2 Years of the Best Plane Horizon Hobby Ever Made - E-flite EC-1500

The E-flite EC-1500 is our all-time favorite Horizon Hobby model. 2 years later and here's what we've discovered about it - from being a potent acrobat to having an impressive presence to it, the EC-1500 is untouchable and can do so much that it's never going to be replaced in our hangar.

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0:00 Acrobatic Potential
2:33 Stall Characteristics
3:14 Downsides
4:11 V1 to V2 Changes
4:46 Cargo Droppage
5:16 Float Flying
7:30 TwoBros Score

[TheYoungerSemiOldMan]

This video just made life harder deciding in the RC world. My son and I have our list of RC trucks, etc. He's upgraded and can operate really fast huge trucks at extreme speeds. I decided to test his skill to see if he has it. He mastered a beginner drone in 20min. Ok, well, now lets get out of so-so drones which wasn't the cheap $50 drone but a solid beginner format. I went into a local shop that only ships worldwide and doesn;'t have a storefront for the public who only deals with race drones. Like real deal race drones. They were really cool and showed me around the shop and what they have. He went into extreme detail and chatted for hours after closing. I owe their being so cool a major thumbs up. They only focus on race drones. So after we went through whats best, I have to choose as commercial drones are NOT race drones. I want to get a pair of mini race drones to get him ready. Then we can upgrade later to full race drones. But then, I wanted an even more insane race drone but for a 9yr old is way too much. So if I got that, I could get him a lighter watered down version race drone. But then I want this EC-1500 and had my eyes on it. The shop I normall go to thats been around since I was a kid is ordering me a good sized Blade 330 Helicopter with carbon fiber blades, etc. But then they also have an eFlight F18 that is also awesome. I then bought a DJI Mini3 drone but would rather have the DJI Avata 2 or the DJI Mini 4 Pro. Can't decide but should relax a bit. I am ok but ordered the RealFlight Evolution so little dude can really get good on the sticks and will arrive tomorrow. I need to step away from this scene for a bit. This hobby is no joke and costly. Breaking the rc trucks all the time and now stepping into planes as I missed my ol childhood days flying helicopters and planes. It'll get him off the ridiculous eletronics and outside we used to do as kids in the late 70s and early 80s. Those that were older in the 70s and not a little kid know what it was like to enjoy life withouth distractions of fake social media, etc. Anyways, good video. I think I have to keep this one at the top of the list.

[vitale]

Great Review !!! It's on my Birthday wish list now ! I had no idea it was this capable - and the floats are awesome.

[RCPilot]

Great review and comments. This will be very helpful with my new V2 that I got at Joe Nall Week. Two other features that you did not mention is that for those of us living in space confined areas, my condo, it is very convenient that the plane comes apart for transport and storage. Not only do the wings come off, but it’s stabilizers as well. It makes it much narrower. I saw the comment about concerns about the winging not being able to take the stress of 3D. The thickness of the wings spar is the thickest carbon fiber rod I’ve ever seen on a plane of this size. Keep up the good flying and good work.

[KGReef]

Awesome plane. I love seeing people get excited about plames like this. It just gets me more pumped for the hobby. Hopefully one of these days ill be able to get one of these and fly it myself!!

[BrianTurner-ubtu]

Great long term review 2Bros!! I absolutely love this plane and you showcased how beautiful this prop plane really is! Great Job HH for the release. If you do not have one, PICK ONE UP!

[KILLA-J]

First of all, I really enjoy your videos. I've crafted and published hundreds of videos (for my employers) so, I know a little bit about how time consuming it can be to publish good ones.
The EC-1500 was "on sale" recently so, I bought one based on your review. I am looking forward to getting it airborne and adding some (rather unusual) custom mods later down the road.
Thank you!

[insurancemann]

Great video as always. I've missed you guys. I never get you in my Youtube feed anymore. I hate how they do things. I finally remembered to search for you and I'm catching up now.

[jamesbrown]

Cool video guys! This plane is definitely on my radar! I love it’s size, looks and versatility. I really enjoy the commentary and review!

[erikshute]

Great flying Jon! This one is on my wish list haha..

[DMOFO]

Fantastic job on the video Jon on showing what this plane can do👍👍😎😎👍👍

[CanadianClub]

Impressive float dancing. It is on my bucket list.

[randyhardee]

Really enjoyed this video and keep doing what you do with your channel.

[andymcgrady]

I was skeptical when I saw the title. I like your content though and decided to check it out. After watching you wring it out I'm a believer! Added to my wishlist!

[MrTurboparker]

Excellent long-term review, Jon! I definitely need to pick one up!

[CRrc]

Gotta agree with 99% of this.
I am also biased as I'm on my third one of these. Bought and crashed (after many flights) my first V1, replaced that with a second hand one, then Horizon gifted me a V2.
One of my favorite planes. So versatile and fun.

Only negatives and not exactly negatives, more of a do this wrong and it will bite you thing.
If you're a little slow making a turn and add a little rudder into the turn it can snap into the death spiral. Easy to avoid but something to be aware of.
And in high energy maneuvers with hard elevator pulls it can experience an accelerated stall and roll out. Again just something to be aware of not really a fault in the design.

Good video, good flying as always.
Keep up the good work Jon 👍

[jaccoart]

Mine is finally on it's way to me🤩

[itzjoeylo]

Awesome review, I should have bought a EC-1500 instead of the Twimber, I wish I had room for both.

[ModelAVRChannel]

Great vid Jon. Without a doubt, my favorite twin to fly right now. So many things you can do with it.

[ScottBusby-pfnp]

Hi Jon.
Any chance you could do a video on getting the TTevo flaps to come down more than standard. You mentioned it in a TTevo guide a while back. Cheers 👍

[lifelineparamotor]

This is the one airplane I can't wait to own! I wish you could still get it in the Coast Guard colors. Transmitter question. Spectrum or radiomaster?