Love it! I’d love to pick one up but like @mcmoyer I already have several bush planes, a timber x, tundra, freedom fox, carbon cub S2, and carbon-z cub.
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I already look silly! LOL! This might actually improve me a bit!Beautiful plane. If I didn't already have 2 STOL planes, I think I'd be getting that one.
I also fly alone, so I got this - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NT9T6XQ/?tag=lstir-20
it only looks slightly silly
Added to my cart! Thx!
Daniel Liutan
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Test out the prototype 70mm EDF Chengdu J20 EPO model from China. and my self designed J2M Raiden. Both are satifying experience!
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We had a leaf cleanup day at our field, and once we were done we brought out our planes and flew the rest of the afternoon. I got two great flights on each of these birds. The p-39 is my favorite.
I flew the covering off my yak today!
Haha yes it does.Dang! Looks like one of the FT planes in the apple cannon vids!
CappyAmeric
Elite member
Flex Innovations Mamba 10 and FT Turbo Tutor (with Steve Henry‘s Yee Haw 7 Highlander livery)
Mr NCT
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How do you like the Tutor?
TheFlyingBrit
Legendary member
Sorry folks a bit of a delay I flew yesterday so it's a late update.
Took 6 models most where for test flights so I will give you a run down how it went.
1 Sea Otter with new landing gear, first plane up to fly. Set off down the runway and initially thought it wouldn't take off. But just before I got to the end of the runway up she went. She was climbing nicely till I realised it was full throttle and decided to reduce it. Big mistake the motor was obviously under powered an she hit the ground in seconds mostly nose damage easy repair. Positive was that she flew and quite well too, just needs minor repair and a more powerful motor.
2. FT Sportster not a lot to say except fantastic 2 flights from this plane, the first flight needed some trimming but after that she turned out the best plane of the day by far, a lovely sight in the air cruising around.
3. Spitfire, big let down the motor was dead 🤔 decided not to mess with it there at the field so packed it back in the car. I have since tested it again today and it worked fine, obviously a connection problem I need to sort glad I chose not to try and sort it and fly at the field.
4. Electra glider, basically it flew okay climb rates still a bit to steep needs a touch more down thrust in the motor and it should be fine next time.
5. Das Stick (Hanger version), flew fine no complaints although the landing gear mod hadn't worked the way I hoped and worked loose, so only two flights with it this time still great fun though.
Finally the FT Edge 540 with the control surface hinge updates. Biggest let down of the day along side the Spitfire. Last time out it took off like a STOL. This time I reached the end of the runway twice and there was no way it was going to airborne. Its suddenly lost power 🤔🤨😡🤬 not had time to inspect it yet. Got to be either motor or ESC related (pretty sure it's not a throttle related on the transmitter), either way its fixable. I have a spare motor and I am ordering a new ESC in case.
Other than that a great couple of hours fun 👍
Took 6 models most where for test flights so I will give you a run down how it went.
1 Sea Otter with new landing gear, first plane up to fly. Set off down the runway and initially thought it wouldn't take off. But just before I got to the end of the runway up she went. She was climbing nicely till I realised it was full throttle and decided to reduce it. Big mistake the motor was obviously under powered an she hit the ground in seconds mostly nose damage easy repair. Positive was that she flew and quite well too, just needs minor repair and a more powerful motor.
2. FT Sportster not a lot to say except fantastic 2 flights from this plane, the first flight needed some trimming but after that she turned out the best plane of the day by far, a lovely sight in the air cruising around.
3. Spitfire, big let down the motor was dead 🤔 decided not to mess with it there at the field so packed it back in the car. I have since tested it again today and it worked fine, obviously a connection problem I need to sort glad I chose not to try and sort it and fly at the field.
4. Electra glider, basically it flew okay climb rates still a bit to steep needs a touch more down thrust in the motor and it should be fine next time.
5. Das Stick (Hanger version), flew fine no complaints although the landing gear mod hadn't worked the way I hoped and worked loose, so only two flights with it this time still great fun though.
Finally the FT Edge 540 with the control surface hinge updates. Biggest let down of the day along side the Spitfire. Last time out it took off like a STOL. This time I reached the end of the runway twice and there was no way it was going to airborne. Its suddenly lost power 🤔🤨😡🤬 not had time to inspect it yet. Got to be either motor or ESC related (pretty sure it's not a throttle related on the transmitter), either way its fixable. I have a spare motor and I am ordering a new ESC in case.
Other than that a great couple of hours fun 👍
I pulled the Skywing 38” ARS from the boneyard and got it all hooked up, I’m excited ti fly it again, it’s a great little plane!
CappyAmeric
Elite member
Very easy build - with the turbo wing, it is does very snappy aerobatics.
I love the mamba, once mine is no more I’ll get the v2. I upgraded mine to the 4s motor and it has decent punch but not as good as the 6s version. It makes a great 3D trainer.
flew the ARS this morning, what a perfect plane! I’m running a radial C pack and a 4s 1050mah and it’s a perfect combo. The scheme looks fantastic as well. For the price it’s an absolute steal!
CappyAmeric
Elite member
Today, it was the FT Limited Series F-16 and the FT Turbo Tutor (C pack):
I pulled out of a low split-S with the Tutor, misjudged, and "landed" flat. Broke the prop, popped off the front of the power pod - but the landing gear was completely unaffected. I have to say the Tutor has the toughest, tightest landing gear of any FT plane to-date.
I pulled out of a low split-S with the Tutor, misjudged, and "landed" flat. Broke the prop, popped off the front of the power pod - but the landing gear was completely unaffected. I have to say the Tutor has the toughest, tightest landing gear of any FT plane to-date.
Taildragger
Legendary member
my spekky gear wasn't overpriced lol, $35 for the tx, and soon I'm getting some free rx'sSell your over priced Spektrum gear, get a Radiomaster instead and cheaper receivers. Then you will be able to buy a Bixler and other ARTF models LOL
Taildragger
Legendary member
makes me think of the savage bobber
TheFlyingBrit
Legendary member
I am expecting between £75 and £80 for the DX6i and an AR410 - boxed with manuals etc.
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