler from flite test.

[@mrmojorisingii]

Great review. Only constructive criticism is that I would have preferred to hear the "provided for me" disclaimer at the beginning rather than end.

[@RealEngineering]

The beaver is such an awesome plane.

[@SammSheperd]

Oh they're so cool. Not efficient, but so cool! They cost about $300/hr to operate, and most operators charge $700/hr. But it carries 8 people and can easily load 55 gallon barrels!

[@RealEngineering]

Yeah I just find the ruggedness of it really appealing. Them and the Piper/Super Cub are just awesome. Watching them land is amazing

[@georgeyaknowthegeorgeyeathatme]

I love both your channels, I also love planes

[@georgeyaknowthegeorgeyeathatme]

My top 3 planes would have to be the P51D, DHC-2 Beaver like this one, and of course the A12(lesser k own but faster and more inefficient SR-71)

[@Electobat]

Incredible aircraft the beaver, they are often the aircraft of choice when the elements are against you. Great vid mate.

[@supermonkayman]

oh and I can dig this type of video, it can help beginners like me decide what to buy

[@NukaCub]

Appreciate the review. My other hobbies take up the little free time I have but a kit like this is tempting

[@Boemel]

Beste feature is the foam box you can build a second plane with :D

[@bdouble338]

perfect review. you told everything i wanted to know about this plane. thats pretty rare in rc reviews in my opinion

[@Aegrim]

Hey Sam, can you please put together a hobbyking basic parts shopping list? I want to build my own planes but picking which receivers and which servos etc is a bit overwhelming with all the choice. Thanks

[@SammSheperd]

I may try and do that. If other experienced people want to make one too that would be cool. At this point I've just been reusing stuff for so long.

[@kevinouellette1893]

That’s awesome. Good stuff Explained it much better then all the other videos I ve seen.

[@Ramatorix]

What a great to the point video. Have you hand any parts fail?

[@MichailShaposhnikov]

That drive-by clip starting at 5:53 was really cool. =) (I mean the whole video was cool, but that part especially.)

[@SammSheperd]

Thanks! And it was so much fun to do!

[@Kriya369]

do u know what empty small jacks of receiver board is for?

[@electromaniac03]

i love beavers too

[@averagejoe6031]

You have a pilot's license right? What class of pilot are you. Did you take the sport, recreational, or private. I'm working on my private pilot's license.

[@SammSheperd]

Hi Joseph! That's awesome that you're working toward your PPL! I hope you have the motivation and funding to finish it! I am an ASEL CFI and I have my multi-engine commercial add on checkride July 1st!.

[@averagejoe6031]

That great Sam. I'm doing it through the was young eagles program. Thanks for the reply.

[@adhikarabudhyhartono7016]

Great review. I didn't think that you could get a full-featured brushless plane for under $100. Maybe I'll go for one.

[@beast_slayer-bf9yg]

Say I'm in 3d mode and wind pushes the plane can I just switch to 6g and save the plane?

[@anasosa4966]

Yes

[@sojadeouro3484]

Yup, its like a panic button

[@RuudyL]

I have one, for the price its nice, just a shame that Xk did not use a better quality foam

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

+1! If XK/WLToys chose to update this to EPP foam they'd have an instant winner.

[@safetydoge]

taquan air?

[@luckydubeinrc5165]

Hi Sam I like that little plane :) Hope you are keeping well, safe flying. Johan

[@supermonkayman]

is it possible to bind to your own transmitter?

[@SammSheperd]

The receiver is futaba s-fhss. It will bind with another futaba transmitter

[@supermonkayman]

+Samm Sheperd (SNRS) thanks for the reply!

[@stickman3214]

I love the DHC-2 too. Heck, it's even in my profile picture!

[@guitartec]

I just ordered an A600 from GearBest. Can you tell me what uprated battery I can use to get more filght time, and I'm wondering if it will also give the motor additional power? I'm expecting no. Also, GearBest no longer seems to carry a lot of parts for the Beaver. Just a few.

[@SammSheperd]

I found the flight time to be more than enough, and I doubt you can fit a much bigger battery in there.

[@guitartec]

I won't have the ability to charge out at the field, so I want the largest capacity battery I can find. Are you talking about physical size when you say bigger, b/c I found a few 7.4V batteries that appear to be similar in size to the origial, but they have like 1200mAh. I'm not sure what battery specs I need to follow other than the 7.4V.

[@SammSheperd]

Well, you could try and fit a 400mah 2s in there, check the connector type. But the best option in my opinion is to get more of the same battery

[@guitartec]

Yeah, I just ordered 2 more oem batteries on BangGood.com. Wish GearBest had more parts for this plane. Their prices are usually better.

[@sawajiri100]

Very very nice RC plane XK brand win here 😃

[@averagejoe6031]

Gearbest is awesome. They have so many deals. Do an epesode on gearbest the and the top deals they have. They have flash sales and like this one they had a 3d ultra micro quad. The original price was around 50 bucks. They have a limited time deal for 10 bucks. That's crazy! There is one thing thing that's weird that on some of their products you can choose the color but the price varys by which color you chosse. Nice review. I subscribed a cupe days ago. Made the right choice.

[@jere473]

Hi Samm, I know this is a little bit off topic, but as you're a pilot i though i might ask, what advice can you give someone who has a really bad fear of flying? The review was great by the way.

[@hayd7371]

cool! what's the battery life like for this?

[@SammSheperd]

+Hayden Kibble it's actually up around 15 minutes!

[@paude8243]

How much does the battery last? 300 mAh seems little..

[@SammSheperd]

Pretty long actually, small battery for a small plane

[@paude8243]

Yes! 300 mAh would last like 8mins in a small drone.

[@averagejoe6031]

Hey, for your next review of you do one how about the wl toys f949 Cessna 182 from gearbest. It is around 30 dollars, it is an rtf, it is 3 channel, and I hear it a pretty decent trainer or even first airplane for what the price is. They sell spare parts like spare motors, props, wings control horns and receiver/ servos/ esc board things. I know your a d.i.y guy but think about it.

[@isaaclyonsf1]

Joe H.S, that was my first plane! I recommend it for the price, I never broke anything, and I used to "abort" by lawn darting it😃.

[@yekuukey5592]

Your vids are so cool ! I learned a lot of new useful stuff ! Thank you. I'am from Russia sorry for my English

[@SammSheperd]

+satsomen ahmerov thanks so much! Your English sounds great!

[@jotttn]

Great review 😊 nice little plane - gotta get one now!!!

[@jotttn]

Does it have a decent range?

[@SammSheperd]

+jon alford it has a range of farther than you're comfortable flying it. I don't have a number though.

[@averagejoe6031]

Hey Sam, what does (SNRS) stand for?

[@SammSheperd]

+Joseph st.germain Hi, those are my initials.

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

Nice little plane!

[@king.kthebest6158]

I REALLY WANT THIS

[@RudyVanquickelberghe]

Nice review!!

[@hchan15]

This is a good review I'm buying one

[@elsby]

ha ha ha ha "I saw a lot of beavers up there" lol

[@poobertop]

I hate buying pre-made planes, I'm more of a scratch builder. But I can make an exception for a plane this good, for that price.

[@kanarimentos7056]

you wrong not good quality also motor is 1405KP BUR NICE REVIEW

[@swanandb]

How you connect the camera and which camera is it ????