MINI APPRENTICE S | Unboxing & Assembly (Pt. 1)

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  • Опубліковано 17 вер 2018
  • **PART II: MAIDEN FLIGHT - bit.ly/2R2ccPE
    This is my second plane in my "Teach Yourself to Fly" series. The Mini Apprentice S from Horizon Hobby is a great step up in size from my Sport Cub S and will handle the wind a lot better. It's a great choice for a beginner rc pilot. It has the SAFE features, including the 3 flight modes (beginner, intermediate, experienced), Panic Recovery, and AS3X stabilization. I think it would also be great as your first RC plane! Stay tuned for part 2 - the maiden flight.
    Part II - Mini Apprentice S maiden flight: • MINI APPRENTICE S | ...
    SEGMENTS:
    Unboxing - 1:40
    Assembly - 6:38
    Pre-flight check - 9:15
    Check your CG - 11:02
    SAFE Features - 11:38
    Full disclosure: I'm a brand ambassador for Horizon Hobby and try out various products they send me but I'm not a paid sponsor. Views are my own!
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  • @Rubiodiamante
    @Rubiodiamante 5 років тому +3

    I found your channel and was really impressed about the great contents for a beginner. I also love the entertaining and informative way you make the videos. I got so excited about the RC planes that I ordered the Mini Apprentice S RTF, too. I have 30+ years experience with RC cars but I now want to expand to a new level with the RC hobby. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @JeffinLowerAlabama
    @JeffinLowerAlabama 5 років тому +2

    You're doing a great job of explaining and encouraging new flyers, Jeff

  • @triskellian
    @triskellian 5 років тому +2

    Great review and assembly video! We are looking forward to you flying the new plane! You're going to love this little airplane for learning.My Dad and new RC flyers have the Apprentice 5E and they enjoy flying it.This series of ready to fly planes have gotten out of practice flyers and new flyers into the air pretty quickly.Among the many safety features you pointed out ,the wider outer portions of the wing are a great thing to have.These are leading edge cuffs which is a NASA design from the 1970's.The cuffs place the outer wing leading edge at a lower angle of attack.If you have the nose of the plane pointed up steeply,for example,the plane will not stall and spin as easily.Good to see another RC enthusiast introduced to flying.Blue skies!

  • @chrispotts2010
    @chrispotts2010 5 років тому

    Great vid. Can't wait to see you flying it.

  • @roberts3942
    @roberts3942 5 років тому +1

    I am new to RC and this one of the best unboxing videos I have seen. Keep up the high quality videos and I know your channel will grow.

  • @bladerunner9045
    @bladerunner9045 5 років тому

    Defo the right type of model to learn with, plenty dihedral , nice & steady.
    I learnt with the Robbe Air Dancer......What a beast 😂

  • @samuelholmes3696
    @samuelholmes3696 5 років тому

    Really nice to see someone so passionate about model aircraft flying! I'm thinking of getting into it myself and have looked at this exact plane as an option.

  • @jflynn3613
    @jflynn3613 5 років тому

    I am impressed with how well you did.

  • @coolguy21420
    @coolguy21420 5 років тому +3

    Nice work and very informative! It's great to see a lady in the hobby! Keep it up😃

  • @andyrichey1192
    @andyrichey1192 5 років тому

    It is smiling I noticed that right away. Thank you RC girl for sharing I'm just getting into the plane, got the super cub S ain't got to fly yet I'll be watching for a more

  • @jonnantau9354
    @jonnantau9354 5 років тому +1

    Looks like an awesome first time plane

  • @ernestblanchard4408
    @ernestblanchard4408 5 років тому

    Thank you love the presentation love your mellowness I am totally new to the hobby look forward to someday meeting you.happy flights.

  • @allenmoore9848
    @allenmoore9848 5 років тому +1

    G'Day Hayley, very pleasant and easy to follow presentation, well done!

  • @weltvonoben
    @weltvonoben 5 років тому +1

    Awesome Channel, you rock Girl! Keep going!

  • @sc1212able
    @sc1212able 5 років тому +2

    Hi Hayley, super nice review, we use this plane as our club trainer down here in Florida, probably have taught at least 50 people of all ages to fly using this aircraft, the look on their faces after they have taken off, fly a square pattern around the field, and then landed all on their own is PRICELESS, another cool aircraft to review is the Horizon Conscendo Advance 1.5 glider, has all the SAFE features as the Mini Apprentice, uses the same battery pack, very easy glider to fly, and it finds thermals very easy, had mine up for over an hour last week, kept handing the transmitters to all my fellow pilots, anybody looking to get into rc gliders, this is a good one, it only comes in plug & play, well need to supply a transmitter, and a chair to sit in........

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      That's awesome!! I actually picked up the Timber before I got the mini apprentice. I was scared to fly it for a while since it is quite a bit bigger, has flaps, and it only has the SAFE select (so fewer beginner features), but the first time I landed it on my own was the most amazing feeling! I'll have to check out the Conscendo you mentioned next

  • @splatt53
    @splatt53 5 років тому

    Love your videos. Thanks!

  • @mssippijim
    @mssippijim 3 роки тому

    Apprentices are great planes, pick up the big one when you can. Love your channel, keep up the good work.

  • @RCPlayGround
    @RCPlayGround 5 років тому +4

    Nice planes unboxing video ;-D

  • @tonygabriel666
    @tonygabriel666 5 років тому +1

    Hi I'm glad to see you got one it's a nice trainer

  • @michaelwann9715
    @michaelwann9715 5 років тому

    Thanks RC Girl - cool looking plane. Can't wait to see it fly.

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      Michael Wann just need to find a new flying spot! One wouldn't think it would be that hard....lots of open space but not a good takeoff or landing area. Soon!

  • @AbuTayibaRCVideos
    @AbuTayibaRCVideos 5 років тому +1

    Awesome review and assembly of this scale looking trainer. Waiting test flight. 👍

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      Abu Tayiba RC Videos thanks! Maiden coming soon!

  • @JimmyZNJ
    @JimmyZNJ 5 років тому

    Great video! I think I want to get into this hobby now. Looks like a perfect starter plane for me. Thanks!

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      JimmyZNJ yep this one would be a great first plane for sure!

  • @danielburke6536
    @danielburke6536 5 років тому +1

    Excellent presentation, your awesome

  • @caerospace3678
    @caerospace3678 5 років тому

    Great Video looking forward to seeing you fly it.

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      Thanks!!

  • @nathangarciamuro
    @nathangarciamuro 5 років тому

    Nice video, very thorough unboxing and well explained. I am getting into RC planes and this Apprentice looks great but I am also looking at the New Timber. I prefer to buy one plane and stick with it for a while. Don’t you have a review on the Timber? Which would you recommend for a beginner? Thanks for everything.

  • @craigdixon7881
    @craigdixon7881 5 років тому +2

    Great Videos and Presentation RcGirl
    Like DeucesWild said once you Fly u will never just Drive...Once your experience goes up the Eflite Cirrus SR22 should be in your Hangar. Best Plane out there by far...
    GOOD JOB😃 from New Zealand
    Craig

  • @RichardSmith-vs7qg
    @RichardSmith-vs7qg 5 років тому +1

    Hi there RC Girl, you are doing a great job with these flight videos. Looking forward to episode 2. Thanks.

  • @reckemroysrc3764
    @reckemroysrc3764 5 років тому

    I like it RC GIRL is stepping up from the Cub s looks pretty sweet. you are gonna love it. 😎😎😋

  • @joeddejohn
    @joeddejohn 5 років тому

    Like my regular size apprentice. This looks neat. Quality stuff. Looks like their updated transmitters. Their batteries are solid.

  • @cadillacescalade5428
    @cadillacescalade5428 4 роки тому

    Hi I wanna thank you for making these videos I just received my Mini Apprentice s. In the mail a little while ago. Did a short open box video an I gotta say this plane is amazing...From your videos an all other videos I've watched about this plane I just had to get my self one...I also have a Carbon Cub s+ that I've had for about 3 months now still in the box I've been flying a 3 channel Cessna F949 nice little plane also a great flyer for the beginner pilot.

  • @artkingofwholefoods74
    @artkingofwholefoods74 3 роки тому

    I got a carbon cub! Thank You for all the data!!!

  • @HermundAOlsen
    @HermundAOlsen 5 років тому

    Great video, you makes it so easy and fun to understand. Looking forward to see «you» get airborne.

  • @TonysRcTechboom
    @TonysRcTechboom 5 років тому +1

    Great unboxing and great plane 😁😁😁

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      Thanks!

  • @gusseisern1151
    @gusseisern1151 4 роки тому

    great review

  • @chefjness
    @chefjness 5 років тому

    I have an old Hobbyzone cub that I have had forever and learned to fly on. For the 1st time this summer I flew it off water with pontoons at a lake house we stayed at this summer. Totally epic to fly off water and to land on water. Enjoy!

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      The Life of John Ness yeah I can't wait to fly on water!

    • @tonyromano6220
      @tonyromano6220 5 років тому

      I had that plane!

  • @RC4X4
    @RC4X4 5 років тому

    Once you start flying it does consume you and you want more. I started small and went clear into the 40% planes. I love my 100cc planes and 48'' foamies. Foamy planes are a great tool to learn with also. Good luck and we'll be watching.

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      RC4X4 I need a bigger house! 😂

  • @matthewbrothers2823
    @matthewbrothers2823 5 років тому

    You're learning more every day, good job. Im still waiting for the fpv flight :D when you do, there is nothing like it in RC. I not only think you will love it, but also do very well. Just as you are in learning to fly today. Keep on flying high!

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      I've been looking into an intro FPV setup so stay tuned. I might start on land first with my cars ;)

    • @matthewbrothers2823
      @matthewbrothers2823 5 років тому

      @@RCGirl sounds good to me. It really is a different feel. :)

  • @LaurentianRCStudios
    @LaurentianRCStudios 5 років тому

    great video!that looks like an easy plane to fly,i might get myself one now!

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      It's a great trainer!

  • @davidturner2365
    @davidturner2365 5 років тому

    Cool !🚁

  • @RcBasherBoi
    @RcBasherBoi 5 років тому +2

    Really enjoyed the assembly. Great video.😎

    • @STEVOD313
      @STEVOD313 5 років тому +2

      Rc Basher Boi 🐍

    • @RcBasherBoi
      @RcBasherBoi 5 років тому +1

      @@STEVOD313 : 👍🐍

    • @wraysmith4753
      @wraysmith4753 5 років тому

      Hey Stevo hello bro 👍👍

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      Thanks!

  • @timroot4207
    @timroot4207 Рік тому

    Thank you !

  • @thomasyerosic6134
    @thomasyerosic6134 5 років тому

    Got to get one!!👍Well done😀

  • @mattster197
    @mattster197 5 років тому

    She’s hooked on flying! Hi Hayley. My father was really interested in planes. He never finished his plane before he died. I built a huge winged glider from scratch and covered it only to crash it on first flight. Balsa is too soft. It did not survive. At that point I gave up on planes. I guess these already made planes with the stabilization software might make things less risky. I just cant afford to run planes and cars both. Enjoy.

  • @jeromyh8096
    @jeromyh8096 5 років тому

    Great review!!!

  • @HEADBANGRR
    @HEADBANGRR 4 роки тому

    Great how to. Thanks

  • @joevignolor4u949
    @joevignolor4u949 5 років тому

    I haven't seen the second part yet but I don't think you can completely "Teach yourself to fly". We always do it with an instructor pilot who is on a second "Buddy Box" controller with the student. You don't have time to learn all the correct control inputs to take-off, fly and land on your very first flight. It takes time and practice to make all that automatic. I've even heard of real airline pilots trying to fly RC and crashing on their first flight. The biggest challenge is because of how the aileron control inputs reverse when the plane turns around and comes back towards you. You'd have to handle that correctly the very first time. No second chances. I have also seen some computerized RC flight trainers that are pretty good. I'd at least try one of those first before trying to fly a real model. Crashing on your first flight can be very discouraging and people have given up and walked away because of it. Learning to fly the proper way is safer and it can successfully get you into RC flying.

    • @mtnmyke
      @mtnmyke 5 років тому

      Watch her last flight video with the Sport Cub S. With stabilizers and self landing planes there really isn't a reason anyone can't teach themselves to fly. I sure did, and it looks like she is as well.

  • @RCDevotee
    @RCDevotee 5 років тому

    I keep on thinking about getting into fixed wing vehicles but I just love flying my quads in FPV too much. Whatever time I get to fly I always want to either practice racing through gates or freestyling. I do chase fixed wings and love doing that. Fortunately I fly with guys that don't mind me chasing their really nice prop and jet driven planes on Sundays. It is super fun chasing them and seeing the video edit my friend (DiscoverRC UA-cam channel) creates from the mayhem of that day. Keep up the great work. I was mostly a truggy, buggy and monster truck RC guy until the flying bug hit me big time just like you.

    • @Jesse.Kennedy
      @Jesse.Kennedy 5 років тому

      Fly fixed wing FPV!! Problem solved!! 😁

  • @therchunter7803
    @therchunter7803 5 років тому

    Looks sweet....

  • @crunchied8
    @crunchied8 5 років тому +1

    you also should look at imac planesdoing 3d flying dam they are very big than what you think as well

  • @urineanimal
    @urineanimal 5 років тому

    Good review choice. 48 inch wingspan for beginner is as small as any newbie should go if you ask me. The smaller the plane, the harder it may be for beginners due to less stability at lower speeds which can require much faster reflexes to compensate for. This plane in particular coupled with stability control is a very excellent first or second choice. I need slight overkill so this is not the plane for me, but I have nothing bad to say about it for what it is. Cheers :)

  • @rubegoldberg7480
    @rubegoldberg7480 5 років тому +1

    Kim, check your info. P-factor has nothing to do with the cowling. When the nose of the airplane goes up as in a climb, the descending prop blade, on the right has a greater angle of attack than the ascending blade, on the left. This gives the airplane more thrust on the right and produces a left turning effect. Also, spiraling slipstream, which is caused by the circular motion of the prop wash, hits the left side of the vertical stabilizer also causing a left turning tendency. In addition, gyroscopic precession causes a left turning tendency as well. If you use a clockwise rotating prop, everything would work to turn the airplane to the right. The cowling has virtually no effect. BTW, I fly RC but am also a full scale fixed wing and rotary Gold Seal flight instructor. Cessna has a great book that goes over all of this in detail.

    • @mtnmyke
      @mtnmyke 5 років тому

      Sounds like I was correct! Thank you for adding your input.

  • @kktkev
    @kktkev 4 роки тому

    Awesome

  • @dburton7929
    @dburton7929 5 років тому

    My wife just ordered one .....! Nice trainer.

  • @richduperbash2966
    @richduperbash2966 5 років тому +3

    Another awesome video 😂!!! Wasn't interested in taking flight (except off jumps 😨) until seeing how much fun you're having with it. Thanks for covering the details as you do👌. Looking forward to seeing your flight!!! 🤘🤘😎💪👊👊

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      Rich Duperbash haha yeah I never thought i would fly RC planes, but here I am!

  • @stevefaltis8989
    @stevefaltis8989 3 роки тому

    Oh, sweet!

  • @gavinpowell8538
    @gavinpowell8538 5 років тому +7

    Looks like a nice plane, even for someone more advanced if they just want a nice easy cruise

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +2

      Agreed!

    • @zanekase8099
      @zanekase8099 3 роки тому

      A trick: you can watch movies on flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.

    • @armanijaylen8591
      @armanijaylen8591 3 роки тому

      @Zane Kase yup, been watching on flixzone for since december myself =)

  • @dennisg2022
    @dennisg2022 4 роки тому

    I had the sport cub s but it was too small and the wind blew it around .so i got the carbon cub its a little bigger than this plane ,and has larger wheels but basically seems the same , and has the same radio im hoping i can fly it ok. It has a auto land feature and a fence setting to prevent fly away.

  • @USNVA11
    @USNVA11 5 років тому +1

    The perfect gal ! She likes RC planes ! 😍 Good luck with your maiden flight !

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      USNVA11 thanks!! I'm scoping out new flying spots as we speak. My regular spot is closed off until end of December 😭

    • @USNVA11
      @USNVA11 5 років тому

      RC Girl - High School soccer fields make for great RCing ! Just check with the school admin. Most are cool with it as long as there are no games or practices taking place. Most only allow electric models. Good luck and have fun ! 😃

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      USNVA11 yeah I checked out a few but a lot of them are locked up after hours or not big enough.....there is a local flying club that I'll have to join but it's a bit of a drive.... We'll see..

  • @bltefft
    @bltefft 5 років тому

    Another thing I like about a tricycle type landing gear, over a tail-dragger, is that upon take-off, some tail-draggers will tip forward when you give them throttle. A tricycle type landing gear eliminates that.

  • @RobisonRacing68
    @RobisonRacing68 5 років тому

    Wonderful job as always Hayley!I want to get one of these, either Mini or regular, for my cousin who after a weekend serving as my "co-pilot" is interested in starting up with RC and this, to me, seems the way to go for a rank beginner. In a way, I wish you were so I could see how you manage when the plane is coming back towards you but no matter. When you do fly it could you jam the aileron all the way to the left or right so I could see the maximum bank angle in beginner mode? Thanks! I'm guessing the Mini version does not have the geo fencing and self landing?

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      Nope this does not have the geofencing - that's in the SAFE + (or S+) planes. I will definitely do the flight in each of the flight modes.

    • @RobisonRacing68
      @RobisonRacing68 5 років тому

      Thanks Hon!

  • @whitesoxbob
    @whitesoxbob 5 років тому +3

    Nice unboxIng and assembly. I hope they are sponsoring you. If not they should.

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +2

      They are sending me products to try out for a beginner :)

  • @toofast5197
    @toofast5197 5 років тому +3

    My fist plane was a Super Cub. The first thing I learned was how to use 5 minute Epoxy on broken foam! The second thing was how to use a cheap walmart RC boat to get a plane out of the water. Third was how long it takes to drive to safe place to fly. Forth thing was why you should not to climb out on thin branches of a tree. Fifth was there are other uses for a bamboo fishing pole. Sixth was there are other ways to use 2 bamboo fishing poles and duct tape. Seventh was where the closest hobby store that carried parts for a Super Cub was located. I could go on and on and on.

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      Sounds like you need a flight simulator!!

    • @toofast5197
      @toofast5197 5 років тому

      It was a joke. I'll fly your wings off!

  • @blake_niewoonder
    @blake_niewoonder 4 роки тому

    what sized battery is that?

  • @raymondkoonce5827
    @raymondkoonce5827 5 років тому

    Nicely done, young lady. This is the kind of video that those new to R/C flight need to watch. Keep up the good work. Don't know what your situation is vis-a-vis battery chargers, but you need a balance charger for safely handling your LiPos. I've been using the Hitec x1 mini for about a year. It's not expensive and does a good job. (I'm retired and have nothing to do with their company.)
    Maybe you've already got a fancy charger and if so, just forget what I wrote. All the best to you and yours.

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      raymondkoonce agreed! I have a couple imax balance chargers. Actually my next video is on lipo care tips!

    • @raymondkoonce5827
      @raymondkoonce5827 5 років тому

      Excellent! You've got it well in hand.

  • @dennisg2022
    @dennisg2022 4 роки тому

    I like it

  • @robbrcnstuff4220
    @robbrcnstuff4220 5 років тому

    Cool

  • @TheBandit59
    @TheBandit59 2 місяці тому

    I was working late and accidentally ordered this plane instead of the 1.5 STS Apprentice. Do you think I would be better off with the 1.5m insread of this one, it comes in wednesday , Thank you , Donn

  • @wraysmith4753
    @wraysmith4753 5 років тому +1

    Nice plane , i have the Apprentice S E it to has safe mode to . i am a new sub , waiting for the maiden flight looks promising 👍👍

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      Wray Smith awesome. Are there any other differences between the two other than size?

  • @mortenberg2897
    @mortenberg2897 5 років тому

    Very good video 👍 ....and I told my wife that it’s over! RC girl has stolen my heart 🥰

  • @klaus3968
    @klaus3968 10 місяців тому

    Hi RC Girl 😊👋I love your videos. super explained .Many greetings Klaus 🤠👋👋👋from Germany

  • @bigbob3409
    @bigbob3409 5 років тому

    Good vid👍

  • @TexasRoadSavage563
    @TexasRoadSavage563 5 років тому

    Nice vids
    Keep it up

  • @drummerdad80
    @drummerdad80 5 років тому

    I like all rc stuff video what ever you want!

    • @drummerdad80
      @drummerdad80 5 років тому

      Can't follow your Instagram not sure why?

  • @fherny77
    @fherny77 4 роки тому

    Hello rc girl excellent video!! I have only flew drones but I want to start with planes which plane do you recommend me to start and learn? I've seen the aeroscout s and the carbon cub. The carbon cub is the same price as this apprentice its about 250 ready to fly and the aeroscout is in 200 usd so which plane do you recommend me or the xk a800 plane glider

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  4 роки тому

      It you've never flown planes before at all, start on a sim. Then if you DONT have a buddy to help/buddy box, the sport cub s is the way to go (tiny but mighty, trust me it will be way easier to repair than an apprentice or carbon cub). You can probably then quickly graduate to a mini apprentice or apprentice. The mini will be better for park flying and is what most of the clubs use for trainers. I had issues as a beginner with the carbon cub s+, but it definitely looks cool. Hope that helps

  • @seggermont846
    @seggermont846 4 роки тому

    Hey i got a question, im 15 and wanted to get started flying. I dont know if this one or the corbon cub s is better, i think that the mini apprentice s better is because the wheels are more stable on ground. I can totaly go for a self build plane, i think it is super fun, but i dont know what battery, motor, and transmitter to buy. Maby someone can help.

  • @birdwing98
    @birdwing98 5 років тому

    10:07 Performing the "Penguin Dance" and also a short prayer at launch usually prevents planes being attacked by pterodactyls on maiden flight

  • @donharsh5469
    @donharsh5469 3 роки тому

    I have a mini apprentice S RC Girl 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎❤️ it I'm watching this video enjoying it too and you are doing a great job 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎❤️

  • @michaellamotte6449
    @michaellamotte6449 5 років тому

    Nice job

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      michael lamotte 👍

  • @chrischupp9760
    @chrischupp9760 5 років тому +1

    Looks like a good trainer. Electric powered planes are much cleaner

  • @kwaka5704
    @kwaka5704 5 років тому

    Great video. Ask/suggest to Horizon they send you a Timber with floats for your next plane. This has flaps and is a STOL plane so you can try on water and maybe grass take offs. By the way....ignore the 14 thumbs down as are probably from jealous girlfriends as I see nothing wrong with the video that warrants a negative response. Apart from a few details that relate to more experienced flyers, but this is for beginners not veterans. Keep up the great work and look forward to more videos.

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      KWAKA I actually bought the timber a few weeks before I got this plane!! It's awesome. I'll have to do a video on it

  • @fish8196
    @fish8196 4 роки тому

    can you use larger batteries for longer flight?

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  4 роки тому +1

      Yeah i think you can go slightly larger but bigger batteries weight more which requires more power so there is a sweet spot with battery size to flight time.

  • @scottfirman
    @scottfirman 5 років тому

    My full sized Apprentice lost connection with the transmitter and flew into a huge Maple Tree. Sadly it didnt fare well. I have had it for 4 years so it has been through a lot including flying on water. I have decided to retire my full sized Apprentice and scrap it. The thing was badly beat up getting it down from the tree. The Apprentice has always been a wonderful plane for me. My Entire engine mount came off because the epoxy failed. I was able to use marine epoxy to fix it. Sadvthat it only flys 5 minutes. I easily got 15 minutes flight on mine. I highly recommend this plane to anyone getting into the hobby. Scrap the car charger and get a converter and a regular charger. I will miss my full sized apprentice.

  • @ak_56l27
    @ak_56l27 5 років тому +1

    Pleas do Traxxas vs tamiya

  • @colby7625
    @colby7625 5 років тому +1

    My dad and I built an RC plane from one of those balsa wood kits many years ago. Sadly it was 90 percent completed and never finished. That Mini Apprentice looks cool. What got me really interested was the floats, never even thought of that concept. Over water there's much less obstacles and taking off and landing on water seems so fun. How do you feel about gas engines?

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      Gas engines seem to be a dying art in RC (thought I know I'll get comments that say otherwise!!). Electric is a lot less maintenence, more efficient, less messy, less noise.. but I know there are still some die hards that love the gassers, so it's up to user preference.

    • @reckemroysrc3764
      @reckemroysrc3764 5 років тому

      RC Girl I love the electric just like you. it's just a lot easier to deal with batteries compared to gas although those gassers are pretty frikin cool. 😎

    • @swyntopia
      @swyntopia 5 років тому

      Yes.
      But for big scale models ( and I mean BIG ! ) 4-stroke engines are still the ultima ratio !
      The sound of 4-stroke radials is matchless !
      Don`t you like it too ?

  • @uravggamer4620
    @uravggamer4620 5 років тому

    I bought one today but I haven’t flown it yet. I’m really excited though!😁

    • @scottfirman
      @scottfirman 5 років тому

      How did it go? Have you flown it yet?

    • @uravggamer4620
      @uravggamer4620 5 років тому

      I have, it’s a dream to fly. It handles wind so well and is so stable. It’s great for beginners with the safe features. I would definitely recommend it.

  • @kevinj5293
    @kevinj5293 5 років тому +1

    Nice plane I have it's older brother 👍

  • @shawnblock7335
    @shawnblock7335 4 роки тому

    I like Flying my Mini Apprentice at Nite!

  • @thomasyerosic6134
    @thomasyerosic6134 5 років тому +1

    Due to you Im ordering one with 2 extra batteries!!I did find out from hobby store you can buy a rapid charger!However it depletes the lifespan of battery by 50%.

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +1

      Thomas Yerosic yeah you want to balance charge them if you can, and not rapid charge if you can avoid it. And don't run them past 80% of their capacity to extend their life. I have a battery video coming next 😉

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      Thomas Yerosic congrats on getting one!! Let me know how it goes for you

    • @thomasyerosic6134
      @thomasyerosic6134 5 років тому

      @@RCGirl look forward to your next video👍

    • @mtnmyke
      @mtnmyke 5 років тому

      Only time you should quick charge is at the field. As you mentioned, it's very hard on the batteries to charge past 1c. If you want to do it right, get a couple DC balance chargers you can use at the field and enough batteries to keep you going. Waiting an extra 20 minutes to not damage your expensive lipos is well worth it!
      I have 4 chargers running and a bucket of batteries, I could fly until my fingers bled and never damage a lipo.

  • @dicktrickle4197
    @dicktrickle4197 5 років тому

    First ! Also please do a video for an ARRMA vehicle

  • @dannyhelton6363
    @dannyhelton6363 5 років тому

    Hello, just curious to see if you ever Maiden the Mini Apprentice, and if so how did it turn out?????

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      Danny Helton I did a short test flight last weekend. Had to join my local RC flight club since my regular spot is out of commission. I had someone trim it out for me first then took controls in the air. It's really stable in beginner mode but doesn't give you a ton of stick control. It also has a ton of mixing programmed in for you which is nice. I'm hoping to film the second part this weekend and do my first landing👍

    • @dannyhelton6363
      @dannyhelton6363 5 років тому

      RC Girl great you’ll be fine it’s as easy as your blue little Cub. It’ll almost land it self. Look forward to the video. Good luck and have fun,be safe.
      .

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      Thanks for the vote of confidence!

  • @luisvelazco9739
    @luisvelazco9739 4 роки тому

    sorry for the silly question - i am trying to get a new hobby like this - you said 5 minutes only flight it can be ???

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  4 роки тому

      Do you mean the flight time? Depends on the battery but this usually lasts a long time 20-30 minutes plus. Also depends on how you fly. If you fly at full throttle a lot, it will run through the battery more quickly

    • @luisvelazco9739
      @luisvelazco9739 4 роки тому

      @@RCGirl Correct - Yes I meant the flight time - in the video you mention at 4:42 - flight time is just 5 minutes - but that could be with 1 battery. Not sure if we need to concatenate the batteries or perhaps i did not understand correctly.
      No matter what Thanks a lot for replying me back - you inspire me a lot showing those RC products - i am trying to get this hobby for myself but i think that will be a good idea for my nephews as well.
      added that you are very cute ! :)

  • @kimdossett1
    @kimdossett1 5 років тому +7

    The don't yaw left because of motor torque. They yaw left because of P - FACTOR. The top of the engine cowling is smaller than the bottom. Thus causing the top blade to grab more air than the bottom blade. Causing the aircraft to yaw to the left.
    It only occurs during full power climbs. That is why when you take off in a single engine airplane. You add right pedal (rudder) to keep it straight during climb out. Same on your scaled down R/C airplane.
    Engine torque would cause your single engine airplane to roll, not yaw.
    Flight School 101.
    Other than that I really enjoyed your video young lady. I've been a private pilot for over 25 years and an A&P (aircraft mechanic) for 30 years.
    You just helped my find my 1st R/C airplane.

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому

      Kim Dossett ha thanks! I never went to flight school, so thanks for the insight. Have fun with your first RC plane!

    • @mtnmyke
      @mtnmyke 5 років тому

      The engine cowling has nothing to do with p-factor as p-factor relates to the blade angle relative to gravity. At low speeds, with a nose up attitude, the right (or downward side) has a higher angle of attack than the left (rising side) cause asymmetrical disc loading which pulls the airplane toward the left. Because an angle of attack is needed, p-factor is most noticed at takeoff (lower speeds) when pitch rotation is initialized.
      On the ground, the left tendency is caused by the slipstream. The propeller generates a rotating mass of air that moves over the airplane contacting the left side of of the rudder, therefore pushing the airplane to the left. As airspeed is met, more atmospheric air is able to move over the rudder countering this effect.
      These two combined is why right rudder is needed on runway for takeoff and pitch change for initial flight.
      However, you are correct that torque would cause the aircraft to roll. This is why at takeoff many RC planes have a tendency to drop a wing for full throttle takeoffs.

    • @kimdossett1
      @kimdossett1 5 років тому +1

      @@mtnmyke
      First of all. I was attempting to give the young lady the simplest answer as not to overwhelm her.
      But, there's always someone who thinks they know it all and wants to show there butt.
      Let's get technical now. Your wrong. Any FAA examiner would fail your explanation and here's why. It's not Asymmetrical disc loading. It's Asymmetrical Thrust or Disc Loading. They are the same thing.
      It has nothing to do with the angle of attack of the blades. Thier angle of attack remains constant. Thier blade angles never change in relation to each other. Even with a constant speed prop. The blade angles change evenly. A fixed wing airplane does not have blade angle of attack changes like a rotary wing airplane. Where the advancing and retreating blades have different angles of attack.
      P-factor is because of the angle of attack of the airplanes wings.
      At a higher angle of attack, air passes through the top blade faster than the bottom blade. Or the technical answer is the 1 to 6 o'clock position blade has a higher airflow than the 7 to 12 o'clock blade. Simply put, the top blade grabs more air than the bottom blade.
      It has nothing to do with the right blade having a different angle of attack than the left. Angle of attack on a propeller is also called pitch. You are telling us that one blades pitch differs from the other blade?
      On a fixed wing? Give me a brake!
      You give a lot of technical mumbo jumbo making yourself to sound like you know what your talking about. But your answer is not only false. It is misleading.
      Before you publicly dispute me again. Know your stuff. Go, look it up. Educate yourself.
      And the shape of the cowling can increase the p-factor.
      You are right in one thing, though. You agree that engine torque will roll the airplane.

    • @silentjellybean
      @silentjellybean 5 років тому

      @Kim Dossett
      When you say 'there' I think you meant "their", also you used the word/s 'your wrong' when you meant to use "You're wrong", I have overlooked the other spelling errors and punctuation. hth.

    • @kimdossett1
      @kimdossett1 5 років тому

      @@silentjellybean My fault for speed typing on a self correcting cell phone. It incorrectly corrects sometimes.
      I also didn't proof read as I usually do. I do believe that people understand the point I was attempting to convey. Even with the errors in grammar. There was no errors in the context.
      Have a good day.

  • @ratelmike8825
    @ratelmike8825 3 роки тому

    Hi RC Girl. Really enjoying your channel. The detail you go into is excellent. I'm a returning pilot to the hobby. I flew glo engine planes. Started in a plane just like that, went onto a low wing trainer also tricycle undercarriage which was a seriously fun plane. I then went onto sport tail draggers. Sadly due to immigrating to another country I've been out of flying for some 17 years now. Completely amazed at where the hobby has gone in electric. I am completely sold by Eflite and their stabilisation and safe select technology. What would you suggest as my first plane to get back into. I flew for 5 years very regularly back in the day. Would the T-28 Trojan be a good refresher. I also had my eye on the P51 1.2m. Of all the reviews I've seen looks an easier plane to fly than the bigger 1.5m which is where I want to go. I love Warbirds. I'd appreciate your advice and take care.

  • @alwatt9367
    @alwatt9367 5 років тому

    Just a suggestion. Perhaps you should have two sites one cars the other aviation Being selfish cars do nothing for me but I enjoy your plane heli videos

  • @STEVOD313
    @STEVOD313 5 років тому +1

    Not really a flight guy mostly just ground but looks interesting 👍😎

    • @RcBasherBoi
      @RcBasherBoi 5 років тому

      Righttttt. Sneaky snake.🐍

  • @Steve_R
    @Steve_R 5 років тому +2

    You're hooked on RC now. Just have to try boats and quad copters next. Then you will have all the bases covered. It won't take long and you will wonder where your paycheck went. LOL Don't ask me how I know this. :)

  • @flushot6513
    @flushot6513 5 років тому

    What airplane

  • @szaki
    @szaki 5 років тому +4

    One thing, the one thing, never told to beginners, when you learn flying, please, don't pick a windy day or your will be in pieces? LOL!
    You'll spend more time repairing the plane than flying!

  • @DeucesWildRC
    @DeucesWildRC 5 років тому +3

    Once you learn to fly, nothing else can give you the same rush!!

    • @RCGirl
      @RCGirl  5 років тому +4

      That's what I'm worried about!!

    • @jo2lovid
      @jo2lovid 5 років тому +2

      RC Addicts R Us!

    • @osanshouo1684
      @osanshouo1684 5 років тому

      Its not all about the rush as that gets old quick. There ARE many more things that give you 10x more of that adrenaline boost.The beauty of flying is when you reach that point when the plane is an extension of you (almost as if one is inside the plane), its a "zone", zen state, cant explain, but when it does happen it sure is wonderful state of being. To get a good rush, jump in a boosted V8 @ 10 psi, or ride wot a two stroke dirt bike, that sure will get your hair rising, and the heart rate through the sky.

    • @DeucesWildRC
      @DeucesWildRC 5 років тому +2

      Osan contrar, the rush never gets old, if it does there’s something wrong with your brain.

  • @phileldridge1901
    @phileldridge1901 4 роки тому

    Is RC Boy behind the camera ha ha ;o)