The first 3d flying I saw was Michael flying on fm radios. I was blown away at his precision in handling the plane. I don't really care for 3d flying, but I bot, and built one anyway. I like that it flies really slow, and can land within 2 feet. It teaches how to use throttle control. Does loops in a 4 foot space and knife edge loops. Michael is a great instructor and never seemed to get to recognition he deserved.
I just wanted to say thanks for your mention on using expo to help with 3d. I always thought you wanted the very quick reactions of non expo setups. But when I put 50% expo into my DW Foamies 48" Juka, I could hover like never before. All my maneuvers were much better and smoother. Thanks!
got to say I used to fly with my dad when I was young, im now 25, I found your videos and still had radio gear from before, old jr x347 and r700 reciever, I bought a dancing wings yak55 and built it, had my first flight in over 12 years and went really well considering how nervous I was. I can fly some more advanced 3d maneuvers on the sim but everything feels really different IRL. but felt really good to fly again after such a long time
It is a very good explanation and talks slow for people that not speak english a lot. I can see it and understand what he means. Congratulations Michael. I should like one day to learn at least 1% of your skill.
Thanks for this. Finallllllly putting together a 3D plane tonight after putting off buying one for years (??). My first question for you I see was already your first comment about throttle expo. I fly freestyle racing drones and nobody likes expo on throttle except me it seems. I find that if you find just that perfect sweet spot it really opens up your throttle precision around hover for proximity flying. But I guess I'll find out tomorrow when I try my first harrier with the advice you have here. Best regards, Fred
Great info I just built a 4ft 6inch foam board plane I haven't installed the servos yet and glad I didn't After watching this video I realized I would have made the control surfaces way to small which I know a high wing trainer type plane like I built I don't need giant surfaces I think I need to go bigger on the surfaces and work out the throws with the control horns and rates Thanks for the great tips I subbed
@@potatopilot16 The only reason why The Timber X is not good for learning is because it's made out of EPO foam. When you crash it breaks into pieces. To learn 3D it's best to start with something from Twisted Hobbies made of almost indestructible EPP Foam and Elapor Foam. Any of the 32" series Profie planes are great. Before you move onto large scale any of their 48" series are tough as nails and fly like a bigger 3D plane. Especially if you add the FT Aura 5 Lite flight controller that has learning modes for 3D aerobatics. I have the TImber X it is a fun 3D capable STOL plane that I use to do 3D in the bush.
You're a Good Pilot because you know how to hold a steady throttle when you hover and harrier. Those who pump the throttle or Flex it as you say, is lack of skill. Have you ever seen a full-scale airplane pumping the throttle to hover or harrier? That's just bad practice to pump the throttle in an attempt to hold altitude.
Thanks for the instruction...I may start venturing some into 3D flying.
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Hi. Great video... I'm a beginner in aerobatics and I love flight my MX2 almost all weekends and publish my videos about what a I learn with him and all can learn too. It's a great Electric RC Airplane to do 3D for a beginner like me... Be welcome and again, thanks very much for this fantastic lesson, best regards!
you also may want to add that in harrier turns you move the rudder stick to the direction of the turn but you also counterbalance the inside wing stall by adding aileron in the direction opposite the turn :)
Hello I am new to RC flight. I hope I am not jumping the gun because this is the first video I watched on 3D. I found throttle curve is very helpful to get me into a nice slow and smooth high alpha and I can bang the gimbal pretty hard without it looking choppy. 1st 25% of curve is from 0 - 90% and the last 75% is used for the remainder of the curve. I use a Spektrum NX8. And again I am new and probably have no idea what I'm doing. Do you guys use throttle curve? I think 3D flight will be my path more than sport. Thank you for the videos. Look forward to seeing them all.
60% is a good start on a 3d plane. But I use an amount that feels right for each plane. I wrote some setup guides you can find on my how to 3d thread, as well as the PA site and other places. Wargo setup guide. Start at 60% on all surfaces. Then take it from there.
getting my first 3D plane tomorrow...when you say 70% expo is that removing the first 30% ie -30% of the initial move of the stick is reduced by 70%? or reduced by 30%? Thanks
Great video. Looking forward to watching the whole series. Where is that plane from? It seems hard to find 3d balsa planes anymore. At least I can't find a good source.
Visit the thread in the link in the description and bring it up and I will answer on the thread… If you are not on RC groups, send me an email via youtube
FYI. Sometimes the cg is to blame, and others it is just the airframe and or all up weight. The more aft cg will help it. BUt you do not want a plane that is tail heavy.
Micheal the expo on Spektrum DX 8 radio, will it be + expo or - expo? (it is different for JR and Futaba). Thnx just done my 1st 3d lesson (PA 260 Extra) with your video as help - the plane is still flying
Thanks for explaining the expo. I always thought linear was the best, then I tried it on my sport cub s2 and it was a great experience. Would 30% expo be good for 3D?
Hi Micheal , i have an PA Addiction X and i love it and i am getting better at 3D and have just bought a PA Mini Katana and it is really tail heavy , so i have added nose weight but it is still very strange to fly , is it a lot different to fly the Addiction X and the other PA planes ?? I now its a difficult Question to answer , but any advice you could offer would be much appreciated . Many thanks , Scott .......
Thank you for these videos. I have RF9 and have not had much luck learning 3D flying thus far. I have been using the Timber X because that is the closest plane I have to 3D. Am I on the wrong track?
I am not familiar with that plane. Try an extra or even a flat out foamy to get down some principals. The yak 54 or 55 gas plane was always one of my favorites to practice 3d.
I am trying 3d flying , when i want to try hovering it will slow down good but it will wobble and just to hard to keep the plane level like yours in the movie . Any tips ? Flying with a Pz Extra 300
+786free1 Bad news is steering is absolutely a feel and practice thing. You simply add extra rudder or elevator at the right time... The good news is that it naturally wants to turn in a circle. It is hard to roll straight. The circle generally just happens
Please go to the rcgroups site. search my name there as mtwargo. Then PM me there. IF you do not understand that or can't figure it out, post another reply here. I will try something else. You understand I do not give out my email or number on this forum. A bit dangerous... LOL
Are you just trying to be a jerk? Because you're succeeding very well. Since you probably can't read too well, this is Episode 1 -- Basic Maneuvers, not "Everything You Need to Know to Set Up a 3D Airplane".
@@miltmichailidis9776 I'm not trying to be a jerk I'm just saying center of gravity is just as important for 3d maneuvers you can't just put it together and expect it to do everything your teaching sounds to me like your the jerk cause you cant take a little criticism!
The first 3d flying I saw was Michael flying on fm radios. I was blown away at his precision in handling the plane. I don't really care for 3d flying, but I bot, and built one anyway. I like that it flies really slow, and can land within 2 feet. It teaches how to use throttle control. Does loops in a 4 foot space and knife edge loops. Michael is a great instructor and never seemed to get to recognition he deserved.
Thank you for taking the time to create this series
I just wanted to say thanks for your mention on using expo to help with 3d. I always thought you wanted the very quick reactions of non expo setups. But when I put 50% expo into my DW Foamies 48" Juka, I could hover like never before. All my maneuvers were much better and smoother. Thanks!
got to say I used to fly with my dad when I was young, im now 25, I found your videos and still had radio gear from before, old jr x347 and r700 reciever, I bought a dancing wings yak55 and built it, had my first flight in over 12 years and went really well considering how nervous I was. I can fly some more advanced 3d maneuvers on the sim but everything feels really different IRL. but felt really good to fly again after such a long time
Always great that you share your time and knowledge Michael! Thanks for helping new people understand how 3D begins to work!
It is a very good explanation and talks slow for people that not speak english a lot. I can see it and understand what he means. Congratulations Michael. I should like one day to learn at least 1% of your skill.
Thanks for this. Finallllllly putting together a 3D plane tonight after putting off buying one for years (??). My first question for you I see was already your first comment about throttle expo. I fly freestyle racing drones and nobody likes expo on throttle except me it seems. I find that if you find just that perfect sweet spot it really opens up your throttle precision around hover for proximity flying. But I guess I'll find out tomorrow when I try my first harrier with the advice you have here.
Best regards,
Fred
Thanks Mr Wargo, you're like the Chuck Noriss of RC, you just kick ass
I agree... You are doing so much for RC Mr Wargo... Congrats and we all appreciae it
Very helpful videos for those up getting into 3D flight from normal hobby / sport flying. Very well thought out and demonstration that is helpful
That airframe is sick, love the transparent covering.
It’s less functional though
@Kaustav Kapur Your a idiot that knows nothing about rc
@Kaustav Kapur your as dumb as those cows in the background.
Great info I just built a 4ft 6inch foam board plane I haven't installed the servos yet and glad I didn't After watching this video I realized I would have made the control surfaces way to small which I know a high wing trainer type plane like I built I don't need giant surfaces I think I need to go bigger on the surfaces and work out the throws with the control horns and rates Thanks for the great tips I subbed
Thank you! I was watching this to learn how to do aerobatics on my 1.2 timber X
Shoulda got a different plane
Timber is still a great plane to learn aerobatics on
@@potatopilot16 The only reason why The Timber X is not good for learning is because it's made out of EPO foam. When you crash it breaks into pieces. To learn 3D it's best to start with something from Twisted Hobbies made of almost indestructible EPP Foam and Elapor Foam. Any of the 32" series Profie planes are great. Before you move onto large scale any of their 48" series are tough as nails and fly like a bigger 3D plane. Especially if you add the FT Aura 5 Lite flight controller that has learning modes for 3D aerobatics. I have the TImber X it is a fun 3D capable STOL plane that I use to do 3D in the bush.
You're a Good Pilot because you know how to hold a steady throttle when you hover and harrier. Those who pump the throttle or Flex it as you say, is lack of skill. Have you ever seen a full-scale airplane pumping the throttle to hover or harrier? That's just bad practice to pump the throttle in an attempt to hold altitude.
This looks so fun. I need to get into planes. I've been racing RC cars for a while. My grandfather did planes, but I never really got into it.
Another great video Michael. Thanks!!!!
Michael, thank you for the advice in this video. Helps a lot!
Awesome Video! Very informative... This guy is the real deal. Pay attention RC Pilots!
Thanks for the instruction...I may start venturing some into 3D flying.
Hi. Great video... I'm a beginner in aerobatics and I love flight my MX2 almost all weekends and publish my videos about what a I learn with him and all can learn too. It's a great Electric RC Airplane to do 3D for a beginner like me... Be welcome and again, thanks very much for this fantastic lesson, best regards!
excellent tutorial wish you were around when I was in the hobby the sim only teachers so much
you also may want to add that in harrier turns you move the rudder stick to the direction of the turn but you also counterbalance the inside wing stall by adding aileron in the direction opposite the turn :)
Great video, eagerly awaiting the next instalment
Great video. A few things clicked in my dense brain that I was not understanding. Thank you.
You are a great Pilot.
Where can I buy a plane like That. Is really Awesome.
Hello I am new to RC flight. I hope I am not jumping the gun because this is the first video I watched on 3D. I found throttle curve is very helpful to get me into a nice slow and smooth high alpha and I can bang the gimbal pretty hard without it looking choppy. 1st 25% of curve is from 0 - 90% and the last 75% is used for the remainder of the curve. I use a Spektrum NX8. And again I am new and probably have no idea what I'm doing. Do you guys use throttle curve? I think 3D flight will be my path more than sport. Thank you for the videos. Look forward to seeing them all.
Great job. Great video & plane is very nice.
Do you have 60% expo on each control surface...
Is expo needed on all control surfaces?
60% is a good start on a 3d plane. But I use an amount that feels right for each plane. I wrote some setup guides you can find on my how to 3d thread, as well as the PA site and other places. Wargo setup guide. Start at 60% on all surfaces. Then take it from there.
@@MichaelWargo thank you Michael for the reply, okey dokey I will start with that... Cheers from England
You are my inspiration
I do not use expo on throttle. Linear is best.
Make a video
getting my first 3D plane tomorrow...when you say 70% expo is that removing the first 30% ie -30% of the initial move of the stick is reduced by 70%? or reduced by 30%? Thanks
If a plane wants to wing rock really badly in harrier, does that mean it’s just not suitable for this maneuver?
Great video. Looking forward to watching the whole series. Where is that plane from? It seems hard to find 3d balsa planes anymore. At least I can't find a good source.
Go to www.precisionaerobatics.com
Does it seem like they are flying very pretty helicopters?
Mr Wargo, could you talk a little about the wings rocks, because I have a Profile 20cc that rocks it a lot! There are any tip for it ?
Visit the thread in the link in the description and bring it up and I will answer on the thread… If you are not on RC groups, send me an email via youtube
FYI. Sometimes the cg is to blame, and others it is just the airframe and or all up weight. The more aft cg will help it. BUt you do not want a plane that is tail heavy.
Keep doing this !!! Awelsome video !
Micheal the expo on Spektrum DX 8 radio, will it be + expo or - expo? (it is different for JR and Futaba). Thnx just done my 1st 3d lesson (PA 260 Extra) with your video as help - the plane is still flying
positive… futaba is negative
Michael Wargo
Thanks Michael
Wanting a new transmitter but I'm stuck between the ix12 and nx10 spektrums which would you get? Also seen alot of reviews on radiomaster tx16s
One of the secretes...... is pitch for airspeed...... power for altitude.....
Beautiful flying am i right in thinking that plane hasnt got any arelons
Thanks for explaining the expo. I always thought linear was the best, then I tried it on my sport cub s2 and it was a great experience. Would 30% expo be good for 3D?
Thanks so much
Hi Micheal , i have an PA Addiction X and i love it and i am getting better at 3D and have just bought a PA Mini Katana and it is really tail heavy , so i have added nose weight but it is still very strange to fly , is it a lot different to fly the Addiction X and the other PA planes ?? I now its a difficult Question to answer , but any advice you could offer would be much appreciated . Many thanks , Scott .......
Thank you for these videos. I have RF9 and have not had much luck learning 3D flying thus far. I have been using the Timber X because that is the closest plane I have to 3D. Am I on the wrong track?
I am not familiar with that plane. Try an extra or even a flat out foamy to get down some principals. The yak 54 or 55 gas plane was always one of my favorites to practice 3d.
Michael Wargo will do. Thank you very much for the videos. They are great!!
What is te name of this airplane?
Hello. What is the model of this plane? I would love to buy an equal. He is very good for 3d. Does anyone know to answer me?
I am trying 3d flying , when i want to try hovering it will slow down good but it will wobble and just to hard to keep the plane level like yours in the movie . Any tips ?
Flying with a Pz Extra 300
hello, I like your videos. where can i buy that plane?
11:15 is where the flying demo begins.
where can you buy this plane?
Precisionaerobatics.com
4:40, no not having full travel doe NOT mean you’ve lost torque OR resolution. In fact, the opposite is true.
You misunderstood. Htting full travel before 100% does that.
I wonder if you can do this with any RC plane?
Whilst doing a rolling harrier how do u make the plane go around instead of just rolling in a straight line?
+786free1 Bad news is steering is absolutely a feel and practice thing. You simply add extra rudder or elevator at the right time... The good news is that it naturally wants to turn in a circle. It is hard to roll straight. The circle generally just happens
Thanks.
What is the Name of this plane?
Addiction XL
Hey can you send me a link of where I can get this in the uk please??
Which plane is that? I want one
awsome
Where is CG set? Tail heavy, nose heavy or neutral?
neutral
How many degrees do you set maximum deflection of control surfaces; aileron, rudder, elevator? Best dual rate (%) for normal scale flying ?
how to contact you please?
Please go to the rcgroups site. search my name there as mtwargo. Then PM me there. IF you do not understand that or can't figure it out, post another reply here. I will try something else. You understand I do not give out my email or number on this forum. A bit dangerous... LOL
www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?1968864-1-2-3D-How-to-fly-3Dwith-Michael-Wargo/page623#post47776299
I did that and plane stall
A good areobatic airplane has to be more power than weight and over sized control surfaces.
Full episode of elevator. Everyone got all of it in the first 30 seconds
Hi my friend
Do you have instagram?
I love your flight
you wouldnt want to hit one of those bulls!
70% elevatorr. Yea
you don't talk about center of gravity isn't that just as important! or are you just trying to sell a plane
Are you just trying to be a jerk? Because you're succeeding very well. Since you probably can't read too well, this is Episode 1 -- Basic Maneuvers, not "Everything You Need to Know to Set Up a 3D Airplane".
@@miltmichailidis9776 I'm not trying to be a jerk I'm just saying center of gravity is just as important for 3d maneuvers you can't just put it together and expect it to do everything your teaching sounds to me like your the jerk cause you cant take a little criticism!
not being mean but that plane is god damn ugly. THe edge 540 and the extra 300 are way better looking planes