Skyhunter 1800 maiden

[@dementia0090]

Andrew, I love your videos and choice of planes. I too love wind riders, and odd plane designs. I'm a little behind but love these powered gliders, anything that will give me a good 30 minute or longer flight. I'm just finished my last brain cancer radiation treatment (#12) and the plan is to restart chemo in a month after I get an MRI to see about fighting the cancer in my body. I've been battling cancer since 2011. Right now, my body coordination with my hands, balance, brain and eyesight are not good. I have no energy or appetite for food. I just finished building my new Skyhunter 1800mm 3 weeks ago with some of the mods that have been presented in several different KZbins and can't wait to get her in the air, with the Runcam2 recording her onboard flight! Hopefully I will be able to fly in a couple of weeks. Take care, Thank You for your videos, they have been very helpful!

[@AndrewNewton]

That's a hard battle Ricky, hope the treatment is successful. Thanks for watching and best wishes for a better year ahead

[@roadstar499]

What beast...not a fan of planes where i can't launch and fly myself...great demo.. 😊

[@Wings_of_foam]

I used to kitesurf and your intro gave me bad memories as I started with a 12 and 16m2 kite from 2004 haha. Really bad safety and it could pull your arms off, but you learn about the power of the wind when your lines are some 26 meters long. Now I finally started with an XK A800 glider and I think that's enough for me :)

[@AndrewNewton]

Ha, my arms are aching just thinking about big kites and windsurfing.

[@chadman2275]

I've fiberglassed my hunter and put a 6s setup thing is absolutely ridiculous!! cheers mate!!

[@AndrewNewton]

Performance on 6S would be stunning

[@aerofpv2109]

Arguably the greatest all weather FPV platform on the market. Such a great monster that can handle everything thrown at it which is also my favorite FPV airplane. Great look Andrew ... thanks chap.

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes I love twin boom pushers, but this needs some mods to be right

[@rodeopilot7495]

Big skyhunter the grandaddy of FPV , still one of the best 👍👍👍👍

[@bomberaustychunksbruv4119]

The BIG CADILLAC!, Still flying mine!!!, and its the origional one! ha.

[@flyinflea]

Nice solid maiden in choppy conditions Andrew. I love the SH, she's such a versatile plane and with a few re-inforcements there isn't a lot she can't handle (i've pulled hard out of a 99mph verticle dive with no problems!). My favourite plane in my fleet. Welcome to the SH club mate....enjoy!

[@AndrewNewton]

Might be my favourite of the larger FPV platforms

[@madsloper]

I've laminated the tailplane and wings with 5 mil which helps to stiffen the elevator. I would suggest a smaller prop in the 12x6 range; although, it depends on your motor setup. Also, a "prop stop" helps to prevent the prop blades from folding too far back causing the start up out of balance issue. The SH can candle 13,000 mah for hand launches; any more and you will want to add landing gear or a big toss off a slope. Have fun and happy flying!

[@AndrewNewton]

Yep I've just done exactly what you suggest and a non folding prop. Testing again soon

[@NOXFPV]

Sound like a lawnmower. Cool video.

[@upperechelon3456]

Great Maiden of the Sky Hunter 1800 Andrew. It looks like she has the ability to cover a long distance at a modest throttle setting say around 50%. Large control surfaces make this an excellent long range FPV platform. It handles turbulence quite well [as any long range FPVer] should. Looks like you have cool weather down under during your [winter]. Cheers Florida USA

[@thenatedog]

Really like this plane. Nice having some room to get your hands in and work on stuff compared to a small plane. Was happy to see your side toss. Im working on a big plane right now and am trying to think of how to launch as i hate landing gear.

[@AndrewNewton]

Great to have so much space and it does have the power and glide to launch quite easily

[@januszpolski4228]

Really amazing flight of this plane! Good job Andrew!

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks a lot!

[@livinggood5545]

Andrew that plane looked big on your work bench but when you was holding it outside at the beginning of the video..... dang she looked big. Really under estimated the size. Them wings was a shakin during that flight for sure. Awesome maiden.

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes, needs a person in the picture for comparison

[@Starbuckin]

Congrats! Yeah, you need to do the Kevlar fabric and CA reinforcement on the tail and would help on the bottom as well.

[@kenoath007]

Great job sending that beast up in those conditions, look forward to watching your the mods video.

[@didactylos4diddy474]

That's definitely BIG and, from the on-board, just a little wobbly. (I see you've attended to that though) Nice to watch flying even in those conditions. I watching the wings moving whilst you were setting it up and realised that, given the size, that was a tad draughty.

[@Rando104854]

I need to get that prop for my SkyHunter... Love the plane, a really great platform for FPV and long range. Great video would love to see more on the SkyHunter.

[@AndrewNewton]

Don't think that prop is right for this 800kV motor, probably suit 500kV. Mod and flight videos coming soon

[@timeanspace]

I cannot believe you flew in that weather! I was waiting all day to fly!!

[@AndrewNewton]

This was Tuesday am, not the best conditions

[@timeanspace]

I am going to have to come down and watch you fly to learn some skills! maybe once my boxler is built

[@timeanspace]

I definitely need to come and watch you fly to learn some tricks! I would have come home with a bag of foam! Maybe once my Boxler is complete

[@olliea6052]

That was a good video. Boy the booms move around a lot eh? Would laminate on the wings help stiffen things up? It always looked like a fragile way to attach a tail.

[@AndrewNewton]

I have taped up the wing and tail surfaces now, see how she goes

[@DutchRC]

Nice going Andrew :) Good to see it was so easy to launch! A CF rod between the vertical-stab tips maybe, to stiffen them up a bit?

[@AndrewNewton]

Laminated them and much improved now. I'd love to shorten the booms so it fits in the car better, but need to experiment

[@plainsplanes9246]

Nice job in the wind. The wind is your friend..

[@AndrewNewton]

Constant companion at this time of year

[@cirandavideo]

Beautiful Plane.

[@kostasdaffy]

Nice, i think the screws for the propeller are tight.

[@AndrewNewton]

Probably, I have changed to a smaller non folding prop

[@johanhoahm]

You need blade stopper

[@jharwinbarrozo]

definitely need a blade stopper. That would be disastrous up on air, when you suddenly throttle up from zero thr.

[@Smt_Glaive]

this is like the 4th time ive come back to this vid...great airpane

[@AndrewNewton]

It is impressive.

[@GroundControlRC]

Nice big plane ;-) I have the micro SkyHunter and still need to make time to put it together. The flaps worked out great! Happy Flying!

[@AndrewNewton]

Didn't even need elevator compensation

[@smackfpv]

Nice maiden Andrew. One of my favourite big fpv planes. I was about to recommend a smaller non folding prop but in reading noticed you had changed it already. The over head one handed throw works well with this one for me. Even with bad shoulder I find it quite easy.

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes it just lifts off easy powered up now

[@jobayerjobayer1056]

Andrew I have seen you're depron wing video I have made one but I'm having a problem placing the servo in the tail

[@christiankostka480]

Hey, really like the setup with the folding prop! Wich prop adapter are you using for the maytag folding props? I already got some but they do not fit to the props...

[@AndrewNewton]

I think I had to use the prop adapter from a Sonic motor glider, but I no longer have either plane. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@adarsfpv]

@@AndrewNewton great plane😍 Can I know how much flight time did you got with 3000mah or 3000mah*2

[@chrisgate200]

That is a beast of an aircraft... you need to get a take off sled made for it. You'll put your back out throwing that every launch..

[@AndrewNewton]

Ha, you're right. Maybe a catapult

[@JoshWeaverRC]

I need to start doing glide test as gracefully as yours. Maybe more throw.

[@AndrewNewton]

A lot of head wind helped in this video

[@jayfpv9376]

I'm thinking of doing iNav Autolaunch to keep my fingers in one piece. Currently looking for a good video on how to set it up. Do you have one? Loved your video.

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes, have a look through my iNav playlist. I think I did it on the Bixler

[@fpvall4693]

Do You like this more then the volantex ranger 2000 . I want one with inav and crossfire on 1.3ghz fpv .but do not know what is better. I am coming from quadcopters but love to fly longer then 20 min . I have try the z84 last year but it was a disaster so now i want to try a bigger plane.maybe you can help a little Thanks in advance

[@AndrewNewton]

I like flying the Ranger 2000 better, it's much more efficient, but it cant carry the big batteries or fit lots of FPV gear like the SW 1800 can.

[@fpvall4693]

The ranger is still good for a hour flighttime or not?

[@AndrewNewton]

I can get about 45min with the 4s 3000 so 1hr would be possible using a 5000

[@anthonylong601]

Another great review sir. Displaying skill and courage in very average flying conditions.

[@AndrewNewton]

And foolishness!

[@tommycheshire5508]

It has been a while since I have watched you fly. I gave up on the hobby since I could not find an instructor, sad. What camera are you currently using on the planes? Tommy

[@AndrewNewton]

Mobius C2 or Runcam2 4k

[@dejanzvonar2248]

Very nice 0 THR glide,..I never tried this with mine but I do carry FPV gear and a 10.000 4S Multistar brick for med-long range FPV. TOW of mine is about 3kg. At launch I give it about 50% THR, throw it in the wind and give it 100% THR. Do consider reinforcing the tail section,.. most of us Skyhunter flyers use kevlar cloth + thin CA. Happy Flying ;)

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks Dejan. I now have balsa elevator and laminated tail surfaces, much stiffer.

[@sneakysnek8416]

Can it fly through Mozambique?

[@AndrewNewton]

Cant see why not

[@kerrycorcoran4885]

@andrew, where is your Rx located? I don't see any antenna's...

[@AndrewNewton]

Just pushed back under the wing for this flight. I eventually taped the antennas to the floor and side wall for best reception.

[@inspiredbyinspire9234]

I checked the price on this, its actually pretty decent. thats a really good flight. I like this plane

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes great price if you can get cheap shipping

[@HowToDIYRc]

Redicules big twin boom i love it 😃 shut fly really good in bad weather....added to playlist 😎

[@AndrewNewton]

Love the way it looks in the sky

[@HowToDIYRc]

Me too love huge planes they fly better in windy conditions that the micro planes 🖒Andrew Newton

[@suethomas2132]

Nice to run into you today. Like your video. Regards Andrew Thomas

[@AndrewNewton]

Hello Andrew and Sue, nice to chat. Hope your holiday goes well

[@trullsfpv855]

Nice car Andrew

[@AndrewNewton]

It's no drag racer but a perfect plane carrier.

[@prestonshute7243]

What a beast, that prop looks scary. That one isn't for me. I usually launch and the power up on most of my planes too. Hope you see some better weather soon. Always enjoy your channel and thank you for all your time it takes to publishing them. Cheers

[@AndrewNewton]

Thanks for watching and commenting, wouldn't be worth the effort without the interaction

[@jianzanella]

What time of flight do you get with him?

[@AndrewNewton]

20 minutes

[@Pabkojdim]

Whats the range?

[@AndrewNewton]

My transmitter range is >1.5km

[@cudacore3086]

is it Styrofoam?

[@AndrewNewton]

@@cudacore3086 They call it EPO

[@fpvall4693]

Thnx i have a 4s 3700mah so i will try that frist then.i just order the ranger 2000 pnp to start with . And will put inav in later .I do have omnibus fc and gps .cant wait start flying 😉

[@EnglishTurbines]

Well done Andrew in that awful weather....Cant wait to see you ditch that inappropriate folding prop...its just too big...Yes, those Fins looked rather flexible...You could try gluing some balsa strips to the edges and sand it off..?

[@AndrewNewton]

It's like the tail surfaces are from a different sized plane, just not right. I've laminated and strengthened it all and taken your advice about the prop. Should be able to test it today

[@peterfranzen3538]

Very nice plane love to have one. I think in need a motor on the front it make an awesome push me pull you.

[@AndrewNewton]

Like a Cessna Skymaster

[@peterfranzen3538]

Andrew Newton yes that's the kind of thing. There are a few of these types of planes and I always thought them quite cool. I plan to build one some where down the line.

[@dukejet6997]

Very good mate, love your videos. Bet it slopes!

[@AndrewNewton]

At least once!

[@rodrigo_dm]

nice video man, thanks for the work!

[@AndrewNewton]

This isn't work, it's fun!

[@LemberTheMember]

Very nice flying plane. I use the Mini Talon for Fpv but that one would be a great plane for Longrange too ☺️. Probably i buy one soon 😁. As always great Video Andrew!

[@phildawe7172]

Love your vids. What a beast! You could almost fly it to my place in Queensland :)

[@AndrewNewton]

Ha, if only I could plug in your GPS coords and fly it up to you

[@randomname40401]

Это таким НПЗшку бахнули?

[@AndrewNewton]

Unlikely

[@ashleyschooneman2998]

Great maiden Andrew,damn that wind,did you get a chance to watch my video's,what do you think ?are you flying tommorow

[@AndrewNewton]

Yes, too spooky down there for me. I trimmed some of them down.

[@ashleyschooneman2998]

Thank's Andrew,very much

[@ashleyschooneman2998]

My time down there is finished,got what I need

[@flyextreme813]

Nice video, Like from Switzerland

[@jwtfpv8957]

Lusted after one of these for some time. Don't think I'll be purchasing one anytime soon given the freight ($120.56AUD). Yikes!

[@AndrewNewton]

Yeah that's prohibitive. Where are you?

[@jwtfpv8957]

Albury NSW

[@0309wolverin]

Tail a bit flimsy, landing gear would be easy for take off i think

[@AndrewNewton]

I think you're right, low profile wheels, might investigate that.

[@nilsmeinardi]

Watch out with the folding prop!: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZXCdIyIqaZ7d5I

[@camaro92026]

the rudder is bent

[@AndrewNewton]

Yup

[@garrynutter860]

Fly's well. What she like to transport.

[@AndrewNewton]

Exactly as you would expect....awkward, Have to undo the booms at the fuselage

[@mostlyharmlessrc3920]

Congrats on a great maiden Andrew! My favorite Skyhunter build ever was from my buddy Flyin Flea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5zPeIWppd5ne80. Have a look if you get a minute!

[@AndrewNewton]

I will, thanks

[@andyjohnson7408]

Weather conditions look like here in Ohio, ..

[@AndrewNewton]

Ha, apart from the snow, we don't get that