Very Good advice. I have spektrum DX6 like your's one thing to note is if you buy the rechargeable pack for this transmitter. The battery pack has a self protection voltage set at 7.0v. The transmitter will function perfectly well at a lower volts with normal dry cells. I found this out when my transmitter suddenly turns off for no apparent reason at the time (well the battery did). Luckily my skipper at the time was only about 40ft in the air the fail safes worked it just fell out of the sky and only did minor damage. So if you buy the pack remember to reset the battery warning voltage. I agree with you with safe while it can keep a complete novice in the sky. It in my mind teaches bad habits particularly with ailerons.
One thing to keep in mind is when you get an almost ready to fly model,you need to inspect it thorally.I found in an ARF I just got had the elevator/rudder servos loose on there mounting rails.There is really no substitute for experience in aircraft systems.A new modeler can easily crash a new model the first time.I recommend getting in touch with a local R/C club.And even a visit to the hobbystore.Nowadays even the internet is a good source of information.Even being experienced as I am,I still go to the internet for information on a new aircraft I purchased.
I would add, make sure your motor, speed controller and battery combo are correct. I purchased an ARF(PNP) that had a manual that recommened a 2s battery but stated a 3s battery could be used. The company changed the included esc from 15a to 12a but didn't update the manual. The motor using the 3s battery burned up the esc, the receiver lost power, and my new plane crashed. I always check the motor amp draw now, and make sure the esc can handle it.
lol i had the antenna break on my dx6i and the range was less than 50 yards. i replaced it with a wifi antenna from a old laptop and the range is now past line of sight.
Tim, isn't the term "ARF" only refer to the completion level of the model airplane you're purchasing? ARFs don't come with any electronics, as far as I understand. Is that not correct?
The term ARF is not really specific. Usually it means an aircraft that is assembled in a short period of time to go fly. For sure every ARF has electronics installed. See my review of the Futura ARF from FMS. All servos, ESC, ducted fan, etc. all installed at the factory. Just screw on the tail and wing, go fly. Amazing. Tim
Tim, I just love your videos buddy. Very helpful, not too flashy, to the point, reliable information. Checks all my boxes my friend! Thanks. Also, for the beginners, Horizon Hobby makes a flight simulator called “Real Flight”. I cannot stress just how critical this was for me. Honestly, had it not been for the simulator, I likely would have left the hobby. I couldn’t afford to crash any more planes! For $100 you really can’t heat the price and will likely saves HUNDREDS in crashes. I STILL practice on my simulator. I’ve also used it to teach my son to fly and it helps me know when he’s ready for the real thing.
Very Good advice. I have spektrum DX6 like your's one thing to note is if you buy the rechargeable pack for this transmitter. The battery pack has a self protection voltage set at 7.0v. The transmitter will function perfectly well at a lower volts with normal dry cells. I found this out when my transmitter suddenly turns off for no apparent reason at the time (well the battery did). Luckily my skipper at the time was only about 40ft in the air the fail safes worked it just fell out of the sky and only did minor damage. So if you buy the pack remember to reset the battery warning voltage. I agree with you with safe while it can keep a complete novice in the sky. It in my mind teaches bad habits particularly with ailerons.
Mark: Good points on the different batteries. Tim
Great video even for us who been around. Always good to refresh our self's in the basic's.
Thanks for checking in! Tim
Cheers Tim! Good to see the Pitts
JH: The Pitts really flies well. AS3X makes all the difference, that magic really works! Tim
Very very good video !!!!
Steve: Glad you liked it! Tim
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Very helpful.
Vincent: Glad it was helpful! Tim
I started with a carl goldburg falcon 56 in 1976.I actually learned on a carl goldburg Skylark 56.Its actually a falcon with the wing on the bottom.
Steve: I know the Goldberg Falcon kits well, classics! Tim
One thing to keep in mind is when you get an almost ready to fly model,you need to inspect it thorally.I found in an ARF I just got had the elevator/rudder servos loose on there mounting rails.There is really no substitute for experience in aircraft systems.A new modeler can easily crash a new model the first time.I recommend getting in touch with a local R/C club.And even a visit to the hobbystore.Nowadays even the internet is a good source of information.Even being experienced as I am,I still go to the internet for information on a new aircraft I purchased.
Steve: Agree with all points. Purchase a quality kit and start with an instructor! Tim
I would add, make sure your motor, speed controller and battery combo are correct. I purchased an ARF(PNP) that had a manual that recommened a 2s battery but stated a 3s battery could be used. The company changed the included esc from 15a to 12a but didn't update the manual. The motor using the 3s battery burned up the esc, the receiver lost power, and my new plane crashed. I always check the motor amp draw now, and make sure the esc can handle it.
Mike: Yikes, very good point. Tim
lol i had the antenna break on my dx6i and the range was less than 50 yards. i replaced it with a wifi antenna from a old laptop and the range is now past line of sight.
Noc: Well done! Tim
Do you fly at coffee air field? I fly out there all the time. Incredible field!
Jeff: Pulled the picture off the internet, I am out of north Georgia. Tim
Tim, isn't the term "ARF" only refer to the completion level of the model airplane you're purchasing? ARFs don't come with any electronics, as far as I understand. Is that not correct?
The term ARF is not really specific. Usually it means an aircraft that is assembled in a short period of time to go fly. For sure every ARF has electronics installed. See my review of the Futura ARF from FMS. All servos, ESC, ducted fan, etc. all installed at the factory. Just screw on the tail and wing, go fly. Amazing. Tim
You called the Duet an ARF. It is not an arf but instead an RTF
Yes, the Duet is a RTF. The micro models are just too hard to "assemble" in any way. Tim
And with battery’s, HRB are “cheap” half the price of Eflite and will put them to shame. Check them out.
Jeff: Thanks for sharing! Tim
Quality radios aren't bulletproof.I had a plane crash.thru no fault of mine with my spektrum Dx8.
Steve: Agree, but the internal antennas in Spektrum sure help a lot. Tim
@@rafaeltorres2886 Good point! Tim
@@rafaeltorres2886 First I have heard of this, likely more to follow. Tim
Tim, I just love your videos buddy. Very helpful, not too flashy, to the point, reliable information. Checks all my boxes my friend! Thanks. Also, for the beginners, Horizon Hobby makes a flight simulator called “Real Flight”. I cannot stress just how critical this was for me. Honestly, had it not been for the simulator, I likely would have left the hobby. I couldn’t afford to crash any more planes! For $100 you really can’t heat the price and will likely saves HUNDREDS in crashes. I STILL practice on my simulator. I’ve also used it to teach my son to fly and it helps me know when he’s ready for the real thing.
Clearly I spoke before finishing the video 😂
Thanks for checking in! Fully agree, Real Flight is a godsend. Enjoy! Tim