"What's the vector Victor?" Sorry I couldn't resist, but you started it. And gosh I love this bird, thanks for showing it, with your video I was able to get a really good look.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Shirley you can't be serious... My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it

Hi I'm brian from wv and i have ben flying since 1973 and i love your videos very helpful and yes as soon as the weather clears up I'm going to try expo

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! Glad to have you here with us Newbs ;)

@brianhanket5873

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC how is the cms Pitts I have never flown a biplane and I am going to try one

I put a 45a ESC and an APC prop (same pitch as stock) on my Valiant and it is a ROCKET, I don't question for a minute that it's booking at 100mph. That said when I did the motor mount started to pull out. I tugged it on out and put it back with epoxy and it's been solid since. I run maxed throws on my ailerons, rudder, elevator. It snaps forwards, backwards, flatspins, just does so much crazy aerobatic stuff. Then you drop the flaps and throttle back and it just cruises around all chill-like. Such a versatile plane. I've never had a flight on it that didn't end with me smiling. One of a very few that if I ever crash it I'm pulling my phone out to order a new one on the spot.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

That's the best type of plane...FAST, SLOW, CARZY, or CALM - it does it all!

😳 “WOW” You did the Valiant THANK YOU I have the plane for three months now having flown until you’ve done your review on it. FANTASTIC. I’m still watching the video thanks Brian and camera crew.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks William for LIVING on my channel ;)

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

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian for all the input I’ve been flying it Valiant and I’ve been loving it, I love the flaps. Now I got to get by night timber up in the air.🙄

"Level 2 is somewhere between 1 & 3"....I never thought of it like that! LOL!! ;) Another great video you two!! Thanks for all of your hard work (labor of love) to bring us all of the great info, details and helpful input!! You guys are the best!!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I just think "level 2" means nothing...so I kinda make fun of it whenever I see it - LOL

Just got my valliant today. Thanks to your video, i put it together in no time. I did a modification i wanted to share with you. . The landing gear from the carbon cub s 1.3 meter, will fit right on the valliant because the struts for the valliants floats are the same struts as the lg and float struts on carbon cub s. So if you dont like them noisy wheel pants and rather have tundra tires, just grab some carbon cub s + lg off horizons parts list. They go right on like they meant to be there. And look real nice too!

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

COOL! Honestly, I never gave it a second thought, since they look so dang good, but you are 100% right...they're noisy. I didn't even realize they were interchangeable.

@roadkill5838

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC they seem bouncy too when your landing on your diveway/sidewalk. I havent flown mine yet to see how these do, but once i renew my ama and get gas to go up to my flying site, i will let you know how they do.

I have gotten this plane for 3 years and it is always my go-to. Very high performance, easy and fun to fly/maneuver. You can go extreme aerobatic or fly relaxing like a trainer on this plane. It is that great that I even thinking of getting a second one as a spare, in case HH stops the production.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! Great plane!!!

Im glad you got this one ive got one sitting in the garage waiting to fly this spring .Perfect timeing Thank you.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it - get it flying ASAP!

Thank you for helping out my husband on his viper!!! Love your videos!! Keep up the great content! I don’t know why I have not subscribed sooner lol!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Glad I could lend a hand!!! We're glad to keep you guys entertained :)

Bout dang time Brian! This is my 3rd and favorite plane! I love it. So glad I got to see you shake it down. Great video! My fav goto dude for rc planes!!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charles!

What a great flying plane I've got to get one this summer Nice flying Brian and thanks to Camera Crew we get a front row set to watch 🔥👍✌️

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Erric!

Brian you did a fantastic job on explaining the duel rates an expo I don’t think anybody could’ve done it that good.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Gotta just try it to really understand what it does. It's one of those things you don't THINK you need when you're a new pilot, trying to keep things "Affordable" - LOL - then after 15 minutes, you realize you "need it" - LOL!!!

Great presentation! I worked for Motion RC for several years. I really enjoy watching your presentation videos! Well done, fun to watch. A+

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt! Wish they'd work with me ;) Seems like a great company, and I've done business with them before, but for whatever reason, they think their "house" review system is best, but it is not. Don't get me wrong, those guys make a great show, but they literally WORK for MotionRC, so 5-10% credibility max! Too bad. Maybe they'll come around at some point.

@mattmaryan1121

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC Motion RC is run by two very wealthy families. They are just striving to be the best they can. Obviously, there are other companies. Who is working hard to achieve the same impact. My feeling is, it's wonderful to have different avenues to enjoy this sport. One might be a little "stuck up; per se. A modeler of my standards, I just really enjoy the opportunity. BYW, you have excellent skills. I'm sure Motion RC could use your expertise in the future. Keep it stupid simple (KISS) is what I'm saying. In 2014, I was invited to the RC Expo with Rich - RC Informer. We had a Blast! Also Micheal Herr and Pete. Pete was RC Informers camera person. We all did a lot to start building the RC community at that time. Super cool to hear from you. KIT. I'm just getting back into flying again. Cheers!

just bought one of these. very excited. love your flying skills dude

That plane cries for floats and skis ... :) One of my favorite . Love those black stripes under the wings .

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

She'll take them both ;)

Great vids thanks, so lucky to have a wife who helps out,plus the runway in your yard big bonus.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!!! Thanks Ross!

Thanks Brian for doing the review on the Valiant, it sounds like you like that plane. And I heard more positive than I did negative it’s time for me to get mine up in the air. I just got to get a 4000 mA battery 3s. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

That's going to be VERY tough to fit in there, FYI...it's got a battery bay kinda like the Carbon Cub S+

The valiant is a beauty. Personally one of my favorite beginner type plane is the BNF Aeroscout 1.1. The aeroscout was my first plane. I just got done assembling my first ARF the Eflite Pacer.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I bet she'll be a super good flier!

How did you know I have been waiting for this?? It's like you read my dreams... I have been flying most of my life so it's not obvious that I would want a classically styled trainer type box with wings, but the Valiant has a certain appeal that's hard to explain to newcomers. So far every time I'v though of a model you've gone and bought it lol

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I just used my "dream machine" here, and it said to do the Valiant ;)

Thanks for this flight and build.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!!!

That plane really flies great. Very good job.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does! Thanks!

Perfect day to throw some skis on the Valiant. 😉

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Snow is melting...work has me busy ;(

Hey Brian, I put a power switch on my valiant. I also put my bind plug outside the plane before I put the wing on. Cut a small slit with an exacto knife, put the bind plug wire in the slit with the bind plug just outside the fuselage, then put the wing on. Love your flights and radio set up. Just ordered the new RV-7 release thru your channel.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Good idea with the bind plug! Thanks Bill! We're excited to do the RV-7!

The Valiant is the best kept secret in the E-Flite lineup, by far. It is fully aerobatic, largely due to the almost-symmetrical wing and minimal dihedral. The real fun thing for me is it looks like a trainer, but turns heads when it's maneuvering in the air. Plenty quick and oh-so-slow when the flaps are down. What more can you ask for? Nothing more fun than a sleeper that catches people by surprise. Kind of like the Tesla sedan that looks like grandma's car, but blows the doors off of almost anything out there. One con (in my opinion) is E-Flite's typical bottom-loading battery compartment. I really HATE having to turn the plane on its back to get the battery in place. BTW - Regarding grass: I find the relatively small wheels and the wheel pants to be a hinderance to flying off of grass, at least in the Bermuda that is the norm here in Oklahoma. Just wish I could handle mine - especially on landings - as well as you do. Really nice review. As always, thanks much for sharing. Steve

@re3065

3 жыл бұрын

Steve - Download the Valiant from the Knifedge "Swap Pages" and practice landings in various wind settings in RealFlight. Then in "real life" you can "grease" your landings for sure 👍😉

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I too very much despise a bottom loading battery, BUT all is forgiven when you fly it!!!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Ro Me - Sure thing, the simulators help, but I prefer the real deal - takeoff and landing - 20-30 times per pack, and you'll have it down in a couple lipos.

Really nice plane! So sad it has been discontinued (at least in Europe). I enjoy the building process in your videos a lot, so informative and entertaining at the same time! All the best from Germany!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

If it's discontinued, it's for the upgrade to new Rx, so should be back soon. In the mean time DRACO ;)

Another plane to add to my collection thanks as always keep up the good work.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! This is a keeper, for sure!

My husband has definitely beat it up lol!!! I have spent many hours helping him rebuild it! It is now like new.

@alesiajames4239

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t know when you filmed this but I just put our tree up yesterday lol!! They are too pretty to put up!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alesia! My wife was thinking about putting it away, but we just took all the cat toys off the tree and left it bare ;)

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Fixing planes is a part of the hobby. Megan has helped me out with repairs a lot, but funny enough, it's one of the few areas where she doesn't get dragged in too often ;)

Got this plane last summer, great flying plane. I started with the apprentice s and got this as a second plane. I feel like this would have been a better plane to start with, east to fly but then has plenty of speed when you go full throttle!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I love both! Flaps on the Apprentice makes it a lot easier to land in tight placed, FYI ;)

I just finished building a UH1B huey helicopter conversion kit for my Blade 230S. It looks awesome in the air. Was enjoying your videos during the build. Nice tail dragged!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith! I bet it's cool!

@keithwhisman

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC oh it is. Had an old model huey gun ship laying around, took the m134A mini guns and rocket pods off it and am detailing them and mounting them to the RC huey. In the army I was lucky enough to get some rides on some old UH1 hueys that I was told by the crews had been to Vietnam and back. This was as the army was removing them from the inventory so I was lucky HQ was near one of the last operational huey units. I begged for a ride, was told ever Tuesday and Thursday evening. Guess what I did every Tuesday and Thursday evening? Riding in Hueys and taking pictures like a tourist in battle dress uniform. Had lots of fun. I had all my photons in a briefcase that I’d left in my car, someone broke into my car and stole the briefcase. All of my military memories were stolen from me. I hate thieves

Great video Brian. I am in the process of rebuilding one that was given to me. I purchased a 45A Avian esc for it. Speaking of trying a plane out, I'm still waiting to see you fly the Aeroscout S. Keep up the great videos!!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I want to do it, but waiting for one to come & we'll keep them coming ;)

I got the Valiant after you did this review and im glad I got it. I wonder how many Valiants Horizon has sold since they came out years ago..probably 1000's! I like it because its efficient on 3s and very light on its feet, its the perfect size and easy to fly...great for learning intermediate flying.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Aaron! Glad to hear!!!

This was my 2nd plane. It's amazing. Easily my favorite high wing, followed by the EC1500 and the F15.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

Just want to say how good i felt when you said it would be pretty incredible if you were flying in expert mode with the eachine war birds! :) I bought the p51d about 5 months ago and have been practicing in the local park and am indeed now flying relatively comfortably in expert mode. This was my first real attempt at flying and am loving it. I should add that I'm learning a lot from your channel Brian and you were one of a few that I took belief from that I could do this, so a big thank you!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I'm honored to have been a part in your adapting this hobby into your life. It's not easy, no matter what fool tells you any different ;) If you've advanced to "Expert" on the any of the 400mm Eachine Warbirds, you are doing GREAT! What's next for you Leo??? The Sky's the Limit - pun intended! Seriously glad to hear you've stuck with it, and now you're on the precipice of the rest of your RC carer...the first part is the hardest, and most frustrating part, so now you just need to win the lottery so you can afford a good percentage of the planes you want to buy ;) Thanks for being with us here Leo, and good luck in your continued addiction!

@leomickleborough9686

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks so much. I have both the volantex trainstar epoch and the pterasaur which I'm yet to fly at my local club but am already thinking about my next. I really really like the Horizon Hobby 1.2m P51d and the new 1.1m t28... it will probably be one of them. And you are right, it really is an addiction! In fact i'm completely obsessed. :)

This is so awesome i watch it again. 👌😉 Wow what a control its on this plane. You had a kick ass flight.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it. This plane is very good, and with all the horrific weather, we have only been able to fly once!

@FromAboveAndBeyondChannel

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC i see it will soon be in the air again. 😁

Great video. One of my favorite flying planes. Makes a great float plane also.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I keep hearing how well it does floats! I will have to try it, but for what it's worth, we want a pond on this property, so if we can get one here, that would be SOOO cool!

looks like a super plane,another great job-Brian and Megan

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice flying ! I got a simulator a few days ago after seeing your video on it . Wish I wouldn't of waited so long .

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! It will help you so much, but no substitute for REALLY flying ;)

One of my all time favorites! Just fun to stick bang it, or kite it.

Wow...Ive been waiting!!!!!!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

It is here ;)

I've had this plane for nearly 2 years, and other than trouble with finding motor shafts and vibrating wheels, i have tons of fun with mine. This plane with a dx6e is perfect for low slow passes and one wheel touch and goes. Also, with the size and weight of these planes, I like to fly in 5-15 mph sustained and upper levels make for excellent soaring with 5200 lipo. That's right it will easily fly a 5200 with a bit of mod to the battery box with super snug fit. Great for stol on those heavy crosswind days too..

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

How the heck do you fit it in the battery tray!??!?!

@texascityrc8660

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC the tray is the same size as the t-28 trojan 1600mm. There is a bit of foam to push in or dent a little, but the lipo fits snug up to the front as it should

Arguably the best flying, most versatile, capable planes on the market. 70mph level flight, but will also fly as slow you want to. Not another 3s plane like it out there. Must have!!!!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I was AMAZED how well she performed on a 3S!!!

All my non-UMX planes with Spektrum receivers are programmed with SAFE Select, AS3X, and No Gyro on the C switch prior to the maiden. It's much easier now with the series of Forward Programming receivers. I use SAFE Select as my Panic Recovery mode, Re-Orient mode, and sometimes Launch mode. This way, I always know where the switch is located. After watching your video, I've set my Valiant up for 32003S packs at the same control surface positions, but with less deflection. Time to see how that does. The 4000 packs are a bit too heavy for my liking. Besides, I don't have too many of them. The the 3200s are only 2 ounces more than the 2200s, not 4 like the 4000s. Also, this plane has zero issues on grass. Just watch that tail wheel. It only clips in and breaks off very easily. Mine snapped off during transport to the field and had to be Foam-Tac'd. Haven't had an issue since.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

BUMMER! I hate when planes break on the way out!!! Awesome plane thought!

Great plane. Love mine

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you are Terry! P.S. We hit 100K early this morning ;) Thanks for being a part of our success here on KZread!

Brian, I just returned to the hobby after almost 15 years so I've been working (painfully) up the 2.4 GHz learning curve. Fond farewell ch18 Airtronics gear. I wish I had discovered your channel when I first rebooted because you and camera crew do the best job I've seen putting together model reviews that are just as educational as they are entertaining. So well produce! You've also tapped into the old wisdom that the golden hours of dawn and dusk provide the best light for photographing model airplanes like it does almost everything else. Two requests: 1) I made some mistakes in selecting the Spectrum receivers I initially bought to replace my Airtronics gear, eg., ordering several 636Bs before understanding how tedious the programming could be. Several of your reviews videos have helped educate me along with the Spektrum website, but it would be nice to have a video that focuses on receiver selection, forward programming, etc. And 2) Even as an old timer (the donkey's we rode to school were replaced by school buses by 6th grade), I like the Horizon flying coffee cups. I really lie the Valiant as a great vehicle to do a hobby reboot with. But since I believe you live close to SigMfg, how about a field trip for you and camera crew over to Montezuma. Maybe they would give you their somewhat new T-Clips ARF similar to the one I have in a box in the garage waiting for a build this fall. Anyway you guys are great for the hobby. I recommend you often at my club field. Keep it up! Joe Gist

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, and welcome! So much to learn, and everyone in the hobby assumes we've all been in it from the beginning, but so many haven't!!! That has given birth to this very strange and amazing opportunity that you're watching, our KZread channel! So glad we got connected here, and I like you're ideas. We have so many videos, you might spend a few lifetimes watching them all, so if you want forward programming, we have much of it, but you'll have to take note of the planes that at PNP vs BNF...we just did the Ultra Stick the other day - great example of VERY detailed Radio Setup. Also, we did a flapperon equipped EDF Jet, the XFly T-A7 just the other day also... just to name a few. We have tons more coming. Here's the caveat to my Radio Setup. If you want stabilization (AS3X) or SAFE (auto leveling) which we showcase almost exclusively, you will want to get these receivers for now... With AS3X/SAFE... AR631 bit.ly/3pYNC3c (there's also one without an antenna for like $5 less - I'll get the antenna - LOL) AR637T bit.ly/3pW3u86 AR8360T bit.ly/3dKg4n6 Here's a few examples of receivers with telemetry, but no AS3X and SAFE... AR6610T bit.ly/33SYkA0 AR620 bit.ly/2QUlyCd If you want to learn how to setup these little guys, they are so easy, just follow along on a couple planes, and you'll be an expert, I promise! Stay tuned Joe - more to come!!! Thanks for being here with us!

@waltergist8923

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks Brian. I just spent a week of wasted time trying to program SAFE and A3X into one of the AR636s I still have (I was able to send 3 back). Very frustrating. kept getting so close with both the mobile app and the computer link but there was always something not quite right. Watched all Spectrum and Air Marshal's videos but ultimately I was humbled and threw in the towel. It hurt because I'm a retired PhD nuclear engineer who used to design Navy submarine and aircraft carrier power plants. But It beat me. Good news is I just ordered 4 AR 631s via your link. look forward to trying again with forward programing on my NX8. I do see you have lots of videos that go over AR631 progaraming, Keep up the good work. Joe Gist

I have 2 of these. One is stock and the other has larger bush wheels. The stock Valiant balances perfectly with a 1800 3S all the way back. Anything 2200 or larger will not balance and be nose heavy. Try a 1300 3S in the middle, and the plane is so light it is amazing. Still can get 4-5 minutes of aggressive flying.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I'll give it a try!

This was actually my second plane: I started with flite test foam boards that I crashed a few dozen times, then in bought the Valiant. Great plane! Although my receiver died on it this past weekend. 😠 When I get it back in the air, I'd like to try your flap mod.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

That's a BUMMER! What happened?

@GoByrds1969

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC Not sure: I flew 2 batteries through it, landed it, and only got the beeps from the ESC when I put a fresh battery in it. I tested all the servos, and swapped out the receiver and everything else checks out OK. So I guess my receiver fried? I'm just happy it happened on the ground! On the plus side, I guess the AR637T will be fun to play around with.

Thank you for reviewing this plane I was waiting for a good review to come out to see if it was a good plane to buy, I got the plane but Instead of getting the NX6 I get the dx6e. Great reviews.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! This plane is excellent. If you're on the fence, the only reason you should be, is that the T-28 1.1m is also so good ;)

I'm so glad you got this plane. This is my favorites overall. Such a wide envelope of flight. Try her on a 4s, you will enjoy it more.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

So she'll handle 4S just fine?

@rcpete7055

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC will the other eflite Valiant v1 handle 4s? I'm not sure what esc it has? Maybe a 18amp or 30a or 40a

@J.S.RCHobbies

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC I have both their V1 & V2. Both handles 4s just fine. I get about 8 mins with my Spektrum 4s 2200mah. I have videos of my flights on 4s. It can chase down the Flightline twin motor planes with a 4s battery. I can even keep with some of the EDF's at the field too. I think you will really enjoy on a 4s. I am glad you did a review of this plane.

Hi from England, new sub here. Enjoying your videos, keep up the good work!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks R B & Welcome!

Finally decided to try your expo / rates setup. Found out that on my DX6e the F switch is a 2 position. So using G.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad you're trying it out. I bet you're kicking yourself now that you've tried, for waiting so long ;)

Laughed pretty hard when you turned on the transmitter and it was showing the new T-28. Quickly pulled it away and cut back to mustang. 😀

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

This was filmed before we were allowed to show that video, so we had to be careful ;)

MY 1st real plane that reignited my flying passion! With take off flaps, 3s 2200, off the ground in 2 seconds! HAD to use bigger tires & remove my pants for grass. It's got me ready to remove safe! (IF I crash it next flight,) I would buy another one in a heartbeat!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Sure!

I picked the Valiant up in 2019 and you told me to hang on because you'd be releasing the video soon. It's still in the box...lol. I actually forgot I even had it. I guess it's time to bring it to life. I have heard that the motor pod detaches in flight in a certain batch of these planes. Apparently they weren't glued correctly? I don't remember the exact issue but it's worth a check during the build. My math teacher hammered "between every two points, there is a point" into my head in school. She must have said that to me every day because (besides making me write times tables every night) that's all I remember from her class. Are you filling in the bowl? Great flight and set up, y'all. Thanks!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

No, you'll have to wait and see...just like us ;)

Its a fun plane and batteries last a long time.

Best on 4s and on floats. I love that plane.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! We need a pond!!!

No they have them. I have a huge Sig Racall 80. Love it. Sig is still around as of 2021.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Love Rascalls! I want the 120" one ;)

Hi,just got the h king walrus,great motor glider! might look into geting the valiant!Nice vid.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard it's nice! But I always kinda thought it was a bit Clunky looking....weird how tastes change when you get into this hobby about 100+ planes ;)

Oh the joys of articulating 4 planes in the back of my jeep wrangler! Ive got it down to an art stacking them perfectly around each other so nothing is getting bent or torn up. I just need to pull the trigger and get this plane..I have too many planes already why not get more rite!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

You can never have too many planes ;)

FYI I used your amazon link just now to order this.

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your support!!!

Your channel is the best! Maybe during the 2nd thoughts video you could demonstrate how to buddy box, and have a new pilot (your camera crew) take this one up!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I don't even know how to buddy box - maybe I should figure out ;)

Mine are tough to screw in. Get the screw drivers 1 through 3. Big handles. You can easily crush the foam holding on the plane to tight. Especially the tail feathers

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, it's a tough thing to balance, holding tight enough to get the job done, but not destroying stuff!

Love the videos. Your a great pilot and got a great camera wife. Ever hit the telephone wires? Keep the videos coming!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We appreciate you being here with us. I HAVE hit the power lines on a couple occasions. The power lines won - LOL ;) I flew the Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m into them, kinda got blown UP into them on a final, and just kept flying for about 5 more minutes before an uneventful landing. I also flew into the lines with a Cessna Citation Longitude UMX, and it was a bit more devastating, but I had it fixed that evening...I had been shooting takeoffs and landings, over and over again, and I misjudged the height, and SMACK, right into the power lone ;(... BUT all is well! She's flying again!

This plane costs 200$ here in my city right now. I must buy it 😁

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

I really digg how you do your videos you show flight footage before building kool

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That was a long time gripe of many of our subscribers and viewers, but I bucked for a long time siting that "why would anyone watch the unbox and build" - well, I was technically right - LOL - but the audience won on that one ;)

You Got The BEST Build Videos!!! Do Dynam Sbach 342 RTF Build Video!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Dynam planes are such a pain to build, but they can turn out pretty nice. We'll put it on our tentative list.

The only thing I didn’t like about it the wheel pants would get stuck when taking off in the grass so changed the wheels out to the big bush wheels and no more nose plants and now I don’t get caught with my pants down haha

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I hate it when that happens ;) Some wear it as a badge of "honor" - LOL

Cool very nice plane this. 👌😁

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

It sure is!

Great video, I usually get 11 minutes out of a Turnigy 2300 mah. pack.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

That's nice!

On my real Cessna 150 it has 40 degrees of flaps and that makes a big difference. Nice strong landing gear.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet! I've heard you can land a Cessna 150 at something like 55-65 mph...is this true?

@timbacchus

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC On my plane it is right at 60 mph. One reason why I bought it if an off airport landing I want to be as slow as possible. But cruses at 120 not bad.

Took this one for a flight yesterday, I love the profile of the landing gear

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

I can't thank you enough for making this video! I'm a beginner in this hobby and really have no help trying to figure out all this stuff. I saved this to my library for when I finally put this baby together ❤ I have the dx8e and dx6i radios. I won't use the 6 on this plane. Also could you explain what ballooning is & a few other terms you used during flight.

@belowme70-1

3 жыл бұрын

upon initiating flaps you typically get a "ballooning" or floating upwards effect which is why you would mix some down elevator in, also why you want a slight delay on flaps.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Ballooning is when the flaps come down, the plane acts as though you had pulled back on the elevator, and the plane climbs (like a balloon). This is compensated by using an FLAP to ELEVATOR correction in "Flap Mode". Keep the questions coming. I'll try to help you out how I can Rick!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

yes, ลรรђ๏lэ byПΛƬЦЯΣ ;)

How do you measure control surface movement in mm? Is there a tool to do this with? Back into RC after many years absent. Starting with the Valiant 1.3. Thanks

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I don't, but if you want to do it, there are tools for it... Here's two examples... Amazon - amzn.to/3wAGChb Horizon Hobby - bit.ly/3q8nPY9

some of the best landing gear on this bird

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

They are nice and strong!

Yes i don't know why they did the door like that it drove me crazy 🤪 too.. I've put a peice of aileron tape as hinge 👍 Order of Planes I bought Eflite Sport cub S XK edge A-430 Eflite aeroscout S 1.1m Eflite Carbon Cub S 1.2 Eflite Delta ray one Eflite Valiant 1.3m Safe Arrows P51 mustang 1.2 Arrows Marlin JET

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

You can fly anything you want now ;) Good place to be, isn't it???

Hi Brian does the nx6 transmitter have a voice set-up on it were it takes to u and say how much battery etc

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, just go to BrianPhillipsRC and follow the voice in the video ;) Wait, I probably should have answered "no" - forgive my indulgence.

I always push the battery as far rearward as it can go. Any 3S battery. CG has never been a "too tail heavy" issue.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Okay. This plane seems very happy with whatever you can squeeze into the battery try ;)

Hey brian, how would you compare this to the carbon cub s +??? I still havent flown my valiant yet and kinda lookin for insight on what to expect. Thanks!

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

Simpler to setup and fly, but flies faster and significantly more aerobatic.

Brian, not too long after getting my Valiant, I decided to remove the wheel spats (basically because I don't particularly like them). The factory supplied wheels are approx 6cm in diameter and I'm finding it almost impossible to take off on the grass strip at my club. I know there is a lot of choice out there, but wondered if you suggest some bigger, chunkier ones that I could fit to the plane to improve my chances on take off? Thank you.

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

Make sure they're light...pnematic tires will be heavy, but there's some sponge filled "ultra-light" dubro's in smaller sizes... I used them on the V2 Viper 70mm...

Looks Beautiful in the air so clean

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

It was!

Spektrum needs to pay you to do training vids. I have told them. Theirs suck. Even the Valiant has junk directions. Ya think the screw bags could have a letter on them? The bind wire underneath. Do I move it? No one says. You do. That’s it. Thanks for all the help.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I'm honored you're coming here to learn what you need to learn. Thanks Terry!

My first thought for the wires coming out of the wing was the longest should be the flaps, no. That was wrong. They used extensions on the ailerons, so those suddenly became the longest.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I've made that assumption before too, as it seems perfectly reasonable, but then been burned ;(

@cj691

3 жыл бұрын

I am still scared to put mine in the air. I think I am waiting for calm winds so I can mess with my Sport Cub S 2 some more first.

Awesome instructional videos Brian!! After watching this video, I got inspired and bought a Valiant from Horizon Hobby in early March 2021 but had not built it yet. I also watched some past videos on the Valiant and people were mentioning engine vibration issue on the Valiant where the whole front cowl and engine broke apart from the plane.. Just wondering if you had any issues so far with the vibration issue. Your thought is appreciated before I built and start flying my Valiant. Thanks.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Not an issue for me so far, but if a lot of people have issues, it could stem from a balance issue on the prop, or a lot of prop strikes??? Who knows.

@Bryan-qx2iy

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC I am having a blast flying the Valiant thanks to your inspired video and instruction setup. I have a question that need some clearing.. in this video during your Dual Rate and Expo setting, you are setting all Airelon, Elevator, and Rudder all to Switch F. Does that mean with one switch F (to 0,1,2) we can control all Airelon, Elevator and Rudder in just one switch? Shouldn't it be separately assign to different switches, such as Airelon to F, Elevator to C, Rudder to G.. That is what I am confused about.. Thanks.

So……. for a second plane (started on the Aeroscout): Arrows Bigfoot or HH Valiant? If it makes much of a difference, I do NOT have a paved runway at 90% of the places I fly.

@BrianPhillipsRC

Жыл бұрын

Hummmmm - from an unpaved strip - Big Foot might be a better fit. Have you considered the Timber Evo 1.5m ??? Sorry to muddy the waters, but it is a major "go to" for many, and I can say, as much as the Valiant and Big Foot are amazing choices, the Timber Evo 1.5m is simply amazing...and a great value...JUST A THOUGHT...but to answer you actual question...Big Foot would be better suited if those are you two choices. Arrows Bigfoot bit.ly/3oyKrlz + AR620 bit.ly/3z7WDO0 Timber bit.ly/3OjD6jf (

Love your videos Brian, I’m trying to decide between this Valiant or the Turbo Timber Evo….I can only afford 1 plane, which should I go for in your opinion?

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

My 2 Cents. I don't want to take anything away from the Valiant (it is good...we JUST re-reviewed it)...but the Turbo Timber Evo has a bit more features. Timber bit.ly/3cEjplB Valiant bit.ly/3rUTtsn JUST keep in mind the TT is 1.5m and the Valiant is only 1.3m...so you might have less trouble transporting the Valiant.

Awesome vid Brian! Quick question, can I take the sd card from my DX6 and put it into the NX6 and have my models load up easily?

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it, but don't think the files will necessarially transfer over. I know it sucks bad, but not 100% sure you can import them. I haven't tried yet, but have about 75-100 in my DX18 to transfer over, and have been too lazy to make the transition!

@youngbungalo6874

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC If you make a short vid about it or incorporate it into a flight review, I and many others would appreciate it ty =]

And I put a 12/4 prop on it and it is stupid fast and changed the motor to a power 25 1250 kv bye eflite and you can almost fly it 3D it is so cool have had it for 2years now and fly it almost every day

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Hi Brian, would I be able to bind this plane to a DX6i radio? The standard overview (on retailer websites) states 'the simple procedure for assigning a transmitter switch to turn SAFE Select features on and off doesn't require any complex programming and takes just a few seconds' 'If you don't want to enable the SAFE Select features, just bind the receiver normally and it will function like a standard AS3X receiver'. Is this possible on the DX6i and if so, which switch would you recommend to use? Channel 5 (gear/f mode) or the aux (flap/giro)?

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, no problem at all. Just basically do the same as me, but when you bind, just do the AS3X only method. It's pretty easy. Keep in mind, you don't have RETRACTS, so you could also bind with SAFE and use GEAR channel for SAFE Select if you wish. Either way, good luck, and enjoy!!!

@robindavies7144

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC Built my Valiant 1.3m and set it up with the DX6i (including SAFE on/off using the gear switch (as you suggested). Took it to the field this morning and had a maiden flight and a further battery (buddied up to a more experienced flyer) - loved it!! Very nice flyer and coped with some breeze quite well. Easy to see up high with the 'zebra' striping. Oh, and I fly in non-SAFE mode from the off! One curious thing was happening - the other guy used my dx6i (as the slave) and I had his DX9 as the master. When he 'took control' (via holding the trainer switch in), it would be cause the flaps to be deployed!! Any idea why?

Brian I’m getting one soon. What do you think about putting Flyzone Carbon Cub S2 tier set on it, get a set of floats. O a Timber spring set just for extra strength on gear. A Valiant Bush👍🏻✌🏻🖖🏻 Love your aircraft videos 👍🏻

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent flying skill Good video.Brian,Do you remember the number of planes you have reviewed until now.How many videos you have released so far.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure, over 100 planes. We've got like 1400 or so videos

One more comment but off topic... what do you think of RamyRC’s G650? So freaking beautiful.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I think that Ramy is amazingly skilled, and his planes are absolutely beautiful! I also think they would be hugely impractical to enjoy. The harder it is to fly, the less you will fly the plane. I bet he's got 10-15 flights on any of his plane that he spend MONTHS of meticulous HARD work on...so from that standpoint, he is crazy, but from the fact that he's working with his wife, and doing what he loves, and making a good living - he's brilliant! Good for Ramy. ALL of his planes are AMAZING!

Ive had one for 2 years

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

It's a keeper!

Hey Brian, how easy or not would it be to drop those wheel pants and mount larger STOL style wheels? Personally I think it would look cooler and also allow for grass take offs and landings. Also, would add the additional weight that you felt might benefit this bird. Wadaya think?

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Easy! Just don't go too big or too small, and you'll be golden!

One of the more innuendo builds. Lol. Bet ya made Whoopie this cold Christmas night. Or not like my house.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

They're always slipping out ;)

What made you enjoy flying ✈ RC so much Bri? Would love some back story into why/when you started to appreciate flying.. I think a lot of your subs would be interested in a Vlog of back history 😊 cheers from Pete in 🇬🇧 PS. I have the Valiant and one of my favourite flyers with the aeroscout. I bought the arrows p51 @the end of the summer and have not flown it yet, it's got no stabilisation and I've not flown anything without a top wing setup.. Not sure about Maiden. Are you flying the new version of the Valiant I know horizon have brought out upgraded versions of all there best planes with telemetry? Will the old version take 4s

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think this is the "upgraded" version, as it's got the AR636A receiver installed in it.

How do you compare it to the Turbo Timber and STOL specifically?

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

It is smaller, more prone to stall (without LE slats). It's less impressive, but only flew her on 3S... The Timber is quite a lot more plane, but still very capable The Valiant is more maneuverable, and flies inverted better. The Valiant is a lower price point, BUT WITHOUT FLOATS! So they're super similar in a side by side comparison. The Timber has LED's and this does not - That's a BIG deal to me, but some people won't care. Timber edges out this plane in STOL performance, but flies more scale...the Timber is almost TOOO easy (if that makes sense). Timber has WAY better landing gear, but not to say the Valiant has bad gear - they are very good, and plenty adequate for most circumstance... The Larger tires and wheels on the Timber aren't soft enough and they end to get "wiggly" over time...something I hate...but these wheels will be blocked by the beautiful, scale looking, wheel pants. So not sure which plane to assign victory on the gear. They are both great planes. I feel like they're both a great value. They BOTH belong in any serious RC fanatic's hangar ;)

What propeller would recomend for the original timber 1.5m besides the 12x4 stock one?

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

13X6.5 was what I was running and it was CRAZY!

@moto_man4344

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC do you still use it and has it caused any problems long term?

Are your batteries giving you any trouble in the cold weather? Just got a Conscendo Evolution and with a full charge I'm getting a low voltage warning at full power after a very short period. Same with my TT umx. Keeping them in a warm pocket helps, but not completely. Great videos!

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Cold weather WILL do that....especially when it's REAL cold. One thing I can say with certitude...the SMART packs have been AMAZING in the cold!!!

@LaFatavideo

3 жыл бұрын

I often get the low volt warning on my DX6e with stupid batteries when full throttle on the Conscendo Ev. As the flight time increases, get it at lower throttle too. So annoying. I wonder if using smart batteries I’d just get the warning when it’s truly low. Also, the Valiant is a great plane. I’ll have to try it with one of my 4s packs

@pilotrpi8634

3 жыл бұрын

@@LaFatavideo I watch the voltage on telemetry and it is still high enough. I need to figure out how to lower the warning limit to something lower.

Dont screw in the tail feathers, glue them to the fuse.

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

Okay

Hi brian...thanks for the great video's always...what ever happenned to the real airplane you got about a year ago...

@BrianPhillipsRC

3 жыл бұрын

It's in storage. We need to get FAA to look it over, and it's going to need ADS-b, which further confirms, no such thing as a "Free plane" or free dog...I guess I technically bought the plane...it was very cheap ;) We are considering building an out building, if we do, it might end up out there. We basically need to get an FAA approved mechanic to check it out, and then we would need to apply for authorization to fly it, and also I'd need to get a pilot license too - just those things - LOL :) It's not going to legally fly for some time, if ever. If you know an FAA mechanic that likes to work for free (LOL) please let him know about me :)

Brian, would you go with this, a turbo timber evolution, a consendo evolution for a brand new pilot, or is there another plane you’d advise?

@BrianPhillipsRC

2 жыл бұрын

This or the Concendo would be great choices, but the Conscendo Evo with a 3S pack would get you an "easier" point of entry....I THINK. Both are great planes. Both come with SAFE SELECT. I love either choice. Pick whichever one looks better to you. Make sure if you go with the Conscendo Evo, you GET A 3S and 4S pack. You don't want to push it, and on 3S the Conscendo Evo is still going to seem REALLY FAST when you're at the sticks...TRUST ME! Conscendo Evo bit.ly/3bVtYkM Valiant bit.ly/3rUTtsn

@orckiller91

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianPhillipsRC i appreciate your take on it. I’m honestly torn on which one, might end up with both