The BEST Micro RC Plane - UMX Turbo Timber Evolution

This brand new RC plane from ‪@horizonhobby‬ is a solid upgrade to a beautiful model. We flew it with slats, without slats, with 3s and 2s batteries, on floats, and in confined spaces - so you get the full range of information on what this model is capable of. It's our favorite UMX model to date and we think you'll love it too.
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0:00 UMX Turbo Timber Evolution Overview
1:39 No Slats Performance w/ Spektrum 300mah 3s LiPo
9:21 No Slats Performance w/ Spektrum 300mah 2s LiPo
13:23 Slats Performance w/ Spektrum 300mah 3s LiPo
20:33 Slats & Float Flying w/ Spektrum 300mah 3s LiPo
28:55 2s Connector Setup
29:40 Slats & Float Flying w/ Spektrum 300mah 2s LiPo
34:48 Confined Area Flying w/ Spektrum 300mah 3s LiPo
39:49 Hovering & Mid-air Grab
41:12 Review & TwoBros Score
43:25 Flight Characteristics

[@holdfastrc]

Still my favorite umx EVER so far. They took the beloved umx turbo timber and literally listened to the customer base and updated the areas we wanted improved. The ONLY thing I wish would be implemented is the ability to use the fwd programming or just get into the brick and have the freedom we have with other receivers but that can hardly be counted against it or as a negative.

[@Taboloncawonthemasters]

Yea front wheel drive would be awesome!!

[@MichaelMaduske]

I don’t know what was more impressive, this new Timber or your wife’s video skills. Bravo on both!😂

[@TwoBrosRC]

Cheers!

[@stevewhite9765]

Have about 20 flights on my UMX Timber Evo, great little plane. I'm very new at RC flying so steep learning curve, I find that this plane has no bad habits to speak of. I use AX3X on expert mode with a 3s battery. Thanks for the great video

[@KILLA-J]

I've never been a "precision priority" RC pilot (ha) so, I put a thin coat of epoxy on the wing edges that touch asphalt (or similar) on landings - really helps reduce the wing damage when dragging a wing tip. Just my opinion but when flying in a field, I almost always hand-launch and then "spot land" on the grass (cutting power just before touching down). Nice videos - thank you - keep going!

[@robgoffroad]

Love it! I pre-ordered one. My Timber X is currently my favorite UMX plane, but this one might be even more fun since I'm not a 3D pilot. I'm barely even 2D. :)

[@TwoBrosRC]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@fishskyn]

How do you like it compared to the x? Trying to decide which one to get

[@TwoBrosRC]

@@fishskyn We prefer the TTE over the X. It's more stable and less jittery.

[@BillKisel]

Great and very thorough review. Glad I watched this for the second time - couldn't decide on putting on the slats or not but will now mount them based on your review. The model came back in stock about 2 weeks ago and so I picked one up. I've flown it 4-5 times now (without slats) and like the EVO much better than both the UMX TT and X. One thing I've noticed is that I need to place my battery noticeable further forward than you place yours in order to get the recommended CG. I also had to do a manual trim of two turns on the ball link of the rudder in order to bring it into line with the vertical stabilizer.

[@holdfastrc]

I've got a wing with slats and one without lol. I also fly with my battery closer to middle of the tray or to the front as well and out of the box I required max elevator trim to stop "dogtracking" in the air but the mechanical adjustments fixed her right up. My flaps were also not centered and I still have to work them a bit to get them aligned and they'll stay there for a flight or 2 but then I have to adjust again. I think the only way to remedy it completely will be splitting the fuse and manually adjusting at the hinge

[@A.M.-RC]

Glad to see you getting planes before release now, first video I watched of this, great video as always!

[@TwoBrosRC]

Glad you enjoyed it! This is but one of many upcoming!

[@franciscoduran3688]

You had a lot of fun with it :)! I like my TT UMX also although it is so repaired it doesn't flies so nice. But it´s really like a TT just small :)

[@sandmanevil156]

I bought this plane a few months ago and i have been super impressed with it, since im new to the hobby and i have had issues taking off and landing and i have had no problems with this

[@fastphoton3912]

Lets goo ive been waiting for this for too long!

[@adamrodgers2377]

It's been a bit since I have been in the comment section, had some health issues but thats not the point. 😂 I absolutely LOVE!!! these little UMX Timbers!! & like you I hope they keep making Timbers. I usually keep a UMX or one of the 400mm Warbirds I modify and always end up with way more money into than what they are worth, but ya only live once! For some reason I love to Mod. the little Rage RC Warbirds. I end up gutting them and putting small brushless motors in because I am weird like that 😂. Anyway awesome flying and I really like this longer Upload. Now I have some catching up to do because I am like 3 months behind on your Videos.

[@carlosjuarez7449]

I hope you're feeling better man.

[@shanehoule9477]

Awsum plane love the ariginal and this is even better love the new look great review as always to the wife good camera work

[@TwoBrosRC]

👀

[@Tallguysrc]

cant wait to get mine :)

[@squibblejack]

I was waiting for the hoover grab, hehhee. Good job on the camera. The Timbers are so cool, I like them all. Nice piloting sir.

[@TwoBrosRC]

What better way to evaluate a model than to grab it out of the sky while hovering?

[@squibblejack]

@@TwoBrosRC Lol, that's true sir. I am gonna get one of these through your link. Its rad to take them to the park, with a 6s brick or 2 and just have some fun with them. Oh I have a new thing to try, the take off straight into knife edge. That was cool. peace

[@dutchloveRC]

surprised its almost a total new plane!!

[@carlosponce3766]

Very nice flayng good video

[@newjargon1697]

Now the 3S packs are on backorder. 🤦 Edit: Thank you for the content. Always appreciated when I can learn from someone.

[@looneytunes47]

Cute Little Timber.....Yeah its about time they released another Timber! Hahahahaha Lol

[@TwoBrosRC]

Timbers rock. We want more of them!

[@pokerchannel6991]

I like slow flying planes. And it is my belief that slats which allow for increased angle of attack wlll allow for slower flying.

[@3v1Bunny]

Was about to pull the trigger on the umx timber X ... now I am scorn ... or I can have both as they now share the batteries .... need to consult the budget manager about the amount of fun I am allowed to have.

[@TwoBrosRC]

They're both good, but you can do a lot more close quarters flying with the TTE.

[@Krash_fpv]

I almost only bring my umx turbo timber out when it's super windy...that or for flying thru tree gaps and bush flyijg....but the umx turbo timber is really fun in the wind

[@TwoBrosRC]

It definitely is. We also like flying ours in tight spaces because it's easy to do!

[@andyp.4205]

Original UMX Turbo Timber had left servo issues after 5 flight and crashed. HH did send me a new servo to replace but I think this is way better.

[@Taboloncawonthemasters]

About to buy this one and the umx voodoo

[@Apollo_Music]

You sound just like the guy on the RealFlight simulator aerobatics training 💪

[@pokerchannel6991]

it is intersting that you refer directly to your wife as being your wife. There is a whimsical dude on youtube who also films RC flight, but he refers to his wife holding the camera as the camera crew, instead of wife. Holding the camera is an important job and camera crew gives the job its official recognition that it is an important job. But, wife is also ok, as that is also an impt job.

[@eckhardkoehler3013]

My thought was I’m sure she has a name. Perhaps she wants to remain anonymous

[@TwoBrosRC]

Her name is Liz. She prefers being off camera.

[@woutholstege8591]

Brain

[@FORDEVR]

Great Video as always. Few issues with mine. Ailerons not working properly and rear wire is to wide for the plane. won’t fit in.😢 Talkig to horizon to figure it out. If she pushed you in you would probably get a lot more subs.😂 Come on camera lady. please do it!! maybe a little warmer day.😂😂😂

[@stephencano1371]

Great vid already pre ordered… can you explain your setup for your ‘snap flaps’ for me?

[@TwoBrosRC]

It's a simple mix of elevator to flap on switch F. It's set up so that pulling the elevator causes the flaps to drop. It's useful for getting into a hover quickly.

[@gmascagni]

Hey I love what you did with the call outs and telemetry. Do you think you can share your model file. I'm using a DX8G2.

[@TwoBrosRC]

We can't share our transmitter file with you since we use an IX20SE. There's no backward compatibility. The callouts can be programmed after reading through your radio manual. If that's confusing, someone on our Discord server most likely knows how to set up callouts for your radio: bit.ly/TBRCDiscord - ask in the #tech-and-setup channel!

[@darylrawlings9077]

Do you think the umx evo has a quieter motor / prop sound compared to the umx x? Or are they both as loud as each other still? Thanks 😊

[@TwoBrosRC]

It's definitely the quietest UMX Timber out there.

[@holdfastrc]

If you put a 2 bladed prop on it you'll definitely notice a decibel increase

[@Myth_RL]

for chargine the 3S 11.1V 300mAh 30C LiPo Battery: RCY do i need the adapter to charge the battery? or can i just charge it without it?

[@TwoBrosRC]

Depends on your charger - look at the connection and check the battery to see if you need an adapter.

[@Myth_RL]

Does this airplane have reverse thrust? I have been trying to find out.

[@TwoBrosRC]

It does not.

[@moleisrich1]

Just bought one today. Now the dreaded shipping wait.

[@Secondrunnerup613]

Most 2s lipos in the 300mah range weigh the same as the Spektrum 300mah 3s lipo used on this plane. Approx. 20-23g. There isn't going to be any more wing loading with a 3s batt of this size as compared to a 2s of the same size.

[@TwoBrosRC]

At this scale it's definitely noticeable. 2s flies slower and stalls less aggressively than a 300mah 3s pack does.

[@Secondrunnerup613]

@@TwoBrosRC that's due to battery output, not wing loading. Just sayin.

[@stevehelton3457]

Just purchased bet don’t have a smart charger or smart batteries. What adapters do I end in the plane to use my non-smart batteries. I would like to keep the plane but don’t want another charger or smart batteries. Thanks for any help

[@TwoBrosRC]

There are no Smart batteries in this size. You just need a JST plug.

[@simplefact4u]

Between this anf umx air tractor which one is your preferred model?

[@TwoBrosRC]

Can't say. We've never flown the Air Tractor in any form.

[@simplefact4u]

@@TwoBrosRC maybe it could feature in one of your future videos :)

[@simplefact4u]

Another question, is 2S sufficient to let this fight wind (20mph) to bring it back ? I like the calm flying on 2S but thinking if it has enough power to fight moderate wind or sudden gust. Note that im a beginner

[@TwoBrosRC]

We wouldn't fly this plane on 3 cells in that much wind. It's very light and easy to crash in those kinds of conditions.

[@simplefact4u]

​@@TwoBrosRC thanks, so would a 2s do the job to get bring the plane back if got stuck in a gust ? Where I live has sudden and unpredicted gusts coming from the sea at various low altitudes. Just want to make sure I pick the right battery for it, to perform well without it being too handful for a beginner

[@TwoBrosRC]

If you're going to do it, do it on 3 cells. You'll want all the power you can get.

[@aragorn318]

Do you think it's alright for me to do my UMX TTE maiden with floats on in snow?

[@TwoBrosRC]

Absolutely, it should be totally fine.

[@thebunkreport]

Huge difference between 2S and 3S.

[@todtalk3912]

Yeah irs cool. However, if you dont have one. Absolutely get it. If u already have a timber, I'd skip it for 170, which I have the original umx timber that came out. I have the super og cub sport in the grey and red color scheme. I hope they run that one again. This Timber thing is getting difficult to follow lol. I've been buying foam planes for a min. I have 3d planes like the eflight 1.1 sukhoi I paid like $179 and it is BNF (I wish they'd do a UMX high quality model Suhoi in the worst way) I have a Horizon Hobby Viking (thats an OG) that I think I paid 100 bucks for BNF as well (some of these, BNF gave you batteries at one point to as well as a small charger most times, now it doesn't give u shit). Point is, the prices are crazy nowadays. I get it, but start a production plant here. It'd be a huge investment, but man, if it was done right, someone can be making all the American consumer versions of every rc model sold here. Its 200 bucks, for a plane that if you sneeze wrong it will break. I have a UMX corsair. Looks cool. By far the absolute worst, UMX plane I have ever purchased. Never crashed it, never mishandled it. Half the plane just doesn't operate. Very sad plane. So it makes wonder, for guys like me, that don't abuse my planes, but also dont have the time to check on them everyday or fly them very often, I want it to work even if it didn't touch it for 6 months as long as its stored correctly it should. Some of the UMX planes have been a huge letdown in this area for me.

[@TwoBrosRC]

>Point is, the prices are crazy nowadays. >I get it, but start a production plant here. This model would cost $500 if it were produced here. You can't exactly have it done as cheaply as it is overseas.

[@todtalk3912]

@Two Brothers Radio Control not exactly, not if you scale large enough. For a smaller plant, maybe. They would have full control of everything. The problem is that it's dangerous, probably cancerous for the workers. That's the main way to get cheaper prices overseas, not just the cost of labor.

[@user-ln6hf2zr5b]

@TwoBrosrc does it flat/knife edge spin

[@TwoBrosRC]

Nope, it's too nose heavy without enough throw for either maneuver.

[@MultiSweeney1]

Had one, first brick died after 6 flights, second brick after 4.

[@TwoBrosRC]

🧱

[@bodhescheerer1380]

Did you adjust the control horns/throws?

[@TwoBrosRC]

Everything in this vid is stock. We maxed out throws after recording everything.

[@bodhescheerer1380]

@@TwoBrosRC how were the flat spins and hover after maxing them out?

[@TwoBrosRC]

Haven't flown it since adjusting the pushrods.

[@TheSkinon]

Hi Jon, do you know the difference between the normal timber and the evo?

[@TwoBrosRC]

The Evo isn't discontinued, that's a big difference already. 😉 More specifically, the Evo is built stronger. It's 3s and 2s compatible. It has stiffer pushrods with ball links.

[@TheSkinon]

@@TwoBrosRC much appreciated, I can only find the non evo for sale at the mo, I'll wait for the evo after this.. Cheers!

[@simons6208]

Waiting for best deal seems like ideal plane to develop my skills ...? And Progress...

[@TwoBrosRC]

It's a good model to learn to fly with, but there are dedicated trainers that will be better suited for that. Try this: bit.ly/40AHq4g It's a solid trainer that will grow with you.

[@Alex_hlden]

How do you get the voltage callouts on the umx timber?

[@TwoBrosRC]

It has a voltage telemetry-equipped ESC out of the box.

[@Alex_hlden]

@@TwoBrosRC am I be able to get my Tx16s to read that telemetry or would I need a spektrum tx for that

[@TwoBrosRC]

@@Alex_hlden No idea.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

​@Alex_hlden Yes. I have callouts & voltage widgets on my tx16s max2. Go to models, telemetry, discover new, add widget. Ppl gotta get WOKE! HH is screwing the public! Skrew spektrum.

[@Abelrcplanes]

Is the elevator the same foam as the old Umx turbo timber?

[@TwoBrosRC]

It's EPS foam, so yep - same construction.

[@Abelrcplanes]

@@TwoBrosRC thanks! I’m not gonna get this one then!

[@TwoBrosRC]

If it wasn't EPS foam it would be significantly heavier - what's the issue with EPS?

[@Abelrcplanes]

@@TwoBrosRC it breaks Wayyyyyy to easily like I own alot of umxs and they are Parkzone and newer ones like the timber x I onece crashed the 1st version of the Umx timber and it never flew the same again but yea I see that it will be lighter and a little heavier they won’t fly that good

[@TwoBrosRC]

Anything that crashes will generally break - that's why the focus should be on improving so you don't crash. That way you can fly lighter models and enjoy the benefits of a model that can be tossed around without stalling as easily. This isn't meant to be an attack on ya, we just want to see you succeed and enjoy the hobby to its full potential. This model is well built - consider giving it a try!

[@userTJ39780]

My red UMX Turbo Timber was only $129 a few years ago.

[@TwoBrosRC]

Your red UMX TTE doesn't have all the upgrades this one does.

[@lancelink88]

Can you set up crow in a UMX???

[@TwoBrosRC]

Unfortunately not unless you replace the receiver entirely.

[@lancelink88]

@@TwoBrosRC I thought that might be the case. E-flite yet again ruined the end users experience with their proprietary hardware.

[@mpojr]

the problem is there is no one at Horizon hobbies that will answer their phones so l dont buy from them anymore good review though,,oh there are other alternative vendors to buy from

[@TwoBrosRC]

Write an email. They'll take care of you.

[@Krash_fpv]

They need to do a lighter top loader timber x....and call it the timber x evolution lol...

[@FORDEVR]

2 questions: 1) Why don’t the ailerons move 100% in opposite directions instead of 100% vs 5-10% 2) How do I make that 100% / 100%. I can’t find it in mixing or servo travel. Thx Great Videos🎉🎉🎉

[@TwoBrosRC]

Because moving down more than up causes adverse yaw on this model - you can't make it 1-1.

[@Apollo_Music]

What do you think about it compared to UMX Timber X?

[@TwoBrosRC]

It's not as aerobatic but it's much more capable of slow flight.

[@nirlachman007]

I’m sooo happy you joined the reviewers who work with HH! You deserve it and I’m sure that this collaboration will bring a lot of great content 🎉🎉💪🏻👏🏻

[@TwoBrosRC]

Thank you so much!! We're keeping our independent spirit and HH has no problem with that.

[@nirlachman007]

@@TwoBrosRC awesome 🤩✌🏻

[@jeffoh5787]

Had to post after about 50 flights. The servo on my right aileron failed and i almost lost the plane. I have purchased four umx planes and now have had two of them have aileron servo failure. As for this new umx Turbo Timber Evolution, I was already having trouble with the motor not working every now then while flying. I had contacted hobbytown where I purchased it, and they said they couldnt help me. Now that the aileron servo has failed, I can't fly it until I replace it. So, Eflite has had a 50% success rate for me. I will never buy another umx plane again. Their quality control has some serious issues going on. That being said, i loved flying this plane when the motor wasn't cutting out and before the aileron servo completely failed and got stuck in the upright position.

[@TwoBrosRC]

Contact Horizon for assistance. They should make it right for you.

[@userTJ39780]

how is this better than the UMX Timber X? That plane can do much better 3D moves.

[@TwoBrosRC]

It's stable at lower airspeeds and can be flown in tighter areas without stalling out as easily. While the UMX TX can do some 3D moves, we consider the TTE to be a better platform overall.

[@holdfastrc]

The X has next to no STOL capabilities as it's advertised for UNLESS you put slats on it. The X is inherently tail heavy by design just for its awesome 3d capabilities while THIS umx timber is designed more for the middle with a little lean towards its STOL characteristics. The X doesn't even have flaps and is the only umx timber that's primarily geared towards that 3d performance and it does very well at it

[@stevejohnston8543]

Well, anyone want one at a lower price I’m up in Canada and I just put mine for sale. Unlike many others, I guess I don’t like how these things fly at all and they look like some kind of monstrous bird. Also, a bush plane doing all kind of aerobatics just doesn’t seem realistic to me and I don’t like their flight characteristics, always pitching up not to mention the cheap tape they use on the rudder. I swore off UMX and got sucked into this one but it will be the last one. Give me the UMX Ultrix over this any day. In fact, its is the only one from that line that I really enjoy and that’s relatively maintenance free and easy to repair if you need to, which is rarely as they’re well built.

[@TwoBrosRC]

Sorry to hear that!

[@stevejohnston8543]

@@TwoBrosRC Well you like what you like I guess, more power to you guys. Maybe if it wouldn’t have kept pitching up etc. Surfaces seemed level? Anyhow definitely a plane in demand. I sold it almost right after I posted. Any thoughts on the pitching up issue and or set up tips would be appreciated should I run I to a similar situation. Cheers.

[@TwoBrosRC]

@@stevejohnston8543 If you're using a battery outside the recommended 300mah pack, that could cause it.

[@stevejohnston8543]

@@TwoBrosRC No I was using the suggested 3S smart battery, and it was up front. Must be other reasons why it wanted climb and stall, and it flew really lousy with flaps and it was all set up according to the manual. Surely you guys have sim idea?

[@TwoBrosRC]

@Steve Johnston Try contacting HH support. Unless we see it we can't really diagnose it.

[@fippobak]

It's not a micro plane, clickbait title

[@TwoBrosRC]

It's literally a micro plane.

[@fippobak]

@@TwoBrosRC 70cm wing is not a micro, there is much smaller, eg. dart250g with 57cm or spirit micro wing with 47cm (still not micro). I was looking for 15-30cm wings plane, couldn't find any.

[@TwoBrosRC]

@@fippobak It isn't a zero-sum game. Horizon Hobby classifies it as a UMX model - Ultra Micro eXtreme. This is why it's titled the way it is.

[@fippobak]

@@TwoBrosRC ah, ok

[@pewtubee]

UMX NIGHT TIMBER EVO IS NEEDED FROM HORIZON!!!