Always best to check that nothing has vibrated loose after a maiden especially on a 2 stroke petrol 👍 good call to shout that out to all 👌

Truly a pleasure to see you back with us. Welcome back and safe flying. God speed.

Finally air time ! Nice REBEL

Dan, I really enjoyed this series. It certainly helped me get through a tough total knee replacement in February and I thank you for that. I like the way that the maiden video was done. It was just enough video of the flight and you keyed in on the important elements of your flight and the zoom/size was good for viewing. I agree with you on the folks that video their flight and all you are looking at is a sky with maybe a dot, if that is the case I tend to turn it off, who wants to look at nothing, particularly knowing that you can easily zoom in an iPhone 2X or 3X and get great results. Wishing you continued success with your Ranger and I look forward to your take on the FrSky 18 and your next build. Tom

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, wishing you a fast recovery on your landing gear. Glad you liked the series. I will probably talk some more about the Fr Sky system and some of the things that we have learned as we continue to set up more aircraft with their gear. I'm still learning It and fine tuning the settings. But like to share and will probably be asking for help from everyone who is following.

Great job Dan and Mark. Loved the flight and the whole series. Nice field too. I just maiden my Arrows RC Husky at the Silverhills RC club grass field north of Hayden Idaho where I live. I wasn't so successful, had a stripped rudder servo, short flight and nosed it in on the right wing tip. Broken aeleron linkage horn not sufficiently glued from the factory. Made most of the repairs now. Installing the new rudder servo now and put everything back together and go try again soon. I am also scratch building two 50" Fly Babys from a set of plans.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

Good luck on your maiden v 2.0. Mark is looking over a set of plans he found for a big Fly Baby. Might be a winter project for him.

Well done. They way this video was introduced I was sure it crashed during the maiden flight. Sure glad to hear that was not the case. Looking forward to more building videos. Take care.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

It was a little click baity I guess. But maidens are a good necessary topic and need to be talked about. I've seen some guys do it and you never even knew it was the maiden. Just part of flying for them. Lucky Dogs.

Congrats. Well done

Well Dan, I sat around, wondering how you did on the maiden. I should have known you would have no problems. Way to go.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

Thanks BT brother.

Congratulations Dan. Everything you said is dead in here. I finished a build a few weeks back, had a nervous maiden but happily it was a success. I was so relieved. Unfortunately the following week, I screwed up and completely destroyed it… bummer. Thanks, great vid!

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

Awww man!!! Sorry to hear that. Well the great part about this hobby is we walk away from our wrecks, and learn what not to do for the next one. Dust off and pick yourself up. Someday you will laugh about this. But maybe not today.

@JamesRCPlaneTech

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yup its all part of the “fun”. Enjoy your vids, keep them up.

Haven't heard from you for a while Dan. I hope all is OK.

Great to see her fly and land. looking forward to more content, Congratulations on the flight.

Those maiden flights always gave me the shakes... Good point about unknown trims and controls on the first flight. Even if you are building from a plan or kit, and set the control surface throws to specifications, it may still turn out to be too much or too little for comfort. What has worked well for me is to set the throws a little larger than what I think they have to be, then use Dual Rate or Expo on at least the elevator and ailerons. That will give you fine control even if the deflections are larger than they should be, and you maintain control authority when the throws are on the small side and you need to compensate quickly for a large trim error.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, and don't forget to expo that rudder. Having a little expo will keep you from over correcting your takeoff. I would rather have a little too much throw than not enough. After that first flight or two you can reduce if you think things are too hot.

Hi Dan so glad things went well for you its a great plan I to am interested in the new radio great seeing your videos. Hope you keep it up chow for now...

Dan you teased us with that maiden. The way you started the video, so somber I was waiting for you to say you crashed the Rebel. Congrats on the flight! Great build and flight.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

That's one thing I was kind of afraid of, making a build series and then destroying it on the maiden. But this design is so simple I wasn't too worried. I did wreck one on a maiden several years ago. I was going through a GeeBee fetish and built an Adrian Page GeeBee R-2. Spent a lot of time to make it perfect. Everyone warned me that the R2 is hard to land. Like they always nose over. It flew great very responsive but stable. When it came time to land I had too much speed and the gear crumpled. And I didn't have the energy or heart to give it any more time. It is still in my storage unit.

FrSky range check function reduces the transmitter power to 1/30th of normal, or at least that's what it is for my X10S. Also, the FrSky Tandem series of transmitters requires their tandem receivers to get the benefit of simultaneous 2.4gHz and 900mHz. The Tandem transmitters are backwards compatible and will work with ACCST D16 protocol receivers. Congrats on the successful maiden.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Don!!! Yep I have a lot to learn on this 18x. I have a 10x that I just changed from OpenTX to EdgeTX. The only thing I don't like is the 10x is its like holding a patio paver. I might do some videos about the Fr Sky systems but there are a couple of English chaps that do a great job with programming and updates. I just want to make it do what I need and fly it.

@TheBigChinoDon

Жыл бұрын

@@Capgains7777 I'm trying out a Radiomaster TX16S this year. Has a cheaper feeling compared to the X10S, but it is lighter and more compact. So far, works fine.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

Like what I have seen with the Radio master. I lightened up by getting the Tandem and Ethos is a little more intuitive. The Horus is able to run my XPS Rxs with the JR module box. Which is cool but complicated. Yeah once everything went 2.4 the options for geeky radios went through the roof. Did you ever own Multiplex?

So glad the maiden went well! I'm just about ready to bench test my first rebuilt glow engine (OS Max 40FP). If all goes well with that, I'll begin my very first balsa plane build, an old SIG Fazer kit. Thanks for the inspiration and guidance from all your videos!

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

OS makes very good engines, once you get it broken in, it will start and run reliably to boredom.

Some have said "I hate to fly, but Love have flown" The maiden's are the most stressful, especially when you scratch build your own design.

I use triple rates on my transmitter (hi-mid-low) hoping that one of three will do the job.Other than that, stressful like hell!

Chikilli we missed you.. good to see you back... how is your cato...

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

Trixie is doing well. It's summer here so she likes to spend more time out in the yard than in the shop. But I'm sure she will take up her spot on her stool next to me in more videos. She's a ham.

She looks mean with that motor and the big tires.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

I am really liking those tires. The slow the roll out very nicely. Makes it like a bush plane.

Can you comment on the overall flight quality? Did it feel like a giant stik in the air. How was the handling in the air? I am thinking about building one --thanks

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

I don't think there was any bad characteristics of flight with this one. Very much just a giant stick. Landing is easy, stall speed is low and didn't notice a tip stall. The Ailerons can be toned down as they are full strip so way too much throw is available. Mark built flaps on his. I don't think they are necessary as this plane slows down nicely. Manuverability is great and predictable. It has no recovery features like washout or dyhedral so, you gotta fly it the whole time. Yet it is stable. I was sceptical the 30cc would power it adaquately but was wrong. Power is perfect. Ryan told me it would be. Pretty much just a fully capable manuvering design that will do everything you want, although I haven't tried to flat spin it yet. I am excited to finally have this one flight worthy.

Congrats Dan nice job, Ive had the plans printed off so you know whats going to happen next don't you! anyway what receiver did you end up using with your neat tandem X20 tx.

@Capgains7777

2 ай бұрын

I believe I used an X8R which is the older version protocol accst Rx I bought to use with a Horus 10 radio a few years back. It’s a little confusing all of the options available with these FrSky radios. The guys at Aloft Hobbies told me for IC gassers the best protection for noise is the Archer line of Rxs that use Access protocol. However I have read many forums where guys are using the ACCST for long time now and no problems with ignition noise. With a tandem radio you also have the option of duel band RXs that cost a little more but transmit on two totally different bands at once making better redundancy. Probably going to have a show and tell about these radios in the future. I really like them.

watched all of them. great vids. presentation was good as well. what size servos did you use?

@Capgains7777

8 ай бұрын

They are standard sized Hitec servos, HS545BB, which are nothing really special. I built the Rebel with parts that I had on hand of which most came from retired planes. On larger planes if I had to buy new servos I would probably use Hitec 635MG (metal gears) as they are a great choice for strength and reliability used by many giant scale modelers. Once again nothing special, plain ol analog servos but simple, powerful and good. At some point I would like to research some digital options, because I know there has to be smaller, lighter and more powerful servos I can use, but I still have these analogs in my stock so I will use them up first.

Hi Dan, where did you get the magnets from when building on the bench? I've searched everywhere and can't find anything like them, its a perfect system.

@Capgains7777

11 ай бұрын

amzn.to/3sKyNZ5 For me it really is a great way to build a nice straight model.

I’m building a SIG 1/4 scale cub, I think I’ll be too nervous to fly it

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

I totally get that. Take your time, build it straight, and set it up with proper throws and CG. Have some faith in the design of the aircraft. A lot of people have flown Cubs and you can too. My only advice specific to cubs is, use the rudder to make it track straight on take off and make sure you have the tail flying before you apply elevator to lift off the runway. Because the wing on a Cub is longer than the fuse and a big popcicle stick, the plane will torque left when you give it throttle. Be ready to add some right rudder to track it straight. Cub flyers are good drivers. Good luck.

Good advice AS A BUILDER AND DESIGNER, FLYER OF R/C FOR OVER 40 YEARS. SO MANEY MODELERS BY READY BUILT MODELS ECT. THAY FLY THEM HALF A DOZEN TIMES .THEN MOVE ON TO A NOTHER THAY NEVER GET TO KNOW THE BEAST THAY HAVE BUILT !. OR BOUGHT OFF OUR DREADED INTERNET. GET TO KNOW YOUR MODEL GUYS YOU WILL GET FAR SATISFACTION OUT OF OUR GREAT HOBBY.👍

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

That's some good advice there Maljohn. Great to hear from you again.

You almost sound disappointed that everything went perfect.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

Don't get me wrong. I love a boring maiden. 😊

My husband enjoys your show. He also likes the black.balsa. wood cutter you use..I cannot find the link for it. Would you please share it with me? Thank you and be well.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

If you are referring to the balsa stripper used for making sticks from sheets oa balsa. Here is the Amazon affiliate link for it. amzn.to/3JUz2GO

@Patricia-wm2qy

Жыл бұрын

@Capgains7777 thank you and I did order it. Are those ceramic magnets that you use?

It's like a young eagle standing on the edge of the nest high above the canyon about to jump for the first time. Will it fly or will it fall to its death? I know the feeling well. I did not set out to be an rc test pilot. It evolved. A friend asked if I would maiden his plane. It went well and another friend asked. Over time I was a popular guy to go to if you wanted someone to test your plane. I have encountered most every problem you can imagine. I do my best to catch potential problems during my preflight check list. The usual suspects are out of balance (tail heavy is awful), low battery, controls reversed, not enough power to weight ratio, airplane not symetrical, does not track straight, wheels sticking, gear not forward enough on tail draggers, rates-expo not within reason, gyro settings not correct and gyro not set on a switch that can turn it off, bad or wrong size prop, props reversed, props not on tight, plane stuck in 'safe' mode with hardly enough throw to control the plane, receiver problems at distance - can catch with range test, an owner who expects me the test pilot to pay for the damage if there is a problem beyond my control - so I get their sign off on that before I fly ! I like to walk the runway and check for debris. Then the last thing is I like to have the sky to myself. There are always mixed emotions just before takeoff - I try to focus on just one thing - fly the aircraft. I run thru the sequence in my mind before throttle forward then try not to over think it but to trust my experience.

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

I have been there myself. The test pilot. I always tell people that I will do my best but no guarantees. Check the plane out, ask questions, charge status, engine run time, range check, was a CG done, hope they did it right. And yes, just fly the plane. Funny thing is, and something I brought up in this video is the emotional attachment you get from building the plane and then taking it to the air. For some reason when I am test flying someone's plane, I don't get that adrenaline rush. It's like all business. Not so much fly it like you don't have a dime in it, but the shakyness isn't there. I really think the time and care to build it causes that nervous attachment.

@lw216316

Жыл бұрын

@@Capgains7777 Yes ! I've seen students shake so bad I had to take control....and I saw one of our most experienced pilots shaking like a leaf after the maiden on his big sweep wing Tomcat.

AS A UK MODELER AND EX UK SHOW FLYER AND A MEMBER OF THE LARGE MODEL ASSOCIATION.HOW CAN YOU CALL THIS A LARGE SCALE MODELEL ITS NOT EVEN A LARGE MODEL AND SERTANALLY NOT SCALE IT A BOX TRAINNER. SORRY GUY'S. BUT I WILL GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DESERVED. AND I WILL CONGRATULATE ANY LARGE SCALE MODERLER ON A TRUE SCALE MODEL. BUT THIS 😂.👎

@Capgains7777

Жыл бұрын

It’s actually called a giant scale model meeting the requirements of the International Miniature Aircraft Association. The minimum wingspan to be able to participate in fly ins and competitions is 80 inches for mono wings, and 60 inches for bi planes or a true 1/4 scale model. As for true scale…. No I never said this is a true scale model. Its a sport model.

Congrats. Well done

Congrats. Well done