Notice where the Aeroscout always breaks. The nose, especially underneath by the landing wheel. It is made of that cheap plywood like material making it extremely vulnerable. I don’t think I have the knack nor the inclination to fix mine the way you did but good on you. Mine just go in the garbage.
LOL Steve! It definitely is the weak spot on that plane. Fortunately, I enjoy the repairing and building as much as the flying. If I ever get good at this, someday, I’ll probably venture into building from scratch.
I just bought an AeroScout and plan to reinforce the nose before I fly it. Your picture of the hidden nose gear structure is a great help. The plan is to put a plywood reinforcement behind the gear, like you did, with a second narrow build-up strip in the middle. Then 1 or 2 layers of light fiberglass. Then a flat brass strip with a hole for the nose gear to go through (between the collar and the first bend). This will go back about 1.5 inch and be screwed to the plywood. Now bending forces will be handled down there, instead of through the plastic. (This worked on a T-28 I was always crashing!)
similar crash but worse - i managed to glue it all back together and inserted an old credit card just behind the front wheel with 2 grooves to leverage the screws - much more experienced pilot now and it flies well - just be sure battery is secure as if it, or the wires, shift during flight the servers can get impeded (which caused my crash) - all the best!
Hi yah Great vid I've got an aeroscout had the same probs as you... As you've figured out... Lot of inertia goes though that wheel n in through that undercarriage.. Thats a lot of force focusing on one small point hence that's why it's always breaking..... Im in the process of building my TWOUT MR2 that's a twin motor aeroscout hence the name as for the nose carriage I'm making a new one out of aluminium flat bar to spread the inertia when it hits rough ground....... Apart from the nose BRILLIANT PLANE.... STAY LUCKY STAY WELL Brian London
Be sure the check out my other two repair videos. I made better repair observations with each repair. Third time might be the best one for what is going on
You could have cut out a thin area for the plywood to fix flush with the bottom of the fuselage.Not just glueing a plywood plate on the bottom surface.
Hello Dallas. Sorry to hear about your wheel. It definitely is the achilles’ heel of this plane. I think once you fix up that wheel with some support, you’ll find it to be a tough little plane. There are fancier glues out there for foam, but I kept seeing lots of videos where people build entire foam board planes using hot glue, so I gave it a try. Works well for me. Good luck on your repairs & learning to fly!
Looks like a real good fix to me. I bought the Real flight trainer simulator and dongle to use my transmitter that came with the Aero Scout so I have been practicing before I try again flying my Aero Scout again. Lining up for landings is something I have to keep working on but its getting better. I hope this fix works out for you.
Hey Phil, I was wondering if the DXs transmitter would work with that dongle. Could spend time practicing over the winter. Maybe I’ll ask Santa for one!
@@mitch_s Hi yes the Dxs works with True flight. I wasn't too nuts about getting true flight as it is almost as much as the Aero Scout price aise BUT for 39 bucks you can get the dongle and then there is a trainer version of True flight with lessons and includes the trainers including the Aero Scout for $39.00 on steam. Not to bad and if at some point you want to get the full version its upgradable to full version via download on steam. It has all the safe modes and I feel it is great for practicing and learning new manuvers along with trying out new planes. At this point being a first time flyer this is great for me . I-have been in rc cars for almost 45 years so I am a bit puzzled why this isn't coming more natural to me but its getting better by the day. anyway heck yea get the RealFlight trainer and by next year we will both be experienced pilots! 🙂
Hello Jamey. That is a topic that people feel strongly about as I discovered on here. Apparently there is foam specific glue you’re supposed to use. But personally, I’ve had good luck with just original gorilla glue. I didn’t want to have to order anything special just to glue foam stuff together.
It’s probably great if you have someone good to buddy you while you learn, but doing it on your own it suffers with nose hits. I think one that is smaller and slower would be a better starter plane.
Really nicely done, i just threw mine together, you have good clean detail.
Notice where the Aeroscout always breaks. The nose, especially underneath by the landing wheel. It is made of that cheap plywood like material making it extremely vulnerable. I don’t think I have the knack nor the inclination to fix mine the way you did but good on you. Mine just go in the garbage.
LOL Steve! It definitely is the weak spot on that plane. Fortunately, I enjoy the repairing and building as much as the flying. If I ever get good at this, someday, I’ll probably venture into building from scratch.
I just bought an AeroScout and plan to reinforce the nose before I fly it. Your picture of the hidden nose gear structure is a great help. The plan is to put a plywood reinforcement behind the gear, like you did, with a second narrow build-up strip in the middle. Then 1 or 2 layers of light fiberglass. Then a flat brass strip with a hole for the nose gear to go through (between the collar and the first bend). This will go back about 1.5 inch and be screwed to the plywood. Now bending forces will be handled down there, instead of through the plastic. (This worked on a T-28 I was always crashing!)
Hey Alan, That sounds like an excellent plan! I'm glad I was able to help in your plans. I would love to see what you end up creating. Happy Flying.
similar crash but worse - i managed to glue it all back together and inserted an old credit card just behind the front wheel with 2 grooves to leverage the screws - much more experienced pilot now and it flies well - just be sure battery is secure as if it, or the wires, shift during flight the servers can get impeded (which caused my crash) - all the best!
@@zimboy777 glad you are up and flying again. That is an awesome idea to use an old credit card.
Hi yah
Great vid I've got an aeroscout had the same probs as you... As you've figured out... Lot of inertia goes though that wheel n in through that undercarriage.. Thats a lot of force focusing on one small point hence that's why it's always breaking..... Im in the process of building my TWOUT MR2 that's a twin motor aeroscout hence the name as for the nose carriage I'm making a new one out of aluminium flat bar to spread the inertia when it hits rough ground....... Apart from the nose BRILLIANT PLANE....
STAY LUCKY STAY WELL
Brian
London
Nice Repair job. I just had to repair mine after a nasty crash. Replacement fus is out of stock every where.
Thanks Bob! Good luck on your repair work. I am waiting for good weather again to try out my larger experimental wings again.
ua-cam.com/video/RB_PbFLxKvQ/v-deo.html Has a very clever mod that moves the servos back.
Looks like a very strong repair, and hopefully will stand up to any further abuse. 🍀🤞🏻
Nice job! 👍
Thanks Anthony!
Very usefull, thank you!
Be sure the check out my other two repair videos. I made better repair observations with each repair. Third time might be the best one for what is going on
You could have cut out a thin area for the plywood to fix flush with the bottom of the fuselage.Not just glueing a plywood plate on the bottom surface.
Looks good , the areoscout is a repairable plane , just when. You think it's done , you can still repair it , and most importantly it will fly
Thanks, I just smashed my front wheel...this is so helpful..But I was under the impression Not to use Hot glue on foam as it deteriorates the foam.
Hello Dallas. Sorry to hear about your wheel. It definitely is the achilles’ heel of this plane. I think once you fix up that wheel with some support, you’ll find it to be a tough little plane. There are fancier glues out there for foam, but I kept seeing lots of videos where people build entire foam board planes using hot glue, so I gave it a try. Works well for me. Good luck on your repairs & learning to fly!
@@mitch_s Thanks...yeah conflicting information. I looked around further and it is indeed widely used.
Looks like a real good fix to me. I bought the Real flight trainer simulator and dongle to use my transmitter that came with the Aero Scout so I have been practicing before I try again flying my Aero Scout again. Lining up for landings is something I have to keep working on but its getting better. I hope this fix works out for you.
Hey Phil, I was wondering if the DXs transmitter would work with that dongle. Could spend time practicing over the winter. Maybe I’ll ask Santa for one!
@@mitch_s Hi yes the Dxs works with True flight. I wasn't too nuts about getting true flight as it is almost as much as the Aero Scout price aise BUT for 39 bucks you can get the dongle and then there is a trainer version of True flight with lessons and includes the trainers including the Aero Scout for $39.00 on steam. Not to bad and if at some point you want to get the full version its upgradable to full version via download on steam. It has all the safe modes and I feel it is great for practicing and learning new manuvers along with trying out new planes. At this point being a first time flyer this is great for me . I-have been in rc cars for almost 45 years so I am a bit puzzled why this isn't coming more natural to me but its getting better by the day. anyway heck yea get the RealFlight trainer and by next year we will both be experienced pilots! 🙂
@@PhilHenzig 🍀🤞🏻
What kind of glue do I use to repair a split down the side of the foam body?
Hello Jamey. That is a topic that people feel strongly about as I discovered on here. Apparently there is foam specific glue you’re supposed to use. But personally, I’ve had good luck with just original gorilla glue. I didn’t want to have to order anything special just to glue foam stuff together.
i took the servo off the front wheel its save is in a crash
and i have inav on my aero scout youtube videos too
I have the same problem and will never buy another Aeroscout again.
It’s probably great if you have someone good to buddy you while you learn, but doing it on your own it suffers with nose hits. I think one that is smaller and slower would be a better starter plane.
Look up MrDougstud hobby zone aero scout crash and first flight after repair. That is my repair video. Please leave a comment Tnx.
Areo scout mechanics lol