Arrows RC Bigfoot - Unbox and Complete Build

[@philkogan8044]

Great build video. I am doing mine now. Thanks for taking the time to do it. You did scare the heck out of me when you installed the prop while the plane was powered. Please be careful. I have seen some rally damaged hands this past year from inadvertent power up.

[@reckemroysrc3764]

Nice job Dave. Congrats on the win from DAVE'S RC. that guy is top shelf people. Get that maiden video out and it sounds like Amy wants to fly this one as well. Good stuff BROTHER 👍👍 😎👍👍

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

RECKEM ROYS RC yeah I might have to sacrifice this one to the wife!

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

RECKEM ROYS RC oh, yeah... Maiden flight video is UPLOADING NOW!! Hah

[@dennisfarley6574]

Great build video Dave I will have one of these soon.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

You’re gonna love it Dennis! It’s a great flying plane

[@dennisfarley6574]

I have been looking for something to just relax and fly anywhere and this is it.

[@JeffsCustomRC]

Nice unboxing and build Dave, know you’ll have a great time flying this one, hope to see your maiden soon, thanks for sharing and happy holidays👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Jeff’s Custom RC the maiden flight video will be up soon!

[@jordandoell]

I just maidened my Bigfoot last week after watching your build. Great video! Keep up the good work! 👍

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Jordan Doell thanks for watching, how did you like the Bigfoot? I think it’s an awesome little plane!

[@jordandoell]

I love it! It was crazy windy the first time I flew it but it can handle it. Now I’m going to put some snow skis on it as we have a lot of snow out here lol.. But those big bush tires are awesome to land with also

[@johnlandbeckjr3736]

Only thing I did different was put a block of foam in the body cavity to raise the RX to where it’s much more accessible. Also Dubro wheels for a, hopefully, softer landing!! Great video!!! John in MD

[@johnlandbeckjr3736]

Also: there’s a small screw which secured the tail wheel tiller!! John

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Yeah, I found that screw and put it in the next day after I had already published the video... 😳

[@johnlandbeckjr3736]

@@TheRCAirMarshall 1st car engine I rebuilt(at 14!) had a small box of parts left over: Dad sez “Nope!! Do it all over again!!!” 2nd time I actually followed the Chilton manual & got it right!!! God Bless! John

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

LoL! I’ve rebuilt a few engines myself. I’ve been guilty of having a few parts left over scratching my head. Funny part with the tail wheel screw, I was following the manual and just completely missed the step. The Arrows Husky Special Edition I just got also has the tail wheel retention screw but it is NOT in the manual to put it in. I knew better the second time around. 👍

[@jakedavid8187]

Good video man... this will be tge plane i buy next. thanks for searvin. Army here....

[@thomasallan8113]

I was using a Spektrum receiver whose servo leads came into to side, not the top. Made mounting the receiver a B*****. I also used servo extensions. I ended up gluing in a flat piece of thin wood to the underside of the opening to mount the receiver. It worked. Otherwise, the build went smoothly. This is the first plane I have bough since the mid 90's when I left the hobby.

[@ninehunnerdriver]

Thanks looking 2 purchase this plane. Servo extension clips hadn't come across b4 I like! I will use! 1st plane was a arrows prodigy 2nd max thrust aggressor, which I love both. But I am after a plane that I can actually learn to take off n land.. I've missed that in my learning journey....time to learn a different sort of flying/aspect to the hobby.

[@DavesRc]

Very nice brother, wanted to watch this before the maiden flight

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

No worries! I left you some love in the description of both videos 👍 If my channel is ever successful I’ll always tell people you sent me my first plane to review!

[@centuryltd]

Your Video made me decided and just bought one. I am a total beginner and I‘m excited. I have no idea how to build or Even assembly so this helps a lot. I still need to buy the sender and receiver, will get one that the one you use, the Spektro. Thanks!!!

[@mikekennedy9174]

Thanks man, I watch everything you put out

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Mike Kennedy thanks! I really appreciate it,!this is all for you guys!

[@True_Videos.]

Thanks for the help!

[@peteohm]

Good video! Wish they hadn’t gone cheap on the tires. Hope Santa brings one anyway.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Thanks, the tires are like rocks. Easy to replace though 👍

[@Puchtahans]

Nice dude. Thank you 😇😊🎉

[@larrycox6614]

Thanks for the box-n-build video. I plan to hit the road soon & would love to take a few planes on the road with me and fly wherever I happened to be. Since space is a premium in an RV, they would need to be broken down to some basic configuration; hoping that just removing the wings on each of them would be enough to safely pack them & save space. Do you think this plane will hold up over time using it like that?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Oh yeah, definitely. I personally haven’t had to remove the wings since I built it, but it should hold up no problem. Over time I’ve learned that the Bigfoot is one tough little plane!

[@G56AG]

Generally good with the exception of a major safety violation. You mounted the prop with the system powered up. The safety guys are constantly reminding us to NEVER work on a plane that is hot with the battery plugged in without removing the prop first. Most of us are guilty of a similar mistake, hopefully your injuries were minor, but just this week one of our club members was injured badly enough he had to go to the Emergency Room for stitches after he made that mistake. You set an example for many less experienced pilots to follow, hopefully we all set a good example for those just learning.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

You’re absolutely correct. Normally if I do something like that, I preface it with a disclaimer that the prop should always be removed. This was a big oversight by me in the beginning of our KZbin journey. I get that I have a responsibility to the community and will try to make safety a priority. Thanks for the great catch and feedback, very appreciated!

[@G56AG]

@@TheRCAirMarshall I figured it was an oversight, but having personally injured in that kind of situation, I thought it important to be pointed out. I was lucky, a band aid took care of my careless act, I was really sorry to hear about one of our clubmembers being injured enough he had to get stitches. It really is important.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

If it helps, the throttle cut was on at least. 😕

[@douglascloud4484]

excellent job, best ever, thanks

[@jerrym6305]

Just ordered this bird, nice review! 👋

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Jerry M you’re gonna love it!

[@fernando806rchobby]

Perfect build vid I just ordered one

[@PhantomFPV]

Awesome tutorial brother!

[@danbennett252]

I just assembled my Big Foot. My kit came with the electronics already installed. No Y connectors included. I did the best I could with what I was given. QUESTION for you: where can I get different "softer" tires? Any ideas or suggestions?????? Great video by the way. The electrical connections are a bit confusing. Some kits come with servos installed, other's come with them not installed. I had the latter version. I had a devil of a time getting the wires connected.

[@eqrc7587]

Unbelievable build video! Great job on the build great ideas to help. The servo clips are nice. But the camera operator was off the chain, great tight views, helped . Way to earn that diamond hunny. You sound like you are ready to fly. Thanks for Sub Marshall I’ll be watching.👍🏻👏🏻✌🏻🖖🏻👊🏻

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Thanks man, yeah she did a great job getting up close on the important stuff! Appreciate you watching!

[@eqrc7587]

If you don’t use the light modg. I’ll buy it for you if you are interested.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Oh I have plans for it 😁. It’s useful, just not in this plane

[@icarus7073]

Hi ,, great video.. I was just wondering if you had a solution to my wheel falling off? I tightened and the wheel don't move , I loosen the wheel falls off.. cheers

[@lindenstewart4404]

Airmarshall , Nice unboxing and build of the Bigfoot 1300mm, is the safe system in that Bigfoot similar to the As3x in the horizon hobby RC Planes?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

The Bigfoot doesn’t come with any kind of AS3X unless you get a newer one. This one did not have any receiver. The new ones come with a gyro but you still need a separate receiver unless you buy the ready to fly model. With a 7 channel receiver you can set them up to be very similar to AS3X, yes

[@michaelrajca6043]

nice plane dave

[@billpennymcnally226]

Great build video Dave just a question I have bound my spectrum receiver to my NX8 the light on the receiver is steady when I turn it back on the receiver light is flashing can you suggest what I'm doing wrong cheers Bill from Tasmania

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Hi Bill, what type of receiver are you using? It sounds like you either have a bind button that is stuck, or maybe you’re leaving the bind plug in? If it uses a bind plug, once you have bound the receiver you need to remove it or it will go into binding mode every time you power it on. If it’s a stick bind button try pressing it a few time to see if it will loosen up.

[@billpennymcnally226]

@@TheRCAirMarshall I'm using the ar 637t

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Sounds like a sticky bind button. Try to put the NX8 in bind mode, rebind the receiver and see if the flashing stops. If it does, that seems like a sticky bind button.

[@billpennymcnally226]

@@TheRCAirMarshall Thank you dave I tried that and it fixed the problem That receiver you put in the bigfoot can you use that with the NX8

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Yessir, you should be able to use any DSMX receiver with the NX8

[@garyvale8347]

@ RC Air.....thanks for all your great videos...which plane would make a better 2nd plane for a beginner ( without SAFE or stabilization ) ........the Valiant, the Bigfoot or the Tundra....or do you recommend something else ....I am asking as a beginner and looking for something with flaps on my next plane .......

[@centuryltd]

Hello Dave, I am about to start my adventure into the Big Foot... after getting some confidence (I am a veeeeery beginning!! - beginner!) and I just managed to take off, land and control a 3-channel starter Cessna F949. I even installed flaps which made me control it better, and knowing that the Big Foot has flaps... that gives me confidence. Now, my main concern and I was wondering if you could give me your input on that is "stabilizers"... The little Cessna F949 has automatic stabilizers... and sometimes when I take that "auto stabilizers" off... I almost always crash! Of course now I am taking a lot of altitude in order to practice... but litte wind and I am out... Now with the flaps is a bit better... but still. So I wanted to know if I am kind of in high danger of crashing this? and if I do... will it be resistant? I know it is not comparable the resistance of the little Cessna to this, but if I crash it, that will be it? As well, I am going to get my very fist sender... I am thinking on a DX8 thinking on the following aircrafts... Your input will be very highly appreciated! By the way, your videos are the best of many broadcasters I have watch in the last months. You look serious without loosing fun and very much natural, which gives a lot of confidence. You speak very clear, very elocuate and precise. Looking forward to watch all videos you have posted! :) And will happily watch new videos! Your production assistant is really great too! :) Regards from a Mexican in Germany.

[@jitterystix1621]

Just got my Bigfoot, followed you step by step in the build. One question - the Throttle servo lead has a separate 4th wire - yellow in a single female receptacle. What is that for? I have checked out all the videos and couldn't find anything in the manual. What am I missing?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

This single yellow wire you're talking about is coming from the speed controller? I don't think mine has that... I have no idea what it would be used for

[@jitterystix1621]

@@TheRCAirMarshall Wish I had a way to post a photo so I could show you. Yes, the ESC has four wires leading to the RX, three end in your standard servo plug and the one yellow one that ends in a single servo plug - I've only seen single plug servo plugs once before - just don't know what this one should plug into.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

@Paul Moore is the wire on the plug in the Signal wire position? If so, this MAY be a reversing ESC, and the additional wire would be for a reversing channel. That is one possibility. It could also be for an external programming card. I would need more information about the ESC to be sure. As I mentioned, the ESC that came with mine doesn’t have that extra wire so this has me curious.

[@DrDingMuscle]

Having an issue with my Bigfoot and the flaps and adjusting them in 3 positions like you said. Which wing type did you select in your transmitter? Normal or 1 aileron and 1 flap?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Tyler Ording 1 Aileron, 1 Flap

[@DrDingMuscle]

@@TheRCAirMarshall Yeah that's what I tried initially but when I do that my flaps don't do anything. I will play with it some more then if that is how it is suppose to be. It's a great plane I just want the flaps working correctly where I can adjust all 3 positions. Thanks!

[@Rhoedision]

looks Amazing..💯👊

[@davidcarroll2035]

Hi, I know this is three years old but I’m hoping someone will be able to help me with this question. I’m a complete newbie to this hobby, and most of its components and terminology. I’ve bought this exact model and as yet not attempted an assembly, I’m interested in doing the two modifications on the wiring, namely using a different Y wiring harness and the longer extension for the lights so I can remove the wing’s easily if needed. I’ve looked on model sites, and even where I bought it from on line and I can’t feel confident in correctly choosing the correct ones, what exactly do I need, connector types etc. thank you Dave

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Servo connections these days are fairly universal. If you get servo extensions / Y harnesses with a JR/Spektrum style plug, they will work for nearly every application. What you want to keep in mind is the wire coloring scheme. For every servo lead you will have 3 wires. Ground, power, and signal. Your ground will usually be either black or brown, power will almost always be red, and the with the signal, sometimes you’ll see the signal wire be white, orange, yellow… So when you’re plugging things in, especially when there are adapters involved, just make sure you’re plugging in your leads correctly. Ground to ground, power to power, signal to signal. Outside of that, shouldn’t be too difficult.

[@davidcarroll2035]

Thanks for getting back to me regarding this, a lot to learn and has I’m coming into the hobby late at 65 it gets more difficult to absorb things, I’m doing it as much for our much loved grandson as for myself, as due to ill health I’ve had to give up some lifetime pastimes. Thankyou for your time taken to produce these videos x God Bless, Dave

[@larful]

Got this plane crashes a few times low level crashes now my servo for my turning flaps starts sticking and twitching if I turn a certain direction. It stays like that sounding stuck until I free it with my hands. Do I need to replace the servo ?

[@livezabb1706]

Thx for the build Dave! I just have to be sure. So the plane is Ready To Fly out of the box right?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

You will need a transmitter, receiver, charger, and 3S 2200mAh LiPo Battery.

[@thomasallan8113]

why not use channel 5 for the flaps and aux connection for the lights?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

It’s just wired in my brain like that. Spektrum receivers and Transmitters set flaps to channel 6 by default and gear to channel 5. It would take a few extra steps in the radio programming for me to change the flaps to channel 5

[@jamiecabe9519]

i was greatful for the way you put rc bigfoot together . but the only thing is . from my waist down i can not walk at all . if i get one i would need a lot of help . thank you .

[@vracan]

does the battery need to be IC3 or deans connection?

[@seanpettit6410]

i have a single yellow wire coming out from under the battery board from the esc i imagine.what is this for?.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Not sure. Had someone else ask a while back. Mine was one of the first to be sold in the US, and it doesn’t have that yellow wire. Is it definitely coming from the ESC? Does it have any kind of connector on it?

[@jltaviation]

I just bought the big foot and I love everything about the airplane but I have one question, what is the fourth line on the throttle servo cableThat doesn’t seem to be used.

[@iridiumnight3750]

I have the pnp version with the vector. How am I supposed to wire that into my fs-ia6b flysky receiver? The manual isn't very helpful is anyone else in my situation? It also only came with one Y harness for the flaps none for the ailerons.

[@chickenamburgsrc]

What do you think is better? Eflite timber or the bigfoot?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

I like the power of the Bigfoot a little better compared to the original Timber. The Turbo Timber on 4S has that extra power on tap which is nice. Between the Turbo Timber and the Bigfoot, I would go Turbo Timber. Between Original Timber and Bigfoot, I would go Bigfoot. Now, if you’re buying the Timber to use with floats, it’s a not brainer. The Bigfoot does not have optional floats available. Hope that answer helps. Thanks for the question!

[@chickenamburgsrc]

@@TheRCAirMarshall ive been on the fence about what to get. I started with a flyzone beaver 5 years ago. Then went to a t28. I really like the eflite turbo timber but i loved my trojan t28. I kinda want to get a t28 again but i want a bush style plane. I want a good landing gear, stol plane that i can put big tires on and fly it anywhere. My choices are 1. Eflite Turbo timber 2. Eflite timber x 3. Fms kingsher (because it has skis ) 4. Fms beaver And now i want this bigfoot and husky.. looks are great and i bet they would be really great with a biger esc to run 4s.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

If you have a Spektrum Transmitter, getting the Turbo Timber I believe is a better choice. Already has floats, and is already 4S capable. The tires are substantially softer than the Bigfoot as well. The receiver in the Timber is a big selling point IMO. If you already have a receiver, the big Arrows RC Husky is a great choice. It’s float ready, 4S ready, 1800mm airframe so it’s gonna fly great. Hard tires on the Husky as well. So... Spektrum transmitter with no receiver? Get the Turbo Timber. Non-Spektrum user or you have a receiver ready to go, grab the Husky and get some softer tires (grand tundra tires). That’s my thinking.

[@chickenamburgsrc]

@@TheRCAirMarshall i plan on getting a spektrum radio. So il probably go with a turbo timber. For the time being i ordered myself a umx timber until i can figure out what i want. Theres just so many great planes out there to choose from

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

The UMX Timber is pretty awesome for a Micro. You’ll love it

[@CaptainPhoton64]

I just subbed to you Dave....I trust that you will give me good content and make me laugh....lol

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

I hope your bar is set low, and you don't know very much! LoL!

[@JoshWeaverRC]

Apologies, but can you repeat that again. I was busy playing hulk vs batman with my 3 year old son. BTW, the 3 year old won.

[@butman8100]

Can i use a AR636B DSMX 6-Channel AS3X Sport Receiver in this plane for Safe mode

[@JoshWeaverRC]

Thanks for the servo connection clips tip.

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Josh Weaver RC they’re awesome, that’s one of those things that you see and say dammit why didn’t I think of that?

[@sheluvvconnor1338]

Where’s the controller?

[@1peanut]

will this run 4s ?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

RC Repairs I haven’t tried it. I have heard it runs okay but I would personally at least swap the ESC first.

[@1peanut]

@@TheRCAirMarshall I did it and it rocks. 6 batteries now no issues. she is a screamer.

[@leedavidsonshangar9908]

Sasquatch !!! Lol

[@erichiles9568]

Since ur such a nerd on open TX I need help setting up my trinity 9xr pro I've had it for five years never used it

[@thebestojf7160]

What does STOL plane mean

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

The Best OJF STOL stands for Short Takeoff and Landing. With flaps deployed most RC STOL planes can jump off the ground in just a few feet.

[@thebestojf7160]

The RC Air Marshall Thanks so much

[@radioflitercairplanes1715]

Subscribed !

[@DerTester007]

Flight Time?

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

Der Tester I run about 6 minutes on a 3S 2200mAh LiPo

[@greglewis20]

Great video. I need help choosing a trainer that is a step up from the UMX Turbo Timber. Aeroscout Carbon Cub S+ Apprentice 1.2 Apprentice 1.5 Turbo Timber 1.5 Bigfoot Etc We fly of of asphalt and grass

[@AbdulRehman-hd6ys]

Can it be my first plane

[@roady1710]

It's so sticky that's what she said...?😝

[@TheRCAirMarshall]

😂

[@vracan]

does the battery need to be IC3 or deans connection?