I have been in the hobby for 8 months now, and this is, BY FAR, the best video explaining the setup and binding of an airplane. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with we newbies to the sport. I just purchased my first PNP plane and now have the confidence to install my first receiver. Looking forward to your other videos.

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! That's the entire reason for my channel. To share my experience from a self taught perspective.

I thought I had subscribed a year ago. Sorry for the late subscription. I like your videos. You've helped me a lot with a number of planes.

@FatGuyFliesRC

Ай бұрын

No worries and I am glad to help!!!

As a complete beginner this type of video is a massive help in understanding the process. The Bigfoot seems to be a good choice for a novice. Thanks for explaining what I thought would be a more simple process, as when I eventually get going I will at least understand some of the terminology and my eyes will not be rolling around with the instructor. Thank you so much!!

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

finally someone on youtube tells us what connector type is needed for the battery on bigfoot. Thank you!

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

Your very welcome!

And just like that my weeks of frustration have been resolved. Super informative, and thank you for making this. My motor is now spinning (it hasn’t been because I was putting the ESC plug into the “batt” plug. Yes, I’m a newbie).

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help Cool tank video.!

A very inclusive set up demo, thank you.

@FatGuyFliesRC

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Thank you for doing this, I have had this plane, a Spektrum AR620 receiver and a DX6e transmitter for almost a year and still haven't flown it! It's a bit more complicated that I imagined but I still want to take a step up to something like this Bigfoot before the batteries take a crap. The RTF model I have the most fun with is the electric, foam Boeing 787 airplane. It flies so good and will take a beating, that I choose that one to fly because I can fly it right in my neighborhood, I do touch and goes on the street and I fly it at night with the optional, under-the-wing light kit. The range on it is also very good and so easy to fly.

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

What kit is this Boeing 787? Do you have a purchase link? Also watch my playlist on reviews , fixes and rants, I have a lot of tutorials on how to use spektrum radios and binding, rates, expo etc...etc.. Also I subded to you. Thank for visiting and i hope my videos help you. Please sub to me if you have not already.

Best video ever I’m 12 and this helped me so much thank you 🙏🏾

@FatGuyFliesRC

5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

THANK YOU SIR. This answered so many questions for me in the dark art of RC.

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

I know im'e late to the party but i am so glad i found this one.so easy to understand because you explained it in plain english . i dont think i need to look at anything else as far as receivers go . thank you.

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Well I am self taught so I relay to the viewers the way I understand it. Thanks so much!

THANK YOU SO MUCH. This has been the most informative video I have watched.

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Still catching up on all your videos. This is a great one! Thank you!

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

I just found this video and I thought I liked your flying videos, but ooooh man this was so much-needed information. Looking forward to finding the other setup videos. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very helpful video! Thanks! My first ever home built plane is now functional!

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you! Great video!! I always enjoy your videos.

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! If I can pass something on that helps others then I have achieved the goal of the channel.

Great tips , your videos are very clear and helpful.

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that! That's the purpose of them.

Good info for the beginner. Thanks so much. Glad I found your channel.

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Sir: thank you very much for your advice regarding how to check the trimming on ailerons, helped me a lot with my Bigfoot, now I even make some daring maneuvers with It.

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help ! Sorry for late response , I have been out of town.

Thanks for the great advice I really appreciate your experience and answer it really help me I’m glad that u explain in great detail

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

My first plane....purchased just now. Bigfoot PNP along with a combo buy " DX6e with AR620 receiver" Your down to earth and appreciate the effort to make the videos.

@buckreynolds1779

2 жыл бұрын

another words...I think u rock

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you!

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

You are gonna love this plane!! And thanks, I bring my experiences to you from a self taught perspective.

Thanks so much for this informative video❤😊

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great info Guy, thank you.

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Any time! I subded to you. Cute dog!

just to let you know this vid really helped me great work on it :)

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thanks great intro video - learned a ton

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! If you have not subscribed to me please do.

Congrats very clear information😊

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you. Glad it helped. I subded to you.

A lot of good information thank you

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Thank you! Very helpful

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I subded to you.

Wow!!! Made it so simple. Thanks so much for the video…I’ve been having a hard time getting my first plane set up properly and you walked me through step by step!!! Only issue is I could not get my throttle cut off to work like you showed…maybe something to do with the particular model?? Anyway…Keep the great tutorials coming!!! Thanks again!!!

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, post a video of the throttle cut issue and I will see if I cant figure it out for you.

You should take the prop off before binding because you do not have a throttle cut yet. And electronics can have a mind of their own at times. Which means that the prop could spin while plugging in the battery. Once you have bind the plane and have throttle cut enabled then this wont be an issue anymore.

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree that was not a good safety example on my behalf.

@hazen7645

2 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC lol, no problem

@hazen7645

2 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC I am always telling my kid to turn on throttle cut before picking up a plane. And he is 19

I have a mighty miny arrow from rlite test and its a flying wing with 2 servos but dont know how to set them up as ailerons and elevons together without a y harness

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

I must admit I have never setup that configuration, but I believe you need 2 y harness and mix then. But I have never done it sorry.

Brother I used this to wire up an ar620 worked great. Crashed it bought another but used the book to wire it up. Plane came on crashed into my leg 14 stitches. So I’m back to get it right! Only thing I can add is on my FMS Super cub number 5 gets the sbus cable to control flight modes

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

ohh sorry about the leg!! Well in this video I was not using the Vector system. this Bigfoot came out before the vector system. Now they do sell it with Vector.

thnx for sharing, what kind of range does the spektrum AR620 have,i use the spektrum dx8E id love to throw one in my freewing fa-18

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

It considered full range plus!! about the length of 3 football fields. Basically if you flew to the limit you could not see the model anyhow. I subded. Cool a10.

@jack78_

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC thank you for the info, love your videos, thank you for the sub,i moved from nitro helis to electric jets and props,much cheaper on the pocket book and very fun, im going to maiden the A-10 this weekend

I didn't see where you pushed any button on the receiver to initiate the bind, is it in the Middle with those five vertical lines?

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it literally is a bind button. Use it in the same manner as a bind plug.

Hey, I just got all the parts for an rc plane and tested if the electronics are working. Sadly the brushless motor I have is beeping at around 60bpm, and I can't make it spin, I set throttle on channel 1 and when I plug in a servo it works perfectly. The esc is supposed to go into the batt channel, that comes before channel 1. But there is nothing about channel batt on my NX6 transmitter. Have you any idea what the problem is?

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

Ok on a Spectrum receiver the order is battery channel , then throttle channel or channel one, then ailerons, then elevator, then rudder, then gear or whatever then flaps or whatever.

@djentzneau7769

Жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC. Thank you. I might have a faulty motor then.

I have the 620 Had to replace one alerón servo now both aleróns turn in the same direction. How do u reverse one?

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

Are their on a "y" if so you installed a reversed servo. Otherwise mix them to their own channel each and reverse the travel on one in the Transmitter.

my AR620 is a frustrating receiver.. For some reason I have to plug and unplug it sometimes 8 or 9 times to get it to let the throttle work. everything works but the throttle will not. Accasionally when I roll the throttle trim all the way down and reset everything it will work.

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Go the the Horizon Hobby web site and get a work order started. I had the same issue. Pay to have it shipped to them. (cost me 5 bucks) and they will repair it and return to you. They charged me nothing and I told them that I had not purchased this receiver from them, They said that did not matter, its Spektrum and they back Spektrum!!! I was out only 5 bucks in the end. They explained its an occasional bad solder that breaks free or shorts out after use, They said its very rare.

Whats the best way to mount the 2 antenna dipoles on a Frsky RX in this plane?? I'm thinking 1 laying flat through the fuse towards rear & other poking a hole in bottom of foam & hanging straight down, 1 horizontal & 1 vertical. Hate to poke a hole in bottom of this beauty.. Anyone know??

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

I only use Spektrum but the best rule of thumb is always 90 degrees from each other.

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Also I subded to you.

@mrreddog

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC Thanks, cool channel. I subbed back..

Whats a good Aileron to Rudder mix for these type of planes? Thanks!

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

I have no aileron to rudder mix with any of my planes. I tried it with the Carbon cub s2 but did not like it. I am sorry I cannot advise on that. I do know however the the rudder portion of the mix is way lower the the aileron part.

So, what's the battery port on receiver used for?

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

If you were flying a gas powered plane you need electrical power to run the receiver and servos no matter what.

I want a bigfoot it comes with vector stability will the ar620 work with the Victor stabilization?

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Yes in fact thats my recommended receiver. i have that same set up in other arrows planes and works brilliantly.

Here writes a very beginner, about to make the big jump from F949S 3-channel Cessna to big foot. After a year of having the Bigfoot hanging beautifully, it’s time has come. I’ve got a Spektrum DX8 and AR8000 which I am now quite familiarized with. My dummy-beginner question: how well does Bigfoot takes crashes? And how important would it be to install a stabilizator. I do have good feeling now with correcting problems but still want to be less stressed by knowing that after a “hard landing” it will not be destroyed. Any experiences? 🙏 thanks!!

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

I have never crashed my Bigfoot but she is quite rugged. Do your self a favor and do not put that AR8000 in it. Put an admiral stability plus in her. It has excellent range and is less expensive that a good stabilizer too. And It has an excellent built in stabilizer with level recovery. It also has compatible range to spektrum and will bind to your dx8 no issues. Here is a link and follow the web sites (same page as purchase) video tutorials on how to set it up. www.motionrc.com/collections/rc-aircraft-receivers/products/admiral-rx600sp-6-channel-dsmx-compatible-receiver-with-6-axis-stabilizer

@centuryltd

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC thanks for the tip!!! I will Order it now.

@centuryltd

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC Just got it! Thanks! Would you as well recommed a good long lasting battery? ;-)

Can I use a 4S battery in the Big Foot? What would I have to change?

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Yes yiou can with no change but just dont fly full throttle the whole time, you might cook the ESC. And the motor and the ESC will be hotter than normal after a flight so dont do it that often.

Could you tell me where to hook the wire that comes from the vector to the ar 620. Thanks.

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Stick it in the gear channel ans asign to 3 position switch.

@joeg986

2 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC Thank you. That worked.

So i just ordered the version with vector installed? What exactly is vector? Like the spectrumrx safe?

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, its an added on gyro with 3 features 1 auto level,2 wind resistant gyro 3 no gyro.

@chasejones10111

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC cool thanks man. Really informative video man. Gonna give you the sub now. I just recently bought the sport cub s2 like two weeks ago and was kind of disappointed bc of how small and weak it was. I need something with more ass lol. So excited to get into this hobby.

Great video. I just got my Bigfoot and the invoice says PNP with installed Vector. I have a Spektrum DX6e and I thought I could put a AR620 receiver and bind it to my transmitter which your video show so well. However, does that mean I cannot use the Vector stabilization system? To use the Vector system, do I need to get a compatible transmitter for the Vector Stabilization system to work? Or, do I just set the plane up as you have shown with the AR620 receiver? It did not come with an ESC. What do you recommend for that? Thanks so much for your help. Your videos are the best!!!!

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

If your Bigfoot is a PNP then it has a ESC. If not you need to get on the phone with Arrows. And yes you can most certainly use the vector with the AR620. that's an ideal setup no need for anything else. There is a one page sheet in the manual that will show you how to easily setup the vector with ANY receiver! And if for some strange reason you end up with no ESC at least a 40 amp preferably the stock one sold with the PNP Bigfoot.

Can I do this with there version of safe I have a dx8 e my big foot is rtf from arrows

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

No the Arrows receiver in the plane will not bind to a Spektrum transmitter.

plugnplay comes with the vector gyro which you make no mention of it, are you not using it?

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

This is the older bigfoot that did not come with one initially.

i got this plane i am a beginner i MUST have the flying assist working in order to fly i have wired everything to the best i can do there is no vector working the plane for me is unflyable any suggestions? reciver AR620 transmitter dx6e

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Do me a favor and take a good well lite picture of the receiver placement and show me how you have plugged in the wires. send pictures to gregoryglasco@gmail.com . I may take me a while to go over it and get back with you. I still work full time and am often having to work extra to pay for my plane hobby...lol

How would I hookup the vector stabilization to the ar620? Thanks

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

All the leads from the vector are labeled where they go. Assign a 3 position switch to control the 3 levels of flight, (dynamic, self level, and no gyro)

@europenshi540

2 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC thanks for replying! On the vector the wire plugged into the “flight mode” says gear…the only wire not plugged in says sbus, ppm I’m confused as to which wire is the flight modes and where to plug it in on the ar620 thankyou

Do you know how to create flights modes with the spektrum transmiter like a beginner, intermedia, and expert mode

@jonathenvelez2457

2 жыл бұрын

By the way best explanatory bigfoot video

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Those modes are determined by the receiver. if its a completely programmable receiver like the Spektrum ar360 then yes easy.

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and that was a funny trick on that video.

@jonathenvelez2457

2 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC yes that the receiver i have . How can i set it up?

can the spektrum ar8360t receiver be used with onboard vector gyro?

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

You can but now you will have 2 gyros competing against each other. Yank out the vector and run the Spectrum receiver only.

@vracan

Жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC Thanks for the reply but I do not want to mess with the as3x/safe so I will disable those and use just the vector for stabilization since it is already optimized for this plane. But in order to connect the 8360 to the vector I need to know is the 8360t a PWM reciever?

Any idea how to replace the rudder servo

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, take wing off. Disconnect rudder servo from receiver. tie a string around that servo wire. go to bad rudder servo. disconnect rudder servo from rudder and remove control arm of the servo. Use a pair of needle nose plyers and remove servo like you would a bad tooth,(grab servo on either side and rock back and forth) when bad servo breaks the glue seal carefully remove the servo and allow lead and the STRING you tied back at the receiver to pull through the new opening where you removed the bad servo. Untie string and make sure you either have a new servo with a long enough lead or use a servo extension (probably have one from the old servo setup) Tie the string to your new lead with possible extension (make sure extension connection is secure , use tape if necessary) and feed lead back through to the receiver and connect to receiver. install new servo in the same orientation using trusted glue (I suggest hot glue) and reattach all the hard ware. I FORGOT!!! TEST THE NEW SERVO BEFORE YOU INSTALL!!! If you dont have a servo testor hook the new servo loosley to the rudder servo port on the Big Foots receiver. Be mindful of prop if you dont choose to remove it while working on plane. (you really should) Then fire the plane up and try the servo that's hanging from the receiver , if it works with rudder input your good then.

Hey fatguyfliesrc you have spectrum dx9 but it was discontinued I was gonna buy one what’s a remote you recommend for me

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

NX8 or nX10 SE

@mrduck5519

Жыл бұрын

Thanks but what about rx6e remote

😪 I wanna setup my plane but yesterday my prop sliced my hand and I can't

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

I had a shop accident and the plane dislodged from the holder and went into my big stomach. Lukily the prop was at lower speeds and only cut my shirt but bruised my gut pretty bad.

@Jackson27mc

2 жыл бұрын

learning curve the hard way..........

A buddy of mine bought a FMS T28 V2 DXe 6 and a AR620, Does the AR620 have basic safe mode and can he bypass the reflex V2 and just use the AR620???? Thanks for the info on the binding and radio set up, These radios get very confusing to me and you made it a lot easier to understand 👍🏻✌🏻

@FatGuyFliesRC

8 ай бұрын

No the ar630 is just a non gyroed reliable receiver. That is a great choice receiver to use with the bigfoot where in one of the vector or Reflex gyro modes the gyro can be turned off. If you wish to yank out the gyro system then plane will fly just fine without it and use the ar620 only.

@EJ-74

8 ай бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC Ok thank you so much for the info, we tried setting up safe for about 2hrs yesterday 😂 Jeeeesus I feel stupid now... 🤦🏻

@FatGuyFliesRC

8 ай бұрын

@@EJ-74 So glad to help!!

Thank you for your excellent series of videos. You tell it how it is and you really know your stuff. At my RC flying club in England (we operate from a WW2 B17 airfield) a few of the guys have tried my FMS Super EZ and they really like it but wished that it was bigger. May I ask your opinion on if you think the Bigfoot would be a suitable choice? Thanks' again Ron Spencer

@FatGuyFliesRC

9 ай бұрын

The EZ from FMS is one I never owned so I cannot compare. all I can say is this is my second Bigfoot and If it finally dies and if they are available I WILL buy another one. It is on par with the E-Flite Timber just a heck of a lot cheaper!

@ronspenceruk2

9 ай бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC Thank you so much for the reply.

Will there version of safe still work

@FatGuyFliesRC

Жыл бұрын

Yes with the Vector system and a NON gyro Spektrum receiver like the ar620. The Spektrum receiver is controlled by the Spektrum transmitter. The Gyro or in this case the vector system controls AFTER the spectrum receiver. With the RTF version of this plane the stock transmitter (handheld radio) and the Arrows Receiver (radio in the plane) are not compatible with the Spectrum equipment. The Vector system or GYRO does not care what system you use to control the plane . Its purpose is to either self right you, optimize your flight, or turn the gyro off and you have full non optimized control. I hope I did not confuse you.

Would the arrows receiver bind with a TX16s?

@FatGuyFliesRC

2 жыл бұрын

That must be the ready to fly version your speaking off. The Arrows receiver I believe it only for their transmitter. My plane is PNP so i use Spektrum electronics.

@europenshi540

2 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC gotcha, and yes it is the rtf, I just bought a spectrum receiver tho, going to use it with my tx16s

Can the spektrum a620 be bind with the tx16s ? thx

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I do not know. Since its a open TX it should .

@andywilliams2379

3 жыл бұрын

Tx16s will bind with spectrum receivers. Transmitter should be set to DSM X22.

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

@@andywilliams2379 yes the radio master tx are supposed to be good radios.

Question about the ar620. What is the "batt" terminal for?

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

If you were running a gas plane then thats the channel you would use to power the ar620. If you have not subscribed to me please do.

@gigadodo00

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC ok thank you. I'm wanting to add strobes to my plane and was trying to figure out how to power them. I wonder if that terminal is inadvertently powered up when the receiver is powered and I could potentially tap into it. I will check. Would this be not advisable?

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

@@gigadodo00 Be careful, does your new plane have retracts or flaps also? because YES that port will have power but you do not want to overload your BEC in the ESC. to much at once can cause a signal loss at the wrong time. with strobes your better off with a seperate dedicated 2s lipo with a led conroller.

@gigadodo00

3 жыл бұрын

@@FatGuyFliesRC thanks for the info. I just checked my ESC and the BEC it's rated for 5V/5A. My plane does have landing gear and flaps as well as position lights, but wanted to add strobes and a landing light. Guess I need to figure out my max load. I have a adjustable digital power supply, could I just power the receiver through the batt terminal actuate all the servos and monitor the max current load? Thinking this would give the amount of margin I have to power the extra leds and light controller.

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

@@gigadodo00 Check the pull on those strobes . but you will still need to power the receiver from the ESC. I am afraid directly from the battery may fry to receiver. perhaps tie the new lights into the existing lights and then check every thing on a watt meter while under power with cycling the flaps, and gear upside down on the stand with the prop off of course. then move way back and put it into a range test with all that going. If you have no signal loss and loss of function then I would say your good to go.

Would I assume this receiver has decent range? I'm guessing you wouldn't use it otherwise ;) It's the internal antenna that gets me worried..

@FatGuyFliesRC

3 жыл бұрын

I have complete faith in the AR620. It is my "GO TO " receiver.