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We crash our planes so you don’t crash yours. We are a team of 3 keen novice pilots hopefully with just enough learning and mistakes made to help you if you’re starting with this great fun hobby
Warning - I lost my RC Paramotor
This is a great instructional video about the pitfalls of flying in breezy conditions. If you are fairly new to this great hobby (just like me) it can be hard to self teach all the correct techniques and guidelines for flying your para successfully
Over the course of about 3 1/2 minutes you will see the circumstances leading to this 'fly away' and the steps to avoid it happening to you.
Just to lighten the mood at the end, there is a fun addition of 2 AI generated clips where i had given prompts to 2 different AI Video generators describing this event. I think that the rapid development of AI Video generation tools is going to make a big impact on all of our visual story telling into the future and i intend making a video about this from a 'laymans' inexperienced amateur perspective. Hopefully this interests you.
Over the course of about 3 1/2 minutes you will see the circumstances leading to this 'fly away' and the steps to avoid it happening to you.
Just to lighten the mood at the end, there is a fun addition of 2 AI generated clips where i had given prompts to 2 different AI Video generators describing this event. I think that the rapid development of AI Video generation tools is going to make a big impact on all of our visual story telling into the future and i intend making a video about this from a 'laymans' inexperienced amateur perspective. Hopefully this interests you.
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Volantex Saber Vs Swift One 3d rc planes.Which is most Fun?
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This is the second video where we compare these super fun Acro foamies. www.banggood.com/custlink/GvGHLG1jZr The first video was a review of the Saber, this video showcases the Qidi Swift One and points out some issues that might help you decide between these two. One way to summarize things would be to say that the sabre is immensely capable in the right hands, basically you need some acro exp...
YU XIANG EC-135 RC Helicopter Malfunction
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This heli is full of huge potential, maybe even a game changer for new heli pilots. Having flown brilliant little helis like the k110, eachine 130, 150 ,160 & 180, even the super capable OMP HOBBY M1, This type of model -including the eachine E 135, could make the introduction to flying RC Helis so much more enjoyable, mainly because of optical flow stabilisation. However despite prepping the f...
Try RC Paramotors-Seriously Relaxing Fun
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If you're looking to fly something different-Try this.I really love flying anything that can be tossed in the sky but i stumbled across RC Paramotors recently and just love the easy going relaxing style and graceful appearance of one of these things. There is abit of a learning curve to managing the launch technique and gentle finger movement is required , unless you're looking to do some inter...
Volantex Saber - Brilliant Robust Acrobatic Foamie plane.
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If youre looking for something more adventurous and have acquired good piloting skills, then this maybe for you. I am not an acrobatic flyer but i was looking for something to help me learn some basic manouvers. In the right hands i reckon that it is enormously capable but for the rest of us its a super robust serious foamie.It takes bumps and bangs quite well. Like i said i recommend this for ...
Stress Test Fail - UMX Conscendo
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This has to be my favourite rc plane of all time, a hugely capable all rounder. In this video I decide to give it a bit of a stress test by flying mostly at 100% throttle and see how the structure handles things. Unfortunately one of the prop blades seems to have disintegrated in flight. Im not sure why this happened but id love to hear from anyone with some suggestions. Regardless of this, its...
XIAXIU Raptur H650 Mod - Twin Body
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This must be the craziest mod yet, take 2 Raptur h650's and mash them together!!! Take a bit of a guess with c.of g. join up a few cables, a splash of glue and rods to bind the models together and see how we get on. The Land Sea and Air Raptur is such a versatile little plane, i had started by replacing the esc and radio boards as i hoped to put in larger batteries but was actually surprised th...
Crazy Loops and Fun - UMX Conscendo
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This little gem just keeps delivering bundles of fun. Super capable on both 2s and 3s. Ive flown this in gentle breezes, slope soared it off cliff edges and even flown in very strong winds and let the as3x do the hard work.Every time it delivers maximum entertainment.It is a little expensive considering the size and truthfully i was slow to part with this much money but when it comes to 'bang f...
RC Paramotor - great outdoor fun Hobby- Rc Flying
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If you enjoy being outdoors and have some extra spare time on your hands, how about trying out some Radio Controlled Flying Fun? This video is the first in the series of three, which covers (1) RC Paramotors (2) RC Planes & (3)RC Helicopters. Of the 3 I have found the Paramotors to be really enjoyable and relaxing and also quite easy to get into - once you have watched a few videos about proper...
RC Paramotor First Flights - Fun with Cloud 1.5 2.6 M
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A Few scary moments when learning to fly this 2.6 meter Paramotor but after a few adjustments it became an absolute joy to fly, very relaxing and quite different to flying planes and helis. If you are interested, keep watching this channel as i will be making videos about recommendations for 'the best first RC Paramotor' as well as 'tips for new pilots', im just a novice at this but ive made a ...
Climb onboard Cloud 2.6m Paramotor
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Short video of onboard footage and additional mesh fitting to protect lines from getting damaged by the prop. This is a brilliant kite to fly . more indepth videos to follow soon
Beautiful and Relaxing Video - Flying with Birds
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Sit back and just relax for the next 4minutes and 12 seconds. This video is about An RC Glider plane floating in the sky with birds cruising alongside in curiosity. The relaxing music is courtesy of Megan Wofford and perfectly suits this video and beautiful location - Youghal Co Cork Ireland. The glider plane is from HobbyKing, model 'Walrus' 1400mm wingspan Please let me know if you enjoyed this
UMX Conscendo Slope Soars - Any Good?
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UMX Conscendo Slope Soars - Any Good?
Novice tries RC Paramotors - Super Fun
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Novice tries RC Paramotors - Super Fun
Caution -Horizon Hobby E-Flite UMX Conscendo - Brilliant But Beware
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Caution -Horizon Hobby E-Flite UMX Conscendo - Brilliant But Beware
Super mini fun plane SG F22 RTF Vertical Stunt Plane Review
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Super mini fun plane SG F22 RTF Vertical Stunt Plane Review
Polaris X8 Amphibious R.C.Plane F.P.V. Fun
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Polaris X8 Amphibious R.C.Plane F.P.V. Fun
Polaris X8 Seaplane - Sea Trials - Full Review - Raptur h650 Beater
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Polaris X8 Seaplane - Sea Trials - Full Review - Raptur h650 Beater
Polaris X8 Seaplane - Better than Raptur H650 ?
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Polaris X8 Seaplane - Better than Raptur H650 ?
ATOMRC FLYING FISH - UMX Conscendo Beater ?
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ATOMRC FLYING FISH - UMX Conscendo Beater ?
Durafly Autogyro G2 V2 Rd 8 Final& Tips.
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Durafly Autogyro G2 V2 Rd 8 Final& Tips.
Durafly Autogyro G2 V2 Round 7- What is wrong?
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Durafly Autogyro G2 V2 Round 7- What is wrong?
Durafly Autogyro G2 V2 Rd.4 Success, Hi Viz & Crash Analysis
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Durafly Autogyro G2 V2 Rd.4 Success, Hi Viz & Crash Analysis
Great job, thank you !! If you tell the truth, you need a fast horse. That's what my American friend Conrad used to say. But today, you just make yourself unpopular, only the few chosen ones love honest facts, no doubt, hahaha
Haha, I love that saying - fast horse , so true . This plane is a really fun toy, it’s versatile but just not ‘that’ versatile 👍
@@rcpilots1291 Yes, I own the red and the black one but have to learn to fly before, hehehe. After your vid I know what wind these birds can endure and what I must avoid. But now I learn a little more with an RC Flight simulator on a gaming platform (I do not tell the names because everyone should chose his favorites but do not download a game from DVD please, because you get disturbed by Internet, probably). On this way I can fly the Ranger 600 already when we have mearly no wind. this bird seems to be the easiest beginner plane, it has low wheight and can glide slowly, you know. Greetings from Northern Germany, see you in the air, my friend
CG is indeed off, I had the same. My fix was to use a bigger battery, plus I also have the landing gear 180 degrees turned, so the wheels are more to the front. Also, highly recommended to use a hobby grade transmitter. At least with mine, the stock transmitter had a big dead zone on the sticks, so when moving from center, first nothing happens, then a rather big deflection. With a better transmitter, the control surfaces move totally smooth in any position of the sticks
@@rc-fannl7364 hi, big thanks for all of that guidance. That’s a lot of help to a lot of people. Happy flying
@@rcpilots1291 Glad to share experience. Not sure if this plane can still be purchased, but while not perfect, it's a lot of fun. Btw, there are two ways to use a hobby grade transmitter with this plane. If fitted with recent software, a multiprotocol radio such as Radiomaster TX16 should have the protocol, but the board in the S720 also has a port to connect a different receiver. I fitted mine with an XM+ since I didn't have a multiprotocol radio back then.
What happened in your video happened to me.. I had a controller setting wrong and the heli went up and backwards.. landed too hard.. and yep bent shaft. So I ordered the XK 110s for 50$ to experiment lol!
Ah crikey, what a bummer. 😢best of luck with the Xk
@canopy3607 right lol.. parts get here in a day for the S2 so that's good.. I knew I should have bought a small beater first lol
You had a camera and an extra battery on the airplane! That’s why it was getting unstable!
Good point 👍
В общем, это г****.
I thought the same thing at first, but after a few flights it really began to show how much fun it can actually be. I hope it does the same for you
Just had to message you. Like you I have been flying a few years and am OK with planes. I bought the durafly autogyro and also gave up after buying lots of spare blades and always crashing. Got the durafly paramotor last week and once again having exactly same experience as you. OK in flat calm, nightmare in a breeze , but I love it. Am currently flying the durafly viper 64mm, which is the best plane I have ever flown. Maybe you should buy one and see if this phenomenon works in reverse. Andy in uk.
Hi Andy, great to hear from fellow pilots with similar ‘challenges’ 😅, I couldn’t get anywhere with the Durafly auto gyro - heart breaking, but at least this Paramotor thing is a lot less hassle . Thanks for the tip about the 64 mm, I’ll check it out
Hi me and my girlfriend like your plane RC model.were do I get one from how much are they.let me know
Hi, I’m really glad that you enjoyed this. There are a number of websites that sell this great plane. I recommend just doing a google search and compare the offers. Best of luck
@@rcpilots1291 hi well what is the name of your plane so I can look it up let me know
Does a 4s 2200 fit in the fuselage ok?
@@jasonbuetow1 that might be a bit of a push but a 4s 1500 should work 👍
what 2 & 3 cell batteries are you using , Ive just bought a umx conscendo with two overlander 350mAh 7.4V batteries but they don't fit very well and it is really tail heavy unless I add weights in the nose. I haven't maidened it yet as I'm still trying to set up my Jumper t12 transmitter. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
I use the stock 3s 350mah battery, it’s a tight fit. I’m surprised to hear that she is tail heavy , as per radio setup, sorry I’m hopeless with Jumper TX radios but there’s loads of great videos on TH-cam . Best of luck with your maiden 👍
@@rcpilots1291 Thanks for your reply, I'll try some 3s batteries.👍
Wow, crazy that something so sedate can get away from you so quickly! At least you found her, she'll fly another (calmer) day!
Ya, big lesson learned , they can’t handle winds like an Rc plane 😅
arizona never gets cslm days maybe 5am thats it
@@ryanlemons3255 same problem here in ireland , always breezy 🥵
Glad you found it! Thanks for continuing to post about your experiences with this. :) Those AI clips at the end were hilarious haha
@@evandotpro I couldn’t resist dropping them in, and thanks for your kind words 👍
Yes I discovered the same myself. It’s a low wind speed machine but great fun on calm days. Glad you recovered it. Thanks for posting.
I’m guessing there’s quite a few more of us out there that did the same thing 😢
Did you find it? Damaged? Do you know how far away? The same happened to me, the Paramotor flew over the Autobahn, I did find it easily and with no damage.
Thanks for asking, I was so very lucky to find it in a big open field , undamaged . I’ll be a heck of a lot more careful in future . Happy flying 👍
@@rcpilots1291 Last year, I flew my Hobbyking Paramotor, suddenly the thermals became soo strong that I had to stall it, It did not revover, hit a tree. Broke one wheel.
Engineered obsolescence they could make it stronger but then you wouldn't be buying as many parts and replacement airplanes😊😅
I hope not, because it’s a pretty expensive purchase to start with. 😅 happy flying my friend 👍
Please explain or show the aileron wires wired into the 600 board, as the aileron leads are not the standard wiring plug.
Good question, sorry for not mentioning it, I just cut the servo wires and attached the correct fitting 👍
Good first jet?
It is a good jet but there are better easier options . Red arrow have a 50mm gem that’s great for beginners. Check through my videos for a review . Happy flying
Thanks for the tip to reinforce the bottom of the fuselage with tape, especially on the nose. I have already ordered this 4-channel plane XK A800. Tomorrow morning there is almost no wind here and I will fly my 3-channel Ranger 600, the white one = the same as Modster Easy Trainer 600, not the dark 4-channel Ranger 600. Now my beginner plane flies with the nose taped, although the weight is less than 80 grams. Very good idea with the tape. BTW you are a very good RC pilot. Have a good time
I’m delighted to hear trust you enjoyed the video, I love this plane, buckets of fun. Happy flying my friend 👍
Wind flying foamies, elevator up and down.
@@Workerbee-zy5nx wise words 👍
There is certainly a launch technique to learn,.... if it wont kite up..loosen the brake lines,,,if its too sensitive to controls,,,loosen the brake lines a bit, dont give much throttle at launch, or it will stall, check no lines are caught just before launching....cant really teach the launch...it just happens after looooots of tries...ha.,,,so worth it when its airborne.th-cam.com/video/bmh4k8wnV5M/w-d-xo.html
Sincere thanks for your advice 👍, the launch can really be tricky 😢
Music or.. whatever that noise was is annoying. Video is good.
Fair comment, thanks 👍
It's a glider, for heaven's sakes! Or, more precisely, a self-launch motor glider. I don't think it's intended for zooming around the sky and cutting whifferdils at full throttle. If that is your game, get a different plane, one that is more suited to that kind of flying.
Hello there, just came across your channel as I was reviewing these rc paramotors to buy one. I fly drones but these are so calming and graceful.Where are you based. I'm in County Meath.
Hiya, great to hear from a fellow Irish man 😎. I live in cork 👍
The stunt plane needs the servo arm throw adjusted in a bit much much less twitchy
Thanks for that advice, big help 👍
Ah, the aul elusive UHU POR! Can't find it anywhere in Ireland - do you order it online? Even Amazon don't seem to want to deliver it here
There’s a guy in Dublin sells it . Radiocontrolshop . He has a good site. I love the stuff - haha
@@rcpilots1291 Ah yes, I know the shop. Thanks, I'll check it out! Great plane this Polaris, wish Banggood still sold it instead of the "Paptor" 😆
What caused that??
I’m guessing the tail motor malfunctioned
Tail rotor axis gyro failure.
Yes it's a nice plane, but the fuselage will break again and again. I glued it several times and had to add weight to the tail because of the large amount of glue it the front 😂 I love to fly it on windy days and hover above my head like a kite.
@@altermannfliegt3927 I’m sorry to hear about the braking fuselage, just like you I’ve repaired mine a good few times - I love uhu por . 😗
@@rcpilots1291 I rarely use uhu por. Instead, I prefer to use foam safe ca. This makes for a nicer repair and is lighter in weight. Of course I use boiling water and steam.
@@altermannfliegt3927nice tip, thanks
Beautiful videography! Thanks.
Hey Steve, big thanks for your nice comment. I appreciate it 👍
I can testify to the fact that you need to keep it close. Lost mine on a very windy day when I could not figure out orientation, even in Safe mode. Flew away and never found. Another pilot lost a UMX Timber same way a few minutes later.
Ah crikey, that’s the worst outcome when they fly out of range, I’ve lost more than one plane just like that, things happen so fast with these small little planes, that’s why I put high viz tape of one side to help with orientation- Best of luck next time 👍
What was your score there Dave? How many overs and unders? 😜😁 I've been waiting for you to take a trip over to Dartmouth and have a go at the real thing off the cliffs there in 1 of Bobflyman's paragliders. 😂😂
@@theoztreecrasher2647 hey buddy, thanks for the invite, how bout I’ll take your lead,if it’s good enough for you then it’s good enough for me - I respect my elders 🤭😎
@@rcpilots1291 🤔 Nope. always send in the Irish Guards first! 😜🤣🤣
Hi Dave, just discovered your channel - really good quality video and great info! Surprised you fly things the require little to no wind in Ireland! Whereabouts do you fly? I'm constantly trying to find sites to fly in without having to commit to joining a club...
Hiya Paul, thanks for your nice comments and ya it’s very rare to find a calm day around here lately, I live in Cork , Ireland 🇮🇪. I rely on our ‘Irish Aviation Authority’ guidelines which permit flying these little/ lightweight craft in large open areas , just use common sense when people maybe in the vicinity. Happy flying.
@@rcpilots1291 I'm in Co. Meath, lived in Co Kildare before where there were several options such as the Curragh and parks, but have yet to find anything in my new county. I only fly small foamies & helis, so joining a flying club seems a bit drastic!
@@paulcucit2786I’m the same as you , I just like to grab a plane randomly when I’ve got a bit of time to spare. Best of luck with your search 👍
Great little airplane 👍 mine is always in the trunk of the car and flown almost daily on my lunch break. I'm using a 4s pack with YGE 65 amp LVT ESC ($250) and is a bit over kill but it has more power than she will ever need and is a damn rocket.
@@JordanColeman-r8w crikey, that sounds like loads of fun 🤩, I think that I’ll give that a try, thanks 👍
It's an awesome beginner plane. Beginners, keep it in full safe. If you can't control yourself on the throttle, set the transmitter to only go a max of 70%, add it to a switch if you can. Beginners should also not fly on a windy day like this. That's a good tip to check CG, especially when using different size batteries. But really CG should always be checked after every battery change.
@@that70sgamer that’s rock solid advice, thanks for that 👍
I hope you’re doing a lot better my friend
Thank you for your kind words, tbh I’m a bit of a slow learner 🤭
Why did you have what looks like an elastic wrap around the canopy and the nose piece?
It’s an elastic band I had been using to secure a little fpv cam
Love it. Great work and thanks for sharing
Hey thanks for those kind words, it was a fun project, next step is to try with 3s batteries 😅
Got one of these 4 or 5 years ago for £56 and free delivery !!! and it was the PNP version.. Flies best on a 3s 1300 keep the weight down. Great intro to 3D flying. It's had a few knocks but still going strong with the original electrics!!
Hi, that’s great to hear- we’ve both had similar experiences with this little beauty - it is a great intro plane to 3D , happy flying 👍
Love this pane. Take off the gear and hand launch. it's a blast to fly!
I agree with you 100%, I just need to keep the expo rates really high
just what i wanted
Wow you love your glue.lol
Haha , yes I’d be finished without uhu por
@@rcpilots1291 I just got an A800
Vs the atom rc its faster, and a better glider, but requires alot lf maintenance, and i hate those linear servo!!!!
I agree with you 100%~ those servos are very noisy
Just ordered k123. Not at all interested in acro. Just interested in scale flying. Maybe one day sling loading. Funny how he never mentions anything about nose-in hover practice.
Best of luck with your purchase. I think you’ll be very happy 👍
Fun times.
Awesome flight! I love the sight of the Conscendo with no power floating into the wind...and not really moving! Excellent video. And the opening is scary as you dive towards the water!
Thanks for your kind words, I feel the exact same as you about the joy of just watching these little birds floating in the sky with no motor . Happy days 👍
Brilliant! I live in the West of Ireland and seriously considering getting into slope soaring I have the UMX Apprentice so this would be a great way to get into that side of things , essentially no choice as I need to fly and it is just so windy this year only a handful of flights on my scale planes. Your great video has covinced me!
@@nickmoloney9820hey my fellow Irishman, great to hear from you, what a great part of the country for slope soaring off all those beautiful cliff edges, the conscendo is brilliant but I wonder if a bigger glider like the ‘bixler’ might be more robust for all those strong gusts 💨, it’s also cheaper . Happy flying
love it
@@houndoftindalos9580 I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍
These nose cones are breaking because of Under construction strength. It's paper thin plastic and the stresses are just to high. These need to be Aluminum of something stronger but Light weight.
Ya I agree, I know it’s a bit of a trade off trying to keep it lightweight but for the price perhaps the cone should be a light alloy 👍
I hope you are well insured. Flying in a public area is a definite no no.
Hi Barry, thanks for taking the time to raise this very important issue. I agree that it is best to avoid flying over people. When I was training to become a qualified licensed and insured drone operator it was a topic that was discussed thoroughly during lectures. I can confirm that I was completely in compliance with aviation authority guidelines and for readers reference I’ve pasted a paragraph taken directly from easa Europe . Question-“Can I fly over people? Answer - Generally when you operate in the ‘open’ category, you are not allowed to fly over uninvolved people, unless you have a privately built drone with a weight below 250 g or a drone purchased on the market with a class identification label0 or 1 mark. In any case, try to minimise the time during which you fly over people. “ You have raised a very valid concern and I respect your comment - happy flying 👍
You're wrong. Umx planes are no different from a paper airplane. It's 100% fine to fly anywhere non-private, unless you intend to cause damage with a 210 gram foamie.
In canada, anyways.
@@rcpilots1291 RE Barry ...Common seagulls weigh 300 - 480 gms always flying in public places without insurance...know what I'd rather be hit by.
It is irresponsible people like this that are the reason regulations are enacted and restrictions are place on activities. Even with his own response to your post it shows a level of ignorance as being a "qualified licensed and insured drone operator" he quotes from a non relevant paragraph to RC planes.
Biggest problem here is the "wit" brother flying in an area with the public around.
“With”? Maybe a trip to the audiologist is required 😂. Point well made about flying near people. All was good flying over water but the technical glitch changed circumstances. I should have been more cognisant of the lethal capabilities of this flying behemoth. I enjoy sharing my honest flying experiences with fellow enthusiasts. I suppose it’s easier to just be ‘an armchair warrior’ … happy flying my friend 👍
No "wit", cock wit, dic* wit and fuc* wit brothers. Yep, happy flying at a field set up for it with like minded people and safety protocols and boundaries It is flying in public spaces that cause the complaints and associated problems.
@@rcpilots1291 "wit", dic* wit, coc* wit and fuc* wit. Happy flying yes in an area set aside for it.
@@rcpilots1291 Never heard of the three brothers? Dim*, Coc* and Fuc* Wit.
Absolutely right, when flying such a large/huge RC airplane/helicopter or drone it's very important that you don't fly it over people. That thing coming down at full balls could possibly injure or possibly kill an insect!!!
Sky king a700 is much easier and more relaxing to fly imo. I didnt like the a800..
Ya, the 700 is a joy to fly. I had leds also which was great fun at night
The full size Conscendo does it also the folding prop adapter gets weak
Ah crikey, what a pity . It’s such a great plane, shame to have such a silly flaw.