Arrow - Bigfoot RTF - 1.3m - Unbox, Build, Radio Setup, & Maiden Flight
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Just want to say a massive thank you. this is my first plane ever and I have no experience in the hobby, and reading through the manual myself got a bit overwhelming. but I followed along through this entire video and it's now done! thank you for adding so much explanation too!!
Thank you. I have this plane. It flies and flies and flies. It’s been abused a couple of times, pilot error both times. As you now know it will handle some wind. On a calm day it’s a beauty. Arrows Hobby totally nailed it on this plane. I’m glad you reviewed it. One other thing, flying mine on an old DX6i, AR620 receiver, no stabilization.
Looking through the comments, looks like we have a lot of Arrows Hobby Bigfoot owners and supporters.
For sure! She seems to be a great first plane, or 50th plane!!! Either way, skilled pilot or newb, still loads of fun!
Brian i just wanted to take a moment and say thanks for the unbox and build. Without your instruction i would have never been able to build the plane. Now i have it completely built and my maiden flight is going to be around the 4th of july. Me and my kid are excited to fly it, once again thanks.
You're welcome, and thanks for being here with us & Good luck!!!!!!
You can do it, and when you do it will get you addicted like almost nothing else in life will do!!!!!!!
@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks, your channel is awesome and really informative and enjoyable to watch. You and your camera crew do an excellent job and i look forward to more videos in the future. Also i dont know how long it took you to fly that good but hopefully one day i can fly like that.
I love this aircraft, it brings so much fun. I replaced the esc to a 45 amp and flies it on 4S😀 That gives the plane perfect performance. It is also high quality and very well built.
I love the power on 3S!
I run on 4s to it's a power house on 4s my favorite plane I own.
@@josephpuzzo1 Did you change the ESC too?
@@laserlionfabrication2447 I did but I just had one laying around however I know 2 people running stock with no troubles. It's so much better on 4s!
@@josephpuzzo1 cool, thanks!
Awesome video, I absolutely love your channel, I ordered the Bigfoot the other day, after watching your videos on it, I was torn between the Bigfoot & the Trekker, but I decided on the Bigfoot. I also purchased the Prodigy a few weeks ago, after watching your videos on it . But I wanted a plane with Landing gear also, so
hence the Bigfoot. Thanks for all the awesome content, your channel is great.
Thanks John! Glad we could play a small part in getting you started! So much fun ahead!!!
I've been flying one for almost a year. I like it better than any of my other STOLs. Its also available as a PNP for less than $200. The only thing the Timber does better is the landing gear. The wheels are a little hard, and the aluminum gear can get bent.
If you swap the esc to a 50A it runs like a dream on 4S.
Cool! I think she's a rocket ship on 3S!
I'm with you dude, on 4S with a good aggressive prop it's an amazing airplane.
I love this plane I hope they don't stop making it.
New to the hobby,watched you,bought,built Big Foot.Solo tomorow,weather permitting. Could never
have gotten here w/out
your help.Thanks....
Welcome aboard! Good luck, and so much more help as you work through the ranks!!!
Thanks for the response and the P51
vidio. Way too much
plane for me now,but something to strive for.
Like your honesty and
watching mods to fix
the problems. Ciao
Right on - You'll get there. Don't sell yourself short. It takes time. I was crashing my 1.2m P-51 into light poles and curbs when I was about 3-4 planes in. One of my most favorite planes ;)
YouGuys are the BEST Thank You .
Thanks Roger!
Brian, just bought 7 Acres in SoCal with a 1300 sqft aircraft hanger on it. I always thought this hobby was so hard to get into. I grew up flying planes flight simulator but never got my license. Your videos are fun, engaging and disarming. Perfect job
NICE!!!!!!! So glad you got some property out there!
I suspect your 7 acres cost a few bucks more than my 23 here in Iowa ;)
I think this will be my first plane. Thanks for all the info. I'm afraid I will get addicted 😆 lol.been flying a blade nano s3.
Good choice! Bigfoot bit.ly/3oyKrlz
Get addicted. Life will be more fun, but you'll have less money - LOL!!!
Thanks for doing this one Brian, saw this flying at the park the other day and it looked like a great plane. I love the detail you provide!
Thanks Craig! You know what they say, devil's in the details ;)
I'd like to echo what Riley said 5 months ago. I've been looking for this kind of detailed RC-speak translation info in the UA-cam world for a while now. Not only translation, but causation...or the "why" behind the "what". I've bookmarked this video for future reference as well. Thanks so much you 2... you work together so well.
Thanks Larry! Appreciate your kind words, and hope to see more of you!
I love this airplane. I took it to the Outer Banks and it handled 15G25 like a champ every day. With 4S and a more aggressive prop this thing is an amazing hooning machine.
Awesome!
What prop did you swing ?
Thank you, Brian. I just got my box yesterday. I liked the way you explained how to manipulate the lights. I got the PNP version. I’ll be starting assembly soon.👍🏻
Sweet! Good luck! If you need help with the PNP part, since we did reviewed ours as a RTF, you can follow along on one of the other FMS planes of late...they would be a similar setup.
Out of curiosity, did you get the one with vector system, or just plain PNP?
@@BrianPhillipsRC Just plain PNP. I apologize that I didn’t your link to support you, but I got a notice, and watched your video link after I had already ordered. I have been considering this plane for quite awhile. Will bind to DX6 or NX8. Haven’t decided you. Thanks for your reply. Keep up your good service to our friends in the R/C Community. 👍🏻
I got my arrows big foot today from fed ex thanks to your video went together easily I appreciate your details
Awesome! Congrats on the new bird, and good luck. Great choice. Thanks Keith!
This is possible the best rc Aircraft on the market… My seal of approval
It is very good Dean!
I told you it was good. It's the best Arrows plane by far and easily flies as good as any E-Flite high winger. On 4s it's even more fun. The only thing missing is float support.
4s on stock ESC?
@@GREYCAT0307 I replaced mine.
I think 3S is great in this plane!!!
Love your videos! I had two trainer type balsa planes (I built one from a kit) when I was 10 years old. I was too scared to fly either one by myself. Fast forward 26 years, my kids and I resurrected both and flew one without crashing! I recently purchased the FMS Cessna trainer and have been practicing quite a bit. After a few successful flights and many propellers and front nose gear replacements I'm back into it! I just ordered the arrows bigfoot plane (yes, I should have purchased first) through the link on your video. You do an awesome job on your videos and I appreciate you passing along your knowledge and experience for us inexperienced RC pilots!
EXCELLENT! Sop glad to hear your back IN! Good for you Clint
I love this aircraft. I bought one about a year ago. The only issue I had is the ESC is buried in an unvented compartment at the bottom of the plane. I live in the desert southwest so the ESC would overheat and start beeping and shutting off the motor in flight. There's lots of room inside so I had to relocate the ESC inside the plane and opened up the area behind the spinner for more air flow.
I hate when that happens!!! Sounds like Eflite also had this issue with their Timber Evo??? I never ran into overheating issues, but heard from a few guys out in hotter climates having issues...then Horizon Hobby put out a technical builtin about the mounting location too.
It's always annoying when things need to be relocated....but glad you got it figured out!
Figured out the problem brian, it was not the plane just an inexperienced builder, always helps to put the prop on backwards, landed installed the prop facing the right way, and it flies great, awesome plane.
WOW! Testament to a great plane, that can fly with a backward prop ;)
Just remember, a good pilot is always learning!!!
@@BrianPhillipsRC After i figured out what was wrong, I could not believe i did not crash. Excellent plane especially for beginners. Once again thanks for your help and input, have a great day brian and camera crew.
Glad you got the big foot that’s The next airplane for me
It is GREAT!
Bigfoot bit.ly/30mYdOq
speaking as a beginner this was my first rc plane, I have the PNP version , without any stabilization........ I learned to fly on it this past summer, however I practiced a lot on the RF simulator before I flew this .....Arrows has done a very nice job with this plane and the quality is top notch ...after gaining a little more flying experience , I wish they offered a version that accepted both 3S and 4S batteries , as I do not want to have take it apart to replace the ESC......
I bet she'd take a 4S without catching on fire ;) But I think she is powerful [enough], and I don't have any interest in 4S on this Bigfoot. Where I'd like to have more power is on EFD's...the little 50mm's do well on 4S and OKAY on 3S. I think the Bigfoot is a beauty, and flies amazing on 3S power...but to all their own ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC I'm currently working on a 10 year old 50mm l39, replaced the edf with an 11 blade and flew amazing, your right! this area of micro edfs are knew to me and is awesome! Iv managed to get the cg perfect with a couple ounces on the nose, she's almost ready to go again after a elevator servo replacement
I put the receiver, flight controller and GPS receiver from a destroyed Carbon Cub S2 1.3m in my plug n play Bigfoot. It worked flawlessly!
The performance of the Bigfoot is much more exciting than the Carbon Cub, and the lights make it possible to fly in the evening.
Nice! Great thinking!!!
Great video. I’m looking to get my first plane, and after watching this I think I’ll go for one of these. Looks to be great for a beginner like myself.
Nice! Congratulations Tony!
i down sized my prop to a APC 10x8 and ran a 4s 2200mah fly it solid all day like that with the stock set up having no over heating issues at all but the powah difference was so much better for me to enjoy flying it.
NICE! I bet that helps with ground clearance too!
I also wonder if a SF (Slow Flight) prop might make her a bit more fun for a beginner?
@@BrianPhillipsRC probably so Brian. What really surprised me was how Agile this plane responds i can fly perfect 8 point rolls with it and looks awesome doing it.
Great job Brian. You are a great pilot and I love watching you fly because its never boring you are always doing some kind of stunt or option on the transmitter.
Keep flying man!!
It's
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks David!
Your having a blast with this plane
Sure were! This plane is a great plane, and I was amazed just how good it was being it's a RTF!
Thanks Brian for takeing off from grass thats my landing and take off strip .Great job
Sure thing!
Great video! Cant wait to get mine tomorrow. Plan to replace stock receiver with AR620 and plug in the vector stabilization.
Nice! Good luck Ed! You'll LOVE it!
Absolutely love your videos, thinking of getting myself one of these planes but haven’t had a model in 50 years so jargon makes me wonder if I can cope but sure if I keep watching I’ll get used to it all. ST UK
Lots of great info for the beginner. Much appreciated. You guys do a great job.
Glad to hear! Thanks Joe!
Camera Wife, an Brian, . Hi!.
12 years ago I wished Arrows Big Foot RTF was here.
Would personally saved me a lot of Frustration an $$. Your spot on Arrows can produce the Most bang for your buck!.
I highly recommend Arrows. Bought the Arrows T-28 , very happy with Her.
Give Camera wife whatever she wants. 😀 You hit the Wife Jackpot,!.
Regatds Captain John Alabama USA
Thanks Captain John ;) I agree
Great detail! I am just in the exploring phase of getting into RTF - awesome content and descriptiveness
Also - great choice in screwdriver...
Awesome! You should get started!
I have 3 of these, they are the best flying planes I have ever had. I fly on 3 and 4 s batteries and on 4s it’s amazing.
We ran 4S in our BAE Hawk, and it was way better! I love the way this plane performs on 3S ;)
@@BrianPhillipsRC mine r plug & play, no gyros and on a DX 9 TX and they r amazing, bought extra in case they quit making them
Thank you so much for your awesome channel!
You have the best videos especially while flying. I didn't appreciate the quality as much until I watched other UA-camr vids (kudos's to the *camera crew*)). You're ability to keep the flights in tight also adds so much.
Thanks!
As a wannabe beginner I would love to see a review in calm conditions, and flown like a beginner. Obviously, your skills are a pipe dream for me, and your videos are incredible. All the same, this video is a little difficult to get a beginners perspective of how the plane performs for us noobs.
great job i learned a lot A+ 100% thanks ken
AWESOME! Glad you enjoyed it, and this plane is a blast, if you're looking to get started!!!!
Pretty dang awesome especially for the price Nice flying Brian Great job as always Camera Crew 🔥👍✌️
True! Thanks Erric!
All i can hear is tom cruise yelling "SWITCHING THE THROTTLES, COMIN AROUND" Everytime you rudder turned on a dime 😅thing got handles
Guys I love your videos, my wife loves just listening to the lively commentary on your videos, and I’m not a UA-cam expert but if UA-cam penalizes you when people don’t watch the full videos, would it help if you broke them down to separate ones so we can save the build and set up parts for when we buy the plane? That way you’d get even more people watching your full videos without skipping parts.
But the real problem I have with your videos is they always make me want to buy more airplanes! (Is that bad though?!?! :)
Thanks Spike! We tried the shorter videos, and it kinda works, but only on the most crazy popular planes.
It's a balancing act. We try to keep making content that keeps the majority of our viewers happy, even when UA-cam doesn't like it. They want everyone making "shorts" - so we're really on the outs - LOL - imagine if everyone made "Longs" like us - can you imagine Instagram!??!?! LOL
Great job as always Team Phillips,I told Dan today to hurry up and get you a Husky.lol.Richard Webb,Delaware PS:you're always causing me to spend money
Thanks Richard ;)
I’m really enjoying your videos! I’m doing research for my first aircraft, big into ground RC’s want to expand my hobby to the air.
Welcome aboard!
Not sure if I already suggested our "Beginner List", but if not...here it is....
Description | Purchase | Videos
Habu STS 70mm RTF - bit.ly/38Kilv1 - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc5fYbIobNAtMUz2EoT7FGLl.html
Apprentice 1.5m RTF bit.ly/2OIjVHd - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc4LA2ldEUZQMVWkJpCslxRc.html
Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF bit.ly/3bS2r3O - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc4Y9gQ5S22B_3SXmtqylcmM.html
T-28 Trojan 1.1m bit.ly/3eOh9Lk - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc6-_gHuXM6a1Nf_2nRxrmlc.html
Apprentice 1.2m RTF bit.ly/2OIjVHd - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc43Qw4KNOOfzt14n6ZBo3LS.html
Sport Cub S2 UMX bit.ly/3cDYUW1 - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc5gY8qX_x8kAJq3glGMXjDy.html
AeroScout 1.1m - bit.ly/30MNn1c - ua-cam.com/video/vfZZQXx7jU4/v-deo.html
Trekker 1.2 RTF bit.ly/34jhgLZ | PNP bit.ly/35xOPu8 - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc7b7RhCrnT4x4AYrqRVhFHf.html
Bigfoot 1.3m RTF - bit.ly/30mYdOq - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc7elVLLXihkLRs_J4QQ0Hm-.html
Pioneer 620mm RTF - bit.ly/2YotgbY - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc5DZarP-qgPO3IEliNvnPuP.html
Prodigy 1.4m RTF - bit.ly/37zJxzt - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc4_0cKHioZSQLqFkVdjj7mh.html
Thanks man!
About to start building mine
you do an excellent job Brian
Thanks Buck!
Brian, I have heard you apologize in several recent videos that you were taking more time so that the ‘novice’ enthusiasts will better understand and actually see the many nuances of getting these airplanes to fly successfully. Please don’t change. If an experienced flyer is bored then he probably doesn’t need to watch your videos other than to get your evaluation. You do that at the beginning of each video so they have that information right away.
I have just come back to the hobby 35 years later. I built balsa gassers where you got a thin sheet/template for you to cut each piece of the plane. We used tissue paper and dope to cover them. The electric and foam era is very different and offers an easy way to get into the hobby in a matter of hours - instead of weeks and months. Even with the experience I have, each of your videos gives me new ways to complete a multitude of assembly issues. So please don’t try and condense or eliminate the ways you produce each video. I watch every single one even if I’m not interested in the plane - I always learn and gain knowledge from each one.
Thank you,
Thanks Harry! We hear this all the time, and it's encouraging to know that we have folks watching and getting good out of our uniquely LONG format ;) We're very glad to have you with us!!!
I freakin love your video's haha both of you are a trip. I'm so glad you're now working with Arrows! Hopefully you'll get that twin 64mm MiG soon! Happy flyin!
We are very happy to be representing them too! Thanks Dean!
Thanks for getting back.Do you have vidios of Arrows P51
1100mm PNP V2 "Detroit Miss"?
ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc53hE0C9aGrIKKoxp-CJoNP.html
New bumper sticker idea for you. "Rc pilots' like corn hole penetration"😊. Well maybe not, Lol.
yes, but it needs to be lead off with, "hold my nut [and bold] sack"
Unless you are a beginner throw a Rx in it and fly it with your Spektrum radio. Shouldn't need stabilization. I agree that the Arrows planes have been impressive so far. I anjoy the one I have.
I am a beginner but bought the pnp version with DX6e and AR620 receiver. Wish me luck...
You'll be good ;) We have footage to help you along Buck ;)
Hi Brian, I'm hoping you feature the Arrows Husky soon I think you'll like it. It's a great flyer from the water and the snow.
Your wish is my command - coming VERY soon ;)
It is AMAZING!
another good video, i wont be getting this as i am about to order the asw 17, gotta say your Chanel has grown on me, glad i subscribed now, keep up the good stuff, i like how you do the flight first then the set up and build
Awesome! Glad you're liking the format this way. I was super reluctant to do this, but I don't even like watching unboxings myself, so I always felt weird asking others to wait through it just to see the flights.
Dammit Brian your making me really want this plane!
You should ;) LOL
@@BrianPhillipsRC But all i need is the Plane by itself and there are no PNP,s available at the moment.
brilliant very impressed brian
Thanks Kelvin!
Looks great
Sure does!!!
Another informative video by Mr& Mrs Phillips.
I've had a Bigfoot for sometime now, I think I prefer it even to my Valiant (which I love).
My other Arrows plane is the 1800mm Husky, I can't wait to see your review on that.
Love your videos, please don't stop 🙂
We can't wait either...so many planes to get in the "can" and they all seem to be better than the last!
Awesome video!
Thanks Tim!
its a great plane
It sure is!
Excellent video.. looking to buy one!! then swap the wheels for Timber non bounceu ones.
I just got one and dropped the radio and broke the "flap" switch. :( Another radio on the way can't wait to fly it!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I bet you watched it falling to the ground in SLO-Motion?!!?
Arrows products look good so far. Keep up the flight demos Brian....your commentary is hilarious
Thanks Mike! Glad you're enjoying the commentary ;)
You have been tugging at that shirt the entire build and setup portion of the video. What’s up.
The mic drives me nuts. It hangs right at the bottom of that area where the buttons are, and I HATE the feeling of that square Rode Wireless Go 2 Mic. I used to use a lav mic from down by my side, and it was actually a LOT more comfortable, but now we've been fighting a few recent "noises" while filming, and this has been the best position for audio quality, but I HATE IT.
I have the big foot and love it just got a dx8e transmitter so don’t have to do try what reciver do I need to use on my big foot to have safe
Brian and Megan. You two do a phenomenal service to the RC Airplane hobby. I am a novice but watch every video that you produce.
I ordered this aircraft as a PNP. What Spektrum receiver do you recommend? I have a Spektrum NX8 transmitter. Brian I wish I had 50% of your patience - Megan 5% of yours! Great job guys.
For this plane, if you're using the VECTOR, I would do one of the two...
AR620 bit.ly/2QUlyCd (HH) / AR620 bit.ly/3Dv9mdR (hobbyzone)
...OR if you're doing it WITHOUT the VECTOR...
AR631 bit.ly/3pYNC3c - External Antenna (HH) - $5 for cheap insurance??? I'd get the antenna...plane is big enough to handle the extra room.
OR
AR630 bit.ly/3lh5iqD - Internal Antenna (HH)
HH = HorizonHobby
Followed your link to this plane, after binge watching the past 2yrs of your CubZ, Timber, 150t and Draco (omg that one's beautiful) videos. Even though my wife hasn't approved of the expenditure, I am ready to pull the trigger on this RTF as my 1st RC plane. Of course, it's back ordered. No biggie. Do you have any recent coupon codes for when these Bigfoot 1.3s are back in stock? We're on a very tight budget right now. I'd just like to soften the blow when that credit card bill comes in.
I've really enjoyed your videos. You and your wonderful camera crew are a great team. And I plan on using your links or whatever else helps get your family whatever commissions we can get you for helping my burgeoning rc plane addiction. Thank you so much👍
Hey Brian I'm not sure if you have done a review on the omp big horn or not but in your opinion can I learn to fly from scratch with this plane I received it for Xmas. I know of others you have recommended to me but I have this plane and it's nice so what do you think? Thanks for your time
Do yourself a HUGE favor and get a beginner plane first. The Big Horn is an EXCELLENT plane, but I wouldn't learn to fly on it, or you may be picking up horn pieces for months.
This RTF is a great option that would get you closer to ready for the Big Horn...it's on my beginner list.
Description | Purchase | Videos
Habu STS 70mm RTF - bit.ly/38Kilv1 - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc5fYbIobNAtMUz2EoT7FGLl.html
Apprentice 1.5m RTF bit.ly/2OIjVHd - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc4LA2ldEUZQMVWkJpCslxRc.html
Carbon Cub S2 1.3m RTF bit.ly/3bS2r3O - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc4Y9gQ5S22B_3SXmtqylcmM.html
T-28 Trojan 1.1m bit.ly/3eOh9Lk - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc6-_gHuXM6a1Nf_2nRxrmlc.html
Apprentice 1.2m RTF bit.ly/2OIjVHd - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc43Qw4KNOOfzt14n6ZBo3LS.html
Sport Cub S2 UMX bit.ly/3cDYUW1 - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc5gY8qX_x8kAJq3glGMXjDy.html
AeroScout 1.1m - bit.ly/30MNn1c - ua-cam.com/video/vfZZQXx7jU4/v-deo.html
Bigfoot 1.3m RTF - bit.ly/30mYdOq - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc7elVLLXihkLRs_J4QQ0Hm-.html
Pioneer 620mm RTF - bit.ly/2YotgbY - ua-cam.com/play/PLXTH0DstRDc5DZarP-qgPO3IEliNvnPuP.html
Well Brian I wish I had listen to you and not flew the big horn for my first plane. Unfortunately I had it in the air in less than 5feet and I panicked ... tried to get it into safe but couldn't remember what switch I set it up on . So bout 300 feet took a spin dive and I really panicked bud. I'm done with the hobby cause what happened next. I think I was at full throttle trying to get safe on and it seemed like 70 or 90 mph into the ground bro .I have to say that really sucked . Most of all I'm not one to panic but this time I did so if anyone wants to buy some nice toothpicks in a green color I would like to sell them to buy a new rtf bigfoot due to the fact that I got really pissed at myself and threw my transmitter in the middle of the pond after the crash witch cost me another 400 bucks. I can't afford another nice raido to learn on. So I'm wanting a bigfoot rtf and do what you said to do bud I feel like a dumb ass for not listening to you. I really admire you and your wife and your channel but I'm not able to get another plane due to my job and family. I really need a fun hobby to keep me sober bro. Been clean and happy for 5 years but been feeling like well you know and can't do that to me and most important my family. So if you have any old rtf planes that you don't want. Please let me know and give me a affordable price IT would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and advice in the past . Stay safe you and your family are good people .
Joe Dale
Brian,
So in hooking up your wires that are real short, wouldn't it be easier to use 6 inch wire extensions on these to make it easier to manage
You can do this too, but shorter is lighter. Just keep in mind, if it's longer, there is more to deal with at the end of the build. I've done it both ways, and I kinda like less now, but I don't get into these planes and modify them as much as I used to. Now-a-days I just build them and fly them for content, and then a few times if I'm really lucky...but then we've got 3-5 planes screaming to get out of the box ;) It's a blessing and a curse, but I love to really get to know a plane, and when I do, I find them a lot easier to fly too. Something that goes largely un-noticed...we're flying most of these planes for the first or second time, sometimes 3-5th times for videos...and only very occasionally would I say I'm 100% comfortable with them.
Hi love the videos, I bought this plane but i can't find out which channel changes the vector flight mode so im stuck in stability mode thanks
I bought 2200 mah 35c lipo batteries for mine, as it was a PNP> Never flown before I hope the 10C difference was a mistake
ahh I'm gonna return them..get the 25c as recommended. Never flown before...I don't want to over do it
NOOOOO - the 35C is BETTER - don't return anything!
You won't over-do anything!
@@BrianPhillipsRC ok..I won't thanks Boss
Thanks for the super detailed and instructive video. Just bought and set up the RTF version. What would I need to flight this plane with a TX different than the one it came with? like a Spektrum DX or NX... Thanks in advance
You just need an Receiver and the OTHER / New Transmitter...here's my recommendation, but bear in mind, this plane doesn't need an AS3X/SAFE equipped Rx, due to the Vector (stabilizer already in the plane)...so make sure you ask again on other models, if in doubt, and I can help you out.
AR620 bit.ly/2QUlyCd (simple Rx) OR AR630 bit.ly/3lh5iqD (AS3X/SAFE Rx)
Tx bit.ly/3f4JhZl - you want the NX8 - this will work for this and many more models as you continue to amass your fleet ;) I have something like 80+ models in there right now.
I got rid of those cartoon graphics and used the scale FMS Cessna 182 decals, switch to soft Tundra Tires and fly it on 4s 2200. All this plane needs is float support.
Soft tires would be a HUGE improvement on this almost perfect plane!
So got Bigfoot with an AR620 and bought a NX6, I got everything working but vector doesn't seem to be working. How do I fix that?
Gotta make a channel turn the thing on/off...use the "SBUS/Mode" plug and make an assignment to the channel on your transmitter you want to use...probably GEAR switch (ch 5) or AUX1 (ch6) then just make sure you know which way the switch moves to get the mode you want in each switch condition.
Give it a shot. If you still can't work it out, watch our video on the 50mm EDF's from Arrows...we used the AR620 on them, but just less the rudder (BAE Hawk, T-33, Viper)
Reminds me of a more tame version of a Timber X for some reason.
I think it's a great plane, but I'd say it's not in the same class as the Timbers....but that's just my 2 Cents.
I have a feeling that this is a side company of FMS, like a tail dragged version of a Ranger.
Reed control went away in the 60's, but yes, 20~30 years ago 2.4G would have costed you about 1000+ bucks.
FMS or not - very nice setup ;) We're really loving the Arrows lineup.
Back in the day, if you could fly with reed control, you were the MAN!!!
hey i just got this for christmas and i love it but the battery was charging all night and its still showing red it hasn't turned green what do i do
Can you check the voltages of each cell? Do you have a voltage alarm... Voltage Alarm amzn.to/3mza2Z2 ...or an XBC Checker & Servo Tester bit.ly/3B8uity ??? If NOT, you can test the cells with a DMM (Digital Multi-meter)...which will tell you if your cells are at 4.2VDC each. Since the pack has 3 cells in series, you'll need to measure at the balance port, from the BLACK to the FIRST RED wire, then from the FIRST RED WIRE to the SECOND RED WIRE, then from the SECOND RED WIRE to the THIRD RED WIRE....each reading will be cell 1, cell 2, cell 3 voltage...and this is to be measuring from 3.00 to 3.30VDC (discharged) to no more than 4.20VDC (FULLY charged). If you're pack was OUTSIDE the normal range, it might not start charging. This could be what's going on, but I don't have enough information to tell you what to do. Check what I suggested, and get back with me, and I'll try to help you out...OR you can contact Hobbyzone.com - they are AMAZING for support!
Would you say that this is a good beginner plane?Love your videos 🎉
Brian, what do you suggest , which one is better, this one or Durafly prime Tundra 1,2m for trainer beginner?
This one is better, but for the record I have no basis for comparison with the Tundra ;)
Can you bind a spectrum transmitter to this? Been hearing this plane is pretty good 👍. 4 s would be nice though.
This plane is not DSMX ;( It's another protocol. You CAN take out the Rx part of the system, and keep the Vector, and you can then use a DSMX Rx and use your Spektrum transmitter.
Brian just got this with the PNP option with vector. Hobby zone RTF was back ordered. Was going to grab an NX6 Transmitter. What receiver would I need for this application?
I would do this with an AR620 (if you have the Vector). You'll get stabilization from the Vector and then if you get a PNP, I'd do an AR631 so you can have AS3X and SAFE, absent the Vector.
% Horizonhobby
AR620 bit.ly/2QUlyCd - If you have Vector / Reflex in the plane
AR630 bit.ly/3lh5iqD OR AR631 bit.ly/3pYNC3c - Pick either if you don't have Vector / Reflex
% Hobbyzone
AR620 bit.ly/3Dv9mdR - If you have Vector / Reflex in the plane
AR630 bit.ly/3rkGZMI OR AR631 bit.ly/30WP9QS - Pick either if you don't have Vector / Reflex
can the spektrum ar8360t receiver suggested in your description be used with onboard vector gyro?
You can, but you wouldn't need the AR8360T - since the AS3X and SAFE would be unnecessary, and why so many channels for this particular aircraft?
Here's some help that hopefully hits home ;)
Without AS3X/SAFE...
bprc.me/AR410
bprc.me/AR620
bprc.me/AR6610T
bprc.me/AR8020T
@@BrianPhillipsRC plan on adding camera fpv pan & tilt for the 2 xtra channels. But how do I connect the 8630 to the vector gyro since vector has sbus pwm/ppm port and my 8630 does not(I do not want to use as3x/safe )?
Just bought a spectrum battery checker and wanted to know what adapter you used to connect to the battery checker?
I build them or the ones that came with other packs...
I have the ar8360t reciever but have no idea how to connect it to the on-board vector gyro (I do not want to use the AS3x/safe for now). The instructions for the vector gyro only shows connections to either sbus/ppm or pwm type receivers. I am very confused, which one do I use please?
Hi phillip, could you send me the link of that thing that you use to check how much battery was left.
Yeah...but I can't tell which one you're talking about... here's the TWO styles we use.
XBC Checker & Servo Tester bit.ly/3e8mnA6
OR
Voltage Alarm amzn.to/3mza2Z2
Are the receiver ans transmitter of this plane interchangeable with the Trekker? Can you get a Vector system for the Trekker?
Thank you for this great video!! You guys are great and honest! That helps take the guess work out. I want to move up from OMP Hobby S720 to this size! Would a spectrum dx6i work with this? Or better off with a do 6e?! Thank you and happy flying ✈️ 😊
Tim - please do yourself a huge favor and get an NX8...I know, it's a LOT more money, but you will thank me when the support goes away for the DXe or the DX6e....
NX bit.ly/3mbVuNB
Transmitters SEEM expensive, until you're done paying for it, and love it for like 50-100 planes, then you realize just how small a percentage of the cost of flying, they really are...then it makes sense to get a better Tx.
thnx for the video,, do you choose that or the husky ?
Depends on the situation. Beginner - This, Experienced and has room to store and transport it, Husky
please do a second thoughts using your NX
I might do this. This plane is great, but Radio Setup would be pretty simple too.
I just finished assembly on my Big Foot and anxious to fly it. I noticed the wheels are super "hard" rubber/plastic. Were can I find a set of soft sponge rubber tundra wheels (if there are any to be had)? I'd appreciate anyone sending me a message with any useful info. Thank you.
Hey Brian Just a thought off subject Have you used this flight controller is any other Plans ? Can we just use it with a Spektrum receiver and use are Spektrum Radios?
You can pull out the RTF rx and put any brand in there you'd like, sure!
As for using THIS Tx and Rx in another plane, I don't have a reason, so I haven't but nothings stopping you, if you'd like to give it a shot.
Hey brian last question on the 3s battery from arrows, what cell level should i store my battery, i have it at 3.8 per cell but its showing 11.4 for the volts.
3.8 Volts DC per cell is a good general rule of thumb.
Would this be a good first bigger plane, my only other plane is a cheap Amazon that’s like 300-400mm
YES! Great choice!
Brian I need ur help! sorry.. I'm new to all this tech and trying to figure things out my bigfoot I'm using a ar631 and a nx8 I'm confused of the wiring. What channel do the flaps go in? And can I plug the lights into the ar631 if so what spot? Thanks alot!!!
Do you have the VECTOR? If so, you can use the AR620 (much cheaper) and save the AR631 for your next basic plug and fly plane...
Lights can plug into any spare channel, or you can use a "Y" Splitter to share the power from any other plug. You can sometimes plug them into the "BIND" plug too. All you're using is the red and black (power and ground) the signal isn't doing anything on the LED's - they're just a power circuit, so you won't interfere with the plug you "Share"...but just use an opened channel if you have it.
Watch the radio setup to see where things plug in. You might need to watch a plane video where I use the AR631, since we shared this video as a RTF...
Here's one...we recently did this plane, and you can watch the setup with an AR630 (Same as the AR61, only INTERNAL antenna and END PINS...otherwise same setup and wiring) - ua-cam.com/video/2GdA7516AJw/v-deo.html
If you can't figure it out, still, after watching, just get THROTTLE 100% right, and
@@BrianPhillipsRC thanks so much that helped ur the best!
Love the video man! Just curious, do you guys have any water near by that you could review a Amphibious or plane on floats. The avios Grumman albatross is quite a looker…just sayin 😉
We kinda do...but it's not on our property. We want to put in a pond, but $25-50K price tag, and giving up the land are dissuading us from taking the plunge just quite yet.
Question; what semi-budget 6 CH transmitter (or minimum channels required for the flaps) would you recommend I purchase to accompany the BigFoot? I'm not "planning" to buy any more RC planes as I write this, LOL. But who knows...
I'm planning to make the purchase from you're link for the plane and gear. I understand I'll have to purchase (and install) a new receiver, batteries and charger?
Thanks!
HALLO captain. Brian Phillips Rc,and crew Megan. I very much like this,plain. It is ,on very Stabilize plain, WOW,TO,this RTF. Love it. But, I hav, to start with.The apprentices 1,2. !. Thanks again for the,videos, I'm looking ,A's much I can see. MVHRENÉ Pedersen.Danmark.
You're welcome Rene! Thanks for being here with us!
@@BrianPhillipsRC HALLO captain Brian Phillips Rc and crew Megan.
I,m so glad that ,YOU answer me .And ,I love to SE all that ,I can see. Your ALSO funny . Nice place .Megan and you have.
I think ,I am going to be ,in the RC FAMILY tanks Hagen .PS it is a great plain ,YOU flying .MVH RENE Pedersen.Danmark. fan.
Just bought the rtf package, is the radio really sensitive on this rc plane?
It's fine.
Could I take the receiver out of my apprentice s 2 and use it as b this plane?
I suspect you could do this. Might need to mount the Rx in a strange direction, if the control surfaces move in the wrong directions. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK and then RECHECK they all go the right direction from the sticks, AND FROM STABILIZER. If you miss this step, you will crash :(.....
@@BrianPhillipsRC thank you so much for the reply and info.
Hey Brian, love the channel! You and your co pilot have a great service to the public and I love your extensive and informative vids. I'm seeking advice on where I should check about legal areas to fly in parks in the Huntington Beach CA. Area I'm very interested in purchasing the bigfoot 1.3m for a trainer. Coming from a background in gliders in my early years, I just caught the bug for powered flight. Any advice would be awesome. Thank you and the ever present camera crew.
William.
Unlike our situation, with a large open and privately owned flying field, you may have to look for a CBO (Community Based Organization) usually the AMA, to find a sanctioned flying field. These sites allow for fully legal access to flying RC, but they will require following their rules and they will probably charge some membership dues and there may be some shared responsibilities as well. Not that any of that is a huge issue, it's part of the "knowbeforeyoufly.org" rules which are outlining the drone registry.
P.S. I don't want you to hear this wrong, since it has NOTHING to do with you, and your totally fair and good quesiton, but we don't talk a lot about that here, as we whole hartedly think the drone registry is essentially evil, government over-reach, that should have never been allowed to happen. It's government at it's worst - squash the little guy to give the HUGE super-corporations a hand up. They don't need the help, and could make their UAS work without our compliance, especially for those of us who primarily fly fixed wing planes. I don't like to give credence to AMA for the way they rolled over and really left their members "out to dry". Not that they could have done anything about it, but I can say with 100% certainty, that FLITETEST (our fellow youtubers) have done more to protect our hobby then the AMA (at least of late...the AMA did tons for the hobby, but they're in bed with the federal government...and not with US).
All that said, DRONES have been a very small problem the FAA has had to deal with, and flying around aircraft approaches, for example, is very dangerous....but to make kids flying RC planes follow a huge legal document to fly 2.5 miles to the SIDE of an airport, at sub 400 feet is just wasting real estate, and it's a joke.
My opinion is not of value on this topic, since it's already on the books, but the RemoteID rules are also working now, and they have potential to kill the hobby, so if you want to be in it, get to it. It might not be what we enjoy in just a few short years. RemoteID will require essentially ADBS2 for RC planes...a transponder, among other things. The rules literally call for things that DON'T exist, and therefore it's total BS in my mind.
Either way, I don't talk about it, unless to point out an aircraft that's "Sub 250grams" meaning, it's legal to fly outside of the drone registry.
Thank you so much for the reply Brian, that helps out a lot. A little more involved than I thought... I'll get on it.
Hi Brian, I'm looking to get one of these but all UK retailers are currently out of stock of the one with vector stabilisation. They do have the non-vector plane as PNP, i.e. without gyro. If I were to purchase a non-vector one, do you know if I could install a Spektrum AR630 receiver and programme it to give me SAFE select and AS3X?
You can buy one as a PNP and use this instead of the AR620....
With AS3X & SAFE...
AR630 bit.ly/3lh5iqD
@@BrianPhillipsRC Brain, have had 4 or 5 flights with the plane now and am getting to like it. One of the chaps at the field today spotted that my prop was installed backwards! Turned it round and felt better but still a bit 'sluggish' through the air. I am using 2200mah, 3S, 35c batteries. Apparently it comes with a 11*7 prop but the profile of it looks quite 'flat'. Would I be able to swap for the next size up to hopefully generate a bit more thrust?
Has any one had any issue with losing signal with the rtf
I haven't yet...
I pulled the wings off and didn't so any bad connections so I think I'm gonna buy a spectrum receiver and transmitter my question is can I use vector with a spectrum reciever or should I buy a better receiver that has safe?
Do foam planes break easily
They can break if crashed, but they're actually a bit TOUGHER than balsa planes, in my experience.