I was about to say it is a shame more people didn't watch this video... I didn't realize at first it was just put up today :) I love my sukhoi! It is a little nose heavy and has some problem doing upright loops, but it can do them. Inverted flight, rolls, and other aerobatics are easy on this thing(as long as you know how to fly). Great little plane! Thanks for the good review!
This was my first 4 channel RC plane. My only other plane was a 2 channel and they are bad. This video (about 1 year ago) convinced me to get this plane. It probably wan't the best idea to start with a 3d aeroplane but i think i benefited from it because I now have 7 RC planes and 3 helicopters. Great Video
just ordered this plane on ebay for the nostalgia. super excited to fly it again after all these years. Thanks for your wonderful videos Joe! so fun to look back on these good times :)
Hi, Eric. Take a look at the tail motor prop adapter from the e-flite cp pro plus heli. The adapter will go right on your propshaft, allowing you to use far better suited props (smaller more efficient GWS prop) it make a HUGE difference in performance. And now you easily and quickly change broken props. And GWS props are $.39! Awesome video as always, 5 stars!!!
Both are equally fun. Depends on your point of view. The P51 has scale looks so that is a plus for me, but the sukhoi has a better roll rate due to wing position.
I have both and I have to say I'm PO'ed cause the stock batt that came with my p51 was faulty and made my p51 wreck! Just go the sukhoi right now and I have to say IT IS VERY RESPONSIVE and not for the novice but I love all parkzone hobby products. Happy Flying!
Weird that you like the battery farther forward... Mine is already nose heavy(I actually have 2, both nose heavy the same). Even with the battery to the way back, I need to have my elevator trimmed a little over/elevated to keep the nose straight. If I put the battery any farther forward, it would just dive without TX input. I also added a push tack to the tail to even out the CG, and with that, it does loops a little easier.
nice video! Love the mods! I might do some of them on the new sukhoi SU-26XP. The tail wheel to skid idea is great! Check out the SU-26xp - you will love it!
I've landed many planes this way. Yes, the power needs to be off just before touch down. Not sure about the wire skids on the wings. I have been landing my P51 just by ploping it basically.
I just bought the SU-26XP this weekend at the IRCHA Helicopter Jamboree. It's a fun little plane, although just a bit squirrely. I primarily fly helicopters, but do enjoy flying 3D foamies, In the gym in the wintertime. The Sukhoi might be a bit of a handful indoors. I've found it doesn't like to fly slow. :)
Eric, Excellant and helpul review...especially the little tricks to make the stock plane more durable. Well done, and good videoing! I love the little P-51 PZ has now, and hope they expand this line. A $100 cool airplane is a buy. Dave - Kansas City
i have been flying 3d for the past 15 years. i wont lie i flew it right into the ground the first time..it just bounced..lol ..i got this plane at my local hobby shop and i bound it to a dx5. i will tell you, if you want this plane to fly decent i recommend at least a dx6 so you can adjust the expo and rates. I have a large yard but have a lot of trees. This is one of the only planes i can fly around my house with no problems.
I have the super cub, p51 and vapor and have had no problems with those. My sukhoi however only has epileptic seizures once the binding process is done. Have had it for 3 yrs and haven't even flown it. It collects dust on the shelf.
Great video Eric, those are some heavy mods!hahah. I love your vids you keep things very simple! I can't wait to get me one of those babies and the new msr or whatever that thing is called :) 5*
Eric, Where is the CG at on your plane? I find that even with the battery back at the end of the slot, it is still very nose heavy. Ive seen a few videos where they added a small washer to the tail to move the CG aft. Adding weight is the last thing that it needs... its a PIG! Crazy under powered.
How long on one battery? That's what I love about minis, they can take more of a beating. What might be a catastrophic crash with a larger scale plane isn't with minis.
It means it can do things that a normal aircraft cannot such as waterfalls, prophanging, etc. By the way what is the power to weight like on this joe in the prop hang, does it have plenty of power to pull out? And whats knife edge like?
is this a good plane to learn how to do aerobatics? cuz I'm quite good at flying, and have a hobbyzone firebird phantom 3ch, and want to move to the next level. So, is this the one, or maybe a different plane?
Could I replace the standard servo/esc bric with the long throw servo/esc bric? Please answer it would help alot as my hobbystore only sells the long throw bric.
You must have gotten lucky. Everyone elses including mine is nose heavy. the plane wasn't mad well at all. putting the battery anywhere but all he way back makes it impossible to fly. I even cu that piece you put tape over on the bottom front off.(long foam piece) Inverted mine dives and i use lots of elevator just to keep it flying level... Wonder why you didn't have this problem...
@themagichomie there really is no ceap beginner plane because beginner planes should be big and very stable, my beginner plane was the supercub lp its a great plane but its around 200$, but i just got the mini p-51d that is the same size and does all the same stuff and it was hard to fly at first, so i wouldn't recommend this plane for beginners
I was about to say it is a shame more people didn't watch this video... I didn't realize at first it was just put up today :) I love my sukhoi! It is a little nose heavy and has some problem doing upright loops, but it can do them. Inverted flight, rolls, and other aerobatics are easy on this thing(as long as you know how to fly). Great little plane! Thanks for the good review!
This was my first 4 channel RC plane. My only other plane was a 2 channel and they are bad. This video (about 1 year ago) convinced me to get this plane. It probably wan't the best idea to start with a 3d aeroplane but i think i benefited from it because I now have 7 RC planes and 3 helicopters. Great Video
I have the P51 also and like the power it has over the sukhoi. Plus the scale looks of a classic warbird is great also.
This was my first rc plane, i completely abused it, but i learnt alot and now i would consider myself as a pretty good pilot! thanks for the help!
just ordered this plane on ebay for the nostalgia. super excited to fly it again after all these years. Thanks for your wonderful videos Joe! so fun to look back on these good times :)
Thanks Ron. I will definately have to look into that. Heading to the hobby shop tomorrow.
Sounds like you are having a good time with it just like me. Thanks for watching and the comment.
Hi, Eric. Take a look at the tail motor prop adapter from the e-flite cp pro plus heli. The adapter will go right on your propshaft, allowing you to use far better suited props (smaller more efficient GWS prop) it make a HUGE difference in performance. And now you easily and quickly change broken props. And GWS props are $.39!
Awesome video as always, 5 stars!!!
Both are equally fun. Depends on your point of view. The P51 has scale looks so that is a plus for me, but the sukhoi has a better roll rate due to wing position.
I have both and I have to say I'm PO'ed cause the stock batt that came with my p51 was faulty and made my p51 wreck! Just go the sukhoi right now and I have to say IT IS VERY RESPONSIVE and not for the novice but I love all parkzone hobby products. Happy Flying!
Weird that you like the battery farther forward... Mine is already nose heavy(I actually have 2, both nose heavy the same). Even with the battery to the way back, I need to have my elevator trimmed a little over/elevated to keep the nose straight. If I put the battery any farther forward, it would just dive without TX input. I also added a push tack to the tail to even out the CG, and with that, it does loops a little easier.
It is a fun plane. The micro P51 is also a blast.
Great. Christmas is right around the corner.
nice video! Love the mods! I might do some of them on the new sukhoi SU-26XP. The tail wheel to skid idea is great! Check out the SU-26xp - you will love it!
I have one of the UFO's and it is a fun little RC toy. Thanks for watching.
just watched the end. Very nice flight too :)
I've landed many planes this way. Yes, the power needs to be off just before touch down. Not sure about the wire skids on the wings. I have been landing my P51 just by ploping it basically.
I just bought the SU-26XP this weekend at the IRCHA Helicopter Jamboree. It's a fun little plane, although just a bit squirrely. I primarily fly helicopters, but do enjoy flying 3D foamies, In the gym in the wintertime.
The Sukhoi might be a bit of a handful indoors. I've found it doesn't like to fly slow. :)
@jiuop thats great. Thanks for watching.
Thanks kindly Dave. I wanted to try that launcher too. Maybe next time.
Thanks for watching and the comment Tom.
Thanks kindly Bruce.
Eric, Excellant and helpul review...especially the little tricks to make the stock plane more durable. Well done, and good videoing! I love the little P-51 PZ has now, and hope they expand this line. A $100 cool airplane is a buy.
Dave - Kansas City
Read back through the comments as Igottalongone has some good ideas about getting more performance from the stock motor.
Sure is. thanks for watching.
i have been flying 3d for the past 15 years. i wont lie i flew it right into the ground the first time..it just bounced..lol ..i got this plane at my local hobby shop and i bound it to a dx5. i will tell you, if you want this plane to fly decent i recommend at least a dx6 so you can adjust the expo and rates. I have a large yard but have a lot of trees. This is one of the only planes i can fly around my house with no problems.
I tried dual rates at 50% but went back to full rates. The ailerons are a little touchy, but I like it that way.
I have the super cub, p51 and vapor and have had no problems with those. My sukhoi however only has epileptic seizures once the binding process is done. Have had it for 3 yrs and haven't even flown it. It collects dust on the shelf.
@sinr1one sorry to hear that. Thanks for watching.
i had a go of my ucle's plane last night and it was awsome never flown a 3d plane before but soon will be all the time!
Lots of fun. Thanks for watching.
Its decent for it's size even though it cant hover. Thanks for watching.
Thats good to know. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Steve
@christeankei This is a fun micro plane. I like it because it can be flown in my yard, no need to run off to a large field for this one.
You could also add tape to the wings to make it last longer without chunks getting taken out
Great video Eric. Did you use dual rates on your radio? If so what rates did you use.
That was a great review and some good tips also.
Thank you.
Thanks kindly.
Thats interesting and I have heard that before. I will try adding some clay and fly it that way. Thanks
To allow air flow to keep the motor and electronics cool.
Great video Eric, those are some heavy mods!hahah. I love your vids you keep things very simple! I can't wait to get me one of those babies and the new msr or whatever that thing is called :) 5*
I doubt it. The JR 9303 will work with it though.
Eric,
Where is the CG at on your plane? I find that even with the battery back at the end of the slot, it is still very nose heavy. Ive seen a few videos where they added a small washer to the tail to move the CG aft.
Adding weight is the last thing that it needs... its a PIG! Crazy under powered.
How long on one battery? That's what I love about minis, they can take more of a beating. What might be a catastrophic crash with a larger scale plane isn't with minis.
Thanks.
Thank you
I am not sure. I know that Tx will work with the vapor so I would tend to think so.
Thanks kindly
Thanks
Yep the bnf is great.
Thanks for watching.
@matrobsti 1. not without mods, but the new xp one will.
2. yes as it is so light, it can't do much damage,
Hi!
Thanks for the video! Was wondering, I own 2 Vapors. Ready to move up. Between Sukhoi and micro Mustang, which is funner to fly for you?
Nice vid, as always !! ;)
thats neat!!
It means it can do things that a normal aircraft cannot such as waterfalls, prophanging, etc.
By the way what is the power to weight like on this joe in the prop hang, does it have plenty of power to pull out? And whats knife edge like?
Yes it will loop
why do most of the parkzone planes have the holes in the bottom of the fuse? to decrease weight? i would think it would just increase drag
is this a good plane to learn how to do aerobatics? cuz I'm quite good at flying, and have a hobbyzone firebird phantom 3ch, and want to move to the next level. So, is this the one, or maybe a different plane?
cool
nice
Could I replace the standard servo/esc bric with the long throw servo/esc bric?
Please answer it would help alot as my hobbystore only sells the long throw bric.
i fly helicoters but i like to try planes to so i decided to get a cheap beginner palne!so what shoud i get???
does it hover?
Does it survive minor crashes?
hi how slowly will this fly could it be flown easily in a small hall ?
tish plane is so cool
will this bind to my blade msr transmitter?
its an 4ch e-flite spectrum transmitter
my elevator stops working when my throttle is on... but when i take the throttle off it works fine? any ideas?
Can it hover?
You must have gotten lucky. Everyone elses including mine is nose heavy. the plane wasn't mad well at all. putting the battery anywhere but all he way back makes it impossible to fly. I even cu that piece you put tape over on the bottom front off.(long foam piece) Inverted mine dives and i use lots of elevator just to keep it flying level... Wonder why you didn't have this problem...
could it do loops
can i use my Futaba T8Fg transmitter for thish plane ?
I get around 5-7 minutes a flight.
how much is each battery
DOH!!
@themagichomie there really is no ceap beginner plane because beginner planes should be big and very stable, my beginner plane was the supercub lp its a great plane but its around 200$, but i just got the mini p-51d that is the same size and does all the same stuff and it was hard to fly at first, so i wouldn't recommend this plane for beginners
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Not really. It lacks the power for a true hover.
Not really, I lacks the power for a true hover.
@epicman97 only about 8$ i have 3 of them for my p-51
lol,,,
Thanks