What's the best RC plane for learning to fly?

[@declandoyle4151]

I love the way he says "RC"(aah cee). Watched a hell of a lot of this man's videos and he has a ton of knowledge regarding everything to do with rc flight. Always well worth watching.

[@kierdog10]

Thank you! Thank you! You do a great job. I just bought a Champ and have learned a lot from your videos. My friend who is an RC flyer suggested, as a next step, something else....After I showed him your video he said" Wow...Ahhhh..He has something there"...People like you really make a difference!!!

[@450hp202turbo]

yes i was doing loops and rolls inverted flight yesterday with my AXN full throws on all controls . its a blast to fly this AXN goes like hell when you open it up down wind with bigger prop

[@dphotos007]

That looks like a really cool beginner plane. I remember I started out on a three channel Parkzone Cub. I am a firm believer in learning to fly with a four channel system plus the motor is in the back. Meaning less damage when you crash. I like the power in this plane too.

[@MrTurnone]

I really appreciate your videos (this one and the build videos), it convinced to try my first plane. I ordered it and should be here in a week. Cheers from the USA

[@xjet]

No problems, I'm glad you have found what I do to be useful -- that's the main reason I do it ;-)

[@izwanmohd]

because of this video I bought myself an AXN and fullying flying it after 4th flight! note I have never flown a plane before only training with them in simulator, indeed this AXN floater is great for slow and fast flying! I'm loving it!

[@gooniac33]

And great point about not needing to over fly the plane! I always tell my RC students the same thing....

[@grahamlwilson]

Bruce, you can get the crinkles out of the nose and similar crash damage by putting the damaged bit in hot water and hey presto, foam goes back to shape. I like to take mine slope soaring off Hill 60 near Wollongong in NSW Australia. Great fun aircraft. I totally agree with your recommendation for this HK product. Get it, fly it, crash it, repair it and go fly it again.

[@icebear1946]

The one weak section of the AXN is the fuselage area forward from the wing; I re-enforce that with inch-wide strips of thin plywood glued to the sides and then locked in the front with black electrical tape. That makes the thing nearly indestructible.

[@CrayonboxAviationAdventures]

Just ordered one yesterday before seeing this video - should be fun. Looks like Bruce gives it 2 thumbs up!!

[@danielmcgrath9369]

I have flown since Am radio days,yes over thirty years.Flying sports planes,war birds,ect.I bought one of these FMS Foam 1280's for some fun.Bigger prop,bigger battery and I added 200mm to each wing end without any problems.Its so,so,so much fun to play with on club days.Taa Aeromodellers Association,Queensland,Australia.

[@Farmer2492]

where can you buy one in Australia

[@cheetor5923]

Definitely mate, I recorded my flights when I started a few weeks ago, they're on my channel, I discovered that purring 2 carbon rods down the side of the fuselage made it much more crash resistant, In my crash compilation video all the crashes happened within a hour... and it still flew at the end of the day. I was back the next day to fly more!

[@FORDEVR]

Everyone has their favorite, my personal favorite is the GWS E-Starter. Great to learn on and quite aerobatic for a beginner plane :)

[@Radver]

I just bought an AXN pnp and it came with a 30 amp esc as stock. Flys like a dream...

[@pubbank]

This video is great! Bring lots of fun memories for me. My rc club members recommend the plane to all our new members. Great job ,xjet.

[@vfrvtec]

i started of with the hbz supercub and the axn was my first aileron plane and must have 60 flights and still love it.

[@TheInteliagentti]

I ordered an AXN Floater from HobbyKing and just based on your videos. Seems like a really great plane.

[@glennroberts461]

Now this guy gives some justification for his selection. He makes some good points. Not like those guys who are trying to sell their company products.

[@Wingnut3356]

I bought one to teach my daughters to fly. They were going solo after only about 20 mins instruction. they don't get to fly it much though because I love it too much. Might have to buy a second.

[@da-madmodler4692]

I just soloed two weeks ago with my Bixler and the same day I had a chance to fly an Apprentice with the stabilization turned off and man o man the Apprentice sure flies nice.

[@jayc004]

I love how professional the star of the show is....."on me....ON ME!!"......:you can go back to the plane now". Bruce, you are a director/producer at heart, (but always a living leg-end). What about scripting people to present the video for you? You could even have a quick brief with your camera man.....(Ron by any chance - He does need a lot of directing to be honest), and just shoot the video and see what happens. Worst case is that you have to fly the model a bit more and film it again.....?!

[@75dazzam]

might want to mention too that the setup(trims etc) is important because she just wont fly as goos as it does in your video if they are not setup properley,als cog.thanx great video and very inorfmative,there should be more of this

[@timw1959]

I ordered one this past weekend along with a new 55" Aerosky Trainer Kit plane which I crashed twice now but have been on simulator for many hours now and feel confident I won't have any more big crashes,I hope!lol Thank you.

[@TheGroggyPirate]

Been watching your channels for a couple of weeks and I'm now ready to dip my toe into the rc plane pool. Just ordered what you recommended in the vid along with charger and lipo from HobbyKing.

[@MrJdsenior]

Wow, I've flown a lot of RC, and that is one stable airplane.

[@finleylewis9944]

i learnt on an fms t-28 trojan which is a surprisingly nice plane to start on now im on the big 50cc gassers.

[@MrScottsomeone]

another easy to fly glider/plane that i learnt on is the phoenix 2000 maybe not as robust but still an awesome flying model

[@Syma107]

@xjet Really appreciate your prompt reply:fiberglass tape will buy from Hobbyking- feel a video would be great on this concept of taking off from grass.There are so many disabled people in different forms that want to get into this hobby that have fear,I believe anything you can give advice opens up so much for them.I started in indoor helis,great fun.My desire is to help people far worse off than me just to fly a plane like the AXN,I know it is doable-Thank you-Your videos are heart warming

[@DillysADV]

good info I will have to try that. the last one I had did not like to fly.. and when it did it was like a pole seeking missle.

[@torritoist]

Hi Mate! I'm retired and really can't contribute to you but at least I can pen a message to say thank you for your work in helping others enjoy this hobby. Cheers

[@izwanmohd]

thanks! my AXN is only 3 week old nose a bit crooked due to my Turnigy 9X, decide to turn it self off while flying :p, will need more practice until I can fly it at a small place

[@octane613]

Hey bruce. I recently saved 2 1980's-1990's vintage r/c planes from the scrap yard. I believe they are all trainers. Here's my question: Since i've never flown an r/c plane before, which should I start with? A low wing .40 powered trainer, a high wing .40 powered cessna 182 trainer, or a low wing tail dragger ~.60 powered trainer? I don't know what size it needs, I do know the mounts inside it are bigger than the mounts for my .40's.

[@obRCmania]

I think that the Horizon Hobby Super Cub is the best beginner because you learn how to do proper take off and landing and it has the anti crash technology (ACT) which when you are learning is very helpful however is does get annoying after a while but you just flick a switch and it turns off. Also you can modify it like crazy without to much hassle. I will admit that the AXN is cheaper and comes with 4ch rather than 3. But the Super Cub was the plane I learnt to fly and still do fly it today.

[@ItsameDrew]

Thanks for the video, I'm looking to start a new hobby, probably RC planes, but I have a question if you could possibly answer, Does wind play a massive part in flying this plane, and also, where would you suggest to start flying (Parks?)

[@paulsandroidlist]

ok what plane is the most fun to fly i used to fly .40 cubic inch glow about 20 years ago just when underpowered electrics were comming out all built up and monocoated many ened up being rekitted love your videos might get backinto it the electrics are a lot cleaner no castor oil lub spraying out of the engine and into your face as you tuned the enginethanks for the videos keep up the good work

[@Coneman1]

Great video on easy to fly RC Planes.

[@hads1111]

Hey Bruce cool vid, am thinking about getting one. I have a spektrum DX5e, do you know if the 'orangerx spektrum DSM2' receivers on the hobby king website will be compatible? And also what battery and charger did you purchase with it?

[@wayneuk]

This plane is brilliant ! ive clocked this in the wind @ 153kmh with fpv view my video's

[@piperpilot26]

you've sold me on this one! although I've past the beginning stage a long time ago, I've been looking for a cheap electric to use as a park flyer and an another option aside from the nitro engines that I run. great vid one again!!

[@Syma107]

Hi,have bought AXN Floater and had my maiden flight today-my friend launched for me as have disability in my arms,what a beauty to fly after buying so many small winged planes this was just a joy to fly.had 24 minutes flying on 1800 mah,not at full speed My question is this:Am trying to make a dolly with wheels to fly off tarmac or grass as I see a big problem for me to launch this glider without help,being really independent want to launch myself.Any advice on this?

[@dingalarm]

For many years, and even now, I have read that the best model to learn RC flying on is a high wing trainer powered by a .40 size glow engine, due to the large size and stability of such a model. However, I'd like to be able to use one of the small engines I have (e.g. Cox Babe Bee, Surestart, OS10FSR and Enya 11CXD) for the same purpose. In your opinion, then, is it quite acceptable to use these engines for a trainer (wingspan ~ 1m), or an electric model such as you have suggested, instead of a .40 powered trainer ? I hope you can help. Thanks for your excellent and informative video !

[@SirArghPirate]

@xjet Thanks, I will take a look. Do you even think this plane is suitable for someone who's never flown an airplane before also? I know most people suggest learning to fly a plane with someone who's experienced, but unfortunately I don't know anyone in my area that has this hobby.

[@markusfalk9459]

What a beard! All jokes aside, and the comment on a video that is almost a decade old... Recently bought a copy of this plane. Bixler 2. Lent it to my friend who isn't as sure on his controls as me. It just is so much better than the two Carbon Cub + with SAFE and GPS and all that. The plane really shines with its manouverability.

[@sasoproductions]

Great Videos!!! I'll say a 3 channel, no aileron plane would be best for learning !!!! I crashed 2 high wing nitro gas 4 channels trainers and finally did it with the Sky Fly 2 !!!

[@cutefoxRC]

Nostalgia :) awesome plane, i bought one of those in 2013, still flying on it. But sometimes i want to make it fly faster. I heard cutting edges of wings can help with speed, but what negative side of it will be then?

[@BMSWEB]

@xjet I'm going to get the Bixler once you get your FPV series up and that's the platform I'll be using since it looks like a very stable platform for smooth video footage. I'll let you know what I think of it once I get one. AUS warehouse is still out of them :(

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

Hahahaha, testing it's toughness by crashing into the tower was priceless!

[@hissingoose]

if you're really not sure, a Hobbyzone Champ or a Flyzone Playmate... both are $70-90, come with radio, battery, charger, and you don't need to drive out to a huge area to get a "taste" of RC flying, the Champs are wickedly tough as well. only drawback is they're 3 channel, which you will grow out of fast if you end up liking RC flying.

[@Nexnz]

Great vid. As someone who is looking to get into the hobby and have been looking at these types of planes I found it really useful! I'm just not sure which is the best out of the Clouds Fly, Bixler or Easy star or are they the same thing!

[@MrBobinAZ]

This is from an "old guy". I firmly believe the very best plane to learn to fly on is a Proctor Antic. Why? 1) it will teach you to build 2) it will teach you to read plans and blueprints 3) it can be set up as an aileron or rudder plane 4) if set up according to the plans it will take off and land with no input other than the throttle. 5) it's aerobatic to some extent (I used to hover mine like a 3D plane today) 6) it looks cool and is different from anything else you'll see at the club field

[@999benhonda]

my 1st was the parkzone slo-V. doesn't get much easier than that.

[@Soconnor97]

Cool I'm going to get one of these asap I race onroad ic but wanted to get into planes for a while is mode 3 throttle and rudder on the left

[@joybuzzer]

@Soconnor97 Mode 1 has Throttle and Ailerons on the right/ Rudder and Elevator on the left. If it were Rudder and throttle on the right, that would make it Mode 3

[@MrBhargab123]

hay i have seen you in Jurassic Park movie. Dr grant

[@7daniel49]

@xjet Thanks for the quick reply. I was thinking I was stuck with my first choice! Hmm, I wonder how you found out you could take off the back plate! ;)

[@fergusbryan4247]

Bruce Do you think a Bix 3 will be a good trainer. Could you possibly do a review on the new Bix3 Thanks fergus

[@artakisthebest]

That's using rudder as-well, still not enough, and I don't like the yaw action, I like seamless rolls along one axis. I may need to up the throws, I have got the linkage on the middle hole on the control horn, so ill take the innermost hole for more throws. Overall great plane. When I fly low I use ailerons and opposite rudder to keep the nose from dropping, sorta like a knife edge action, seems to work a treat, Ill try turning with the rudder and oppsite aileron though next time. Great plane!!!

[@stevepuffery8918]

Hey, I got one these, basic kit, servos, speed controller, already had batteries cost: $106.00 US

[@Hollywood4Fun]

I'd like to get my father into RC flying. He's 86 but pretty sharp. I figured after watching the vids that the AXN Cloud Floater would be the way to start. But I get confused when you start saying what other gadgetry to use rather other than the stock parts. You mention a 30XB controller, and the 9X radio (but their are several on the HobbyKing page) and UBEC for power? The bigger prop is cool but Colet and shaft size? I'm getting lost. I wish I had a list of links. Thanks!

[@ScooterEngan1]

waiting a long time for a good video like this!

[@BMSWEB]

I actually purchased the Kinetics for my son to learn on and I thing the AXN or the Bixler would have been a far better choice . . he can fly now so alls good :)

[@pistolpetepeterson]

i've also hird of a good one. dynam hawk sky. about $125 us comes with 72mhz or 2.4ghz system, a lipo battery and charger 4 channel full function setup and its nearly identical to this one.. and the easy star a more expensive set up but same exact thing. ive been looking to get the hawk sky to learn on and stop crashing my home design profile foamys. $5 of materials a piece.

[@gooniac33]

The AXN is a great plane! And it is one of many planes that flies that way. There is another plane made by Dynam that is just as good and you can actually get it ready to fly with brushless motor, battery and charger for $100 US. The radio is cheap but it gets the job done and the plane flies wonderfully! Also changing to a 3s 20c 2200mah pack gives longer flights and the plane is not bothered by the extra weight. Oh and you don't need to hand launch either or use wheels. Rise of grass easily!

[@rcfreehold]

@Palexb14 The supercub is one of the best trainers around. Takes lots of good hits, but make sure you unplug the "act" system that's supposed to help you fly. It takes control of the plane and will crash it, unless you are very high. Get yourself a sim too, Realflight or Pheonix I would NOT recommend the Turnigy radio at all, find yourself a used DX7 or Dx6

[@8scottyt]

Hey Bruce, great video as usual. Just a question, have you ever overstressed the wings with too much speed and elevator on your AXN? Maybe snapping the off? What about with the 6x4 prop?

[@glenncol]

Hey Barry, i was looking at one of these but as per usual they are no available in the Australian warehouse and the shipping from HK is about $1 or $2 more than the plane. Have you tried out the Bixler as yet?

[@artakisthebest]

Ill be completely honest I don't know what you mean by roll coupling. My rolls just don't look that axial. I've pulled off a knife edge too with the same results, Ive got a heli motor im thinking of strapping to the AXN but the heli motor doesnt spin properly, im suspecting one of the three wires going to the motor from the esc are loose, the motor just wont spin but makes this static kind of sound. Id love to see an AXN aerobatics video!! This is a great plane to push aorund coz its so cheap!

[@thedocdodge]

I have an e-Flite Apprentice and I love it! But would you recommend the AXN Clouds Fly Floater over the Apprentice? For the price, it seems like the Floater is at least $200 cheaper...

[@xjet]

I'm not familiar with the Apprentice so can't really draw the comparison but everyone around here *loves* their AXNs and it's one of the few models you can use as a thermal soarer, fly in gale-force winds or just have fun with. Very, very versatile.

[@thedocdodge]

***** I may have to try one out! Love your videos btw

[@mrcriswellpredicts]

Bought it, flown it, love it. Three things I dont like: manual= useless, why bother, and canopy flutters like an autum leaf when you give it speed. 2 amp esc smells like baarbee after 30 min. Otherwise great!

[@pedroantoniomoreno1258]

This video reminds me the idea of BEING a Pilot

[@7daniel49]

@atreewithnolife Haha, a little confusing since the horn is on the bottom. I guess it would be to top hole if the plane was on its belly. I was thinking as the widest parts of the horn as the bottom. Either way you look at it, I got it into the closest hole to the control surface. Thanks for the concern, though.

[@Varue]

Could you put together a list of links to everything I need from hobbyking? See, I really think that this is a great way for me to get started in rc aviation, but I don't really understand what I'm doing. Even after I buy these things, I don't exactly know what to do with them. I know you are probably busy but if you have the time, It would really be helpful. Thanks

[@JackmanFlicks]

I suggest The Hobbyzone champ is

[@tizmantoday]

i bought the PNP version with battery and charger for $105 plus $32 for the hobbyking 4 channel transmitter and reciever all from hobbyking. and all that is including postage from the australian warehouse. so all up about $140 because in my first comment i forgot about the charger.

[@AustinPetDetective]

I want to buy the transmitter you displayed in this video, when to Hobby King site there are two 9X models. Which model should I get the TX-9X-M2 $53.82 or the TX-9X-M1 $54.00. Very new to the hobby. Also can you give me part No for the better servos you used as well,seems to be a lot on the website. Thank you very much.

[@Gig540]

Well back in the day I would say a PT 40 or Telemaster. Now days I have to agree with these foam electric planes. Taught my son on a Sky Surfer similar plane. I think these planes are great I still feel you gain more experience learning from a gas powered heavier plane. They stall and require air speed to move. These electrics you can pretty much floor the throttle and nose up and recover. Good I. Way to grab more people I to the hobby. But I recommend a gas non 3D plane to take skills further

[@7daniel49]

Hey, Bruce. I got an AXN after being influenced by you, but when i build it, I put my elevator push rod into the middle hole and now I was wishing I had put it into the bottom hold to give me more throw. Do you have any cleaver ways to change the hole positions?

[@obRCmania]

What is the difference is there between Hawk sky and AXN. RCPowers says the Hawk sky is one of the best planes.But you say the AXN is the best. I think the look exactly the same. If you can could you do a a video comparing the Hawk sky to the AXN (or a similar plane to the Hawk Sky).

[@nightubble]

hey uncle .. erm .. have you flown the Dynam "I can Fly" or the "super cub" before ? and if u have.. can u compare the AXN to those 2 ?? :D im a newbie

[@Dinglezz]

Hellooo. In your opinion, as a beginning beginner what should I get? This AXN Floter-Jet, or the Wilga 2000? Thanx!

[@jaggernutox]

its a good idea to start whit the prop in the back

[@watchdoggibson]

Im so glad your collage money went to the person who has taught you this high degree of language & creative writting. Your Professor and Parents must be so proud of you go3173 , When will you be going for your masters degree ?

[@mrcriswellpredicts]

Nr 4: cg= x. Brilliant!

[@milsonmocon9139]

Hi sir i have a question What is good to buy simulator or real rc? Because the price of simulator is also desame in the real rc plane what is the cheapest way ?? because i saw an rc plane desame the price of a brand new simulator but the rc plane is made of epo foam so i can fix it cheaply then i will have experiences in flying rc but what really is the best? please need reply thanks

[@hamishmtb9266]

Hello xjet I bought a hubsan spyhawk which was unreliable and fell to pieces so I am thinking of purchasing a sky trainer 182 1100mm wingspan is this a good option? Thanks

[@artakisthebest]

I havent got a UBEC and I havent had any issues with mine yet. I guess im just to lazy to break out the soldering iron, well no I love soldering...

[@CrackerMcGillicuddy]

The HobbyZone Champ is the easiest to fly. I have a helluva time launching the AXN Floater - it tends to nose dive violently under throttle. Why is mine the only Floater to nose dive?

[@rm688]

I would like to get into flying RC planes but I also want to move on to build an FPV rc plane. Is it a good idea to buy an FPV plane like the Skywalker build it up as an rc plane learn to fly it and then move on to upgrade it into FPV? Cheers

[@piperpilot26]

@xjet lol, you'd be a rich man! anyways, I hope all is going well for you down there, Hopefully you guys will be allowed to continue to fly there. It looks like such a great club! If I ever make it to NZ, I'm definately paying you guys a visit!

[@arsitama]

Is Turnigy 9x better than HobbyKing? Cause I read the review, most of them only gave 1 crown. Does it support mixing, flaperon, elevon etc?

[@aidan284]

what hobby shop would you buy the plane from??

[@BMSWEB]

Nice one

[@wordreet]

Why were you biting the radio at the beginning XJ? Is that pre-flight nerves or something? :¬?

[@Soldier53flyer]

I'm in the USA where is the best place to buy one? Thank you for your time!

[@Dopey117]

@Symaheli107 Google "axn floater landing gear" try the first link it should be rcgroups thread

[@calebcowden6291]

I started on a Flyzone p-38

[@grahamsmith2022]

Yes,the Styrofoam planes are very very tough but will crack if u are unlucky,but then they glue together pretty well must have been very difficult in the balsa wood or nothing days,not to mention time consuming.

[@xjet]

It sure was... foam planes make flying more fun because you're not constantly worried that a single slip-up could destroy your model and require you to spend weeks building another.

[@eivararmero8249]

Hi Dude, can you tell me if the grayson hobby parkjet kit motor ( SuperSonic - 2212-06 V2 & 30Amp ESC Brushless Combo - Basic ) are enough to fly this model? I already purchased this and now I'm looking for a model to learn to fly, tks for your answer and time.

[@wayneuk]

boil up some water & place the hose in it & it will return to shape also leaving it in the sun is good ..but not if you live in the uk as we dont see it often

[@keremdrums81]

hello and thanks for the video, is it safe to use hot glue gun on this product for the repairs ?