Ordered my second Night Radian via your channel. After a full day of slope soaring on some bumps in front of my home....My dog distracted me with a bark. So now ... the Eagles have my Night Radian which can easily be seen from the field I fly . I have a permanent reminder to pay attention or pay Brian. ;-)
Hi Guys! Another great video.A friend I fly with turned me onto this plane, he loves it. He took it way up, I'm guessing 350 to 400ft. Killed the motor than spent the next 10 minutes flying lazy large circles. back to Earth. He got to 10ft off the deck, hit the throttle ....rinse and repeat. I ordered mine via your link this morning. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Hi Brian Megan. You 2 are so blessed with the sun sets... My radian most I've got out of it is 90min but that's including dead stick gliding on a 2200 75c. Its NOT FLYING ITS MEDITATION WITH WINGS Brian
I am absoluut a fan of slow flying. I love soaring rc. Finding thermals. So much fun. Love your vids. Also compliments to your camera-team, the best, most steady, ever. You are a lucky rc pilot!
I just stopped by here to use your link on my way to pick up my 3rd Night Radian. The first one met an early demise in an eagle's nest. The second taught me what I needed to get up to speed flying RC. Sadly, the fuse is a wee bit shorter and bent like and "S" and sports all the blemishes any newbie will do. Damn these things can take a beating. Still flies great! These sailplanes are everything you say and more! #3 is going to get flaps. I've got 200 acres to fly around. When the conditions are right, it's hell to land. I can get the plane coming at me a ½ mile away 10 feet in the air. Hands off...By the time it gets to me its over 100 feet+. I now know when the eagles, hawks and vultures are out, there's a pretty good chance of losing the plane. The thermals here are so good. Just having an absolute ball!
I have the flight test gen 1 of this plane . Longest flight was with a 4mph wind at midnight . Barely used any throttle she flew for over 40 minutes ! Such a cool plane to look at in the sky at night !!
I used the original Radian from Parkzone 10 Years ago. I love this plane. Specially for beginners like me after a 10 Year Pause. And the Lights look so beautiful in sunset.
I have a similar glider called a Topic 400 I bought in 2002, after watching this video I want to get it back in the air. Your sunset is my sunrise here in UK 🇬🇧
When it comes to flying, and training, your channel comes first. I learn a lot through you guys working with HORIZON HOBBY is a experience, and with that being said so much for the sailors. 😉⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks William, and really appreciate your picking US, but honestly, we're not trying to take anything away from Nate and Abby. They have their audience, and do their thing, but I have to pick on Nate once in a while, since he's an even bigger dork than me.
I didn’t think it was possible but I got my orientation messed up with my night timber and couldn’t get it figured out for the life of me. I never lost control of the plane even though I found the plane at 1am slightly over 2 miles from my house. We looked with drones for a bit and then we just drove down roads and eventually found it 2miles away in a ditch with zero damage. Took it home and flew 2 more batteries. You have got to really really mess things up bad before you lose signal. Lol
I need to watch this again! I have the same problem with SAFE not assigning to a switch on my 1.2m June Nite. TY Brian, hopefully that little "trick" you did in the radio will work with my DX6e.
@@BrianPhillipsRC I had problems assigning SAFE to a switch on my Apprentice on my DX9 a few weeks ago. I'm saving this video for the way you used F-Mode to work around not being able to turn SAFE off!! GREAT video as always Brian!! I'd love to see Megan fly this plane... Looks like it might be relaxing for her..
I use my Radian as a back up for F5J and Eres competitions. Stripped down, no ASX / Safe, no lights, minimal stickers and a small battery to balance. I have flown in some very windy conditions where I would not fly other gliders mostly because a Radian is easily replaced or repaired. It is not a winner against high tech but at least you get some points. It is easy and fun to fly so get one now!
I laughed the entire video. The Hay Pile in the front yard was a giggle. "There's a trick for catching it too! (Splat) And that is, slam it right into the ground." Rotf.
Several guys at our field have them, at the monthly meeting they all fly them at dusk. Really cool. I just bought my second Conscendo (dont ask) and love that, so I know I am going to love this one too once I make the move.
gai Brian, all of your video's are wonderful & well explained. I wonder why HH did not include flaps on this version....and will you? Can Megan repeat the crash for us to see?? (LOL)
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - don't use locktite if you're using nylocks. It'll break down the nylon, and if you get it on your plastic, it'll make it weak!!! If you want to make it work, just drip a tiny bit of ca and thread her in there ;)
LOL - Megan crashes on the UMX one ;) Coming soon - it was a bit frustrating for us, since I was filming and I MISSED most of it - please don't kill me - LOL!
@@BrianPhillipsRC the replacement LED set for the Night Radian fit onto my Turbo Timber perfectly with all the needed extensions included. I have lights on every surface and four on and inside the fuse I personally like this light kit better than my Night Timber X’s boring white, built in kit. Only tiny mod I did was to trim the end off of the power input plug so my 4s balance plug would fit in the 3s receptacle. It definitely turns heads when it’s flying
@@matttownsend3069 Boring white built in lights on night timber?....you sir have offended me beyond mere slurs, the thing looks like a ghost or apparition up there for christ sakes!...I used to hear the neighbors kids scream in horror at the thing until they figured out it was the "moderate beer drinker" with the loud dirt bikes flying that thing in the dark! Good day kind sir🧐🤔😂
@@DanN-hp9lj compared to my flying discotech they’re pretty boring, but still a cool plane. I love my Night Timber and the way it glows, but my Turbo Timber looks like a Night Timber on acid!!!lol.
@@matttownsend3069 I bet it does look all phsycadelic with that light kit...I might get one and rig it to an aeroscout I dont use much. The easier and slower the plane flies (for me anyway) the funner it is at night, so far I havent had trouble landing the night timber in the dark because those huge flaps slow it to a crawl, I have 200 to 300 feet of dirt road to land on with trees, fences, and grape vines all over the place, Im thinking about getting one of those camel water packs and fill it with Coors just for the landings😂...its a regular obstacle course out here, I need something to unjangle my nerves for these dark landings😂😂
This is a beautiful bird! Love it & i want one definately! What would be awesome is to see a real single engine plane such as a cessna of somekind or a piper flying overhead with these colorful LED's all over it! Throttle to get airborn & the rest is just joyride flying. Thankya Brian "BOUNCE" Phillips & Camera Crew Phillips for sharing this video!!!
You're welcome! Soon we'll be working on our full scale runway in the back...we bought the neighbors property, and now we start that part of our adventure ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC Awesome!!!Good for you guys. we'll be waiting to see the new runway project! Would love to see 6a paint it all up like q U S. Navy aircraft carrier flight deck!!!
This thing is so much fun and relaxing, I installed the Wingnut LED controller in mine so I can scroll through different light patterns with my radio, awesome night flyer!
You do! This plane is a fun plane to fly, but it's easy, and while the night light show is very fun, you will quickly get bored of flying this particular plane....I'd get the Conscendo Evo for a more exciting, but not as cool light flight show. Conscendo Evo bit.ly/3bVtYkM Radian bit.ly/2Xmly1d
Get the J Bower light controller. It has all 100 + patterns. The wing nut controller has only 18 different patterns but the coolest thing is that the lights flash red and green on the wingtips. It does have a very real but you cannot hook it up to your receiver to get telemetry back to your radio which is stupid. Choose which one you like I have them both. I prefer the 100 plus patterns
I have this glider and if I remember right to set the SAFE switch all switches should be at 100% travel when you set the SAFE. Then you can set the high and low rates etc after that.
Yep, but this plane was a bit of a nuance...I had to do it in Forward Programming - weird! Not a problem, except it wasn't covered in the manual. No biggie, we got her figured out ;)
Just ordered this plane. I’ve never flown a 3 channel I don’t believe unless it was one of my son’s little jet RC’s. So does the wing shape make it bank with the rudder input? Also was hoping it was EPO foam and not EPS, haven’t found the answer to that yet. Great video, you all rock, way to go. As always, great work by Meagan aka camera crew!
I just bought this today. I was very close to buying the CONSCENDO EVOLUTION 1.5, but i had to go with this one, including a 3S 11,1V 2200mAh 30C. The next battery is going to be a 1800mAh. I really hope i made the right choice.
I have a 12 year old Radian which has logged hundreds of hours. same motor..original parts ..except a prop replacement. Have specked it out so may times my observer had to use binoculars..to get me back. Before the 400 ft. rule of course.😁
Great Video!! I just got a used one of these and Me and my buddy flew them together tonight. They look so cool. At the start of the video, you mentioned "cutting out the plastic" to see the LEDs better. Are you referring to cutting the decals or is there additional plastic you need to cut out?
Nice vid Brian & "Camera Crew"! I have the same plane and purchased 3 weeks ago. 32:16 What I did before I used tape is...on the tail used 2 straight pins about 1 inch apart on each side where the plastic is on the rear stabilizer. Got the straight pin warm with a lighter and pushed it thru, then cut off the excess underneath and optionally placed a dab of CA/hot glue on the needle head. It's an old trick from the modelers magazines from the past. I fly mine with the Radiomaster TX16S and am having trouble trying to get the SAFE switch active on CH5, or any for that matter? It's no big deal I've been flying since 1986 but would like to have the option incase I want to train someone or let them fly? I followed another TH-camr "Props & Wheels" video step by step no luck? I think it has to do with Spektrum's AR631 RX? Guys were not having issues with the older RX's like the AR636A which work on the TX16S without issues. If anyone uses the TX16S and has the "AR631" SAFE Select working on a switch please post for me. Thanks!
Great idea with the push pin! I like it!!! I don't know if you can go as low as channel 5 for SAFE assignment....but wasn't this plane the one that we had to assign inside FORWARD PROGRAMMING???? Check out the radio setup part and see ;) I just talked to a guy at a plant I work at as part of my day job, and he said there's a Lua Script that can be used to allow you to emulate getting into and out of FORWARD PROGRAMMING. The new Rx'es (AR631 / AR637T..and some others) use FORWARD PROGRAMMING to setup all the SAFE and AS3X features. This plane was the first and only that we had to get into to assign SAFE SELECT to a switch.
@@BrianPhillipsRC Sure I watched the whole video and towards the end I saw you successfully get the SAFE working using the Forward Programming option. I have tried the lua script and it has the forward programming but it won't recognize the AR631. It shows RX Unknown_1E v2.38.4 in the bottom screen of the menu. when I click on the Gyro Settings it opens to Unknown_1F9 followed with many more unknowns...LOL Unknown_8001: 1, Unknown_1D7:0, Unknown_1DC: 1, Unknown_DA:0, and Unknown_1F9: 0 at the bottom of the page???? Guess I have my work cut out...Thanks so much for the reply!
Brilliant video, as usual. Thank you both. Question: Conscendo Evolution vs. new night Radian? Which one if only one? OK, so we already have the Conscendo Evolution, so why buy the night Radian too? Just for the night lights? (which are really cool of course...)
I flew my a-10 around 6:30 am . The sun hasn’t fully rise and I lost the plane. I think it’s on a building roof cuz I could not find it. For anyone reading this buy a plane with lights if you like to fly at twilight or morning hours. The weather and wind is best at those time for beginners. I ordered another a-10. Lesson learned.
I bought a Night Radian after watching this video and I've had about 6 flights so far. It's a great plane. A couple of questions: 1) when mixing your rudder and ailerons, is there a way to limit the travel of the servo? I have an NX8 and if you use both controls it goes beyond 100%. 2) do you mix in any down elevator with the throttle? Mine likes to pitch up like crazy under full throttle and yours doesn't seem to do that. Thanks!
1) I did less for the aileron to rudder mix....like 50% or so just to be careful, but you could also setup the absolute position in the SERVO SETUP area....but that's only if you're REALLY concerned. 2) No mix for the down elevator to throttle. I've done this before, but not on this plane.
I just got my Night Radian and was wondering if I shud try to copy the same settings u so speedily set on ur NX SPEKTRUM radio to my DX9. Because I don’t really see any need for dual rates of this plane. Do YOIU ever actually use rates when flying this plane? Why? Thanks
I purchased this plane. Will be assembling it this weekend. But unfortunately I purchased 3 G2 batteries that were in the link when I ordered it. Now I gotta order new batteries....
No, you can still use them...just use a second battery for the balance plug. You can use a SMALL or big battery. It's no problem, IF you have one of course. P.S. HH is working on an adapter for this too. Sorry about the confusion!
Well thank you Brian! I actually contacted Horizon Hobby and they said they're going to reimburse me for the batteries and don't bother sending mine back. Awesome company with great customer service. I ordered 1 battery with a balance lead.
@@BrianPhillipsRC Why ferrite bead is used? Ferrite beads prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) in two directions: from a device or to a device. A conductive cable acts as an antenna - if the device produces radio-frequency energy, this can be transmitted through the cable, which acts as an unintentional radiator.
I might have missed something by skipping forward bits but....since its only rudder and elevator are you putting the rudder to the channel where ailerons would be?...just asking because (for me) it would feel weird doing all turning with left stick. I have a night timber x but that plane looks even brighter...I love freaking out the neighbors with these😆
Ok well that answered that towards the end of video...youre 50/50 rudder/aileron mix....right?, Good video as always too! always good to know theres some normal dudes who like flying these things too!....joined a flying club for awhile and ran into some really doozies boy! deadly serious ya know! like they were piloting F35's off the USS hardcore! 😂😂...kinda of takes the fun out of it doncha know....I bet youve been known to have a beer (or 6,7,8?) Too.....don't answer that! you may tarnish your pure reputation😆
Regarding my "Pure reputation" - Hilarious! You're thinking on NATE - LOL!!!!!!!! As for having 6 or 7 or 8....well, we'll leave that to your imagination ;) As for mix, yep, I just want to be able to use either stick to make the plane roll and yaw ;) This is just a preference thing. Also, I find it WIERD that when a plane is 3 channel, the RUDDER is on the RIGHT stick (mode 2).
@@BrianPhillipsRC No I wasnt referring to that proper british chap who destroys everything he gets his paws on....but now that you mention it, he is kind of pure..like a snow white colt...or perhaps an uncut diamond in the rough. OR hes on the frayed ends of sanity...time will tell. Anyway....I was thinking of getting this night radian and learned a lot from your vid, I dont really like the no ailerons or flaps business but it looks like it flies well anyway...Id mostly fly it in the dark anyhow for the lightshow. Any thoughts on how to slow it down for landing? Im only on five acres and 200 feet of dirt driveway with trees on either end. That opterra is almost impossible to land here without using the wild oats as a net, and that radian looks like a similar glide.
Hi. Thanks for another great video. Can I ask for a quick bit of advice please? I love the idea of the cool night lights on this but I feel that maybe the 1.5m Conscendo Evolution might suit my needs more (first glider, interested in slope soaring, higher wind tolerance maybe(?), robust to put in the back of the car without dismantling). Which would be your recommendation? Thanks in advance
You're right on. The Conscendo Evo would be a better overall choice, but no lights ;( bprc.me/Conscendo bprc.me/Radian Radian is gonna be better for super calm evening flights, but will fly well in non-dark environments too...just that it's a 3CH plane, which is somewhat unusual now-a-days.
@BrianPhillipsRC ... I really appreciate the response mate. I'm very experienced in RC cars but just getting into planes. I've been binge watching your material (and one or two others) for the last month! 😀 I love how your videos start with the demo flight, and then, if one is seriously thinking about that model, goes into an ultra deep dive to go through everything. Keep up the good work buddy! 👍 Greetings from the UK
Wait, did I just hear that correctly? Brian: “Just ram it all the way in…just shove it in as deep as you can and she’ll be happy.” Wife: “Something like that.” th-cam.com/video/op71T5ObHAs/w-d-xo.html
Brian, I noticed you use the left stick to control the rudder. Default is the right stock controls the rudder and elevator. How did you switch rudder control to left stck?
It's a pain trying to connect the Wing's light cable to the unit. So I added a 3 or 4 inch servo extension coming from the light unit. Much easier to connect and disconnect when I have to take the wing off
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Hi Brian, Thank you for the great video, information, and all. The plane is just great. My 8-year-old son loves to fly it and lands even better than me. :) I couldn't find the answer anywhere to the following question: What is the sense of connecting the LED light control to Channel 5 - as per the manual -? There is no information in the manual on how to change the LED light config during the flight. In one of your videos, you also mentioned that there is no connection between the LED control and the receiver. I also watched your YT Video on how to install the Wingnut LED controller and I guess I go for it if I find it in Europe.
Hey man keep up the good wk. I really enjoy your channel. I have a question for you buddy? I am a novice r/c pilot, and I think I am confident enough to get this for first big r/c plane. My question is I don't have enough room in my car travel fully assembled. What specifically in your opinion would make this r/c plane assembled and disassemble easy. I think you mentioned extension. If so what kind? .....again thank you so much for your videos and your expertise.
Extensions like these ( bit.ly/3kK0U2X ) would make it easier to take the wing on and off... Longer means you can leave them PLUGGED IN, then just pull the wing off and put it on the side of the fuselage. Works nicely, but you might want to disconnect them at the wing roots and leave them plugged into that little breakout board. (Or these... amzn.to/3gVRMY1 ...which would give you some variety for whatever length you want them to be)
Will this work with a DXS transmitter? I just bought the DXS for my UMX Radian, but the compatibility list for the DXS does not list the Night Radian as compatible, yet a couple Amazon reviewers state they use it without issue? Perhaps the lights just won't work with this controller? Thanks for any input!
Brian, I would appreciate your thoughts. I purchased a Night Radian and attempted to assemble it prior to watching your video. I noticed you had a slight amount of difficulty with the wing spar insertion. However, not nearly as much as I have with mine. It remains unassembled at this moment because I wasn't able to get the spar to insert completely in either wing half. Both wings, if you inspect closely now have indentions from my grasping it so hard. I have had some that were extremely snug and required considerable effort, but never a plan where the most penetration (pardon the expression) was about 2 inches short of hitting the stop. It's a good thing that our night flight was cancelled due to weather so I didn't attempt to assemble this at the field. Any ideas? I am a great fan and am still waiting for the role reversal where you are the camera crew. :-)
Okay, might need to get the lube out (please also pardon the expression, and I'm serious...but still LOL) OR Sometimes I have to smooth them with a SOFT SANDING BLOCK (like these amzn.to/3zL6SqG ), but ONLY DO IT WITH GLOVES ON - this Carbon Fiber will make you itch like you've got poison ivy... Make sure you clean up the dust ASAP so you don't breath it...it's bad for you, and can cause massive health problems if you inhale the dust...FYI...if you're not already aware.
The only two things I do hate about this beautiful airplane is the pinch hinges and that you have to tape the elevator on. Otherwise it's just like the flight test version except for the decals and safe select and telemetry.
I gatta get this 💪 those light are official . by the way do you know what 8mm up/down low rates is on duel rates ? I don't know what that mean for rates
They're talking about the amount of THROW on the control surface, for the particular rates... So instead of expressing the precentage for high at 100% and low at 70%, they'll show it in MM of deflection.
Hi Brian,I need to know how hard it is to remove the wing for transport? I would like to fly this plane this winter over the ice covered lakes in Nh! What do you think?
Hi Brian. I was gifted The new Night Radian. My horizontal stab/elevator is very stiff. I don't think the servo will able to move the elevator. I tried to bend at the hinge line and it barely moves. Any suggestion ? Thank you! Merry Christmas!
That's not good! I'd probably just get in there and see what's going on. You'll have to disconnect the control rod, of course, then you can move it back and forth (up and down) until it's freed up. If it still gives you the heebe-jeebies, then you can just cut it and install CA hinges or what I like to call finger hinges (links below for clarity)... CA Hinges - amzn.to/3jmueQg Finger Hinges - amzn.to/3HSaVZ6 Flat Hinges - amzn.to/3Whd1pK OR just cut it off and use TAPE...loads of RC enthusiast use Blenderm Tape - amzn.to/3hFZglw Hope this helps. I don't think you'll have to do it, but if you're nervous, it's not a hard undertaking.
For someone who is new to RC radio setup is challenging. You go through setup of the radio and control surfaces way to fast. Do you have a beginner tutorial for newbies
@@BrianPhillipsRC Oh...interesting. Forgive me for my ignorance. I am jumping back in the hobby after a 10 year break!! Thank you for the quick reply man. Great video by the way. I'm about to maiden mine this Saturday! We're having a night fly event out at my club. Excited!
@@BrianPhillipsRC Yeh, the intial tape it came with did not stay. Did not seem to be sticky enough to hold it in place. Since the blenderm tape, works like a dream.
If you do it right, it's not a biggie, but I'm not that great at catching. Some of my fellow TH-camrs can catch much larger planes, much easier ;) I'm still getting the hang of it! It's super fun too - you gotta try it!
Would this make a first good plane/glider? I've never flown before but I kinda love everything about this model plane, seems like I could get one set up for about $500-700
I wouldn't get this particular glider as a first plane, but it would be a fine plane as a first "batch" of planes, if that makes sense...probably won't make sense until you're hooked like me ;) As for beginner planes, this plane would not be the worst option...only that it's pretty heavy for a glider, and you can get simpler sail planes that might help you get a "feel" first. Also, this is a 3 Channel (elevator, rudder, throttle), and I think you should be trying to fly with all the "primary" flight controls (elevator, rudder, ailerons, throttle) before you try a 3 CH...which does probably go in the face of loads of advice from others from "back in the day" but to be frank, you can get a lot of help from systems like SAFE, and have an easier time of avoiding TREES and stuff like that if you get a 4 ch, plus the SAFE (auto-leveling) and AS3X (Stabilization) will make the plane fly a straighter line, and keep under control better...hence the "new" advice - hope this makes sense...but if you like this plane, no reason you couldn't get it now, and just put it in the rotation of your trainers...I just want you to get the BEST bang for your buck, and find success...then it will translate to generally WHATEVER you want...might be a year or two, but it will happen, if you fly enough. Don't discount this year to two-years of trainers...you will LOVE IT. It's the hardest part of the hobby, but it's not just hard, it's super rewarding. It's amazing, as an adult, being in a position where you need to ask for help, seek tons of advice, and still just more or less suck at doing something that you really want to do...it's like being a kid, except you get the adult credit card to fund it ;) ANNNND the Credit Card bill ;( - but really, if you're anything like me, this too will help direct your path. If you're not a lotto winner, you won't have an unlimited budget - we'll try to help you get the best shot at success. Remember, many try, but loads fail - It's usually because they act on bad advice (sad, but true). Here's our list of beginner planes - www.brianphillipsrc.com/beginnerplanes And / OR bprc.me/Radian Charger Choices... Cheap / get me by - something to start with - www.dpbolvw.net/click-9240406-15735260?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Fs155-g2-1x55w-ac-smart-charger%2FSPMXC2050.html This is where I tell people to go if they think they're in it for the long haul - www.tkqlhce.com/click-9240406-15735260?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Fs2200-g2-ac-2x200w-smart-charger%2FSPMXC2010.html Battery - check at the top of the video description of each plane you find, and we have links there for you. Good luck, and thanks for the question!
@@BrianPhillipsRC Awesome quick response with detail, much appreciated.......... I saw the E-flight night radian 2.0 meter at a local hobby shop the other day and really liked the light feature for low light flying and the fact that its a power glider means longer flight times (15-30min on a single battery? ). I Just started researching what I would need, ( the plane, 2 batteries, 1 charger, and a remote controller $500-700, does this sound about right for this set up?) Ive never owned or flown an RC plane/glider before so Im just researching everything at this point, but a new hobby would be awesome if the cost vs fun factor measures out........
Is it the LED lights that make you want this plane? If ni, I would suggest another sail plane. 2 2-meter wingspan is going to require a lot of space. I'm in the same boat as you but started out with a cheap Chinese sailplane with a 70 cm wingspan and 250 grams. The XK A800. I think you can get that for $110 ish and it is RTF- ready to fly so it comes with everything. Be prepared to crash a lot. I owned 3 of those planes and ended up giving the 3rd plane to my buddy. I now have an Apprentice STS I bought as an RTF trainer. You "only" need a battery and charger. I love my plane. It came with a Spectrum dxS transmitter. Not the best one but way better than a cheap Chinese one. I paid around $420 in Denmark and around $87 for a 3300mAh battery and charger. The plane is perfect for beginners and you can grow with it since it has SAFE technology. 1.5 wingspan and weighs around 1400 grams minus the battery. It can take a lot of wind. Check my channel, I got a video where I fly at 20 mph, but not filmed very well. I hope it helps. I'm a beginner myself :) My next plane is going to be a 1.5 meter E-Flite Conscendo sail plane ( I think). @@chrisdeeulio1204
@@Wings_of_foam Yah the ability to fly at night with the lights and the long flight times per battery (15-30min) make it very appealing......... just wondering if it's gonna cost more than about $500-700 for it all set up properly
@@chrisdeeulio1204 Sorry, I just saw your comment now. Strange. No notifications from yt. I am actually going for this plane instead of the Conscendo. Hmm, I live in Denmark and everything is more expensive. Did you buy a plane? If you buy a RTF, it comes with a transmitter. I have the Spektrum DXs, so I can buy this plane for $294. I still need to buy a battery ( Doesnt cost so much) . You can buy a cheap charger. Just make sure it can use 3-4 cells and a high enough amp. I got the Reactor 600 which is great. I think you can get this plane, battery and a charger for under $500. If you can find a used transmitter, you're good to go. Again, I'm sorry for the late response. I hope you got your plane!
It does. You can use a second battery. They are working on an adapter too...not out yet, but can be built super easy. Funny you say this too, since I said the SAME thing to them too - LOL
Infrequently and few anymore - the occasional passerby or the guy who sold us the land is always into it. Weused to draw crowds of children at the parks. We've had cops, firemen, adults, and children all stop at different times to watch. We had neighbors that would bring their out of town guests over for a show from time to time in our old neighborhood.
Dallas - please check with the feds. I hate doing the devil's work... KnowBeforeYouFly.org/hugewasteoftaxpayermoneyandembarrasinglystupidpolicy#9879045342 oops...wrong link... KnowBeforeYouFly.org
I bought 2 3D planes from Eflite only to destroy them because im wait too amateur for them. So this and my STS apprentice are my new go to and i haven't flown the radian yet
I too, would like a more advanced sail plane. They had a 4.7M ASW20 not too long ago, under the Hangar 9 line, but way too expensive for the average joe ;)
Ordered my second Night Radian via your channel. After a full day of slope soaring on some bumps in front of my home....My dog distracted me with a bark. So now ... the Eagles have my Night Radian which can easily be seen from the field I fly . I have a permanent reminder to pay attention or pay Brian. ;-)
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Hi Guys! Another great video.A friend I fly with turned me onto this plane, he loves it. He took it way up, I'm guessing 350 to 400ft. Killed the motor than spent the next 10 minutes flying lazy large circles. back to Earth. He got to 10ft off the deck, hit the throttle ....rinse and repeat. I ordered mine via your link this morning. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Hi Brian Megan.
You 2 are so blessed with the sun sets... My radian most I've got out of it is 90min but that's including dead stick gliding on a 2200 75c.
Its NOT FLYING ITS
MEDITATION WITH WINGS
Brian
LOL - nice ;)
I am absoluut a fan of slow flying. I love soaring rc. Finding thermals. So much fun. Love your vids. Also compliments to your camera-team, the best, most steady, ever. You are a lucky rc pilot!
I just stopped by here to use your link on my way to pick up my 3rd Night Radian. The first one met an early demise in an eagle's nest. The second taught me what I needed to get up to speed flying RC. Sadly, the fuse is a wee bit shorter and bent like and "S" and sports all the blemishes any newbie will do. Damn these things can take a beating. Still flies great! These sailplanes are everything you say and more! #3 is going to get flaps. I've got 200 acres to fly around. When the conditions are right, it's hell to land. I can get the plane coming at me a ½ mile away 10 feet in the air. Hands off...By the time it gets to me its over 100 feet+. I now know when the eagles, hawks and vultures are out, there's a pretty good chance of losing the plane. The thermals here are so good. Just having an absolute ball!
AWESOMENESS!!! Glad to hear you're enjoying yourself!!!
I have the flight test gen 1 of this plane . Longest flight was with a 4mph wind at midnight . Barely used any throttle she flew for over 40 minutes ! Such a cool plane to look at in the sky at night !!
SWEET! I think I got about 30 minutes on my evening flight for the kids - very cool!
My wife and I watch atleast one video per day! Needing a new house to room all these planes, lol! Great channel!!!
Thanks so much for watching them together!!! We're glad you're here with us!
I used the original Radian from Parkzone 10 Years ago. I love this plane. Specially for beginners like me after a 10 Year Pause. And the Lights look so beautiful in sunset.
Very cool! Great plane for sure!
I have a similar glider called a Topic 400 I bought in 2002, after watching this video I want to get it back in the air. Your sunset is my sunrise here in UK 🇬🇧
Nice! Glad to prompt you back into the skies ;)
When it comes to flying, and training, your channel comes first. I learn a lot through you guys working with HORIZON HOBBY is a experience, and with that being said so much for the sailors. 😉⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I like them both! However I personally prefer the shorter videos
Thanks William, and really appreciate your picking US, but honestly, we're not trying to take anything away from Nate and Abby. They have their audience, and do their thing, but I have to pick on Nate once in a while, since he's an even bigger dork than me.
IMPACT RC - Me too - LOL, but we do it long for a bunch of people who asked for it that way ;)
I didn’t think it was possible but I got my orientation messed up with my night timber and couldn’t get it figured out for the life of me. I never lost control of the plane even though I found the plane at 1am slightly over 2 miles from my house. We looked with drones for a bit and then we just drove down roads and eventually found it 2miles away in a ditch with zero damage. Took it home and flew 2 more batteries. You have got to really really mess things up bad before you lose signal. Lol
AMAZING!!! So glad it was lit up like a shooting star ;)
Gonna have to press x for doubt for spektrum having that range especially though houses/trees
Definitely NOT a lame video and great job camera crew !
Thanks Johnny! Glad to hear you thought it was cool - relaxing planes don't make for such an exciting video, but still GREAT plane ;)
Taking mine to a night party in our Paragliding top landing paddock on Saturday. Fun times love it👌
Have fun!
She looks so great at night. Orsum👍🏻Noting wrong with a calm and slow video.
True!
I need to watch this again! I have the same problem with SAFE not assigning to a switch on my 1.2m June Nite. TY Brian, hopefully that little "trick" you did in the radio will work with my DX6e.
If you don't have FORWARD PROGRAMMING, update your firmware, fyi ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC I had problems assigning SAFE to a switch on my Apprentice on my DX9 a few weeks ago. I'm saving this video for the way you used F-Mode to work around not being able to turn SAFE off!! GREAT video as always Brian!! I'd love to see Megan fly this plane... Looks like it might be relaxing for her..
One of the most beautiful Models HH has produced.. imho !
It is amazing, and with the WingNutTec light kit, it's AMAZING!
@@BrianPhillipsRC now we need a conscendo with lights and wingnut!
I use my Radian as a back up for F5J and Eres competitions. Stripped down, no ASX / Safe, no lights, minimal stickers and a small battery to balance. I have flown in some very windy conditions where I would not fly other gliders mostly because a Radian is easily replaced or repaired. It is not a winner against high tech but at least you get some points. It is easy and fun to fly so get one now!
Agreed. I think the LED's make it a night time show stopper ;)
I laughed the entire video. The Hay Pile in the front yard was a giggle. "There's a trick for catching it too! (Splat) And that is, slam it right into the ground." Rotf.
As always...you fly awesome! Love this plane. Have one but have not flown it yet. You rock Brian!
Several guys at our field have them, at the monthly meeting they all fly them at dusk. Really cool. I just bought my second Conscendo (dont ask) and love that, so I know I am going to love this one too once I make the move.
Awesome! So cool in the PITCH BLACK on a dark night, the ground lights up like day time!!!
@@BrianPhillipsRC yeah you should see 6 of them up at once, sofa king cool!
Your camera "crew" does a fantastic job! I tried to video a friend's flight once... Once!!!
Totally! She is great, and it's so much harder than it looks!!!
Wonderful Brian & Megan, i have ordered it 3 weeks & waiting, so this is very timely indeed!
PS: two things i will do on assembly.
1: drop of loctite on each prop screw
2: white gaffa tape on tail replacing the tape
gai Brian, all of your video's are wonderful & well explained. I wonder why HH did not include flaps on this version....and will you? Can Megan repeat the crash for us to see?? (LOL)
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - don't use locktite if you're using nylocks. It'll break down the nylon, and if you get it on your plastic, it'll make it weak!!!
If you want to make it work, just drip a tiny bit of ca and thread her in there ;)
LOL - Megan crashes on the UMX one ;) Coming soon - it was a bit frustrating for us, since I was filming and I MISSED most of it - please don't kill me - LOL!
Many thanks for the Tip Brian . I wont buy any locktite. Will put a smidgeon of ca
I love my night radian,I fly almost every weekend.
The Night Radian lights look great on my Turbo Timber. Glad they’re available as replacement parts!!
Sweet! I would like them on other planes too!
@@BrianPhillipsRC the replacement LED set for the Night Radian fit onto my Turbo Timber perfectly with all the needed extensions included. I have lights on every surface and four on and inside the fuse I personally like this light kit better than my Night Timber X’s boring white, built in kit. Only tiny mod I did was to trim the end off of the power input plug so my 4s balance plug would fit in the 3s receptacle. It definitely turns heads when it’s flying
@@matttownsend3069 Boring white built in lights on night timber?....you sir have offended me beyond mere slurs, the thing looks like a ghost or apparition up there for christ sakes!...I used to hear the neighbors kids scream in horror at the thing until they figured out it was the "moderate beer drinker" with the loud dirt bikes flying that thing in the dark! Good day kind sir🧐🤔😂
@@DanN-hp9lj compared to my flying discotech they’re pretty boring, but still a cool plane. I love my Night Timber and the way it glows, but my Turbo Timber looks like a Night Timber on acid!!!lol.
@@matttownsend3069 I bet it does look all phsycadelic with that light kit...I might get one and rig it to an aeroscout I dont use much. The easier and slower the plane flies (for me anyway) the funner it is at night, so far I havent had trouble landing the night timber in the dark because those huge flaps slow it to a crawl, I have 200 to 300 feet of dirt road to land on with trees, fences, and grape vines all over the place, Im thinking about getting one of those camel water packs and fill it with Coors just for the landings😂...its a regular obstacle course out here, I need something to unjangle my nerves for these dark landings😂😂
This is a beautiful bird! Love it & i want one definately! What would be awesome is to see a real single engine plane such as a cessna of somekind or a piper
flying overhead with these colorful LED's all over it! Throttle to get airborn & the rest is just joyride flying. Thankya Brian "BOUNCE" Phillips & Camera Crew Phillips for sharing this video!!!
You're welcome! Soon we'll be working on our full scale runway in the back...we bought the neighbors property, and now we start that part of our adventure ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC Awesome!!!Good for you guys. we'll be waiting to see the new runway project! Would love to see 6a paint it all up like q U S. Navy aircraft carrier flight deck!!!
Just purchased one of these two weeks or so ago, should have waited till you reviewed!
I'm glad you got one Dale!
If only I could stay up late enough!
Thank you for the videos!
This thing is so much fun and relaxing, I installed the Wingnut LED controller in mine so I can scroll through different light patterns with my radio, awesome night flyer!
SWEEEEET - I want to do that too, but haven't yet.
Can you explain about the "Wingnut LED controller" is this a programing process or an actual device?
No programming needed and no soldering needed
How do you do this? I want to be able to control the leds from the remote also
Great video. The plane shows up perfect on camera.
Thanks! Glad you could see what we were seeing! So cool at night!
HI BRIAN IT LOOKS SO AMAZING FLYING OVER THE SUN SET. IVE TAKEN A PICTURE OFF THE SCREEN AND HAVE PRINTED IT AND OH BOY IT LOOKS SO SO COOL SIR
It sure is! Should see one in person, the ground lights up and it's quite the scene!!!
Brian:
Thanks for this video. As always you 2 are the best.
Thanks again!!!
I've been wanting this! Glad to see it here.
Thanks Mike! Glad you found it here too ;)
I'm not big on 3 channel planes either but this one is one I would pick if I was going with a 3 channel plane Awesome vid guy's love the lights 🔥👍✌️
Thanks, and TOTALLY agree ;)
Another great video! Haven't flown mine yet, but hopefully soon!
Do it! So much fun!!!!
Thanks Brian a great review about a great plane. The original Radian was a great plane too.
Thanks, and agreed!
That is so damn kool, I fly drones and never flew a plane, I now have to learn!!
You do! This plane is a fun plane to fly, but it's easy, and while the night light show is very fun, you will quickly get bored of flying this particular plane....I'd get the Conscendo Evo for a more exciting, but not as cool light flight show.
Conscendo Evo bit.ly/3bVtYkM
Radian bit.ly/2Xmly1d
Wish HH would make the G2's operate the lights via soft switch thru the esc/receiver/transmitter...
Get the wingnut controller, controlled from the xmitter and can use g2 batteries
It’s the only thing that’s missing other than an audio party mix 🎉
John - looking into one now ;) Thanks for the heads up!
Get the J Bower light controller.
It has all 100 + patterns.
The wing nut controller has only 18 different patterns but the coolest thing is that the lights flash red and green on the wingtips.
It does have a very real but you cannot hook it up to your receiver to get telemetry back to your radio which is stupid.
Choose which one you like I have them both.
I prefer the 100 plus patterns
Top video as always, and I just love that cat! We need more cats on your videos please! :)
We can feature the cats some more for you :)
@@BrianPhillipsRC yeayaaahhh!! :)
I have this glider and if I remember right to set the SAFE switch all switches should be at 100% travel when you set the SAFE. Then you can set the high and low rates etc after that.
Yep, but this plane was a bit of a nuance...I had to do it in Forward Programming - weird! Not a problem, except it wasn't covered in the manual. No biggie, we got her figured out ;)
Just ordered this plane. I’ve never flown a 3 channel I don’t believe unless it was one of my son’s little jet RC’s. So does the wing shape make it bank with the rudder input?
Also was hoping it was EPO foam and not EPS, haven’t found the answer to that yet.
Great video, you all rock, way to go.
As always, great work by Meagan aka camera crew!
I just bought this today. I was very close to buying the CONSCENDO EVOLUTION 1.5, but i had to go with this one, including a 3S 11,1V 2200mAh 30C.
The next battery is going to be a 1800mAh.
I really hope i made the right choice.
The filming is Great!!!
Megan ("camera crew") is good, but DARK is so hard!!! Thanks Pat ;)
I have a 12 year old Radian which has logged hundreds of hours. same motor..original parts ..except a prop replacement.
Have specked it out so may times my observer had to use binoculars..to get me back. Before the 400 ft. rule of course.😁
You mean, you flew for hours at 399 feet. I do the same!!! ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC yes....exaclty... 399.99999999 feet. Using my trusty Estes rocket altimeter.
I still love the cat tree video.
LOL - Awesome!!!!
Very cool foamy plane... Im very surprised-thats very agille with only rudder and elevator... Good engineering work.
Great Video!! I just got a used one of these and Me and my buddy flew them together tonight. They look so cool.
At the start of the video, you mentioned "cutting out the plastic" to see the LEDs better. Are you referring to cutting the decals or is there additional plastic you need to cut out?
yes, and I did ;) Just the parts that are blue, and worked perfectly.
Nice vid Brian & "Camera Crew"! I have the same plane and purchased 3 weeks ago. 32:16 What I did before I used tape is...on the tail used 2 straight pins about 1 inch apart on each side where the plastic is on the rear stabilizer. Got the straight pin warm with a lighter and pushed it thru, then cut off the excess underneath and optionally placed a dab of CA/hot glue on the needle head. It's an old trick from the modelers magazines from the past. I fly mine with the Radiomaster TX16S and am having trouble trying to get the SAFE switch active on CH5, or any for that matter? It's no big deal I've been flying since 1986 but would like to have the option incase I want to train someone or let them fly? I followed another TH-camr "Props & Wheels" video step by step no luck? I think it has to do with Spektrum's AR631 RX? Guys were not having issues with the older RX's like the AR636A which work on the TX16S without issues. If anyone uses the TX16S and has the "AR631" SAFE Select working on a switch please post for me. Thanks!
Great idea with the push pin! I like it!!! I don't know if you can go as low as channel 5 for SAFE assignment....but wasn't this plane the one that we had to assign inside FORWARD PROGRAMMING???? Check out the radio setup part and see ;)
I just talked to a guy at a plant I work at as part of my day job, and he said there's a Lua Script that can be used to allow you to emulate getting into and out of FORWARD PROGRAMMING.
The new Rx'es (AR631 / AR637T..and some others) use FORWARD PROGRAMMING to setup all the SAFE and AS3X features. This plane was the first and only that we had to get into to assign SAFE SELECT to a switch.
@@BrianPhillipsRC Sure I watched the whole video and towards the end I saw you successfully get the SAFE working using the Forward Programming option. I have tried the lua script and it has the forward programming but it won't recognize the AR631. It shows RX Unknown_1E v2.38.4 in the bottom screen of the menu. when I click on the Gyro Settings it opens to Unknown_1F9 followed with many more unknowns...LOL Unknown_8001: 1, Unknown_1D7:0, Unknown_1DC: 1, Unknown_DA:0, and Unknown_1F9: 0 at the bottom of the page???? Guess I have my work cut out...Thanks so much for the reply!
Good one Brian and c/c, I enjoy all your videos.
Thanks so much!
Brilliant video, as usual. Thank you both. Question: Conscendo Evolution vs. new night Radian? Which one if only one? OK, so we already have the Conscendo Evolution, so why buy the night Radian too? Just for the night lights? (which are really cool of course...)
I'd rather fly the Concsendo Evo, but if it's NIGHT, reverse the answer ;)
Still sounds like jack black. Want this plane all the more now.
Thanks John!
@1:10:50.......... 30 minute flight time on a single batterie, that is amazing
That is pretty awesome!!!
I flew my a-10 around 6:30 am . The sun hasn’t fully rise and I lost the plane. I think it’s on a building roof cuz I could not find it. For anyone reading this buy a plane with lights if you like to fly at twilight or morning hours. The weather and wind is best at those time for beginners. I ordered another a-10. Lesson learned.
OUCH - sorry to hear this Oliver. The twin 64mm??!?! or the UMX - please say UMX!!!
@@BrianPhillipsRC The UMX
I bought a Night Radian after watching this video and I've had about 6 flights so far. It's a great plane.
A couple of questions: 1) when mixing your rudder and ailerons, is there a way to limit the travel of the servo? I have an NX8 and if you use both controls it goes beyond 100%.
2) do you mix in any down elevator with the throttle? Mine likes to pitch up like crazy under full throttle and yours doesn't seem to do that.
Thanks!
1) I did less for the aileron to rudder mix....like 50% or so just to be careful, but you could also setup the absolute position in the SERVO SETUP area....but that's only if you're REALLY concerned.
2) No mix for the down elevator to throttle. I've done this before, but not on this plane.
@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks! I’ll check out the absolute position option because at 50% it was over traveling the rudder. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
I just got my Night Radian and was wondering if I shud try to copy the same settings u so speedily set on ur NX SPEKTRUM radio to my DX9. Because I don’t really see any need for dual rates of this plane. Do YOIU ever actually use rates when flying this plane? Why? Thanks
35:59 hahahaha what noise was that hahaha
I purchased this plane. Will be assembling it this weekend. But unfortunately I purchased 3 G2 batteries that were in the link when I ordered it. Now I gotta order new batteries....
No, you can still use them...just use a second battery for the balance plug. You can use a SMALL or big battery. It's no problem, IF you have one of course.
P.S. HH is working on an adapter for this too.
Sorry about the confusion!
Well thank you Brian! I actually contacted Horizon Hobby and they said they're going to reimburse me for the batteries and don't bother sending mine back. Awesome company with great customer service. I ordered 1 battery with a balance lead.
Great video. How did you setup the left stick to control rudder? On my setup the rudder is controlled with the right stick
We shared that in the RADIO SETUP part. Pretty simple mix though.
The ferrite on those wires is to cut down/out radio interference from the LEDs flashing all around the plane.
It is to satisfy the FCC
@@BrianPhillipsRC
Why ferrite bead is used?
Ferrite beads prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) in two directions: from a device or to a device. A conductive cable acts as an antenna - if the device produces radio-frequency energy, this can be transmitted through the cable, which acts as an unintentional radiator.
I might have missed something by skipping forward bits but....since its only rudder and elevator are you putting the rudder to the channel where ailerons would be?...just asking because (for me) it would feel weird doing all turning with left stick. I have a night timber x but that plane looks even brighter...I love freaking out the neighbors with these😆
Ok well that answered that towards the end of video...youre 50/50 rudder/aileron mix....right?, Good video as always too! always good to know theres some normal dudes who like flying these things too!....joined a flying club for awhile and ran into some really doozies boy! deadly serious ya know! like they were piloting F35's off the USS hardcore! 😂😂...kinda of takes the fun out of it doncha know....I bet youve been known to have a beer (or 6,7,8?) Too.....don't answer that! you may tarnish your pure reputation😆
Regarding my "Pure reputation" - Hilarious! You're thinking on NATE - LOL!!!!!!!!
As for having 6 or 7 or 8....well, we'll leave that to your imagination ;)
As for mix, yep, I just want to be able to use either stick to make the plane roll and yaw ;) This is just a preference thing. Also, I find it WIERD that when a plane is 3 channel, the RUDDER is on the RIGHT stick (mode 2).
@@BrianPhillipsRC No I wasnt referring to that proper british chap who destroys everything he gets his paws on....but now that you mention it, he is kind of pure..like a snow white colt...or perhaps an uncut diamond in the rough. OR hes on the frayed ends of sanity...time will tell. Anyway....I was thinking of getting this night radian and learned a lot from your vid, I dont really like the no ailerons or flaps business but it looks like it flies well anyway...Id mostly fly it in the dark anyhow for the lightshow. Any thoughts on how to slow it down for landing? Im only on five acres and 200 feet of dirt driveway with trees on either end. That opterra is almost impossible to land here without using the wild oats as a net, and that radian looks like a similar glide.
Hi. Thanks for another great video. Can I ask for a quick bit of advice please?
I love the idea of the cool night lights on this but I feel that maybe the 1.5m Conscendo Evolution might suit my needs more (first glider, interested in slope soaring, higher wind tolerance maybe(?), robust to put in the back of the car without dismantling).
Which would be your recommendation? Thanks in advance
You're right on. The Conscendo Evo would be a better overall choice, but no lights ;(
bprc.me/Conscendo
bprc.me/Radian
Radian is gonna be better for super calm evening flights, but will fly well in non-dark environments too...just that it's a 3CH plane, which is somewhat unusual now-a-days.
@BrianPhillipsRC ... I really appreciate the response mate. I'm very experienced in RC cars but just getting into planes. I've been binge watching your material (and one or two others) for the last month! 😀
I love how your videos start with the demo flight, and then, if one is seriously thinking about that model, goes into an ultra deep dive to go through everything.
Keep up the good work buddy! 👍
Greetings from the UK
Wait, did I just hear that correctly?
Brian: “Just ram it all the way in…just shove it in as deep as you can and she’ll be happy.”
Wife: “Something like that.”
th-cam.com/video/op71T5ObHAs/w-d-xo.html
You heard that correctly ;)
It may be the tape trick is to be removeable quick however, agree, small speed screws would be very, very nice instead.
yes
Orange is forward on mine :) LOL
Brian, I noticed you use the left stick to control the rudder. Default is the right stock controls the rudder and elevator. How did you switch rudder control to left stck?
It's a pain trying to connect the Wing's light cable to the unit. So I added a 3 or 4 inch servo extension coming from the light unit. Much easier to connect and disconnect when I have to take the wing off
Hi Brian, Thank you for the great video, information, and all. The plane is just great. My 8-year-old son loves to fly it and lands even better than me. :) I couldn't find the answer anywhere to the following question: What is the sense of connecting the LED light control to Channel 5 - as per the manual -? There is no information in the manual on how to change the LED light config during the flight. In one of your videos, you also mentioned that there is no connection between the LED control and the receiver. I also watched your YT Video on how to install the Wingnut LED controller and I guess I go for it if I find it in Europe.
Hey man keep up the good wk. I really enjoy your channel. I have a question for you buddy? I am a novice r/c pilot, and I think I am confident enough to get this for first big r/c plane. My question is I don't have enough room in my car travel fully assembled. What specifically in your opinion would make this r/c plane assembled and disassemble easy. I think you mentioned extension. If so what kind? .....again thank you so much for your videos and your expertise.
Extensions like these ( bit.ly/3kK0U2X ) would make it easier to take the wing on and off...
Longer means you can leave them PLUGGED IN, then just pull the wing off and put it on the side of the fuselage. Works nicely, but you might want to disconnect them at the wing roots and leave them plugged into that little breakout board.
(Or these... amzn.to/3gVRMY1 ...which would give you some variety for whatever length you want them to be)
@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks man
I hope your links still work. Ordering one of these! :)
Me too!!! ;)
Radian bit.ly/2Xmly1d
2200 3S bit.ly/3xl5IQJ
NX8 bit.ly/3mbVuNB
Thanks Jesse!!!
Will this work with a DXS transmitter? I just bought the DXS for my UMX Radian, but the compatibility list for the DXS does not list the Night Radian as compatible, yet a couple Amazon reviewers state they use it without issue? Perhaps the lights just won't work with this controller? Thanks for any input!
Brian, I would appreciate your thoughts. I purchased a Night Radian and attempted to assemble it prior to watching your video. I noticed you had a slight amount of difficulty with the wing spar insertion. However, not nearly as much as I have with mine. It remains unassembled at this moment because I wasn't able to get the spar to insert completely in either wing half. Both wings, if you inspect closely now have indentions from my grasping it so hard. I have had some that were extremely snug and required considerable effort, but never a plan where the most penetration (pardon the expression) was about 2 inches short of hitting the stop. It's a good thing that our night flight was cancelled due to weather so I didn't attempt to assemble this at the field. Any ideas? I am a great fan and am still waiting for the role reversal where you are the camera crew. :-)
Okay, might need to get the lube out (please also pardon the expression, and I'm serious...but still LOL)
OR
Sometimes I have to smooth them with a SOFT SANDING BLOCK (like these amzn.to/3zL6SqG ), but ONLY DO IT WITH GLOVES ON - this Carbon Fiber will make you itch like you've got poison ivy...
Make sure you clean up the dust ASAP so you don't breath it...it's bad for you, and can cause massive health problems if you inhale the dust...FYI...if you're not already aware.
The only two things I do hate about this beautiful airplane is the pinch hinges and that you have to tape the elevator on.
Otherwise it's just like the flight test version except for the decals and safe select and telemetry.
I like it except for the TAPE on wing - that was not cool.
I gatta get this 💪 those light are official . by the way do you know what 8mm up/down low rates is on duel rates ? I don't know what that mean for rates
They're talking about the amount of THROW on the control surface, for the particular rates...
So instead of expressing the precentage for high at 100% and low at 70%, they'll show it in MM of deflection.
@@BrianPhillipsRC thank you I appreciate it
Hi Brian,I need to know how hard it is to remove the wing for transport? I would like to fly this plane this winter over the ice covered lakes in Nh! What do you think?
I'm thinking about the PNP night radian with a lemonRx stab plus.
Why not just get the BNF?
@@BrianPhillipsRC the sale right now. Actually I have a lemonrx with altitude data .. lol, I know I'm not saying it right. I dunno
funniest night plane ever
It is fun, in fact!!!
Hi Brian. I was gifted The new Night Radian. My horizontal stab/elevator is very stiff. I don't think the servo will able to move the elevator. I tried to bend at the hinge line and it barely moves. Any suggestion ? Thank you! Merry Christmas!
That's not good! I'd probably just get in there and see what's going on. You'll have to disconnect the control rod, of course, then you can move it back and forth (up and down) until it's freed up. If it still gives you the heebe-jeebies, then you can just cut it and install CA hinges or what I like to call finger hinges (links below for clarity)...
CA Hinges - amzn.to/3jmueQg
Finger Hinges - amzn.to/3HSaVZ6
Flat Hinges - amzn.to/3Whd1pK
OR just cut it off and use TAPE...loads of RC enthusiast use Blenderm Tape - amzn.to/3hFZglw
Hope this helps. I don't think you'll have to do it, but if you're nervous, it's not a hard undertaking.
Thanks for the tips
Hey Brian, have you done a video on the new UMX Radian yet? Thanks
Coming very soon. We have it done. Just not published yet.
Let the UFO sightings begin!
LOL!
Cool vid as always. Are you near Kansas City? I see that your employer is, but realize that doesn't necessarily mean anything.
We're in central Iowa. RMH Systems has a presence in Kansas City. We cover the upper-Midwest.
yup, I want it
Hope a mini night radian is released
That would be AMAZING!
Good. I was getting worried about the intros.
Did I miss the FREAKY into on one??!?! LOL
For someone who is new to RC radio setup is challenging. You go through setup of the radio and control surfaces way to fast. Do you have a beginner tutorial for newbies
How in the world do you know if it's gen 1 or gen 2 battery? They don't list that when you buy em do they? I've never paid attention lol.
Gen 1 has the balance lead, where as the Gen 2 does not.
@@BrianPhillipsRC Oh...interesting. Forgive me for my ignorance. I am jumping back in the hobby after a 10 year break!! Thank you for the quick reply man. Great video by the way. I'm about to maiden mine this Saturday! We're having a night fly event out at my club. Excited!
Thank goodness im not the only one having issues with the safe thing. And all I wanted to do Was turn it all off
Agreed ;) Forward Programming now and forevermore I guess ;) LOL
I had to put on blenderm tape because the tape they gave was not holding
Foam tac
On the elevator hinge?
@@BrianPhillipsRC Yeh, the intial tape it came with did not stay. Did not seem to be sticky enough to hold it in place. Since the blenderm tape, works like a dream.
Catching the plane doesn't hurt the electronics inside from the sudden jolt?
No more of a jolt than sticking it in a tree, or one of my patented hard landings
If you do it right, it's not a biggie, but I'm not that great at catching. Some of my fellow TH-camrs can catch much larger planes, much easier ;) I'm still getting the hang of it! It's super fun too - you gotta try it!
A day too late, I just bought this yesterday at my LHS.
Sorry we missed you paul!
I wish you could turn the brightness up and down.
Would this make a first good plane/glider? I've never flown before but I kinda love everything about this model plane, seems like I could get one set up for about $500-700
I wouldn't get this particular glider as a first plane, but it would be a fine plane as a first "batch" of planes, if that makes sense...probably won't make sense until you're hooked like me ;)
As for beginner planes, this plane would not be the worst option...only that it's pretty heavy for a glider, and you can get simpler sail planes that might help you get a "feel" first. Also, this is a 3 Channel (elevator, rudder, throttle), and I think you should be trying to fly with all the "primary" flight controls (elevator, rudder, ailerons, throttle) before you try a 3 CH...which does probably go in the face of loads of advice from others from "back in the day" but to be frank, you can get a lot of help from systems like SAFE, and have an easier time of avoiding TREES and stuff like that if you get a 4 ch, plus the SAFE (auto-leveling) and AS3X (Stabilization) will make the plane fly a straighter line, and keep under control better...hence the "new" advice - hope this makes sense...but if you like this plane, no reason you couldn't get it now, and just put it in the rotation of your trainers...I just want you to get the BEST bang for your buck, and find success...then it will translate to generally WHATEVER you want...might be a year or two, but it will happen, if you fly enough. Don't discount this year to two-years of trainers...you will LOVE IT. It's the hardest part of the hobby, but it's not just hard, it's super rewarding. It's amazing, as an adult, being in a position where you need to ask for help, seek tons of advice, and still just more or less suck at doing something that you really want to do...it's like being a kid, except you get the adult credit card to fund it ;) ANNNND the Credit Card bill ;( - but really, if you're anything like me, this too will help direct your path. If you're not a lotto winner, you won't have an unlimited budget - we'll try to help you get the best shot at success. Remember, many try, but loads fail - It's usually because they act on bad advice (sad, but true).
Here's our list of beginner planes - www.brianphillipsrc.com/beginnerplanes
And / OR
bprc.me/Radian
Charger Choices...
Cheap / get me by - something to start with - www.dpbolvw.net/click-9240406-15735260?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Fs155-g2-1x55w-ac-smart-charger%2FSPMXC2050.html
This is where I tell people to go if they think they're in it for the long haul - www.tkqlhce.com/click-9240406-15735260?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonhobby.com%2Fproduct%2Fs2200-g2-ac-2x200w-smart-charger%2FSPMXC2010.html
Battery - check at the top of the video description of each plane you find, and we have links there for you.
Good luck, and thanks for the question!
@@BrianPhillipsRC Awesome quick response with detail, much appreciated.......... I saw the E-flight night radian 2.0 meter at a local hobby shop the other day and really liked the light feature for low light flying and the fact that its a power glider means longer flight times (15-30min on a single battery? ). I Just started researching what I would need, ( the plane, 2 batteries, 1 charger, and a remote controller $500-700, does this sound about right for this set up?)
Ive never owned or flown an RC plane/glider before so Im just researching everything at this point, but a new hobby would be awesome if the cost vs fun factor measures out........
Is it the LED lights that make you want this plane?
If ni, I would suggest another sail plane. 2 2-meter wingspan is going to require a lot of space. I'm in the same boat as you but started out with a cheap Chinese sailplane with a 70 cm wingspan and 250 grams. The XK A800. I think you can get that for $110 ish and it is RTF- ready to fly so it comes with everything. Be prepared to crash a lot. I owned 3 of those planes and ended up giving the 3rd plane to my buddy. I now have an Apprentice STS I bought as an RTF trainer. You "only" need a battery and charger. I love my plane. It came with a Spectrum dxS transmitter. Not the best one but way better than a cheap Chinese one. I paid around $420 in Denmark and around $87 for a 3300mAh battery and charger. The plane is perfect for beginners and you can grow with it since it has SAFE technology. 1.5 wingspan and weighs around 1400 grams minus the battery. It can take a lot of wind. Check my channel, I got a video where I fly at 20 mph, but not filmed very well. I hope it helps. I'm a beginner myself :)
My next plane is going to be a 1.5 meter E-Flite Conscendo sail plane ( I think).
@@chrisdeeulio1204
@@Wings_of_foam Yah the ability to fly at night with the lights and the long flight times per battery (15-30min) make it very appealing......... just wondering if it's gonna cost more than about $500-700 for it all set up properly
@@chrisdeeulio1204 Sorry, I just saw your comment now. Strange. No notifications from yt.
I am actually going for this plane instead of the Conscendo.
Hmm, I live in Denmark and everything is more expensive. Did you buy a plane?
If you buy a RTF, it comes with a transmitter. I have the Spektrum DXs, so I can buy this plane for $294. I still need to buy a battery ( Doesnt cost so much) .
You can buy a cheap charger. Just make sure it can use 3-4 cells and a high enough amp. I got the Reactor 600 which is great.
I think you can get this plane, battery and a charger for under $500. If you can find a used transmitter, you're good to go.
Again, I'm sorry for the late response. I hope you got your plane!
How can HH release a brand new plane that won't work with their new G2 batteries?
It does. You can use a second battery. They are working on an adapter too...not out yet, but can be built super easy.
Funny you say this too, since I said the SAME thing to them too - LOL
@@BrianPhillipsRC seriously Brian, I meant out of the box. Of course, you can make it work with adapters and rigging.
How many visitors/viewers do you get when you're flying?
Infrequently and few anymore - the occasional passerby or the guy who sold us the land is always into it. Weused to draw crowds of children at the parks. We've had cops, firemen, adults, and children all stop at different times to watch. We had neighbors that would bring their out of town guests over for a show from time to time in our old neighborhood.
How do I register for the FAA and how much is it
Dallas - please check with the feds. I hate doing the devil's work...
KnowBeforeYouFly.org/hugewasteoftaxpayermoneyandembarrasinglystupidpolicy#9879045342
oops...wrong link...
KnowBeforeYouFly.org
At glider altitude I bet it looks great
yes
Nice
Very nice!!! Thanks!
I bought 2 3D planes from Eflite only to destroy them because im wait too amateur for them. So this and my STS apprentice are my new go to and i haven't flown the radian yet
This and the Apprentice are great beginner planes!
Is looking very nice. Horizon should come up with a more complex sailing plane. Three channels… hmmm…
Conscendo
@@mostlymissiles and now we should add some flaps, a stiffer body, 50cm longer wings and it’s fine
@@christians.1577 asw17
I too, would like a more advanced sail plane. They had a 4.7M ASW20 not too long ago, under the Hangar 9 line, but way too expensive for the average joe ;)
Wish they would do this with the concendo
Local news tomorrow : People saw a UFO last night...
Exactly!
So how to control the lights with the radio??
You have to add a small adapter, which I have coming - it's a 3rd party device, and we'll share it ASAP when it arrives. Thanks for asking!
@@BrianPhillipsRC Typical E-flite... 😳 well thank you for the reply.