XK - K123 - RTF AS350 Heli - Unboxing & Maiden!!!

[@keithwhisman]

I had a very hard crash with my Blade 360 CFX 3S heli the other day. Blew out two servos one of which was repaired the other dead. Now it’s flying like new again and that is what I like about helis, you crash you replace the broken parts and your heli is as new and looks new. Keep flying, it’s such a hard hobby to master but damn it’s so rewarding.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Agreed! I love all these flying things!!!

[@doostinpawryey9827]

Just got my hands on this thing and I can't wait to test it outdoors. Thank you sir for a very helpful review. Subbed to your channel immediately 👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Awesome, thank you! This is a looker for sure, and have you considered flying it inside? It's a great, super stable flying heli. If you're a good heli pilot, you can get it flying indoors, with a big enough room, for sure!

[@Fisherman-gc1fw]

A very detailed review! Thank you sir!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks and you're welcome!

[@Kruzin87]

I just got the same one and I was just as surprised as you were when I saw the a Battery already in it lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, they do that so they can call it an "Integral" battery. ;)

[@Kruzin87]

And yesterday my swashplate broke so I had to order a new metal one because they are out of stock of the stock one and wont have more till October. That 30 day warranty isn't really good for anything unless your missing a part or something they wouldnt do anything for me plus what it says in their warranty policy. Luckily the metal swashplate is only $8.49 so that's cool at least

[@Kruzin87]

And I only got it on the 25th so I'm pretty frustrated that this happened one of the little balls that hold the arm for the pitch of the rotor blades broke off some how but at least now metal shouldn't break period lol

[@keithshillbillyrcn849]

That's a cool bird and stable. Thanks

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I really like it! I love flying both. They look so cool, and I'm not a great heli pilot.

[@ambrosekillpack4841]

my recommendation for installing rotor blades is to tighten them until they are rigid and then slowly back them off little by little until they are free swinging, this way they are no looser than they absolutely HAVE to be.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!

[@joetrujillo7160]

How tight do u get the screws for blades bro?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

So they don't move then back them off about 1/4 to 1/2 so they swing free.

[@allenmoore9848]

All your micro sized aircraft makes me think of the bonsai nursery that was so successful they had to move to smaller premises. BTW I have been having a closer look at the horizon hobby range as an option for a small park flyer. Thanks for doing these reviews. cheers Allen

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Sure thing Allen! I'm really glad to have you here in my audience. I love your videos! You'll like what's coming, VERY SOON! Stay tuned Allen ;)

[@allenmoore9848]

don't keep me in suspense! little hint please!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I think you've seen the newest footage by now :)

[@keithwhisman]

No need to feel like you gotta do rolls or loops, just practice getting comfortable flying without safe or stability mode turned on. Get comfortable flying knowing your control is all you have to keep the heli from crashing. After flying like that for a while it becomes second nature and then you can start practicing aerobatics such as rolls, loops, flips and flying inverted. I’m just now flying my Blade 360 in forward flight and it’s 100% my control, Blade 360 CFX comes with zero rescue or bank limit features. You should try to master that with your tiny indestructible helis before moving on to bigger unless you want something that’s bigger that still offers an easy forgiving flight mode such as the Blade 230S.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

This advice sounds like what I tell people trying to learn to fly airplanes for the first time :) I've flown a couple collective pitch heli's now, but with some aid, except for the first one, which spent more time on the shelf then in the air. Flying airplanes does translate well, in my experience, but helis really get away from you quick, if you let them, or you're reckless with your thumbs. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can fly them well!!! Thanks for the tips! Every day you fly, you should learn something new!!!

[@engineerahmed7248]

All your models turning out to be nicely in scale with respect to eachother - I guess not by design, but is a great thing. I myself however collect RC's acc to roughly 1:32 scale as i plan on making a massive aircraft career one day for my models.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I love scale!!! If my land deal goes through, I want to make a few different sized towers, lights on the runway and all.... I have WAY too many awesome ideas!!!

[@engineerahmed7248]

Wow! that'd be awesome ! .... People even pay to visit model train systems. RC's Airport will be one of a kind...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We'll see about that :) You can watch for free ;) Hope you do!!!

[@genes6703]

hi bri, do you show in video setting up the Tx. I got this a long time ago and had some issues. Is the gyro all time on, or do you have to set it up, or is there a switch for it. thnx

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I didn't for this heli, as I flew it stock, then adjusted the settings very similar to the XK - EC145 / K124...I have a playlist for this one too.

[@sumanabhattacharyya1175]

Congrats for 87K👍

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you 🙌

[@mustardproductions3531]

wow.... that lil choppah is fast right?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

sure is!

[@knowme9471]

How is this vs the echine 120?

[@gerardolramos]

Beautiful!!!! You're great

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks again!!! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@mssippijim]

XK stuff really is packed well. It also flies great in 6G, their 3G is a bit overly aggressive for me in stock settings...needs a bit of toning down unless you want to fly serious 3d, which I don't.

[@shiranvimukthi561]

it's a pretty nice helicopter..🔥😍

[@justiceonly9105]

Hi, Very grateful to you, I pray for the best for you. Is this good for beginners indoors? Thank you

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Indoors, probably not the best choice, since you could damage stuff around the house with a crash. However, if you want to fly this thing outside, and you have basic heli skills, you might find that it is excellent outside! Sorry for the slow reply...we've been running like crazy with our new house build, and work has been similarly crazy ;)

[@jasynmorales6100]

What was the twin engine aircraft on display ?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

That's the Horizon Hobby, UMX Aero Commander - Here's a link to my playlist for it... kzbin.info/aero/PLXTH0DstRDc5vtUslZB3dutPkFSjdgIB9

[@rcas350pilot8]

I have one of these, it's a damn great flying heli, stable, predictable and rock solid. Not good in breeze or wind but other than that it's amazing in all respects. Do not recommend for a beginner though. Don't be fooled by its small size, this a real collective pitch heli.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

YES! I still can't believe how amazing these scale models, that ACTUALLY FLY, look in the air!!!

[@rcas350pilot8]

@@BrianPhillipsRC Would like to add that I installed the metal swashplate and aluminum blade grips. These are sold by MRC as upgrades and I believe they make the heli fly better. Also remove two screws from each side and pull the tail motor plug out of the flight control board. The entire guts of the thing comes right out making it super easy to work on. I swear this flies as good as my Goblin Buddy 380, just not as powerful.

[@emericgirod8593]

I wish I could like this video 6 times.

[@seniorzasader4328]

good review

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!

[@laseonestar]

Hey Brian.. yeah that sounds cool and it looks cool with the 3 blades and remind me a little of a hummingbird helicopter I had some years back.. you cut easily make me going back to helicopters again thanks for the awesome view cheers mate ;-)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Tell your wife I'm sorry :) These little heli's are really cool!

[@laseonestar]

Brian Phillips my girlfriend dont wanna be my wife, after she heard my plan of going all in with the hanger 9 xcup 60cc and the 6,4m glider horizon just made a show of on ;-) bad standing have a new meaning in our family here LOL crazy rc lovers she is calling us ;-) cheers my friend

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

LOL - That think is AWESOME!!! I may have to figure out how to talk them into getting me one....wish me luck!

[@laseonestar]

Brian Phillips will cross all I can cross so they send you one would love to see you fly one.. a friend off said shrink you fleet for more fun flying, but im a big plane kind of dude ;-) and out of the box/container ready to fly I haven't seen them bigger.. ;-)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I want a BNF glider like the ASH26, but really why are these manufacturers NOT marketing an airliner??!?!?!? Do they NOT watch KZbin??!?!?!??! I want a UMX Airliner...ASAP!!!

[@davidrivero7943]

Exited, are you Brian ? same here, Santa over @ Motion sending a bnf Squirrel & it should be here tomorrow. lol Merry Christmas, guys. !!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

What's a Squirrel (at Motion RC, right???) ? Merry Chrsitmas David ;)

[@peterangyan6141]

Hi Philliph does the xk123 works with Radiomaster transmitter

[@ikrimah90]

how far a range it can go? 100meter?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Good question! This helicopter is so small, I've never really gotten it more than maybe 40-50 feet away, so I can't say for sure. I've never had any issues. Sorry that I couldn't answer you question. It used Futaba FASST, I believe.

[@WingsandRails5893]

I personally would try to find a smart charger for charging these batteries. I used to collect airsoft, and smart chargers are the safest charging device.

[@mr.sinister1279]

Nothing but a big kid!! Lol jus like me!! Lol 😂 good that ur other half supports u in ur hobby

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

You got that right!

[@mastersteel1079]

Good morning brian,😁😁😁😁😁😉😉😉😉

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Good afternoon Master!!!!

[@re_0288]

where did you bought it?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Banggood.com XK AS350 / K123 RTF Mode 2: bit.ly/2IBpuih

[@JustwingitRC]

NICE! Now I want one... 😉!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

It's so much fun!!!

[@kikinoob4319]

You are in chicago or New York??

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Neither.

[@supertuber8506]

hii i love your videos!!! keep it up!!!!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thank you! Will do! We couldn't be here without you all!

[@stratshadow]

As a new subscriber I'm loving your videos! Have just ordered from Banggood and was thinking about that model but have gone with the XK K110 this time. Keep putting the videos up, your enthusiasm is addictive!.....Good luck with the house!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks!!! I'm glad to have you here! I'm so lucky to have the support of my wife with all this work, but my audience is second to none! Keep coming back for more :) Thanks again!

[@pleasantboarders6469]

Show us how to set this up with a radiomaster or jumper radio

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I need one first. Sorry!

[@raymondkoonce5827]

You almost make me want a helo, Brian. I probably would if I weren't right in the middle of learning about the 3D printer kit I just finished building. That is a cute little chopper, though.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Thanks! Good luck with your 3D printer. I gotta get one, and start learning how to use it. I might never come out of my shop :) LOL!

[@raymondkoonce5827]

There is a knowledge base if you want to do more than print baubles from thingiverse. CAD. You may already know it, but I don't. I got Fusion 360 'cause of all the youtube tutorials. A little guy in Australia, Maker's Muse, seems quite knowledgeable on the software.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Cool! I need to hear what you think of it when you get comfortable.

[@raymondkoonce5827]

Will do. If you're running Windows, there's a trick to downloading STL files for existing designs. Drove me nuts until I figured it out. I won't bug you with details unless you get into it.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

My friend Esteban has and uses a 3D printer, and he has a bit of experience with it...maybe my cameo can do a KZbin "Special"???

[@DC.]

Moving to a bigger field?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

We are hoping too :)

[@TheStickyBusiness]

Finally a video! What is going on ? When are you getting the XK airplanes too? You are moving out of that paradise?

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Maybe :) Check back tomorrow for more info Multirotor Go - you want to move to Iowa?

[@rickydee5352]

Yes.......... :)

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

:)

[@ambrosekillpack4841]

One more thing, you keep saying that the little USB chargers will overshoot the current that is safe for the battery. This is actually simply not true. The USB charging brick is actually something called a switched mode power supply similar to what is inside of your PC. And as a guy who builds computers, I can tell you that these actually do not work that way. Switched mode power supplies actually do not supply more current than what the load on the other end is actually demanding. They are specifically designed this way and is actually why you can put a 1000 watt power supply inside a computer that only needs 300 watts without any ill effects. And actually, the average efficiency of most switched mode power supplies is actually about 80%. So you actually want the USB power brick to be rated for about 20% more power than you are actually using on the load.

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Cool! thanks for the pointer!

[@emericgirod8593]

Omg, its this........

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

yes, it is!

[@mannella9]

Man you would have been crying if that crashed into that plane on the table and chopped up the foam, lol...

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Yeah, but it would have been funny for you - See I lay myself down for my wonderful audience :) LOL

[@mr.sinister1279]

Kinda sounds like jack black lol

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

I get that all the time ;)

[@thomasmurray7892]

I don’t have a clue how to fly

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Keep watching! And find a great beginner plane to start with. It takes lots of practice and time, but you can do it!

[@raymondlongiaru7992]

Unless your a pro at 3 d heli flying ..stay away!¡;!! It will smash into the ground and shatter within 5 seconds . It is un controllable! Do not buy!!! Go with rc era instead they're way more realistic flying!