I fly this plane on 4S 2200mAh and 2700mAh almost exclusively. I'm still using the stock 40A Predator ESC and other than not having telemetry, it's amazing. It's SUPER affordable as a PNP. I've kept the Reflex V2 in it and I'm using an AR620, which is also very affordable. The 2 piece fuselage is an excellent space saver and the having the servo leads not run through a quick connector also helps keep the cost down. My only issue with this plane is the tail wheel sounding like a dumpster rolling down 2 flights of stairs while taxiing on pavement. I've found that stuffing some dense packing foam into the rudder/tailwheel crevice silenced that right the hell up. I think this plane is an incredible value and a great platform for expanding a beginner's hobby experience. Fishing a few servo cables through the fuse is worth it for those of us that are barely getting by, but have a dire NEED to fly RC planes. FMS gets a big 👍 from me on this one. Thanks for talking me out of putting an Avian ESC in mine, though 👍 Maybe I'll save up or ask Santa for an AR637T, so I can get telemetry, though 👍
I will try 4S on mine also and maybe it will become as fun as he Arrows Bigfoot. I just hope cooling is enough as I burnt out the motor on my Ranger 1220 with 4S pushing it hard.
@@SunriseRCAviator I just checked the charge cycles on both of my 4s batteries. I’ve got about 100 flights with this plane (it’s my only 4S plane) since May. No over heating issues so far. Most of my flights have been on hot summer days (80’s&90’s degrees F ). Maybe yours will be just as good!! 👍🏼
@@AL-RCjunkie I just ordered this plane and trying to figure out extra batteries. Could you recommend a better battery than stock - one that's still safe to run? A link to the product would be helpful as I'm still learning - THANK YOU
@@jmonintwo TH-cam is kind of an asshole about links in comments. So, if you go to BrianPhillipsRC’s website, scroll down to the Horizon Hobby link and click “shop HH products- you’ll want to type Spektrum smart 4s 2200mAh lipo batteries. If you don’t already have one, get the S150 or S155 smart charger also. If you’re just starting out, these are the easiest and most reliable Lipo batteries I’ve used. And if you haven’t already, start watching BrianPhillips RC on TH-cam- a lot! Search his playlists for this plane. He did it as a Ready To Fly. So I followed his 1.7m Supercub video while building my PnP 1.3m size plane. Was just flying it yesterday, in fact. I’ve upgraded all of the tech since my original comment. It’s such a great plane. Good luck. 👍🏼
I general I don't think it makes any difference on how a plane handles. But it makes it much easier for me having every plane with the same feature set. My FMS 1.7 Super Cub I only added a plain receiver so that might interest you.
It’s the 1700 mm for me because it’s just so much fun 4s power it flys fast and slow but 1300 mm great plane to fit in the boot of your car and take on holiday and have some fun 🛩🤙🏻🇬🇧
Try some SMC Racing Li HV batteries. Having the extra voltage wakes this plane up. Modification will be needed on the hatch to squeeze the 4s pack in . 3600 mAh 75 C . Like a Super Cub on nitrogen. Zoom zoom
Pretty sure the floats for the 1700 are bigger than the entire 1300. My t-28 has that alarm it drives me crazy but I can't figure out how to shut it off
After the first round of flights I did an auto config in telemetry and that appears to have solved it. Sometimes there's a bit odd things happening with Spektrum stuff.
Great review. Thank you for the information. I am excited to receive mine soon.
You will love it!
I fly this plane on 4S 2200mAh and 2700mAh almost exclusively. I'm still using the stock 40A Predator ESC and other than not having telemetry, it's amazing. It's SUPER affordable as a PNP. I've kept the Reflex V2 in it and I'm using an AR620, which is also very affordable. The 2 piece fuselage is an excellent space saver and the having the servo leads not run through a quick connector also helps keep the cost down. My only issue with this plane is the tail wheel sounding like a dumpster rolling down 2 flights of stairs while taxiing on pavement. I've found that stuffing some dense packing foam into the rudder/tailwheel crevice silenced that right the hell up.
I think this plane is an incredible value and a great platform for expanding a beginner's hobby experience. Fishing a few servo cables through the fuse is worth it for those of us that are barely getting by, but have a dire NEED to fly RC planes. FMS gets a big 👍 from me on this one.
Thanks for talking me out of putting an Avian ESC in mine, though 👍
Maybe I'll save up or ask Santa for an AR637T, so I can get telemetry, though 👍
I will try 4S on mine also and maybe it will become as fun as he Arrows Bigfoot. I just hope cooling is enough as I burnt out the motor on my Ranger 1220 with 4S pushing it hard.
@@SunriseRCAviator
I just checked the charge cycles on both of my 4s batteries. I’ve got about 100 flights with this plane (it’s my only 4S plane) since May. No over heating issues so far. Most of my flights have been on hot summer days (80’s&90’s degrees F ). Maybe yours will be just as good!! 👍🏼
Cool! I'll do 4s on the next round of flights. @@AL-RCjunkie
@@AL-RCjunkie I just ordered this plane and trying to figure out extra batteries. Could you recommend a better battery than stock - one that's still safe to run? A link to the product would be helpful as I'm still learning - THANK YOU
@@jmonintwo
TH-cam is kind of an asshole about links in comments.
So, if you go to BrianPhillipsRC’s website, scroll down to the Horizon Hobby link and click “shop HH products- you’ll want to type Spektrum smart 4s 2200mAh lipo batteries. If you don’t already have one, get the S150 or S155 smart charger also.
If you’re just starting out, these are the easiest and most reliable Lipo batteries I’ve used.
And if you haven’t already, start watching BrianPhillips RC on TH-cam- a lot! Search his playlists for this plane. He did it as a Ready To Fly. So I followed his 1.7m Supercub video while building my PnP 1.3m size plane.
Was just flying it yesterday, in fact. I’ve upgraded all of the tech since my original comment. It’s such a great plane. Good luck. 👍🏼
In general, it would be nice to have your review on the stock (ESC and Reflex V2) setup, as that is what most of us will use.
I general I don't think it makes any difference on how a plane handles. But it makes it much easier for me having every plane with the same feature set. My FMS 1.7 Super Cub I only added a plain receiver so that might interest you.
Nice flying hopefully it comes back in stock
Thanks!
Stock shortage on many planes right now. I also hope we'll start to see things in stock soon.
Very informative video plus great flying.
Thanks! I'm glad you found it informative.
great info!
I'm glad you found it useful!
It’s the 1700 mm for me because it’s just so much fun 4s power it flys fast and slow but 1300 mm great plane to fit in the boot of your car and take on holiday and have some fun 🛩🤙🏻🇬🇧
Same for me. That 1700 is hard to beat.
Try some SMC Racing Li HV batteries. Having the extra voltage wakes this plane up. Modification will be needed on the hatch to squeeze the 4s pack in . 3600 mAh 75 C . Like a Super Cub on nitrogen. Zoom zoom
I think she does fine even on regular Lipos but it does sound cool with a nitro cub.
Great looking plane,beautiful day to fly,and awesome flying 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the kind words! It was a great day.
I'd consider buying this plane if I caught it on sale.
You will like it!
You gotta love a Cub. Such great flying planes! Great job man!
A Cub is always a Cub and they are great! Now I wish for more Clipped Wing Cub foamies to be released!
Pretty sure the floats for the 1700 are bigger than the entire 1300. My t-28 has that alarm it drives me crazy but I can't figure out how to shut it off
After the first round of flights I did an auto config in telemetry and that appears to have solved it. Sometimes there's a bit odd things happening with Spektrum stuff.
good review and flight looks like a easy build and do like the beefy landing gear and a nice size to load in my vechicle 😀
Thanks it is a very nice one.
If you had to choose between the king fisher, tundra or this....
This!
One of each 😂
Please no music
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