FMS - ASW-17 - Unbox, Build, Radio Setup, & Maiden Flights 

Awesome! I didn't realize you could hear the vario on ear buds with the IX20!!! That's pretty cool! Can you hear it AND music simultaniously???

This is an excellent post. Well done

Awesome! So weird about breaking, since I had mine on out of the box!??!!??! I have destroyed my Conscendo Evolution spinner and had to redo it :( But now it's aluminum and while it's slightly less "crazy" fast, it's so much more reliable, and pretty! I like this for the slope soaring possibilities, AND the prop is out further and doesn't "wack" itself as bad ;) Don't want to be whacking it out in front of the other planes - LOL So for CROW, you obviously used more than a 7 channel Transmitter??? I think with the DX18, I'd have no issues doing crow and flaps, and AS3X and SAFE, but it gets a bit "clunky" on the NX6, since it's really only a "6 channel" transmitter (I don't know why it isn't called a 7 channel transmitter, btw??!??!)

@@BrianPhillipsRC Yep....running DX9BE and it's just a matter of separating the ailerons, RAL on CH2, LAL on CH6 with "dual aileron wing" in setup. You likely know this, though. IIRC, the CH7 on that NX is an extra Aux option.

Thanks Jeffrey!

Welcome back Timm!

I'm so glad you started watching Isaac! We're glad you're here with us now, and hope you'll be around with us for a long time!!! Get ready to buy more foam that you ever realized you couldn't live without ;)

You will like to see my "Second Thoughts" Video on this plane...I demonstrate the strength of the air frame even better in this upcoming flight.

Interesting Brian, I'll be sure to interest myself

Yes I am!

Thanks! Good luck David - AMAZING PLANE!!!

Yes he would have ;) Very fortunate we had an opportunity to share this experience for a few years before he passed. He is missed!

Thank you for the information! I should have known, and will now!

Hi there Brian and crew . I'm new to your channel,and seen some of your builds.I find your videos to be honest, also very insightful. Wondering if your viewers get any special discount buying through your channel? If so, where can I locate on your page? I really like the NX6 AR637T and FMS ASW-17 / 2.5M set up!

I agree ;) Secret for you - I have TWO coming in the next few weeks!!!! Stay tuned :)

I agree, I am just getting into the glider world, and would love to see more of it too, especially with the technical side explained.

Thanks Michael! We're glad you're enjoying the content, and we're glad your here in support of our channel - Thanks!

You're welcome William! Glad you're here with us. We'll try to get you up to speed ASAP!!!

Thanks so much! We appreciate the kind words. We work really hard to get good footage and help guide people when deciding what planes to consider. I'm very lucky my wonderful wife and "camera crew" puts up with all this!!!

She's been featured in the A380 build series. She prefers to be on the "other" side of the camera ;)

She's on the Crescendo Evolution build video making Brian's dinner. Nice kudos BTW Brian. I have to agree you have an awesome partner in life. All my best to you both!

She has skills for sure, also what camera do you have her using. I need to upgrade my setup and would appreciate some guidance for a good but inexpensive camera.

Awesome - Do it now!!! It's totally sweet! I had no idea what to expect and was really blown away with the quality of the plane! It's still out in my entryway, and my wife hasn't made me "put it away" yet, so I'm loving seeing it. I have to move it up to get to the front door, since it's so HUGE ;) Good problem to have!!!

@@BrianPhillipsRC It really is. I know you had some issues with getting the flaps assigned. I like the NX6 but is it a good fit as far as a transmitter was concerned ? I'm planning (like you) to pair it up with the AR637T (which is on b/o on Horizion right now).

Absolutely, but the mics didn't hardly pick it up ;(.... Oh well, you'll have to get one to fully experience it for yourself ;)

@@BrianPhillipsRC Oh do I wish lol ✌️

You bet! You should definitely!!! this plane is GREAT! You don't have to "do anything" to make it amazing - it just IS ;) !!!

@@BrianPhillipsRC The best thing Brian is that you showed us how to set it up, I'm going to get me one and watch your video and follow along with you.... I can't wait.... Awesome ... Thanks again... you are the best..

I was ALSO greatly pleased with it ;) I LOVE THIS PLANE!!! More sailplane action coming soon!!! Stay tuned!!!

....and you'll get more too!

The maiden is in this video... did you watch the flight?

You'll love that plane! It's so pretty, and flies GREAT! Isn't it amazing the features packed into these FOAM please??!?!? I would have NEVER guessed I'd be reviewing them back in my younger days, when I was running RC-10's ;)

So nice of you - Thanks!

Full scale, or RC flying?

I think so! Some have complained it's a bit too heavy for thermaling, but I guess I don't really do that much anyway. I would love to slope soar with it though!!!

Thanks Terry! Happy Thanksgiving to you too! We're here because of a great audience, and the support we get back from you all!!! We wouldn't have a channel or the opportunities we're living out if it weren't for such an awesome group of people on the other end of the internet :)

Yeah, sorry older video, I've since used it a few times.

Much appreciated!!!

Sure does!!!

Sure, I do enjoy cars and trucks too, but boats not until we have a pond ;)

Yeah, and it was pretty! I will catch this one when I'm more well versed with it's stall speed, so I can keep from damaging the wing connections.

Have fun! Glad you found us! We have something like 1350 videos up for you. If you watch all of them, that should burn through most of your retirement funds ;) Tell you boss to thank me later - LOL! Welcome to the addiction!!!

P.S. Lee - This plane is AWESOME, and quite "easy" to fly. MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR FLAPS SETUP!!! You'll want them to land, otherwise you'll be landing in the next state over - LOL!

LOL - Lapel mic didn't pick it up ;)

Glad you enjoyed it Flowers are coming!!! Don't give up on me JACK!

I'm glad you like it! Thanks

Glad you enjoyed it! thanks!

The Conscendo Evolution - It's a GREAT plane too, no doubt, but not a super good comparison, since this plane is well over twice the size ;) I hope you get a chance to fly one (actually BOTH), they are both great!

HAHA - I knew it!!! Except I didn't until now ;) Thanks Benny!

Get ready for more ;) I have an old one I never got flying too, that I just NEED to get it out and fly it....

@@BrianPhillipsRC oh yeah

Cool! Sounds like a sail plane setup ;)

FMS bit.ly/3JG0lU3

It is awesome!!! I had an opportunity to fly with Esteban, my buddy and infrequent cameo on the channel, the other day, and he thought it was AWESOME too!

@@BrianPhillipsRC Totally!

Thanks again!!!

Nice! In fact, I have an odd 4th from when we reviewed and installed such tires on the Viper 70mm...so I could take your very good advice! Thanks James!

Some day Darrell.....some day ;) Can't wait for that day!!!!!

@@BrianPhillipsRC Based on watching your flying skills, you are more than ready

Brian, check out this vid.. Virage on 10s with 17x26 prop. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9kYZTfoOoR8.html

Agreed!!! This plane is one that I accidentally found, and can't believe how well done it is! More FMS planes coming soon!!!

Very well, but it's a well built plane. Only issue is it's NOT a super LIGHT plane. I'll take sturdy over super light....since I seem to have a lot of trees jumping out from nowhere lately - LOL ;)

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks for the info! ;) Seems like it should be a good fpv cruiser

Totally! The NX has been GREAT! I was nervous, afraid of wasting a bunch of time "learning" a new setup...NOTHING of the sort here...it's been almost NO learning curve, except for setting up the Wifi, and figuring out the voice feedback, something I didn't have on the DX18.

No file for download, and should work on DX6. Follow along with my setup and you'll be golden ;) Make sure you have your firmware up to date so you have Forward Programming, btw

DX6 Gen2??? Also, depends on if you have the AR631 (no) or AR637T (YES)... If the latter, and you used the red and black wire with 1S connector from the Discharge Lead, then you're golden...You may have to just setup the telemetry. There's a menu that says "Auto-Config" and you'll see Flight Pack Voltage as one of the parameters. You can also setup audio events for alarms or updates. Good luck! I think we showed this process in the Fox 3m possibly...if not in this video

@@BrianPhillipsRC My receiver is the AR631, so I assume no is the answer. Transmitter just says DX6, nothing about Gen 1 or 2. I just bought it a month ago, but that may not make a difference. Thanks for the quick response!!!

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It is awesome, but the mics didn't hardly pick it up ;(... It was louder in person, but some of my sailplanes have, honestly, been louder...this one was very CLEAN ;) Love this plane!!!

That's awesome - Very cool!

If you want Vario, get the AR637T - that one is equipped with full telemetry and AS3X/SAFE that can be turned on and off depending on how you set it up. Do you NEED AS3X??? Probably not, but I like the feature. SAFE I don't use hardly ever, but I try to show how to set it up nowadays since I'll get about 50 questions per video about it, if I don't.

@@BrianPhillipsRC fair enough. Thanks for the speedy replay, and if you can think of a separate module for vario instead of switching out the rx let me know. Keep up the great work!

Yes it will, but not sure if you can run FORWARD PROGRAMMING on the DX6e...if so, you'd want to get a different Rx than what we used. We link to a few choices.

@@BrianPhillipsRC I'm thinking of adding flaps to my Crescendo Evolution. Are you still going to add them to yours like the old one? and if so will you make any changes to the design? Still binging on all your videos. My wife is starting to wonder about me lol

Just do BLACK TAPE...works AWESOME, and you can change it out easy... Electrical tape works good, but it IS heavy...it also holds up good to dragging of landings.

If you get the AR637T you'll have VARIO...but if you don't plan to use it, you could just get the AR631 and save a few bucks. AR631 bit.ly/3pYNC3c AR637T bit.ly/3pW3u86 BOTH are AS3X and SAFE equipped, if you choose to use them.

Thanks Martin! You can help by following the links, then when you buy, the company will know you followed those links from my channel. We hope you will get flying soon! Good luck Martin!

They're installed from the factory. I love that they're on there, since these wings WILL drag on the ground on landings. If you want to make something like this, I've found that plastic soda bottles or sports drink bottles will work well...just cut off a corner that has a favorable shape, and glue it on the bottom side of the wingtips, and you're ready to rock and roll (pun intended - LOL)!

@@BrianPhillipsRC 😁

That pack will be HUGE in this plane. I doubt it'll fit....have you considered making a parallel lead in stead, and getting two smaller packs? This would allow for super long flight times, and more CG flexibility.

Very nice! I want it BADLY!!!

They make a Ka8 too - I WANT IT BAD!!!!!!!

You just push those two clippy-thingys in toward each other, and rotate the wing forward and backward a bit to release them... then pull straight out, and you're set! It's a 2 second process, but with a second person, it's WAY easier.

I think the NX6 is going to be great for most people "just getting into the hobby" with the 7th channel, it's GREAT for those who want to run a BNF plane with flaps and retracts, AND SAFE SELECT...which is really nice!!! Also the 8 and 10 are back ordered ;( I WILL be getting a 10 at some point, and hopefully it doesn't end up being a wash - that would be annoying - LOL

We have new camera gear, and seems to be better about saturation. Hopefully you agree.

We'll keep them coming ;)

I get it! 😊

Central Iowa ;)

Not sure about the radian, since I don't have one, so I shouldn't say.

I can't legally use aerial footage without a 107 exception from the FAA - What a freaking joke, right??!?!

@@BrianPhillipsRC Wait what? How come, if you don't mind me asking?

Vario is a VARIOMETER or a barometer based ALTITUDE measurement tool which will communicate the vehicles change in altitude, and rate of change. This is accomplished with beeps in higher or lower pitch, and this helps you know when you're ascending or descending. This is a REAL thing in REAL planes, as well as gliders and in paragliding (I do powered paragliding - PPG)

Thanks Brian! I appreciate you and your wife's dedication to your channel and our hobby. For you to respond to a question on a two-year-old video is amazing. Most youtubbers would view a question like that as water under the bridge and not respond.

I guess I'm not 100% sure you can do Forward Programming from the DX6e, but only because I don't have one. You will need to do FORWARD PROGRAMMING. Have you tried to update the FIRMWARE on your DX6e? I had to do that on my DX18 Gen1 to get FORWARD PROGRAMMING.

@@BrianPhillipsRC, thanks for your response. I have the last firmware on my DX6e and according to Spektrum tutorials, the DX6e transmitter is compatible with the AR637T receiver. I'll try to program my DX6e for the FMS ASW-17 and I'll see what happens.

Trying to get this video...but she's not into it ;(

Don’t force people to do what you would like them to do. Let them do what they like to do !

@@michelpetrus it was a suggestion!

On my Conscendo Evo, I broke my tail off on the 3rd or 4th flight, and had it glued back and flying in maybe 1 hour... Mine was a failed landing catch attempt - OOOPS! As for the Fox, I have never taken the wings off, so I don't want to mislead you in any way. They seem solid, but as with anything in the foamy arena...nothing really lasts forever :(

Quality on the Fox is VERY good. Better than the Conscendo, but it's more too...as it should be. ASW17 2.5m bit.ly/3nLuFjU AR637T bit.ly/3pW3u86 I LOVE this plane, but some have complained it's too heavy - I don't think this, but some like to Thermal. I don't do it much, so not an issue. I prefer a stronger plane, that will slope nicely.

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thank you for replies. It's tough to transition back into flying foam electrics after flying nearly three decades of balsa and glow fuel. ;) Not to mention, being a bit rusty . All good stuff though. Your channel has been my go to though.

Okay, I would love to see you be 100% correct, but when you get up in the air and realize you're in control of this teeny tiny object that can hit you in the balls (eye-balls) you might have second thoughts, so maybe consider a beginner plane FIRST, and you can thank me for saving your balls (eye-balls) later ;) LOL Beginner Planes, short list Habu STS 70mm RTF - bit.ly/3fRaLj7 - ru-vid.com/group/PLXTH0DstRDc5fYbIobNAtMUz2EoT7FGLl Apprentice 1.5m RTF bit.ly/2CfTCBY - ru-vid.com/group/PLXTH0DstRDc4LA2ldEUZQMVWkJpCslxRc Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF bit.ly/32UawRn - ru-vid.com/group/PLXTH0DstRDc4Y9gQ5S22B_3SXmtqylcmM T-28 Trojan 1.1m bit.ly/38n1dvD - ru-vid.com/group/PLXTH0DstRDc6-_gHuXM6a1Nf_2nRxrmlc Apprentice Mini RTF bit.ly/2B3VsoR - ru-vid.com/group/PLXTH0DstRDc43Qw4KNOOfzt14n6ZBo3LS Sport Cub S UMX RTF bit.ly/2OqnYUK - ru-vid.com/group/PLXTH0DstRDc5gY8qX_x8kAJq3glGMXjDy Aeroscout bit.ly/3ntOcFx - (I haven't actually reviewed this one YET...but it's supposed to be REALLY GOOD) That all being said, if you want to fly the planes I showcase, and you are just a total "natural" - Please do so - I've been married for well over 17 years, so I'm very accustom to being wrong - LOL!!! ASW-17 bit.ly/3nLuFjU AR637T bit.ly/3pW3u86 NX6 bit.ly/3eqEn7M 3200mAh 4S 30C bit.ly/373NVCo Chargers bit.ly/32qiuBD (check out the S2200 - it's amazing)

@@BrianPhillipsRC hey I appreciate all the good intel and links! Good point, yes flying something RC has the potential to hurt someone and or something. Y’all are awesome! Keep up the great work!

ASW-17 - hands down - just a better plane, not that the FOX can't be amazing, but you'll want to get up to the 3m for a great experience. ASW17 bit.ly/3cr3nio Fox 2.3m bit.ly/3OlkdfJ Fox 3m bit.ly/3OlkdfJ

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thank you, Sir.

YES, you can use FORWARD PROGRAMMING. Here's a link to the document I'm reading to answer... DX6e bit.ly/2Ou7kDM ...then scroll to "Manuals and Support", then choose "Spektrum Air Transmitter Comparison Chart"

That would be cool!

@@BrianPhillipsRC I put neon/fluorescent orange everywhere I can on my helicopters except for my scale helicopters.

Both are great. I think the FOX is more impressive, but it's an expensive plane! I prefer the looks of the ASW-17, but the FOX is just AWESOME to see. They both break down super fast, and easy... I'd say, the ASW-17 has a super razor thing edge on flight performance, for MY style, but the Fox is just a lot bigger, so the power to weight seems to be a bit less... Hope these thoughts help you make your decision. Rx AR637T bit.ly/3pW3u86 (AS3X & SAFE) AR6610T bit.ly/33SYkA0 (no AS3X/SAFE) FMS Fox 3m bit.ly/3mTNwcF ASW-17 2.5m bit.ly/3nLuFjU

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks for the reply Brian and all your great work. I do agree that the Fox is just an awesome eye candy for sure and does pack a price behind it. This helped out alot. Thanks for the suggestions keep them videos coming.

I can't wait to see her on a hill! It's gonna be totally amazing! She's not a super light plane, but slope soaring ships are okay a bit heavier ;) Thanks Brian

I don't recall having any issues...but sometimes the factory forgets a ball bearing for ballast on planes, and this might have been what happened to this reviewer, I wonder??? True about the white too...paint a wing or two black on the bottom, or tape it...this will help immensely. I don't recall a terrible ballooning with flaps, but honestly can't remember.

"D" is the switch they use, but I hate that spot for flaps. I use "B" since I have a hard time getting to "D" when I'm flying. As for selling UPS Stock to get one...you could surely pick a worse time to sell it, give it's at a near all time record high ;) and then there's only 2.39% dividends :(... Maybe just sell it and get some DIA

Also ASW-17 for sure....but again, it's a more expensive, and BIGGER plane...so not a totally fair contest.

I will not answer this, since flying for longevity is a whole sport in and of itself... you just have to play with it.

If you have an AR637T OR AR630 - it is SOOOOOO simple. I JUST did it on my NEW FMS Fox 2.3m - watch that Unbox, Build, and Radio Setup and you can copy what I did.

@@BrianPhillipsRC thx for getting back! Funny you answered my next question. I've watched the configuration on the ASW 10x and thought to myself~I wonder if the Fox would work the same? it seemed far less complicated. I will be sloping 50% but love the vario function for thermals. I ordered DRACO on 3/23 and just missed the first round. Looks like you've been having some fun with Big Red. You're the best!

Sorry to hear this happened. I've had other folding props fail, but very surprised to hear about your mishap. Did you ask FMS to help you out?

Should be super easy.... Plane unplugged. Transmitter on. Throttle FULL....carefully plug in the battery on the plane. When the songs start, throttle down. Mine was set when I opened it.

@@BrianPhillipsRC Thanks Brian got it all figured out. Had to calibrate it first.

I don't recall, and so sorry for this, as it's been a long time since I've flown her.