Eflite - Draco - 2.0m - Spring '22 Flights with CRASH & REPAIRS
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Exactly why I fly in a large open field.
When opportunity strikes ;)
Totally irresponsible of him, especially when his flying skills are mediocre at best.
First, I love your channel and videos. That being said, where you choose to fly is about the worst logistically you could pick lol. Trees, power lines and more trees, this video where you crashed was pretty much just pushing it lol. More of a good example of what not to do. Theres my Karen rant, been flying RC for 23 years. Just for the new guys that these videos are more directed towards go find yourself a real field!!! Brian you and your wife are awesome!!! Try some Flex innovations stuff if you havent yet. The Aura 8 rx/gyro is all I use in EVERY one of my plane up to 50cc, You'll never go back!
yes, true. I should have had a better angle to see what I was doing. Honestly, I was getting nervous about Megan too....which was again, totally my bad. I wanted to make sure she was behind the structure for protection, and it had be worrying. I should have got higher up and re-evaluated the lines, then I could have done it, but my visibility was not as good as it needed to be.
As for flying around trees and power lines....I've always flown in tigher-than-average quarters, and you're right - this is not ideal - but it's also, to me, very fun...but admittedly, it HAS 100% aided my high crash to flight ratio of late ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC Yea didn't mean to go all Karen on you lol. Like I said I love your channel!! Keep it up!!
@@davelangenfeld5062I personally like seeing him fly at his house where it’s a relatively tight area to fly. He shows us that these planes don’t always need a big open area.
@@Scradley2241 No, he's showing you that HE doesn't need a big wide open area. He's also a very accomplished pilot on the sticks. I've flown a 55cc 3d 540 In a tighter space than that, doesn't mean anyone should do that lol. I honestly totally forgot I wrote this TBH, I watch Brian and Camera crew every week now. They also kind of added more area for flying too from a year or more ago.
Brian, I watch and subscribe to your videos. I think you do a great job showing and explaining to other pilots the many products that keep us informed. Your camera crew also allows us excellent views of your demos, unboxing, assembling popular models and flying with reviews.
I must admit that you are a very skilled pilot and can fly planes through their flight envelopes. I do however feel that your flying at times pushes that envelope to the extreme. An example would be flying in and around your house and your outside structures. This was proven unfortunately by your video of the Draco hitting one of those structures. You have carved out a nice runway and open airspace in front of your house and above the trees to the right and left as well the open field across the road. I am not sure why you choose to fly recklessly through the many obstacles surrounding your yard in the "bowl area". This is certainly your decision and I respect that but feel that your judgement at times has diminished good pilot judgement. Again I enjoy your videos and respect your wiliness to help others in the hobby. Fly Smart.
Will - I appreciate that you shared your concern in a very fair and reasonable way. Thank you! This is not always the case, by the way ;) We're very glad to have you watching, and hopefully enjoying our footage. We try hard to help everyone how we can.
Now, as for the rational for flying "recklessly" (behind the house, in this case). I have to admit there are times where the results speak for themselves. I obviously didn't have the positive outcome I had hoped, but less than perfect outcomes, especially those where we can share, and all learn from, do help to advance not only my piloting and risk management skills, but the skills of others who watch. Of course, I want the satisfaction of making that "impossible" landing, partially to push my skills and confidence to a new level, and to find the limit. I don't suggest others do it, and hope that's not being picked up, or "read between the lines" as I understand not everyone is in the same circumstances, or at the same skill level. Sure, we occasionally want to "spice things up" a bit, and I was guilty as charged here. I think you may have touched on this in your comment, but after all, it's my equipment and my structures to damage, so this is why I struggle to understand your concern with me risking my own stuff...
Anyway, don't want to beat a dead horse here, but also don't want you to think we're ignoring your concern (it is noted), but we'll probably just have to disagree on this one. We're allowed to disagree agreeably, and we appreciate you doing it this way! Thanks
@@BrianPhillipsRC Well said and I appreciate your views.
Will Dirickson ..You are wasting your breathe man. This guy has got his head so far up his own a** he's virtually inside out!!!, as others have duly noted, Before he hits the delete button that is!!.. I'm pretty much sure that kid flyers will be watching this, and say.......... "Sure, perfectly fine to take these risks. If its ok for Brian its ok for me too. To hell with Health and Safety, and besides, so what if I crash, Pops will just buy me another!! ..., Difference is, Dads don't get free Air Planes to fly and review. Doesn't cost him a buck IMO ..... Arrogant beyond belief... Bet if he had an enema, he'd be able to sit in a matchbox!!
Hey Brian, there are sometimes consequences for showing off. Everyone knows someone who broke his Draco at the skate park,at least you're videos aren't boring and maybe Horizon will send you a new one if they make enough money from sales from this video.keep up the good work.🤞🙏
LOL - I was most definitely showing off, well trying - LOL - but also trying to show off the plane - win some / lose some ;)
The plane COULD do it, but I couldn't do with the the cameras rolling - LOL
It's all fixed up and flying wonderfully ;)
But still some great flying.. you must admit..!
Thanks for not responding to my question... I thought you wanted to help new people... ps your inside voice is annoying...
It's been 18 hours, since this comment was published????
Christopher - since you're acting like a HUGE spoiled brat, you can figure it out yourself.
All others - if you want immediate assistance, you're in the wrong place. I'm not super-human, and have a lot going on in my life. We try our best to keep up with the thousands and thousands of comments and questions we get, but this guy, and people like him are a huge part of why it's so hard to be a TH-camr. Please don't be like Christopher.
Read his comments over a 2 day period...
Q2) Christopher Daughtry - "Thanks for not responding to my question... I thought you wanted to help new people... ps your inside voice is annoying..." (This comment came 30 hours after he left the first one)
Q1) Christopher Daughtry - "I have a question, I bought the PNP and haven't opened it yet, can I buy the spectrum transmitter and a 6ch receiver and use it and it will still have the beginner/safe mode? Just like the RTF?"
I don't click on videos that say watch 100 crashes in 5 minutes because I'm not into destruction of any goods. Crashes are depressing but I will admit I have crashed (and repaired) every plane I have flown, about five or six planes. Watching you has helped me in the repair of all those planes. Watching your videos I was able to repair my UMX Aero Commander after I flew into a chain link fence and tore off the entire front nose and the tricycle gear. It was ready to fly in a couple of hours. My favorite plane so far. I enjoy learning, so thank you for teaching.
AWESOME! Glad it helped you out. I was pretty annoyed with myself after the crash, pretty sure I did a terrible job of "covering up" my frustration, but after my short pity party, I said, people are watching and want to know how to fix this stuff...so I sucked it up and put this video out for everyone to point and laugh...so glad you enjoyed it and got some good out of it. After all, crashing is almost inevitable when you fly in tight spots ;)
So glad you post videos about build and radio set up. You have helped me more then a few times on m planes. Love this plane. Just flew my Draco and it is very easy to fly and especially to land. Thanks a bunch.
Another awesome video. Way to keep it real. This happens to everyone and you are one of the only ones who actually shows it and how to fix it.
Sean, agreed. Well done Brian, and thank you!!
We're glad you watched! Hope this does help you out someday....well, actually hope you don't NEED it ;)
Just found out get my new prosteses on march 22 can't wait. Been on it for a couple years had to have operation but everything is going well. Rt leg from under my knee. I have learned a lot from Brian
Thanks Shane! Glad you're getting an upgrade! I work with a man named Jim, and he said his last leg was something like $150,000 or some such thing. His is mid thigh and articulated knee and foot. He lost his leg working for a bridge building company and still works for them now! He's a cool guy, and gotta be the most positive person I've ever met!
I did that with my Night Timber X a few weeks ago at my local park. Done flying there after that. I would be prone to crashing straight into the vampire killing zone if I flew at your place. You handle that tight flying location very well. Glad that you got Draco repaired.👍
It was a bad decision NOT to get my line of sight more clear, but I paid for it - Glad she came back together pretty good!
The detail is absolutely impeccable! Great aircraft
regarding the repair in the guitar industry will use both high tech and low-tech masking tape will also use really long rubber bands that is made to wrap around a fretboard when you're gluing it to the neck substructure and that would have come in really super handy for this repair that Brian was doing
Yeah, loads of weird way to repair these foam planes, and she is flying again and love the Draco so much!!!
The only thing I like about seeing you crash is watching how you fix it. Great tips for repairs and workable for many models.
Anyways, another great vid. Thanks guys.
Take care, be safe.
👍🏼😁
thanks! It's a bummer, but a reality of pushing the limits. I just couldn't get my eyes on everything at once. What I should have done was survey the angle of my trajectory better ahead of time, and I could have done it...but when I screw up, it's embarrassing to share, but I KNOW it helps people out...so I share these things in hopes that you guys get even a morsel of good from them ;)
Thank you for this video Brian! I just ordered that glue to have on hand for my next crash. Super helpful demonstration, especially using the toothpicks!!
AWESOME!!! You will love it, but please do make sure, when possible, glue both surfaces, and let the parts sit for a few minutes....it will feel like a lifetime waiting, but it'll make the bond almost instant!!!
it sucks when you crash a brand new plane but I learn a lot on how to do repairs. keep showing more repairs in future videos....nice job Brian
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Yeah, but this plane has had a lot of HARD flying ;) Glad I didn't do something like this before now.
Thanks Ray! We show repairs from time to time...not ever flight, or that would mean we were crashing even more - LOL
Nice job Brian.. Repair looks like it went well. I remember When i repaired mine on my channel and received over 1000 hits LOL that was the best part. I agree learning to do the repairs is just a part of this hobby and your sharing repair tips are greatly appreciated.
For sure! So many people like watching us fix my embarrassing screw ups, when it would be easier on my pride to just not share the video...I was very tempted on this one, but then I remembered who I work for ;) Also, you guys already know I make lots of stupid mistakes - what's new about this video - LOL!
To Funny..
Gosh I keep rewatching this. I'm so sorry this happened, but the way you build it back and fix stuff with humor and assurance makes me feel good about mine. I haven't even assembled it yet.
It's okay! I'm glad you're getting some fun out of it ;) It was one of my more frustrating, but WELL EARNED crashes - LOL ;) I made some bad judgment calls on this flight, but we all got to learn from my stupidity ;)
@BrianPhillipsRC It's so beautiful of a model plane, I just keep staring at it. I couldn't imagine how scared I'd be to approach it after a hit. But you did such a good job on the repair. When you pin it, do you add any glue to the dowels before you push them in? Thanks for sharing and all the amazing information. I'm a fan.
Hi guys pulled the trigger on this plane through your link ,thanks for your help and time on these videos merry Christmas
Hey Brian, Your reviews are amazing! Thanks for all the details/advice you provide. Thanks to "camera crew" for the first-class videos!
Thanks Dan!
I like that you guys show everything. Fixing stuff is part of the deal on any rc.
Awesome! Glad you guys like watching this part. It's a huge bummer, crashing, but we know there's some kid out there...probably an adult kid, like me...that's just sitting there thinking...NOW WHAT??? LOL :)
I love my Draco and CZ C 150T. The CZ C 150T is my favorite and the plane I used to train flying without SAFE.
I just love them all tooo dang much!!!
That's one heck of a job there ice man. Cool calm and collected you stay. Wish I was like that.
We stopped the video for my "select" words....
@@BrianPhillipsRC 🤣
Nice vid Brian. The toothpicks are interesting. I usually use a low tack tape to squeeze my repairs together while the glue dries up. Then remove tape without removing paint and fly.
The paint is GREAT on the Draco, so I bet you could get away with it. I've also used packing tape BACKWARDS...all the way around, like a belt - so many details on the Draco though!
I don't crash much, but when I do it's usually a maiden flight. When I maiden'd my Conscendo Evolution 1.5m, I barely missed my chicken coop and hit my shop really hard, broke the nose off. Should have known not to fly at dusk, but live and learn. Repaired though and has flown many times since, Foam2Foam to the rescue. I appreciate your advice, and of course other famous characters that tell us "Don't forget to bring a towel!" :)
LOL - "I don't crash much, but when I do it's usually a maiden flight" - Awesome.
Gotta keep the tip clean ;)
Didn't ever think I would buy this plane because of the price got a good deal on it with $100 off and some loyalty points and your great salesman can't wait to Fly it!
AWESOME!
Sorry about your crash Brian, but at least you were able to repair it. Happy flying!
Thanks, and it was no biggie...I get really mad at myself when I make stupid mistakes like that though. I usually have a short pity party, then get it fixed and try to move on as fast as possible.
Can’t remember the first repair video I saw of yours Brian where you used toothpicks, but massive game changer for me in my short 2 years in the hobby. I’ve even pre toothpicked some planes before maiden to add extra strength in weak looking areas, E-Flite 64mm F-15, Arrows 50mm Viper and E-Flite 70mm Viper all spring instantly to mind. I always like to glue my toothpicks in.
AWESOME! Glad we played a positive role in your RC experience!!! Thanks for the encouragement!
I’m getting back into RC planes after 20 years. I love your videos. I think I’m gonna go with the Draco.
I’m a retired police officer of 25 years and was a DARE instructor for 2 of those years. DARE might need to be modified to “Draco Abuse Resistance Education.” Keep up the great videos. Stay safe.
Awesome to hear, and welcome back to the RC fun!
Thanks Robert!
Such an amazing plane!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great vids!!!
Thanks - will do!
Been there - done that , the internal roof cross brace is important for the structural integrity of the turtle deck. HF you were focused on camera safety and pushing limits- you know the drill 😁
Thanks ;)
I just bought an apprentice sts 1.5 and can’t wait to fly it. I hope to have this plane along with the Maule m7 one day when I’m better👍
You will. Good luck, and keep at it! This plane is amazing, but it is very heavy, so if and when you're ready for a HUGE amazing 6S plane...hit up our videos and see which $600+ plane will really wet your whistle the best...
HH Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m
HH Carbon Z Cessna 150T 2.1m
HH Draco 2.0m
FMS Beaver 2.0m
Arrows Husky Ultimate 1.8m
...just a few off the top of my head ;) We have playlists for all of them, and they're all great in their own right. CZ's are the hardest for me to compare, and pick one ;)
You know, I actually like seeing this. Though I feel that, I myself, am a bit weird. I don't actually like when I have a crash, but I love fixing/putting it back together lol
Also 97% of my crashes, when I have em, are at the landing... Phenomenally great video, Brian!
Thanks Dean! I always get annoyed, and then once I get to fixing, it's like "no biggie" ...but for us, in our life right now, it's the time factor that really hurts. We've been working so hard to replace my Day Job, but seems somewhat insurmountable on months like this...blown up engine in family car, $15.5K tax bill, and maybe $75K down the tubes in the market in the last month...BUT, we'll make it...just gotta keep treading water for a few more years. Our audience is amazing, and helping me to quite literally live my dreams...but we want to be doing it full time...not part time.
@@BrianPhillipsRC that's totally understandable. This is your job and it's not as easy as some would think. You only have so much time to get stuff done and when weather and other things play a factor, it can take a huge toll on yall. I really appreciate what yall do.
Man, you are a better flyer than ive ever been. I wont even attempt to fly in my backyard with park flyers
Love everything about it.
It is a lovable creature!
Damn , Camera crew does Scott use that last piece of T P stuck to the roll. ? Lmao 🤣 . I think there might have been one more drop of glue in that tube. 🤔 get a few large C clamps and let it sit over night. I use Gorilla glue clear.
Clear Gorilla Glue is the best for foam repairs (with or without toothpick strengthening) and so easy to clean up any excess with alcohol wipes. Once fully dry/cured always a stronger bond than the actual foam that surrounds it.
This model just had a TON of details that make the closure of that joint tricky. On a Caron Z Cub SS or similar, it would have been a BREEZE, but there's details on every side, top, and bottom!!! I wanted to TRY to preserve them somewhat...oh well, it's still flying well!!!
Howie - I've heard about how great it is, but have never actually used it. I need to try it out.
Brian, you won’t be disappointed but I realize you need short drying times for your videos and clear Gorilla Glue needs overnight to fully set up.
Toothpicks worked well! I wonder how wood clamps would’ve worked by lightly clamping against the hard plastics surfaces.. obviously the foam would dent if you clamp it but for the plastic areas it might’ve given an “extra set of hands” while the glue set up. Your videos are always fun and entertaining! Thanks for all the time and effort you and your wife put into these!
Might work great! Foam and clamps...but there's just so much detail everywhere on this beauty!
Glad you enjoy our videos, and sorry for this one, since it ended in a crash ;( Oh well, repairs seem to be appreciated.
Damn Brian, sorry that happened bro. Awesome repair though👍 looks as though it held up great! Im going to get me some of that foam to foam.
Thanks, but it does happen ;) Not a big deal. I would have been super bummed if it would have been DEAD as a result, but these foamies are just amazing!
Just rebuilding mine this week from a flap/reverse mixup. Love it!
That could definitely be a very bad mixup 😆 I'd imagine there's no recovering from that unless you were flying pretty high and most people don't engage flaps up that high. Glad there was something left to repair. 😁 ✌️
@@EJ-74 Correct you are. I was doing touch n goes back and forth. was up probably 75-100 ft or so. I realized what had happened at about 10 ft and reacted 2 secs after it hit 0 ft.🤦♂️😂. My switches for flaps and reverse are on opposite sides now.👍
@@FORDEVR Definitely a good idea to put them on opposite sides. 👍
You guys fly together????
@@BrianPhillipsRC No just a common interest like yourself. Alberta, Canada here. Just picked up a Night Radian today. Might have to do a snow flight. My driveway is a 3ft. drift right now.🤦♂️
Hey Brian... one drone pilot here....
Just found out that you can get about another 2 min flight if you turn all the lights off... better for day flights..!
(Maximising flight times)
Who said you can get 2 minutes of flight time by turning off the led's??? That seems a bit suspicious to me. The load of even a sophisticated LED circuit like this is nowhere near the load of the motor or servos on this plane.
Was this something you tried???
It's so good to be retired so I can watch a couple hours of Brian and the Crew every day and still have time to fly.
Awesome!!! Thanks Wayne!
such a great looking plane!!
It sure is!
I know how much you love that plane so sorry, but we all do it. Great video as always!!!
It's no biggie ;) I do love it, and she lived to see another day ;)
Great repair techniques. Thanks!
Thanks Spike! Hope you don't have to use them, but if you need them you can add this to your tool bag ;)
That sucks , Nice repair. I am ordering mine this week
Those lights are dope!👍
They are! Love that we can change the settings as we're flying!
good morning, love that thing!
Morning - Me too ;)
Round of applause for Camcrew. !! A dream of a Plane, the scale,the reverse & even the Color. Too big for my Suburbia uff & prob have to join a Club up in Broward and would mean long daily rides lol from Miami Dade Co. Now, what were you saying ? Sorry. This one I find mesmerizing..
LOL - very nice try David!!! Love the comment ;)
Brian, a cool way that I use instead of putting all those tooth picks is so fill the inner area with glue, just like you did, and on the edges I put a light layer of foam safe CA, then I tight the broken area with my hand and while pushing all together, I spray a rapid glue spray that make the CA to dry in 3 seconds like a stone.
It ensures that things will not move and then of course later the inner glue will get dry
If I could get in there with hot glue on a less beautiful plane, I would, but there were so many critical structural joints I was afraid I'd get very poor bond with hot glue, and end up with complete failure after about 2 flights.
Good news though, this plane is now no compressing when I hold UNDER the canopy and press down...it's all setup and strong, but slightly flexible still, which is what I wanted and why I wasted so much time using foam-2-foam, rather than CA. CA would have been a lot easier, and would have probably been fine, with some reinforcement...but you saw how huge the break was....I don't think I would have been able to get everything pushed together in time.
@@BrianPhillipsRC great job either way man! Love the content of your channel. It’s the best RC channel out there 👏🏻👏🏻
Bummer man on the crash!
I've found that blue painters tape works great for pulling sections together.tape thru the plastic loop and pulled down to the land gear may have helped pin it.
Take care my friend!
Thanks! The plane had some "memory" keeping the wound opened. I should have gotten some heavy books and stacked them on the top after we were done, but I'm just super impatient!
Great videos, its so hard not to want to buy any plane this guy flies. They all look like must haves.
Thanks Rob ;)
My new Draco just lost its plastic elevator horn it cracked and went in on landing, lost the props, struts on one side, dented some fuse foam,,,,,,, some of the plastic is very brittle and glue blocking smooth working elevator, check yours close, and the screws too, will be making some horns out of aluminum, ole fart Jimmy
yes
hook a bungge gord into the wing bolt holes and go onder the stand gradle and up to the other wing bolt hole OR PUT A HEAVY BATTERY ONTOP O THE CABIN
Sure!
gotta hand it to you brian, with the trees and wires you handle the field very well
Thanks!!!
Fly , crash , glue , ,,, repeat !
It's the way it is in our world ,
😎👍
100%
Oops zigged when you should have zagged. that's why they make glue.
LOL - Exactly!!!
Wow, I need one. Thank you.
yes - you do need a chicken coup - LOL ;) JK - you need the Draco!!!!
I was singing the song FLIRTING WITH DISASTER in the back of my mind and SMASH into the chicken coop. 😆 I can't say anything I would have crashed way before that 😂 Especially messing around in that tight area. Glad the damage wasn't to awfully bad.
The Draco is absolutely EPIC 🔥
Yeah, it was well deserved, but mostly, I couldn't get my visibility right, and I was honestly worried about where Megan was, so I was pretty distracted. I should have used better judgment, but I wanted to show just how crazy capable this plane was. It was, but I wasn't - LOL
Really sorry to see you damage that one - I did a similar thing with my Maule M7 which is way too big a plane for my small field but luckily the local hardware store was able to match the paint and once I had done some careful filling it was 99% back to normal. But that's the thing, living with the fact that its no longer the perfect plane it was and that just sucks...still, from the air it will look just fine..
It was frustrating, but well earned - LOL - and all is well now ;) Thanks!
No longer perfect planes tend to get flown harder, and more fun, I've found!
Very sharp looking plane! Needs the BP float mod!
Floats??!?! The Draco walks on water - LOL ;)
This would make an excellent fiberglass giant scale project! Wink, wink Horizon!
Hey, just checking in. Saw the storms you got in your area. Hope you, the family and the new house are all alright. Best regards, Henderson
We filmed before, in between, and after...watch HOPEFULLY tomorrow; then we heard 7+ people got killed in these storms we were filming in! Next day, we spend Sunday chainsawing up 15 tons of trees for a friend and their folks with their significant damage...but there was WAY worse just a few miles away - Totally Leveled whole areas! You could see the damage path jump from one side of the bypass (think full width interstate), and it was amazing. Very devastating, but still somewhat sparse. My folks house that was totaled in a Tornado about 15+ years ago was ALMOST hit again yesterday!!!! Hit less than 1/2 mile away AGAIN!!!
...oh yeah, we're fine. We only lost one wind sock. Found it this morning, and have it up, sorta fixed already.
@@BrianPhillipsRC I’ve got a 3 day upgrade at Gulfstream in Savannah W-F. If you were shaken up and need to get away, bring your tool bag and help me out. (I don’t know the total count, but there’s like a million GS650’s coming off the Assembly Line where I’ll be at. It’s like porn for guys that are into civilian jets) I’ll grab you a t-shirt.
Some weight (like a stack of books) on the top of the center wing/cabin top would have compressed that pillar into place and held it in compression until the glue fully cured. Using a weight on top would also have compressed the gap at the top of the windshield curve under the wing. You pushed on it with your hand several times and saw the gap close. A weight would have done the same thing without having to push on it forever while the glue cured. Also, a woodworking clamp across from side to side would have held the plastic wing root facing (where the plug is) in compression so the glue has a chance to set in proper position.
I wonder also why you don't opt to use foam-safe CA glue on those fine cracks? You could apply the CA, press it together and instantly create a bond without glue oozing out everywhere. I understand using foam-to-foam in those areas that need some gap-filling capability, but I would have used CA on the side fuselage crack for sure.
As always, thanks for sharing.
Steve
Yes, true, but those big long huge to small cracks are real hard to get glued with CA, since it's hard to get that long of a seam closed up in one "gluing". Also, the China Glue (like Mucilage / Foam to Foam) will closer match a factory glue joint, if you can get the gap to close up...and that's a big IF in my case. I didn't want to use the book method, but would have worked, if I didn't have 20 small details I was trying to preserve :( Oh well, still got her done ;)
I use a wide Velcro belt - (Brian you may have one for your Paramotor wing), and fasten it around areas like this sometimes with foam protecting blocks as well if needed🙂
Weghting rounded surfaces is a great use of old model magazines. The magazines curve to fit a mildly irregular surface and by stacking them you can put just enough pressure on things to hold them together and not crush the details. Just saying, and speaking from "experience" ;) Good work on the repair Bryan. Us armchair watchers will always have "suggestions". Usine toothpicks to pin things together is cool, hadn't thought of that before.
As the final step, I should tightly wrap the damaged part of the fuselage with a 2-inch wide bandage and additional grip wrap it with duct tape. Leave it that way until the glue is completely dry.
bummer about your Draco but good job fixing it! if you need a good paint match to touch up some spots, I heard the Americana True Red acrylic paint is an almost perfect match, I grabbed a bottle just in case I may need it as well 😉
Thanks for the tip! It can be such a pain to match paint!
My favorite rc made
It's a beauty. I was trying to show off just how capable this plane was, and ended up showing off how IN-capable I was - LOL ;)
Awesome surgery skills!
Thanks!
$100 bucks off now at HH or Tower, get one now.... Thanks Team Phillips RC
true....well WAS ;)
I wonder if they will come out with scrappy.
I want it with two RC electric bikes!!!
Just watched your video, I've been flying for 6 years and have done many repairs my self but I got a few good tips from you that I may use in the future, I do want to bring up a point after you apply glue I would have used either rubber bands or bungee cords or something to that effect to pull everything together and let dry that being said, I hope it may help you in the future. I just bought a draco yesterday and I love the plane I'm setting it up now.
Thanks, and that was suggested, and I HAVE used it in the past...this model just has so much STUFF going in all directions - LOL - I love it, and I hate it when I've repairing it ;) (Good trade off - LOL / Cry)
Glad we could help you with your future crash repairs!
P.S. It still amazes me how well this plane flies AFTER crashing into that chicken coop - which was so insanely idiotic of me...but it was fun for everyone ELSE to watch - LOL LOL LOL - and does prove somewhat a point, even after our RC planes are "destroyed" they can generally be fixed!!!!!
Dang you really Mike Pateyed that thing. Lol oops. Glad everyone is ok.
LOL - That was a cheap shot! Not sure I'm allowed to LOL ;)
I went with the Maule M7 ,Way better looking in my opinion. And it went together so easily it was incredible. Even the wings screwed on with no effect at all. Drayco is a cool plane but I'd rather see a Scrappy . Now that's cool 😎 looking.
I want to see an ULTRA SCALE AIRLINER ASAP from Horizon Hobby ;)
“Not crashed into a chicken coupe”😂😂😂 love it
LOL
hour late doller short. But I use small carbon fiber rods to do this kind of repair. You did very well and great idea for those that do not have access to a hobby shop close by.
Brian, would it be good to use that wrapping film for packages. It sticks to itself but not to what is wrapped. You can twist and stretch in crevices and curves.
Great 😁😁😁😉😉😉😉😉😉Hello Brian,flyng in the Iowa sky,
Thanks Master ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC 🔝🔝💪💪😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Love that plane not one I can start with though. Maby by the summer
Get the Eflite Turbo Timber Evolution. Master flying it without safe and you can advance your skills enough to have this model as your second plane.
Just get the Draco, it is easier to fly. I have the CZ C 150T and the Draco. They’re the easiest 2 planes I have to fly. Easier than than the TT EVO and carbon cub s2. CZ C 150T Is my favorite to fly.
True Shane. Easier choices out there, but this is a good one to aim for ;)
That was a great flying brain I really like it I’m sorry that you crashed that’s sad I mean the one thing is that I don’t you should fly it in your backyard cause It has more stuff there So That’s why it crashed so it’s better that you fly it that has a a lot of space and runway so it would not class. But Really good flying I liked that you did the Flips and stunts nice.
yep!
Draco!! I must break you! ... And then fix you!!! *You have to read that with a Rocky accent for full effect.*
LOL - I re-read it "Correctly" the second time...makes so much more sense!!!! LOL
Hey Brian how do you do you keep plane level when u turn rather than tipping plane with aeilerons and pulling up on elevator to makw turn...I wanna learn the flat turn....Maybe in video when u fly u could say what controls ur pushing on draco...U turn and it looks like u don't barely use aelierons...i was wondering how u do that
Use your rudder OPPOSITE the ailerons, and you'll achieve a flatter turn, but flyer be ware, you can get into a flat spin, and stall out, if you're too sharp.
Get some altitude and give it a shot - it's like opposite of coordinating your turns ;)
E BAY. there is a person that sells touch up paint for numerus rc aircraft. Draco being 1 of them. it is a prefect match too.
Brian, I used to fly for years and then I got out of it for 7 years. I now have my renewed interest in this hobby and dug out my good old balsa Eflite Extra as well as recently building a Horizon Hobby Eflite Leader 480 using some components I had in my surplus box. I am also using my good old Airtronics radio and receivers but would like to upgrade. I am stumped whether to go with the NX6 or the NX8 version. I am also considering this Draco but for the money I could get the new version of the Extra and the Timber, two planes instead of one. Any thoughts to help sway me one way or another. Also, I love where you live now on that property, can you tell us what state this is with the corn fields, etc. We travel a lot in our motorhome and I have my thoughts but would like to know, thanks for the vids and all your knowledge in this hobby.
You may not want to dig in with the Draco anyway. I'd seriously consider the NX8...or you'll be chasing technology with the NX6 - I guarantee you'll outgrow it quickly. Not that it's bad at all...it's GREAT, but the extra channels, and the Right Knob will be valuable to you, especially since you're coming BACK. You will be up to speed quicker than you can imagine, and flying better than me in almost no time.
Tx bit.ly/3f4JhZl - Get the NX8, but one without the Rx...unless you want to upgrade one of your old planes with that "included" option. Just keep in mind, this included Rx doesn't have AS3X/SAFE (if you want stabilization or auto-leveling)
gosh dog it---- I am perfectly fine with my aeroscout, turbo timber evo, and night timber but i cant help watching vids on the draco--- how is flying now after repairs- would you still recommend it? Any chance you have any recommendations for upgrading landing gear/tires ....not sure I like the weight of the Du-bro but would love some squish tires to absorb my rougher landings
by the way, ground effect is 1/2 the total wing length
I see, thanks!
After repairing foam planes like this I like to go to Home Depot and buy house paint Computer color matched to the color of the plane and then repaint areas. Go with the latex paint
I wish the audio could be turned off and on via a switch during flight...
You CAN, if you make the assignment, but 100% agreed. It can be distracting as heck!!!
As usual an always stellar and helpful video. Wondering if you have tried or considered the small, cheap portable steamers that have the flexible hoses and a multitude of tips as opposed to the brute force of hot to boiling water for some of those foam crash insults? Not my idea, but saw somewhere it mentioned by another RC pilot who swears by the technique.
I haven't, but have seen others use them. They look nice, but I wonder if they'd produce enough heat?
Unfortunately am a bad pilot i saw this buitiful piece in person wath a nice big nice looking Drako I crash so many times so I just get so frustrated and brake n pieces and toss all my rc planes to the trash am i don't like drones i love rc but never get to land the right way so am going to try different sports but i love to watch your videos keep them coming
If you get easier planes, maybe you can enjoy it more, and experience less crashes?
So glad you're enjoying the content Exequiel! Keep at it, and soon you'll have crashes a lot less frequently, and you'll find that over time, you really do enjoy flying even better!
Hey Brian, I have a hard time clipping in the wings and an even harder time unclipping the wings. I've not seen anything about this in any of your Draco videos. If you have this problem could you give me any tips or tricks to help me out. Thank you.
I only had this after I whacked the chicken coup - they've been great, but now the OTHER wing is a bit out of alignment, (the CF Win Joiners) and that's contributing to this issue.
@@BrianPhillipsRC thank you for the feedback. I Appreciate all your videos and insight. Keep up the good work.
Love the video's from unboxing to flying to repairs. Thanks! Question: With all of the planes you receive, do you ever sell any to make more room for more? If so, how/where can I find them? I'd be keen to buy a used: Draco, A-10, or Turbo Timber..... even the Crescendo or Night Radian..... Maybe your sponsors would enable you to raffle them off?
I love these planes. When I get excited about the planes, it's not for TH-cam ;)
So, when and if I clear out for room for more, I usually just build a bigger building - LOL - but seriously, we've sold off a couple here and there. Usually, just to local guys who help to support us (AKA, put up with our insane schedule due to the TH-cam channel, and still show up to fly once in a while - it's more of an issue than one might appreciate without having been around us much)
@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks for the quick response! My wife (OF 41 YEARS) and I watch these video's on our 75" TV (can you imagine you on a 75" TV?!! lol). Great teamwork with the "cameraman". She is very patient with your antics ;-) I was an RC Sailboat and Plane guy back in the day when radio's went from FM to PCM and planes were starting to go from Gas to Electric (20yrs ago...). I just re-entered this year with a Conscendo and a Spectrum Nx8 (for expansion capability to larger planes). Always loved gliders as I live on the CA Coast and the bluffs are great for that. BUT, I want to start dabbling in electric planes and the cost for new is a bit pricy.... I learned long ago that if you fly them, you need to know how to rebuild them ;-)... I will try ebay and Craigslist to find planes to practice on before buying new.... AGAIN, Thanks for the response and the great video's!
@BrianPhillips! I have a question.
Re: DRACO 2.0m Smart BNF Basic with AS3X and SAFE Select (EFL12550).
Would this equipment become novice-friendly by adding Landing Assistance Sensor (LAS) and SAFE-Plus (Virtual Fence, etc.)?
I don't believe you can add the LAS, and I don't suggest it for anyone. GPS fencing is not an option, and I too don't suggest it, even if it WERE an option.
I talked about this quite a bit in the Carbon Cub S2 (Gold and Silver one)...
Good thing there was no chickens with that prop there would be chicken nuggets all over that yard.😂🤪
LOL - Wonderful!
Rubber bands! Across the top and down to the LG till the glue cures. I'm a day late but had to put my two cents in. Good Vid!
Also noticed, I think the left wheel (?) was wobbling and leaning inward?
The wheels DO tend to ream out a bit, similar to the Timber, but this can be fixed with brass bushings, or even better, pneumatic tires, if you so wish ;)
As for the rubber band idea - thanks, and on normal, less detailed planes, that would be GREAT! Problem on the Draco, is it's just so dang detailed!!!! If you ran rubber bands down the side, you'd have to make sure to put some cardboard or foam under the bands to stop them from marking up you sides...there's a cool rib design up and down the length of the fuse ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC Bearings, put them on all my planes, hate the rattling sound they make even when not worn, and a smoother roll.
And I figured you would think of cushioning between the rubber and the fus. if you did it!
I'm having trouble with my wifi setup on my NX6 I got today... I registered it I thought I did after I got done registering it I powered off the transmitter and it still said please register your nx6.... Also when I set up my Wi-Fi it does not work the screen freezes on thumbs twiddling and I have to shut the transmitter off to do it again and it does the same stuff what could be wrong
This one might be a Spektrum call - sorry!
One thing to try - get online on your computer, and see if you're account shows the Tx...you can check it at spektrum.com (not HorizonHobby.com - I sometimes go there on accident)
Awesome repair tips Brian! Will a hair dryer/heat gun work in the foam? I use large rubber bands to help hold freshly glued parts. In your case it would've worked perfectly. Glad the tornadoes missed you guys especially your parents!
Hair dryers are usually not hot enough, but I've heard of guys using STEAM CLEANERS. I don't think we have on, but I bet you could use an IRON...with a steam feature the same way.
On UNPAINTED foam, the hot water trick works best...painted and it's more of a pain, and harder to get looking right, without almost certain re-paint job :(
As for the Tornadoes - yeah, we were fortunate to be out of the damage path, but here in the Midwest, you never really know!!!
@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks for your detailed response and i will take your advice on future repairs. My Draco is still clean at the moment, but my other fomies can use a nice hot bath treatment! Stay safe and keep those awesome videos coming!
Have you experimented on CG with your Draco? Particularly moving it aft?
I did because it's on sale.
YES - I wanted you guys to get one while it's cheaper ;)
I sure hope you and the family are safe from that tornado yesterday. I know it was in your neck of the woods.
I used live in WDM and was on their fire department / Clive.
-Patrick
You’re not gone believe this I bought one online had the exact damage 😂
Crashed into a chicken coop??!?!? LOL
Just Watch Out For Them Strong Crosswinds Takeoffs... 🤪🤣💨 PS Now When Is The New Horizon Scrappy Coming Out? 🤔😎
As soon as it comes out, it'll be a crazy house at HH!
I want the EBIKES TOO!!!!
@@BrianPhillipsRC Plus Front & Rear Wing Extensions + Solar Panels System!!!🤑😎
is it possible to do flaps, gear, safe and thrust reverse with a nx6
Just list out the features ;) Get the NX8 and save yourself the trouble - the nx6 is amazing, but you will need the 8 for some of the earlier plane switch thrust reverse. You CAN use the "7th" channel to operate the Reversing, I believe.
Anyone got any ideas for wing panels that won't plug in all the way? I just got mine and built it up to the point of trying to install the wings. They won't push into the fuselage enough to align the twist lock things. I've pushed as hard as I dare and it's not the because the carbon tube is too long. I can't even get one side on at first. Very frustrating.
I had this issue after my crash into our chicken coup...but what I did to fix it was to get ONE of the two in, then used some light leverage at the end of the wingtip to pry it into place. Not idea, but gotta do what you gotta do sometimes.
Just make sure you have your plugs inserted straight first.
@@BrianPhillipsRC Plugs? Do you mean the twist lock red plastic thingies? I can't get them in at all, much less straight. LOL I guess I need to get my wife to help me out and hold the fuselage because I'd need three hands with the wingtip and twist lock insert. But, fat lot of good that does me at the field by myself...
That was a nice crash!
Agreed ;) LOL!
It flew the coup - LOL!