Those electrical connectors on the wings remind me of my desktop computer which has RS-232 Serial Port monitor connectors, fond memory.

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Ha. I call them VGA monitor connectors. I guess Someone at FMS bought a cargo container of them, so they gotta find a use for them in something. 😀

Very good review Will! Great little airplane. No bad habits and looks the part! The wheels sound sexy...

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Thanks Adam.. Its a bit long, but I figured I might as well be thorough. I really like cruising around with this plane. Fun plane, looks great and flies as a Cessna 182 should... But will do a bit of aerobatics... Hope you like my soft dubro wheels...😎

Always a thorough and professional review, I liked your insights on various aspects of the new FMS product. For someone considering purchasing the model, your comments and additional modifications showcased in your video will surely be invaluable. Regards and Happy Flying.

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Jack, really appreciate the kind words.. Thanks for the support.

Ooooooh! Beautiful plane, haven’t seen such a good civilian plane in a while :) Have fun with your big plane, can’t wait to see some scary manuevers!

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Thanks.. She's a pretty capable plane and can do a host of fun maneuvers.. Stay tuned...

Great job, Will.

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Thanks Earl.. Always appreciate the support.

This aircraft looks amazing. From the other reviews I’ve seen the plastic tires are so loud it kills the scale vibe on landing. Your wheel change made all the difference Will. Great review.

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Thanks TrumpyBare.. Appreciate the support. The soft dubro wheels changed this plane for me since I love lots of TnG's...

Will great looking plane nice setup tutorial and the flights on water and land perfect good video 😊👍👍👍

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Thanks Frank.. I appreciate it.

Well done, I love mine too!

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Thanks buddy. Appreciate it.

Great improvements on this. Love the assembly refinements, electrical connectors, etc. I see they still have the noisy wheels like the 1400mm version. I greased my wheels on the old 182 and they are great now, I couldn't stand it sounding like a "toy" with squeaky wheels.

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

I'm sure FMS has a cargo container filled with these cheap hard wheels. Hope they run out of them soon and buy a new batch of softer wheels.. Thanks for watching and commenting

Awesome video and maiden. Mine arrives Friday the 17th.

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Thanks Brother... Appreciate it.. Did you catch my FGFRC reference during the demo flight to my buddies.. Kinda funny... - Will

@FatGuyFliesRC

Ай бұрын

@@SteffenRC LOL big ole teddy bear..

I had the wing struts come off in flight and they are functional. After that I took servo screws and screwed the on .

@SteffenRC

13 сағат бұрын

Yep.. I check mine before every flight. Glad you didn't have any serious issues...

Excellent presentation ! I loved how scale and gentle she seemed to fly. The behavior on floats really looked good. It seemed to be able to lift off the water much easier than your little Ranger. Speaking of the Ranger - I don't remember the details - but it seems there was an optimum placement of the step of the floats in relation to the overall CG. And in that regard, I was thinking that maybe the Ranger floats could do better if they were placed slightly farther forward overall. Just looking at your Cessna, it's stance sitting on the water seemed a bit tail low. ( Which I think is a bit more correct - and a good thing. ) The Ranger in comparison seemed to sit more forward or level while just sitting there. I think one aspect of the Cessna's arrangement is that the step is a bit more forward - and that once it is running along the water - it is easier for your up elevator to cause the plane to pivot (on the step) easier - get some positive incidence - and fly off. I hope you have good luck to figure it out with the Ranger. Thanks for another great video !

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Thanks.. The Cessna is a keeper. Speaking of the Ranger.. You are right about the step on the pontoons. I'm going to review my assembly.. Maybe I goofed it up. Thanks for the support and thoughts about the Ranger.

Thank you for your great video. How long does your 3300 battery ? Thank you very much

@SteffenRC

5 күн бұрын

I'm getting 5min with a 2200 so the 3300 could do maybe 8min.. I just liked the way it flew with the 2200....

Great review and assembly, where do you get that shelf liner used on the battery tray?

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.. The shelf liner stuff is sold at most hardward stores as its used to line kitchen shelves. Comes in various colors. I just grabbed some from my wives collection..

@larryhawkes1347

Ай бұрын

​ Thanks, I was able to find some at the W box store. I like these simple solutions. 👍🏻🛩️

Can you provide a link to the float kit? The websites do not clearly show which one to buy or either point to some floats that appear to be for a smaller a/c and are out of stock?

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

www.fmshobby.com/products/1500mm-cessna-182-float-set

The gauge you used to set the high and low rates on the ailerons, etc? What is that called, where did you get it? How can I get one?

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

www.amazon.com/Throw-Meter-Model-Inclinometer-Aileron/dp/B0BMW44R6Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25VVERWKAFO00&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.M9unMoLWGeTniNfw5szxwQYCndPV-Hdw6_S7xqNUL4zSrMi6bvuzb-kcUaeP-t0tI-4NdndLAZd_F-_xD6l_1Y0YNyym-MpP9-boo6lcrxUk09oO8tClsguZIgv_RWM8eqA-nxqrC0MZotzjp9DkAAaHkmlvbVOhk6e5f8nYKftYg8jzr87Y6ccJFqa7BchSQMDyYoPVkov033eZvYBda91j6-ynA0pyD6dloma9lJs.l2GImqRUxnA55I_YBQS0-QvE_cZAJlj53gJzEbW160c&dib_tag=se&keywords=rc+plane+control+surface+gauge&qid=1717096321&sprefix=rc+plane+control+surface+gauge%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1

@robpat2222

Ай бұрын

@@SteffenRC AWESOME!!! Love your videos! Love learning from you. I just ordered my "throw-meter". My new Cessna 182 should be here any day now!

Can you post a link to where you got the wheels from? Rubber or foam?

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Funny thing. I just grabbed some wheels from my wheel drawer (lots of them). I'm using Dubro Low-bounce rubber on the mains and a foamlite on the front. Similar size to original. I did need to sand the retaining plastic bit on the wheel pants to make the wheel spin freely, but that was minimal.

Hello Steffen, Great review, as usual! The plane is so beautiful and scaled (in my opinion), but why the heck did FMS put those flashing navigating lights and solid strobe lights?! We know, It should be vice versa. I haven't purchased my FMS 1500mm Cessna yet, but I was wondering if all of the wing lights are connected separately, so I could install a switch for the landing light, to start glowing when landing flaps are deployed (as I did on my FMS Sky Trainer). My other question is if the wingtip lights (nav and strobe) have some driver (like BJT transistor) to make them flash or if they are blinking LEDs by default? Because if they blink by default I'd like to change them with solid light LEDs (red and green) and to change the solid strobe lights with blinking ones. I'll be very grateful if you have time and will to check that, so I'll know what could be done and what will stay as it is. Again, thank you for this comprehensive review! Regards, Emo

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Thanks.. Yes, you can make the nav lights static. But they are colored LED and I don't think I can change color. The other option is to move the Nav lights to the tips and move the tip lights to the landing light location... But getting them to switch on with flaps could require some re-wiring.. Isn't impossible and it might be worth the effort. I'm seriously thinking about it..

@emiliyanmartinov

Ай бұрын

@@SteffenRC thank you for your reply! Just to make things clear for me - One can make the nav lights solid by changing them or re-wiring? P.s.: by installing a simple rc switch between the receiver and the landing light, she looks so realistic during landing flaps deployment on the final approach:)

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

@@emiliyanmartinov Yes, you can remove the nav lights from the flashing adapter they are plugged into and move that to the green board open 3pin plugs.. Hard to explain without a picture, but easy to do... Might do a video on this..

@emiliyanmartinov

Ай бұрын

@@SteffenRC It will be very helpful! Now I think I got it - if there is a separate flashing adapter for the nav lights, it would be easy (hope that) to correct it. Because in all of the videos I've seen, I noticed only the green pcb, nothing else. Thanks!

It looks real. Nice review. Do you use flight mode trim so that you can trim it in each position of the flaps? I use the analog switch on the throttle stick as a 2nd flight mode switch which I call my TO/GA switch. It raises my flaps from landing to takeoff position automatically during touch-and-goes. I just posted a new video about flight mode trim. I also have one on my TO/GA switch.

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

I used to do that type of setup after watching BD Tennessee talk about it, but now just trim as usual, then mess with the flap mix after testing. Maybe I setup something wrong, but messing with trim in 3 different modes became tedious. But I know several guys that really like that method...

@txkflier

Ай бұрын

@@SteffenRC Tedium is going in and out of the flap system menu between flights and using trial and error to get the mix right. It's much easier to use the normal trim switches in flight where you can immediately see what you're doing. I didn't show it in my video, but after I get the trims where I want them, I note the output of the elevator channel in the monitor screen for the takeoff and landing positions of the flaps, center those trims, and set the elevator mix in the flap system menu for the same output value I saw earlier in the monitor screen.

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

@@txkflier I get what your are saying, however a quick couple flights to nail down my mix doesn't really cause me issues. What got me was when I was trimming the plane in winter with flight modes and then flying again in warmer weather. The plane required to be trimmed a little so, It seemed troublesome to re-trim in the 3 modes again. Everyone has there preferred way to do it.. (heck look at my TX Switch location video comments... 🙂. ). I appreciate your details around this stuff, thanks. Will

@txkflier

Ай бұрын

@@SteffenRC Yeah, I could write a book on how people set up their switches. I'm amazed that some put different color covers, fuel line, etc. on their switches so they can tell the switches apart. Some want each surface to have its own rate/expo switch. I keep mine simple and logical. I'll have to look at that video. 🤠

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

@@txkflier Hey... Don't bash my colored covers.. They look cool and make me feel special .😎 Can't imagine looking down to figure out which switch is which (I know some new to the hobby do). But, its handy when someone is using my TX to play with my planes...

Build a balsa wood aircraft, ya get more pleasure and achievement anyone could build this

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Its funny.. I really get a lot of pleasure and achievement from flying lots of planes. Balsa, foam, or PLA.. All fun.. I guess I could say, the only real modeler is a scratch build scale warbird modeler with 50 year old K&B .40 Engines. Thats real joy.. Or maybe only if you build your radio gear from Heathkit.. I find it interesting when other people insist something is more enjoyable the way they do it.. Just saying....

I bought that plane 2 weeks ago... im still waiting for my gryo to come in to fly it and its driving me nuts i fly the little warbird planes but im afraid to fly the cessna without a gryo

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Its a great plane. You'll really enjoy it. The Gyro stabilization mode will help you get comfortable as you learn, but switching to the Optimized mode (if you are using FMS Reflex) is a blast.. This plane is very capable... Take a look at my Beginner Series videos on my channel. I have a play list for this... Good luck.

Dose it come with floats?

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Nope thats an optional item.

What does the full setup (plane, remote, battery, charger) cost?

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Dan, this plane isn't sold as a Ready to fly (RTF). This is a plug and play (PnP). So, you'll need to include the Transmitter, Receiver, battery and charger. That said, you can get those items at low cost (or spend a ton) depending on your wallet... I fly two different radio systems, Spektrum ($200-$400)and FrSKY (same). Both are good and offer affordable options. SMCRacing has quality Lipo batteries ($15-$20). Chargers range in cheap to holy cow in price ($40-$200)... If you think this is the hobby for you, then buy better.. I have created a How to fly rc plane series you might find helpful too. Check it out on my Channel.

@dirtydan8825

Ай бұрын

@SteffenRC thank you for the help, I been trying to figure out the specifics for the pnp n this was really helpful

I am trying to order it but it says that my address is invalid 😢 I am in Canada, it should work?

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

Not sure why the link isn't working.. But if you go to the FMS store/Cessna 182 and scroll down to Optional Accessories.. Its there.. Good luck

What's with all the blue & white color civilian plane offering these days? Eflite RV-7, the new Cherokee, and now this!

@SteffenRC

Ай бұрын

This comes in red too... :-)

@edspencer7121

Ай бұрын

​@SteffenRC my eyes like red! Subbed your channel 👍 excellent content and like how thorough you are explaining the kit. I was into R/C aircraft years ago. Love the smell of nitro! But this electric stuff is new to me. No clean up at the end of the wrig-a-ma-roll seems quite appealing. Thanks for sharing.

@ONEWAY.Beanaiah

5 күн бұрын

What one should i get. Piper cherokee or fms c182 or fms ranger c152

@ONEWAY.Beanaiah

5 күн бұрын

​@@SteffenRCwhat should i get for my Second plane my last plane was lil. Will the fms ranger c152 rtf be good or E fite Cherokee. Or fms c182?? Pls help

@SteffenRC

5 күн бұрын

@@ONEWAY.Beanaiah It all depends on your current skills. If you can land really well and have those approaches nailed down, then a C182 or Cherokee. If not, I'd get the Ranger 1220 or the Aeroscout. Both are great planes to learn basics and mild aerobatics..