Flyzone Cessna 182 RTF Review - Part 1, Intro and Flight

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[fubuhr]

This is my first plane. Ive only used the simulators to fly. The first time I flew it I used the flaps, it ballooned up cause I gave it to much power, i powered down, it stalled, and nosed down. Snapped the shaft on the motor. Got another motor. flew it the second time with no flaps, much better for me. Ill try the flaps when I get better. Landing was rough for me at first but I finaly got the hang of it.

[kingarthursims]

I am glad you guys did this one. I have been thinking about the RXR model. I have 6 1600 mah 3s batteries and an extra reciever.

[mikefly]

I have this plane and really like it alot. I broke tve front gear off, so i converted it to a float plane, and with floats, it flies so well and stable. I highky recomnend this plane, as i have had mine 3 years now!

[BrothersHobby]

Funny you ask, we'll be publishing the Calypso shortly!

[BrothersHobby]

Thanks for watching! Typically, you do apply some mixes with flaps, but the stock RTF Tactic radio is a basic platform, so it wasn't an option. The Cessna handled it really well though, with manageable (and minimal) pitch correction. Once you back off the throttle, the plane levels out well with flaps deployed so they did a good job balancing the incidence with the thrust line for basic control.

[BrothersHobby]

Hi Gary, the wheel issue is fairly common and can be improved with unclefester420's suggestions below. As for power, the stock power plant is more than adequate for beyond-scale aerobatics. There is an RC epidemic of everyone wanting over-sized power plants! This is a Cessna 182, not an Edge 540, or a P-51 Mustang. It's a passenger aircraft that was never designed to even fly inverted. This model can perform snaps, loops, inverted flight, aileron rolls, etc. More than enough power:)

[rayhorn]

I have the transmitter ready version of this plane. I had to buy new screws and drill out holes to mount landing gear and struts . Did you have any problems with the wiring? This thing is driving me nuts! Really enjoy you're videos....

[cwshade]

Also my first plane, Also had a few learning bumps with the flaps. I found its best not to use them if you have a large runway.

[DontWatchProductions]

When I started in RC in the 80s, they always said never fly within 3 miles of an airport. It's kinda odd seeing all these videos of people flying at airports.

[KILLERKEEPER]

Hey great video, looks like a nice plane, is there a UK site I can buy this?

[slap_my_hand]

Are there any tutorials that show how to set up the PNP version? I want tu use a spektrum transmitter.

[perosscott]

Im between this one and the glasair sportsman does it worth to buy this one instead?

[creambaeggie]

I find out that the esc is too weak for the brushless motor it's very underpowered I replaced an new brushless motor and esc now is working just fine maybe it's just mine that I got an lemon

[Ackbar]

is it possible to land and start this plane on grass (mowed) ?

[perosscott]

if you dont have experience from before, start from firebird stratos is better... :)

[Farmerben]

Would this be a good plane for a pilot who is beginning to fly 4 channel aircraft?
Thanks

[whitetrashbandit]

The front wheel snapped off on mine on every landing...no matter what

[creambaeggie]

In fact, I do think this is not an very great trainer plane it's pretty fragile especially the landing gears

[daveroche]

I bought one a while ago and I wish I did"nt it"s a Very Fragile and Cheaply made plane!!.And the battery connection Sucks!!.