MINI APPRENTICE S | Maiden Flight & Beginner Tips (Pt. 2) 

Hi loved your videos,just got a little tip for beginner pilots.We always taught absolute beginners to fly square circuits,take off into wind,bank left across the wind,bank left down wind,bank left again across wind,final approach left again into wind and land.That way you got experience with wind control coming from the right,coming from behind,coming from the left and then head on again into land,plus added throttle control.A little boring at first but a very good confidence builder and once gained learners got a good sounding for general flying. Keep the videos coming! happy flying from the UK

Richard, OMG, I am really super impressed! with YOU, Why? (First I am not a candidate boyfriend! - Yea, I am 83 and happily married for 60years and I do have a daughter. I have been and EE and build an fly RC, owned a full scale PA28. - My daughter is into flower, for wedding etc. am I love her to death. BUT, having a daughter like you is to die for. - that is meant as a complement. - YOUR daddy most be so so so impressed with you! - Another complement, your presentation are really excellent, so many are good but they - just show what HE did. YOU have wisdom to provide as you go, the WHYs, and Whens for people new to our hobby. My complements!

Me and you both started flying at the same time I watched one of your videos flying the horizon sport cub s and then I started to fly. Learning while watching you , thank you it is so much fun.

RC Girl, it's great to see you having so much fun flying and doing your best to make it easier for other novices to get into this hobby painlessly. Keep it up.. :)

Great demo of all the modes. Nice smooth landings. 👍 I grew up with my Dad being a pilot, and we went to LOTS of airshows and fly-ins, and I even took some flight training myself, so I guess it could be said that flying is in my blood. Heh Your "flip" is a loop, and a loop where you nose down instead is an outside loop (so technically a regular loop is an inside loop).

Glad to see you joined a local club. It has many advantages - Instructors, club events such as fun flies, and there is a wealth of rc modeling experience. I just learned to fly two years ago without the stabilaziation of modern receivers. I learned on an hobbico Superstar EP and it helped to have an instructor.

RC Girl you re now a celebrity as HH has shared your vid to all of there Subscribers .....Well done

Tip for beginners. When the plane is flying towards you, the ailerons and rudder are reversed. That means, when the plane is flying towards you, to make the plane roll left, push the control stick to the right. To keep the wings level when flying towards you, push the stick to the low wing. So if the right wing is lower, move the stick to the right and you will so the wing come up.

You did a good job presenting and covering this plane. Glad to see you joined a flying club, and more importantly, that you joined the AMA. Enjoy the hobby!

Hi RC girl, you look more comfortable flying now. Your're sticking your Landings and you're doing Loops... You're making me get back into planes again.🤗

Happy to see how much you improved since your first flight, the more experience you gain the harder tricks will become easier. Great job keep the videos coming.

I've been a real airplane pilot since 1980. I owned one of the best planes to learn to fly in, a Piper Cherokee. The little electric Cessna 172 clone that you are flying is the perfect platform to learn how to fly RC planes. Terminology for flying will come to you after being a pilot for a while. I had one of my friends jump in my plane after I got my solo permit and ask me to take him "around the patch" . When I looked at him like he had two heads he decided to get back out of the plane and wait until I had more experience. Good choice." When in doubt round about" is a good saying. Nothing worse then bringing home a broken model. I'd like to commend you on your efforts to get more women into flying RC or doing any RC for that matter. It's good clean fun that anyone can be involved in. I think that starting out with small inexpensive trainers is a very good idea for anyone interested in RC flight. Loops, rolls, Dutch rolls, hammer heads, stalls and spins are just a few of the terms that become second nature. So watch you altitude and attitude and have fun RC Girl! You Rock!

Nice job! A tip if you’re interested - noticed you use your thumbs to move the sticks. Try using your thumb and forefinger. This should provide for more precise and gentle control. YMMV. Cheers!

Your experience with the local club was a good one. When I talked to a few guys at my local club and told them I had bough an Apprentice Se w/SAFE, they poo-poo'ed and said the only way to learn was with a buddy-box and a regular plane. Needless to say, I didn't bother to join their club and I fly on my own.

A little different take on beginning the model-plane hobby, which is nice :) When you advance in your training hone your skills on landings, it can save your planes in the future, when having problems in the air, like when batteries die (motor cuts of for low voltage or a nitro plane or a glow plane dead sticks) so you don't have to plan your "emergency landing" that much . Also for more pleasant videos fly a bit closer if you can or have a zoom in the camera, much more enjoyable to see the plane properly than just a few pixels for the most of the time ;).

Thank you for this. I've been inactive in the hobby since the days when electric was a joke. The mini will be my reintroduction

You're really getting a handle on flying, quickly!! 👍👍 One thing I'm surprised you haven't been told yet... In turns (especially with aileron turns), you ALWAYS lose altitude. You should be getting used to a tiny bit of up Elevator, whenever you're turning. After time, you'll instinctively KNOW exactly how much Elevator you need in turns, to make it look smooth! 😉 ......... BTW, a "back flip" is actually called a "Loop the Loop" or just a Loop. The "roll over" is actually a "Barrel Roll". Just want to keep you on the right track! 😊 With any Aircraft, Altitude is LIFE! Other than that, that's something of the BEST N00B Flying I may have ever seen!! Great Presentation and Explanation for any Skill Level to understand. I've flown the 1:1 variety in the Air Force..... But am only Building my FIRST RC Aircraft now! I'm told that for real Pilots, there's a relearning Curve! 😱 I'm excited to start. I've been at RC Meets for Years, but only have less than an hour, on a tiny Park Flyer!! RC Flying can be as relaxing or intense as YOU want it to be. And it looks like you've nearly got the perfect Trainer! Me, and most of the guys who I see fly, all agree that Tricycle Landing Gear is FAR better for Ground Control than Tail Draggers. Easier to take off, and Much easier to Land! EXCELLENT Video, young Lady! ~ Carmine

Your mannerisms are HILLIARIOUS!!!!👍👍👍👍

Can't wait to hear about you trip to AMA Expo...good to hear you mention the Throttle cut switch, an important safety feature. a lot to learn, waite to when you get into programming your xmitter...

It looks like you're picking up flying pretty well! You'll learn some more techniques from your fellow flyers at the club too;they're a great resource.If I may suggest something that'll help you.As you start flying more without the gyro assistance,make as small movements as possible on the sticks.Also,as you turn for example,ease into the turn first as you smoothly add some up elevator.Then, when you level the wings,just relax the elevator.Much of the time,the plane will fly straight and level with little input. Finally,waiting for the plane to settle into a stable turn,climb,descent,ect.will look realistic and silky smooth! Happy flying. :-)

I just ordered my mini Apprentice a few days ago. Thanks for great video and info.

I liked the victory "yes" dance after you landed that thing like a boss! great vid

Thanks so much for this. I just bought the same plane but never flew yet. Always great to get some good flying tips. Thanks again!

When I first started flying I couldnt land where I wanted. As long as it landed, I didnt care. Now I can land where ever I want, not where ever it wants. lol. Its a nice plane for the money.

Some added bonuses I think will be good to mention about this plane. If you let go of the sticks, it should come back to straight and level in beginner and intermediate mode but not in advanced mode. Panic button works in all three modes. Great job and keep em flying. Try a radian and I think you'll have a blast when you catch your first thermal. They are easy to fly too plus the lights on the new one are insane.

I'm just hitting started, 1st plane soon, this video very timly. THANK YOU!

Wonderful video. I just got mine and can't wait to go flying.

Best trainer you can get well done 👍🏻 I’ve had mine for over a year & never had a problem with it. Just fly’s awesome. Gave me the confidence to move up tp more sportier & scale planes. 🙃 I still like flying it. You greased that landing 👍🏻Love the channel 🙃🙃

You should present yourself first by your name and then the channel name. *one tip I always do is check the battery level right before installing it on the plane regardless if it was charged at home. I have lost count how many pilots lose their planes due to a battery they thought was charged. That club has to be difficult to fly during sunrise/sunset depending on which one is it opposite of when you were there.

Definitely was a great second plane for me. Still a go to for high winds or playing in the snow or water on floats. Great video!

RC girl your amazing! Great 70’s vibe music too, along with hip sandals 😎. U go girl

Hi RC Girl - your videos are a great asset for us looking in to the hobby of flying RC-planes.

Very nice flying. That does look fun. I love the look of the airplanes....

Thank you RC girl for sharing, I'm just getting into plains, I got the super cub S ain't been able to fry yet been pretty windy around here in Manchester Michigan, I enjoyed you sharing this with us I'll be watching for more

awesome airplane. looks like so much fun. Great vid. Thank you.

Cool I am glad there is other people who like all types of RC

Wonderful tutorial... You are a Fantastic Teacher!!! Thanks...

Nice! You make it seem fun and easy. Such a smooth flying plane. That field reminds me of California near the aquaduct. I lived in Tracy CA for 12 years. Out on the valley where it's more windy than your field.

NICE flying RCG, and the channel is fab, thank you, more girls need to join the hobby, so very enjoyable, you rock. Just getting back into RC after 7 years, and your channel helping, safe landings, have fun, be well!

Damn are you sure you're a beginner? You take off and land that plane like a pro. I've been flying for over 15 years since I was a kid at 10 years old. You're such a natural! My F4U Corsair is asking me if you're married and would like to take him for a flight? 🙏🔥❤️🤣 Love you videos keep up the great work. Cheers Rob

Lots of good information, thank you. sure wish my wife loved planes as much as you! LOL

An amazing advance for you. I have had planes for a year and have been too afraid to try them. You make it look so easy. Continued good luck to you.

Wow, that's so cool. I love the venue too. Sadly I can't trust myself getting airborne yet. Ill stick to the ground for now :) Maybe a drone to start off with?

Nice flying and a great aircraft. I am hoping the weather will get above freezing for a day or two so I can maiden a couple aircraft. Thanks again for your great videos. Happy Flying

Relationship goals right here. And some damn good flying too

GREAT PLANE AND REVIEW . I AS INTO QUADS JUST STARTED FLYING SOOOO MUCH FUN . CANT WAIT TO SEE IT WITH FLOATS Your Awesome

I used to fly rc planes as a kid about to get back into it thanks for the videos girl

IMPORTANT:: Do not keep the plane in the air for too long. Battery dies and you will lose all control. Mine came spiraling down and was totalled. Very sad.

Great video, and description of what your doing, looking forward to watching you fly off water, in my many years i have not tried float flying yet, Compliments to the person on the camera great job following the plane.

hey RC GIRL. Nice to see you are one serious gal about flying. I think you will be doing loops and rolls and all sorts of stunts. you AMA member and joined a club too I'm impressed. keep up the nice work 😎

I just found your channel and I'm loving it, I'm subscribing can't wait for more videos!!

Wow. I never see ladies like you at the field

that was some good flying and love your tutorial of the plane thank you

Awesome! Nice job Hayley!

Lots of experienced rc pilots can't stick their landings like you do. Iooos like it could be a nice float plane.

RC Girl I ❤️ my mini apprentice S I flow it about 4 times enjoy every time I go 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎 video RC Girl thank you

Great Video! Thanks you, I enjoyed it. FliteTest is also a great place to find info about how to fly. In my experience the horizon hobby SAFE tech seemed to be a bit advanced for me as I did not have anyone to help me besides the internet. I do have a Horizon Hobby Champ S and it is great!!!!! Although not as beginner friendly as it seems for myself. Lots of great options available today for rc flight. This hobby saved my life!

Excellent job, Love watching your videos , Keep up the great work. Flying is so relaxing . Nothing but respect for you

Love the full size version.

Great job Hayley!

This is what i learned on great plane still my favorite plane to fly.

You are very smart RCGirl, I like you, I were with you.... for training these little planes.....😊😊😊

Nice take off ... and landing as well.

Nice video Can't wait to see the floats flights

Thanks very helpful I was going to get the carbon cub but I think the mini would probably be the best starter never have flown a plane only drones. It’s amazing you remind me of my friend Holly she is smart and pretty too thanks again

Planes look like fun but there's not a lot of areas to fly in my neck of the woods...helicopters are a little more my speed for flight R/C but still a great video to a great introduction plane. Keep the great videos coming

Love that youre into this stuff. Don't see many ladies.

Very interested in rc flight I've been watching your tutorials, RC Saylors and Pilot Ryan, yours are easy to watch and my wife likes you too, we already got a Club Cadet and a DS6 radio, she wants this one so we can learn and fly together thanks one day we'll all be experts 😎

You couldn’t be any cuter. Great videos you have. YOU GO GIRL !!!!!

Look at you getting it done! Keep it up you'll be on the expert mode before you know it. :) looking great!

Like a lot of guys in this hobby, it’s my dream to meet a gal that shares the same interests. The guy that gets you is going to be one lucky son of a gun.

Great video and great job flying and landing.

Nice, I have this plane. Still in the shipping box. For 2 and a half years. . long story, but this year,She will be in the air. I hope. Thanks for your info! Your a good pilot 👍.

Good job you've improved quite a bit we'll have to get you out to our field in Costa Mesa and get you to fly a big heli🚁

Thank you Hayley for this presentation/lesson ! Nice vid and explanations !

Awesome,Thank you for video / Charl south Africa

Amazing video. 😉 You need to try the Freewings Pandora ,, one of the best and comes 4 in 1. 👍

Wow. Just had to subscribe to your channel. Great flight. 👍👍👍👍👍

Getting into the hobby. Getting the RF8 Horizon Hobby add on also. Would be good to see if they handle like the real planes. Maybe you could do a comparison "sim v real" when you get it? The current RF8 doesn't have any of the planes I am intending getting. May start with a Sport cub first off then move on to a Timber.

Nice landing!

I think I've just found my 2nd plane. Thanks RC Girl.

Great video rc girl !!!

Awesome! Great flying ✈️ skills 👍👍

Well done, good video.

Always nice to see a girl flying. RC flying is not what it used to be 20 years ago, especially electric powered one, that I've been doing back then and was an exception in my club possibly my country. Back then you were happy to have a power to weight ratio of 1:3 and a Cessna flew like a real Cessna does. Nowadays (and since about the last 12 years) with the arrival of LiPo and brushless motors a power to weight ratio of at least 1:1 is understood even for beginner airplanes. That makes things kinda dull as strange as it may seem. However when you fly acrobatic RC airplanes more power is a good thing and I love my small Extra powered by 4S LiPo, but it dislike my friends' Tundras, PC6es, Pipers, ... that are completely overpowered (and perform vertical take-offs) when comparing them to the real ones. And like all RC planes mentioned before this Mini Appretice S is no exception. It's overpowered, end of story.

Cool video. It is great tutorial from a beginner to a beginner, saying what needs to be said. I am sad I didn’t get to see this video before I purchased my plane which is an XK A520 which I believe is not going to turn to be a great beginners plane. I will keep an eye in this plane and I am not successful with mine I will try it. Thanks again for everything.

Beautifull plane,sky and moment 🤩👌

You’re doing awesome! 👍 keep em coming!!

Loved your unboxing and maiden flight, but where is the video of you using the floats???

You carry alot of weight for people to buy this plane👍👍👍

Great flight, you're awesome 🤘😎

Nice flight your doing really well ✈️🛩

Great flying love the plane almost similar to volantex model which I have 😊

Cool loops 💪🏼😏👍🏼

Very Nice . . . ! Bob

Great landing 👍

Good landings, I enjoyed the video, good tips too...

Hi, thanks for the tips, they are especially helpful for someone new to the hobby like me. I was wondering in what mode (3 SAFE Modes) did you set up your trims? Perhaps you can do a tutorial on flight trim adjustment for SAFE/SAFE Select planes. It will be great for newcomers.

Hi again enjoyed this one very much you are one very cool girl thanks for your videos hope you keep doing many more.

Great video. Have fun!