Trimming and flying the awesome CX5 F3K/DLG!

[@archivist17]

DLG feels to me like the purest form of RC aviation. Beautiful planes, beautiful flight.

[@joshuawfinn]

archivist17 agreed! It's just wonderful!

[@lizhikai5587]

It flies so elegantly. I used to fly my DLG with nose up, afraiding losing height. Today I watched your video and realized this. It's the same as HLGs'. When I'm flying HLG/F1Ns, it flies better because I can't control it after launching. Sometimes the plane itself flies better than that with too much control. It's not about flying techniques but about attitude...

[@joshuawfinn]

Glad you picked up on this. I have a friend I'm constantly having to remind to push the nose down. I had a couple callers in F3K competition who told me over and over to push the nose down and I decided since they won lot, I should listen. Made a huge difference in my flying.

[@andreweverts4291]

It's a great thing for a kid to have fun flying with dad!

[@sandfac3427]

So smooth!! Thanks for uploading, I love watching these high end DLGs.

[@joshuawfinn]

sandfac, yup, and I and several others truly believe the CX5 is the best of all of them. Truly an amazing airplane. I still remember how giddy I felt when Rollo announced that he was going to release it. It delivered far beyond what even he had hoped for.

[@mmunch4519]

So true i was at my first f3k contest in the weekend and they are all flying the cx5

[@wunkus]

I just picked up a CX5. Watching your video gets me excited to put it in the air.

[@joshuawfinn]

You're going to absolutely love it!

[@captainjayc9217]

Didn't know that we can power a plane like this. Amazing!

[@ratride1]

That’s what I’m talking about! I can see the how the catapult, indoor, and all the other classes of planes you fly influence your DLG tweaking. Biggest smile on your face. Even Hope sounds excited while filming. Does Hope have a Dlg? I keep wanting to buy a Carbonette 19 Micro R/C DLG from you but money is so... tight. I have to be satisfied with watching and enjoying your vids. Thanks to you, Hope, and the family for uploading often.

[@joshuawfinn]

Glad you're enjoying all our silliness. :) Hope flies free flight exclusively, and that does include some occasional free flight DLG. One of these days I'll get her to learn R/C so she can fly this bird. ;)

[@ratride1]

joshuawfinn start her off with a ( original ) vapor class model. Great first time plane.

[@joshuawfinn]

@@ratride1 She actually has some stick time on several different Vapors and does fairly well with them. I just need to convince her to fly them more. ;)

[@PBoogerwood]

Fantastic! Would love to fly one of those!

[@SuperJolly96]

Love watching U’r videos. I really like the X5 U fly. Is it for sale?!?!?!

[@joshuawfinn]

This one isn't for sale, however the CX5 is available from several vendors around the world. There's also an electric version which I am told flies very nicely as well.

[@NorbertWigbels]

CX5-Design: one more beautiful than the other... What a beauty!

[@joshuawfinn]

Norbert Wigbels agreed. Beautiful airplane and it flies wonderfully.

[@riazhassan6570]

Amazing flights, some of them better than I could get years ago with advanced rubber-powered designs. I still think the best flight was your son’s first attempt!

[@mithrandir6283]

Thanks for the awesome video! I really like the planes you made on the Flite Test video

[@joshuawfinn]

Jacquen Franck thanks! I've really enjoyed working with them!

[@mithrandir6283]

I must say that you have a Unique talent to make amazing airplanes, my favorite is the rubber band powered spruce goose!

[@joshuawfinn]

Jacquen Franck I need to get the Goose back out. She hasn't flown since we did that video.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

Hit the moon, great launches, great flights, you make it look so easy :-)

[@joshuawfinn]

It does launch like a rocket. Absolutely incredible launch height. That plane seriously makes me look way better than I really am.

[@brushbros]

Those trees are salivating over the prospect of eating your little airplane!

[@larzhillbot1443]

If i was 10 years younger i would be more into Dlgs ,That no dough is a very good one. For now i am happy enough with bungee launching.

[@joshuawfinn]

There are some really sweet bungee launch models out there. If you can ever get your hands on a molded 2m or F3B glider, the flying experience is even better than on this CX5 simply because of the size of them.

[@monkfry]

Wow, that was cool. I’m after it, at least the platform. Super Cool!

[@slingshotrc4634]

Nice lookin' ship. You said it was expensive, so I had to check. Wow. You must have been a really good boy! I'm thinking Christmas AND Birthday ;-)

[@joshuawfinn]

Didn't see this until now...yeah, let's just say I didn't pay the "new" price. ;)

[@patriotrob7066]

Trying to hear your Dad kid!!!

[@goldenfish77]

Very nice high launch at 4:21. I like it!

[@Glicksman1]

To some people who don't get it: Any way you can get the airplane up is fine. DLG is just another way. I've been able to thermal from a hand launch (regular way) on a few occasions, but the air was just right and I don't take much credit.

[@npc4598]

Almost time for DS inside and thermals

[@dogboybirdy]

Awesome catch and release!

[@Kitearmy]

I never comment - GREAT VIDEO. Can you reply with a list of cheaper alternatives to this plane. Thanks keep up the great work!

[@joshuawfinn]

Several great options out there include the Longshot IV, Go Mini, Malibu, and if you like building from a kit, the Evo Fire (my kit, at jhaerospace.com).

[@Kitearmy]

@@joshuawfinn Thanks so much for the response - I actually bought a dream flight Libelle. Have you ever flown this model?

[@NighthawkGliders]

Wow, that's super-slick! Love it!

[@alfredlebeau3137]

O hi a serch ideas for bilding a prototip in wood balsa?

[@56Seeker]

Interesting. It would have been nice to know what symptoms unsettled you in the earlier flights, and what the corrective action was.

[@joshuawfinn]

Agreed. Unfortunately I was so focused on flying it that I forgot to really get into the details there. Pierre Munier has a pretty good series of videos on this topic, though, and I highly recommend watching his stuff anyway since he's very highly credentialed in F3K.

[@goldenfish77]

At 5:15 how You did that rotation fly? very nice! How You control the 4ch DLG to do this flying mode? Thank You.

[@joshuawfinn]

It's technically a 4 channel airplane, but I have roughly 10 mixes programmed into the radio. Since one of those mixes is dual ailerons, rolls are quite easy if you maintain speed.

[@pascalou95pascal52]

Hello, I use the same radio as you, so the Taranis X9D plus and I wish I had if possible your parameters configuration file for the X5. I could with the companion software adjust my glider optimally. thank you

[@mikemccoy9812]

MAN! This would be GREAT!!!!!

[@sweede2572]

Your son is the best part

[@davidfranklin5270]

Absolutely amazing!

[@GuitarGuys7299]

I bet it would be fun on a slope.

[@joshuawfinn]

Very! I've done it and it's amazing what you can do on the slope with a DLG

[@dronereaper7]

nice ! I didn't know you are also into dlg's.

[@joshuawfinn]

Joey Guevarra I'm into all of it. :)

[@dronereaper7]

@@joshuawfinn me too, basically anything that flies, living or non-living haha.

[@paulbizard3493]

These machines are impressive. But I would add the price in the equations before looking for the optimal solution. That's just me. :)

[@joshuawfinn]

Price is definitely and issue, however in soaring, you really do get what you pay for, and performance of these models is unfortunately directly proportional to cost, both on airframes and servos. I was fortunate to get this model used for about 1/3 of its value, and if you troll around on rcgroups you can sometimes find similar deals. I saw a Stream NXT for sale this weekend for $250...killer price for a great airplane.

[@paulbizard3493]

@@joshuawfinn You are 100% correct. :)

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very cool! Thanks.

[@srnunan4783]

I (try to) fly an NXT, how does this cx5 compare?

[@joshuawfinn]

I haven't flown an NXT but from what I've heard, the pilot workload is higher. NXT is good in wind but the 5 will outrun it, but still slows down well. A lot of the developers of the NXT participated in the development of the CX5 and the general consensus is that they made a better airplane.

[@smokster0604]

Sweet flight ✈️....,

[@riyazahameds3452]

Hi smokster

[@escovenna]

Hello, what receiver are you using with the taranis, because I see that you use 1S lipo ...?

[@joshuawfinn]

Emiliano Scovenna I'm currently flying the GRX6, but the D4R-II, X4R, and RX4R all run happily on 1s. Do monitor your voltage though, as there are interactions with high end servos which have led me to set a cutoff alarm at 3.8V.

[@escovenna]

@@joshuawfinn hello again, I have an X4R but it says it works with 4v onwards, and I was wondering what happens when the lipo voltage is below 4v I am currently using lipo 2s with an ubec that reduces to 5v. but I would be interested to start using 1s lipos. that's why the question I'm using google traslate, I do not speak English. Thank you very much for answering

[@joshuawfinn]

Emiliano Scovenna, the X4R is safe to 3.7V and possibly lower. Usually the servos will shut down the before the receiver does. You English translation is very good. :)

[@escovenna]

@@joshuawfinn thank you very much for taking the time to respond, a great greeting from Argentina

[@rileyhowe9610]

That’s beautiful

[@gilnemesis3547]

Crazy slow fly ability. But difficult to find anything thermal in evening smooth air.

[@remotecontrolledcologne-mo2490]

A beautiful one :)

[@powerhousepaperairplanesrogers]

Thats amazing

[@pankajwaghela83]

Very very nice

[@willwinn8559]

😎👍👍

[@paul50pb]

Goodness graciuos man I wish the hell you would talk in lay man's language, not areospace jargon. Could you possible tell people why u r changing settings on the plane and why they are being made

[@joshuawfinn]

paul black have a nice day. If you want a decoder ring for soaring terms, why not watch a video introducing you to those products rather than a review of a specific plane?

[@joshuawfinn]

paul black have a nice day. If you want a decoder ring for soaring terms, why not watch a video introducing you to those products rather than a review of a specific plane?

[@remotecontrolledcologne-mo2490]

Here is my little one at maidenflight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqbPaIyIa5Vjg9k

[@alfredlebeau3137]

O nice glider ducust