Eflite - Opterra 2.0m - Unbox, Build, Radio Setup, & Maiden Flights

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@manchildrc 2 года назад

Always amusing when I see comments on videos that haven't been uploaded long enough to be viewed lol.

@dhogkellum 2 года назад

Their videos and content are always great don’t even need to watch em LoL

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

LOL - I forgive the nice comments - LOL ;)

@marcoreviews 2 года назад

Glides amazingly!! Never seen anything like it!

@marcoreviews 2 года назад

Why doesn’t horizon make a small version of this one for beginners? Feels like horizon only makes good stuff for the intermediate or advanced folks only.

@AndrewV-tm7ys 2 года назад

@@marcoreviews there is a discontinued Opterra 1.2m but the 2m would actually be more forgiving for beginners.

@griffonwings5177 2 года назад

Brian , you was my brain in the beginning with safe safe safe . Thank you for that , because each time i’m fly from many years i still repet the exact words of you.. throttle cut,tested . A plane or train ? Truly does look on a rail . Thank you as always to both of you.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Good habits ;)

@FORDEVR 2 года назад

Made me soooo happy when you put it up again for the catch. Well done as always. The fun crazy stuff makes for a great video. Awesome!!!

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Awesome - glad you liked it! I love catching a plane, but it's annoying when you MISS, like I did, then get a dent ;( Oh well, I know HOW to do it now ;)

@redwineisfine 2 года назад

Every time I see this thing... I can't stop thinking about Nightflyer guy on RU-vid slicing his hand terribly

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I know... I watched that too - and he's a freaking RC VETERAN.... Do you remember when his house burned down - that was super sad, but look how great the RC community was to him. He personally designed my first heli, that I never flew!!! It was that funny style without a tail rotor!!! I NEVER FLEW IT!

@manchildrc 2 года назад

I remember that. He also had a big interest in the Air Hogs Storm Launcher and single blade rotors for helis. He got me fired up with the storm launcher I still have one lol

@old-rcplane-phart 2 года назад

THAT video stopped me from buying a wing for a long time! The cure: let a buddy launch it for you! 😁

@redwineisfine 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC I had no idea his house burnt down... I stopped watching his videos after I started watching Discover Rc The Rc Sailers and some other channel guy ...

@TestECull 2 года назад

@@old-rcplane-phart The cure is to put retracts on it and take off/land from a runway. How I will fly every single model aircraft I ever fly; I am NOT throwing these things. Especially since I'm strictly fuel only and can not launch with 0 prop RPM.

@mrjohn2848 2 года назад

Awesome vid, great show of flight stability. Loved your vid, great flying with commentary and koodos to your camera crew. I think I need the Optera.👍😁

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Yes, Mr John, you NEED IT! Just keep you hands out of the prop, when you get yours!

@charlesherrmann719 2 года назад

Watching that fly overhead, the first thing I thought of was seeing Avro Vulcan bombers flying overhead back in the 70s when I was in the army stationed in Germany.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

That's crazy! I bet it was a strange memory... Good or bad? I'm honestly curious (and I honestly don't mean any offense)

@old-rcplane-phart 2 года назад

Thank YOU for your service sir! 1989 Army Veteran here!

@charlesherrmann719 2 года назад

Brian. Seeing your video of that Opterra making overhead passes brought back a lot of good memories. Those big old Avro Vulcans lumbering overhead on training flights was quite a sight. This was back in the height of the Cold War, so we got to see a lot of different military aircraft fly by. Smoking F-4s, whistling F-104s, Fiat G-91s and the then brand new badass on the block, the F-15. Was some good times. Thanks for asking.

@jonoedwards4195 2 года назад

@@endliberalism4305 It's way to tricky for the Knuckleheads to have fooled the whole world from the Whitey House,, think Evil not Humans, Biden probably can't remember how to tie His slipon boots?

@paulmilne3038 2 года назад

My mate has had one for about a year and loves it as a change. Sits on his chair with his goggles on FPV. Great flight times. He can get nearly 30 minutes but he glides quite a bit more than you were doing. Try it when you have a bit of wind as it glides really well. Not a speed merchant by any means but incredibly difficult to stall and just so relaxing. It’s not designed to be a speedy aircraft it’s an FPV platform and for that it is fantastic. He normally flies aerobatic things that scream about the sky but loves this as a change. Never heard of the dive issue will have to mention it to him.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I have the gear for FPV, but just can't share the video footage without Part 107...

@maxun1 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC yes you can. If you flight below 400 agl, and you use a spotter in this case you wife. You flight where is no people or houses etc.

@jonestown1978 2 года назад

Great video. When it flys by it reminds me of a big prehistoric bird swooping in for the kill. Keep up the great work.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

It is impressive for sure!

@burdok4591 2 года назад

Hey Brian! Can't believe I just now came upon this post of the opterra. I've had the 1.2 m for a while. I actually been flying mine with a 3300 4S. on a nice day with 15 mile an hour wind I have flown it for 52 minutes with throttle management doing a lot of gliding.. I actually used a demo and cut little grooves into the length of the wings and installed LED lights. 3 rows on each side. Upon 1st receiving I did get a pretty good cut on top of my hand during launch. What's black-and-blue for months and And still manage to do it again haha.What I have now been doing is putting on the throttle cut and and putting the throttle stick at about half, then tossing it and Then just flipping the throttle cut to off. it instantly gains power and climbs. Thanks for all you (and the camera crew) do and put into this hobby. Few realize imo what it takes to maintain full time employment plus what you put into your channel and then still also have a private life. Ya'll are Rockstars at what you do.keep it up! ✌️✌️

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks! We appreciate your kind words, and sorry you got chopped ;)

@upperechelon3456 2 года назад

Great revisit of a classic. A great flying model Brian. I have both sizes and they fly superbly. Excellent as usual. Greetings from Florida.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Re-release, fyi...new Rx ;) Such a great flying plane!

@brian1740 2 года назад

happy anniversary!!

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks Brian1

@tysonkeffer Год назад

Another good video. I wish I could step out my front door and fly. But I finally got my first ever flight in on Tuesday, and instructor was willing to let me go up in the wind, with no buddy box! I never had to hand the control back. I was told I did very well and honestly I credit you and a couple other RU-vid channels and all the little pieces of flying advice you give throughout your videos. Oh and as far as it being like an addiction. I'm selling anything I can that's not nailed down to get more stuff. Selling my guitar amp this afternoon so I can buy RealFlight tomorrow(haven't used it in 10 years). I sold my WW1 Bayonet to go towards my apprentice. And all of a sudden I am doing side jobs again (I'm a plumber) just to build a bank for buying RC. Thanks for all the content, keep it coming.

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

Welcome to the addiction!!! Good for you with your first solo!!!

@Wild_Buggy 2 года назад

Thank you for another great video !

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@gbro8822 2 года назад

Wow, that is huge. UfO spotted in Iowa, more at 11. Thank you guys

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Very nice - LOL ;)

@EJ-74 2 года назад

Very cool and graceful Nice flying and catch Brian Great job as always Camera Crew 🔥👍✌️

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Wish I would have got it on try one ;( Oh well, second method makes better sense, but I think I need to reach out and catch the "Baseball" (nose of the plane) and it'd be way easier.

@tughillrc6327 2 года назад

Really enjoyed the video, The sunset , The flying the gap, The catch landing Great Job 🗽😎👍✨✨✨✨✨🎥🎬✔

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks a lot! It was fun! Loved the relaxing experience...such an OPPOSITE from the last few planes (Sirius-ly - LOL)

@AntoinneBarnes 2 года назад

nice catch, Phillips!!

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks! I wish I would have caught it on the first try thought - LOL!

@Bellairvideo 2 года назад

Lovely scenery & great aircraft Brian & Megan. Enjoy that special day. Keep safe & well. Cannot wait to fly the Draco again but winter weather here prevents this for the time being.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

That's no fun!!! It's been good flying weather, but supposed to be over 100 degree F tomorrow!

@Bellairvideo 2 года назад

9c here around 62f Rain windy….. i’ commin’ over

@davidlaflam2731 2 года назад

thanks for showing thia I have 2 also the 1.2 I haven; flown it yet your video was great will take the 2.0 out soon as I get it programed thanks Brian

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

NICE! Very cool!

@brendanomara339 2 года назад

Another great-fun video! Just picked on of these up for $90.00! It's like new! Can't wait to take her out for my maiden! Will be trying to set it up over the weekend!

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Be careful about the prop on launch. Also, don't get into too fast a dive....she takes time to pull out, more than you might expect.

@brendanomara339 2 года назад

Thanks much. I’ll be very careful!

@BillKisel 2 года назад

Boy that sure is one smooth flying machine,

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I completely agree!

@deanfairweather4748 2 года назад

Thanks The CG info was Great because mine was very nose heavy too.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Glad it helped, and just remember not to get into a nose dive with this plane ;)

@shawnblock7335 2 года назад

Love your Video's @Brian.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks Shawn!

@wrxs1781 2 года назад

Good video team.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks!!!

@tabdycollins 2 года назад

I rely enjoyed your video of Optera 2m. I must get mine airborne again. I stupidly - on second flight I'd forgotten about the rear prop - sliced the back of my hand so badly the prop broke and I needed plastic surgery. Just as well prop broke otherwise I would have had to landvit before being taken to hospital. Anyway all well now. I have fitted a hook and with 20m of bungee it launches really easily and gently. My airstrip - like you I'm lucky enough to have my own - is quite restricted and surrounded by trees. I changed the ESC for a spektrum and have reverse thrust. It works really well. With a little reverse the angle of approach can be very steep and slow. Prop braking set to hard so it parks quickly. I get very short and controlled landings. Such a graceful aircraft. In due course I will probably fit crossfire so I can inspect the farm with FPV. I'm about to fit ZOHD kopilot which I have on my ASW28. I have painted the tops of my wing fluorescent orange to aid orientation. It flew away one day to the north. I later got a WhatsApp msg from a friend living a mile south to say it had landed undamaged in his garden. On that I decided to get insured! A shame you've never done a review on the Freewing SU35. I'm building one at the moment. Looking forward to playing with variable thrust.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Very cool! So sorry to hear you cut your hand!!! I love flying this beauty. I would LOVE thrust reversing on this plane, but also think I could make some creative spoiler creations to make her land slower...split flap down and spoiler up simultaneous - that would be cool! I think an Avian ESC would do the trick, even easier though ;)

@tabdycollins 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC I fitted the Avian 60amp and AR637T. I liked your tip on mixing a wee bit of up elevator on a switch and have now incorporated it on all my hand launch aircraft. That and SAFE means I can put transmitter on ground whilst launching. I considered cutting an airbrake into the battery hatch - there is a video on that - but using an Avian ESC was so much less hassle. I haven't been able to do either with my Opterra 1.2m because it is fitted with A3235 and GPS and I can't find a spare channel. Reluctant to remove what's installed because I want the RTH function whilst I learn to fly on FPV. I've only flown it once and when I tried the RTH it turned East and flew away at 40mph at 300ft. Nothing I did regained control. It just flew off into the distance! Luckily a friend had the FPV goggles on. He lost signal but we kept power on, got in car and at every field gateway did a sweep in hope of a signal. Eventually we were lucky and got a faint signal and were able to home in on it to find it had made a gentle landing in a corn field. Why did it fly away. Perhaps I hadn't calibrated compass properly and perhaps it hadn't logged "home" properly. I don't understand why I wasn't able to over-ride the RTH. I now have a tracker which will be in it on next flight!

@ojeezrc 2 года назад

Oh man I didn't know how huge it was . I need this 1 asap

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Yes you do!!!

@peredavi 9 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@BrianPhillipsRC 9 месяцев назад

You are welcome! Thank you for supporting us!

@seanpettit6410 2 года назад

I Did not know I could use a master link to buy my plane parts. I will do this from now on to help support the channel. My 5yr old son had me rewind the "catch" about 247 times while he dove across the couch 🤣🤣🤣....

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

LOL!!! I hope you don't hold me accountable for your broken furniture - LOL!!!!

@snoriverrc3842 2 года назад

Good to see you fly a wing. I like them a little sportier, but this one is a cool glider. I can see how that one could nick you, being so large, a launch could get awkward. I overhand launch my RMRC Recruits, and never have a problem.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

it is very cool!

@travelmateprince2693 2 года назад

Oh my god Brian Phillips you are the greatest flying man in Horizon Hobby I can’t even fly a bigger plane jet anything like you can fly larger jet planes glider I can’t believe it you are the best I only can fly the small planes like the OMPHobby S720. I’m excited 😆 that you are the best Flying man in Horizon Hobby

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I'm very glad you think so!!! Thanks ;)

@LoneStarUAV 2 года назад

I already have the 1.2m of this, going to get this one soon!

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

1.2m Opterra??!?!?!? I want one, but didn't know it existed. DISCONTINUED - that's a bummmmmmmer

@marcoreviews 2 года назад

Wow! That thing amazing 😉!!!

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

It sure is!

@marcoreviews 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC the engineering that went into that plane is impressive it seems to just float even when you hand launched it at zero throttle! See if they made a small version for beginners so many would join the hobby.

@steelrainfpv3383 2 года назад

Beautiful looking and flying plane Brian, you ought to make a huge slingshot rubber band launch system for that model so you don't need a slope for launching it.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I just heard of another commenter using such a launcher. That would be COOL!!!

@leecollins9112 2 года назад

Hi Brain having fun with eflite Mustang 1.5 today. Looking at your video's will take off flaps stop nosing down on taking off bit of battle nosing down at moment. My next model Seagull 1/5 Grasshopper this year winter project for me😊

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Probably. You can also change the amount of DOWN ELEVATOR CORRECTION in FLAP MODE, if you wish.

@jeanlucvassort6411 Год назад

Hello Brian and friends, I fly this 2M Opterra (and the 1;2m too) , it is so easy to fly, so cool and landings are exceptionals, so graceful. For t/off : bungee and SAFE (no finger risk, with hand launch motor ON one day she will bite for sure . An other point is the motor support re enforcing needed. It is the weak point of this plane.

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

COOL! Bungee start would be fun!

@markmcc21 10 месяцев назад

What did you do to reinforce the motor mount? Thanks

@julianhumphrey4843 2 года назад

love the finger safe launch, i had my hand opened up with an Inav 680 wing, it hurts

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I bet it does!!!!!!!!

@guygrenke266 Год назад

I have a carbon fiber reinforced motorcycle glove I use. Works a treat

@papapsadventures6119 2 года назад

Nice there's ALOT of room to work inside!

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Really is, and LOADS of weight to be removed if necessary.

@FlankerTanker 2 года назад

I have had both of the Opterras 2m and 1.5m for over 2 years now and fly them a lot - if you launch it correctly it is perfectly safe -

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I didn't even know there was a 1.5m!

@michaelrobertson4745 2 года назад

I have an Opterra also and I launch mine the same way you do. The only problem ive had is going into a flat spin a couple of tmes when trying to glide with it. But a great plane and really fun to fly. I made a comment to Nightflyer and told him how I launch with the power off and he said thats not what the manual said to do it. Common sense.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Keep your bits ;) LOL - I hate to hear about people getting cut, OR houses burning down...and BOTH happened to him...is it a very bad luck thing??? Either way, he's a veteran in the RC reviews, and I will pay homage to him since he was doing it way before me ;)

@scable-eq7bp 2 года назад

Okay, you sold me on this in the first 30 seconds of the clip, ORDERED........

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

AWESOME SAUCE - Seriously, use care on launch. I've heard of a few that forgot...or use your Shark Gloved - LOL ;)

@scable-eq7bp 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC I well use my catapult launch for this, no props are touching my fingers.

@timbacchus 2 года назад

Will you need those FAA transponder if you fly over your property? Love that plane

@rafaeltorres2886 2 года назад

That hasn't come up yet no one makes one you'll need to register your planes and pass the trust test which is very easy and seriously consider getting AMA insurance in the past I was against the AMA stuff but I think it's a good idea now and there is a app you are required to check before you fly its too make sure your safe to fly in your area its required now by the FAA. I have done all this ,if approached by law enforcement you need to have your documents

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Tim and Rafael The Transponder thing isn't a "Thing" YET...but it's on the docket. When it is a thing, HH will have our back. Just be careful about the AMA insurance...it may not pay out if you REALLY need it. We are insured with REAL insurance...but I don't like to talk about that sort of thing publicly - it's too litigious out there.

@timbacchus 2 года назад

Do you still have to have one of those FAA transponders when you fly over your own property?

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I try not to talk about rules, since I'm not a lawyer, and it just makes me very, VERY mad to think about. Transponders aren't a thing YET...when they are, HH will have us covered. If they (HH) doesn't - we're all SCREWED anyway.

@mbenavente1335 2 года назад

Hey Brian, have you did a video on “Flex Innovations Cessna 170”? Or do you just do Horizon products. It’s a great flying plane with a very large flight envelope.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I'd invite the opportunity to do it, but no. I don't just do horizon products, but they're one of my biggest lines. We just picked up TWO lines this last week.

@davidstanislaw3749 2 года назад

Stay away from power dives. Lol A very relaxing flyer for sure. Love mine on 5000Mah.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I was flying in between them upon Zane's challenge...it was a small plane, and it was fun ;) P.S. We paid for them, fyi - and WAY too much, I might add

@TrueBlueYou 12 дней назад

Q. Would you put some pink or blue Loctite on those prop blade screws? Your thoughts

@ludwigvanzappa9548 2 года назад

Hi Brian ! I'm ready to buy my first PNF foamy ... after crashing lots of foamboard planes I built. The finalists are : Turbo Timber ( evolution or not) , the Twin Otter or the Valiant. With AS3X and safe of course. I will mostly fly it with floats on water and snow , wich one you would choose for yourself ? I have a sweet spot for the twin otter but I'm a bit afraid that it's too fast... Thanks guys!

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Turbo Timber Evo would be the best, from your choices.

@ludwigvanzappa9548 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks !

@ludwigvanzappa9548 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC I totally trust your judgement and I will go with the Turbo Timber Evo ... Can't go wrong. Thanks again Brian!

@guygrenke266 Год назад

Ove my Twin Otter on floats! But even being a STOL you have to carry a good dollop of power as the flaps are way more effective from the prop wash

@TestECull 2 года назад

I've been mulling one of these over myself. Would make a good project bird to put one of my many otherwise-useless OS LA 2-strokes in flight. They're pretty reliable, but super gutless, and this thing doesn't need much power to fly. Definitely also putting retracts on it if I do a build on one of these no way in hell I'm throwing it after nitro converting it.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I agree. It's light, and you can remove TON'S of nose weight and get her flying just fine! Good luck, and please do share a link with me if you do, I want to see it fly!!! P.S. If you DO share a link, it'll go into "Held for review" but I will find it and pull it out, so others can see!

@TestECull 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC I'm half tempted to put the engine right on CG and use some boat parts to connect it to the prop. Think it'd be the easiest and lightest way to brapify the thing. Fitting retracts to these things is a good idea electric or not and I'm shocked Horizon hasn't done so already. Too many people get bit by these things....NightFlyer comes to mind...put some wheels on it already, Horizon, you have plenty of retracts in house you could use for the task!

@maxun1 2 года назад

Who in hell can give a thumbs down to this nice video. Brian you videos rocks.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks, but we're very used to having people thumb down our work, even when it turns out well ;) I think I can count on my fingers and toes how many videos I've "Thumbed Down". I DO like a lot of videos to show support, but these useless pieces of human debris are just the suck in society. I suspect it's lazy people who have no idea what goes into ANYTHING...you know, he type of people who don't tip their waiter, or complain about everything that they could "do better" yet they never do ANYTHING....and never will. They'll be like this till the day they die. We've become accustomed to it. Don't get me wrong...sometimes we have BAD videos, deserving of Thumbs down, but even when it's deserved, I rarely do it myself. Thanks again for being a supporter!

@anthonysmith6825 2 года назад

Is there any way you could take some measurements of the wi g on the opterra for me? I'm waiting on mine to come to local shop but I'm trying to put together a solar cell kit but need dimensions and angles of the wing to the correct panels ordered

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Opterra bit.ly/3y6VlBh - follow the link, and jump down to the manual. You can see the overall dimensions. 40.8 in (1035.6 mm) - Length 78.3 in (1989 mm) - Width

@davidstuart4915 2 года назад

Howdy from UK :)

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Hi there from Iowa ;)

@brendanomara339 2 года назад

I didn't see where you decided how to set-up "Aircraft Type" on this model? Did you just select Normal Wing and Tail?

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Normal wing, normal tail

@snowsolo 2 года назад

Why is Eflite not putting lights on this one like the night timber X? I think this would make a great night flyer.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I agree...probably since it slips together...but I agree it needs to be lit up like a Christmas tree!

@Rc_David-airplanes 2 года назад

Excellent wing is amazing

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I think it's cool!!!

@Youbetternowatchthis 2 года назад

Brian sold me the A10 in like 15 seconds but this is not my kind of plane. It seems to glide pretty well for a wing though and I suppose it's a solid plattform for FPV.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

This one isn't for everyone, but it's still a sight to see!

@Salty_Ocean 2 года назад

With the included receiver and a stock spektrum dx8 how for do you think I could fly, without any internet and house interference, so like out to sea

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I think it would work fine. Just keep in mind the elevator authority is somewhat more limited than you might think on this plane...so please get very high before doing a dive, since the pullout might take longer than you think it should.

@johnmosimann1108 2 года назад

Fires are in California to

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

No fun. Sorry to hear this.

@esteban33ification 2 года назад

It survived the vampire kill zone! 😬 :)

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Sure did!

@johnlocklear 2 года назад

My next foam board project, but with a 70mm EDF.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Cool!

@cajunnathan4586 2 года назад

Hey Brain do you ever chase the birds every now & then

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Yes, but only after they attack ;) LOL

@guygrenke266 Год назад

Will the slight aft CG help with the dive issue?

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

Should help, but if you get TOO tail heavy, you will probably not enjoy the result. I suggest don't dive until you see what she can do ;)

@guygrenke266 Год назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC I'm adding a go pro 2 so I'll make sure it's bang on CG per book then ease it back depending on how it performs. Thanks again and when will you be doing the FMS BAE Hawk? I'm torn between that and the Yak 130

@truckerray7533 2 года назад

Cool video of this flying wing! Ya need to mount a 3-point landing gear on it for ground take offs & landings. Fly safe

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

That would be very cool! Now that you say this, you have me thinking of some retracts that might allow for some sweet wheels up, wheels down. The wing loading and Rx would be fine in support of the added feature too!

@truckerray7533 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC Yeah, that would be sweet, wouldn't it??? Would love to see it done & do a video of it in action. I'll take credit for the idea & you take credit for the work, lol.

@guygrenke266 Год назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC A large mono wheel center and small wheels on the tips would work. Trigger retractable (Like the Gotha/Horten 229 of WW2. F7f nose gear and main gear would work.

@guygrenke266 Год назад

The Freewing B2 gear looks to be a better option

@truckerray7533 Год назад

@@guygrenke266 Now your thinking of the U-2 spy plane gear😃😃😃

@vernonlloyd1388 2 года назад

Do I need a spectrum radio to operate that plane??

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

You need a DSMX transmitter, so technically no, you can use an Orange Tx, Open Tx, and some others...but I'd recommend the NX8 if you're looking for a great choice that's gonna give you all the current features. NX bit.ly/3mbVuNB

@paulballard4243 2 года назад

I’m in MN we are getting smoke from the fires in California mixing with the Canada fires. The smoke is so bad! I to live in the middle of nowhere with lots of trees to hit lol and have hit ALL of them at one point or another LMAO

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

LOL - We love trees ;)

@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346 2 года назад

Ohhh-Yeahhh, Bring Out The BIG BIRDS! Yeppers Air Breaks or Spoilers + Wing Tips Rudders + Lights Would Be Groovy On These!!! OMG At 34:25 You Said "Nate & Me Are Best Buds + Abbie" 🤣 Kinda Sounded A Lil Gay, Like Him!? 🤣🤣🤣

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

You know have to leave this alone right - LOL ;)

@Dashone93 2 года назад

U should put a runway on that spot of land

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

That would be cool, but it will be a full scale runway soon enough ;)

@crazyaces9586 2 года назад

Roflmao....thats the first i heard Megan says 'how old are you' Brian your great spokesman/flier,fixer,comic,very well explained 👏

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks Crazy Aces! I'm getting old... ;( LOL

@larsulrich3356 2 года назад

It doesn't have yaw does it?

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

There's no input to control the yaw. No rudder, or differential thrust or that sort of thing.

@KipH57 2 года назад

Change in pitch? The Doppler Effect. Very cool. Thanks you guys for the great videos.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

For sure!!! Love that effect here!

@papapsadventures6119 2 года назад

Good as a first plane for beginners?

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I would not recommend it. There's been some pretty experienced guys cut themselves, so better have a few under the belt for this one, in my opinion. It's easy to fly (with SAFE) but it'll get you into spots where it's "in a corner" and not gonna be super forgiving on a less than stellar landing, I assume.

@matthewpearsall9249 2 года назад

It reminds me of a manta ray when it goes past silent

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Me too! I never said it but that's what I was thinking (except Sting Ray) ;)

@MrVerno1960 2 года назад

I love flying my Opterra, FPV with DJI HD system, however I have had a range issue on this plane with the fpv system. I lose the video feed at about 1/4 mile. Only occurs on this plane. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Great video, a wonderful flying bird.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Is this with the plane, or your FPV system? I'm no expert on FPV, so I might not be the guy to ask.

@KL-uu2vq 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC no problem that can’t be solved by throwing a few hundred dollars at it. 😂

@Salty_Ocean 2 года назад

Try to reposition you fpv entanas and pull them away from your receiver

@idlerumors64 2 года назад

Brian, I love this plane but the CG is driving me nuts. I am either too nose heavy or she won't climb. I am afraid to take her out of SAFE to even trim it out because she comes down so fast. Once it's in a dive it's hard to get her out of it. She flew fine today on my first flight, but was nose heavy bad so I moved the the 2200 3S back about an inch and a half and I couldn't climb. She skid in the grass and burn the motor. I have a spare motor so it's no big deal but I am just frustrated because I like flying her but the COG is making me lose my ..... . Well you know

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I think we balanced it on the CG, and found that elevator to be not enough...so we moved the battery back and just "played with it" until the elevator was mechanically trimmed for level flight, but you are 100% correct in stating "she's hard to get out of a dive" - I crashed one straight into the ground ;) I had about 10% the elevator I needed...and now she sits in my spare parts bin...but I love her replacement :)

@idlerumors64 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC I did that too!

@papapsadventures6119 2 года назад

Kinda reminds me of the old school Star Trek Romulan Bird of Prey, lol

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

It does!

@bobangiulo7237 2 года назад

Brian I enjoy your channel. I am also new toRC need help with locating your link Thanks Bob

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

In the description... So sorry about my slow reply, we've been way behind!!! Opterra bit.ly/3y6VlBh

@nsbob70 Год назад

42;41, I closed one eye...

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

LOL - yep!

@WTJimmy 2 года назад

Debated about this Opterra vs the newly updated Night Radian….just purchased Night Radian using your Horizon affiliate link to support the channel! 👍🏻😎

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Not a bad call - we'll be reviewing it too soon, fyi ;) Thanks for using the link, it's a HUGE help!

@RPSchonherr 2 года назад

That could use some lights.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

True

@baddog5900 2 года назад

If you said in the video where your at I missed it. I've often 🤔 wondered. So what state you in ? Tn here.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Central Iowa, USA

@hape4 2 года назад

I think you flew at least twice through the camera lens 😄

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

LOL - That's awesome!

@tomislavbosnjak7435 2 года назад

What is DUSTIN DUNILL for GPS QUADS thats are you for RC PLANES.Most detailed rewievs on tube.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Nice - Thanks! Looks like he's a bit further along that we are, and good for him! Love a detail oriented review ;)

@DanN-hp9lj 2 года назад

Really suprised how many of the same planes I have as you. I have this prehistoric looking pterodactyl too...Ive had only two problems with it, nicked my finger tossing it and now I throw it with an oversize tig welding glove (one shake down and its off), the other is it takes so much room to land unless aiming for grass. Have you ever tried spoilers or airbrakes on any planes (or wings)? dont really want to carve into the foam on top for the spoilers unless it really makes a difference, Horizon sells them for a little over a hundred but theres no real world type specs on them that I can find anywhere..besides sail plane people use them. Oh I could kind of hear those kids in the back round faintly...Im thinking mullets and meth may be involved in a Joe Dirt sort of way😆

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I've never tried air breaks, but I think they would work. I'd maybe try a trailing edge break, up and down on a split surface for the inboard portion of the wings. Could also TRY a Thrust reverse with Avian ESC first...might be easier to test and then if it doesn't work, you could use it on another plane.

@DanN-hp9lj 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC The thrust reverser is something Id never thought of...THAT would most likely work really well! most likely could almost stop the thing midair if you wanted....glad I asked, and I dont have to be chopping up the foam for something that "might" work..or not. The other thought Id had was a servo releasing a chute similar to a funny car a few feet off the ground. This opterra will serously glide a few feet off the ground for a few football fields unless I ditch it in grass.

@bradrock7731 2 года назад

You folks must not have chiggers there. I flew right after my hay field was mowed two weeks ago & I'll be scratching for a long time!!

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

We do...and they love us ;) We're very delicious - LOL!!!

@old-rcplane-phart 2 года назад

Neptune's bigger, older, badder brother! On steroids, with a bad attitude! 😁 So much calmer to fly than the Neptune! 👍

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I think it's a very refined feel, and love the looks. I could have plopped a HUGE pack in there and just flown for hours....that would have REALLY pissed off the camera crew though - LOL ;)

@fusonbradly 2 года назад

Anyone flown it with a 3200 mah 3s battery i use one in my carbon cub s2 and while you can trll its heavier it does give me a killer flight time

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Make sure you get the CG right if you do it. I know it sounds a bit counterintuitive, but favor perfect, to just TAIL HEAVY so you don't lose your elevator authority...if you go with a larger pack.

@JeffL1977 2 года назад

Love your channel- this plane doesn’t excite me at all though.. anyone else share this sentiment??

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Many do, but it's the opposite of "excitement" for me... this plane is easy to fly, and relaxing. It's a 180 from the last few planes - INTENSE and FAST!!!!!!!! - well, not that I dislike FAST and INTENSE, but it's not what I'm after every time I fly ;)

@JeffL1977 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC fair enough and a great point :) love your channel- will be buying a few planes in the next week or so- will be absolutely using your link to buy. Spektrum nx8, the T-28 Trojan, Habu jet, f-18 blue angels (when I’m more capable and confident to fly this) and the fms Corsair V3 as well - told the wife it was time to cash in on not wanting much for my birthdays and Christmas.. lol Just like you said in this video - I’m one of those who has been behind on technology and going to catch up- I’ve been running the ol super cub LP for many years now- I’m ready for the next level. Thanks for all of your videos - you and your wife do excellent work!

@eqrc7587 2 года назад

Do you think someone will build a HO-229 ???? This could have been one if E-flite new German Warbird. But no another glider. Flies great and could be EDFs pushing her👍🏻🖖🏻✌🏻

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

That would be cool! I think you'd want to do a pretty big edf, or maybe twin 50mm's

@alangentry6295 2 года назад

Really like that airplane I think I'll buy that later thanks for the review I think you do some of the best reviews best to your wife's credit videoing

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks Alan! She is good!!!!

@brianchambers1515 2 года назад

Those post can be deadly just hang a baseball cap⛑on it when you're flying that's what I do. I still haven't flown my version 1🤣🤣

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

GOOD IDEA!!!! The neighbor wouldn't let me paint it on MY SIDE...but it's on his property, and it's HIS Fence....but I asked him and he said SURE, then like 30 seconds later said, WAIT...I want to re-use the fence again. This was frustrating ,since marker paint will wear off FAST anyway.

@brianchambers1515 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC for later reference sometimes easier to ask for forgiveness then it is to ask for permission😉lol

@ricardotaveira7197 Год назад

obrigado. pele ajuda boas festas rabbit flay

@BrianPhillipsRC Год назад

Didn't translate - sorry Ricardo

@vernonlloyd1388 2 года назад

I'm on the verge of buying an 2m opera

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

It's very cool. If you DO FPV, this platform would be awesome!

@KL-uu2vq 2 года назад

Wow. Soo wing normal, tail normal???

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

yes, weird right?!??! It's because the Rx does the mixing based on the three primary flight controls.

@KL-uu2vq 2 года назад

Yeah I crashed 😂(flew) a homemade delta wing that absolutely had to have the elevon settings on. This makes it easier. Guess it’s smarter than me. Btw please keep making these videos showing the fine little nuances of setting up specific planes. It not only gives me confidence (I am a total noob) but helps w ideas. I used to leave my opterra 1.2 at home because the launch scares me. So I found a sailplane dolly(3d printed) that will make it safer and easier. Thx bro. Keep it in the air.

@Nanoscape30 2 года назад

I'd paint this thing like an army olive green reminds me of the nazi horton 229 I love it! This thing would be dope on 6s I expected it to be alot faster but it flys gracefully...

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

That would be cool!

@Nanoscape30 2 года назад

@@BrianPhillipsRC yeah you should do something like that and add the rudder brakes you were talking about put an old German style paint job and decals and a cool light kit and this thing would be 🔥 I watch all your videos all night ever night your my fav. Rc pilot! This plane calls out to me for some reason it's just ominous and so graceful this plane has so much potential I can feel it! Just needs a few minor mods it would be cool to see it fly by on 6s 🔥 I hope you do some upgrades to it and feature it again put a little spin on it! I'd love to see that... 👀

@derekpirie9188 2 года назад

You '' cracked me up'', with the CRACK JOKE. The Opterra looks soooooo smooth in flight.

@derekpirie9188 2 года назад

Added note : Well done to Camera Crew, aka Megan for the excellent filming and capturing those close overhead shots. The time the Phillips put into bring us good content , with a tongue in cheek at times, is appreciated.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks from both of us Derek! We're glad you appreciate this, and we are happy to do it, so long an people keep coming back ;)

@rafaeltorres2886 2 года назад

not easy to launch 😕 Well 229.00 ready to fly only thing needed is your battery and radio is a very good deal.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

This is a BNF Basic, so you need Transmitter, Battery, and BNF Basic plane too...

@robertrc3798 2 года назад

Coop plane

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

Thanks!

@mostlymissiles 2 года назад

It needs leds

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

That would be NICE...there shouldn't be a plane without LED's now-a-days, if you ask me.

@griffonwings5177 2 года назад

Dang,sorry, was .. you always WASHED my brain ….

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

I don't know how to respond???

@pianoplaying2728 2 года назад

I’m not going to lie, this plane is incredibly cool, but I still think that e-flite should add optional landing gears to planes which don’t have any, like the v-900 or the opterra. Mainly because in many airfields it’s difficult to hand launch, so they could just add some optional landing gears for the people who can’t hand launch.

@BrianPhillipsRC 2 года назад

A lot of guys use rubber bands to launch bigger planes like this.... BUT you CAN launch it from level...especially WITH HELP ....just be careful you don't cut your money makers ;)