I have been flying my full size Radian almost every weekend this winter. It is easy to take to the field and it never gives me any issues. I love it. I have been itching to maiden my new bix 3 but i think i am going to wait for the weather to break first. Plus i have been building a ft mustang, rebuilding my diy vas Specter and several other diy dollar tree projects.
Calling all Northern NJ Flitetest Pilots
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Flite of the kiwi
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Out of the three UMX planes i have the radian is by far my favorite; leading me to wonder what it's big brother would be like
Now i have to get one...yet i told myself my next plane has gotta be an FT scratch build. Any suggestions on a good first build?
Flynn
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Out of the three UMX planes i have the radian is by far my favorite; leading me to wonder what it's big brother would be like
Ohh, good question. It would depend on your experience level. I never built any of the beginner 3 so I can't say how they are. Like a knucklehead, my first scratch built was the Baby Blender and the Versa Wing. I'd say for a good first build, I'd go with the Bloody Wonder, easy first build and good flyer if you're kinda a beginner. I you have experience with 4 channel flying, I would go with the spitfire of mustang. Spitfire is a great 4 channel that will just float in for a landing. You need to shim the motor at a down angle 1-2mm. If we get together and you haven't flown the spitfire I have an older one thats banged up, you can give that a try. Just remind me come spring.
Flite of the kiwi
Junior Member
I am definitely a beginner, flying wise. The umx corsair I've got was a bit tricky for me since it was my first plane with ailerons. I ended crashing that; got it fixed just haven't flown it due to intimidation. Building things and being crafty is another story though... So I would probably be a knucklehead too since I wouldn't pick something simple myself. Any 3 ch with a bit of build difficulty wouldn't be bad. The bloody wonder does seem like a good start though. What do you think about the f-22. Is that good plane to learn bank and yank?
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Flynn
Member
I built 3 F-22's only tried to fly 2. I had no luck with it. I think looking back I didn't have enough motor. That would be a good starter though. I built my own version, moving the motor back about an inch, it's a real floater.
Flynn
Member
Awesome man! I'll let everyone know the next time we plan on meeting up
Flite of the kiwi
Junior Member
I'm gonna have to order some hardware and electronics. Should I get the ones FT suggests for the f-22? You had said it needs more motor...should I build around that instead?
Flynn
Member
I would go with what they recommend, I was using a 1400kv and i think they recommend 2200kv? Definitely go with the FT recommendations. I think the trouble I had was I took what setup I had in the profile F22 and put it in the FT 22. After a couple fails with that, I moved on to the FT Racer and Viggen. My friend Jeff had good luck with the FT-22, he used the recommended setup.
Flite of the kiwi
Junior Member
Thanks for the info! I just wanted to be sure their way would be best before ordering everything. So what do you think about the viggen? They look awesome with those canards and big intakes!
Flynn
Member
Viggen is amazing. The build is one of the more advanced. Only because of the soldering and extending of the motor leads. but once that is done, it you crash, it's easy to rebuild. I smashed one into a light pole, drove one in at FliteFest and now I'm on #3. It's a hand full for beginners and needs a lot of room to fly, but once experienced with it, it slows down nicely. I wouldn't go with anything less the recommended motor/esc combo. I built the 70mm grayson combo. It's awesome.
Flite of the kiwi
Junior Member
Good to know! I know once I have more experience with the hobby I'm definitely building one. It would seem David W did a great job designing it; that crumple zone inspired nose section seems to have help you! Lol
Flynn
Member
Sorry Mac, I haven't been on the forums that much. Yeah man, we are planning on going the whole weekend. Like 4 days I think. We aren't sure if we are camping or hoteling.
Welcome! You should come fly with us when the weather gets better. We are all still learning. I'll post and/or pm you when we plan on going.
Flynn
Member
Welcome! Nice! Are those A-10s in your avatar what you fly?
Sunday flying is pretty much shot for me this summer. I took on a 2nd job where I have to work every Sunday. If you guys fly on Saturday let me know I will be sure to join you. As for flitefest I am trying to go for at least one day. My parents and brother live about 20 mins from where Flitefest is being held so i will have to make it a dual visit.
Heavyhitter82
Junior Member
Hello everyone... Warwick NY here. I'm pretty new to flight but have a bunch of different electric planes ranging from micro t28 up to flyzone sensei. Also have a few quadcopters as well. I'm looking to meet up and learn from other fans of the hobby.