Horizon Hobby - Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m - Second Thoughts 

You will want to stop in tomorrow AM around 10AM ;) It's long but distinguished...please, you will get my joke tomorrow ;)

@@BrianPhillipsRC You were right on time!!! Great video!!! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Great flying. Low altitude flying on the calm day was impressive, but handling the wind was awesome. Thanks Brian.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you Mark! I LOVE This plane! Gotta be one of my favorites, and I have a lot of favorites!!! :)

Thanks, but this plane, in the right wind can take off with reverse ground speed ;) Just did it this weekend!!!

@@BrianPhillipsRC Incredible! Only YOU could do that!

Thanks, will do! More coming!!!

I'm glad too ;) So much more free!!!

So glad you enjoyed the video!!! There's literally thousands more where that came from, if you've got the time :) Sorry for my misunderstanding, regarding the languages, Peter :)

@@BrianPhillipsRC Of course I already watched a bunch of your other videos whenever I have the time. Big smile when I watched your "Spektrum Smart Charger" video after you said that you didn't buy that stuff for a second :))) I have the S2100 charger, am very happy with it and happy too that I can focus on other things than battery science.

Thanks! You'll love it, it's a GREAT plane!!!

So many kind words! Thank you for sharing these comments. Megan appreciates them ;) I'll take your advice about the nice thing to do ;)

Thanks Toby! I'm glad to be a part of this awesome community! I wish I had a bit more free time, now-a-days, so I could share a bit more, and more often, but this will happen again when we get a feet under us. Still getting settled in our new house, and still don't have a shop setup. When that's done, I feel like I'll be back to where I left things at the old house.

Mike and Dee - This plane is worth the money, but it is a lot of money - totally get it ;) I hope that you'll find a great deal some day, because this plane is a real joy to fly!!!

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!!!

Totally agree! I know I wouldn't be in the hobby if I HAD to fly at a club. I don't think I would have survived the travel time...but not everyone is going to be so lucky.

Thanks Jeff! Did my co-worker (Max) call you up?

Thank you! We're glad to hear you're hooked; Thousands more where that came from, better get started - LOL ;)

I'm so glad you did! That's what we hope to do with much of our effort here - get more people into flying, and help guide them into GOOD models ;)

It is a wonderful plane. Much better value than the EC1500 that I recently reviewed. It's a JOY to fly, and beautiful too! What a great plane! Only issues are very minor, and easy to forgive, given the plane IS still foam. Thanks for watching!

Thanks Nick!!! This plane is such a GREAT flying plane. You gotta get one!

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by Jeff!

Thanks Chris! I was a bit embarrassed that the tape blew off the prop (twice!!!) but this is what happens in "Real life" so best you know what to expect, if you're learning how to do it ;)

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by again!

Thanks! Glad you do!!!

You will not regret this plane, but it is kinda expensive...still a good value, if you ask me. Is it too much to ask for BOTH??? LOL - I know your pain.

Thanks! I don't credit myself as such, but I appreciate our kind words!!!

@@BrianPhillipsRC Ahahahahhahaa! Suk on it Brian, You kick freckle Mate. 100 bazillion wannabees prove it Freak. Not forgetting the camera doll, Oh Yeah!

Thanks! I love this plane!

This plane is an amazing flying plane!

Thanks Daniel!

Thanks Jason!

For sure. You should definitely get one! If you do, think out buying it here ( Carbon-Z Cub SS 2.1m BNF - bit.ly/2RyYsid ), to help out our channel!!!

@@BrianPhillipsRC - FYI the link doesn't work anymore (I get it's 9 months old). I'm still thinking about getting one of these myself.

Thanks so much for saying that! My wife, Megan, does a great job filming. We didn't realize what a knack she has for filming until we started this little RU-vid "experiment". We're lucky to have her helping us out! As for staying close...I try, and it does somewhat limit what I can do (for a video audience), but it's totally my "style" to fly in close quarters. I LOVE having the limitations, but there's times it's nice to have a bit more room, or when flying with a smaller aircraft, it's REALLY easy to shoot a landing, compared to this behemoth! Thanks for watching, and for the kind words!

Hi

Agreed, and thanks!!!

you're welcome!

You can do it!!!

This plane will fly in horrific conditions, but it's kinda HUGE, so even walking out of our house, with 8 foot front door is a bit of a chore - LOL!!!

Thanks! I love flying, and do quite a bit of it, but still learn something new every time I fly!

Thanks Tim! I've been flying for about 5 years, and still have a LOT to learn, but with practice, anyone can do it!!!

Thanks Mike! Megan, my wife and "camera crew" does a good job filming, and this plane is excellent!

Here's a video, if you want to see the "camera crew" - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pNAWQNRvImI.html

@@BrianPhillipsRC ...nice one Brian...nice to put a face to her excellent camera work !!! (and i get more vids to catch up on ...lol)

For sure! If you watch them all, you'll be about 10 years older :) LOL

At least you get to watch the awesome planes flying from the AFB!!! BUT that would suck with the no flight zone. How bad would that suck if they built an airport right next to my house - LOL - this is part of the reason I want to make a full scale runway ;) Get it established now, then muddy the waters for the FAA. If it's "my" private runway, then I guess I will be in full compliance - I HOPE!!! P.S. I'm glad I could be of some annoyance to you ;) JK Keep coming back for more!

Thanks! Sorry to hear the battery puffed - hate when that happens!!!

I know! She's very good! I hate when I see a Horizon Hobby video using some of the best quality gear, and they can't keep the plane in frame....we use cell phones - LOL ;)

@@BrianPhillipsRC I can fly almost as good as you on my RF9 "Lost Vegas Wacky" server … I'm hoping to build a little camera platform to keep an airplane centered with the camera soon. Still waiting for parts. Then I'll try my Sport Cub S in a local parking lot. R2Pv1.com is my robot hobby site … www.brainless.org/MultiMedia/RC/Video/Capt.Kill4Fun/ that's me learning how to fly back in 2004/2005 … I miss my SIG Kadet Senior ARF.

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy it!!!

Yeah I’ve noticed Brian is a very good pilot

Thanks vizak20 ;)

Ty - yeah, at about 14:30 or so, there was a "moment", but other than that, she's a great flying, and fairly forgiving aircraft...when you get ready to land, the plane seems to reject any notion of ground effect - LOL - which is why you see me smacking it to the ground so many times. It's very finite, the stall speed, there's NO warning...it just falls!

Hi

I was just about to say that

Have you flown any electric planes?

Thanks!!! :)

That is AWESOME, and you've made me super jealous!!! I want to buy out my neighbor to the South, and use the crest of our knolls back there for a runway...that's why we do GRASS hay, and not alfalfa (tangling the wheels up would make for a bad day, I suspect). Some day, you should EMAIL me, so we can share more specifics that might not be appropriate in this public arena. We have it listed on the ABOUT part of the channel...and we are slow with checking it, it's kind of a good Spam catcher - LOL ;)

@@BrianPhillipsRC I mowed mine lawn smooth, always. Believe it or not but a grass stain on a prop is considered a prop strike, and a prop strike (FAA rule) requires the engine be torn down and inspected. I doubt anyone does, but if you got ramp checked with grass stains on the prop you’d have to. So, the runway at least has to be mowed short. Doesn’t matter what grows to either side. I cultivated some nice tough poverty grass and goldenrod beside mine!

I think we call that a "butt clincher"...not a "skillfull save".... Thanks for the kind words though ;)

If you think you do, you DEFINITELY do need it!!!! This plane is great, but it IS big. Good luck with your decision ;)

I totally agree about the lights!!! Daylight "savings" stupidity is about to go into force, so we'll have to come home from work to a pittance of daylight - PUKE - thus nav lights and landing lights are going to be a thing very soon. Maybe if my other filming obligations pan out the way I expect, I can work that mod video into my docket in the next few weeks. I'm also trying to buy a tractor right now, and we've been working out tails off on getting the woods cleaned up before horrible weather sets in, but that could actually wait.... As for Horizon Hobby sending me planes - yes please!!! I've kinda been asking for a couple years now, but they don't seem to even understand how many times I've sold stuff for them. I'd be nice, even if they'd give me a blanket discount at least, but I guess they know me well enough to know I'm gonna buy it anyway, so why offer it to me for free or at a discount (I don't know, maybe so I wouldn't have time to review Banggood stuff???? - Just saying - LOL)

Very cool! Neat to be around it all the time. Aviation is kind of a club...when you're in, you're in... I've met a few people that I would have NEVER met becasue of the exposure from this channel, and it's pretty cool to have "friends in high places" :) Hope you get the pun

That's GREAT!!! This plane is such an amazing one too! Glad you decided to take the plunge with it!!!

may i ask what receiver you went with?

Thanks David! I don't mind typos, as long as I can get the point :)

Have fun!

I'll make sure to publish it for you.

Thanks! This plane is just AMAZING!

Glad they're helping you out! We really appreciate you stopping by! The 4400mAh 6S from Eflite, out of curiosity...does it puff on you (yet)?

@@BrianPhillipsRC No puffing yet. I have four of them just for my Carbin Z cub, But Ive only had it about two months.I only bought the E Flite because thats all they had at the Hobby shop where I bought my plane at. But Im going to look into those zop battery's

Jeeeeeze - Four of them!!! That's a lot of cash! If you don't store your Lipos charged, you'll have a lot better chance at success. I do store my lipos charged...which is a bit of a "no no"

It is a great plane, for sure!

Thanks!!! ~~~~~~~~ Dík!!!

Just give it a shot, I bet you'll enjoy it!

Hi

Awesome! Glad to help! When you get a prop with a bit of a BEND, it can also cause some vibration, so check that too...look at the prop from the side and top while it's spinning (CAREFULLY, of course) and then double check the prop isn't "wobbling". Even if you have it balanced, this wobbling will make it seem out of balance. Also, you may need to check the balance of the spinner too, and sometimes the motor! If the prop is all, you'll be good with the tape solution, even though some of the "old timers" will complain it's pretty half-assed...BUTT it works ;)

@@BrianPhillipsRC vielen dank für die schnelle und ausfürhliche antwort. ich habe einen kleinen flieger ( A160 J3). die Propeller Halterung ist schon mehrmals gebrochen, also habe ich sie neu gebaut und ausgerichtet. die letzte ausrichtung funktioniert perfekt mit dem klebeband. man kann hören wie sich der ton veränder wenn das klebe band ein paar millimeter weiter links oder rechts geklebt wird. Die "Old timer" interessieren mich nicht :-) wir leben heute, nicht in der Vergangenheit :-) :-) vielen dank für deine videos Greetings Francesco

@@BrianPhillipsRC 528 / 5000 Übersetzungsergebnisse Thank you for the quick and detailed answer. I have a small plane (A160 J3). the propeller bracket has already broken several times so I rebuilt and realigned it. the last alignment works perfectly with the tape. you can hear how the tone changes when the adhesive tape is stuck a few millimeters further to the left or right. The "old timers" don't interest me :-) we live today, not in the past :-) :-) thank you very much for your videos Greetings Francesco

yes, they seem to be about the same, but the ZOP packs seem to fly longer...partially, because it was NEW and the Turnigy is not brand new (2 seasons old??? - sorry, I'm not 100% sure on that)...BUT my Turnigy packs do tend to puff pretty bad, since I'm not very nice to the packs always. You might be pleasantly surprised how inexpensive these ZOP lipos are, but they're only a small savings over Turnigy...or Zippy...except I LOVE XT60's, and I can get them stock with ZOP. This is a big time saver for me. Soldering on different ends is a real pain in the neck on lipos, especially BIGGER ones ;)

I'm getting about 25+ minutes on my new 7000mAh 6S 30C G2 packs ;) BUT I'm pushing them a lot

The Carbon Z Cub is similar ;)

Yes, so did I!!! It was a butt-clencher!!!

@@BrianPhillipsRC -- now that's funny. I feel like even if you would have lost it into the ground there, the damage would have been nominal....busted prop and maybe some landing gear headaches , but then again, maybe she's a heavy beast and would have tore a hole in the ground....

...straight to China - It wanted to go home ;) LOL

Hi

Yep, a few "mistakes" higher, would have been nice ;) LOL

I don't set throws per manual. I DO use EXPO. What is your transmitter before I get into the Expo explanation?

I don't know the color, but I would say pick the closest orange and plan to paint whole sections ;( I HATE having to touch up hangar rash...since there's always that flaky stuff that doesn't stick, and then 95% of it that's totally fine... I've been told you can take some paint or a single part off the plane and take it into a hardware store and have latex paint matched, almost exactly...but I've never done this myself...so I feel bad recommending it without first had experience ;) As for the Draco... We have the Draco now, BUT we aren't allowed to review yet. This is not our choice. We will ABSOLUTELY BE REVIEWING IT ASAP! Please understand, our hands are tied...We can't even publish photos :(.... All I can say, is if you decide to buy anything from us in the mean time, just follow the "Master Link"...and you can navigate to whatever you decide you can't live without, or any of the other links below too. Master Link Horizon Hobby bit.ly/38ZFade Eflite A10 UMX & 64mm bit.ly/2P1i286 Apprentice 1.5m & Mini bit.ly/2OIjVHd Air Tractor 1.5m bit.ly/3tqdyHe Carbon Z Cessna 150 2.1m bit.ly/30PJkkD Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m bit.ly/30P5mUA Carbon Cub S2 1.3m bit.ly/3bS2r3O Conscendo Evo 1.5m bit.ly/3bVtYkM Citation Longitude UMX bit.ly/30RwdQ4 Cherokee 1.3m bit.ly/3vyjdNi EC1500 1.5m bit.ly/3lmzSyw Extra 300 bit.ly/3rVnMiw F15 64mm bit.ly/30RrnlG F16 70mm bit.ly/3bUUxXv F18 80mm bit.ly/3bTssQa Fw190 1.5m bit.ly/2NswTZ2 F4U Corsair 1.2m bit.ly/30TcMX3 Habu 70mm bit.ly/38Kilv1 Vapor Night UMX bit.ly/30RbRGA Timber Turbo Night X UMX bit.ly/3cEjplB P39 1.2m bit.ly/3loUdmP P51 1.2m / 1.5m bit.ly/3bU5icI P47 1.2m bit.ly/3rYD9Xi T28 1.1m / 1.2m bit.ly/3eOh9Lk Su30 70mm bit.ly/3qUvjN5 Sport Cub S2 UMX bit.ly/3cDYUW1 Valiant 1.3m bit.ly/3rUTtsn Viper 1.1m bit.ly/3eLqcMX Twin Otter 1.2m bit.ly/2OnOuBQ Aeroscout mini & 1.1m bit.ly/30MNn1c Ultrix UMX bit.ly/3rWgPOe Ultimate 3D bit.ly/3cJ1JoT V900 bit.ly/3rVG0QZ V1200 bit.ly/3lmn8bg Maule 1.5m bit.ly/3bRAB7J Rx AR631 bit.ly/3pYNC3c AR637T bit.ly/3pW3u86 AR8360T bit.ly/3dKg4n6 AR6610T bit.ly/33SYkA0 Lem 7Ch DSMXwStab amzn.to/2GTlQze / ebay.to/2XNteGf A3L amzn.to/2nKsdxt / bit.ly/2UYmlBM FMS Fox 3m bit.ly/3mTNwcF ASW17 2.5m bit.ly/3nLuFjU Moa 1.5m bit.ly/37N9FCS PC-21 1.1m bit.ly/3bCrHKg Pitts 1.4m bit.ly/36e9ZLo F4U Corsair 1.7m bit.ly/2HV65xP Futura 80mm bit.ly/39N0khh

YES, but it IS a lot of money. I feel like the only feature that really ought to be included would be nav lights.

I don't know - I don't do that. Set the servo to go all the way down for "Landing" and 30-40% down from center, for "Takeoff". If that isn't enough, adjust from there. Flaps are subjective from one pilot to another anyway.

You can calibrate the throttle range super easy. Generally, you put the throttle stick to 100%, then plug in the plane, but do it SUPER CAREFUL! This plane can chop your fingers off if you're not CAREFUL!!! Secure the plane and keep in a safe position, but best option would be to remove the prop. When the plane FAILS to initiate, you'll hear the songs from the ESC, and then just pull the Throttle stick down to 0%. If that DOESN'T work, call horizon and see what they suggest. Also, make sure the monitor mode shows a nice linear response similar to your stick position through the range.

@@BrianPhillipsRC Naah. I have done this for about 11 years and the 60A eflite esc doesnt calibrate like ordinary esc. And Horizon couldnt help me. But i just adjusted the lower travel in radio and now it is a bit better. Thank you for your time sir. Bengt

Yes, I too have a prop balancer, and have used it with mixed results. I would like someone to show me how to do it with a large Heli blade though.

@@BrianPhillipsRC I jist got the Carbon Cub 2.1. Mine definitely didn't fly as good as yours. I could barely get it off the ground. 2 of the 3 flights it stalled left one time and stalled right the other right after getting off the ground. I had to emergency land both times. Any thoughts? I've never used flaps and I was using no as3x or safe. I was just full manual like everything else I've ever done.

You have mad skills. For large heli blades I've always put a steak knife in a vise and placed the blade until it balanced. Marked where that was on both and lined both up. So far the blades I've bought have been balanced great from the factory.

I don't generally use slow motion, as I kinda feel it's like cheating...but you can run the playback in slow motion on RU-vid ;)

Lol, wish I had thought of that, duh!

Don't feel bad, it took me forever to figure it out myself :) So many hiding features on RU-vid....many they never really show you how to use, until about the time they're taking away the feature LOL

There is a plane for you here - amzn.to/35T9lRe - slightly bigger at 90" vs the Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m at 84". I bet you'd be about $700-1000 in it if you [stupidly] use all eFlite's [overpriced and/or under performing] parts - JK, they're nice, but expensive. This is an AWESOME ARF kit. It would also be my "preferred" plane, but we have so much we need at the moment for our new property that this will just have to do ;)

Brian Phillips I’ve looked into that one before. It’s not orange though:( and I like the Square wing tips of the E flight. I should just go big and get the X cub have someone recover it like the elite and clip the wings slightly ha ha. Only what $1800 into it?🤷🏻‍♂️

We do lots of training, but we don't do many how to fly videos. We try to go into this more with beginner style planes, but in my experience, learning to fly RC is an excersize in repetition and muscle memory for best results FIRST, then mix in flight principles as we progress. If you want to see more of how we got to where we are, which would be very cringe-worthy for me...but you might get a kick out of it. Just go to the last video and start working your way forward - 6 or so years of progression ;)

@@BrianPhillipsRC wow that’s impressive buddy

It's a great plane! Flies like a champ. As for settings, I've changed nothing. It's just a great flying plane. Still no LED's, which I realize is a bummer for some of my RU-vidr followers...but I have been way too busy with everything else. I love this plane still. I only hate that the inboard portion of the wings is crushing as expected...hollow wings make for a much lighter wing, but much easier to crush a bit when you pick it up. I'd like to see a better design around this type of practical issue, but other than that, it's a total keeper!!!!!!

@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks for reply,seems like I need to add more diff to elevater when I drop flaps,this is my first rc with flaps,but man what a super flyer-thanks again for all your great videos,they are very helpful,Rick

yes, it's awesome, and dead now...he flipped it in a windy takeoff -very sad - but he's working on V2 with like 5 million Hp....I want to be like Mike Patey when I grow up!!!

Totally fine, but I have to admit, I only fly her a few times a month, if that. We're super busy with so many products, that she has a pretty easy life....almost a vacation lifestyle ;)

Gotta dig in and see if the prop is out of balance, or if you have a magnet thrown in the motor, or some other mechanical binding. Once you find it, you need to resolve it so you don't get into a dangerous condition. If the servos are making noise, like when you SHIFT the plane in your hand, that's normal...but if the prop / motor makes noise, you need to check it out.

Yes, flies very good, BUT it's a HUGE pain in the butt to get the stupid geo-fencing system to work, and better bring a change of drawers for the first time it totally takes over and you swear you've lost control totally, and then you realize, you just went past the geo-fence. Other than that, it's a GREAT flying and BEAUTIFUL plane. I would have one if HH would offer it as a BNF WITHOUT all the stupid GPS crap. I don't mind the SAFE or SAFE Select for a second, but the GPS+ is a NO-GO for me :)

Brian Phillips Dangit! That’s what I kind of thought about the geo-fence gps thing. I was hoping that you could turn that off or snip some wires once the confidence is gained. It’s such a beautiful plane, I might get it anyway.

You CAN, but it's not an "on/off" switch...you literally have to REMOVE the GPS portion. I haven't done it myself, but many have....sorry I can't tell you exactly, but I've heard about it. Great plane though, and worthy of some effort. If I didn't have the Carbon Cub SS 2.1m, I'd seriously consider getting one of these 1.1m beauties. My friend Esteban, had the Red and White one, and we flew the wheels off that thing.

Thanks Jerry, and hope you will. It's a great plane, and worthy of backorder - CZ Cub SS bit.ly/3OlTJem

@@BrianPhillipsRC Hovering really low and close to the pilot is another deal though

When you're comparing the two, your preference between the two will make the determination, HOWEVER, the Cub has LED's (right???) so that might tip the scales for it??? OR Maybe just get the one that's on sale? I LOVE THIS PLANE, so it's MY vote all day long...for what it's worth!

LOL - Not sure we have enough room ;)

I would too, but I don't have the FMS Beaver.

Nice! I'll check them out! Thanks Fuerslive

@@BrianPhillipsRC sorry I made a tiping error. The brands name is swaytronic not swatronic

Totally agree with you. I notice he didn't respond. Brian...take all this as constructive criticism. Balance your prop with a quality balancer during the build before you put it on. (Du Bro makes a great one) Also for the sake of terminology...you are hearing vibration, not oscillation. Oscillation is what the gyro /AS3X makes the air frame do if the gains are too high at speed or if there is too much vibration. (over correcting back and forth) And one last thing...you are coming very close to yourself and your wife when you fly. You can risk you all you want if you so choose, but never fly a plane right at someone else...especially a big plane. At 3:30...that was dangerous. I know lens focal length may distort how close it looks, but you still flew right at her. Your piloting skills are much better than in your early video's and most of the time your video's are very entertaining, but no amount of skill negates basic safety. Anything can happen - electronic failure, dumb thumb, anything. If you hit her you won't forgive yourself. Please be more careful and happy flying.

MrCubcrazy - Why is this NOT a valid way to balance a prop? If the tape fails, sure it's not great... If you have a solution to the spinner being the issue, please share, so I can try it myself.

Model Aviator Adventures - Sorry I didn't reply fast enough for your taste. If you weren't already aware, I have a full time job, a family of four, and loads of other responsibilities...didn't know I had to beat you to the reply. As for the constructive criticism, I always do listen, but I don't always accept the premises of others' arguments....same as most people. The out of balance prop issue JUST came up. It wasn't present on prior flights (that I know of) so why would I assume there's an issue before I took off and saw symptoms? Do you take off your props before each and every flight and balance them? Vibration and osculation are very similar, if not synonymous. I appreciate there may be better ways of communicating complex ideas, but we don't rehearse, and don't edit - get used to my "mis-speaks". @ 3:30 - Yes, that was an uncharacteristically closer than usual pass. I made a mistake on my previous maneuver that lined me up very poorly. As you know, risk is heightened by increased exposure, so I try to minimize such mistakes ever causing a dangerous condition, let alone an actual injury. I don't often make passes like that, as the planes inertia could carry it into us, in the event of an exceptionally un-lucky, mal-timed failure at the bottom of that maneuver. I try to fly in such a way that if the plane had a serious malfunction, we'll have an out. I definitely appreciate that "anything can happen" and take this into account as I chose my flight paths. I do loads of close flying, as you know. You didn't see it, as it happened off camera between flights on the second lipo flights, but I talked with Megan about a safety concern I was having. She had been creeping outside of my comfort zone, which is usually to my right, just within my peripheral vision, so I can KNOW exactly where she is, thus keeping ME between her and the plane, even when I come close. We got that worked out right away, but some things aren't meant for on camera - this was one of them. I want you to know that I try my best to keep people safe. I've never caused an injury while flying, but don't want to start now, either.

He did give you the solution...use a better quality aftermarket spinner. Your way is not valid for two reasons. First you are doing it on a plugged up, live plane...which is dangerous even with a throttle cut. Second you are guessing which blade is the heavy/lighter one and guessing how much tape to use to solve it. A proper balancer will instantly show the heavier of the blades and you can better judge how much tape, paint, glue to use to begin with. A much faster, more precise, and safer way to do it. It is what they are made for. Again...I'm not picking on you. I have 35 years in the hobby and have worked in the industry. This is meant to be constructive...to make you a better, safer model aviator. Somebody taught us...we are trying to pass it on to you. Please don't be offended. The best pilots/modelers are never too good to learn. I am a forever student and learn constantly. No shame in not knowing something yet, but too much ego to be taught can be a problem. I try not to be that guy...and respectfully urge you to do the same. Happy, safe flying friend!

I replied to your comment to Cubcrazy. And no...I don't balance my props before every flight. I do balance my props before installation as most (with the exception to Xoar...which are balanced at the factory) are not balanced beforehand. In the event of a sudden change in vibration...I unplug the plane and inspect it...lots of things can cause vibration...if it comes down to the prop I take it off and do what i suggest in my other reply. Glad to hear safety is in mind when you film.

I love the way it flies!

I have many more than 5 favorites though ;)

@@BrianPhillipsRC Do you think you could get your hands on a Timber-X? I would subscribe twice over to see you give that an evaluation.

LOL - I would review it except that my RC budget is SUPER blown, and just found out about another $500+ "investment" I'll probably have to be making in the next few days too ;) Keep an eye out, it might trip your trigger!!!

It should, I can't think of a reason it wouldn't.

I wonder if the prop makes a different sound???

If you know how to fly, this plane is a great option, but if you're concerned about your skills from years ago, you might think about getting in the smaller options. My impression is that once a pilot, always a pilot...unless you're had to relearn use of your hands from an injury or some such thing... Carbon Z Cub SS bit.ly/30P5mUA Carbon Cub S2 bit.ly/3bS2r3O Both are good choices, but I honestly think you'll BETTER enjoy the Carbon Z Cub SS 2.1m - especially if you still "have it"...you might be frustrated with some of the intricacies of the Carbon Cub S2 1.3m - watch my newer video on the 2.1m SS (it was re-released recently) and also check out my videos on the 1.3m

I have tons of LED mods on my channel. Here's a couple planes.... Cessna 182 UMX (Check the playlists, and you can watch what you want to see) Aero Commander UMX, Spitfire 1.2m, etc...tons of them, but it's been a while since I did one.

Brian Phillips thanks!!

Good luck! I think you might enjoy some of the aspects of electric, but I bet you'll hate that it's quite ;)

There's no such thing as a Ready to Fly of this plane (that I know of...) There IS another, smaller one that Horizon Hobby markets...is that what you're thinking of? Also, not sure MotionRC is selling it...but not sure why

@@BrianPhillipsRC The battery connector adapter that you highlighted in the beginning. Not in your list either.

Yes. You can also do TWIN 3S in Series, if you wish.

I just did a video about these! Just upgraded myself! SMART Stuff Video - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nNaZFr6ZOVQ.html Power Supply - bit.ly/3eV2E5G S1200 - bit.ly/2VXJ7Js S1500 - bit.ly/2W08OJd S2100 - bit.ly/2KCWLwh SMART Checker - bit.ly/2SOf2LD

Благодаря!~~~~~~~~~~Thanks!

@@BrianPhillipsRC Вы построили хороший дом, + взлетную полосу. Смотрю ваш канал ! Ваши полеты. Хороший пилот и красивые самолеты. Привет из России.

Спасибо! Рад, что вы наслаждаетесь видео!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much! Glad you're enjoying the videos !!!