E-flite - Valiant - 1.3m - Unbox, Build, Radio Setup, & Maiden Flights
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😳 “WOW” You did the Valiant THANK YOU I have the plane for three months now having flown until you’ve done your review on it. FANTASTIC. I’m still watching the video thanks Brian and camera crew.
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks William for LIVING on my channel ;)
Thanks Brian for all the input I’ve been flying it Valiant and I’ve been loving it, I love the flaps. Now I got to get by night timber up in the air.🙄
"What's the vector Victor?" Sorry I couldn't resist, but you started it. And gosh I love this bird, thanks for showing it, with your video I was able to get a really good look.
Shirley you can't be serious...
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it
I put a 45a ESC and an APC prop (same pitch as stock) on my Valiant and it is a ROCKET, I don't question for a minute that it's booking at 100mph.
That said when I did the motor mount started to pull out. I tugged it on out and put it back with epoxy and it's been solid since. I run maxed throws on my ailerons, rudder, elevator. It snaps forwards, backwards, flatspins, just does so much crazy aerobatic stuff.
Then you drop the flaps and throttle back and it just cruises around all chill-like. Such a versatile plane. I've never had a flight on it that didn't end with me smiling. One of a very few that if I ever crash it I'm pulling my phone out to order a new one on the spot.
That's the best type of plane...FAST, SLOW, CARZY, or CALM - it does it all!
Just got my valliant today.
Thanks to your video, i put it together in no time.
I did a modification i wanted to share with you. .
The landing gear from the carbon cub s 1.3 meter, will fit right on the valliant because the struts for the valliants floats are the same struts as the lg and float struts on carbon cub s.
So if you dont like them noisy wheel pants and rather have tundra tires, just grab some carbon cub s + lg off horizons parts list.
They go right on like they meant to be there. And look real nice too!
COOL! Honestly, I never gave it a second thought, since they look so dang good, but you are 100% right...they're noisy. I didn't even realize they were interchangeable.
@@BrianPhillipsRC they seem bouncy too when your landing on your diveway/sidewalk.
I havent flown mine yet to see how these do, but once i renew my ama and get gas to go up to my flying site, i will let you know how they do.
I have gotten this plane for 3 years and it is always my go-to. Very high performance, easy and fun to fly/maneuver. You can go extreme aerobatic or fly relaxing like a trainer on this plane. It is that great that I even thinking of getting a second one as a spare, in case HH stops the production.
Couldn't agree more! Great plane!!!
Brian you did a fantastic job on explaining the duel rates an expo I don’t think anybody could’ve done it that good.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Glad it helped! Gotta just try it to really understand what it does. It's one of those things you don't THINK you need when you're a new pilot, trying to keep things "Affordable" - LOL - then after 15 minutes, you realize you "need it" - LOL!!!
That plane cries for floats and skis ... :) One of my favorite . Love those black stripes under the wings .
She'll take them both ;)
The Valiant is the best kept secret in the E-Flite lineup, by far. It is fully aerobatic, largely due to the almost-symmetrical wing and minimal dihedral. The real fun thing for me is it looks like a trainer, but turns heads when it's maneuvering in the air. Plenty quick and oh-so-slow when the flaps are down. What more can you ask for? Nothing more fun than a sleeper that catches people by surprise. Kind of like the Tesla sedan that looks like grandma's car, but blows the doors off of almost anything out there. One con (in my opinion) is E-Flite's typical bottom-loading battery compartment. I really HATE having to turn the plane on its back to get the battery in place.
BTW - Regarding grass: I find the relatively small wheels and the wheel pants to be a hinderance to flying off of grass, at least in the Bermuda that is the norm here in Oklahoma.
Just wish I could handle mine - especially on landings - as well as you do. Really nice review. As always, thanks much for sharing.
Steve
Steve - Download the Valiant from the Knifedge "Swap Pages" and practice landings in various wind settings in RealFlight. Then in "real life" you can "grease" your landings for sure 👍😉
Nice! I too very much despise a bottom loading battery, BUT all is forgiven when you fly it!!!
Ro Me - Sure thing, the simulators help, but I prefer the real deal - takeoff and landing - 20-30 times per pack, and you'll have it down in a couple lipos.
That plane really flies great. Very good job.
Yes it does! Thanks!
Hi I'm brian from wv and i have ben flying since 1973 and i love your videos very helpful and yes as soon as the weather clears up I'm going to try expo
Thanks Brian! Glad to have you here with us Newbs ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC how is the cms Pitts I have never flown a biplane and I am going to try one
"Level 2 is somewhere between 1 & 3"....I never thought of it like that! LOL!! ;) Another great video you two!! Thanks for all of your hard work (labor of love) to bring us all of the great info, details and helpful input!! You guys are the best!!
I just think "level 2" means nothing...so I kinda make fun of it whenever I see it - LOL
I'm so glad you got this plane. This is my favorites overall. Such a wide envelope of flight. Try her on a 4s, you will enjoy it more.
So she'll handle 4S just fine?
@@BrianPhillipsRC will the other eflite Valiant v1 handle 4s?
I'm not sure what esc it has? Maybe a 18amp or 30a or 40a
@@BrianPhillipsRC I have both their V1 & V2. Both handles 4s just fine. I get about 8 mins with my Spektrum 4s 2200mah. I have videos of my flights on 4s. It can chase down the Flightline twin motor planes with a 4s battery. I can even keep with some of the EDF's at the field too. I think you will really enjoy on a 4s. I am glad you did a review of this plane.
Im glad you got this one ive got one sitting in the garage waiting to fly this spring .Perfect timeing Thank you.
Enjoy it - get it flying ASAP!
My husband has definitely beat it up lol!!! I have spent many hours helping him rebuild it! It is now like new.
Don’t know when you filmed this but I just put our tree up yesterday lol!! They are too pretty to put up!
Thanks Alesia! My wife was thinking about putting it away, but we just took all the cat toys off the tree and left it bare ;)
Fixing planes is a part of the hobby. Megan has helped me out with repairs a lot, but funny enough, it's one of the few areas where she doesn't get dragged in too often ;)
Perfect day to throw some skis on the Valiant. 😉
Snow is melting...work has me busy ;(
Thank you for helping out my husband on his viper!!! Love your videos!! Keep up the great content! I don’t know why I have not subscribed sooner lol!
Awesome! Thank you! Glad I could lend a hand!!! We're glad to keep you guys entertained :)
What a great flying plane I've got to get one this summer Nice flying Brian and thanks to Camera Crew we get a front row set to watch 🔥👍✌️
Thanks Erric!
Hey Brian, I put a power switch on my valiant. I also put my bind plug outside the plane before I put the wing on. Cut a small slit with an exacto knife, put the bind plug wire in the slit with the bind plug just outside the fuselage, then put the wing on. Love your flights and radio set up. Just ordered the new RV-7 release thru your channel.
Nice! Good idea with the bind plug! Thanks Bill! We're excited to do the RV-7!
Bout dang time Brian! This is my 3rd and favorite plane! I love it. So glad I got to see you shake it down. Great video! My fav goto dude for rc planes!!
Thanks Charles!
Really nice plane! So sad it has been discontinued (at least in Europe).
I enjoy the building process in your videos a lot, so informative and entertaining at the same time!
All the best from Germany!
If it's discontinued, it's for the upgrade to new Rx, so should be back soon.
In the mean time DRACO ;)
Mine are tough to screw in. Get the screw drivers 1 through 3. Big handles. You can easily crush the foam holding on the plane to tight. Especially the tail feathers
yeah, it's a tough thing to balance, holding tight enough to get the job done, but not destroying stuff!
just bought one of these. very excited. love your flying skills dude
I have 2 of these. One is stock and the other has larger bush wheels. The stock Valiant balances perfectly with a 1800 3S all the way back. Anything 2200 or larger will not balance and be nose heavy. Try a 1300 3S in the middle, and the plane is so light it is amazing. Still can get 4-5 minutes of aggressive flying.
I'll give it a try!
How did you know I have been waiting for this?? It's like you read my dreams... I have been flying most of my life so it's not obvious that I would want a classically styled trainer type box with wings, but the Valiant has a certain appeal that's hard to explain to newcomers. So far every time I'v though of a model you've gone and bought it lol
I just used my "dream machine" here, and it said to do the Valiant ;)
Great presentation! I worked for Motion RC for several years. I really enjoy watching your presentation videos! Well done, fun to watch. A+
Thanks Matt!
Wish they'd work with me ;) Seems like a great company, and I've done business with them before, but for whatever reason, they think their "house" review system is best, but it is not. Don't get me wrong, those guys make a great show, but they literally WORK for MotionRC, so 5-10% credibility max!
Too bad. Maybe they'll come around at some point.
@@BrianPhillipsRC Motion RC is run by two very wealthy families. They are just striving to be the best they can. Obviously, there are other companies. Who is working hard to achieve the same impact. My feeling is, it's wonderful to have different avenues to enjoy this sport. One might be a little "stuck up; per se. A modeler of my standards, I just really enjoy the opportunity. BYW, you have excellent skills. I'm sure Motion RC could use your expertise in the future. Keep it stupid simple (KISS) is what I'm saying. In 2014, I was invited to the RC Expo with Rich - RC Informer. We had a Blast! Also Micheal Herr and Pete. Pete was RC Informers camera person. We all did a lot to start building the RC community at that time. Super cool to hear from you. KIT. I'm just getting back into flying again. Cheers!
Great vids thanks, so lucky to have a wife who helps out,plus the runway in your yard big bonus.
Oh yeah!!! Thanks Ross!
I got the Valiant after you did this review and im glad I got it. I wonder how many Valiants Horizon has sold since they came out years ago..probably 1000's! I like it because its efficient on 3s and very light on its feet, its the perfect size and easy to fly...great for learning intermediate flying.
Awesome Aaron! Glad to hear!!!
looks like a super plane,another great job-Brian and Megan
Thanks!
Arguably the best flying, most versatile, capable planes on the market. 70mph level flight, but will also fly as slow you want to. Not another 3s plane like it out there. Must have!!!!
I was AMAZED how well she performed on a 3S!!!
I've had this plane for nearly 2 years, and other than trouble with finding motor shafts and vibrating wheels, i have tons of fun with mine. This plane with a dx6e is perfect for low slow passes and one wheel touch and goes. Also, with the size and weight of these planes, I like to fly in 5-15 mph sustained and upper levels make for excellent soaring with 5200 lipo. That's right it will easily fly a 5200 with a bit of mod to the battery box with super snug fit. Great for stol on those heavy crosswind days too..
How the heck do you fit it in the battery tray!??!?!
@@BrianPhillipsRC the tray is the same size as the t-28 trojan 1600mm. There is a bit of foam to push in or dent a little, but the lipo fits snug up to the front as it should
The valiant is a beauty. Personally one of my favorite beginner type plane is the BNF Aeroscout 1.1. The aeroscout was my first plane. I just got done assembling my first ARF the Eflite Pacer.
Nice! I bet she'll be a super good flier!
No they have them. I have a huge Sig Racall 80. Love it. Sig is still around as of 2021.
Love Rascalls! I want the 120" one ;)
I just finished building a UH1B huey helicopter conversion kit for my Blade 230S. It looks awesome in the air. Was enjoying your videos during the build. Nice tail dragged!
Thanks Keith! I bet it's cool!
@@BrianPhillipsRC oh it is. Had an old model huey gun ship laying around, took the m134A mini guns and rocket pods off it and am detailing them and mounting them to the RC huey. In the army I was lucky enough to get some rides on some old UH1 hueys that I was told by the crews had been to Vietnam and back. This was as the army was removing them from the inventory so I was lucky HQ was near one of the last operational huey units. I begged for a ride, was told ever Tuesday and Thursday evening. Guess what I did every Tuesday and Thursday evening? Riding in Hueys and taking pictures like a tourist in battle dress uniform. Had lots of fun. I had all my photons in a briefcase that I’d left in my car, someone broke into my car and stole the briefcase. All of my military memories were stolen from me. I hate thieves
Brian,
I just returned to the hobby after almost 15 years so I've been working (painfully) up the 2.4 GHz learning curve. Fond farewell ch18 Airtronics gear. I wish I had discovered your channel when I first rebooted because you and camera crew do the best job I've seen putting together model reviews that are just as educational as they are entertaining. So well produce! You've also tapped into the old wisdom that the golden hours of dawn and dusk provide the best light for photographing model airplanes like it does almost everything else. Two requests: 1) I made some mistakes in selecting the Spectrum receivers I initially bought to replace my Airtronics gear, eg., ordering several 636Bs before understanding how tedious the programming could be. Several of your reviews videos have helped educate me along with the Spektrum website, but it would be nice to have a video that focuses on receiver selection, forward programming, etc. And 2) Even as an old timer (the donkey's we rode to school were replaced by school buses by 6th grade), I like the Horizon flying coffee cups. I really lie the Valiant as a great vehicle to do a hobby reboot with. But since I believe you live close to SigMfg, how about a field trip for you and camera crew over to Montezuma. Maybe they would give you their somewhat new T-Clips ARF similar to the one I have in a box in the garage waiting for a build this fall. Anyway you guys are great for the hobby. I recommend you often at my club field. Keep it up!
Joe Gist
Thanks Joe, and welcome! So much to learn, and everyone in the hobby assumes we've all been in it from the beginning, but so many haven't!!! That has given birth to this very strange and amazing opportunity that you're watching, our TH-cam channel!
So glad we got connected here, and I like you're ideas. We have so many videos, you might spend a few lifetimes watching them all, so if you want forward programming, we have much of it, but you'll have to take note of the planes that at PNP vs BNF...we just did the Ultra Stick the other day - great example of VERY detailed Radio Setup. Also, we did a flapperon equipped EDF Jet, the XFly T-A7 just the other day also... just to name a few. We have tons more coming.
Here's the caveat to my Radio Setup. If you want stabilization (AS3X) or SAFE (auto leveling) which we showcase almost exclusively, you will want to get these receivers for now...
With AS3X/SAFE...
AR631 bit.ly/3pYNC3c (there's also one without an antenna for like $5 less - I'll get the antenna - LOL)
AR637T bit.ly/3pW3u86
AR8360T bit.ly/3dKg4n6
Here's a few examples of receivers with telemetry, but no AS3X and SAFE...
AR6610T bit.ly/33SYkA0
AR620 bit.ly/2QUlyCd
If you want to learn how to setup these little guys, they are so easy, just follow along on a couple planes, and you'll be an expert, I promise!
Stay tuned Joe - more to come!!! Thanks for being here with us!
@@BrianPhillipsRC
Thanks Brian. I just spent a week of wasted time trying to program SAFE and A3X into one of the AR636s I still have (I was able to send 3 back). Very frustrating. kept getting so close with both the mobile app and the computer link but there was always something not quite right. Watched all Spectrum and Air Marshal's videos but ultimately I was humbled and threw in the towel. It hurt because I'm a retired PhD nuclear engineer who used to design Navy submarine and aircraft carrier power plants. But It beat me. Good news is I just ordered 4 AR 631s via your link. look forward to trying again with forward programing on my NX8. I do see you have lots of videos that go over AR631 progaraming, Keep up the good work.
Joe Gist
Just want to say how good i felt when you said it would be pretty incredible if you were flying in expert mode with the eachine war birds! :) I bought the p51d about 5 months ago and have been practicing in the local park and am indeed now flying relatively comfortably in expert mode. This was my first real attempt at flying and am loving it. I should add that I'm learning a lot from your channel Brian and you were one of a few that I took belief from that I could do this, so a big thank you!
I'm honored to have been a part in your adapting this hobby into your life. It's not easy, no matter what fool tells you any different ;) If you've advanced to "Expert" on the any of the 400mm Eachine Warbirds, you are doing GREAT! What's next for you Leo??? The Sky's the Limit - pun intended!
Seriously glad to hear you've stuck with it, and now you're on the precipice of the rest of your RC carer...the first part is the hardest, and most frustrating part, so now you just need to win the lottery so you can afford a good percentage of the planes you want to buy ;)
Thanks for being with us here Leo, and good luck in your continued addiction!
@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks so much. I have both the volantex trainstar epoch and the pterasaur which I'm yet to fly at my local club but am already thinking about my next. I really really like the Horizon Hobby 1.2m P51d and the new 1.1m t28... it will probably be one of them. And you are right, it really is an addiction! In fact i'm completely obsessed. :)
Thanks Brian for doing the review on the Valiant, it sounds like you like that plane. And I heard more positive than I did negative it’s time for me to get mine up in the air. I just got to get a 4000 mA battery 3s. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
That's going to be VERY tough to fit in there, FYI...it's got a battery bay kinda like the Carbon Cub S+
Got this plane last summer, great flying plane. I started with the apprentice s and got this as a second plane. I feel like this would have been a better plane to start with, east to fly but then has plenty of speed when you go full throttle!
I love both! Flaps on the Apprentice makes it a lot easier to land in tight placed, FYI ;)
One of my all time favorites! Just fun to stick bang it, or kite it.
Its a fun plane and batteries last a long time.
Finally decided to try your expo / rates setup. Found out that on my DX6e the F switch is a 2 position. So using G.
Awesome! Glad you're trying it out. I bet you're kicking yourself now that you've tried, for waiting so long ;)
I picked the Valiant up in 2019 and you told me to hang on because you'd be releasing the video soon. It's still in the box...lol. I actually forgot I even had it. I guess it's time to bring it to life. I have heard that the motor pod detaches in flight in a certain batch of these planes. Apparently they weren't glued correctly? I don't remember the exact issue but it's worth a check during the build. My math teacher hammered "between every two points, there is a point" into my head in school. She must have said that to me every day because (besides making me write times tables every night) that's all I remember from her class. Are you filling in the bowl? Great flight and set up, y'all. Thanks!
No, you'll have to wait and see...just like us ;)
Another plane to add to my collection thanks as always keep up the good work.
Awesome! This is a keeper, for sure!
FYI I used your amazon link just now to order this.
Thanks so much for your support!!!
All my non-UMX planes with Spektrum receivers are programmed with SAFE Select, AS3X, and No Gyro on the C switch prior to the maiden. It's much easier now with the series of Forward Programming receivers. I use SAFE Select as my Panic Recovery mode, Re-Orient mode, and sometimes Launch mode. This way, I always know where the switch is located.
After watching your video, I've set my Valiant up for 32003S packs at the same control surface positions, but with less deflection. Time to see how that does. The 4000 packs are a bit too heavy for my liking. Besides, I don't have too many of them. The the 3200s are only 2 ounces more than the 2200s, not 4 like the 4000s. Also, this plane has zero issues on grass.
Just watch that tail wheel. It only clips in and breaks off very easily. Mine snapped off during transport to the field and had to be Foam-Tac'd. Haven't had an issue since.
BUMMER! I hate when planes break on the way out!!!
Awesome plane thought!
Great video. One of my favorite flying planes. Makes a great float plane also.
I keep hearing how well it does floats! I will have to try it, but for what it's worth, we want a pond on this property, so if we can get one here, that would be SOOO cool!
Nice flying ! I got a simulator a few days ago after seeing your video on it . Wish I wouldn't of waited so long .
Hope you enjoy it! It will help you so much, but no substitute for REALLY flying ;)
Laughed pretty hard when you turned on the transmitter and it was showing the new T-28. Quickly pulled it away and cut back to mustang. 😀
This was filmed before we were allowed to show that video, so we had to be careful ;)
MY 1st real plane that reignited my flying passion! With take off flaps, 3s 2200, off the ground in 2 seconds! HAD to use bigger tires & remove my pants for grass. It's got me ready to remove safe! (IF I crash it next flight,) I would buy another one in a heartbeat!
Sure!
Dont screw in the tail feathers, glue them to the fuse.
Okay
The only thing I didn’t like about it the wheel pants would get stuck when taking off in the grass so changed the wheels out to the big bush wheels and no more nose plants and now I don’t get caught with my pants down haha
I hate it when that happens ;) Some wear it as a badge of "honor" - LOL
This was my 2nd plane. It's amazing. Easily my favorite high wing, followed by the EC1500 and the F15.
Very nice!
This is so awesome i watch it again. 👌😉 Wow what a control its on this plane. You had a kick ass flight.
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it. This plane is very good, and with all the horrific weather, we have only been able to fly once!
@@BrianPhillipsRC i see it will soon be in the air again. 😁
One more comment but off topic... what do you think of RamyRC’s G650? So freaking beautiful.
I think that Ramy is amazingly skilled, and his planes are absolutely beautiful! I also think they would be hugely impractical to enjoy. The harder it is to fly, the less you will fly the plane. I bet he's got 10-15 flights on any of his plane that he spend MONTHS of meticulous HARD work on...so from that standpoint, he is crazy, but from the fact that he's working with his wife, and doing what he loves, and making a good living - he's brilliant!
Good for Ramy. ALL of his planes are AMAZING!
My first thought for the wires coming out of the wing was the longest should be the flaps, no. That was wrong. They used extensions on the ailerons, so those suddenly became the longest.
I've made that assumption before too, as it seems perfectly reasonable, but then been burned ;(
I am still scared to put mine in the air. I think I am waiting for calm winds so I can mess with my Sport Cub S 2 some more first.
Thanks for this flight and build.
No problem!!!
You Got The BEST Build Videos!!! Do Dynam Sbach 342 RTF Build Video!
Thanks! Dynam planes are such a pain to build, but they can turn out pretty nice. We'll put it on our tentative list.
Great video Brian. I am in the process of rebuilding one that was given to me. I purchased a 45A Avian esc for it. Speaking of trying a plane out, I'm still waiting to see you fly the Aeroscout S. Keep up the great videos!!
I want to do it, but waiting for one to come & we'll keep them coming ;)
Spektrum needs to pay you to do training vids. I have told them. Theirs suck. Even the Valiant has junk directions. Ya think the screw bags could have a letter on them? The bind wire underneath. Do I move it? No one says. You do. That’s it.
Thanks for all the help.
I'm honored you're coming here to learn what you need to learn. Thanks Terry!
Wow...Ive been waiting!!!!!!
It is here ;)
I always push the battery as far rearward as it can go. Any 3S battery. CG has never been a "too tail heavy" issue.
Okay. This plane seems very happy with whatever you can squeeze into the battery try ;)
Oh the joys of articulating 4 planes in the back of my jeep wrangler! Ive got it down to an art stacking them perfectly around each other so nothing is getting bent or torn up. I just need to pull the trigger and get this plane..I have too many planes already why not get more rite!
You can never have too many planes ;)
This was actually my second plane: I started with flite test foam boards that I crashed a few dozen times, then in bought the Valiant. Great plane! Although my receiver died on it this past weekend. 😠 When I get it back in the air, I'd like to try your flap mod.
That's a BUMMER! What happened?
@@BrianPhillipsRC Not sure: I flew 2 batteries through it, landed it, and only got the beeps from the ESC when I put a fresh battery in it. I tested all the servos, and swapped out the receiver and everything else checks out OK. So I guess my receiver fried? I'm just happy it happened on the ground! On the plus side, I guess the AR637T will be fun to play around with.
Hi Brian, Can you briefly put on here the rates and expo that you use for the Valiant, as in the video your camera girl used doesn`t get quite close enough to read the transmitter also how far does the elevator go up and down, as on my valiant it goes down ok but only a little up. I got my sound sorted by a Spektrum agent in England called Logic RC Ltd they are very good. Eddie.
1) If you're in SAFE, the control surfaces will move LESS far. This is normal. When you're OUT of SAFE (AS3X Stabilization Only) You'll notice they move more.
2) As for Dual Rates and Expo... I use the same generic settings on virtually every plane, then make adjustments, but I can't remember every setting on every plane...as we're up to probably 200+ aircraft right now. If you run in Slow Motion sometimes it's easy to see what we're doing, or even HEAR what I'm saying, as it does go quick.
On my real Cessna 150 it has 40 degrees of flaps and that makes a big difference. Nice strong landing gear.
Sweet! I've heard you can land a Cessna 150 at something like 55-65 mph...is this true?
@@BrianPhillipsRC On my plane it is right at 60 mph. One reason why I bought it if an off airport landing I want to be as slow as possible. But cruses at 120 not bad.
Best on 4s and on floats. I love that plane.
Cool! We need a pond!!!
Your channel is the best! Maybe during the 2nd thoughts video you could demonstrate how to buddy box, and have a new pilot (your camera crew) take this one up!
I don't even know how to buddy box - maybe I should figure out ;)
Hey Brian, how easy or not would it be to drop those wheel pants and mount larger STOL style wheels? Personally I think it would look cooler and also allow for grass take offs and landings. Also, would add the additional weight that you felt might benefit this bird. Wadaya think?
Easy! Just don't go too big or too small, and you'll be golden!
So……. for a second plane (started on the Aeroscout): Arrows Bigfoot or HH Valiant? If it makes much of a difference, I do NOT have a paved runway at 90% of the places I fly.
Hummmmm - from an unpaved strip - Big Foot might be a better fit.
Have you considered the Timber Evo 1.5m ??? Sorry to muddy the waters, but it is a major "go to" for many, and I can say, as much as the Valiant and Big Foot are amazing choices, the Timber Evo 1.5m is simply amazing...and a great value...JUST A THOUGHT...but to answer you actual question...Big Foot would be better suited if those are you two choices.
Arrows Bigfoot bit.ly/3oyKrlz + AR620 bit.ly/3z7WDO0
Timber bit.ly/3OjD6jf (
Yes i don't know why they did the door like that it drove me crazy 🤪 too.. I've put a peice of aileron tape as hinge 👍
Order of Planes I bought
Eflite Sport cub S
XK edge A-430
Eflite aeroscout S 1.1m
Eflite Carbon Cub S 1.2
Eflite Delta ray one
Eflite Valiant 1.3m Safe
Arrows P51 mustang 1.2
Arrows Marlin JET
You can fly anything you want now ;) Good place to be, isn't it???
Thank you for reviewing this plane I was waiting for a good review to come out to see if it was a good plane to buy, I got the plane but Instead of getting the NX6 I get the dx6e. Great reviews.
Hope you enjoy it! This plane is excellent. If you're on the fence, the only reason you should be, is that the T-28 1.1m is also so good ;)
I read where some of the Valiants the motor mount wasn't glued in right from the factory and the motor fell out in flight. I have a new one but the mount seems to be tight.
I heard someone complaining that it can rip off....I guess I'll hang it from the prop before I fly it again ;)
Great plane. Love mine
So glad you are Terry!
P.S. We hit 100K early this morning ;) Thanks for being a part of our success here on TH-cam!
1:32:59 I just looked up what battery Horizon recommends - 1300-3000mAh 3S LiPo flight battery. I went middle ground and got the 2200.
True - GOOD call ;)
it is 6 days later. Got the plane and put it together last night. It was simple to put together, BUT without a servo tester finding the right wires for ailerons and flaps was difficult. It would be nice if they were pre-labeled. 2nd difficult part was getting the tail section fully tight. My club president noticed I didn't get the screws tight enough and the tail was floppy. He suggested I take it off and run the screws into the holes without the tail on first. That worked. Also, brand new battery connectors are very tight and need some effort to fully seat. Other than those few issues. I am happy I now have a plane that has a hard time fitting into my pickup :D
This plane costs 200$ here in my city right now. I must buy it 😁
Ok
How do you measure control surface movement in mm? Is there a tool to do this with? Back into RC after many years absent. Starting with the Valiant 1.3. Thanks
I don't, but if you want to do it, there are tools for it...
Here's two examples...
Amazon - amzn.to/3wAGChb
Horizon Hobby - bit.ly/3q8nPY9
Took this one for a flight yesterday, I love the profile of the landing gear
Me too!
Love the videos. Your a great pilot and got a great camera wife. Ever hit the telephone wires? Keep the videos coming!
Thanks! We appreciate you being here with us. I HAVE hit the power lines on a couple occasions. The power lines won - LOL ;)
I flew the Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m into them, kinda got blown UP into them on a final, and just kept flying for about 5 more minutes before an uneventful landing. I also flew into the lines with a Cessna Citation Longitude UMX, and it was a bit more devastating, but I had it fixed that evening...I had been shooting takeoffs and landings, over and over again, and I misjudged the height, and SMACK, right into the power lone ;(... BUT all is well! She's flying again!
Man I hate those stock Spektrum servos. They sound terrible. I always replace them with high quality silent servos that pull huge amounts of torque.
If you do, CAUTION that you have enough power from the BEC!!! Some of those more powerful servos will chew through the power with the AS3X "dance"...might look at an external BEC or SBEC.
@@BrianPhillipsRC One thing Horizon really does well is ESCs for their BnF and PnP models. Never had a single issue with BEC brown outs.
I can't thank you enough for making this video! I'm a beginner in this hobby and really have no help trying to figure out all this stuff.
I saved this to my library for when I finally put this baby together ❤ I have the dx8e and dx6i radios. I won't use the 6 on this plane.
Also could you explain what ballooning is & a few other terms you used during flight.
upon initiating flaps you typically get a "ballooning" or floating upwards effect which is why you would mix some down elevator in, also why you want a slight delay on flaps.
Glad I could help! Ballooning is when the flaps come down, the plane acts as though you had pulled back on the elevator, and the plane climbs (like a balloon). This is compensated by using an FLAP to ELEVATOR correction in "Flap Mode".
Keep the questions coming. I'll try to help you out how I can Rick!
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Brian I’m getting one soon. What do you think about putting Flyzone Carbon Cub S2 tier set on it, get a set of floats. O a Timber spring set just for extra strength on gear. A Valiant Bush👍🏻✌🏻🖖🏻 Love your aircraft videos 👍🏻
Thanks!
I wish they had given it a clear canopy. Sky manners possibly make up for toy-like appearance.
Would be cool, but heavy
@@BrianPhillipsRC Seems to be pretty decent power to weight even on 12.5V, which is the big seller for me personally.
Brian, not too long after getting my Valiant, I decided to remove the wheel spats (basically because I don't particularly like them). The factory supplied wheels are approx 6cm in diameter and I'm finding it almost impossible to take off on the grass strip at my club. I know there is a lot of choice out there, but wondered if you suggest some bigger, chunkier ones that I could fit to the plane to improve my chances on take off? Thank you.
Make sure they're light...pnematic tires will be heavy, but there's some sponge filled "ultra-light" dubro's in smaller sizes... I used them on the V2 Viper 70mm...
And I put a 12/4 prop on it and it is stupid fast and changed the motor to a power 25 1250 kv bye eflite and you can almost fly it 3D it is so cool have had it for 2years now and fly it almost every day
Nice!
Just a Heads up Brian that model has a tendency too loose its motor mount and engine torque can pull it clear off... eflite should have placed and addendum on it in their manuals.
I did that to my 1.5m Timber the DAY I "sold" it to Esteban ;) Let's just say it lost some value - LOL!!!!
@@BrianPhillipsRC Can happen to anyone
Brian, would you go with this, a turbo timber evolution, a consendo evolution for a brand new pilot, or is there another plane you’d advise?
This or the Concendo would be great choices, but the Conscendo Evo with a 3S pack would get you an "easier" point of entry....I THINK.
Both are great planes. Both come with SAFE SELECT. I love either choice. Pick whichever one looks better to you.
Make sure if you go with the Conscendo Evo, you GET A 3S and 4S pack. You don't want to push it, and on 3S the Conscendo Evo is still going to seem REALLY FAST when you're at the sticks...TRUST ME!
Conscendo Evo bit.ly/3bVtYkM
Valiant bit.ly/3rUTtsn
@@BrianPhillipsRC i appreciate your take on it. I’m honestly torn on which one, might end up with both
Ar 636 has safe if it's a or b or 636.they all have it some of them are just turned off.i just got hanger 9 10cc valiant actually I'm waiting on it
Sure ;) Thanks. The Old Firmware was AS3X only...but Spektrum updated the Firmware a while back.
The new Rx'es have forward programming, and it is SWEET!
some of the best landing gear on this bird
They are nice and strong!
I really digg how you do your videos you show flight footage before building kool
Thanks! That was a long time gripe of many of our subscribers and viewers, but I bucked for a long time siting that "why would anyone watch the unbox and build" - well, I was technically right - LOL - but the audience won on that one ;)
What made you enjoy flying ✈ RC so much Bri? Would love some back story into why/when you started to appreciate flying..
I think a lot of your subs would be interested in a Vlog of back history 😊 cheers from Pete in 🇬🇧
PS. I have the Valiant and one of my favourite flyers with the aeroscout.
I bought the arrows p51 @the end of the summer and have not flown it yet, it's got no stabilisation and I've not flown anything without a top wing setup.. Not sure about Maiden.
Are you flying the new version of the Valiant I know horizon have brought out upgraded versions of all there best planes with telemetry? Will the old version take 4s
I don't think this is the "upgraded" version, as it's got the AR636A receiver installed in it.
Brian awesome flight and commentary! I do have one question: How do you find a wife who is into RC like yours? Would love to see a video about that!
LOL - Megan's NOT into RC stuff...she's just super supportive of my interests. If she was into the hobby like me, we would be completely broke - so it's not ALL bad ;)
How to find someone into RC - that's a tough call!!!
If you put a couple drops of Lucas assembly lube on the wheels it will make wheel noise non existent I use that on all my plane wheels . You can thank me later 😬
Then maybe you will record a review of Multiplex Funcub?
If they send it, I would be happy to review it ;) I also want to fly some Multiplex Sail Planes!
Are your batteries giving you any trouble in the cold weather? Just got a Conscendo Evolution and with a full charge I'm getting a low voltage warning at full power after a very short period. Same with my TT umx. Keeping them in a warm pocket helps, but not completely. Great videos!
Cold weather WILL do that....especially when it's REAL cold.
One thing I can say with certitude...the SMART packs have been AMAZING in the cold!!!
I often get the low volt warning on my DX6e with stupid batteries when full throttle on the Conscendo Ev. As the flight time increases, get it at lower throttle too. So annoying. I wonder if using smart batteries I’d just get the warning when it’s truly low.
Also, the Valiant is a great plane. I’ll have to try it with one of my 4s packs
@@LaFatavideo I watch the voltage on telemetry and it is still high enough. I need to figure out how to lower the warning limit to something lower.
Hi from England, new sub here. Enjoying your videos, keep up the good work!
Thanks R B & Welcome!
Brian I have one more question you said you look into it if you could fly that plane on 4 S ? By any chance did you ever find out? Please let me know before I toast my plane.
I have not found any evidence from Horizon Hobby that suggest 4S are to be used...but I kinda just assume the 3S is "enough" and you could probably get away with it.
Sorry but when I look into stuff, sometimes I don't find much to report back :(
Great video, I usually get 11 minutes out of a Turnigy 2300 mah. pack.
That's nice!
Hi brian...thanks for the great video's always...what ever happenned to the real airplane you got about a year ago...
It's in storage. We need to get FAA to look it over, and it's going to need ADS-b, which further confirms, no such thing as a "Free plane" or free dog...I guess I technically bought the plane...it was very cheap ;)
We are considering building an out building, if we do, it might end up out there. We basically need to get an FAA approved mechanic to check it out, and then we would need to apply for authorization to fly it, and also I'd need to get a pilot license too - just those things - LOL :)
It's not going to legally fly for some time, if ever.
If you know an FAA mechanic that likes to work for free (LOL) please let him know about me :)
Can you take the wheel pants off and add bigger wheels?
Yes, and be careful asking that in front of my Camera Crew - I could get in BIG trouble - LOL!!!!
@@BrianPhillipsRC I was talking landing gear, I swear!
Why not use the preset BNF templet to set up this plane? :}
Nothing to teach, nothing to learn. If you want to do it that way, by all means, go for it.
Cool very nice plane this. 👌😁
It sure is!