Windy Evening Flight of the E-flite 2m Opterra(✅️Subscribe🔔)

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  • Опубліковано 20 гру 2024

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  • @kenflyergc
    @kenflyergc 10 місяців тому +2

    ...WOW....the reason why I haven't purchased the Opterra was because of the cut fingers I have seen on UA-cam....you are the first person to show a "safe way" to hand launch the Opterra by using your left hand and then turning up the throttle with the left hand...thanks so much....I am ready to revisit purchasing the Optima....

    • @HciContractor
      @HciContractor 7 місяців тому

      I think a launcher or a cart would be safer. I'm going to goof around building a launcher next

  • @dronepilot260rc
    @dronepilot260rc 11 місяців тому +3

    This is one of the wings I wished I purchased when they were around

    • @HciContractor
      @HciContractor 7 місяців тому

      You can still purchase them. Amazon and I think HH. I just looked at them the other day. Just remember quite a few guys have cut hands and tendons.
      Maybe build a launcher or have someone throw it for you and don't hit the power until he's clear

    • @HciContractor
      @HciContractor 7 місяців тому

      All parts are still available too I think after a few guys got cut up the sales slowed down
      I've got a Buddy wirh one. I bought the eagle from XFly, it's EDF jet powered and crazy as hell to fly!

    • @dronepilot260rc
      @dronepilot260rc 7 місяців тому

      @@HciContractor nice! 4 months ago they were unavailable 👍

    • @HciContractor
      @HciContractor 7 місяців тому +1

      @@dronepilot260rc oh I didn't know that. I've got a Buddy that has one, I toss it for him and I became interested and thought about buying one.
      I ended buying that XFly Eagle. It's crazy as hell. Nothing like his wing. It'll flat spin so fast you can't count the rotations! Differential thrust on the rudder Channel. Its really a handful and I saw 93mph

  • @RuudyL
    @RuudyL Рік тому +2

    Very nice flight, and information. They say that if you do a steep dive you cannot get out of it, unless you switch safe on, it seems to be able to save itself, and do not throttle up, something you would do with a normal pull prop plane, to pull it out of the dive.
    Brian Philips claims that slightly tailheavy it is more responsive to the elevator response, He has a couple of very nice videos on this plane.
    I have just ordered one

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  2 місяці тому

      Very good point! 👍🏼
      I don't remember what my highest top speed has been on this... but I have noticed a difference with how it acts in a dive according to the CG! It seemed to make a difference for me and I was glad to find that because it wasn't the best feeling when I first did a nice speed dive and it didn't want to pull up! 🤯🤔😀

  • @mrgreyman3358
    @mrgreyman3358 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the videos. I have been out of anything RC for about 30 years and am totally amazed and blown away at the advancements in the tech involved.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому

      Welcome back to the RC Hobby! 😃 It's only gotten better in many ways! These are exciting times to join or pickup where you left off! 👍🏻🙂

  • @allysoncheynes1216
    @allysoncheynes1216 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for the informative video on the Opterra. Nice production, too. It's my go-to plane when the wind is howling.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому +1

      Welcome, and thanks!
      Yes me too, it's like flying a Radio Controlled Kite, very enjoyable when other planes wouldn't be so stable! 👍🏻

  • @TheParachaz
    @TheParachaz Місяць тому +1

    I’ve had two of these, now have another on order! But just launch the opterra without throttle then apply power, they do glide well. The only manoeuvre I would suggest you don’t do is a bunt! Outside loop, the battery plate is only held in with place weak glue, it will let go! Reinforce with two pack epoxy that is safe with foam.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Місяць тому

      Hey, thanks for stopping by! 👋 I hope you'll consider Subscribing if you haven't already. 😃
      Yeah, it's so much fun that one is almost not enough.. I think I currently have 3 but this one as my daily! 😁
      Thanks for the advice, should I ask how you found that out? 🙃
      Unfortunately Horizon Hobby uses what some of us call "Bath Tub Culk"! Haha!
      And the only good thing that I probably have to say about that glue is... Well, it's EASY TO REMOVE when it's time to replace it with some REAL glue! 😅
      It's a very unique Airframe with strong points and weak ones alike in how it handles! 👍🏼
      I hope to upload an Updated Opterra Video to this, since I have done some mods and got alot more stick time since this video was uploaded! Overall very impressive for what it is! And definitely recommended!🙂👍🏼

  • @jeanlucvassort6411
    @jeanlucvassort6411 10 місяців тому

    thanks, i do fly one since some years, so elegant ... t/off via a bungee + SAFE (very easy T/off) - Cool flights et landing are so nice ...

  • @MammothPaige
    @MammothPaige Рік тому +1

    Sweet looking plane

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  2 місяці тому

      Thanks, it's a very unique Airframe! 👍🏼

  • @joannedemintdemint4768
    @joannedemintdemint4768 Рік тому +2

    Really enjoyed the flight. Very informative and explained so that even a " newbie" might give it a try.! 😊

  • @manta1121
    @manta1121 Рік тому +1

    Cool vid! big like❗😃👍

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому

      Thank you!

    • @manta1121
      @manta1121 Рік тому

      @@HappyRCFlyer It was fun, let's continue to enjoy UA-cam together.😊

  • @wam7484
    @wam7484 Рік тому +1

    I've made a practice of always side-launching my wings with my fingers wrapped over the leading edge about half way out. But that does make for a slower release speed than a good football toss. My Opterra 2m is my only plane that is too marginal for that techniques so I bought a 4S for it but haven't gotten around to trying an up-thrust launch yet.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому

      Nice! Yeah, the 2m Opterra has some weight and size to it... primarily because I'm running a larger battery too. I did try a DLG launch once but that wasn't a success and unfortunately no one was around to run the video camera so it wasn't recorded and that's probably okay.. haha!
      It wasn't much to see although I didn't expect it to survive but it did without damaging anything so that was impressive. It just didn't have enough rudder to recover from the DLG and continued to spin regardless of full throttle! 😅
      I have a friend who installed retracts on his but the added weight was significant and I think it messed up his CG so he only got about two flights before it drove in the ground. 😓
      I haven't yet tried mine on 4s yet... I wouldn't mind it having more power though!
      If you try 4s, let me know how it goes and if you like it or if things heat up. 👍🏻

  • @gregory8282
    @gregory8282 Рік тому +4

    The Opterra is a brilliant plane. Flys well with the 2200 3S, around 30 minutes. Plus, this plane glides forever, and will thermal.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому

      Good to know, I haven't tried to thermal yet! 😯 How does it do compared to a typical DLG?

  • @jamesmiller1271
    @jamesmiller1271 Рік тому +5

    Upgrade that esc this plane flies great on 4S.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому

      Thanks, I'll have to try that! More power =more smiles! 😃

    • @theavi4140
      @theavi4140 7 місяців тому

      Is the motor good for 4S or you replaced that as well

    • @jamesmiller1271
      @jamesmiller1271 7 місяців тому +1

      @@theavi4140 I’ve never had any issue. I just added a 50 amp ESC out of another 4S plane i had sitting.

  • @M4rkmcc21
    @M4rkmcc21 Рік тому +2

    Just came across your vid. Never even knew this plane existed and tbh its not my style. But after watching it I feel like adding this to my Fleet. Great presentation, lots of information and clear and precise. New sub 🇬🇧 👍🏾

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому

      Yeah, this is actually version 2 for the E-flite 2m Opterra, so I believe it was discontinued for a time(not sure how long) and than re-released with an updated RX(not sure of the date) I believe everything else is the same and I know the Airframe is the same since I have the V1 also.
      And I agree that it's maybe not the most scale or realistic in appearance or maybe one that a person would enjoy flying day after day as an only plane... But wow, it does so well in a breeze and on high wind days! It's just nice to have one for when it's too windy for other planes!
      The FMS 3m Fox is another one of my Go-To planes for a windy day. I just flew it last evening after the sunset and it does so well on calm or windy days!
      If you get an 2m Opterra, I think you'll enjoy it.. and just practice the tips and you'll never get hurt launching it!
      Thanks for your comment and for the Subscribe! 👍🏻

  • @johnhersom6002
    @johnhersom6002 Рік тому +3

    I also have an Opterra and have been flying it quite a bit lately. I ONLY use 4s batteries with my opterra...I've never flown with 3s. I've been hesitating flying it because I've been afraid of the launch. I used to launch pusher prop planes all the time when I was younger but as I have gotten older, I tend to be more cautious. I tried bungee launching but didn't have any luck because this thing is so huge. Now I just throw it as hard as i can and then throttle up and it has plenty of power as you know.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому +1

      Interested to hear that you use 4s, Did you upgrade the ESC or running 4s on stock setup? 🤔
      I know what you mean about being cautious, I've heard some bad stories about pusher prop and hand launching. Another friend of mine installed retract and would take off and land! With retracts, the 2m Opterra looked like a Unmanned B2 version or something with his flat black paint job! Pretty cool but with the added weight it was a bit tricky and it met a sad fate. 😢
      But I am with you... They say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure... so if it means selling the 2m Opterra to invest in something safer, definitely understandable! 😏
      I was flying alone one day and tried a DLG launch with the 2m Opterra...😁 and let's just say, my wife didn't miss much by not being there with a camera! Haha! #Fail. It wouldn't pull out of the spin.. But it survived! 😅

    • @johnhersom6002
      @johnhersom6002 Рік тому

      @@HappyRCFlyer Stock ESC. It has so much more punch with a 4s. I actually broke the plane the first few attempts to fly it. I still refuse to spin the motor up before throwing it. I just throw it as hard as I can while in safe mode, punch that throttle as soon as the plane leaves my hand. Just installed a speedybee f405 wing in it and am going to experiment with the auto launch feature. I have had success with my test plane I hope it works well for the opterra

  • @Darren.n.RCvids
    @Darren.n.RCvids 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video, I got an Opterra last month, Flown it twice yesterday, I've put a load of led lights on mine, flew it on a 2900, on 2nd flight i landed with 1% in the batter so needs a bigger 3s like you, you said in the video to take the weights out for a 2200? surely you mean take weights out for a bigger lipo. Thanks

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for stopping by the channel and Welcome to the "2m Opterra Club"! 😃
      Yes, I must have mis-spoke! 🤔 Weights come out for jumping the battery size!
      And prepare for some REAL flight time! 😁
      Don't forget to Subscribe and come back to share your thoughts after you try a bigger battery! 😃👍🏻
      (Ps. Remember to check CG before launching with the new pack.)

  • @joeys5429
    @joeys5429 Рік тому +1

    I have allways launched with my left hand at 75% throttle

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  2 місяці тому

      Nice! Cutting the hand would really remove all the fun from this model!
      Some things we take risks but on this one it's not necessary to risk it! 😃👍🏼

  • @mrgreyman3358
    @mrgreyman3358 Рік тому +1

    BTW, that is a very nice BWB.

  • @jayaustin3096
    @jayaustin3096 Рік тому +2

    That plane looks like the old gala kites with the blood shot eyeballs. That was back in the 70s and 80s. That would be a good look.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому

      Haha.. I haven't seen that but I'll take your word for it! 😄

  • @MrVerno1960
    @MrVerno1960 Рік тому +1

    Nice flight on the Opterra. I have set up one for FPV but experienced range issues on both analog and DJI HD video systems. When I fly more than 500 yards out I start receiving "Low Signal" warnings on both my Analog and DJI HD Goggles. I have tried different antenna configurations and locations, but still experiencing low signal issues on just this plane. Have several other FPV planes that I can fly out close to a mile with no issues. Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen and possible solutions. Thanks and keep up the great videos.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your comment! I haven't setup mine with FPV but I hope to soon! I'll watch for signal issues and see how it goes.
      Have you only experienced signal issues with one particular AirUnit or do you use the same Camera/Transmitter combo in different aircrafts? Just wondering if it's possible you picked up a defective AirUnit or maybe having High-Temp power cutoff? You do know it comes factory with that enabled and most guys I know will install a cooling fan and disable that setting. Although if you disable that, it can be "easy" to overheat if it's just setting on the ground with no air flow, like before or after a flight.
      Maybe you have thought of these things already but didn't think it would hurt to mention.
      Sorry to hear you're having issues, by the way.

    • @MrVerno1960
      @MrVerno1960 Рік тому +1

      @@HappyRCFlyer Thanks for response. Yes, no heat issues as I mounted everything on outside except the camera. I tried my Air Unit on another FPV plane and it worked fine. Just something weird going on with this big wing. It was funny, it did the same thing with the old 5.8 analog system as well. I will try some different antenna config. and maybe that will help. If not, I will just pull the FPV gear and enjoy flying it line-of-sight. Thanks again and good luck with your FPV set-up.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому +1

      @MrVerno1960 ; Very Interesting! When I get mine setup and test it, I'll let you know how it goes and maybe shoot another video on FPV Setup. Thanks again for the info and heads-up! Much appreciated! 👍🏻

    • @BrainDeadEngineering
      @BrainDeadEngineering Рік тому

      Sounds like vtx over heating .

  • @gregory8282
    @gregory8282 Рік тому +2

    The Opterra can be launched very easily. Throw it, and then use the throttle. It glides forever , just by throwing.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому +1

      Agreed, I've never had any close calls by using that method! But one accident can ruin all the fun pretty quickly!

    • @TheImageThief
      @TheImageThief Рік тому

      We’ve had at least 2 members of my club make trips to the hospital due to full throttle launches that result in forearm cuts!!!

  • @coolbreazmike
    @coolbreazmike Рік тому +1

    Can you teach me? I'm trying to learn and these planes are so expensive.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  2 місяці тому

      Apologies for the late response here..😕
      Glad to hear you have interest! 😃
      My best advice if you do not have a RC Club near by that offers some type of training program, Look into purchasing a "RealFligh Evolution" computer simulator program along with the "Interlink Controller". 👍🏼
      I am self-taught when it comes to helicopters, but it was the RC Simulator program where I grew in my ability to fly fixed wings.
      Of course, the learning curve isn't as hard going from Rotor to Fixed wing, although with the simulator program, you can easily learn both with some practice and without ongoing cost of crashed Aircrafts! 😃
      If you have further questions or need directions on a simulator, feel free to keep using this comment to share your thoughts or questions! 😃👍🏼

  • @MrZeek101
    @MrZeek101 Рік тому +1

    I agree with James Miller. You got to put it on 4s Makes a huge difference I have two of them. One for long range and one for close-up flying.
    Take care

    • @M4rkmcc21
      @M4rkmcc21 Рік тому +2

      With stock motor? Cheers

    • @MrZeek101
      @MrZeek101 Рік тому +2

      @@M4rkmcc21 yes

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому +1

      Nice! I'll look into it, I'm sure I have an extra ESC I could throw in it! Do you guys go with a higher amp rating or just step up to a 4s ESC?
      I've personally been thinking about 6s but I'm not so sure how the wing structure would hold up to very much G force. I have been testing with some ideas have have experienced some challenges which maybe I'll disclose in a future video. I tend to feel like most airframe engineers/designers have promoted the aircraft in its happy medium setups of wingload, handling, power, and most importantly the price point. Much modifications in one area can leave areas of lack in others, but that's the fine of exploring in RC Aviation. 🤔😃

    • @MrZeek101
      @MrZeek101 Рік тому

      @@HappyRCFlyer 60amp skywalker is what i use . It only goes up to 41amps at 100% and almost unlimited vertical

  • @typxxilps
    @typxxilps Рік тому +1

    opterra versus aptera, the light vehicle and EV with a huge range of up to 1000 miles.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  2 місяці тому

      Ahhh... Interesting thr difference in spelling yet same name! 😳🤔😃

  • @USCGCoasttoast
    @USCGCoasttoast Рік тому +1

    Love the drone how it fly's. Within a week the camera stopped working for me. The up and down on the controller does not work. They are sending me another one. Wait and see.

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому

      Hmm... did you mean that comment for this video? 🤔😁

  • @aeromustang4054
    @aeromustang4054 Рік тому +1

    I love mine. Have a live TV on mine

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  3 місяці тому

      Nice! Do you fly on 3s or 4s?
      I Need to do an updated video on some more gear and mods on this one! I've been having a blast with it! 😃👍🏼

  • @turboromy
    @turboromy Рік тому +1

    I put landing gear on mine with 4s 4000mah and head tracking FPV. It crashed a few times and got it glued back quickly. It is now very ugly but it still does its job. Flying FPV gave me the excitement that I experienced when I first could take off and land on my own. Fancier planes I got later on flew much nicer, but never gave so much excitement. I haven't done any aerobatics with Opterra except a few loops. Will try aerobatics with a more nimble plane and wonder how much happiness it'll give.

    • @robertlunatic
      @robertlunatic Рік тому +2

      Fpv is awesome! I fly mine 700size md500h with headtracking as well! Flying acro, inverted flights is the coolest

    • @turboromy
      @turboromy Рік тому +1

      @@robertlunatic I met Robert (the motionsic guy) when I bought his unit as it was pretty close. Not clear if I monitored when he flew inverted or heard the other young kid screaming I'm getting dizzy. I can't wait I fly basic aerobatics. Do you fly rather smooth or do all those crazy 3d. Wonder if it is even possible. Kids always beat my imaginations, so I'll wait for someone uploads crazy 3d heli.

    • @robertlunatic
      @robertlunatic Рік тому +1

      @@turboromy to fly crazy 3d i hard as you cant really see what youre doing from outside. Onbord camera should anyway be locked to horizon. But flying around trees in forest and stuff like thats is really cool with head motion, but it takes time to get used to it. You can see some clips on my page

    • @robertlunatic
      @robertlunatic Рік тому

      @@turboromy ua-cam.com/video/gM6U3xoC6AI/v-deo.html

  • @keitha.9788
    @keitha.9788 Рік тому +1

    Too bad Eflite didn't put on a forward canard. It would have eliminated the stall characteristic...

    • @HappyRCFlyer
      @HappyRCFlyer  Рік тому +1

      I'm not so sure it's a design flaw as much as it might be the Give-And-Take of me using a bigger battery to achieve longer flight times. Maybe more testing and tinkering is in order and maybe a future videos with better explanation. 🤔

    • @nickvledder
      @nickvledder Рік тому

      No canard as an extra point of possible failure needed, thanks.