The Flex is entirely different. Different flying mission overall (3D + everything else rather than just scale sport flying) not as many scale details, floatier, etc.
Great plane! I've had the red version of this for a year now. Really like the blue better, but that one was released shortly after I had already purchased the red one. Mine came with a defective potenza motor. There was not an option to get the dualsky motor at the time of purchase. Flex agreed to replace it, but I had to pay to send it back to them, which I thought was lame. About a month before I got it back. By that time, I had already replace the motor with a Power 60, and threw in a 100amp Avian ESC. Flies great now. Added the carbon gear from Flex and some low bounce tires from Dubro. Really like the plane. Just bummed about the motor debacle. I personally think those potenza motors are junk. There are so many better options out there. Dualsky, T-Motor, and Scorpion are leaps and bounds above and beyond better systems for aerobatic planes.
I love watching your videos talking about the safe. I fly with safe on my new carbon cub but only because I haven’t flown in a long time but I am working to turn it off
Nice adver . . . I mean review (ha). That's a big investment (cost & size - ha) but I might just have to start with a 10E instead. (disclaimer: my flying skills are still only "intermediate" and after joining this hobby in 1978, I have never flown anything that expensive). Thanks for another great video!
-- You should be wearing "Vans" to be a true scale pilot when flying this "Recreational Vehicle"! Good job flying, though(excuse my Massachusetts accent)!
You can also run a Spektrum Ar637T to connect to Aura on this plane. You can use the Satellite plug-in or channel 1 plug on Port A or B option, which gives you two options to connect to the Aura Gyro
Love the video - well done, as usual Suggestion . . . at 1:58 --> should it be stated instead: " . . . and that was the plane I used to learn how to fly rolling harriers . . . " because the airplane didn't really teach you but it made it easier to learn than most others?
Literally just bought one through y’all can’t wait to maiden it (Update) Maiden went amazing definitely recommend. Keep in mind though it’s huge. I have to take it the landing gear and top hatch off to fit in my car🤦♂️😂.
My favorite RC plane is the Flex Innovations Ventique G2 60e. I can't go anywhere without it. Makes me look good, too. The Aura 8 smooths out my sloppiness. My rolling circles look like circles and not a fruity rainbow, lol. The RV8 is sick, love mine. Fantastic video, guys.
I have the rv8 10e and have never had one incident. I'm on my 4th motor. Is this more reliable than the 10e? Potenza motors have Elmer's glue holding magnets on.
I love that landing gear grab out of a hover move and also that hovering landing gear shoulder touch too Zack. Awesome job on the video Zack btw which RV-8 do you enjoy more this one or the 10E G2??
@@TailHeavyProductions Sadly I don't have the space or the means to transpot it to the area I fly it so most likely I could myself getting my hands on the 10E size Zack.
@@TailHeavyProductionsBTW By all means let's see you do a Bush Wheels carbon landing gear conversation to this plane just like you did with its little brother Zack.
@@TailHeavyProductionscouldn’t wait 😂 bit the bullet & bought the dulsky version…I would think for the price there would be some quality control at the factory. Mine came missing paint, a gash in the “cowl”, the “balanced” prop took 45 minutes to balance it was so out of wack(like an old APC)and the wheel pants had black all over them and the fit is horrible. Also hardware that need a Philips screwdriver? What year are we in. I’m truly shocked QQ isn’t embarrassed shipping a foam plane with wood frame and no carbon fiber, and no phenolic tube, costing this much with so many issues. 🤦🏻♂️
I've been looking at the plane for awhile, but my experience with the Aura on it's little brother, the RV8-10E, has been less than stellar. My radio system is Radiomaster/EdgeTx with an ELRS recevier and while configuring the Aura to fly with it is simple, learning how to set up the Aura in the same manner I'm already familiar with in EdgeTx has been a bit of a challenge. Using Aura one sets up EdgeTx like one would with a quadcopter i.e. basic 4 channels, then set expos, rates, trims, etc. in Aura. Even though Aura works with many systems, the documentation I have been able to find is for Spectrum systems. Based on what I already know how to do, I really wish this model was offered without the Aura. I'd use the much less expensive A3 Super 4 if I wanted stablization. In any event, Great Review. I value your opinions and find I put a lot of money where YOUR mouth is! Haha!
Any dedicated 3D mid wing is going to massively out-perform this when it comes to 3D specifically, aka it’ll excel with full on aggressive fast pace flying. If you’re looking for a slow motion entry to 3D but also have the ability to fly it in other ways as well, the RV-8 60 is a great bet.
You can drop a wing in a harrier with it. Night flying is incredible with it It's got QC issues like the rest of flex planes. It flies like a dream. Best knife edge plane I've ever seen. Have to see it for yourself. I use ELRS rx with sbus out. Gyro gain cut on a switch so low/med/high rates & gains on same switch You didn't discuss crow or flaps. Inverted harrier with flaps is super fun.
For sure which we mentioned during the section on high alpha ops, but for straight ahead stalls power on/off/etc it doesn’t. Glad you’re enjoying yours!
I fly mine nearly every day, and I love it. Aside from the crap gear, it's fantastic. Just a side note, you can easily modify the main from a dynam 182 to fit.
One $700 plane that you really love will cost less and bring more joy than a dusty pile of cheap ones full of annoying flaws that make you order a steady stream of new and hopefully better ones.
@@TailHeavyProductions I stopped watching before the 5 minute mark because now you come across like all the other sponsored pilots who say every plane is the best plane.
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Really amazing plane.
How similar is this to the eflite rv-7 despite size.
The Flex is entirely different. Different flying mission overall (3D + everything else rather than just scale sport flying) not as many scale details, floatier, etc.
Man, does that thing look like a beast. Absolutely love a gentle giant like this one.
I have Flex RV-8 taste on a Flite Test budget.
😭
That thing is HUUUGGGEEEE with even LARGER PERFORMANCE
Haven't flown this one (yet), but I have a mamba 60e from flex and it's such a beautiful flying plane.
The mamba and rv8 is the best I want a rv8 but I have the mamba
Whish I wasn't broke, looks like an amazing plane!
Great plane! I've had the red version of this for a year now. Really like the blue better, but that one was released shortly after I had already purchased the red one. Mine came with a defective potenza motor. There was not an option to get the dualsky motor at the time of purchase. Flex agreed to replace it, but I had to pay to send it back to them, which I thought was lame. About a month before I got it back. By that time, I had already replace the motor with a Power 60, and threw in a 100amp Avian ESC. Flies great now. Added the carbon gear from Flex and some low bounce tires from Dubro. Really like the plane. Just bummed about the motor debacle. I personally think those potenza motors are junk. There are so many better options out there. Dualsky, T-Motor, and Scorpion are leaps and bounds above and beyond better systems for aerobatic planes.
Nice video guys❤ this plane is amazing
Had to wait to have one in France, but it's worth the wait, this is one of my favorite!
I love watching your videos talking about the safe. I fly with safe on my new carbon cub but only because I haven’t flown in a long time but I am working to turn it off
I'm just getting into the hobby by making a scratch build. The parts will arrive soon. Wish me luck.
Nice adver . . . I mean review (ha). That's a big investment (cost & size - ha) but I might just have to start with a 10E instead. (disclaimer: my flying skills are still only "intermediate" and after joining this hobby in 1978, I have never flown anything that expensive). Thanks for another great video!
have you concidered making a video with the aeroscout?
Imagine that 😂
😂😂😂😂
Please make a video on it zach
Its a fantastic first plane and can be fun even when you get comfortable with it. enough said lol definitely not visually appealing though.
That's basically a meme for them lol
My goodness! This plane flies so fantastic and looks great even from quite close. Seems to be a great deal!!
-- You should be wearing "Vans" to be a true scale pilot when flying this "Recreational Vehicle"! Good job flying, though(excuse my Massachusetts accent)!
Great flying airplane!
Great review, guys! Definitely on my RC aircraft Mt Rushmore. Thanks!!
I always look forward to Saturdays! Great video. One question, would the RV-8 60E be able to take off from a beach?
Thanks! It definitely would. 👍
Beautifully shot video guys, you've been teasing discord with that bird for too long 😂
Great review guys!
You can also run a Spektrum Ar637T to connect to Aura on this plane. You can use the Satellite plug-in or channel 1 plug on Port A or B option, which gives you two options to connect to the Aura Gyro
Yep, we mentioned several of those and also mentioned more options are there too via the Aura wiki online. It's a great set up!
Love the video - well done, as usual
Suggestion . . . at 1:58 --> should it be stated instead: " . . . and that was the plane I used to learn how to fly rolling harriers . . . "
because the airplane didn't really teach you but it made it easier to learn than most others?
Sure looks and flies great. But 600+ bucks for a foamie bothers me a bit
half the price mayb lol 600 you can get better deals
3:20 Even the aeroscout mini can bite you sometimes! (turning in very specific situations)
Literally just bought one through y’all can’t wait to maiden it
(Update) Maiden went amazing definitely recommend. Keep in mind though it’s huge. I have to take it the landing gear and top hatch off to fit in my car🤦♂️😂.
In this video, is the plane stock?
Yes - and if any mods are ever made, we always disclose them.
@@TailHeavyProductions Thanks! That’s definitely going to be my next plane
The plane may be light, but that price sure isn't! Yikes. 😢
My favorite RC plane is the Flex Innovations Ventique G2 60e. I can't go anywhere without it. Makes me look good, too. The Aura 8 smooths out my sloppiness. My rolling circles look like circles and not a fruity rainbow, lol. The RV8 is sick, love mine. Fantastic video, guys.
I have the rv8 10e and have never had one incident. I'm on my 4th motor. Is this more reliable than the 10e? Potenza motors have Elmer's glue holding magnets on.
I love that landing gear grab out of a hover move and also that hovering landing gear shoulder touch too Zack. Awesome job on the video Zack btw which RV-8 do you enjoy more this one or the 10E G2??
If you’ve got the space, the bigger one is my fave. 👍
@@TailHeavyProductions Sadly I don't have the space or the means to transpot it to the area I fly it so most likely I could myself getting my hands on the 10E size Zack.
@@TailHeavyProductionsBTW By all means let's see you do a Bush Wheels carbon landing gear conversation to this plane just like you did with its little brother Zack.
8:59 ;-)
@@TailHeavyProductionsYou mean 9:05 right?😆😆😆 Anywho I have been subscribe to your channel for a long time now I'll be stay tuning as always Zack😁
Why not a longer fuselage for prop hangs and torque rolls?
Will this do a flat spin; upright, inverted, or both???? Thx...
No mention of potenza motors throwing magnets after 2 flights definitely get dualsky motor
its probably really rare they aren't the type to let a problem like that slide if its common
Does the one you’re flying have the Potenza or Dualsky motor?
Potenza - but per the end of the video, we’re gonna try out the Dualsky next in a future video
@@TailHeavyProductionscouldn’t wait 😂 bit the bullet & bought the dulsky version…I would think for the price there would be some quality control at the factory. Mine came missing paint, a gash in the “cowl”, the “balanced” prop took 45 minutes to balance it was so out of wack(like an old APC)and the wheel pants had black all over them and the fit is horrible. Also hardware that need a Philips screwdriver? What year are we in. I’m truly shocked QQ isn’t embarrassed shipping a foam plane with wood frame and no carbon fiber, and no phenolic tube, costing this much with so many issues. 🤦🏻♂️
What battery would you recommend using? (I would like to push the limits with this plane) also where should I put the battery?
2:34 + 3:52
@ Thanks so much for the quick replies this is why y’all are the best
By FAR my favorite foamy I’ve flown.
Hello
😂👍👍👍👍👍
What are the differences with the G2 versus the older original 60E or are the same aircraft?
Yay they posted on my b-day
Its a great plane, Flex QA issues withstanding
Sad mamba 60e noises
I've been looking at the plane for awhile, but my experience with the Aura on it's little brother, the RV8-10E, has been less than stellar. My radio system is Radiomaster/EdgeTx with an ELRS recevier and while configuring the Aura to fly with it is simple, learning how to set up the Aura in the same manner I'm already familiar with in EdgeTx has been a bit of a challenge. Using Aura one sets up EdgeTx like one would with a quadcopter i.e. basic 4 channels, then set expos, rates, trims, etc. in Aura. Even though Aura works with many systems, the documentation I have been able to find is for Spectrum systems. Based on what I already know how to do, I really wish this model was offered without the Aura. I'd use the much less expensive A3 Super 4 if I wanted stablization. In any event, Great Review. I value your opinions and find I put a lot of money where YOUR mouth is! Haha!
Thanks guys!
This might be a dumb question, but why exactly is this better than a mid wing 3d capable plane like the extra 300 (or something similar)?
Any dedicated 3D mid wing is going to massively out-perform this when it comes to 3D specifically, aka it’ll excel with full on aggressive fast pace flying. If you’re looking for a slow motion entry to 3D but also have the ability to fly it in other ways as well, the RV-8 60 is a great bet.
Mamba 60e and the cap 232 60 e and laser 60 e are all foam plames in that class that are good flyers but potemza electronics are crap
Been watching since the start, and it's awesome to see how much your guys' videos have progressed! Congrats on 50k btw
Quelles batteries possibles pour ce modèle ?
6s 5000mah
compared to the mamba 60 ?
Different missions. Depends on what you’re looking for 👍
You can drop a wing in a harrier with it.
Night flying is incredible with it
It's got QC issues like the rest of flex planes.
It flies like a dream. Best knife edge plane I've ever seen. Have to see it for yourself.
I use ELRS rx with sbus out. Gyro gain cut on a switch so low/med/high rates & gains on same switch
You didn't discuss crow or flaps. Inverted harrier with flaps is super fun.
For sure which we mentioned during the section on high alpha ops, but for straight ahead stalls power on/off/etc it doesn’t. Glad you’re enjoying yours!
My favorite RC plane. The stock wheels and landing gear wont last though. Flex carbon gear and Critical RC wheels are the way to go.
One expensive Chinese plastic thing though..
8 minutes? Just how much drag does it have?
😂
@@TailHeavyProductions I'm just used to fpv carriers which will fly no less than 30 minutes
@tailheavyproductions please do the carbon cub s2
I fly mine nearly every day, and I love it. Aside from the crap gear, it's fantastic. Just a side note, you can easily modify the main from a dynam 182 to fit.
@@twillison8824 u talking about the carbon cub?
hover fetish ...
😂
For the algorithms 🙋🏻♂️
and another plane for the wishlist...
I like the Cessna better
Can I fly your plane
Is a bush conversion coming? 😃😃
Can make a review of the timber sws
How about some balsa planes ? Foam is boring
Planes are planes
The complete opposite of the Horizon version
One $700 plane that you really love will cost less and bring more joy than a dusty pile of cheap ones full of annoying flaws that make you order a steady stream of new and hopefully better ones.
bush. conversion.
🤢 Foam 🤮
2:37 you guys are straight up lying to your viewers
Ifi got it for free, it would be my favorite too 😂
6:16 - we actually bought ours out of pocket. 👍
@@TailHeavyProductions I stopped watching before the 5 minute mark because now you come across like all the other sponsored pilots who say every plane is the best plane.
@@TailHeavyProductionsaren’t you a dealer of Flex? So paying out of pocket doesn’t mean you paid retail. You paid sponsored pilot pricing.