I got out of flying 20 years ago. Back then, NO electric, nothing but balsa & nitro. Gas engines were new. NOW, I'm glad I got back into flying again after Christmas! All flying needed was time! Time to get more awesome! 👍 Loving the lipo, brushless, & foam! So much easier NOW than 2 decades ago!
Whenever I feel like complaining about the wind here in New England, I watch some of your videos, and the wind is constantly blowing 10-15 mph on a good day. No excuses, I guess
Haha...I can't remember the last day we had zero wind. I quite like it actually. It should make take off and landing much easier as long as its constant. Cross wind this time. Caught me out on that 2nd take off. Happens!
These type of planes are so light that with just a little bit of headwind you can crash land them on to crash with zero trottle and not do any damage. But taking off only really works well from a hard surface, which then risks breaking the plane on landing. The solution is to take the wheels of and just always hand launch them.
This is only the second video I've seen on this plane, both of ended in crashes. Tips stalls, they seem common with small corsairs. I had the FMS 800 mm one of these and that was its most fatal characteristic too.
@@EssentialRC that's amazing I've had to add 35g and I've cut away foam to get a 3s 800 to the front another guy I Know has had to put even more weight... Thanks for your reply Stay lucky Brian London
Pointless to buy this when yet again with this series there are no spare props. I've been waiting 9 months for a replacement for the Tempest! Shame great planes and price.
@@EssentialRC Yes i spoke with customer service about it. Im only a year into flying so these are great to have a little assist AND a warbird. I bought the tiny P51 from Banggood and for its size it was amazing and in strong wind too for a beginner so this Hobbyking series that is larger for the same price amazed me. Maybe they should just use a generic prop?
@@maverickmoonshine2894 It wouldn't hurt to use a 2 blade APCe until the spares come out. When a prop is spinning you can't really tell how many blades it has anyway.
Sadly you won't. HobbyKing decided not to send me one. Plenty of other channels out there who have reviewed it though. Petrinic Brothers are worth following 😉
@@EssentialRC Thanks for kind words my friend. I think I would rather see if you got my Lancaster. Still waiting for maiden ;-) I think 1.8m at least would be much better option. It looks so beautiful at this point becouse it is still in one piece ;-) Great video here my friend. I see you always have so much wind on your runway.
That's the problem with multi-blade props (particularly 4 blade - though 3 blades, too as you have demonstrated), there's always a blade next to the ground in a nose over or minor whoopsie like yours here. I much prefer simple 2 blade props. They don't look so good in the pits but, in the air, you can't tell the difference. It would have been useful to learn how you connect the receiver and the flight stabiliser switching. I'm no fan of small models (old age, I guess) because of their twitchiness but the flight stabiliser certainly seemed to work well in the breeze. You should have quite whilst you were ahead :).
Hello Dom - you say the assembly was easy - did you have to add weight to the nose? Mine is horrendously tail heavy even with a bigger battery than suggested? It seems many people have a similar problem? Thanks.
@@EssentialRC Nothing there unfortunately unless I blinked! I guess many of us are not lucky enough to have so many batteries lying around with various connectors available to swap out! Good looking model but going to have to stay on the shelf until I get some weights to add - it is so far out of the recommended CG (with any of the recommended batteries) it really is a poor model from this perspective and I think a bad oversight from Hobbyking.
Did you swap out the Gyro - its just that you don't say anything about having to do it - No spares for this one until Spring 2021 (what ever that means) - April / May time ?
I did need to swap it out for a replacement ORX stabiliser but I thought at the time that customers ordering from today (i.e. 27/01/2021) would not need to do that. I did my test flights several weeks ago now. It is easy to swap it over if you do it one lead at a time so you don't get mixed up.
I flew r/c models many years ago and I am thinking of getting back into the hobby. Would one of these small gyro assisted models be ok or should I go for something more trainer like.
Difficult to say. Depends how rusty you are Steve. Safe bet would be to fly a trainer again first as a refresher but you'll probably only need one or two flights with that. Maybe visit a local club and borrow a trainer first.
You know....when a little Corsair rolls wing over end on the ground, something's bound to break!🤓☹️😃 bummer indeed. I like the little guy. AirHammer out!!
Problem with this model -> NO spare parts. Hobbyking should really do something about that especially when they have sent these planes globally. Although its my own mistake.. in my 10sec maiden i broke the nose coon and prop... so a ticket to Ibiza is less expensive then this plane and give me more "flight time" as well ;-)
Good luck with getting a replacement prop from HK... I have the Tempest and have been unable to get a prop (or alternative) for over 6 months, will not buy another HK own brand plane because of their poor service.
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@@EssentialRC No, build over a structure that is more resistant when exposed to deformation. This is the cheapest way to mold and harden a structureless foam, probably produced in China. A more sophisticated structure should not be much more expensive. We pay too much for these mass produced cheap solutions. And sorry if I annoy you with this.
I got out of flying 20 years ago. Back then, NO electric, nothing but balsa & nitro. Gas engines were new.
NOW, I'm glad I got back into flying again after Christmas! All flying needed was time! Time to get more awesome! 👍
Loving the lipo, brushless, & foam! So much easier NOW than 2 decades ago!
Right on ! So easy compared to the old days.
Foldable wings was the greatest feature! And so easy to do.
It was only a matter of time... With that wind..... always a BAD idea ONE MORE GO..... but as always your flights show WARTS N ALL
Brian
"WARTS N ALL". I like that Brian !
Whenever I feel like complaining about the wind here in New England, I watch some of your videos, and the wind is constantly blowing 10-15 mph on a good day. No excuses, I guess
Haha...I can't remember the last day we had zero wind. I quite like it actually. It should make take off and landing much easier as long as its constant. Cross wind this time. Caught me out on that 2nd take off. Happens!
Amazing plane and flying in the wind
I think so too and that's all down to the ORX stabiliser. Eliminates 90% of the turbulent affects of the wind.
Noice little outtro, Dom!
As always, love your work Dom! You guys always make it about fun. 👌
Appreciate that Ian. Don't really think of it as work. We have a lot of fun doing ERC stuff as a group of friends.
These type of planes are so light that with just a little bit of headwind you can crash land them on to crash with zero trottle and not do any damage. But taking off only really works well from a hard surface, which then risks breaking the plane on landing. The solution is to take the wheels of and just always hand launch them.
Nice video and love the modification 😂
Thanks 😅
Great video guys!
Glad you enjoyed it Vince!
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I surprised you didn’t hand launch. Nice cartwheel, as you say add a servo and she scale. Good to see you still flying Dom 👍🏻
This was filmed several weeks ago buddy. Been waiting long time to make it public due to the ORX stabiliser issue. Not flown in loooong time.
@@EssentialRC Dam Dom, thought you might have a back field or something. And it looks like another 5 weeks as well. Totally Sux. 😞
So agree with that. Let's hope it literally flies by and is bad weather until then.
This is only the second video I've seen on this plane, both of ended in crashes. Tips stalls, they seem common with small corsairs. I had the FMS 800 mm one of these and that was its most fatal characteristic too.
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Hi yah
Quick question any PROBS with the CG
CHEERS
BRIAN
Nope
@@EssentialRC that's amazing I've had to add 35g and I've cut away foam to get a 3s 800 to the front another guy I Know has had to put even more weight...
Thanks for your reply
Stay lucky
Brian
London
Awesome review. Thanks guys👍
Thanks for watching buddy!
Pointless to buy this when yet again with this series there are no spare props. I've been waiting 9 months for a replacement for the Tempest! Shame great planes and price.
Stuart posted that they are coming very soon along with other spare. Maybe wait until then if you're concerned.
@@EssentialRC Yes i spoke with customer service about it. Im only a year into flying so these are great to have a little assist AND a warbird. I bought the tiny P51 from Banggood and for its size it was amazing and in strong wind too for a beginner so this Hobbyking series that is larger for the same price amazed me. Maybe they should just use a generic prop?
@@maverickmoonshine2894 It wouldn't hurt to use a 2 blade APCe until the spares come out. When a prop is spinning you can't really tell how many blades it has anyway.
looking good.
hoping to see your opinion of the new HK LANCASTER BOMBER :)
Sadly you won't. HobbyKing decided not to send me one. Plenty of other channels out there who have reviewed it though. Petrinic Brothers are worth following 😉
@@EssentialRC Thanks for kind words my friend. I think I would rather see if you got my Lancaster. Still waiting for maiden ;-) I think 1.8m at least would be much better option. It looks so beautiful at this point becouse it is still in one piece ;-) Great video here my friend. I see you always have so much wind on your runway.
Can u assemble with hot glue??
That's the problem with multi-blade props (particularly 4 blade - though 3 blades, too as you have demonstrated), there's always a blade next to the ground in a nose over or minor whoopsie like yours here. I much prefer simple 2 blade props. They don't look so good in the pits but, in the air, you can't tell the difference.
It would have been useful to learn how you connect the receiver and the flight stabiliser switching. I'm no fan of small models (old age, I guess) because of their twitchiness but the flight stabiliser certainly seemed to work well in the breeze. You should have quite whilst you were ahead :).
Lead from the gyro into your receiver and configure that channel for a 2 position switch. That simple.
@@EssentialRC Thanks, Dom. I thought it might be that simple but it's good to have it confirmed.
The 3rd prop is also carrier-ready ;)
Hello Dom - you say the assembly was easy - did you have to add weight to the nose? Mine is horrendously tail heavy even with a bigger battery than suggested? It seems many people have a similar problem? Thanks.
I dont ever add weight. I would add bigger lipo battery if required. Cant recall what i used for that flight. I probably say at the beginning.
@@EssentialRC Nothing there unfortunately unless I blinked! I guess many of us are not lucky enough to have so many batteries lying around with various connectors available to swap out! Good looking model but going to have to stay on the shelf until I get some weights to add - it is so far out of the recommended CG (with any of the recommended batteries) it really is a poor model from this perspective and I think a bad oversight from Hobbyking.
Was this on 2s or 3s Lipo please? Have some 800mah 2s with no models to fly with them.
11.1V (3S) 800mAh or 7.4V (2S) 1000mAh 30C LiPo Battery (JST Connector)
Even with a 3s 1300 cg is is still tail heavy
Wow !
Did you swap out the Gyro - its just that you don't say anything about having to do it - No spares for this one until Spring 2021 (what ever that means) - April / May time ?
I did need to swap it out for a replacement ORX stabiliser but I thought at the time that customers ordering from today (i.e. 27/01/2021) would not need to do that. I did my test flights several weeks ago now. It is easy to swap it over if you do it one lead at a time so you don't get mixed up.
I flew r/c models many years ago and I am thinking of getting back into the hobby. Would one of these small gyro assisted models be ok or should I go for something more trainer like.
Difficult to say. Depends how rusty you are Steve. Safe bet would be to fly a trainer again first as a refresher but you'll probably only need one or two flights with that. Maybe visit a local club and borrow a trainer first.
@@EssentialRC thanks for the reply, really enjoy videos cheers
You know....when a little Corsair rolls wing over end on the ground, something's bound to break!🤓☹️😃 bummer indeed. I like the little guy. AirHammer out!!
You'll see in the 2nd video that's not the case. I did a ground flip and literally just took off again. It's actually quite a strong little thing.
Should have quit while you were ahead after that first landing! Blowing a hooley!
Good weather for testing models like this and the stabiliser. Shows how brilliant it is. Flying on a calm day would have been no fun.
I tried a stabilising receiver in one of my models but didn’t like it. Oscillated in pitch and was really slow in roll.
Why ground launch in that wind , or even fly ?!
Because it is always windy this time of year and second because it's fun. Kinda what the hobby is all about Monty. 😆
I want one;-)
...then get one !
Problem with this model -> NO spare parts. Hobbyking should really do something about that especially when they have sent these planes globally.
Although its my own mistake.. in my 10sec maiden i broke the nose coon and prop... so a ticket to Ibiza is less expensive then this plane and give me more "flight time" as well ;-)
Across the pond I venture to say that the coldness of your face has nothing to do with you not talking properly !!!😜
Surprisingly, Dom speaks English with an English accent - even if he is a southerner :)
Good luck with getting a replacement prop from HK... I have the Tempest and have been unable to get a prop (or alternative) for over 6 months, will not buy another HK own brand plane because of their poor service.
Yaman
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Thanks Caroline. They are epic to look at. Appreciate the info.
Lol
That's very 90s mate. Nobody LOLs anymore. Folks tend to construct sentences from nouns, verbs and adjectives with a bit of punctuation thrown in.
@@EssentialRC jaja!! You took off without enough speed and the plane stolled you. That simple!!
@@nestorgomez3718 Think you mean 'stall' and nope, it was a cross wind. 🤣
too fragile
Yes, these models are fragile like hell. More or less useless.
As opposed to what? A balsa model that would literally explode on impact. Please 🙄
@@EssentialRC No, build over a structure that is more resistant when exposed to deformation. This is the cheapest way to mold and harden a structureless foam, probably produced in China. A more sophisticated structure should not be much more expensive. We pay too much for these mass produced cheap solutions. And sorry if I annoy you with this.