How to Build an RC Trainer for the Absolute Beginner!

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024

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  • @DadsRCHangar
    @DadsRCHangar 2 роки тому

    Nice easy build, always great to see tips on how to build. Looked like she was easy to fly. Great video 👍🏻

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому +1

      Dad: Many thanks for checking in! Tim

  • @jimpuff8409
    @jimpuff8409 4 місяці тому

    Hi Tim, I did build the quick oats and it turned out very good. Very pleased. Stevens arrow was very helpful. And thank you for your help. Also, I now have a beautiful plane, that surprisingly flies beautiful. I followed your step-by-step build and helped me immensely. Thanks again.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  4 місяці тому

      Hi Jim: Glad it worked out for you! Tim

  • @domelightspider6504
    @domelightspider6504 2 роки тому +1

    I did it. I ordered a FLYSKY 10 Ch. radio and and this StevensAeroModel Quick oats model RC trainer.
    I appreciate how you explain the process and I look forward to supporting your channel. Thanks for the thorough videos, I feel like you are sharing your love for the hobby and it is inspiring!
    I appreciate a push in the right direction.
    Thanks,
    Brent

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому

      Brent: Glad it helped, and best of luck with your Quick Oats build! Tim

  • @abrahamgarcia5975
    @abrahamgarcia5975 2 роки тому +2

    I appreciate your videos a lot. You really help me understand how RC model airplanes function and breaking down steps for successful building.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому

      Abraham: Glad you enjoyed the video, the QuickOats flies just great! Tim

  • @davidquerry8869
    @davidquerry8869 2 роки тому +2

    Fun watching the build, Tim. It does look like a great little flyer.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому +1

      David: Many thanks for checking in! Tim

  • @rob737700
    @rob737700 2 роки тому +2

    Looks like a great kit, I've had my eye on it (Cox .020 power).

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому +2

      Rob: Would be a blast with the Cox .020 motor, go for it! Only thing you'll miss is the slow flight at 30% throttle. 😁 Tim

    • @rob737700
      @rob737700 2 роки тому +1

      @@TimMcKay56 Thanks, Tim! I'm currently flying several Cox powered models (revisiting my youth). It's a lot of fun! I just aquired the Goldberg 42 Skylane but feel a bit nervous about the build (backround is mostly Guillow's and Sterling kits). I think I need to just lay it all out and get started.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому +2

      @@rob737700 Yup, just gotta dive into the pool and start paddling! Tim

  • @rayemigh3776
    @rayemigh3776 Рік тому

    i plan on getting a few arf's for my grandsons they have shown a great interest in rc flying and they do really well on my simulator so i think its time they learn to build one on their own. Thank you Tim it was a very informative video god bless and keep em coming

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  Рік тому

      Ray: Thanks for checking in! Do check out the trainers at www.FMSmodels.com. They make some superb ARFs, fly really well. Tim

  • @downwindchecklist6567
    @downwindchecklist6567 2 роки тому

    Thx for sharing! I like the fact that they provide a "shopping list" of what equipment is needed. The more complex barrier for me so far is the electronics, so I am hopping that if I follow that list I will get compatible electronics and set-up.
    I still have other projects running on my channel, but I think this will soon be in my backlog!
    Thank you!

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому +1

      DC: The Stevens Aero kits are great, do give them a try! Also, I list all the electronics in the description that I used for my QuickOats, planes flies well. Tim

  • @TrailcamsRCPhotoFlying2000
    @TrailcamsRCPhotoFlying2000 Рік тому

    Hi Tim, I'm 65 and just started to enjoy building so I'm learning a lot from your videos. I've been flying foam airplanes for years but excited to see if it's true that balsa flies better. I think the Quick Oats looks suitable for my style of flying and building skills. Subscribed and looking forward to your next video.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  Рік тому

      AL: Quality balsa really is good to work with. Quick Oats a great kit. Do see video published today on this plane. Tim

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  Рік тому

      AL: Quality balsa really is good to work with. Quick Oats a great kit. Do see video published today on this plane. Tim

  • @ah2669
    @ah2669 Рік тому

    Tim, viewed several of your videos recently, perfect for me. Really appreciate you making these. Subscribed and hooked 🙂

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  Рік тому

      Andy: All good, thanks for checking in! Tim

  • @robertpapps3618
    @robertpapps3618 2 роки тому

    Looks like a great plane when you just want to relax and fly.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому

      Robert: You got that right! Tim

  • @dradden1556
    @dradden1556 29 днів тому

    Very nice 👍

  • @CliffHarveyRCPlanes
    @CliffHarveyRCPlanes 2 роки тому

    Hi Tim, this model is even easier to build than the DW Cute Girl I videoed recently, nice presentation 👍

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому +1

      Cliff: Glad you like it, the QuickOats is a neat model, fun to fly! Tim

  • @ralphsarc1471
    @ralphsarc1471 Рік тому

    Good Morning Tim.
    What would you suggest is the best balsa powered RC glider kit. Also building your Bronco plane. Enjoy your videos.
    Ralph.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  Рік тому

      Ralph: I liked the www.Sigmfg.com Riser glider a lot. Good luck with your Bronco! Tim

  • @jimpuff8409
    @jimpuff8409 Рік тому

    Tim, after watching this video about 10 times over and over I decided to send away for one. I went down the list of everything I needed and bought them. The only thing I couldn’t get was a battery they were out, so I purchased at some other place. One thing I keep going over on this video is where you said you had to make a little change with the servos. You said it was a little tricky and you had to cut out a little bit to make them fit. What exactly did you have to cut to make The servoes fit properly. I’m just concerned about that. I want to make sure I do it right. As I build this model I’m sure I’m gonna have to keep playing this video over and over but I’m glad I’m able to do that. This is sure different than when I built my two GWS slow sticks. This will be a challenge for me but I want to do it. Wish me luck. Thank you Tim, any response would be greatly appreciated!

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  Рік тому +1

      Jim: Congrats on your new project! The Quick Oats is a neat airplane to build and the photo illustrated guide helps a lot. No worries on the servo installation. Stevens Aero had a laser cut size for whatever servos they planned to use. I used Hitec HS-55 servos which were a tad bigger than the ones used by the designer, thus I had to cut open the servo spaces a bit more on the mounting platform to install the servos. This is easy to do with a sharp #11 X-acto blade. If you can get some smaller servos, try the Hitec HS40 servos. Super light weight, they may fit better. I got my HS40 servos on Amazon.com. Tim

  • @tomcat-rc
    @tomcat-rc 3 місяці тому

    great! can you tell me about plane's weight and size of wing span? thank.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  3 місяці тому

      Keep the weight as low as possible. For a trainer a longer wingspan usually helps. Tim

  • @timtheplaneman
    @timtheplaneman 2 роки тому

    Hi Tim - great video as always, but, I don't see the link to the kit in the description.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому

      Tim: Oops, just added this! Tim

  • @Zactivist
    @Zactivist 2 роки тому

    As always, great video , Tim! Very nice model. I'm curious- with the battery you used, about how long would the maximum flight time of this plane be?

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому +2

      ZZ: I am conservative to try and avoid crashes due to battery running down. Thus, I set 5 minute flights. With lower throttle, seem to discharge around 40%. Would rather have a few safe, shorter flights than pushing a battery. Tim

  • @mikes.7212
    @mikes.7212 2 роки тому +1

    Wouldnt a foam or epp flyer like the magnum reloaded be more forgiving for a beginner?
    On the other hand this looks just way better!

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому +1

      Mike: I would recommend an easy to fly and rugged AFR/RTF trainer for learning how to fly RC. This video more focused on building your first RC trainer. Tim

    • @mikes.7212
      @mikes.7212 2 роки тому

      Hopefully my comment wassnt offensive. Thank you for your videos and sharing your experiences with us. And i hope you have a good time doing so.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому

      @@mikes.7212 All good, no worries! Tim

  • @witoldsuszycki6729
    @witoldsuszycki6729 2 роки тому

    Hi Tim, When I was a teenager, I put together a few non-motorized flying models, only gliders such as "Czyżyk" or "Jaskółka". These are the Polish versions of the ribbed gliders.
    I never needed any (hair) saw as the ribs and other parts were already cut.
    How can I cut plywood without damaging the parts?
    Is the processing fixture expensive. Friends encourage me to come back to modeling, but somehow I don't know how to approach it (after about 40 years). I currently live in the USA, but in 3 months I will fly to my home country and I would like to use my time somehow (I am retired) and not bore myself to death. Have a nice day.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому

      Witold: Best of luck with your modeling projects! Tim

  • @wattananalae5412
    @wattananalae5412 11 місяців тому

    Hello sir, I would like to order a Toon Quaker Flash set, but there is no delivery service to Thailand. I don't know what to do, sir. Please help me sir. Thank you very much sir.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  11 місяців тому

      Email StevensAero, see what they can do. Tim

  • @adventures3699
    @adventures3699 Рік тому

    How did you do your hinges?? what did you use??

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  Рік тому

      Hinges for my Guillows models are just clear Scotch tape. You really cannot see the tape once on, and the hinges work great. Tim

  • @MAESTRO9170
    @MAESTRO9170 2 роки тому

    Tim please build a L-19 Birdog

  • @planker
    @planker 2 роки тому

    I'm too old to go up into the attic . Thats a reasonable price. I have a 2S flight pack in the desk drawer. Maybe.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому

      Planker: It is a nice little model. Tim

    • @planker
      @planker 2 роки тому

      @@TimMcKay56 I took a Hiatus over to contol line, My radio is a 72mhz FG series Futaba. I'll have to fix that.

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому

      @@planker Good luck! Tim

    • @TimMcKay56
      @TimMcKay56  2 роки тому

      @@planker Yes, get rid of the 72 MHz radio immediately. Just not worth a crash, 2.4 GHz works great. Tim

    • @planker
      @planker 2 роки тому

      @@TimMcKay56 Yes its a musium piece now. I have made several of my own radios recently and have a couple inwork. not for Aviation use (Yet). My approach back to RC is to build from scratch including the Avionics. I aquired plans from Cleveland Model & supp. for the 80" Playboy so I can pack it with gear. I got to build the airplane.....You can do it if you get bored.
      You have a Great Show. its stops me from getting my stuff done.