UMX Radian | Flite Test

E-flite UMX Radian powered sailplane is a smaller "fun-size" of the larger ParkZone Radian.
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[@VitalityMassage]

I like just watching these videos better than actually buying/flying a plane! Why? 1. They're entertaining. 2. It's cheaper. 3. My neck doesn't get sore from looking up at a plane! 4. I don't have to go anywhere. 5. It's safer! Cows might attack me while standing in that field.

[@jamesgriffin9409]

Amen on the sore neck!

[@j.jasonwentworth723]

@@jamesgriffin9409 Having Ankylosing Spondylitis (which has bent me over by deforming my spine), I had to give up flying model rockets because I could no longer look up to follow their ascents. However, flying an R/C plane--especially a glider or a motorglider--would afford far more control over how high I'd need to crane my neck. Invacare (a company that makes walkers for the elderly) also makes walkers that are a bit wider, and have comfortable fold-down plastic seats (I have one; these walkers are very lightweight, and compact when folded--they're easy to carry, and to roll along on their wheels). They would be perfect to sit in while flying such models, including the UMX Radian.

[@rupertminecraft6424]

I have this plane. Trust me its better than watching it on yt

[@larjkok1184]

6. You’re a lunatic.

[@Darkfranchise]

So... Where are the cons? What is included for $80? Not a great review or info video. Felt more like a sales ad.

[@MohitDewan]

Have to agree with that. This was more of an ad or a preview. There was not much useful info.

[@UrTRaBBiTT]

How much more info do you guys require? They gave you the spec's, You can see there using there own radio's, And they are having fun with a plane that they recommend. Go look at the link provided for the rest of the information. There just letting you know about this plane. If video's like these keep FT going, then I am happy with it. Thanks.

[@MrRubyyyy]

They were n't at there office. The toolbox quadcopter creation was also a bit fast (only part names and Bixler saying it flies well) this was a bit the same. In short i miss the bench in the beginning to.

[@UrTRaBBiTT]

I do not see the word "Review" in the title, so there for, this is not a review.

[@MohitDewan]

***** I don't see the word ad either but that's what this is. The criticism is still valid.

[@TurboSunShine]

so wait, why aren't they pre programmed to be able to turn them of from the transmitter? buying an additional cable to enable the on off toggle seems stupid and not quite consumer friendly.

[@AgentCAL2001]

It's just how it is, I think Horizon Hobby assumes people won't want to turn it off, since it's basically just stabilizing, but there are times you'd want to turn it off.

[@colinmarner1895]

+SunShine Horizon Hobby seems to think that they know better than their customers. Every plane I have ever owned with flying aids built in has crashed because of them, and all the planes I can afford from them have as3x (my micro p51d mustang crashed repeatedly because of such technology- it actually makes them harder to fly in wind imo). I agree, it's stupid.

[@DannyCruzCreations]

I'm so in love with my little UMX Radian, I'm about to buy a second one to fly with my kid. Who would've thought such a simple plane could be so fun?

[@bwxmoto]

Got a thermal yesterday that I had to actively and purposeful fly out of or my UMX Radian would have been a spec.. I had a 20 minute flight that time and 160mah nanotech came down with 3.75v.. I also did some outside loops, and also figured out how to get the thing to fly upside down. I've only had it fore two weeks or so, it's my second plane.. very cool little plane.

[@Ghostrider03Z]

That whole thing where "and they are cheap" for some reason really made me want to buy one lol, but these look awesome.

[@Hondeer]

These little guys are the best soaring gliders I have ever flown. With the Eflite 115MAH packs they will soar forever on a mid morning when the ground is heating up. Easy flight times of 45min with sailing! Get one!

[@addressunknown8]

PLEASE make a tutorial on how to disable AS3X.

[@alexyt4434]

addressunknown8 I want to see the flight performance without dem

[@drones1018]

A good tip is to put tape over the leaning edge of the wings as it prevents damage in crashes

[@chrismillersrcfamily]

Good catch Alex..

[@honzaasterba]

Had to watch this again after watching the latest podcast with peter. What a long way has he gone from a shy guys like this to a youtube star :)

[@nicksb4814]

honzaasterba yeah... me too

[@hyakligian982]

Same

[@maraos8869]

Brushed motors seriously??

[@konrad759]

Its a glider,it doesnt need very much power. for this size a brushed motor is perfect.

[@muhammadal-rawi6767]

Keeps the price down too!

[@maraos8869]

i guess so, less power aswell... Still i hate the sound of them compared to brush-less.

[@konrad759]

the sound doesnt really matter, i think the flying is more important. Would you pay maybe 50$ more for a better sound ?

[@maraos8869]

jezz im being bombarded..... No, but still they don't sound as "smooth" as brush-less....

[@ericfelle2805]

do some more old type flitetest videos please! like speed projects and challenges, i find that they were better

[@SuperFrodo95]

How well do these glide?

[@pivotalaxe2698]

basicly fall at 1 feet every 5 seconds is my guess

[@ramenmasri6277]

Please demonstrate how to disable AS3X, its making me stall at low speeds :(

[@Jerod_Helt]

I think Peter now has more subscribers to his channel then flight test does

[@JohnFHendry]

The UMX Radian is too cool... it flies great but when there is no wind the AS3X is not needed and gets in the way of flying at min sink and cuts down on letting you get the best L/D slope. Can't understand why they don't come setup to be able to turn AS3X on and off as needed. You guys need to do a video of how that's done but really they should come setup like that out of the box... and the box should hold two but it's a great case for the glider. The AS3x really does work in bumpy air when the wind sock is straight. They turn on a dime compared to larger polyhedral wing gliders and can handle some wind and penetrate surprisingly well.

[@DavidAubin]

Does anyone know how to turn of the as3x as described on this video. I bought the cable and downloaded the software but can't seem to get anything to work. Not sure if x-port switching is working and when I go to read the software on the plane I get no response. Please help.

[@GBLynden]

I just read a bunch of the comments and while I was entertained by this video sans the product placement, it was a pretty weak review for FT. I have a decent review on my channel that would be pretty good when combined with this video. I hope this comment helps some of you looking for more info to round out this video.

[@NateB1976]

***** you fly this thing like a bird. I've seen you launch it and land it in the tiniest of spaces after cruising around at 300+ft like a hawk. Anyone out there that wants to see this plane flown right check out GBLynden's video's of it. Truly amazing!!!

[@GBLynden]

Nate Brenneman Thank you for your kind words Nate :)

[@versask8td]

These little planes are awesome! Once I got a full range transmitter I found I could fly this little thing until I could barely see it with no radio issues. Amazing how far the hobby has come.

[@E85_STI]

The instructions state there is a high rate for these is that true? For some reason mine doesn’t want to climb high like y’all’s did.

[@specialized29er86]

I recently bought one to leave in the Subaru wagon and in Australia it cost $209.00 I also have the night and the pro versions and do love how they preform.

[@panther105]

Feeling a little stoopid here. You said click the link below but me no see no link below..... And for all you haters about these guys selling out......guess what.....Sponsorship keeps this amazing channel alive. And yes...We all miss David but we will survive. Some of your comments are just plain rude.

[@DarkShooper]

I'm sick of these shitty micros you cant fly anywhere, or expensive over priced BNF's

[@mikbacitube]

So we are appealing to children now and reviewing children planes . Nothing wrong with that a part the fact that it looks more and more like an AD. For 80/90 US you can buy better planes .

[@kurotsutchi]

Josh is back

[@anthonysmith5979]

Yeah $225 here in Australia with 2 battery packs, bought one any way, hope to teach my grandson

[@lukasmonradnass7059]

Hi flitetest. Can you please elaborate on how you disabled as3x. I have the programming cable but can't seem to get it working. Could it be because I'm using windows 10 and not 7?

[@phapnui]

Put tape over battery when flying aerobatics. I lost one in a loop and it fluttered uncontrollably into shrubbery.

[@chrissorlie6497]

Do you have Cable information / part number to turn off UMX? Thanks!

[@zevi]

glad to see you got pete on the show!

[@388gruardian]

I understand this a free video but, it is not to the usual quality that is delivered. More information on the model would been nice. I understand they have to pay the bills but, during a 6 min video there is more about a sponsor than product kinda leaves me wanting. Stick to the 12- 15 min long videos and place the sponsors on the back 3 mins please.

[@williamcramer7391]

Just popped up on my FB. Nearly impossible to find right now.

[@plowboyh6054]

It is a fun little plane when I don't have time to go to the flying field after work I take this to the football field and fly around. I have flown it it winds of 8 mph gusting up to 12 mph.

[@Nous_nous_amusames]

The show is fine, not every episode is going to be great,so what if it's a product plug, they have done short reviews with other models before and there is nothing wrong with doing it. They recommend a cheap and easy to fly plane for anyone looking to get into RC Planes or those already flying RC. Yes we are all sad to see David go home, but FT is still one of the coolest channels on YT regardless of new content. They have done and are still doing so much for the RC community on what could be called a "Global" scale. So all you snot nosed little whiners who are so addicted to your instant gratification/ instant entertainment/ me first attitudes mixed with the audacity of thinking you actually deserve anything from them at all need to remember that. Go and try to make something better if you think you know how it should be done. p.s. Happy to see Peter with the FT family, i know you guys must be working on some pretty cool stuff together to reveal to us in the future, looking forward to it.

[@natethegreat193]

not anymore bucko, they are a shitty YT channel now adays especially after they replaced all the staff

[@alexyt4434]

How do you program it for the AS3X?

[@4thGloryMonday]

Can I turn the as3x off on my previous planes some planes would fly better without it

[@gl1800dalen]

I got me one of these and flew it multi time the other day. it was fun and easy for a beginner like myself. I decided to go for another flight in the afternoon and the little thing got a lift from a wind gust so high that I couldn't see or bring it back.

[@renceycaparas4047]

I have a sport cub s since im just a beginner. im planning to get a umx radian as well but I want to know how much wind can it handle.

[@amxen1]

$90 US but £90 uk something wrong there at $1.70 to the £ .

[@willw9292]

is peter new david

[@rcbif101]

Would have liked to see a bit more of the plane. Closeups indoors.

[@benjahnz]

This is an advertorial, nothing more, nothing less..

[@CharlieOscar602]

I'm a bozo, I actually nodded.

[@HarryAnderson-z3w]

Lee Robert Wilson Sarah Harris Sarah

[@greenplastic6558]

uhhh $490?

[@mish111990]

BRING BACK MORE REVIEWS AND JOSH!

[@Flyinhi_808]

Can you use a futaba radio with the umx radian

[@protogenxl]

what they really need is a 200% Radian

[@off-grideverything533]

Just got one for my birthday, and even though I've never truly gotten to fly a fixed wing (Bought one as a kid, but didn't know enough to figure out, they had the throttle gimbal on the radio wired backwards, so yaw and throttle were swapped😅) Glad to say, thanks to almost a year of fpv drone experience, and watching you guys fly, I was able to get in the air much better than Peter's first attempt there haha. 2 flights so far with no crashes! Definitely great for a beginner with the safe select, even though it says intermediate on the box. Thank you for pulling me back into this awesome hobby!

[@jakeb2339]

YES FOAM AND TAPE!!!!! WOOOOO!!!!!! i nned to stop drinking monsters....

[@timothyhutchins5531]

3:28 Fan-what???????????? I don't think he has a 2-track brain hahahahahaha. 5:34 That's a script !!!!!!!!!! cool music too.

[@ChristElroy-z4i]

669 Ondricka Cliff

[@bradsgold345]

what happens when the battery gets low?

[@z32upgrader]

wow awesome shot at 4:14!

[@seavil17]

wow expensive little thing so sad

[@liammyers1739]

Change.Org, petition for Davids renewal of Visa or Dual Citizenship?

[@RedCornStudios]

Thanks for the review. I had been looking at this one but was worried of this style in a UMX.

[@Partok81]

Now you guys need to have a "Last Man down" competition. First man down buys the beer. Last man down gets a free plane!

[@dedomv11]

Very nice slow calm flying from this plane. I'm considering buying one from what I saw.

[@thecombat1233]

Hi Flite Test, I saw you can remove the AS3X system on the receiver. does it work on the UMX Yak 54 and can you tell me the code for the proggraming wire mod . Love your videos !

[@DFX2KX]

really, Flite Test... I spotted a phantom in that 'R/C newbies collection' shot... please don't tell me you're recommending a newb like me spend a grand. aside from the sponsor plugging, this seemed like a decent review.

[@klingerrc8342]

Did anyone else peter wears the same thing EVERY TIME?!

[@oleandreas9628]

In Norway the UMX are 160$ :( everything are more expensive here...

[@controversy2009]

so i just got the UMX Radian the other day and wow talk about bind and fly no trimming no problems out of the box . THANK YOU FliteTest this is one of the most fun planes i have ever had its just so simple and so peaceful to fly ! i wish you guys would hold a event out in southern California that would be awesome !!!! from a huge fan thank you guys for all the tips and reviews oh ya btw make a "I

[@robwatson7401]

Can anyone tell me if I can use the radio that came with my Blade Nano QX with this? My regular radio is a Flysky FST6 and wouldn't work (as far as I know), so I'm hoping the one I got with the NQX will be compatible. Also, if it would, what kind of range could I get out of it?

[@AgentCAL2001]

I think you could use that, since this is an ultra micro. I've never tried to fly bigger planes with the ultra micro transmitter, so I don't know if there are limitations. The main difference is range. The big transmitters are basically as far as you can see, and the small transmitter will get less range, but that should be fine as long as you don't fly too far away (you can still easily see the plane without squinting)

[@middleagedbaldguy6774]

Hey how about a review of some fms, rochobby, or freewing planes. Enjoying my Roc v tail immensely. Also have a freewing stinger thats a hoot. And why not a vendor experience. Say four orders placed on the same day for roughly the same amount/kind of items. Grade on speed, accuracy of description,packaging, etc. I see alot of newbies sour fast just trying to sift through the myriad vendors out there!

[@Jerbod2]

So once you crash it one time you basically wrecked it to no return? Can it even hold a Mobius?

[@johnonorgan]

the damm drum machine ''''''''''''q

[@Xenthera]

So weird seeing peter in this videos. He's so much more adventurous nowadays. lol

[@66tbird1]

Thank you being able to turn off stabilization. The price is right for sure.

[@stickfigureman722]

FliteTest how do you do the somewhat "roll" to get it inverted? and also, is this plane very good with wind? because where I live, there's never a day with no wind. I have a hobbyzone duet and if there was a 2+ mph wind, the duet cant handle it.

[@echorc4620]

Hey guys im a huge fan of the show and I am in the process of building a blunt nose versa, I was wandering what a good and relitevly cheap fpv setup would be and what motor/esc I should use if Im running spektrum reciever. Thanks for rhe help and have a good one.

[@brettnecessary2266]

Absolutely the best plane to learn how to fly. I flew it solo successfully and it is very simple to control. Just remember to get to a decent altitude to start and you should be just fine. Highly recommend this for beginners.

[@echampine]

Now we need the "Micro Bixler" from Hobby King :-)

[@chrsfincher]

ok so if you cut a hole in the back of the battery compartment you can slide the battery back and get the cg where it should be for the 45 degree dive test. it thermals so much better if you move the cg back. just thought that since you guys have had so much fun with them you would like the better flight performance

[@ryanpek]

there are great planes.. buddy has one.. its super fun 2 fly.. bring a chair

[@ericjane747]

The reviews for the programming cable to shut off the stability mode say it is not worth it because it is a nightmare to load on the computer.

[@morbus5238]

The funny thing is that I just got one of these for Christmas and I got a dx6i transmitter. Now I just got to wait on spring

[@weasele1]

I'm getting my second umx tomorrow sti) a bit confuse on how to turn off the site or whatever it's called lol I want longer flight time

[@bluemountpictures4785]

can you made a video about the HobbyKing FPV race quad

[@PilotAZ]

I have a turnigy 9x will this work if I get a Umx radian

[@dukecorso80]

Finally a episode worth checking out

[@ryanho5578]

I have this plane! Love it more than it's big brother!

[@Raptor50aus]

only 3 channel and still geared brushed motor

[@CommanderCrabz]

hi guys i was a sub for a very long time keep up the vids

[@HMHacki]

i love those micro bnf hings the concept is just awesome!

[@thekforged]

FPV.. . . .

[@samhince8797]

I really wish i could be at this thing!

[@RoboTekno]

Can you show how you install the AS3X USB interface cable program on a computer? I can't get mine to recognise any of my models when I plug it in.

[@weibemi]

Can a beginner fly this radian? Is it easy?

[@wlouisharris]

Yes, great plane for a beginner. You should just need some space like a football field and a day with light wind.

[@seavil17]

totally ignored the guy in the glasses lol

[@RockIslandguy]

Are these big enough for FPV?

[@keyonvossough7306]

Great video awesome flight test

[@jaedenarrington9952]

good job with the website update

[@williambaldwin7255]

dose it come with a controller

[@rcbif101]

not for the 89 price.

[@BlueDoesRoblox]

wtf happened to the intro?

[@JYTheKiller]

More challenges!!! Haha

[@kristoferfedje]

🤔

[@lonelyharry86]

what country r u guys in

[@aarons7836]

Flite test is from the United States, Ohio