E-flite® DRACO 2.0m - Assembly Plus Hints and Tips with Special Guest 

Please click "Read more" for links and more information. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please view/download and reference the most up-to-date instruction manual (updated on 4.23.21) using this link when assembling your DRACO: www.horizonhobby.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/default/dwed0790f0/Manuals/EFL12550-Manual-Eng.pdf If you receive a DRACO from the initial shipments, it’s extremely important to view/download the latest version of the instruction manual using the link above. Significant changes were made to the manual after the original version was printed. Join Jason Merkle and Air Category Technical Director, David Payne, in a very special location to see assembly of the E-flite DRACO 2.0m in real-time while they reference various hints and tips along the way! Deluxe Materials Foam 2 Foam Glue (readily available alternative to UHU Por): www.horizonhobby.com/product/foam-2-foam-foam-safe-glue-50ml-epo-eps-wood/DLMAD34.html ZAP Zap-A-Gap Medium CA+ Glue, 1/2 oz: www.horizonhobby.com/product/zap-a-gap-medium-ca-glue-1-2-oz/PAAPT03.html ZAP Foam Safe Kicker Spray, 2 oz (optional, not required…foam safe accelerator/kicker is typically better suited for use on painted surfaces): www.horizonhobby.com/product/foam-safe-kicker-spray-2-oz/PAAPT28.html ZAP Z-42 Medium-Strength (Blue) Thread Lock, .20 oz (optional, not required): www.horizonhobby.com/product/z-42-medium-strength-thread-lock-.20-oz/PAAPT42.html Blade® Deluxe Ball Link Pliers (optional, not required): www.horizonhobby.com/product/deluxe-ball-link-pliers-all/BLH100.html ONYX® Ultimate Air/Surface Startup Tool Set (optional, not required): www.horizonhobby.com/product/ultimate-air-surface-startup-tool-set/ONXT1000.html Spektrum Transmitters: www.horizonhobby.com/airplanes/radio-systems/transmitters/ Spektrum Smart Batteries: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Spektrum+Smart+Battery+Air&search-button=&lang=default Spektrum Smart Chargers: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Spektrum+Smart+Charger&search-button=&lang=default Spektrum Smart Accessories: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Smart+Accessories&search-button=&lang=default Spektrum Smart ESCs: www.horizonhobby.com/search?q=Spektrum+Smart+ESC&search-button=&lang=default Are you new to flying RC (Radio Controlled) aircraft? If you are, we recommend learning to fly with one of our purpose-built trainer aircraft such as the HobbZone® Carbon Cub S 2 (www.horizonhobby.cc/CarbonCubS2RTF). Based on the Carbon Cub flown by Mike’s wife, Chandra Patey, it’s equipped with exclusive and innovative SAFE technology that makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully! The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version includes everything needed to fly in one box and is the perfect choice if you're a new RC pilot. RealFlight® is the #1 RC flight simulator in the world! It's the absolute best tool new RC pilots can use when learning how to fly. It also makes it possible for experienced RC pilots to practice new maneuvers and to hone their skills so they can become even better pilots. See more info here: www.horizonhobby.com/RealFlight The Extra Scale DRACO 2.0m is one of the most detailed and feature-rich E-flite® aircraft to date, and the only officially-licensed model of Mike Patey’s ultimate bush plane. It excels at STOL and scale-like flying - and looks amazing while doing both! Learn more about, connect with, and follow Mike Patey using these links: www.horizonhobby.cc/MikePateyWebSite www.horizonhobby.cc/MikePateyRU-vid www.horizonhobby.cc/MikePateyFacebook www.horizonhobby.cc/MikePateyInstagram www.horizonhobby.cc/GripLockTies www.horizonhobby.cc/BestTugs #DRACOAircraft #RCDRACO #EfliteDRACO #MikePatey #BackToWork Horizon Hobby is on Facebook! Visit us facebook.com/HorizonHobby Follow HorizonHobby.com on Twitter: twitter.com/Horizon_Hobby Share your RC passion with Horizon Hobby on Instagram @Horizon_Hobby

I can't get over this airplane. This is by far thee COOLEST airplane by eflite/Horizon hobby. So glad its a reality.

I love DRACO!!! But we all want a Scrappy one too!!!!

Two days at the field now with Draco and Horizon has done it again! This thing is amazing! Very dolice flyer if you wanna just tool around, right turn or kite it high winds. But... 6S power and she will get up and go! You'll fly it for a flight or two in Safe and then won't need it again. I'm getting up to 12 mins on a 6000mah and landings and touch and goes! After flying EDFs for so long...feel like I need a break half way through a battery lol. If you're a throttle hog... you'll still get 8 mins! Speaking of checking everything outta the box... I did have a loose yellow servo cable for the left wing lights (fuselage side) and no lights on wing. Was a simple 10 minute fix of getting the pin back in there. It didn't want to click in place and stay so a touch of foam tac and good to go. Not a big deal. These things happen. Just glad they made servicing the quick connects so easy! Radio setup for light controller and reverse prop was super easy! Follow the guide. Takes just a minute. I know a lot a people are balking at the price. Keep in mind, there are no short cuts or cheaply done things in this bird. Smart ESC which is like $100 of the shelf. 637T-A Telemetry Telemetry reciever...$90. Lots of Carbon throughout! Huge motor with hefty mount. The landing gear!!! Always the weak point of a plane...let alone a RC bush plane. You would have to just about nose stall from 20' to hurt this gear! It ain't Timber Gear! This shouldn't be your first plane although you can fly it like a trainer. But, if you are coming off a Timber or Cub you wint have any problems. Hell...full flaps and kill the throttle and she just floats forever with a 5knt head wind. I had problems on the maiden just getting her to wanna come down with full flaps! Horizon did a magnificent job but...they had too. You know Mike Patey wouldn't let them do anything that didn't pay respect to the full scale Draco! Now... I can't wait for Mike's Draco II and then... Horizon's! Or, Maybe a Horizon Scrappy! 😁

I tell you what! I have many planes from horizon, But I can't wait to get mine as soon as it comes available. Awesome job is beyond anyone expectation. From a , USA Combat Veteran Retired. God bless 🙏

We want an RC Scrappy! 😁

Fantastic, after Draco rc, I'll wait for Scrappy rc.

Can’t wait to get mine in the uk I just order it because it’s so cool and it’s one of those plane that show us how far the hobby has moved on 🤙🏻🇬🇧

Great looking plane! I'm getting back into the air side of the hobby with a umx ultrix and planning to get a pitts 850mm.

Best backdrop for an assembly video ever.

Just in time! Mine arrived today.

I see a mike patey collection in horizon hobbies future. "I hope"

Finally bought mine today. Man it's expensive. but I love the pane. Watched all Mikes videos on the original. Decided to watch build videos before unboxing it.

I just got mine a few days ago. Looking forward to the build. I was surprised about how much care there was in the foam packing which included plywood reinforcing...and you just throw it out.

Kewl build video! Thanks guys. :-)

Mine just came in!! I am stoked!!!

Enjoyed this video Great Job Team Horizon . I Cannot wait to get the one I ordered .

You can tell by Scrappy’s progress that Mike gets out his videos faster than horizon hobby. This is the coolest production RC plane ever. If I wasn’t flying it, it would be sitting in my living room FULL TIME. I will definitely be buying this plane.

Awesome job on the vid, guys! Thanks. One question: what are the dims of the plane without the wings? (need to make sure I can transport it!).

Saving for one now!! Just such a very cool plane

I cannot wait to get mine!!!

If that isn't the biggest Easter egg in the background I've ever seen..👍😉❤

Nice video, and wonderful model! It just hurts to see an adjustable wrench being used in assembly! Ouch!

For the gear mount screw cover. Can the cover be modified to have magnet mounts? I can see tearing the foam trying to pull off from the double back tape to check the screws for security after a few flights since you reccomend checking hardware after several flights.

👋👋 A word of warning. CHECK YOUR ELEVATOR HINGES! 👋👋 I got a Baby Draco out of the first batch. Love the plane - love Mike and the amazing things he does. Learned that the "Wiga Walk" is a real thing. Kudos to HH for making this great model and you guys better be taking notes on Scrappy or I will be grumpy! 😁 Anyway, I had checked my hinges when I assembled the plane and they seemed OK. After my third flight yesterday (about 50 total on the plane) I noticed something sticking up between the horizontal stabilizer and the elevator on the left side. It was one of the hinges! 😲 Long story short, the other left-side hinge was also out and the remaining three pulled out far easier then they should have. 😲😲 There was almost no foam adhering to the hinges themselves. Originally, there had been some flexible material filling the gap between the horizontal stabilizer and the elevator. That cracked after a few flights and a bit of that was sticking to some of the hinges but there was no foam from inside the hinge slot sticking to the hinges - which one would expect if a well bonded hinge had been pulled out. I'm replacing my hinges now but please, anyone who has a Draco, please check yours too.

It's the first RC Plane I ever bought. And it's back-ordered.

OK, this question will need to be answered for the touch-up of hangar rash.. What is the closest paint to match the main color ?

Bet I could fit that bad boy in my Prius. Just need to fit it into my budget, now. Back to work!! 👍

Loved it. Love the plane.

I love this plane! Only bummer is I didn’t get the wing tip guards and I called Tech support and they can’t get any

I have purchased this glorious plane. Will it be possible to use my old DX 7 transmitter, and get full control over all features?

After two strokes and a heart attack I have gone to camera drones that hover in place when I release the controls. I am VP of the Senior's Drone Club yet still have planes, gliders, helicopters and such I cannot fly. Are there enough safety features to allow the Draco to fly when my hands go bad? I do have E-flite mini helicopters for indoor flight. Thank you for any information. Looks like a beautiful build. Are the body strakes for strength. The full size Draco behind you must have changed colors from start to finish of the Draco Two Meter development? Horizontal Stab rectangular for control rather than rounded on the real one? I see a couple scoops back at the right rear of the real tail. Cooling vents? Looks like a wonderful job of design, development and finished product! I was a helicopter test pilot and worked with a lot of materials as well as variety of aircraft. Great assembly video!

How often can the wings safely be taken on and off for transport without damaging all the connectors? Love Draco! What a wonderful job! Well done!

Thanks Guys 👍😀💪

Well done, appreciated

Cant wait to get one on my channel! Tracking says I wont see it until next wed :(

It took me forever to figure out where the counterbalances went onto the wings/ailerons!

It looks amazing!!! I want one NOW!!! Lol

Hey guys, for those of us that want to factory reset the 637 (after firmware update) so we can have more control of AS3X gains/priorities... it seems like there is a aileron to rudder mix configured in the default gyro setup. Just can't see it in the limited forward programming screens. Is this the case and if so...what are the mix settings? One issues I have with 637T-A in a BNF plane (Draco) is the Elevator trim is way off in and out of Safe. There is always that up elevator in safe mode but when you take it out...the plane dives at half throttle when it was trimmed fine. I could fix this issue with a 637T off the self in another plane but adjusting the gains. Also...there is never enough rudder in Safe as well. I understand why. New pilots flying in safe. But, it makes it really hard to taxi and control during takeoff and landing. I've been able to tweak this as well on the F16 (another awesome plane) with the 636 programming app and USB cable (which is really miss) after dirt napping my last F16 (bad aileron servo lead and even poor field fix by mean...my bad) I got a new one and ripped out the 631 and out the 636 back in. Guys..love your products and get the forward programming concept. But... even more experienced pilots need safe now and then. Especially with a new plane until the comfort levels come up and characteristics become familiar. And Advanced Mode option would be a nice alternative for guys like us. Newbies can stay in a beginner mode in forward programming but give us an option to tweak gains/priorities and bank limits in safe as well. Maybe it's a resource issue in the reciever. Only so much memory for code? I really don't want to have to do a factory reset! Now the Draco... she is such a docile flyer just tooling around. Safe is hardly needed. But...spring time in Phoenix...10knt winds in the afternoon gusting to 20+. It's nice to know have safe for landings or if things get wonky when you need it. 😁 Man... took Draco out early this morning with 2 6s 6000mah batteries. Just working on landings and had 14 min+ flights. After flying the Tbird, A10 and F18...felt like I needed a break or something mid battery LOL. You did Mike Patey proud and that's saying a lot! Now boys...my suggestions...Back to work! 😋😁

So glad mine is on its way.

Great job guys but I am confused by your directions on placement of the washers on the wheels. The online manual shows them being put on differently than you guys installed them and explained it being done.

The only thing this model is missing is a soundboard to match the noise the full scale DRACO made. Modulated by the throttle of course.😊

Such an awesome model, sure miss the real one, damn...Thank god Draco lives..

Any plans for floats or snow skiis for the Draco?

I ordered a tube of UHU adhesive from Amazon after watching this video.

I will still hope you can build a smaller version of this plane as you have done with other models. It would sell very well also.

I hate to be a bummer, but my wing bolts suck to put in and get out. I have tried everything. Lubrication, alignment, everything. I really don't want to start shaving anything. What do you propose to help with this problem? Thanks.

Awesome!

Sooooo, will we see a Scrappy also? :)

Mine just arrived at my front door about an hour ago.. she’s staying on the shelf. I know it will be worth more later..

Love the Draco great fun flyer but for what horizon charges they could use better components …. Like non plastic shocks

I've trying to find Scrappy's wings on this video!. Don´t you?. Loooooovvvveeee Draco RC model. Someday, for sure!.

OK back to work😎

Is there a Draco model in the RealFlight PC Simulator program?

its a pretty good rc. I really wish they would have used a higher quality shocks. The eye/clevis's are plastic and the shock is just a spring. actual nice oil filled shocks would have been really great and useful with some dampening. I have one and like it.

Is that metal sheet with the handle the hood for the full scale Draco?

Look Julius, that's real model airplane !!

Mine arrives tomorrow. When will spare parts come into stock ?

I own one !! 😜👍 It just hasn't shipped yet... 😢

There’s no chance to find it in Italy....

Why is this still on back order, and when can we expect restocked?

Hello à vous !!! Très belle vidéo franchement l'avion est bien !! J'ai une question à ce propos de combien est le diamètre de ses ROUES ???? SVP ..... Merci d'avance pour la réponse ....... et aussi je voudrais savoir quelle type de colle utilisée ????? Stéph de France ....

Ive never flown An RC plane! Should i learn on a smaller plane? and should i wait to buy Draco

Jason looks like a younger Sheriff Smith in the county where this was filmed.

Are you guys working on making Scrappy???

Fantástico

please Horizon, we need a 90mm to 120mm composite ARF jet kit. Please we need another choice other than foam !!!!!

Are you guys going to make an rc scrappy?

Hey Guys, my question is; Why does Horizon hobby discontinue their planes so quickly? I really want his plane and I'm afraid by the time I "save" enough in my hobby allowance it will be discontinued, or I'll look back on one of your videos and see a plane I really want and it's discontinued. Example is the eFlite Rare Bear, the Carbon Z-Scimitar, or even the F4F Wildcat , all wonderful planes the people ask where to get it and you have to tell them they are no longer. Bring back some of those planes again!!!

The crash reel Draco is being currently rebuilt by the owner to improve the airframe, engine & aeronautics flight characteristics. Therefore this model is now obsolete and dose not have the improvements being made to the new Draco version 2. I'm thinking I should probably wait because Horizon next year we'll come out with version 2 of this model airplane please advise. After all the extremely bright highly intelligent pilot did crash this model in the real scale version this is exactly what he wants to correct the existing problems these are my concerns before I spend $1,200 for the combo pack.

Hi wats the 2 extra wires for near the lights control box for

When is it going into realflight.

Is there anything else we're gonna see other then the draco?

what glue is he saying? in the yellow?

Close-ups of the assembling would have been so much more helpfull 😮

Are you in talks with Mike on a Scrappy build. I know I have been talking with him through the whatsapp. I want to get back into rc flying because I had to stop flying when I had my sons 9 years ago. I want to get them into aviation and I think it would be awesome to have this and a scrappy especially since the field I will be moving near at the end of the year is really a bush type rc field.

Ah cameraman, wake up! what are you tied down or something?

Why did you use a 5.5 mm nut on the landing gear. That is not a common tool to have! Is there no nut with the same threads in a common size?

👍👍👍👍👍

I hope there is room in the cabin for my pet mouse. lol

Need to borrow my wife's fingernails for the tape!

When will they ship in Europe?

Add a mount for a Go Live....

whens is scrappy comming to rc

Scrappy is next!!

Wish I could afford this plane 😪

😊👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

Fits in my fronk

Great video bad camera man

I heard the pre-orders sold out in less than a day, how many was that ? I get mine in a few more Days , now I need to buy the NX8😂😂😂👍😲🤣🤣🤣

looks like PZL wilga 104 ;) Polish plane ;)

YES NU T DRIVERS!!!!!!!! lol

Stunning aircraft. Which three idiots thumbed down this video??? Keep up the cracking work HH.

This bountiful rc is just not for me if I crash is done doesn't have safe landing will never buy 600 rc to crash it am terrible landing always crash