I love the look and handling of the Valiant. I actually crashed my very first trainer from the early 90's (a couple times) bad enough to have to re-built it (a couple times). It was a 40 size, 63" wing but I covered it with almost identical colors and design as this Valiant. I just got the motor running good again tonight and it's already in the car for tomorrow morning. You guys have really inspired me to do what's fun again. Thanks for all the uploads. And nice job living the dream of flying from your own yard!

One of my favorite, absolutely beautiful ... Never saw a bad review on that plane . It really needs floats or skis with all that beautiful undisturbed snow you have there .

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching; and yes, floats or skis would be cool!

Put the Floats on the Twin Otter and fly it off all that snow.

@aaronstrom16

3 жыл бұрын

ya Brian take advantage of that snow! The Otter is made for those floats, I take mine to the beach and skid it on the sand, I wish it would snow here on the Oregon coast.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Well snow is one of those things you "wish" you had, until you have it for 3 months straight ;) LOL!!!

@teal94z28

3 жыл бұрын

@@aaronstrom16 Come fly! I'm in North Bend

Great job, thank you guys.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

I have this plane and it is a joy to fly! I have some snow skis on the way and am hoping to try some snow touch and goes this weekend.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Thank you Brian for doing the review on the Valiant. “Nice”

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome ;) It was one that lots of folks wanted to see.

@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC I join AMA and a club I’m learning to fly under valiant they wanted me to start up with the apprentice that I like something with flaps it’s been a lot of fun so far plus I’m learning a lot thanks for all your input Brian keep up the good work.

Nice video guys, great flight Brian I really like the looks of that plane and I am leaning on that or the T28 being my 2nd when im ready and I will buy it from your links when I am confident in my skills.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice! T-28 would be an EXCELLENT choice!

Great flight.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronny! This plane is excellent!

And on the snow it is a blast and the ski’s allow you to do some crazy stuff when you cut the power and roll.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Floats work well, but skis are cooler looking! I love the way they point tip up...cool looking lines!

Great plane. Definitely under rated. Flys just as good with floats on. Great video

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

It's a great plane. I've heard it's amazing on floats too!

Thank you Mr Brian for second thoughts on Valiant cant wait to fly mine its in the basement ready to fly.Next plane will be the Trojan t 28.I will order it off your sight to keep your channel going.From Ohio.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks David!

Love that plane. Just ordered some Garbage bag items from your link 🛩

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! :) Enjoy!!!

Looking good!! Beautiful plane. Throw a Hobby KIng sound unit in it......ooooyesss!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

That would be cool!

I find that the prop is relatively big on the Valiant and prop strikes are relatively easy on landing if you don't plant that tail quickly. Also, it flies the tail very easily during taxiing and, again the pilot needs to keep the elevator stick hard back to keep the tailwheel in play. Like you, I'm amazed at how quick the plane is with a 3s battery. The wing loading is so light, the virtually symmetrical wing profile, small dihedral and the relatively large control surfaces make for a very aerobatic flyer. I find the wing to be somewhat fragile out toward the tips where it gets pretty thin. The tailfeathers are also pretty fragile. For this reason, I don't think a 4s battery would be a great idea. I absolutely LOVE my Valiant! It's a great choice when you just want to go to the field with something you can throw around the air at will. It always performs, and it always comes back for more. The Valiant and a half dozen 3s 2200's and you've got an afternoon's worth of delight. As always, thanks much for sharing. Steve

@earlmauger3961

3 жыл бұрын

I broke the stock prop on the third flight, my field is grass, and it nosed on landing. Put a slightly more aggressive apc prio on it, and its crazy fast now. 76mph level flight, no dive. My favorite plane in the hanger.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with all your thoughts ;) The plane is definitely an "Everyday flier"

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Earl, I don't know if that sucks, or that's great since you broke the prop on the first day ;( I guess, "happy accident" :) I upgraded the prop on my original Timber 1.5m, and it was CRAZY after going to 13X6.5. I bet this plane would love a bit more pitch ;) Thanks for the heads up.

@earlmauger3961

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC that's not a bad idea on the timber, never really considered a change on mine, but now I am. Did you leave it 3 blade or change to a 2?

I've been watching your channel since I started flying a year and a half ago. I respect your honest opinion you give on the things you review, and I've been waiting for you to get this. Wanted to here your thoughts on my all time favorite plane. Glad to see you like it.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! It's a great plane, but I've had a lot of people comparing it to the Timber, but it's smaller and cheaper than the Timber 1.5m, so kind of an apples to oranges comparison. I like both, but the Timber might be a slightly better overall value. This plane is more "scale" looking, in my opinion, and takes a little bit more skill to fly, since the Timber is totally forgiving in every aspect. Thanks for being here with us Earl, and if this is one of your favorites, meaning, you've had your eye on it for some time, don't delay, it's EXCELLENT! Valiant 1.3m bit.ly/2X4oNHc

Hi Brian n camera crew I'm not going to coment on the plane. BUT THE SCENERY WOW. YOU 2 ARE BLESSED Stay well Brian

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The snow is beautiful, but it's a pain to "live" in ;)

I have not tried it but I have flown the king fisher and love it.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I haven't

Nice plane nice size.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Totally!

I bought one of these and it flew so nice I bought another one for my son to fly. Unfortunately the second one has a major issue, I think the fuselage or wing came out of the mold wrong because it flies very very badly. Horizon support is non-responsive. I do love the e-flight planes but the lack of customer support is horrendous. Unfortunately the next step is to dispute the charges with my credit card company unless someone knows a way to actually get them to answer a phone, call me back, or respond to an email.

Love this plane...debating on getting the 10cc Valiant but Electric. Would love too see you try out the 10cc ARTF Valiant.

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

That would be sweet!

Nice flying plane might get it in the future

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

You should Alan! It's real nice!

I added crow to my valiant and outbord flaps and man the crow makes it drop like a rock and the outboard flaps makes is it slow down to a crawl. If you do make the outboard and crow mixings you need to use a lot of of rudder to turn

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Did you keep the stock Rx or PNF?

@benjijazz1380

3 жыл бұрын

Everything in the airplane is stock

Very late to the party, but ordered one today using your affiliate link to support the channel. 👍🏻😎

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you! You're not LATE ;) We have new people joining us every day - like they say, better late than never! P.S. We'll be RE-reviewing the Valiant too, if you're interested. Not 100% sure on the timing, but we have it here waiting in our increasing queue of planes.

Great video and explanations, I just ordered the "FMS P-51 800mm Big Beautiful Doll V2" just wondering if you could do a video on that warbird?

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not opposed to doing that one ;)

One question do you do second thoughts wile waiting on other planes or is it actually second thoughts or both? Awesome plane to but I already spent my 200 on anf f 15

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

We do "Second Thoughts" videos when we have time, usually a few days after we fly the first time, or a few months later, depending on how busy we are. We've had very bad flying conditions, so on this occasion, we had only a few days apart. We just fly when we can, but I prefer to do "Second Thoughts" after 3-4 more planes, so I have some time to really revisit it with more context for our experience.

Have you flown/reviewed the Timber X or Night Timber X....? For someone who may get another high wing to go with a Cub, just for another more relaxed flyer... would you say this is a better plane to get , or the Timber? (would likely pay extra to get the night timber version)... I'm really hoping to get back into flying my planes again, and I think a new plane would help with the enthusiasm to get put there, since it's been a couple years of them collecting dust in the hangar I'm thinking one like this would be better than a P-51 or Ultimate bike as the next addition... Thanks as usual for the videos...

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I have done the Night Timber X - check out our video ;) As for getting back into the hobby - DO IT ;)

Brian, I'm an intermediate flyer with the Aeroscout 2 and wondering what you would suggest for the next step.. something with flaps. I'm considering the Valiant and the Timber but am open to suggestion. I fly off a grass field and like to fly both low and slow and also hot-dog around. What would you suggest?

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Both are GREAT - the Valiant is a BIT cheaper, and SMALLER which might make it fit a car better???, but I think dollars to donuts, you'll enjoy the Timber 1.5m slightly better....HOWEVER, keep in mind the Timber is out of stock (New Turbo Timber "Evolution" in pre-order still) for a few weeks yet ;) Timber bit.ly/3cEjplB Valiant bit.ly/3rUTtsn You will LOVE either choice, and I hope you'll get BOTH, but I realize we can't all have 150 planes taunting us on our trip through out basements - LOL ;)

hey Brian, would this be a good first/second plane after the UMX timber?

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Sure!

MY valiant doesn't have any telemetry. Does ur Brian? OR do I need to rebind mine? (I did my umx turbo timber and then had telemetry)👍 Thx for re-reviewing!!!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly can't remember....gotta watch ;)

What camera do you guys use? I love the valiant and I've got one aswell!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Samsung Galaxy S9 Cell Phone

@m.s.aviation7065

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks

Nice flying Brian! Which flies better the Valiant or Turbo Timber? Hard to tell. You make them all look good.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

They both fly differently, and the Timber is BIGGER...so not necessarially an apples to apples comparison, but I'd say they're BOTH great plane!

@joem5639

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC They both look like good slow fliers & STOL planes but with the Valiant being smaller I take that to mean more maneuverable.

great plane to fpv. you should fpv a few of your flights. also did you ever watch spocktra50 videos? i miss those nutballs.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I have some FPV gear but just don't find myself getting into it. I don't have any OSD, so it's real hard to tell my speed ;(

If you smear a thin layer of silicone on the axle then put powder graphite on it the sound will not sound like a grocery cart.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

How do I connect safe to my TX16s Max?

Need a good plane for windy conditions, Vailant or Conscendo Evolution? Is there another to consider? 10-25 mph

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

Both would be good choices, but if it's WINDY, the Conscendo Evo would be my pic...then the direction of wind won't limit you to your runway direction. Conscendo Evo bit.ly/3bVtYkM (Valiant bit.ly/3rUTtsn - Close second)

@terrybehunin1243

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks a lot. Love your videos, trust your judgment!

Brian a quick question if I may please. I live in NW Wisconsin, lots of wintertime snow. Would you be willing to recommend a good plane to fly that has snow skis attached please? I could not find one of your videos that shows you flying off of the snow. Thank you for your time. Please keep producing these amazing videos. God bless.

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

We only have maybe one REALLY old snow video, but if you want a plane WITH skis, here's one... kzread.info/head/PLXTH0DstRDc4O8eX_tt1uTlYwqrbOur0L

@jeffreystone7327

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thank you for the quick reply and video link. I will definitely check it out. By the way. I have a new FMS Beaver V2 2 meter plane on the way. Loved those videos and your thoughts on its flying capabilities. Can’t wait to unbox that “Big Beaver”. Thanks for all that you both do to make the hobby better for all of us. God bless.

@jeffreystone7327

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/oYGpys5uhN2pcdo.html I came across this this evening. A Beaver V1 skiing on floats. I thought was pretty cool.

Brian, I love this plane but can't get it to designate a switch on my DX8e to toggle SAFE no matter how many times I try. I have only been flying in SAFE since a week ago when I got it. Have reached out to Horizon multiple times via phone and email to no avail. Any tips? Thanks, love the channel!!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Here's the stock answer I've been giving out, since I get this question all the time. It usually helps people find and fix one of two common issues... You CAN, and will after you follow these steps - I've had this comment from probably 50 or more, just as adamant as you, and they got theirs working ;) Step 1) Make sure you're BOUND with SAFE SELECT ON. If you're NOT 100% sure - DO IT AGAIN, and make sure the surfaces "Dance" through the mix TWICE at power up...NOT ONCE...Once means you're in AS3X only mode. Step 2) Go to MONITOR MODE, and watch the switch change the condition of the channel you THINK is assigned to the SWITCH YOU WANT TO USE - If it doesn't change state, go to System Setup and make the Channel Assignment to that switch. Now exit the menu and verify the changes took in Monitor Mode. Step 3) Now that you're 100% sure you're BOUND in SAFE Select, and you have an operational switch for channel (I think 5-8) assigned, go ahead and pull both sticks DOWN and IN, and then toggle the switch to a count to 10 (NOT 5)....most people don't count a FULL CYCLE of the switch...so they never get to 5 full back and forth cycles... On step 9 of 10, you'll see the surfaces twitch, and on 10 of 10 they'll "recenter" again. Here's PROBABLY what you're doing wrong...it's a super easy mistake to make, and you'll immediately get it if you are doing this wrong... Switch Up to Switch Down = 1 Switch Down to Switch Up = 2 Switch Up to Switch Down = 3 Switch Down to Switch Up = 4 Switch Up to Switch Down = 5 Switch Down to Switch Up = 6 Switch Up to Switch Down = 7 Switch Down to Switch Up = 8 Switch Up to Switch Down = 9 Switch Down to Switch Up = 10 When Horizon Hobby wrote those instructions they said 5 times, so this is what they meant, but it's confusing if not elaborated upon... Switch Up to Switch Down = 0 Switch Down to Switch Up = 1 Switch Up to Switch Down = 1 Switch Down to Switch Up = 2 Switch Up to Switch Down = 2 Switch Down to Switch Up = 3 Switch Up to Switch Down = 3 Switch Down to Switch Up = 4 Switch Up to Switch Down = 4 Switch Down to Switch Up = 5 ...pretty confusing, right??!?!? Step 4) The ONLY issue that might prevent this all from working is that your sticks are WAY out of calibration... if so, the Tx might not realize you're in the Lower Left or Lower Right position, thus preventing the designation when you hit flip 10... so if this ends up being the case, which I highly doubt, then you need to calibrate your sticks and then follow back from step 2 maybe. Good luck - you can do it!

@djeffway

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks so much Brian! I am going to try that out this weekend and will let you know!

@djeffway

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC FIXED! It was the flipping of the switch with proper explanation that did it!

Great Flyin Plane! Thanks Butt I Still Like The Big 2.1m Orange Carbon Cub Z-SS More... LOL PS Did You Say That You Crashed Her Into The Power Lines? Where's That Video? How Badly Did It Break & Did You Fix It???

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I think they are seriously apples to oranges... The Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m is like 2-3X as expensive, BUT agreeably way more awesome is a lot of different ways ;) Yes, I hit the power lines, and then kept flying for another ~5 minutes ;) There's a bit scuff on the LE, inboard part of the wing. It's totally fine otherwise ;)

@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC Ahhh-Sooo... You Didn't Want HH or Us Fan-Boyz To Think You The Fool or There Twas A Bunch Of Really Good Cussin, Soo Y'alls Cut It From The Video! LOL

I just got this plane and built it. It is my first plane with flaps. Is it normal for the flaps to make a loud noise when fully deployed? It sounds like the servo is still trying to move the flap when fully engaged. I set it up per the manual at 100% for full landing flaps.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Might want to back them off a few percentage points, and see if the noise goes away...then if it does, check for binding. "Digital" noise is okay, but resistance...and you'll actually burn out the motors!!!

@jpap1059

3 жыл бұрын

I backed it off to 94% and no more noise at all. It was definitely a binding noise. I’m not sure if I need to do anything else but that seems to have at least removed the noise.

It would be cool if they could invent a reverse on the motor for short runways.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

There's already Reversing ESC's available now, but not as easy to use as some might expect.

Get some ski's 😁😍

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I might

Not sure if you deal with hobby king but if you do I would like to see review on the new f4u 750mm Corsair to compare with volantex p51

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I don't know if I'm gonna do that or not, at this point. Hobbyking is real hit-or-miss, but they do make some nice stuff too.

What's the difference between an AS receiver and an AR receiver? I ask because I have a DX6i transmitter that binds with the AR620 and I don't want to have to buy a new transmitter if I buy this plane.

@RPSchonherr

3 жыл бұрын

I guess I should read the package. The AR620 is a SPMAR620 DSM2/DSMX receiver. So, the DX6i should bind with the receiver in this plane. Am I right?

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

You're asking several questions, but what you want to ask is... Can I use my DX6i on this plane? Yes

@RPSchonherr

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC OK, Well, you convinced me. I just bought this plane. It's on you if it doesn't work. :) JK.

The esc says 3&4s on it the only reason I changed the motor out is the bearings locked up don’t know y though I ran a 4s 2200 30c and it was a lot better didn’t try and stall like it did on 3s

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't know if this one is cool with 4S or not

@christheoutlaw5748

3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried it yet

@christheoutlaw5748

3 жыл бұрын

On 4s that is

What happened to the eachine F-16? did it came in?

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Coming real soon ;)

would you take the t28 Trojan or this plane?!!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I like them both very similarly, but I have a sweet spot for the T-28 ;)

@karenschlosser3370

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks for the respons!! Sounds good 😁

2:48 Flight time, and capabilities on 3s seals the deal between this and the T28 1.1m. Some very lazy people can go near the 20min flight time, and over 10 min is the norm with 2200mah. Off course war birds (even T28’s) are irresistible and you cannot match their charm. I am not an eflite fanboy, but on the market there is no plane (except some gliders) that have flight time to capabilities ratio close to this. And it’s cheaper than all the crap stuff (compare with receiver and everything installed). The big downside, but you will have it on most high wing planes: it’s battery hatch location.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!

6:10 How do you fly this turns at that angle on low speed? My Valiant would go immediately to the ground 🙈

@BrianPhillipsRC

Жыл бұрын

Great question! Use coordination in your turn, plant the plane in the air, meaning increase the GForce by adding elevator, then also use takeoff or landing flaps, but keep your nose pointed flat or into the ground slightly, then control your altitude by tightness of the turn, and be prepared to add more throttle. It's not as hard as this explanation makes it sound, but when you get it, you'll do it all the time...this is one of the things I couldn't live without in RC flight ;)

@DimaGuitar

Жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC You explained it very well, Thank you for that! I will practice! Your videos helped me a lot and I really love the way you fly "sporty n' scale" 👍

This plane should have ski’s for us snow birds.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

LOL - I agree skis would be cool!

The fisher comes with ski’s

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

I can't get THAT much vertical outta mine on a 3s 2300-50c pack. Nor get it that snappy. MY EPA are at max, stock holes tho.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, are you flying a SMART Pack? They are pretty awesome!

They still sell it because it’s a great plane!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

For sure!

Of corse let it dry before putting wheel back on.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

sure

skis. i know you can , cmon man

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I hear...you know, the thing

I can fly mine on a 4s 2200 it is crazy fast you will like it

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Have you had any ESC or Motor issues yet?

@ManAndMachine23

3 жыл бұрын

You will rip the motor off the foam on 4s,happen med to me when I tried

what city do you live in?

Just need a discount coupon.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Wish I had one to share. If I hear one I'll put it out.

When I find a wife like yours, I'll say I do.