XFly - Boeing T-7A Red Hawk - 64mm PNP EDF Jet - Unbox, Build, Radio Setup, Mods, & Maidens + Crash?

[@olivervaldes4223]

You caught lightning in a bottle with this channel. These videos are WAY better than the competition. Going to grab some popcorn, its movie night with B.P. and Camera Crew!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE!!! Thanks

[@erikdrake6406]

1😂😂

[@kenflyergc]

Hi Brian and Camera Crew.... Question: if I order a Redhawk by clicking on your Amazon link, do y'all still get credit for the sale?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

@@kenflyergc sure do! Sorry for the late reply... just happened to catch this in a string of comments!

[@JetGuyProductions]

I have a ton of planes Draco, EC 1500, night radian, T28 1.2m, Corsair 1.2, 64 mm F 35, 64 mm F 15, 64 mm F 18, and a ton more. X-Fly T7A hands-down is my favorite plane. Stock it handles absolutely fantastic, incredibly stable, and the speed is real good. I love the fly under full power at about 12 inches off the ground. I put a 64 mm 3900 KV motor in it. And it rips at about 101 mph. The run time is cut down to three minutes though which kind of sucks. Brian, I love what you do man you got me back in the flying after 18 years I really owe you a big thank you keep up the good work.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks, and so glad we could play a small part in getting you back into the hobby!!!

[@tonydarst8211]

I saw the Red Devils, Charlie Hilliard, Gene Soucy and Tom Poberezny, perform several times at airshows in the early 70’s; my Dad knew and introduced me to all of them at Oshkosh. I flew my first RC aircraft in 1975, at age 13. I retired two years ago and decided to pick up RC again just about 4 weeks ago. Since, I have 5 BNF airplanes, including the UMX Pitts. Always loved the Pitts! Thanks for rattling the memories!

[@jeffhenderson934]

Your best video ever. And I go back to the days of the Blondie, Timber 1.5 and the Timber UMX “paper towel soaked in CA” days. Until last night, I thought only my wife could turn a 20 minute project turn Into a 3 hour project. But the info on the flaperons, forward programming and taking the mains forward will be invaluable. Looks like a well built plane. Thanks for “corn testing” It for us on purpose. Reminded of when you hit the street sign at the old house just so you could show us how to use hot water and a dish towel to get dings out of foam.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Jeff ;) You know we can do it...20 minutes into 3 hours...but look how much better my plane is, than what they "Sold" me :)

[@jeffhenderson934]

I forgot I ordered this EDF. Showed up last week. I was looking a pictures from about the time I ordered it, and everything I was wearing is now out of style. This will be the 1st time trying the “Brian Phillips method of Flaperons”. Even if I destroy both aileron leads and have to replace wing and rewire aileron servos I’m not giving up. Thanks to you and Mrs Phillips for taking the time to put your version of “War and Peace” on this build and first couple of flights. Big help!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

"...all my closes were out of style..." - LOL!!! Awesome Jeff!!! You can do it - flapperons will be worth it too ;)

[@jeffhenderson934]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Done. I went the route of separating the aileron leads and using an old servo connector and soldering a 1 inch section of the 3 wires and shrink tubing the two sections together. The ix12 made it a piece of cake to setup flaperons. Certainly going to do this to the F-16 Thunderbird. Forgot to rake the main gear forward like you did, but the hard, untried work is done. Thanks again! Go Cyclones!

[@HciContractor]

I just bought this plane. Thank you Guys for this detailed video! I fly GA and a lot of 3D. I'm just learning these jets. I sure appreciate this video brother. I think I'll put rudder servos on this plane. Flying 3D makes it impossible for me to not use the Rudder and it messes me up not having rudder to blend in with ailerons. You guys are much appreciated and I show it with Patreon.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks so much for your support! We really do appreciate it and are happy to help!

[@HciContractor]

@@BrianPhillipsRC my pleasure brother. There isn't a harder working KZbinr on the platform. You've got an amazing team!

[@jeffkodysz4309]

This is such a cool little jet. I had no idea it was a real plane until they released this model. Definitely on my "To Get" list.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE! Do it ;)

[@beargillium2369]

Under $200 right now on the link 😮

[@nickhayley]

34:58 For the rudder addition. Nice!! 53:28 For the lead up to the corn downing! Weeeee! What a resilient plane!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Nick ;) LOL

[@nickhayley]

@@BrianPhillipsRC No worries, buddy! :) Any word on how she gets off the grass?

[@krismiller5468]

I've never owned or flown a drone, but I'm thinking about getting into it. When you were at 17% on the second flight, I was like, find a landmark near a road and drop it.. I have been watching a lot of RC videos lately, and anytime they push the boundaries, something always breaks. I would like to enjoy my toys a little longer.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Do it! This hobby is a super fulfilling way to enjoy life! It's not easy, and it's not cheap, but you can make it happen on almost any budget, and you will find it to be a GREAT hobby to have in your life.

[@ltfadl1]

Yall so naughty lol. Love the plane I just finished putting mine together, I've had it for 3 months or longer but kept it boxed up. My mods are... Flaperons 5280 truefire after burner Soft main wheels Upgraded front nose wheel from xfly Rudders servos added On AR630 Flies very nice. And yes retracts would be orgasmicron. 🤗🙌

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Very nice ;) Bet the afterburner is sweet!

[@visalus7]

Your camera woman does a really great job.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

She is amazing! So glad to have her in my life ;)

[@T-Gill777]

That corn shot was beautiful that Green really made you pop corn🤙🇺🇸✌️

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Gilbert!

[@richhollenbeck5619]

Another entertaining review! I always learn something watching your reviews, thank you very much for creating content for us all to enjoy!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Glad you like them! Thanks Rich!!!

[@RichardAllen-bd4el]

I truly enjoyed watching this 4 1/2 hour video I mean it you're the best😊😊😊

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome! Glad we have at least one of you out there!!!! thanks ;)

[@mongoose4117]

Looks like a nice jet, rolls quick, lands slow, goes fast on 4s stock and good looking😃👍💯 for 150$ its a real deal. I think I'm going to order one. Thanks Brian😎👍💯

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Right on - agree!

[@looneytunes47]

3 black stripes of tape on the underside of the wing really helps with orientation in the greay skies guys its easy and cheap and quick to do.

[@JetGuyProductions]

Thanks for the video. I just bought this plane and the receiver through the links of course. The set up looks quite complicated, but it does look like a great plan so I’m excited to get it. I’ll probably run without landing gear though, I don’t have an aircraft carrier to land on.

[@k1ortia]

Damm, you got the skills to pay the bills for sure. Greetings from across the U.K. 👏🏽

[@RC_Over_Dover]

You got lucky AGAIN Brian. Keep up the entertainment. Thanks for you content, can't wait to see the rudder added.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

In this video ;)

[@RC_Over_Dover]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Okay I see it now the mix to get rudder, thanks Brian!

[@jeffhenderson934]

Great flying EDF. Paint and foam is tough as nails. Flaperons at my skill level (advanced intermediate) are a must. This EDF at 10 feet off the ground glides better with no power than my conscendo evolution. It’s aerodynamically impossible. But the first landing attempt I glided past the entire runway. Haven’t needed to, but this is the first EDF you can dead-stick for a while and save it from complete destruction.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE! She is very cool with flapperons too, since it's just like REAL ;) I love the way she flies, but DO wish she had retracts, now that I know how nice this plane worked out!

[@jeffhenderson934]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I hate this sport, or as my wife calls it, “Jeff’s addiction and you need to seek professional help.” She also refers to my hometown of Lakeland, FL as “The shithole where Jeff grew up.” You’d like her. I spent every night last week converting every EDF that was flapless into flaperons. There was a great sense of accomplishment seeing how well the xt-7a and the ArrowsRC T-33 slowed down and ease to land. I went as far as telling everyone at the club, “Bring me your F-16’s, F-18’s or similar to the field. I’ll have my butane soldering device, extra servo leads, shrink wrap tubing and I will slow down your landing experiences.” (The feeling of accomplishment was probably close to being the captain of the football team, in the backseat of a Camaro with the head cheerleader, a six pack of Budweiser and a hard box of Marlboro’s) And then Chris Wolfe decides to do a video on tailerons…. One day you’re on top of the world, feeling like you found a cure for cancer, the next day you’re on the short yellow school bus…. Flaperons, Tailerons, Spoilerons. When will it end? There’s only so many control surfaces. What’s next, Rudderon’s

[@DetoursRC]

I took an ar630 out of my crashed eflite f15 and factory reset it and put it in a big balsa plane. I was happy. It was pretty easy to reset and setup for a new plane and I didnt have to buy a $100 receiver.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE!!!!

[@DetoursRC]

@@BrianPhillipsRC just maidened the plane. I made the mistake of trying to land in safe mode and found out it doesnt have enough elevator for landing in safe and bounced the plane. No safe with that plane from now on its an easy flyer anyway

[@tstillman]

Brian regarding volume control I discovered that I could change what control adjusts the volume. So I set it to the R knob and it becomes a variable adjustment. Turn it right gets louder, turn left gets softer. Sometimes I just need the volume up for a short time. Makes it very easy to adjust. (';' )

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Nice! Good idea!!! Wish there was a "shut up" button, for when you're in a high stress moment, and you just need her to STOP ;) It seems to happen at the worst times, but I guess that's what we asked her to do ;)

[@emmettrowe5164]

Question my friend you have really never said how big your yard is that you fly in compared to a yard we need to fly in as to maybe a baseball field or soccer field what would your backyard we compared to so that we would know where to go and fly are ready to fly airplanes...??? Such as the freewing f-86 64mm edf jet..or the Horizon Hobby Sport Cub s 2..or the VOLANTEX 768-1 P-51D MUSTANG or the mini P-51D MUSTANG..???

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Well, we fly over about 1.5-2 acres of room on our side, and about 2-3 acres of space on the "other side" [of the power lines]...but our total property is about 10 acres. That is more BEHIND us (Our house points toward the road)...so the bulk of our property is behind us...about 8-9 acres BEHIND us from where we fly. As for size compared to soccer field, baseball field, - Soccer field is about 1.76 acres....but that's a FLAT and clear area....ours isn't necessarially clear or flat ;)

[@jeffhenderson934]

This is the damnest EDF I’ve ever owned! And you warned us Brian, it glides. I flew it on a 4s 3000, CG’ed perfect, fun and maneuverable to fly, but landing…. I missed the entire runway twice. Came back for a 3rd try, FULL FLAPERONS this time, not much better. I need it to slow down, I need it to come down. I swear it reminds me of landing the conscendo evolution.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

These jets are deceivingly tough to get to land ;) Did you by chance add the CLEAR RUDDER??? If so, you can slip too ;)

[@jeffhenderson934]

@@BrianPhillipsRC I did. The Spektrum receiver case made it on the maiden takeoff and the 5 minute flight. On the maiden landing, not surprisingly, I overshot 90% of the runway, and afraid to make another lap. (Some guy I subscribe to did an extra lap and ended up in a corn field) So, after the rollout and a different area code, my plastic gear rudder was nowhere to be found. I’ll replace it, but I need to find a better way to secure it.

[@jpvdplas]

Unbelievable how much time you put into your youtube videos and the explanation is unbelievably good keep it up you have another fan greetings from Amsterdam

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!!! We will ;)

[@dazkillinger1397]

I really really like the 🎨🖌 placement and detail. I really want this Airframe. Great job. 150$ you did say that was the price? No? Wow. Just amazing.

[@dazkillinger1397]

Wait your putting rudder and retracts on this airframe? What I the a 64mm ? Or not a must be a 64mm

[@dazkillinger1397]

Duh lol says 64 kool awesome I'll check out.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I agree! Retracts would be cool, but this plane is very well balanced for power to weight ratio, so I kinda hate to push her into the "doggy" range of power...BUT it would look soooooo good ;)

[@joshandersons6914]

You have a nice place with humongous space, I love to have one just like that so I can fly all my planes, helicopters 🙂

[@emmettrowe5164]

Question Brian do you have the build on that EDF 64 mm f-86 freewing jet..if so how do I find it with out going through every build you have done...???

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I don't have that plane, but if you navigate to my channel, you can SEARCH the playlists, or the videos on our channel super easy ;) kzbin.info then just click in the "SEARCH" (looks like a magnifying glass, at the far right end of choices...) and you can see what we have ;)

[@deandagner]

Dude, a 2600kv 4s.. Uhh yes please! Definitely will be picking one of these up asap! And yes, from your link 🤘I will happily be an enabler

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Deal! Thanks Dean!!!

[@airhammer6203]

At the price their selling it for, it's a winner all day long. The fact it's built well is added bonus!:) AirHammer out!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Totally!

[@1974dragonkiller]

you can do forward programing with an opentx transmitter

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Really??? I didn't know!

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

I guess I'll get a cub first and learn how nice work brother you have a awesome channel

[@porkchop41]

So loving the Foward Programing tutorial, but on a NX6, where would you put Gain Channel Select since no nob is on the NX6?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You can do GAIN on a two or three position switch as well - just assign one of your switches in stead of the knob - I did this with the NX6 a few times ;)

[@karelbartek8286]

Ahoj ,právě přemýšlím že si ho koupím do své sbírky. Bude tak skvěle létat i když nepoužiji stabilizaci ?

[@JollyPirateAhoy]

Have you flown the motion rc freewing lippisch p15? Have it coming in today

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

No, sorry - I'd love to work with MotionRC but they keep saying no. Tell them you want to see OUR review of it...MAYBE they'll listen.

[@JollyPirateAhoy]

@@BrianPhillipsRC oh man I totally will. They have a live stream every Friday at noon. I'll be there yelling your name as much as I can

[@porkchop41]

So for the flaperon mod, instead of cutting and modifying the Y airlion servo wire, you could just disconnect one side or the other and add a separate servo wire to that side? And do you think the flap mod will slow it down enough to make a differance?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes, you can do it either way. We have covered both methods on other videos. As for is it worth the effort. I think it is, even if it's not a huge impact. I want flaps ;)

[@fa300ry]

Hi Brian How much up-elevator did you add with flaps deployed??

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I just added whatever was in the footage. Sorry I can't recall.

[@shanethepain2009]

what is the big burn mark at the driveway entrance ? lipo burning ? i like the plane price point end of the story , great performer

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I melt foam over those spots to make Poor man's asphalt.

[@hazen7645]

Barnstorming your house, well that's hella ballsy right there. Nice flying man.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

As always ;) I've learned that house is heavier than plane....plane loses - LOL!

[@alangentry6295]

Nice little bird good little economical EDF good review

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Alan!

[@BIGWALTER30]

Dude I love your voice. I miss Chris Farley and you voice is so freakin close to his. Sorry if that seems weird.. Happy flying!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I miss him too. I technically could park a "Van down by the river [creek]" and I'd be set.

[@gazza4230]

Mines on its way should be here tomorrow and can’t wait to get it together it’s a double build got a10 to do as well, Gaza 🇬🇧

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NICE!!! Double build!!! Good for you!!!

[@T-Gill777]

When I looked at the Horizon website this morning who do I see toasting a glider into that awesome sunset I said to myself looking at the shadow of the person that’s Brian Philip for sure look at the ears 😂🤙🤜

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I was on the website??? I didn't know - LOL NOT ME :(.... LOL ...that looks like one of their guys.

[@T-Gill777]

Oh man serious I thought for sure that was you man you sure it looks exactly like you man I guess you know if you toss that plane or not😜

[@davidlaflam2731]

nice set up and the flying great

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks 👍

[@scottrc85]

Another great video. Do you think this would be good edf to move up to from umx citation, if I put smart spectrum receiver in it with gyro?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You could certainly do this plane. It's good flying. Link for the Rx in the video description ;)

[@scottrc85]

@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks Brian. I already have the rx, however if decide to buy this plane will for sure go through the link in the description!

[@jsean13]

I’m going to fly it without the gear! Super stoked about this one

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's so pretty, I bet you'll want to keep them on too ;)

[@davidbohner692]

I’d like to see you do a review on the Avios Bush Mule, Avios Grand Tundra, FMS PA-18, FMS Ranger 1800, Skynetic Air Titan and Skynetic Bison. Some pretty interesting airplanes.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Call up or email MotionRC and encourage them to work with us, and we'll be able to review a bunch from your list ;) ....but I'm not holding my breath...

[@Baba12xr56]

I think I'm going to do the same thing before I buy and fly my first ever RC plane - plant a corn field in the back of my house

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Good idea ;)

[@boss2234]

I love the plane did not have much luck on grass. Machine is my own light weight thin wheels for grass take off.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I suspect it would have gotten tangled pretty bad. Thanks for the heads up!

[@notoo7]

Now I want one of these, nice video! I going to try your landing gear rudder on my Freewing f22 64mm.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Super easy mod, and works good too!

[@M4rkmcc21]

Morning Brian id like to ask you opinion on a planes performance. happened specifically with an Ar630/Ar631 and on a small fast mustang and an Avanti S. whilst in as3x mode whilst flying towards the ground at speed and pulling the plane up HARD elevator to say get level or a loop, the plane looks like it literally panics, irratic looking and unpredictable. I have to switch it into Safe to level out and fly out from the mess. am I putting too much authority in my control horn holes and messing the plane up? is this behaviour the what happens when the limits of the planes aerodynamics are exceeded as in say a stall? or is it the RX getting overwhelmed from exerting too movement in 1 go? trying to see where I'm going wrong and if I can prevent it. today I'm taking the avanti back out and have backed off the elevator movements and reduced Safe and AS3X gains a little. thanks for any hints or tips. Mark 🇬🇧

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I have seen this from time to time, can't say so much with THIS plane, but with the 80mm Sirius - you get the WASH from the front wing into the elevator and you make the plane FREAK OUT. This is a wash issue, and you have to fly the plane in a way to avoid creating such a situation. It's not so much to do with AS3X OR SAFE in this case, if I'm understanding you 100% (Which I might not be)... Think of it like this... no air moving over the elevator = loss of pitch authority ...so you have to keep that laminar air flow moving all the time, and don't "block" it with the wing. I think the Sirius and the T-7A both have the very far back wing, and might just be somewhat susceptible to it, since there's small SEPARATE ELEVATORS too...this meaning, when you give stick input, the plane CAN veer off to the right or left with a very minuet differential in control horn and elevator output. I hope this makes sense, and might be of some assistance in helping to resolve your concern. I don't think the AR630/AR631 has anything specifically to do with it, in this case. I've had similar happen with Vector / Reflex equipped planes too, if this helps ;)

[@M4rkmcc21]

@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks so much for the advice Brian. Now u mention the Sirius flight it does sound very similar. I think I was just too abrupt and heavy handed with my elevator at them speeds. I'll be a little more delicate now on 😇

[@mrhilma]

I have one of these hoping that it would share the easy take-off manners of the Marlin. But - it's heavier and smaller than Marlin and will not take off grass in standard configuration. Any bump will slow it down critically as the nose wheel repeatedly digs in and achieving V rotation is impossible. Flaperons are essential for take-off otherwise there's not enough lift from the wing and insufficient thrust from 4S to unstick the weight. Thanks for the gear bend idea. They are indeed too far back and that's another reason why it won't take off grass out of the box. I also agree that a even a 2200 4S needs to be way back into the plane to push the CG further back than the recommendation.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I know that you'll have trouble getting the plane to roll from grass, but if you're on grass, I'd highly recommend taking the gear off...she'll be so much more pretty too ;)

[@mrhilma]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Will certainly try it later. For now I am just glad that my Xmas present is getting airborne finally. Would like to try it with more voltage.

[@Chiken_Eator]

Love your content I see you and preparing myself to start on this hobbie again and get the best out of it men keep it going love your advices and reviews super sincere and on going

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Go for it! It's so much fun!!! We'll help you out too!

[@eeyore74flightfishing]

I got the carbon cub s2 for Christmas last year and I have been flying it since on beginner mode. I have had some problem with it lately, when I am flying the plane always wants to go to the right. I tried trimming it on beginner mode but then found out you should not trim on beginner mode. So I then tried trimming it in experienced mode on the ground. When I went to fly it in beginner mode it wasn’t flying as smooth as it usually would. When I look at the plane all the control surfaces looked lined up correctly. I don’t know why it is not flying correctly. I do not have any experienced RC pilots that I know to help my learn to fly on experienced mode and to help me trim it back to normal. I was wondering if you had any advice 🤔

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This is the process I would do in your shoes. Try this... 1) Start on the ground in EXPERT MODE 2) Center all trims (hold them and listen for the beep pattern - It'll be obvious) 3) NOW Mechanically Trim to Center surfaces 4) Fly in Whatever mode allows you to get "a few mistakes high".... 5) Now put the plane in EXPERT mode, and let go of the sticks 6) Trim ELEVATOR 7) Trim Ailerons 8) Trim Rudders 9) Confirm it's trimmed buy flying straight and level with 40-50% throttle, then let go of the sticks - it should fly straight as an arrow for a few seconds.

[@eeyore74flightfishing]

Okay thanks for the advice 👍

[@jeffrens9218]

Love the T-7A, looks great. Will you be reviewing the new Xfly A-10??? Just bought the A-10

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm supposed to be doing it, but haven't heard from XFly when. I'm sorry.

[@jacobfischer]

Hi guys / Brian. 1) Will it be suitable as a 2nd jet after the Habu STS? 2) Do you think it may do full grass ops? Thanks, Jacob.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Grass ops, if it's REALLLLLLLLY short grass, MAYBE. 2nd EDF after Habu - I guess. The Habu is a VERY entry level EDF, but to be frank, once you fly an edf, you will be making leaps from plane to plane anyway...so good advice would be - if you can afford to replace it, fly it. I don't say that in jest, EDF's are just easier to make mistakes with, and as you get bigger, more detailed, and less forgiving, you will learn more and more expensive lessons. The planes I like in EDF are usually scale fighter jets, and while some of them are amazing flying, while others are not easy, so gotta get a solid stabilizer to make them fly decent, and even with that, on others, they still fly so so... Would this be a second EDF suggestion from me - NO....but what is a good 2nd EDF - I'd say... Pick from one of these, in no particular order... BNF's... bprc.me/F15 bprc.me/Viper bprc.me/F16 - the 70mm, the 80mm would be later on, fyi bprc.me/A10 PNP's... bprc.me/FMS_F15 bprc.me/FMS_F16 bprc.me/FMS_Yak130 bprc.me/FMS_Avanti bprc.me/FMS_BAE_Hawk bprc.me/FMS_Integral - This one is kinda IFFY for a 2nd EDF...some are saying "Best First 6S EDF" - I disagree... bprc.me/FMS_F86 - actually not hard to fly, but big and expensive...and complex - maybe NOT good idea? bprc.me/FMS_A10 - kinda BIG and FAST for 2nd, but if you do grass ops, might be good?

[@jacobfischer]

Brian, thanks a lot for taking your time to reply and giving good advice, much appreciated! It makes a lot of difference when youre new in this world. Keep up the good work. Best wishes, Jacob.

[@M4rkmcc21]

Hi Brian just ordered this plane and I'm enjoying watching your video whilst I wait for it to arrive next week. I'm working out which is the better RX to order. An AR630 which I've got in 2 planes so far but I'm considering the AR631 like you have. Can I ask why did you go for this RX over the AR630? Many thanks to the 2 of you for the efforts with this entertaining and educational lengthy video. Serious lack of stuff out there about forward programming, gains, adjustments etc. I'd really love it if you done a short vid on Receiver options/choices, pros and cons on each one. Quite a necessary purchase with all these PNP planes out there and also so much range in price from £30 to £90. Brains of the plane really! Cheers 🇬🇧

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I prefer the external antenna, thus the AR631, BUT end pins are nice with the AR630. For $5 more, I like the added antenna....some will disagree, but I feel like there's NO way the internal antenna can work as good as an external one, but I could be wrong. Thanks for being here with us!

[@gavinwilkins5466]

I can see a light 6s in this will rocket 🚀

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That would be SWEET!

[@EJ-74]

Awesome guys 🔥👍✌️

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We agree - sweeeeeeet plane. Real standout!!!

[@nickhayley]

Looks mad!! So, Brian, I'd love to see you push this model wirh neither a small 5s or 6s battery.. i love PUSHING these edfs!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It was so much fun, and a lot of value for the cash on this one!!!

[@philippeneuhaus5694]

Verry Nice love this Plain

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Me too! Very well executed plane!

[@snoriverrc3842]

1st impression, Holy cow look at all the battery/receiver area space! That looks like they built the body for a 6s. I think this plane is crying out for a custom paint job.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

TOTALLY!

[@michaelmonday5230]

Did you add flaps to this plane?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Flapperons, yes ;)

[@michaelmonday5230]

@@BrianPhillipsRC was it hard to do,,maybe send me the link of you doing this??

[@SmokeyMountainRcTravisThompson]

Wich of the two,f15 eagle eflite, or t7a.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I like this slightly better, but I'm not trying to take anything away from the F-15....the F-15 is BNF, so kinda apples to oranges ;)

[@thedonnyman1]

Hi Brian I have this jet do you think it will hand launche thx mark.

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

You are the luckiest guy ever I live in Hawaii 60 year old. I'm saving my pennies cause one day. I'm gonna get me one jet. You are the mad I envy you brother Aloha.

[@M4rkmcc21]

Thanks for the build Brian, came in handy today whilst building mine. Regarding Medium CA glue for the tail and vertical stabilisers, I've noticed that the once tight fit after glueing has now got a small 1mm gap after 2 hrs of curing. As if the glue has expanded a bit. Any ideas how to avoid this for any future builds? The glue got tacky very fast but I followed your method of squeezing it on both pieces then spreading it with a cotton bud. Was almost immediately set once I pushed them together. Did I take to long to piece together? Thanks

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sometimes this happens. With China glue (Foam 2 Foam) I've had good luck in this regard, but with CA, it sets quick enough to avoid this "sag". Also with China Glue, you can let it "cook off" longer and make it a sticky surface FIRST, then you can press them together and they'll be ready to use in like 3-5 minutes! NO EXAGGERATION ;)

[@timothythornburgh9515]

You are a good pilot

[@genojohnston3583]

LMAO "Camera Crew's" dry seense of humor continues to be priceless hahahaha

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I'm glad you enjoy it ;)

[@carl469]

Uh oh... Just followed your link,. On backorder till October!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Thanks for the heads up Carl - super bummed. Great plane. If you want it, please order it. You'll love it when she shows up. Ours was delayed about a week beyond expectation, but I'd order it before they realize the $150 price point is crazy!!! ;)

[@carl469]

That's probably because you sold so many for them the first day!

[@FromAboveAndBeyondChannel]

Cool nice landing in the corn. :-)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks - LOL!!!!

[@FromAboveAndBeyondChannel]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Its safe to land 😂😁

[@duonesmith]

Nice flight Brian! Do you think you will ever review the Blade 230S V2. What are your thoughts on 🚁

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Already uploaded, and pending release ;) Stay tuned - very good!

[@nighthawk0077]

"Look at this" plane flies past like a normal rc plane "BEAUTIFUL!"

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes

[@rodinvillarosa2924]

Great review as ever, been following your channel for almost 2 years now but this is first time commenting. By any chance will you be reviewing the Xfly A-10 twin 50mm edf? Im not a total noob with edfs, say novice, my particular concern is flying field size limitation. I fly roughly a tight 150x300 meter Air Box, with about 30 meters worth of landing/take off strip (mixed grass or pavement). I really like the stuff Xfly is coming up with their price vs performance equation impressions look good. Im choosing between this T-7A and possibly the A-10. Thanks again, Happy Flying 😊

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yes, but if X-Fly does what they've committed to doing, we would have already reviewed the A-10...but I'm hearing crickets from XFly right at the moment. Either way, Xfly is a small company, and we will be as patient as necessary to keep them happy....

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Tight quarters are challenging, and you can tell we deal with it here a lot. I actually find it fun, but it's also hard too to fly in tight, hemmed in places like this...

[@pricetag30]

Why did you split the wiring?

[@唐麒凱]

can this plane do an aileron roll which not gonna seem like a barrel roll

[@ruger1420]

Nice flying. Looks like maybe you could belly land that. Hand launch? Do you ever sneak over to your neighbors and snatch some fresh corn? Lol. That be to tempting. That be stealing though. Lol.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You can for sure, but the belly landing would mar up the finish - and it's just soooo pretty!!! As for the corn - that's field corn, not sweet corn...so it's used for feed and milled corn.

[@gr8motive]

Are you by any chance going to do the 80mm anytime soon? :)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Reviewed it the other day, publishing it soon. Takes a bit to get published, but it is done ;) Rafale FMS bit.ly/3Qhi078 Horizon Hobby bit.ly/3OqR8zA

[@rubinhodrone9204]

Bom dia Passando para prestigiar aquele super like ✌

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!

[@beargillium2369]

Magic rudder eh? I like it!

[@davidlaflam1775]

brian take the battery out then you can use the driver to turn it in

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I see!

[@CBModelworks]

Another entertaining video with awesome flying. Do you have any experience with the DX8e? Horizon may have just priced me out of the NX8. My brother in law just gave me some planes and a couple require 7 channels and I would like to have safe. Also wondering if you think this or the eflite f15 would be good first edf’s?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It'll be fine for now, but you will be putting good money after bad. It will AGE out on you, but you might do it as a stop gap. It does it all now, from what I understand....but I wish you could get the NX8. Thanks Chris!

[@pricetag30]

The aileron control arms Do fit in the correct holes without drilling…

[@lenny0272]

What receiver did you use?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We used an AR631... bprc.me/AR631

[@thedonnyman1]

great vid brian,the jet looks sweet,would love you to do some off horizen rc speed boats thx markfrom the uk.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We need some water to do this stuff, Agreed!

[@thedonnyman1]

@@BrianPhillipsRC dont you live near a lake or pond??

[@everythingrc5652]

Could you do onboard footage aswell

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You can, but I can't share areal footage without Part 107 exemption - stupid BUT real rule... sorry. You CAN for sure do it, and I can too, but just can't put it on a "monetized" KZbin channel. May people cheat, but they might not have as much to lose as me??? Either way, not saying no, just saying I can't. Sorry!

[@pricetag30]

WAY too Flamboyant!

[@gavinwilkins5466]

Yeah boi

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks, it is GREAT!

[@AndrewV-tm7ys]

I'm trying to run through the physics in my head as to why a plane has limited vertical climb and I cannot figure it out. It's too late for thinking lol.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's pretty good ;) But definitely NOT unlimited!

[@crutch958]

GREAT CORNTENT!!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks Crutch!

[@taurus38splul]

Can't you reverse the nose gear if it's on it's own channel?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, but why would you do that???

[@taurus38splul]

@@BrianPhillipsRC sorry I misunderstood when you were talking about the rudder and nose gear. That corn can cut you stay safe.

[@nickhayley]

If you gave it the nuts on 4s off relatively short grass.. you reckon she'd take off, Brian?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Maybe, but the grass has to be short...the plane's stance is short. You could just pull the gear and hand launch and belly land too!

[@nickhayley]

Love your impression of Alec Baldwin's impression of Donny Frump. Lol "It's gonna be Huuuuuge. :) 😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Accurate - Perfect - Amazing - One of the BEST ;)

[@eddielemayzing2651]

You sir have a for sure radio voice. Probably get that alot I suppose lol

[@robvasquez5062]

you remind me of JACK BLACK but with rc airplanes and not guitars. like your videoa.theyre pretty entertaining AT 3AM

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome!!!! Thanks!

[@renepedersen9340]

Mr. Brian Phillips. Can the apprentices, transmitter .bind whit some OTHER plain. Mvh RENE' Pedersen.Danmark.

[@yttggamingofficial9090]

If I got one how do I not crash the plane

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

practice

[@yttggamingofficial9090]

@@BrianPhillipsRC true haha

[@roymoon1]

Swap the motor out for a 3900KV. You will lose a minute on the timer but the performance is killer.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That's a HUGE jump!

[@michaelschindele5484]

Bitco Hobby raised the price $30.00 between the first batch and the second . It went from 159.00 to 189.00 . A few weeks ago , I thought I`d buy a Dynam P-61 until I saw they`d raised the price on that bird by $ 80.00 , from $259.00 to $339.00 in a one shot deal . If you want a real shock , look how much they have raised the prices on all their planes . I think they`re trying to price themselves out of business . This plane just might be my last purchase from Bitco Hobby .

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sorry to hear this, and glad I said what I said, when I said it....I think THIS plane in particular was priced too low...which is really RARE. Also, just an FYI, not to pick sides...caz they're ALL doing it...Bitgohobby is stuck between a rock and a hard place. When your import costs are close to the cost of goods and they raise by a factor of 2-4X....not sure they have a choice. Also, the shipping companies don't care. We are not even a blip on their map...they would just assume take the other 1000 customers waiting in queue... Tough spot to be in for sure, and I don't envy it for a second.

[@ThirstysURL]

0:10 "the flapperons" are actually the elevatorons or maybe he could be talking about the steererons 😂