So glad i seen this, i was going to buy this when it came out not long ago, when it was £120. But decided not to as the price went up to £180, its now available in EU for £130 so iv just ordered one for here in the U.K. Seems like a really well designed plane with tons of room for long range flights
I'd screw an undercart plate on the bottom of it Andrew...It could be quite short and stout with it being a twin...Safer than chucking such a big plane, and it means you could load it up with more Lipos as you test it's carrying capacity.
Nice model that's for sure. I have the older bigger brother MyTwinDream. Don't be too worried about hand launches, they fly right out of ur hand pretty much.
Only issue is that I live in Singapore where fpv and long range (my thing) is justifiably forbidden, and I end up taking my planes to Australia and Brazi in the luggage to enjoy the hobby, so size and portability is an issue. But this Crosswind is indeed 0:04 a beauty to miss...
Amazing how many of these get sent out with the wrong kit 😳 You're lucky you were only missing a part you didn't need, I was missing a wing joiner and half a nacelle! Enjoy flying it, will be like a feather compared to mine which carries a 1,300g 6S 10,000mah Lipo.
@@AndrewNewton Cheers Andrew, glad you found it useful. One thing I had to do since that video was take a few mm off each of the main wing spars. Do you find that the first wing goes on with ease but then the second one is a bit tough? If yes it's because the spars are like mine and a bit too long, touching each other and forcing the fuselage apart slightly. After taking a few mm off the wings go on with ease now.
Hi mate, I do have 2 of those planes and I got disapointed with it, I tried already several motor and props and battery setups and I can tell that apart from being a really good looking plane, it is not made for heavy lifting and endurance... to have endurance you can't put payload on it and the maximum I got was 1 and an half hours of flight. Like the binary, its wingspan is too short for the purpose they propose for the plane. If the goal is to fly for long periods of time with payload like mapping cameras or other type of sensors than I really propose something like the Pro version which has near 2 meters or the new MakeFlyEasy Fighter with 2.5m. The nacelles are not designed to assist the ESCs in case of damage, once glued you will not have more access to them AND they are fragile, I had the bad luck of braking one prop which originated violent vibrations and because of that the nacelle just exploded and I ended with an hang motor and ESC. I am now designing new carbon fiber nacelles to replace the new ones and, who knows, sell them as a third party parts. Here you can check me testing the prototypes (far from being the final model) ua-cam.com/video/s2xZlDup88w/v-deo.html I have also made replaceable kevlar belly protections which weights only 80 grams Apart from these negative points, it is a nice plane, but only that Take care & stay safe.
@@AndrewNewton Yes I did, just let me tell you more thing, with those X2212 motors you are not going far, I can see that you have plenty of hardware so try to find something like a 2814 or so, thats the PnP motor size, currently I am flying with a DYS BE4108-480kv motor with a 13x6.5 carbon prop and thats the better power to endurance ratio setup... yes, I know, it is a multicopter motor and prop, but as you might know, multicopter motors and props are the most efficient ones you can find.. Later on I can supply you with the new nacelles (when finished) and kevlar belly protection for you to review if you have interest on it. Take care.
Great job Andrew, brilliant video as per usual. How have you found it on 4s? I have tonnes of 4s gear and would love to add this plane to the list, but reluctant to fork out on 6s gear... only ask as all specifications suggest using 6s. Would love to know if 4s is sufficient? Cheers
Hello Andrew! I could not see Sunnysky X2212 1100kV motors? Could it be X2216 1100kV that you had used on this plane? I am going to build a similar lightweight setup like yours, so I appreciate any inputs about it.
@@AndrewNewton Ok! I guess 1100kV is a special one which is not available to purchase for the end user! But thanks for the suggestion, then I will try X2212 1250kV, hope I will get similar efficiency as you did with this plane. I love your videos, the best reviews on youtube about RC builds and maidens. Thanks for your time!
@@AndrewNewton Hello, I asked why you put two 3300mah batteries and another 50 grams to give the cg at 8cm from the leading edge. In mine, I put two 5000mah batteries and had to complete the weight so that the battery and extra weight reached 1320 grams to give the correct cg, I don't know how yours gave cg with only two 3300 batteries and 50 grams of weight. Watch my video: ua-cam.com/video/Sjhe7col264/v-deo.html
So glad i seen this, i was going to buy this when it came out not long ago, when it was £120. But decided not to as the price went up to £180, its now available in EU for £130 so iv just ordered one for here in the U.K. Seems like a really well designed plane with tons of room for long range flights
Very nice video Andrew. I love your videos so much. Looking forward to the maiden flight.
Looking forward to hear your thoughts after you maiden this one 👍👍👍👍👍
Very nice looking model, sleek, looks like it could go fast too.... great vid as always
I'd screw an undercart plate on the bottom of it Andrew...It could be quite short and stout with it being a twin...Safer than chucking such a big plane, and it means you could load it up with more Lipos as you test it's carrying capacity.
Hard to hold the wide body but it actually takes off very easily, plenty of power
@@AndrewNewton Cool, it must be difficult to hold..Imagine trying it with 20 amps of lipo in it though?
Nice, like a giant Albabird, BTW i have done maiden of my alba "what a stunning plane" i love it
My god how are you doing all of this? You have a new something every day!
I know, it's too much! Actually they are scheduled video releases, so I'm doing multiple videos in a day then taking a break for a few.
How many planes will you be able to make from that monster packing box?
Oh boy... :) I love all the hatches and access points.
Yes it's pro level.
Nice plane, i expect that crosswind box can be carboard rc plane 😂
Nice model that's for sure. I have the older bigger brother MyTwinDream. Don't be too worried about hand launches, they fly right out of ur hand pretty much.
Yes you're right. Maiden up tomorrow
I would watch but it seems as though youtube won't load videos. Will try later, as per the oh so helpful instructions
Is it worth to buy it since i have and love my Albabird? Just not sure if more is better...
Bigger, smoother, better fittings but sort of just a bigger Albabird. I think you need both
Only issue is that I live in Singapore where fpv and long range (my thing) is justifiably forbidden, and I end up taking my planes to Australia and Brazi in the luggage to enjoy the hobby, so size and portability is an issue. But this Crosswind is indeed 0:04 a beauty to miss...
Hey Andrew, love your reviews. They are very helpful and informative. One question. Looking for a epp slope soarer. Any suggestions?
Don't know of any EPP slopers sorry
@@AndrewNewton ok thanks. From all your planes, What would you suggest for aerobatic sloping?
@@samhowell5962 Oh of course, the Le Fish is EPP, and I'm about to test the Swift from WindyHill Hobbies.
Very nice. Looks to be all the AirLoader should have been but wasn't.
Oh yes, way more efficient too
Amazing how many of these get sent out with the wrong kit 😳 You're lucky you were only missing a part you didn't need, I was missing a wing joiner and half a nacelle! Enjoy flying it, will be like a feather compared to mine which carries a 1,300g 6S 10,000mah Lipo.
I watched your video before I started on this Adam. Thanks it was helpful.
@@AndrewNewton Cheers Andrew, glad you found it useful. One thing I had to do since that video was take a few mm off each of the main wing spars. Do you find that the first wing goes on with ease but then the second one is a bit tough? If yes it's because the spars are like mine and a bit too long, touching each other and forcing the fuselage apart slightly. After taking a few mm off the wings go on with ease now.
Man! You could strap a fox terrier in that thing!
Hi, may i know how does the fligh characteristics of this plane compare to the atom rc swordfish? Thanks!
Both are superior FPV models and fly smooth and stable. Only difference is the size and weight. Swordfish is easier to launch
Great video thanks
The crosswind is a pricey plane but having watched your video i can see why, its a well made craft isnt it!
Hi mate, I do have 2 of those planes and I got disapointed with it, I tried already several motor and props and battery setups and I can tell that apart from being a really good looking plane, it is not made for heavy lifting and endurance... to have endurance you can't put payload on it and the maximum I got was 1 and an half hours of flight. Like the binary, its wingspan is too short for the purpose they propose for the plane.
If the goal is to fly for long periods of time with payload like mapping cameras or other type of sensors than I really propose something like the Pro version which has near 2 meters or the new MakeFlyEasy Fighter with 2.5m.
The nacelles are not designed to assist the ESCs in case of damage, once glued you will not have more access to them AND they are fragile, I had the bad luck of braking one prop which originated violent vibrations and because of that the nacelle just exploded and I ended with an hang motor and ESC. I am now designing new carbon fiber nacelles to replace the new ones and, who knows, sell them as a third party parts.
Here you can check me testing the prototypes (far from being the final model)
ua-cam.com/video/s2xZlDup88w/v-deo.html
I have also made replaceable kevlar belly protections which weights only 80 grams
Apart from these negative points, it is a nice plane, but only that
Take care & stay safe.
Great advice thanks, you have really tested it out
@@AndrewNewton Yes I did, just let me tell you more thing, with those X2212 motors you are not going far, I can see that you have plenty of hardware so try to find something like a 2814 or so, thats the PnP motor size, currently I am flying with a DYS BE4108-480kv motor with a 13x6.5 carbon prop and thats the better power to endurance ratio setup... yes, I know, it is a multicopter motor and prop, but as you might know, multicopter motors and props are the most efficient ones you can find..
Later on I can supply you with the new nacelles (when finished) and kevlar belly protection for you to review if you have interest on it.
Take care.
@@AndrewNewton Just one last thing, don't fly 4S, try 6S because you gonna need it.
@@AndrewNewton This is the video where I explain why and how I modified the nacelles
ua-cam.com/video/rwms71pz_e4/v-deo.html
Great job Andrew, brilliant video as per usual. How have you found it on 4s? I have tonnes of 4s gear and would love to add this plane to the list, but reluctant to fork out on 6s gear... only ask as all specifications suggest using 6s. Would love to know if 4s is sufficient? Cheers
Perfect on 4S. With my setup 6S would not suit.
Andrew Newton - cheers Andrew. Much appreciated. Look forward to hearing you on the wing talk chat next week. All the best from Ireland 🇮🇪
I’m building mine right now , What’s the stall like on this plane? And what’s the stall airspeed?
I may have tested the stall in the maiden video, but it's very well behaved. Dont know the speed but it's slow.
I wonder if we'll see a scratch build from the foam packaging...
the foam packaging is actually perfect for transporting the plane as it's designed to fit the plane even with motors and props still on.
Hello Andrew! I could not see Sunnysky X2212 1100kV motors? Could it be X2216 1100kV that you had used on this plane? I am going to build a similar lightweight setup like yours, so I appreciate any inputs about it.
The 1100kv motors came from a ZOHD model. Maybe look for 1250kv or whatever is close and available. 2216 would be fine too.
@@AndrewNewton Ok! I guess 1100kV is a special one which is not available to purchase for the end user! But thanks for the suggestion, then I will try X2212 1250kV, hope I will get similar efficiency as you did with this plane. I love your videos, the best reviews on youtube about RC builds and maidens. Thanks for your time!
Amazing😍👌👍🔥
Hi! could you tell me where is the cg and the minimum battery weight to be ok?
Watch the video, read the description
@@AndrewNewton Hello, I asked why you put two 3300mah batteries and another 50 grams to give the cg at 8cm from the leading edge. In mine, I put two 5000mah batteries and had to complete the weight so that the battery and extra weight reached 1320 grams to give the correct cg, I don't know how yours gave cg with only two 3300 batteries and 50 grams of weight. Watch my video: ua-cam.com/video/Sjhe7col264/v-deo.html
hello andre would you reccomand the uhu por for the build?
For some joins. Also used epoxy, hot glue and goop
please install the new mfd autopilot and test both together
If someone wants to send me one I will
@@AndrewNewton With this attitude, the tests of you UA-camrs become more and more implausible.
Nice 😷😷
But will it slope?
Easily
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Used to love watching the builds now you Rush through that builds not the same at all 🙁
Just some of them. I will do complete builds on some models