I’m 73, started building models when I was very young. My Mom would buy me kits and I would butcher them. Then she’d buy me another. I lived to be in the Hobby Shop. I’ve beenin and out of the hobby over the years. I’m back at it and you guys have got me up to speed in no time. I hope people realize what sincere and honest is worth. Thanks for the candor, a couple of really nice and talented guys..

@reasonitout9087

3 жыл бұрын

Same for me Bill. I am upgrading a Goldberg Electra and Great Planes Trainer 60 to new radios and batteries. All my old Futaba stuff will be scrapped.

@migueleliseo8859

2 жыл бұрын

Instablaster

@christopher1195

2 жыл бұрын

Same for me too boys! I’m only 32 but I’ve been flying for 17-18 years! I started with gas and balsa! This electric stuff is a great new adventure for me! I’m loving it so far! I still got it after all these years!

@NoobGamer-1233

Жыл бұрын

@@christopher1195 cool

@NoobGamer-1233

Жыл бұрын

@@migueleliseo8859 wat

The expo and dual rate demo is brilliant.

@barryshih2045

10 жыл бұрын

if u really think they took a lot of time to do that, ex: measuring, putting it in the correct spot

@aditipawar7340

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@joefagan9335

3 жыл бұрын

agree - great work - thank you and well done

Just getting back into the hobby after 5 years. These videos were gold then and they are gold now!!! Josh B really has made a big positive impact on this hobby bringing the fun of flying to the masses.

@woutholstege8591

11 ай бұрын

And they are stil gold

Best visual example of stick to servo movement I have ever seen. Nice job guys!

You guys rock. I'm a professional pilot interested in RC, and your videos are the best way I've found to cut through the commercial confusion and get what I need to know. Thanks!

The real people to help beyond boundaries hats off to you guys stay blessed keep up the good work love from Pakistan

For a beginner, I bought the HK6S from HobbyKing, excellent transmitter, 1KM+ range. For more advanced features, the Taranis X9D Plus is excellent! Rechargeable battery, telemetry, and all knobs and switches can be assigned to whatever you want :)

Great illustration of the dual rates/expos, Bixler's previous explinations were more than adequate but they did lack such a perfect visual. This series has been fantastic at condensing the information thats spread across the 3 years youve been doing this. Thanks for all the information!

Excellent series so far. I tried getting into the hobby almost 30 years ago but had to drop it for life issues. Now that I'm older I want to start up again. Thanks and keep up the good videos.

Thanks guys, great work! I recently bought a Spectrum DX7s, and this video helped me know it's awesome functions a lot better. Even though, i'm in the hobby for a few years now, there's stuff that i never knew about, which you explain perfectly, so thank you! :D

Great job using the scales to explain expo and dual rates.

When I first started in R/C, the transmitters were on 27mhz, between the 23 CB channels. A simple transmitter had an on/off switch, and a push button to send out a tone. One press gave you right, press/release/press & hold = left. My 1st TX had tubes in it, and required a big 1.5 v battery for the heaters in the tubes, and three 67.5 volt batteries for the high voltage. After many years and many systems, I wound up with digital proportional radios on 72 mhz .. which I still have (but haven't used in some years). I found your video to be very informative ... now I'm sort of back up to speed!

@harpoon_bakery162

4 жыл бұрын

The 72Mhz would not be legal at a flying field, correct? or do they still allow them? i remember having a Futaba and it had a green flag on it as i recall, i sold it long ago but for some reason 72Mhz sounds familiar but maybe not. My Futaba was a pretty nice one that was shiny, i'm thinking this was in the 80's. it was an antenna that pulled out quite a bit. i remember pointing the antenna at my plane and losing control really quickly (my 2nd wipe out). Rebuilding something that took a month to build was not fun. But Dad was very supportive.

@tedmoss

2 жыл бұрын

@@harpoon_bakery162 Half the fun is in the building. 72 is still legal AFAIK.

@tedmoss

2 жыл бұрын

I am 78, when I started in 1952, I had a Berkley SuperAerotrol single tube (12au7 tube in parallel) Tx. and a single tube XFG-1 (RK71) Rx. You had to build them from a kit. Tone? Nope, carrier. I still have the Rx. I built and flew a KenHi Buzzard with a Ohlsson & Rice .23 two-stroke. I had the plane for about 22 years.

@billsomrak

2 жыл бұрын

@@tedmoss Wow Ted .. very few online pre-date my RC experience, but you win the prize... ha ha! I know of the soft tube receivers .. fortunately, I bypassed that by building a Controlaire 5 RX (transistorized) from a kit ($7.95 IIRC). I had an older RC friend (now deceased) who had all kinds of old gear & both ignition & old glow engines. Today's RC flyers have no concept of just how difficult it was to get even one (1) successful flight in after many hours at the flying field. I'm flying RC UAVs (camera drones) now & have my own YT channel (just search on my name). Keep 'em flying & stay safe. I was just out to maybe shoot some video, but at 35 deg. F., it was just too damn cold for me. Cheers!

I am a beginner I have been flying my apprentice s 15e for about 3 weeks now and i would like to thank Josh and Josh for all the helpful information it has really helped me be a successful beginner I am truly enjoying the hobby so thanks guys

You guys have one AMAZING quality channel gentlemen. I grew up on nitro RC boats back in the 90's and I'm now getting into planes for the first time. Been flying RF7 for a month and I still don't have my first plane. That will come soon. Thanks for the amazing content. I subscribed to your site as well last night...

@DannyCruzCreations

10 жыл бұрын

Thomas Cox Thanks for the advice. Yeah, that's what I'm going to do. I'm starting out with a Flyzone Sensei (foam trainer). Then eventually moving on to a low-wing Flyzone aircore once I have the experience.

@eternalfire1244

10 жыл бұрын

Danny Cruz seriously consider one of these slowbipe.com/index.asp nearly indestructible and easily fixed when it breaks.

@DannyCruzCreations

10 жыл бұрын

eternalfire1244 Hmmm... Looking... Looks interesting.

I really enjoy your beginner flight series. Your explanations of rc flying is easy to understand with great examples and just love the advice you guys provide. Thank you for rc insights and looking forward to future episodes.

Thanks for the lesson with the board and arrows. Now I'm clear on exactly how some of the tx functions work. Great job.

Although I already knew how it works, I really enjoyed your visualization and explanation of expo and dual rates. simple but brilliant idea!

Thank you for this video.I,am new to this hobby and you folks have answered every question I have had so far,and taught me a great deal,and as an old man I really appreciate it.Thank you again.

One of the best of your starter vids. I already have a Dx6i and Aurora 9 and I'm juts a few months in. The Aurora 9 is fantastic! Keep um coming

Hey FliteTest! I am so glad you did these beginner series videos because I am new to the hobby and I am doing a school project on how can I build a RC airplane! These videos are very helpful to me! They have already taught me a lot. Thank you! P.S. I really like your channel!

Haven't flown for a decade but covid has given me some spare time again lol, so this was a great refresher, thanks

Awesome job on explaining expo and dual rates. The display was genius!!

Always appreciate a BTTF reference...loved the dual and expo demo !

Dude! I have been watching so many of your videos. The quality of information is amazing, very effective videos. Please keep doing what you are doing!

Especially thanx for the most clear dual rate and expo explanation ever !

Thanks for this video. I honestly wasn't quite sure about the Expo and dual rates initially. Thanks for explaining and so nicely demonstrating it !!

Thank You for this series. Previous to these, I have not been ble to find this kind of info, except for some stuff here and there.

Great video series!! Would love to see a "Tech Update" video each year. A once-per-year video that shows your favorite new tech and the most anticipated upcoming tech.

outstanding job guys, the demo of the rates and expo was excellent, great idea.

Thank you for explaining expo, I've flown for almost a decade, but had no idea what this was, thank you.

Thank you for this series, it has been really helpful!

the boards and arrows really helped me understand. thanks! keep up the good work :)

Can you do a multirotor beginner series?

@MBoldi

9 жыл бұрын

That would be really great.

@colbewells1487

9 жыл бұрын

Robert Hathaway yeah that would be sweet for them! especially since they are getting soo popular

@MichaelVanBladel

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Hathaway bump :D

@SAFbikes

8 жыл бұрын

+Michael08468 agreeeed!

@brentstanley1044

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Hataway

best explanation for expo and dualrate ever! Big up from Austria

Excellent duel rate and expo explanation, I was trying to explain this to a friend the other day so I have now shared this video with him. Thanks. Ian UK.

Great video! Very informative and very well explained! This would have been very helpful to me when I started a few months ago. In fact it still gave me a much better understanding. Thanks!

Still love these old videos. Still learning from these too.

Nice Info guys...Especially on dual rates and expos...the scale very make it understandable...

Outstanding presentation gentlemen. I am designing and building a plane and this information will come in handy. You have answered all my questions. Thanks I will be buying your speed builds for my kids. Time together and satisfaction at the end of the build.

2 vids in one day! Keep it up flite test crew!

@wildlifemoments7473

10 жыл бұрын

What happened to the other one though? "You recently watched: Flite Test - Air Hogs Helix X4" > *click* > "This video is private "

Hey FliteTest! Could you do a more up to date video on transmitters, focusing on quadcopters? Thanks!

Great Series, thank you guys!

Awesome job guys! Love your reviews!

I could have used this vid a few weeks ago, was trying to set up a radio and banged my head searching for all this info.. Thanks for this one.

Great informative vid. I'm a Noob and you fellers just answered a lot of my questions. Thanks!

great series guys, keep up the good work

best expo and dual rate explanation i have seen!

The dual rates and expo demo was outstanding. I now understand the difference.

Absolutely amazing video. Thanks so much!

YOU GUYS ARE GREAT. THANKS FOR ALL THE INFORMATION YOU PUT OUT FOR NEWBY'S. I THINK I'AM READY TO BUY INTO THIS HOBBY. THANKS TO YOU. GREAT JOB !!!!

great job guys, very good example with the pointers for duel rate and expo

Great demo rig of the expo and dual rate explanation!

Great show! A lot of important information.

Nice work guys ,always enjoy your videos

great series guys, i missed you mentioning the transmitter output power? are all the same or do they vary between manufacturers? cheers from OZ

Josh & Josh; Extremely Nice Video Explaining Transmitters ! Thanks for the Video !

I know you two dont hear this often, but you play well together...lol Great job guys!

Amazing video guys. Thanks for the great tips and info

I"m just getting back into the hobby - the last time I flew was probably mid 80's and I remember having to put the frequency tags on my big AM transmitter antenna. I can remember a mix up at the field as well. One guy lost a quite expensive plane because someone forgot to take their tag back.

Thanks guys. Really helpful info

Brilliant guys well done another great video

Awesome vlog guys, this is probably the most informative vid you have done. Great work. Keep em coming. Wish we could buy gear in Australia at the same rates you guys can in the US. 👍👍👍

i just got in the hobby and i love it.

Which would you guys pick, the TGY 110 from hobbyking or DX9 from horizon?

Good show guys!

Very nice explanation of Duel Rate and Expos.

Good one, guys. At about 12:00, I learnt about dual rate which I had come across reading in specs but had no idea what it was. Cheers.

Learn of the Hobby all the time thank you much! Gentlemen, can I use my Futaba 6EX to fly my Quad Copter 250 Please?

This video helped me a lot!!! Thanks Flite Test:)

Great video. Very informative.

I've been wondering about different Tx's for flying quads. I can see where this video translates fairly well towards understanding what I want to look for in a transmitter. I have to say these guys don't produce a good video.... They produce a GREAT video! Many thanks and keep up the good work.

Great series

Could you guys do a really short segment on what you use to charge your batteries, and how to manage different plugs, etc?

Awesome video! I'm new to rc planes and the remote was like 3rd world to me lol 12ch or something like that. Figured it out that thanks guys!

2:30when is the cool jet coming out?

Very good explanation of DR & Expo... was one of the toughest things to learn when i started.

Awesome info Thanks!

That you I'm very green in fact I don't even have a plain yet. 😆 but the more I watch the more excited I get for my first purchase. ☺ my cart is nice and full at your store just waiting for pay day now. The thing that's been bugging me is the hole transmitter/receiver thing. I don't make a lot of money and can't afford the super good one, but I don't want to cheap it ether. And I'll probably be getting a few of your pains over time, there are so many cool plains to choose from, it's hard just picking one. 😆 Thank you guys for all the info you put out for us sponges and giving us a great hobby to get into!

I got 6 helicopters passed down to me from my grandfather and three controllers(transmitters) still learning all the terminology.. lol a little overwhelmed.

ok mr bixler, you sure know your stuff, sensational video amazing

omg your little arrow board would be great to have for making sure everything is dialed perfectly!

Thanks I needed this.

thanks for the professional help!

great job here. thanks!

love my devo 7e. with some mods i have full range and talk to different brands of receivers

Great!!! Love it. Thanks.

What about binding? I have a stock mini super cub and can't seem to get it to bind with my DX4e. Anybody know how?

great video learn alot thankyou for a beginner flyer

I remeber when I was flying 27mhz in the uk and had many different models, but I only needed one transmitter, not the ten you mentioned we needed in the olden days! It talked to whichever receiver was switched on, simple. The only things that are better in modern equipment is that you don't have to change the crystals and the aerial is much shorter.

Really loving the vids guys they are really really good. Question where can I get a flite test jacket or hoodie from and is the dx8 as good as people say it is

Yep ! Multirotor Beginner Series!!

I cant wait for that foambord fighter!

I just came across your video (which was posted 3 years & 3 months ago) and would like to know if the Spektrum DX-6 can be used on a Protocol FX video quadcopter. Also I would like to know the difference in the DX6 and the rev e, i and other revisions. Thank you for your help with this question

slick way to teach rates and expo :) awesome

hey can you make a review of the Extra 300 From hobbyking

Watching this in 2017. those Tx are from the old days :D 10 models Wow just wow :D

Thanks great video now everything make sense

so whats the name Transmitters brand? so which one do you think is best used, and whats the type ? sorry im a beginner , i dont know where i can get the tools like u use in my country, and i dont know the name of the tools... i want to build the plane, but i dont know what i must to do... please teach me

what is your transmitter type josh bixler? i saw that yours had lots of channels AND a touch screen?

@tengugamer4749

7 жыл бұрын

Charlie Nadeau the i6s got touch screen but dont think this helps yo question

you guys are fun to listen to, and very informative. I have a Phantom and really enjoying FPV. I never before flew RC planes("Line of Sight Style". ), but I did fly hang gliders and ultra-lights. Because I want to eventually also have an airplane for FPV like maybe the Skyhunter or something like that, I know I will have to also get a transmitter and the associated receivers.There is a good supply of Spektrum in my area. I had my heart set on the DX8i, but might settle with the "6". Either way I really like your videos.