Turbo Timber Evolution: YOU Complained. Horizon Listened.

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Slots, you ask. You may have noticed we didn't mention the slots (aka fixed slats) that come with the Timber Evolution in our review. This is because we do not use them. We find that they make the wings more fragile in transport, reduce aileron effectiveness, and add unnecessary weight to an airplane that's already too heavy. At the RC scale, full span slots don't aid in flight at higher angles of attack the same way they would with a full-scale sized airplane. Reducing aircraft weight and/or adding camber to the wing is what is most effective for smaller RC aircraft that fly at a lower Reynolds number. Ultimately, *in our opinion*, we find that the Timber Evolution flies better without them after flying it the way we do.

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[TailHeavyProductions]

*Update: after extensive flying (bush/pattern/3D/etc) over hundreds of flights on two Turbo Timber Evolutions, there’s two reasons we no longer suggest this airplane. 1: We rarely fly them anymore since the FunCub NG effectively replaced the Timber as our go to current production bush plane. 2: The Timber Evo has an legit Achilles heal in addition to the gear springs…the plastic motor mount. After lots of flying, nose overs, prop strikes, etc, the plastic motor mount eventually fatigues and will crack and break. Once this happens, the fuselage is totaled because there is no replacement motor mount - you have to buy an entirely new fuselage. Check out our review on the FunCub NG as a great alternative.*

[propabilityfpv]

You guys should make a top 5 (or 10?) bush planes video, going into all the criteria you use to rank them and how they compare to each other. It's kind of a small niche, but I think that video would be a banger!

[austinandtate]

Best review of the Turbo Timber Evolution on YouTube by far! Living in Southern Africa I’ve been shopping between the Timber X and Evolution but gotta say this video sold me on the Evolution for it’s STOL and backward thrust capabilities. Definitely going to get the extra springs and prop, thanks for that!

[michelpetrus]

All rc planes reviews should be as insightful as this one .
Thank you.

[dspringer]

I got the Timber X as my "After trainer". It had very similar issues, and that battery hatch on the bottom was ass, but it was also a great plane. I designed and 3-D printed a small bracket to keep the gear from ground roll, or bouncing inward to hard, after the original clips broke off.

[utahjag]

If you guys reviewed airplanes, this would be the channel I would use. The easily understandable and smooth voice along with the plethora of useful information makes you much better than the review sites that like to show off their flying skills while providing little information. I'd start with the most popular to date and the latest popular releases. I am going to subscribe to watch for this and see if your subscriptions go through the roof as I suspect.

[joynermark]

I've been having so many overheating issues with this plane (even after moving the ESC forward etc as Horizon suggest, actually that made hardly any difference) I was getting constant telemetry alarms for overheating with the stock prop after about 4 mins flight. I couldn't fly the plane the way I wanted which was very frustrating. I followed your advice and switched to a 13x4 and wow, what a difference. I've been pushing it harder than I ever have, prop hanging etc and it just sits at +-70 degrees Celsius. I feel like I have a new plane. Thanks a lot.

[MrFester]

Thanks for another great video! As a noob, I really enjoy your approach to rc keeping it fun and challenging. Your insight and advice has been really helpful. Thanks!

[KB_RC]

Heck yeah sweet guys! Such an amazing video as always! Keep them up. I’m addicted to the format you make your videos in! 😂 I’m just getting started with mine as you know…😂 can’t wait to fly it like you guys do! I will definitely use your setup tips as well as that new prop soon! Flying it tonight! Thanks!!!

[flyingdevin]

I made a duct tape firewall ram air mod under the front cowling to force more air under the battery and over the esc. I almost never get heat warnings anymore. Hot day and 200' power climb from hover will still piss it off. I am definitely going to switch to your recommendation of prop. Still my favorite plane I have. Wish it had the steering style servoes in the flots like my fms floats.

[thelaneman]

I added an aluminum plate in in my old timber (non turbo) and used small machine screws and nuts to hold my gear plate on instead of the stock screws plus a thin stainless steel plate on the outside.
Also replaced wheels with inflatable 5 in tires from an X fly Glastar from Castle hobbies.

[wazabiqc]

Just got one after flying an UMX spot cub S2 for a month plus some realflight practice, I wanted to go bigger. Love it so far ! However I could not use reverse thrust as i'm using an old DX7S that doesn't support forward programming, and I don't have a program box yet. i'll probably upgrade my transmitter soon so I can have telemetry and reverse thrust, it is a must when flying in tight spaces I think.

[TheFrenchPug]

You sold me on something I didn't need. Great job!!!

[ramsandrzr]

Just got this plane last week did the maiden over the weekend with wheels and then threw the floats on it Sunday and did my first water ops what a blast. An absolutely awesome plane 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[Destructor]

I just bought one of these things. I am a warbird guy and will not be flying the piss out of my timber like you do here! Nice normal scale flying for me. I pulled that Spektrum garbage receiver out and got rid of it as soon as the plane came out of the box. I had bad luck with my old DX6 and DX8 about 10 years ago, so I will never trust Spektrum again. I switched to FlySky and never looked back. it was nice tho because I sold the receiver to some guy at the field for $100! So it sure helped drop the price on the plane! I only have about 5 flights on it so far and it is a nice plane. Crazy to see what you guys do with this thing! I will absolutely change the Prop as you recommend. I fly on 4000 mah 3s and get about 12 minute flights out of it. Just discovered your channel today so I will sub. Thanks for the vid!

[jasonhurdlow]

Cool plane. I just have strong reservations about buying anything from HH given their constant OOS issues and long wait times to get replacement parts.

[.obsobsessed]

I love my timber evo, I just started flying last year and it was my 3rd rc plane still looks brand new except buying a ton of landing gear springs and going through idk how many 11x7-3 props but I spoiled myself because now I can’t find a bnf I want more than this thing. I just bought a 1/4 scale bud nosen Cessna 310 10ft wing span and I still like my evo more

[jorgenelsonfelix]

Very nice model I loved it. Greetings from Buenos Aires .
✈✈👍🙋👍✈✈

[howardpelcman]

I enjoy your videos. Very informative. The Evo is my second plane. I am way down on the food chain when it comes to piloting. Too many bad landings and broken springs. I designed and built my own gear with an inch of vertical travel. More forgiving and easily repaired. Heavier yes. The trade off is better for me.I also built an air scoop below and just behind the cowl. Directing air straight at the ESC. I wish I could share but I'm not savvy at that.

[johnlvas]

Just love your videos! Keep up the good work :) I ordered a TT Evo after watching your videos. Looking forward to get her up in the air :)