Flite Test: RC Planes for Beginners: Launching & Landing - Beginner Series - Ep. 4

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  • @Forcemaster2000
    @Forcemaster2000 10 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    You guys at Flite Test are some of the best things about this hobby! Great job with these beginner videos, keep up the great work!

    • @FliteTest
      @FliteTest  10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thanks Chris!

    • @watchingin3d549
      @watchingin3d549 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yea with out doubt best guys in the business. shame about the store prices and shipping prices though!

    • @ev1lpenguins319
      @ev1lpenguins319 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Forcemaster2000 jj

    • @theflashturtle29
      @theflashturtle29 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      FindmeKicksUK they gotta keep the doors open some how.

    • @MrShiffles
      @MrShiffles 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FliteTest ppeople pppppppppppppppppppp

  • @mahrik7653
    @mahrik7653 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Been flying for a year. Yes I'm still an ultra newbie. Your vids are soooo useful to all of us just beginning, and us that have been crashing for a while ;)

  • @aniketsingh5516
    @aniketsingh5516 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    "Nose heavy plane flies poorly and tail heavy plane flies once"
    -RcLifeOn

  • @sonykroket
    @sonykroket 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have this exact plane, it flies so easy and wonderful. Horizon Hobbies and E-flite are one of the best RC companies and publishers ever. Awesome part-support, service and products, most of my planes and heli's are from them. The P51-D, the Blade mCPx, the Supercub LP etc.....all great products.
    Never stop, brothers.

  • @Peter-898
    @Peter-898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love these videos, even 6 years later!

  • @kiplingslastcat
    @kiplingslastcat 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is actually one of the most useful videos I've seen for beginners learning how to fly. A great series as a whole...

  • @cockneygeezer3528
    @cockneygeezer3528 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thanks guys that was great, I've always wonted to fly model aircraft since I was a kid, now im 74 years old so im going to give it a go, with your help, thanks again

  • @jamesd7007
    @jamesd7007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You guys make these you tube clips worth watching great instructions and explaining on all the importance of begainning a flight thats great guys keep up with the great work and I really enjoy watching your tutorials

  • @WhiteEagleMichigan
    @WhiteEagleMichigan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was the BEST video for getting me into the air safely and making multiple take offs and landing. No crashes, no issues, just fun! THANK YOU GUYS!

  • @garyslentzii2796
    @garyslentzii2796 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    These are the best training videos ever made, l gave away all my gas planes 20+ years ago when l moved but want to get back into the Hobby without all the mess and expense. This is a new beginning for me and you guys are funny as ever, great group of people to be around.

  • @dthomas2301
    @dthomas2301 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A fantastic, informative and fun introduction to RC flying. I'm really looking forward to watching the others in this series.

  • @kentwolbeck8123
    @kentwolbeck8123 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    So two days ago I bought an RC helicopter from a local radio shack out of an impulse buy while messing with it I was watching videos on others which led me to your guys's channel and I wanted to let you all know that your videos are awesome! Really have me interested in R/C flying hobby and I am really looking forward to advancing. I really want to do FPV flying! Anyway I just wanted to let you all know how much of an awesome job you all do and you just made a huge fan with in two days out of an impulse buyer, haha and hopefully soon an FPV flyer like yourselves. Again thank you all for your videos, keep it up!

  • @rdegulielmo
    @rdegulielmo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This has been such a valuable series to me! Very well done and great topics. This video helped me tremendously, as I had been having all kinds of problems learning to fly. Your practice exercises were exactly what I needed, I've gone through 4 1C batteries just doing the take off and landing practice. I'm now up to making some turns and not smashing my plane into a million pieces! Really happy with my incremental progress! Thanks guys!!

  • @maxxrocket
    @maxxrocket 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the Beginner Series. Finally, someone is showing us from the beginning. I don't mind the sunglasses. It's not demeaning but necessary for good eye health.

  • @noahseth4419
    @noahseth4419 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LABELING!!! My last super cub blew away this past spring, and I'm pretty sure I would still have it had I labelled it. So simple, yet so crucial... Thanks guys!

  • @StefsEngineering
    @StefsEngineering 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice beginner series! I'm not a beginner any more but do enjoy these vids. I also like how Josh holds his thumb on the throttle as a safety meassure. I do that as well, all the time when a battery is connected but I do not want to fly. That is a really good habit to have.

  • @sampleexamplemusic
    @sampleexamplemusic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    hey guys this series is amazing! keep em coming! :)

  • @FlyLeah
    @FlyLeah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I flew my first EDF in windy weather and miracoulously managed to not crash, i learnt alot from watching you guys :)

  • @exp.0915
    @exp.0915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would it be a good idea to put a air tag inside your plane to find it when you loose it?

  • @Tickleme3090
    @Tickleme3090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent CG explanation!! The planes pivot point, thank you!
    Love the video of the sticks!!

  • @noahseth4419
    @noahseth4419 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Also, I really appreciate the video series for helping me get back in the air!

  • @abstracz1027
    @abstracz1027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just got a couple minutes of flying in today and I was scared to launch by hand it was surprisingly easy. thank you for getting me into the hobby I plan to make a 2 channel Catalina and someday hope to come down to flite fest atleast once.
    ~mike

  • @patrickcooper2760
    @patrickcooper2760 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks guys. i am new to rc flying and your videos have helped me alot

  • @Bobmox13
    @Bobmox13 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great series. Please place mentioned links "below", below.
    Still looking for the glide slope one!!!
    Really enjoy your vids. Keep up the great work!

  • @idontknowanymore690
    @idontknowanymore690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This helped ALOT with my C17 especially when landing I had trouble few rounds but did it the third! It’s just on hard surfaces the wheels get damaged but it works perfectly 10/10 (note:I fixed the wheels to a type that won’t get damaged on landing)

  • @letsbuilda4ort
    @letsbuilda4ort 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    furthermore, you are a real dude and a good teacher and pilot....impressive.

  • @whome7004
    @whome7004 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    U Speak on my level I UNDERSTAND if I can learn from your video's U have accomplished something every teacher I ever have had lost sleep over or should have
    Thanks Charlie

  • @TheGamer1717
    @TheGamer1717 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    YEAH! 100k Congrats guys, you deserve it!

  • @xaviermercado2079
    @xaviermercado2079 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. All the information you provided was information I needed
    to know. This is my first year of RC 😅

  • @kyleswift9422
    @kyleswift9422 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks guys I really appreciate the videos. I've flown helis but you really have great starter tips to cross over

  • @tavi3938
    @tavi3938 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    These videos are extremely helpful. I dont have my own plane yet but ill be getting one soon. I have learned alot from these videos.

    • @luongmaihunggia
      @luongmaihunggia 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oskar Lund do you have your plane yet?

    • @tavi3938
      @tavi3938 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      redstone craft guy yeah. I've got a few actually. Problem is all of them are belly landers so when I put gears on my spitfire it turned out that I am terrible at landing.

    • @brettcoyle2399
      @brettcoyle2399 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm gonna get the carbon cub S I think in a month when I get taxes sooo I'm researching planes and info till then

  • @BOKI797
    @BOKI797 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Josh & Josh ; Really good Video on Take Offs & Landings ! Thanks for the Video

  • @dragonstudios5616
    @dragonstudios5616 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys inspired me even in corona time I got myself horizon hobbies rtf S+ carbon cub and I’m really happy

  • @Willybrordus
    @Willybrordus 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a lot for ALL your videos!
    And thanks again, they are extremely helpfull to me as a beginner rc airplane pilot.
    Keep up the good works, as the saying goes!
    Greetings from Antwerp, Belgium

  • @philg6757
    @philg6757 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice boys. I have Josh`s namesake ready to roll once the wind die`s down.
    Thanks for the tips.

  • @leonardowtf1501
    @leonardowtf1501 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started out a couple years ago with a guy that was way farther into this hobby than I was. I ended up spending a bunch of money and the fun went out. I just got back into it and have splurged on a spektrum dx6. I bought two radian gliders a big one and a small one. I'm looking forward to some nice slow flights and lots of fun. Maybe one day a sweet Stryker but slow for now. Great videos

  • @hdoug5
    @hdoug5 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    awesome video thanks for the much needed info, you guys are the best :)

  • @canadian_wolf8395
    @canadian_wolf8395 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I just yesterday crashed a cessna 182.
    I was flying then the wings just popped off. I saw a video that they did that but i bought it anyways thinking meh what are the chances.
    Next thing you know its crashing down with no wings to solid cement.

    • @tealuv7817
      @tealuv7817 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Canadian_Wolf 83 rip

  • @borther00
    @borther00 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clear, helpful, repetition helps drill it in my thick head. Thank you.

  • @andyrichey1192
    @andyrichey1192 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Sharing this knowledge I am a beginner just got the super cub S so I am learning through your videos, I will be watching for more

  • @musicofnote1
    @musicofnote1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome advice. 70% of what you're talking about I had NO IDEA. will next time. Not having that idea cost me m first plane ... simply flying away ... So now I taxi down the hall at home and back towards me. Reverse navigation is not easy if you've never even though about it.
    This series is a must for any noobs like me ... before we kill off planes. That's just no fun at all.

  • @robelefrem6031
    @robelefrem6031 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey, guys your really awesome and i was wondering if you could do a review of the hubsan x4 v2 and maybe even an FPV conversion for that.

  • @khumbulaningwenya2251
    @khumbulaningwenya2251 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Im real into this,lve fell in love the RCs

  • @dadnar7615
    @dadnar7615 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys kick ass; I've learned to fly so much faster by not making a lot of noob mistakes in the beginning.

  • @KalibasauRC_64
    @KalibasauRC_64 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect preparation Bro, good job

  • @TA-pp9jk
    @TA-pp9jk 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent job guys I got into this hobby over 55 years ago and nobody there by my side telling me what to do it was fly it or crash it. Most was the last at the beginning. Have many years of. Try building a balsa kit the hobby becomes even better. Nothing better to clear the mind. Have fun

  • @mattbeaulieu7107
    @mattbeaulieu7107 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great episode!

  • @MrBackfischTv
    @MrBackfischTv 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    could you please test the hype dg 1001 because it is my first plane and im flying with it one year now so i want to know your opinion
    :D

  • @veroniquepierre7281
    @veroniquepierre7281 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    My first plane had a bad life...
    I tried a loop on my first flight
    RIP

    • @wolfsiejk
      @wolfsiejk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He was on the graund but he’s now forever in the skys

    • @yoboyhb6050
      @yoboyhb6050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My first one did a flip by its self

    • @dilatussearch3624
      @dilatussearch3624 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine flyed autonomus, it makes a circulus and landed automatic LoL, the conectors to de Elevator and the Ailerons are loose xD

    • @duckyduck8517
      @duckyduck8517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lego Plane Crashes rip

    • @kaivanvelden4047
      @kaivanvelden4047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      rest in pieces rip

  • @muradmehrababrar9052
    @muradmehrababrar9052 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Josh + Josh = awesome !

  • @MichaelKGizzonimo
    @MichaelKGizzonimo 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks

  • @jouruji
    @jouruji 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh god I was waitting for my fix!

  • @petergarcia3574
    @petergarcia3574 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the training guys

  • @brettcoyle2399
    @brettcoyle2399 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looove this series as I am determining what beginner plane I want I've never flown probably gonna get the carbon cub S or a EDF f16 BNF with a spektrum dx8 I've never flown but did race and tinker with RC cars 15yrs ago or so but new to planes but I'm gonna go ahead and buy a good transmitter I can get comfortable with and grow into like the dx8 and be able to bind it to future planes

  • @RoyAndrews82
    @RoyAndrews82 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice video series so far. Do you guys have a video series for FPV ?

  • @bajesus0423
    @bajesus0423 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hahahahaha Josh is ghost sticking. He is using the rudder on the transmitter when it's not there.

    • @zfotoguy71
      @zfotoguy71 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha... I saw that too. I do it also when I'm buddy cabling people up to my FT Flyer. Rudder is on Aileron channel. :)

  • @tubelitrax
    @tubelitrax 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I definitively like this beginner series. I'm searching for a new hobby. Gaming and sitting at a PC makes me dull. This series is perfect for me. Even though I don't know yet if I like to build and fly RC-planes or quadcopters, some categories (as R/C) are similar. I think I'll watch the whole series and begin to build a foam-model with my son over the winter.
    I'm from germany and it's sad that I can't find such a detailed guide in german. But to understand you is no problem once one understands the R/C - specific words (german words in brackets):
    - aileron (Quer-Ruder)
    - elevator (Höhen-Ruder)
    - rudder (Seiten-Ruder)
    - BEC
    etc

    • @ccaptaindavid
      @ccaptaindavid 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      tubelitrax THATS MY SAME PROBLEM!!

    • @ccaptaindavid
      @ccaptaindavid 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Except I'm not German but yah

  • @MTAlex73
    @MTAlex73 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't know if it's just a coincidence or that great minds think alike, but I sent in a suggestion last week hoping you would include split screen elements in a video. I got to say, this turned out brilliantly, even better than I imagined. Now I'd love to see one on aerobatics as I mentioned. Kudos!

  • @JackDaniels2535
    @JackDaniels2535 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this series and love this channel if i had this when i got into the hobby i wouldn't have killed half my planes.I was wondering though if in the future say after you finished with beginner planes you might do a Quad/tricopter series like this i have wanted to get started flying quads for a bit now and it's a little confusing the motors,props weights even flight patterns as different copters fly different ways. it would be awesome if you would do a series just like this for beginner copter enthusiasts.

    • @thegreatcanadianlumberjack5307
      @thegreatcanadianlumberjack5307 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      JackDaniels2535 I have Flown Quadcopters for 2 years. It very easy if you have lots of RC Plane experience. One fruit of advice when setting it up. Do not reset your flight board. It will wipe it and you will have to get a new one. I learned that the hard way, thankfully the person I bought the parts and drone off of knew it might happen and had spare for one for me. I use Cleanflight for the program

  • @middleagedmtber2164
    @middleagedmtber2164 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learned to fly the cub years ago.to get this lovely plan to take off from grass all I did was put slightly bigger wheels on it and adjust the cg .

  • @B0M0A0K
    @B0M0A0K 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now that was a great video, well done you guys! What landing gear featured scratch build model would you recommend as a 1st time trainer?

  • @brentnevius2849
    @brentnevius2849 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT idea to put my name on it!!! Thank you!

  • @coopw101
    @coopw101 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid guys. thanks

  • @pabloastica
    @pabloastica 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks. Very useful.

  • @old-timeangler5356
    @old-timeangler5356 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, question: how do you calculate the "CG" ?

  • @gogogeedus
    @gogogeedus 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video, and novices should take note it could save them time and money.

  • @kibi15
    @kibi15 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the way you said "We have to do a range test" in almost the same way as you would when your mom told you to tidy your room.

  • @davidcombos296
    @davidcombos296 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    just getting into flying this video is priceless guys make great content now I got a lot of catching up to do on learning j want to get the hubu sts 70mm with safe any ideas if I should get something else

  • @Firebird356
    @Firebird356 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys make me laugh! Thanks for a another great vid :)

  • @DudeManBoroMan
    @DudeManBoroMan 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love you guys!!!!! :p

  • @randomized580
    @randomized580 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love this hobby!/your vids!!!

  • @stevevaughn9238
    @stevevaughn9238 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. Great info. !

  • @56thSPSk970
    @56thSPSk970 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Carbon cub. What's your thoughts on a 3 bladed prop.
    And which prop would you recommend???

  • @Justin-vo7sg
    @Justin-vo7sg 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    my fav...🤘part is flying but you fly in the end👀anyway some tips i have learn today thanku bro...😀

  • @KingsRangers
    @KingsRangers 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Flitetest, please make a video on how to pull apart XT-60 connectors, please, I bough some from Hobbyking and they just fuse together when I connect them.

  • @biglon62
    @biglon62 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks guys!

  • @patrioticbastard5935
    @patrioticbastard5935 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    it shows that you're used to 4 channel planes.. watching your left thumb attempt to work the rudder.. lol. Great video. You guys rock! now after watching a few more, I'll go back to building my baby blender...

  • @patrickwestern7902
    @patrickwestern7902 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    LOL 3:58 "who said that, King Solomon?"

    • @MakeufamousNDZ
      @MakeufamousNDZ 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea that was funny lol

    • @ruskiius8392
      @ruskiius8392 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol

    • @O_Chilavert
      @O_Chilavert 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paused the video for about a minute 'cos I couldn't stop laughin'

    • @mrehollis6288
      @mrehollis6288 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like when the shorty Josh is in the video. He's an enjoyable clown. Keep the laughs coming, and the training videos.

  • @tristangale6334
    @tristangale6334 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What mode transmitter do you use?

  • @barneill2487
    @barneill2487 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good tutorial

  • @produccerdosrecords
    @produccerdosrecords 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    por favor! se que es mucho pedir, pero podrian poner la traduccion al español debajo en cada video!!! me seria de mucha ayuda!!!! mil gracias!!! hace mucho los veo!!!!
    un abrazo gigante desde argentina!!!!!!

  • @ryanbennett8434
    @ryanbennett8434 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    My gamma 370 tx doesnt talk to the planes stock same brand rx. Tx batteries are fine, The bind is complete according to led status but nothing is happening. Do you reckon the lipo is dead?

  • @genes6703
    @genes6703 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, great vid. what plane are you using in this video, and where do you get it. thanks

  • @jeffoops9458
    @jeffoops9458 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought the big idol from hobbyking. im new to this and like your vids. will try and send pics of build

  • @jeremygalea5161
    @jeremygalea5161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi I know I'm 5 years late but from were do you get the airplane 'controller'?

  • @HamsterHobbies7
    @HamsterHobbies7 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was wondering if you guys could do a review and test of the hobby zone glasair sportsman. I am very enthusiastic about this plane, and I would enjoy a quality review from you! Thanks!

  • @johnnycee5179
    @johnnycee5179 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is very helpful I'm sure

  • @StefsEngineering
    @StefsEngineering 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an addition to my previous post. Maybe it's a nice idea to have a video about "on the field safety, around and on the airstrip" where things such as thumb on throttle are adressed?

  • @DoubleA_AMAfpv
    @DoubleA_AMAfpv 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Josh B, it almost sounds like your talking about para motors here. lol :) I know it's old, but I am digging in a little to find out about planes. Flying quads now.

  • @FlowersForYou629
    @FlowersForYou629 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will you guys go into how to connect remotes and so on. Not just what you do to connect most receivers to remotes but go into detail

    • @khumbulaningwenya2251
      @khumbulaningwenya2251 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I real wanna build one for myself and the question you asked its a good idea for me l wanna know as well!!

  • @lcduncan92
    @lcduncan92 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will you guys eventually do a beginners video about FPV? I know you did one about general equipment and frequencies but I built the batbone and I'm gonna use it for FPV but I don't know what tx/rx you guys use for your tricopters. All the tx I've seen have been pretty large. If it matters I wanna try and use 5.8 GHz.

  • @rueda82nd
    @rueda82nd 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job nice to have these videos for beginners

  • @lw216316
    @lw216316 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    a question please,
    if your transmitter batteries get weak
    will your range decrease a little at a time as they get weaker
    or
    will the transmitter keep working to a certain point
    and then cut out all at once ?

  • @osrohospitalspvtltd4739
    @osrohospitalspvtltd4739 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks guys. wish u good health

  • @sumitrathod8138
    @sumitrathod8138 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice videos for beginner.

  • @schmonyon
    @schmonyon 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    when your range testing and have a friend to help, its better to get one walk out 30 paces with the plane hold it up and spin around slowly, its quicker and your friend can also tell you if it fails or not

  • @ryanharriss7950
    @ryanharriss7950 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good channel.

  • @jcleere423
    @jcleere423 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SO a non-dihedral winged plane. You need to give it a little elevator to get off the ground ?

  • @heck2993
    @heck2993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I found this channel when I was just starting out

  • @icin4d
    @icin4d 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this video shows a buddy launching the plane, but if you hand launch your own plane, and as a right-handed flier, I found it’s a good habit to hand launch with my left hand, while keeping control of the transmitter’s right stick - elevator. I end up with much smoother launches than throwing the plane into the air, and then reaching down to find the stick while watching the plane.