Nice video, Lovely plane, On my PT 17 I turned the elevator servo 180 so it's not in the way of the battery tray. With 3s 3300mah gives around 8-10 minutes of flying. I strap the battery on to the tray front to rear and some sticky foam tape on the tray to stop the battery from sliding.
Nice flying! I am so happy I didn't pulverize the Stearman on its maiden voyage :) I took out the Merica for a few packs today at lunch. It was a perfect day to fly.
Hey Rob! You got i backwards my man - I am happy my foam stearman didn't turn your nice quad into carbon fiber dust ;) Since the windstorm Sunday the weather has been perfect lol
I've been thinking about this plane and maybe getting it next.thanks for the video,I trust your review and I believe as soon as my wife tells me I can buy another plane this is gonna be the one. I fly out behind my house so a nice slow flyer is what I love
Good review on a nice little plane. I just purchased one myself. One thing though... your bottom wing clips are the wrong way around. They are supposed to be set up so that forward motion of the plane keeps them pushing in rather than pushing out of the rear. Flite Test boys did the same thing lol. I put a small drop of epoxy on mine as well so they didnt move at all.
Great video with lots of input and build info. Thanks for sharing. I had one of these models in hand however not ready to yet. I have Dynam Waco for two seasons and it is a great flyer. The motor is noisy and it is not efficient, burns up a 4s- 2600 in five minutes. This PT-17 model is typical of this series from E-flite like the war birds real nice scale flyers and quite stable yet some what under power. I bumped up the P-47 to 4s with much better performance. I'm thinking the PT-17 is a good choice at 3s and I will probably have one for the 2018 season. Thanks again and have fun :-)
I think you would like this one. It gives a nice balance to the faster, more powerful planes. Good for just puttering around the sky when you want something low key but still fun.
Nice man! My balance did not come out as nicely and really needed some nose weight.. about 2 ounces in the hollow radiator and a bit of down trim. By the time my PT-17 was flying nice and level on 3S, it was too sluggish for me, coupled with the fact that I'm flying a mile up.. hence is why I converted mine to 4S. When I did, I was also able to use less nose weight and less elevator down trim, so win win situation. :) Looks like you're having a great time with yours though! The PT-17 is a great easygoing flyer indeed. :)
that's a good point - going 4s will add the weight with the battery - much better than dead weight. It's great that these planes can be easily modified to whatever type of flying we want to do. :)
off topic: i recently discovered a mild fascination with these r/c construction vehicles by a company called Huina. Have you seen these things? thoughts?
My Waco by Dynam flys pretty much like that. It is real floaty but requires lots of sky to loop in. I have to say most biplanes are tail heavy. I shoved lead in my nose to move the CG. I didnt want mine to be a speed demon and rightly so. I would invest in something else if I wanted speed. That being said,I enjoyed you video even though the neighbors dog didnt. lol. I have the UMX Waco and enjoy flying it even though there is no compairing the two as far as abilitys and size. I also noticed that the Waco has its limits on verticle.
that Waco is about the same size I think? Yeah I started with a gws tm and for a long time it was just easy flying. Still like that kind of rc but it is cool we can upgrade these planes easily now.
Discover RC ,I agree. I enjoy flying pretty much anything anyways. I cant get myself to fly the wing style planes. I tryed flying one on my simulator and kept confusing the top from the bottom and crashing. As I have issues judging distance and not the greatest eyesight far away,I know better than tempt fate. Its a given I would destroy a wing. The simulator doesnt lie. I actually taught myself to fly a helicopter on a simulator ,after spending all winter training,by spring,I was confident enough to buy one and fly. I do pretty good. I am not into 3'd or anything but I can get it to take off to circuits and land without crashing. That tells me that flying a wing is out. The sim doesnt lie. I am rewatching your flight again....damn I hate winter. We dont have any snow yet,but the cold and wind really messes up my flying. Thats a real pretty plane. I like the spring action landing gear most. I have crashed my Waco,something about a lone willow tree in the middle of my flying field and me testing my inability to judge distance. I have to admit, it was funny watching those long branches being shaved off before cartwheeling my plane down to the ground. The damage was minimal and I had it back flying later that evening. I have crashed it harder. Requiring replacing cabaines and what not,but I learned alot on what not to do. Foam is easy to repair and I dont want show room wall hangers. I am not ashamed to say I make mistakes and do dumb things sometimes,I still enjoy flying and after I repair my planes,I swear they fly better than the original.
It really fly beautifully. I have it. However it still brand new. I would like to learn how to fly it and what to do with the controls to do what you did.
I'm impressed that it doesn't fall on it's nose when landing. Thanks for the review. I like the way it flies. Hate the parts fit problem but do it once and you're done. One thing I didn't see was where the battery goes but saw a plastic tab so assume the cockpit lifts out? Would there be room for a 3000 3s do you think? I have a zillion 2200's though. 8 or 9 minutes on a 2200? Thanks again!
there is a plastic battery trade that can be taken out - I think a 3000 pack should fit. Yes I was flying it 6 per pack but landing early. I wanted to discharge the packs, 8-9 minutes should be doable.
Ira Miller I modified my battery rack with a two inch piece of 1/2 plywood which lifts the battery up just a little to fit farther into the engine area. I use venom 11.1v 3300 mah batts. I can email you a pic if you need to see it....
Those metal wires are the devils work lol love my pt17 though. I think the epo foam is low grade or something lol my eflite clipped wing cub is epo foam but much more durable
Definitely NOT the dumbest place to fly RC! You win the award!
needs some hoops! this is the first place I found to fly after moving here.
Plus, you are flying that thing like you're a Horizon Hobby demo pilot or something. How come you're never this good at the schoolyard (LOL)?
well just don't want make those jet jocks like Steve feel too bad. ;)
Nice video, Lovely plane, On my PT 17 I turned the elevator servo 180 so it's not in the way of the battery tray. With 3s 3300mah gives around 8-10 minutes of flying. I strap the battery on to the tray front to rear and some sticky foam tape on the tray to stop the battery from sliding.
You and her FLY beautifully!
thanks Rick!
Look good in the air 👍🏻
You make it look easy 😎
I am just an average pilot - it's a nice easy plane to fly.
Nice flying! I am so happy I didn't pulverize the Stearman on its maiden voyage :) I took out the Merica for a few packs today at lunch. It was a perfect day to fly.
Hey Rob! You got i backwards my man - I am happy my foam stearman didn't turn your nice quad into carbon fiber dust ;) Since the windstorm Sunday the weather has been perfect lol
I've been thinking about this plane and maybe getting it next.thanks for the video,I trust your review and I believe as soon as my wife tells me I can buy another plane this is gonna be the one. I fly out behind my house so a nice slow flyer is what I love
it'll make a nice, relaxing morning or evening flyer. :)
Good review on a nice little plane. I just purchased one myself. One thing though... your bottom wing clips are the wrong way around. They are supposed to be set up so that forward motion of the plane keeps them pushing in rather than pushing out of the rear. Flite Test boys did the same thing lol. I put a small drop of epoxy on mine as well so they didnt move at all.
That is a very cool little plane.
it's a good one - maybe time to put some fpv on it
That intro is so dope!
Amazing, love it, man!
thanks man!
excellent review
i especially liked how the sticky point of the plane was explained and how to overcome it
perfect 10 review
thanks - glad to hear it was helpful
Your a master of the sticks. Great review 👍
thanks man
Helpful discussion of trim, CG and assembly. thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video with lots of input and build info. Thanks for sharing. I had one of these models in hand however not ready to yet. I have Dynam Waco for two seasons and it is a great flyer. The motor is noisy and it is not efficient, burns up a 4s- 2600 in five minutes. This PT-17 model is typical of this series from E-flite like the war birds real nice scale flyers and quite stable yet some what under power. I bumped up the P-47 to 4s with much better performance. I'm thinking the PT-17 is a good choice at 3s and I will probably have one for the 2018 season. Thanks again and have fun :-)
I think you would like this one. It gives a nice balance to the faster, more powerful planes. Good for just puttering around the sky when you want something low key but still fun.
Winter in the Bay Area! The hills are greeeeen.
best time of year!
Nice man! My balance did not come out as nicely and really needed some nose weight.. about 2 ounces in the hollow radiator and a bit of down trim. By the time my PT-17 was flying nice and level on 3S, it was too sluggish for me, coupled with the fact that I'm flying a mile up.. hence is why I converted mine to 4S. When I did, I was also able to use less nose weight and less elevator down trim, so win win situation. :) Looks like you're having a great time with yours though! The PT-17 is a great easygoing flyer indeed. :)
that's a good point - going 4s will add the weight with the battery - much better than dead weight. It's great that these planes can be easily modified to whatever type of flying we want to do. :)
I could tell you were having fun.
nice sunny day and a good plane!
Great flying! I was thinking about getting the FMS version. I may have to look into this one instead.
thanks! that one looks good too
Nice! Seems like a nice plane!
it's a solid plane :)
Nice flight!👍
thanks!
Great video! I wish you can still get one.
THAT is a great looking plane and I followed the link. Pretty decent for the price. Thanks for sharing.. :)
Not the usual spot to fly. Found a good place to pull over and give your plane to fly.
off topic: i recently discovered a mild fascination with these r/c construction vehicles by a company
called Huina. Have you seen these things? thoughts?
yes seen them, they look pretty decent for the price. I like that grapple loader.
My Waco by Dynam flys pretty much like that. It is real floaty but requires lots of sky to loop in. I have to say most biplanes are tail heavy. I shoved lead in my nose to move the CG. I didnt want mine to be a speed demon and rightly so. I would invest in something else if I wanted speed. That being said,I enjoyed you video even though the neighbors dog didnt. lol. I have the UMX Waco and enjoy flying it even though there is no compairing the two as far as abilitys and size. I also noticed that the Waco has its limits on verticle.
that Waco is about the same size I think? Yeah I started with a gws tm and for a long time it was just easy flying. Still like that kind of rc but it is cool we can upgrade these planes easily now.
Discover RC ,I agree. I enjoy flying pretty much anything anyways. I cant get myself to fly the wing style planes. I tryed flying one on my simulator and kept confusing the top from the bottom and crashing. As I have issues judging distance and not the greatest eyesight far away,I know better than tempt fate. Its a given I would destroy a wing. The simulator doesnt lie. I actually taught myself to fly a helicopter on a simulator ,after spending all winter training,by spring,I was confident enough to buy one and fly. I do pretty good. I am not into 3'd or anything but I can get it to take off to circuits and land without crashing. That tells me that flying a wing is out. The sim doesnt lie. I am rewatching your flight again....damn I hate winter. We dont have any snow yet,but the cold and wind really messes up my flying. Thats a real pretty plane. I like the spring action landing gear most. I have crashed my Waco,something about a lone willow tree in the middle of my flying field and me testing my inability to judge distance. I have to admit, it was funny watching those long branches being shaved off before cartwheeling my plane down to the ground. The damage was minimal and I had it back flying later that evening. I have crashed it harder. Requiring replacing cabaines and what not,but I learned alot on what not to do. Foam is easy to repair and I dont want show room wall hangers. I am not ashamed to say I make mistakes and do dumb things sometimes,I still enjoy flying and after I repair my planes,I swear they fly better than the original.
It really fly beautifully. I have it. However it still brand new. I would like to learn how to fly it and what to do with the controls to do what you did.
Nice flying Mate. 👍
thanks Ozzy
Nice Hammerhead! Maybe you could do a Jackhammer next time. Great video!
Jackhammerhead! coming soon to MHF!
Have to admit that was a nice landing on a curved road.....lol
Awesome scale plane.
it's a nice flying model!
Discover RC, sure looks like it flies well.
yes very smooth and stable. would be a great model for someone going to 4 channel.
Discover RC, I might get it as an upgrade from my bixler equivalent
it would also be a nice platform for scale fpv.
Damm, another thing I have to save up for.😃
lol well don't even want to know what this thing will cost in Wales...
Discover RC, £££
I'm impressed that it doesn't fall on it's nose when landing. Thanks for the review. I like the way it flies. Hate the parts fit problem but do it once and you're done. One thing I didn't see was where the battery goes but saw a plastic tab so assume the cockpit lifts out? Would there be room for a 3000 3s do you think? I have a zillion 2200's though. 8 or 9 minutes on a 2200? Thanks again!
there is a plastic battery trade that can be taken out - I think a 3000 pack should fit. Yes I was flying it 6 per pack but landing early. I wanted to discharge the packs, 8-9 minutes should be doable.
I it a 3300 in it and it flew good.
@@keithbinder1169 Which 3300? I tried an Admiral and although it barely fit on the track it was too wide to slide forward and lock
Ira Miller I modified my battery rack with a two inch piece of 1/2 plywood which lifts the battery up just a little to fit farther into the engine area. I use venom 11.1v 3300 mah batts. I can email you a pic if you need to see it....
@@keithbinder1169 Thanks. A picture would help.
Hi what flight times were you getting from the 2200
Cheers
Brian
Ooh nice intro
Those metal wires are the devils work lol love my pt17 though. I think the epo foam is low grade or something lol my eflite clipped wing cub is epo foam but much more durable
First!
Where’s that school again?
Joaquin Moraga middle school
Discover RC nice I was thinking about joining you on Sunday. Maybe this week 👍