Horizon Hobby - Habu STS 70mm - Unbox, Build, 3S & 4S Maiden Flights
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The last couple of months I've watched a slew of RC youtube videos. Megan, your camera work is outstanding. The products are always centered and focused, no matter the lighting and weather conditions. Just wanted to leave a shoutout to 'the camera crew' for a job well done.
So true!!
Thanks guys! She does awesome work!!!
I agree Megan does great 🔥👍✌️
You guys are an awsome team!
*If you've not glued your plane together, you're not a RC pilot*
Sir, that makes me a WORLD CLASS PILOT!
LOL - Exactly!!!
I appreciate the quick and comprehensive response to my tape/glue question. Many RC “tubers” suck at responding. However, you exceed expectations!! Thanks!
You're welcome! I'm glad to help. One of the many reasons why I started this channel. I actually replied to your comment yesterday, but lost my connection and forgot to follow up with it last night - sorry!
Im hooked on your reviews Brian! I love your passion. I'm brand new to RC Planes and your unbox, builds, and maidens are super fun to watch. I just got the Apprentice STS and the Habu is my next plane. Waiting for warmer weather in South Dakota! Thanks again!
Why are you waiting - don't you see me punish myself in the cold? LOL!!!
We filmed out last video at or below zero ;) Releasing tomorrow at 10:00 AM - you can be the first!!!
Thanks for being here - Welcome [to the addiction] Dave!!!
The passion this guy have for rc amazes me and straight up convinced me to go for this habu as my second plane (first jet). Cant wait to go and pick it up and fly this puppy!
Huge respect for Brian and camera crew that not only brings very useful tips and trix to the table, but also makes it a ton of joy to watch.
I salute you sir, Subscribed! Thank you.
Thanks Barbs! Glad you're here with us - Welcome!!!
Luvin your video work Camera Crew, like a batter in batter's box takin a 95 mph pitch and not flinching.
That's a cool and very flattering analogy - Thanks!!!
Your wife is the best rc camera operator,hands down
This looks so good. Flown it in the sim and now want it in IRL. Such a good plane that accommodates all skill levels.
Totally true! She's a GREAT flying, solid plane!!!
Very cool, thank you guys. I don't see any down trees from those storms, I was hoping you guys didn't get hit. I lost a few trees in our woods here in northern Indiana but no damage. We had two confirmed tornados just a few miles to our east.
We filmed BEFORE the storms. We lost some limbs, and a couple days without power...and one hay bale...GONE??? I have about one weekend worth of cleanup, but we fared much better than others. I drove to IL on Tuesday, and it was CRAZY to see the damage ALL the way into IL!!!
"Dont get a close up" Something tells me this was glued and taped previous to this flight. Lol
I ordered one using your link, you and the petrincic bros are the best resources on here. Keep it up!
Thanks! We appreciate you using our links. I love the Petrinicic Bro's too! They're good stuff, no BS, and they share it the way it really goes...sometimes south - LOL ;)
Another great video. I will be watching the unboxing right after these comments.
Late last night I asked your recommendation for a good first EDF jet for a pilot with some experience. This and the Habu SS were your recommendation. Thank you.
At soon to be 65, this jet on 3S and 4S appears to be enough to satisfy my flying likes. So I’d have to lean towards this STS over the SS.
Thank you for your quick reply last night. It was laaaate when I posted my question. You have always been incredible with your help. I know late last Summer I was bugging you a lot before I purchased my 2000mm Beaver.
All that you and Megan are doing for the sport is greatly appreciated. You both are a true blessing.
Looks like the Habu STS are in the future for me. God bless.
I bought this one for my son (that time 10 years old). He was exercising before with drones. This plane was exactly the right one to start with planes. We had 2 serious crahes, but it was easy to fit. Using 2 component glues (e.g. UHU plus 5 min). We bought a much better recharge unit and a stabilizer and stronger accus. He is now nearly 12 and fliying expert mode. The only bad construction is the landing gear. On gras we had many problems with it and reorder spare parts several times. Even the nose gear boke out completely with the frame. But I can absolutly recommend this plane for beginners. And you'll have a lot of fun. Even here in Germany. 😊
Hi Brian, I‘ld like to give you a huge compliment for your always top explaining and flight tutorials.
I‘m not a native speaker in english but your articulation is so clear and not to fast it’s very good to understand and easy to follow you. I love to watch your videos and also a big like to your camera team.
Roland from Germany
I'm so glad you understand everything!!! Thanks for the kind words, and I hope to keep you coming back for more :)
Light on the wing! Holy cow! W/the mild wing sweep, "dogtooth" leading edge helping the stall characteristics (like on the Apprentice) & relatively thick airfoil, it makes a nice mellow jet.. I'd say it deserves a slotted flap upgrade, would make it a STOL jet kinda like a PC-24 or the straight wing Cessna Citations! Good stall characteristics + no percieved torque, no P-factor! So nice, while not being "too much" plane for beginners. Didn't see tip stall/ spin tendencies of swept wing/high aspect ratio(long skinny like Cub, Timber, etc) Bumper nose, lol! I might have to get one!
yep, you can't get it to stall is you land it upside-down with the wind!!! (slight exaggeration)
Thanks to your and RC saylor,s review I bought this for my very first RC jet/aircraft not first jet but first aircraft. Maiden flight no landing gear hand launched on 3s with no problems and no scuffs on landing. Used the simulator for about a month before the maiden and I 100% know I couldn’t get away with the way I went about it with any other jet but your all’s guidance was crucial, thank you!!
Congratulations John! Glad you had such good luck on your first RC Aircraft!
@@BrianPhillipsRC thank you Sir!
Thanks for this Review. I'm a Fan from Germany and after your Videos I decided to buy one Habu STS 70mm as my First plane... And what should I say... First flight in Safe Mode as an absolute beginner and directly 5 perfect landings. Thank you very much for this advise for Beginners👍
Bought one Wednesday and have had it up twice. Awesome plane and is easy to fly. Highly recommend it even to beginners like me.
Couldn't agree more! Great plane! Mostly glad you got up twice - sounds like a young man's game ;)
Awesome video & review guy's my wife fell in love with rc flight learning with the Habu 😎👍🛩
That's awesome!!! So glad to hear she's getting hooked!
I learned how to fly with the Aeroscout 1.1m, and I got confident with Realflight 9. Nice work again sir!
Awesome!!! Glad to hear!
Thanks for this video dude! Out of the things I've flown i have not done jets. Naturally a f16 or a10 is eye candy but like you said I would turn it into a hanger queen due to the stress of landings. Looks like this is the best route to take getting into jets.
You got that right, ALTHOUGH, the A10 ( bit.ly/2P1i286 ) is a GREAT flying, and fairly "easy to land" jet ;)
The F-16's are both pretty tough to land, in my experience, but both have GREAT landing gear ;)
So much of this comes with experience and with a long, wide landing strip ;) - something we don't have - LOL!
Just got one, looking forward to flying this baby! Thanks Brian for your in-depth review, setup and flying fun for this plane and the hobby!
BTW: The "between the sheets" banter between you and the wife are perfect.
Few points to note for others: (1) Make sure the wing hard-points in the body for the wing screws is properly glued into place - mine were but other folks found this was a problem (missing glue - QC issue) and glued them back themselves. (2) You will need to trim the front wheel control horn back a bit to keep it from contacting the plastic housing that holds the servo or it will bind/catch and not work right. HH should use a shorter control horn or just trim it back at the factory. (3) The SMART battery will come without the auto discharge setting turned on - I always set mine to 48Hours (personal preference) to help keep the battery happy. I used the XBC1000 to do this but the new SMART chargers can also do this. (4) Other who fly this plane on grass field have noted grass debris getting sucked into the fan intake and causing real problems - check it often and keep it cleaned out if dirty. Happy flying!
FWIW: Since it comes with the simulator, it would be a real good idea for new pilots to install it and practice a bit on the simulator with this plane BEFORE heading to the field for the first flight on this plane! This is my third plane in my stable (only one crash yet, minor fixes) and that is my plan.
My planes: AeroScout S 1.1M RTF (relearned to fly on it), Conscendo Evolution 1.5M BNF and now the Habu STS RTF. I also have the DX6e radio.
We're glad you enjoy the banter. We try to keep it "otherwise clean", but we don't want to be so prudish that we can't sneak in a laugh from time to time.
yes to your points ;)
Point 4 - As I say, keep your tip clean - This also apply to your intake and exhaust...and thrust tubes - LOL
Your plane progression is good. You're on the way to flying anything you want! Keep at it!!!
Confirmed! This jet trainer is fabulous Brian!
Wow, great and helpful informational video. I will be buying my Eflite Habu very soon and from the maiden flights to the step by step of unboxing is awesome 👌😎. I'm a new rookie and I look forward to following more videos until I become a more advanced pilot. Thanks 😊
Glad it was helpful! You will LOVE this plane! Good luck Brian - keep coming back, and we'll help get you up to speed in no time ;)
Am looking to buy this plane and just stumbled across your channel after typing in reviews. Just want to say excellent job. Most informative unboxing / review I have ever seen. Five thumbs up 👍👍👍👍👍
Welcome aboard! So much more coming too - We literally have thousands of videos for you when you're ready ;)
Thank you Brian for your guidence. I really appreciate it and you.
You're welcome! Glad you're here with us Bruce!
brilliant flight and assembly review brian love this plane. .flown the p51 the fu corsair.the xk 450 the xk 520 hope im ready .thanks loved the in depth step by step build .aswell
Thanks Kelvin! Glad we could help get your wings under you ;)
Great video .. truely made binding my timber turbo easy.. for expo and dual rate..
I have a video for the Turbo Timber :)
Wonderful, now I've got to get one, your my dealer for this addiction lol thanks Bryan
LOL - Glad I got you hooked!!!
Hobby hobby Here i come
yes
Thanks again for your unboxing it's just as good as your flying !
Thank you Johnny!
You seemed very hyped today. I like it.
I'm always excited to see a good plane! This one was really good, and does everything Horizon Hobby set out to do with this plane. I wish ALL planes performed so well!!! Anytime I see a plane that will get more people into the hobby, I get excited ;)
Great video as always! Thank you!
thank YOU!
Thanks for your advice on where to start
Absolutely! More advice here if you need it ;)
Good luck Shane! You CAN DO IT!
Very sharp looking bird .
It sure is!
Just got the plane and i got it put together thanks to u !
So glad we could help you out Riley!
Glad to consider, despite the odd looking gears/decals, it flies fast on 4S! I'm already considering getting my next aircraft for next Christmas (10 months away from now) and this Habu could be my first jet. I just don't have a great eyesight, but I'd try it. We have grass runways here and I'll trust you saying it can do it. Thanks for this other good quality video
You're welcome, and thank you for checking out the videos! This plane is great, the huge landing gear will help with grass for sure!
I hope you'll enjoy it for Christmas 2021 ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC and thanks so much for your reply, you probably spend hours doing so
I'm glad I watched this again because I have struggled with getting mine going. I bought 2 esc and another gps binder Receiver. And still didn't work then before I smashed it into pieces I order another Receiver and I got it all working now. And another wing and cone because it got missed up in shipping. But I was just about to take it out and try to learn to fly. And have a 4s 3200mah and 4s 4000mah charged and ready to go. And u said something about registering with the fda so now I have to try and figure out how to do all that. It's so much to try and learn by yourself with no 1 to help. I try and watch videos as much as I can but it's easier for me to have someone show me and I've got no 1 to help me. So everything I've done so fare is just trying it. But I feel like I've not got much time left and I feel like just giving up on the learning how to fly. But if u have a video or know anyone that does on how to do the registration I just tried and they are wanting to know stuff I don't know what they are even asking. I set account up but I can't figure out how to go about registering your plane to get the number
Don't give up Ryan! The FAA is the bureaucracy...
knowbeforeyoufly.org/home
I hate this crap, but if you want to be totally above board, just look it over...do the minimum to keep out of trouble and pay the $5 fee, put the stupid sticker on the plane (As small as possible, and as hard to see as you can do - Screw these idiots!!!). I don't talk a lot about this, because I just get mad and start throwing things, but it is what it is....
Ohhhhhhhhhh, thats where my manual is!!!! I couldnt find it, thought someone opened it at the shop and took it!!
LOL
@@BrianPhillipsRC I've had bad luck mate, i was screwing in the front wheel and stripped the screw and now i cant get it off so im going ot have to saw into the screw and remove it with a flat head. im afraid to use those same screws now but what choice do i have...
Hey brian picked this up, I’m done for awhile. Keep up the good work.
Awesome! Thank you! Good luck Vince!
Thanks for the great reply I do love it I bought the eachine mini p51 it flies great really menuverable. Thanks for the other links etc and if some people give me bs I don't care I will keep doing it. My wife now says she is a plane widow lol
LOL "Plane widow" - Love it!!! I have one of those too, only I have dragged her into this whole experience ;)
I also have my own disco karaoke business and she is my tech support and roadie lol
beautiful video!
Thank you very much!
Nice One good for beginners and great video you get into detail all the time. Looking forward to the MiG 29 I hope you review I preordered it and I think I’m going with the new spectrum receiver that you put into your 737.
That Rx is a lot of work to setup, but it is so feature packed!!!
Brian Phillips yea your telling me I put one in myAL37 and it took awhile to get it dialed in oscillated a lot on first flight and for some reason my flight modes weren’t working then I figured out that the as3x in function menu dose nothing for that RX only forward programming.
Awesome video dude, great reviews man, keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do! We have thousands more videos waiting for your consumption ;)
I fiberglassed the nose with two carbon rods. It helped with the CG, also I put retracts on it. I had a long runway with no trees for 50 yards.
good idea!
Came across this video 12 days ago, bought it, flew it today for first time. Been 26 years since I flew an rc plane. The 4S 4000mah is so much better, easier to get off the grass. Great videos very informative 👏
Very nice! You are one of our target audience!!! We LOVE to help get people BACK into the hobby! Welcome back to the addiction :)
I recently got the Carbon Cub S 2 and as a first time pilot it went better than I thought, no crashes or anything. My second flight ended early because of a paramotor landing in the same spot I was flying 👌
Cool way to get cut short!!! ;)
Where were you flying💀
@@loganclark2887 At a field next to a school that wasn’t even a ball field lol, talked to the guy and he went back up for a loop to show the works in person since I’d been watching videos online. Really cool guy 👌
Well Brian, you may of been last to the table on this plane,but others weren't so detailed. If i purchase another jet...definitely through your channel. Awesome info as usual.... good job camera crew. 👏
Thank you Crazy Aces! Thank you for coming here when you decide ;)
This plane is SOOO much fin, and super easy to fly. I could see this as a first or second plane for sure!!!
Awesome I see ya finally got it Flys great to I see 👍✌️
I finally got my wing made its a glorious 4ft 6inch length It looks really good amazingly lol I'm starting on the fuelselage next I think I'm going to go with a real simple style I'm not much worried about looks long as its straight ill be happy lol
Thanks for another great vid Brian & Megan aka Camera Crew 🔥👍✌️
Thank YOU Erric!
Just got one. From a member at sacremento area moddelers my rc club it's my first jet it flies awsame. Love it
Good choice! Very fun plane, and super easy to fly. My son and I were just flying ours the other day!
@@BrianPhillipsRClove you channel thanks for all the awsame content
I just love your videos. You are an excellent pilot and your wife is an excellent camera person.
You do a great job with the whole experience. I like how you typically start with the flight and then show the build, along with important details about the planes and electronics etc.
I was wondering about the fact that to get safe to respond while holding the plane upside down, you need to give 25% throttle first. I discovered that by accident recently when I couldn’t get safe to apparently work while going over the plane in my kitchen. Then after giving some throttle I saw that it started working. That was on a BNF I have. However it isn’t necessary to activate safe with the throttle on another plane I have that was using a remote that wasn’t with the plane when I bought it. I don’t know if that has anything to do with it? I have an Aeroscout that I crashed so I purchased another one, a BNF version so I could use the stock remote. I didn’t have to bench test it with the 25% throttle thing first. Safe was working when I took off.
"I was wondering about the fact that to get safe to respond while holding the plane upside down, you need to give 25% throttle first" - Firstly, this is not true. SAFE is on ALL the time that your SAFE Designation switch is in the SAFE position, while AS3X is only activated after you give 25% or more throttle. AS3X is stabilization, but SAFE operates off that same system.
I hope this helps SOME. I don't mean to pick on your question, but rather to help you understand better how it's supposed to work. If you notice a deviation from this, you may have a problem.
SAFE, on older planes defined LEVEL at power up (Upside-down plane would be qualified as the LEVEL position, and when you turn it on while flying along, the plane would try to find LEVEL)...this has changes since the early days of SAFE. NOW, the LEVEL is set at a different time (time of programming) and then will not initiate the whole plane until it's been brought within a few degrees of level (pitch and roll).
BRIAN IS THE BEST TOP GUY TOP ADVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS RC PLANE EXPERT BYE CHOICE MY WING MAN ANYTIME 😊
Thanks so much Lawrence! We really appreciate your kind words!
Is it just me or does he sound like Jack Black at times? Hehehe
LOL - I get that all the time ;)
🤣🤣🤣🤣 A little Bit!
Some say JB sounds like BP.
I can’t unhear it now
its jack black says it as he sees it hahahaha! isnt cariboo a moose ? i bet you get that all the time lol
I am picking this up, and I also plan on getting the A10 and Green P51D for when I get good enough. My plan is to get the BNF with a NX6 and a Smart Charger (or 2)
NICE! Sounds like a GREAT plan!!!
The A10 is a wonderful plane too, but the "Green P-51" - not sure what plane this is???
Took off and was in beginner mode the jet wouldn’t let me turn hard, “because of beginner mode” and boom flew right into a tree. Spent 4 hours trying to get it down repaired the damage. Thanks beginner mode! Time for round two! This time on intermediate! Trees in my area are spaced out just the same as Brian’s Phillips property in the video.
Oh no!!! That's a real bummer, but welcome to the RC experience - LOL ;)
So glad you're learning from the issue. This is how you'll get where you want to be! Good luck The Real K.
Definitely going to order this from your link as soon as they come in stock!! I can’t wait. You seriously hyped me up for this plane. Two planes I’m going to buy and probably throw the carbon cub away then LOL, is this Habu and e cirrus SR22T.
Don't throw it away!!!!!!!!!!! Fly it to death, which can be SUPER fun!!!
You will LOVE both planes...
Cirrus SR22T 1.5m bit.ly/3fKjO60
Habu STS 70mm RTF - bit.ly/3fRaLj7
Thank you for following the links, when you get ready to order. We REALLY appreciate you doing it. These decisions help keep our channel viable!!!
You know you guys keep pushing this playing and I love it and I like you guys are great but I got to wait a month to get it
The wait will be tough, but this plane is worth the wait!!! So many good planes right now to choose from, but this plane provides such a GOOD flying experience. I wish you luck waiting!!!
Oh!...Mr Brian Phillips... as I might have mentioned previously I'm pretty new to RC flying. and I've been having a blast with my first two planes. both trainer's.. flying has now become instinctive to me and the planes now do what I want them to do... but I'm ready for the next step.. having watched all your brill reviews on larger trainer's ..the choice for plane no3 is endless...you have convinced me to stick with horizon hobbies as a brand. all their gear seems to be the bizz... and I've fell in love with the Habu.. thank you so much for your great honest reviews .it really is appreciated... plane no 3 is going to be the Habu rtf . I reckon for what you get in the box is pure VMF... especially the included flight sim. .. kind regards Dave..😁👍
I'm very glad to hear Dave! This is a GREAT next step for you, given you're getting the hang of your first two trainers. When you've mastered this plane, you will have another notch in your belt!
Good luck, and enjoy Dave!!!
@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks Brian.. I've learnt so much from your brill videos. it's well and truly set me up for the road ahead.. also I noticed you mentioned NASCAR... I happen to be a UK short oval commentator... if ever you get to visit the UK please look us up and give us a visit trackside ect... kind regards Dave Lawday... "The Rolling Thunder Show". Thanks again...👍🏁
Hello, GREAT review
Thanks
Thanks for watching! This one was super fun to film!
I'm not sure why I'm asking about the 6s I don't even have a plane yet I've watched all your videos even the tractor and insect ones your funny and your wife is very nice and pretty also but back to your videos and all the planes you review and build I can't make up my mind. Lol??? Keep them coming and hopefully I'll pull the ...trigger .. soon!! thanks for the time you and your wife put into this.
We really appreciate your kind comments. It is very tough when you are first starting as there are a million options. Let me give you a few good choices...
Description - Purchase - Videos
Habu STS 70mm RTF - bit.ly/38Kilv1 - th-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc5fYbIobNAtMUz2EoT7FGLl.html
Apprentice 1.5m RTF bit.ly/2OIjVHd - th-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc4LA2ldEUZQMVWkJpCslxRc.html
Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF bit.ly/3bS2r3O - th-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc4Y9gQ5S22B_3SXmtqylcmM.html
T-28 Trojan 1.1m bit.ly/3eOh9Lk - th-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc6-_gHuXM6a1Nf_2nRxrmlc.html
Apprentice Mini RTF bit.ly/2OIjVHd - th-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc43Qw4KNOOfzt14n6ZBo3LS.html
Sport Cub S2 UMX bit.ly/3cDYUW1 - th-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc5gY8qX_x8kAJq3glGMXjDy.html
AeroScout 1.1m - bit.ly/30MNn1c - th-cam.com/video/vfZZQXx7jU4/w-d-xo.html
...If you pick from this short list, you're going to be more likely to have success. Keep in mind, flying is going to be hard when you first start no matter what. That's one of the main things we try to do on this channel, help you get through the first steps.
We're really glad to have you! Hope you stay tuned. Good luck!
I have seen so many videos of this plane and I ordered the PNP version over a month ago. Horizon said that it was supposed to be delivered this month and now it says back ordered! I have really been looking forward to this plane but I guess I'll have to keep waiting. Anyway, love the video and can't wait until mine finally arrives. It will be my first edf jet and I feel confident being able to fly it after watching all these videos. Great video as usual Brian, look forward to the next one.
Just wanted to add update. After I made the initial comment my Habu arrived this afternoon while I was at work. Now I am really excited to get this set up and get her up in the air. I'm hoping to maiden it this weekend, weather permitting.
SEE!!!!! Gotta backorder with HH, they come through when you LEAST expect it ;) I'm so happy for you. I know the feeling of the plane waiting at home!!!
Good luck!!!
Hello Brian and Mrs Megan aka camera crew. Awesome build and flights. Would be great if it came bind and fly version. But it is what it is. I would like to see Mrs Megan at the sticks and fly with you. Well done guy and gal lol. As always. Keep flying you guys. Just having fun RC'n with friends and family members
I agree. I was super weirded out at Horizon's decision to offer a PNF on this plane...BUT...if they offered it BNF, there would be so much stuff included that really only makes sense in a RTF, if you ask me. I think they should just make a RTF, and a BNF with only an AR637TA.
One of the interesting parts of working with Horizon Hobby is hearing their rationale for making some of these moves, and it's kinda crazy how tough it is to try to keep hobby enthusiasts happy. There's about 1000 different types of RC fanatics, and they do a pretty good job at keeping the masses at bay ;)
Maidened mine tonight. If u watch all the vids on the Habu everyone says how it may be a great or the best trainer and stuff. This thing is by far the easiest plane I’ve ever flown. I started on a CG Eaglet 50 a few years ago 😜. No comparison. ...Delta Ray for our little playground area. No comparison. Seriously. I got maybe 4 minutes, cause never had to slow it down. It is so friggin easy to fly. I will definitely teach my little girls to fly on this one. One flight and I’m already searching for Habu mods lol!!
Nice call Brian!!
I'm glad you mentioned your Eaglet - My Dad had one and crashed it after accidentally turning off the Transmitter mid flight!!! This was an informative experience in my RC "upbringing" :)
This plane is AWESOME, and a GREAT trainer!
@@BrianPhillipsRC My buddy and I rubber banded a smoke bomb thing I bought from Tower to the bott of the fuse. Late 80s probably. Was the size of stick of dynamite, i lit it, started the plane i could no longer see and was it absolutely brilliant for a few minutes! Then burned through the fuse and burned the rx. Watched it fly away! Lol
Hi Brian
First off the bat..... Cought a glimpse of the film crews HAND.... NICE NAILS..... she's getting daring perhaps a foot next?? Nice jet as normal good quality piloting... How about a HOOK AND A BUNGEE ON THE RUN WAY.... NOW THAT'S GOT TO BE A FIRST
YOU 2 STAY WELL
Brian
Thanks brian! She has graced the "other side" of the camera ;)
This plane lands in such a short distance, but arrester cables would be really fun. Maybe we should do this...hummm
@@BrianPhillipsRC That would be awesome to see You could put the hook on a retractable rod so its not hanging down throughout the flight & take off Great idea other Brian 😁👍✌️
Great reply, I Appreciate it! I would think such a pretty jet would be for a A old lady but I can put some custom made Jet nuts to drag the run way! I have a sweet set up ,better than some patch of grass the called there Air Field Thanks Again
Nothing like a pair of nuts to drag the runway...watch out for the arester lines!!!
@@BrianPhillipsRC Sir Yet Sir
Yes
I'm really liking this jet. In beginner mode flies similar to my Aeroscout. Being a little picky, battery straps aren't the greatest. 👍🐃
Totally agree - I don't want to fail to mention it because those stupid little things can make for a less enjoyable flight experience....but definitely won't make or break a decision for or against a plane for me.
This plane is to easy for you. I'll take it off your hands lol! Great video
LOL - good one!!!
Of course when you post review, the plane goes on back order until Christmas.
Until Christmas?!??! WHAT!!!
i bought me a Habu. going to have a lot of fun.
Awesome! Good luck Bart - she's a great plane, and wonderful to learn EDF flying. Just keep in mind, when you're flying in SAFE, If you will be, make sure you have LOADS of space.
I bought one based on your review.
That's awesome!!!
The flashing purple light flashes once for a percentage and twice for another range. Then three flashes. Gave mine to my co-workers kid.
Cool, thanks!
Heads up to people building this. I did a maiden and almost crashed because it wanted to loop evene in safe.
Pay atyention when Brian plugs in the rudder and elevator in the tail section.
He said it felt like the plug came out very easy.
That was the problem. You really have to push hard on the connectors. I used one nail on each side and pushed hard. It went further inn.
Thanks for a great review! Tried to buy using your referral but the US seller won't ship to UK so had to buy from Australia. This video is so helpful - if you sell planes you'd be mad not to want you to do a review.
Bummer, if you want to buy from this link, you should be able to order, even in the UK...but thanks for trying!
Tower Hobbies bit.ly/2XqHt45
It's the master link, so then you just navigate to the plane...but they ship world wide ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC oh no, I'd of loved to have done that. Next time.
Put together a most fun list, that would be excellent for your viewers
It would be way too long ;)
Mine is on order, and YES we want to see the Camera Crew fly it!!!!!!
Still trying!!! My son flew it, and he landed it three times too!
Nice flying, as usual!! Now, with 8 prop planes bought and flown extensively in 4 months, I've been eyeballing EDF's. Eflite's got some real cool EDF's, for sure.....but this one is just fugly! LOL! I'll admit, I'm not at all turned on by "fake" or non-scale aircraft in general...stuff that doesn't exist in real life. This one takes the cake but I'm sure it will be a hit with some. I think I'm back looking at the Eflite A-10 after seeing this one. If your'e gonna do a jet, it should be a bad-ass one!
Dude - I'm with you on the Fugly, but you gotta fly her. It's a game changer!!! The regular Habu was pretty decent looking, but this one is altered to be better flying...thus the Fugly. This landing gear puts the "F" in Fugly ;) LOL
BUT it flies like a DREAM!!!
Man! It even hauls on 3 cells!
Came across your channel by accident but LOVE how you explain things...wordy yes....but worth every minute. Learning on Apprentice STS and looking for a second plane. You make me want all of them but any thoughts? I too started on the Sport Cub S
I also want all of them ;)
If I'm not wordy, I don't know WHAT I am - LOL!!!
Here's the short list of RTF planes by Horizon Hobby I've been pushing. They're all good for their own reasons, but I like to say, is it too much to get both (replace "Both" with "All of them" in this case - LOL)
Habu STS 70mm RTF - bit.ly/3fRaLj7
Apprentice 1.5m RTF bit.ly/2CfTCBY
Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF bit.ly/32UawRn
Apprentice Mini RTF bit.ly/2B3VsoR
Sport Cub S UMX RTF bit.ly/2OqnYUK
Glad you're here with us Bill; Welcome!!!
Can I ask which 4s battery you would recommend for this plane please, Brian? Love your channel - it’s definitely helped me in progressing as a new addition to this immersive hobby!
Nice! I'm glad you're here to follow along!!!
As for 4S 4000mAh SMART Lipo - bit.ly/3l5Npdv
This is Lee again, I would also like a list of what the components I need from Specktrum to make it like the RTF model.
NX8 would be a great platform for you to grow into, for sure...
BUT if you want all the features, you pretty much have to buy the RTF.
Here's what you need to get flying, but it's NOT going to be the "SAME" as the RTF, for your information....
NX8 (Transmitter) - bit.ly/2Ji3vCA
AR637T (Receiver) - bit.ly/3pW3u86
Habu (PNF) - bit.ly/3ruXiEu
4000mAh 3S 30C SMART Lipo - bit.ly/3htyd8J
4000mAh 4S 30C SMART Lipo - bit.ly/2KDuTeS
S2100 AC Dual Charger - bit.ly/3mUCtPG
...you will be very well served getting the NX8 now, but you might still find that it's cheaper to buy the RTF and then just get the 4S Battery at a later time, and consider upgrading just the Transmitter later on too.
Habu RTF - bit.ly/2KYuDH9
Keep in mind, this one comes with a cheaper charger, and a DXs, which WILL work, but not as good. It will however, be setup for almost immediate use, which is good for a beginner.
Well the bunggee hast to be a first on YT. Plus your touch down will have to be bang on with a 2 point landing
I think it would be super fun, but was flying it again tonight, twice through the 4000mAh 4S and was slipping in under the power lines for some GORGEOUS landings!!! Move the lipo back an inch or more, and WOW, she'll high alpha right into a perfect landing, almost every time!!! This plane is sooooo well behaved!!!
Pretty complex plane to build, compared to some other RTF or PNP. I do like that there is no glue needed. Btw, nice landing at 13:11
I thought this plane was SUPER easy to put together and fast too! That landing was nice ;) This plane just behaves so well!!!
Nice plane but for this price it should have retractable gears. On another note, I got my glasses, very happy with the suggestion. THANK YOU!
I think Retracts would be nice, but beginners can't generally handle that added complexity, however, these gear are SUPER ugly!!!
Fly it once, and you'll forget about the cartoon gear immediately ;) Plus, the Nose gear is so huge and ugly, it's like a second rudder - LOL, but seriously.
YES GOING ON MY WISH LIST YHANK'S
Hope that was a typo - LOL!!!!!! ;)
Because Hanks is better than Franks. LOL.
Hey Brian Love my Habu my wife actually started flying with this jet hint hint Mrs.Phillips lol, great video I've actually been watching your loooonnnggg videos I just had foot surgery and I'm milking my wife's papering lol Thanks great video
See, that's why we made them LOOOONG, since we knew we'd have a captive audience ;) Hope you get your foot back up to speed soon! Maybe you can fly RF 9.5???? ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC good point we enjoy watching your videos also I have a boot I'm just being lazy building rc trucks lol
Cool man
I love when you say “come on man”when you find a mess-up so-crazy 😀👍
😂
Lmfao 😁
Common Meighn - You KNOW, the THING!
Sold my F-15 after one flight and bought this. Was so pissed that I had run a 4s 2200mAh 50c to 0% in 2½ minutes with a 75% throttle push... decided after I landed is dead that it was junk...
Hopefully I can run my 4s 3200mAh packs from my June nite and get at least 5 minutes of flight time...
Great video... as Always thank you for the "hole" information...
Sorry you had a bunk lip! Did they (Horizon Hobby) get you taken care of???
@@BrianPhillipsRC not sure I am following you.
Mine arrived with “dings” in the wings and tail, and just wouldn’t fly right. Anything under 3/4 throttle and it wanted to nose dive. But,...Horizon Hobby stepped up and is sending me a brand new one. What do you think about adding flaps and/or retracts to it. Too heavy?
...just to update..2 months after ordering,...the new Habu arrived, but the tx wasn’t zip-tied, so it bounced around during shipping destroying the wing. Somehow two separate orders went in for a replacement wing and they arrived a day apart. BOTH had serious damage to the ailerons. I don’t know what to do!
The wing that had the major damage has the best ailerons, so I’m seriously thinking about cutting them off and using them on the newest wing.
btw, the replacement wings didn’t have any decals or electronics. I have to take the servos, push rods, and horns off the old wing and install them in a wing with no decals. RTF...not!
I'm sorry this all happened to you Chris. Seems you've used up all the bad luck ;)
Thanks for the video on this jet. What was the mAh on the 4S you used? Any idea what would be max mAh would be on this plane?
I honestly can't remember, but I know I say it in the beginning of the video...I thought it was 4000mah ish, max.
Mine arrived today. It must have been a Monday at the factory. Wing bolt holes are not aligned (can't get both the span-wise bolts in, only one or the other), nose wheel linkages needed a complete redo. What should have been 15 minutes of assembly took hours. I'd send it back but Horizon wouldn't be able to do anything in under 3 weeks according to the email they sent me. I'll probably have to cut out one of the wing bolt fittings and re-install it in new foam. I expected better than this. Hope it flies well.
I bought the NX8 last month and just bought the Habu STS PNP and all the stuff the RTR minus the Transmitter to get it going. About how long do you suggest a beginner stay in beginner mode? I know it's about your comfort level but I don't want to develop bad habits from staying in beginner mode to long.
SAFE will keep you from making massive mistakes, but if you're comfortable, I'd use it ONLY for help on landings, and when you wind yourself disoriented. Then you can make all the fun maneuvers, and just fly her how it feels good. I think the quicker you get OUT of SAFE, the better, but don't be afraid to use it when you want to have some piece of mind, or if it's really windy to help you get back to the ground. Don't let people try to rush you into doing it. It's 100% up to you. Now-a-days, you can have SAFE on almost any plane, so there's nothing stopping you from getting used to it, and taking FULL advantage of it's help.
Good luck!
Hey Brian I was just curious when on take off is it best to not apply elevator up until it gets to speed .. ? Like does riding full elevator from
Start of take off slow my acceleration actually making myself need more run way ? Smaller planes haven’t exposed my bad technique yet tell now . Thanks
Do not pull up on the elevator at all. Let the plane lift into the air... If you have SAFE ON, you will just need to apply full throttle, and the plane will take off, since there's some UP elevator mixed into the throttle.
BUT, when dealing with more difficult to fly planes, the rule of thumb is to get flying...don't force it, or you'll stall on takeoff. This plane, however, will not be that hard - don't over think it ;) Just give her some power and you'll be set!!!
Good luck Rory!
Hello
for the transport of the jet we just disassembled the wing each time? Thanks
I don't ever take it apart, but I also don't transport it. Some might need too, but not a huge plane either...sits pretty short.
Hi Brian, I bought the Habu RTF. Really enjoy it. Question for you or maybe other owners. I have been experiencing radio brown outs while out guessing maybe 100-150 yards out with this kit. No response for about 5-10 seconds holding right stick and radio in air panicking....then all the sudden it comes back and makes turn. I didn’t think pcm radios would be susceptible to this? Very scary and has occurred multiple times. Have you experienced this? Also, habu was horribly factory trimmed. Put in EXP Mode, centered trims and adjusted surfaces flat with power on. Now switching to experience mode is seamless in air. Really concerned about drop outs. I’m assuming the DX6s has same output 2.4ghz pcm signal power as more expensive radios....or is this a cheapie rig? Internal Antennas look good though near all that noisey switching controller noise. Thoughts? Thanks, Paul Sacramento CA
I think you may be hitting the PANIC button. If you do, the plane will IGNORE your input while it "corrects". See if you can establish if this is in fact what's happening to you. If NOT, please get with Horizon Hobby. They need to help you get this resolved.
I have NOT had this happen, and I wouldn't put up with it....to scary!!!
That type of problem will end up in trouble, but I suspect HH will help you resolve the issue.
Just made my first couple of flights. But the last one wasn't so pretty. The front gear came off, including the ring that the gear/scoop cover screws into. The plastic ring that was pre glued in place from the factory. What type glue/adhesive do I re-glue that on with?
I would do Muclilage, OR CA, but BE CAREFULL...don't get adhesive in the collar where it spins around.
Kicker amzn.to/2CQf24D
CA Med amzn.to/2D0x18i
CA Med Foam Safe amzn.to/2E2l29z
CA Thin Foam Safe amzn.to/2COE6sw
Mucilage bit.ly/3fdfzQp
HH Stuff
CA Foam Safe bit.ly/30UbDPL
Kicker bit.ly/2PRd5Mm
Like Mucilage bit.ly/30RNnh0
@@BrianPhillipsRC Won't CA eat the foam?
@@BrianPhillipsRC I tried some CA (Purple Label) on some test pieces, and it ate part of the foam up. Tried some Zap canopy glue on a test pieces, and some CA Foam safe on some test pieces. As noted the purple ate some foam up, the zap and CA safe did ok. I also tested some clear Gorilla Glue, which I ended up using. Here's a fan suggestion: do a video on repair, glue options and how to. And, ya give me a shout out...lol!!
I noticed you pay a lot of attention to center in your controls which is good because then you don't have to give much trim when you're flying it good video I'm going to buy the plug-in fly though but I really like that jet do they make a bind and fly in the habu cuz I don't need another radioPS2 you learn a lot of stuff on your channel especially beginners and you never quit learning anyway
I'm sorry, but they're only doing RTF and PNF....mostly because the complexity of the aid systems on this, and the Carbon Cub S2, they figure a PNF customer will just use an AR636 or an AR637T...
TOUGH BIRD TO FLY BRIAN!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
No, it's Super Easy!!!
Hey Brian, great video! I'm fresh off of a Durafly tundra that recently met its demise after several months of great flying. What would you recommend next?
So many good choices!?!?
It would be unfair to leave one out ;)
Aircraft
A-10 Thunderbolt 64mm bit.ly/2CCiFPp
Aero Commander UMX bit.ly/38Zo8fn
Apprentice 1.5m bit.ly/2CfTCBY
Apprentice Mini bit.ly/2B3VsoR
Air Tractor 1.5m bit.ly/32q8tnY
Carbon-Z Cub SS 2.1m bit.ly/2OqQllK
Carbon Cub S2 1.3m - bit.ly/32UawRn
Conscendo Evolution 1.5m bit.ly/2DPmW2F
Citation Longitude UMX bit.ly/3950LRt
Cirrus SR22T 1.5m bit.ly/3fKjO60
EC-1500 Twin 1.5m bit.ly/3j8ODDK
F-16 70mm Thunderbird bit.ly/3fxi1Bi
F4U-4 Corsair 1.2m bit.ly/30jJUGy
Habu STS 70mm bit.ly/3fRaLj7
Night Timber X 1.2m bit.ly/2CB9I9d
Turbo Timber 1.5m bit.ly/2CiTmSB
Turbo Timber UMX bit.ly/3fxTDQd
P-51D 1.2m June Nite bit.ly/30hC9ku
P-51D 1.5m Mustang bit.ly/2CB6l22
P-47 Razorback 1.2m bit.ly/3j8NXhG
T-28 Trojan 1.2m bit.ly/32oGSnc
Sport Cub S UMX bit.ly/2OqnYUK
Inductrix bit.ly/3fBIjlS
Viper 1.1m bit.ly/2Osevfw
Twin Otter 1.2m bit.ly/2Zvn5AI
Mini Convergence VTOL bit.ly/3h8u2xl
Ultrix UMX bit.ly/2OpYAi2
Ultimate 3D bit.ly/310pzrl
Maule M-7 1.5m bit.ly/2Wrj1zz
Today kids jack black is gonna sell this plane.
LOL ;)
Does it have a return to home function? Biggest problem with Hubu, since a long time, loosing visual on the plane. RTH is fantastic!
The Habu STS (3S & 4S trainer) does if you add GPS option, which I don't recommend. This is the STS...the new 4S & 6S "Ev0" just has SAFE Select, so it's supports less options, since it would be a strange option for a more "advanced" RC pilot.
I really suggest if you're having difficulty with orientation, get the sun BEHIND you...this is a HUGE part of the problem for most newer (and experienced) pilots. If you fly like I do, a lot of the time, you have to "wiggle" the plane to see what the orientation is, or just get lucky. This too, is another helpful trick. you can wiggle the lesser of dangerous controls...the ailerons or elevator...but just make sure you know for certain what your "out" will be BEFORE you try it. Remember - you can cut throttle and just slow the plane down to almost a crawl, if you need it with this plane.
Keep at it, and you'll start to have a much easier time. This take TIME and some help from a good set of eyes, if you have this luxury. I had to by my eye-sight ;) LOL