Hangar 9 Christen Eagle - Model AV8R From The Hangar #1
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- My favorite aerobatic plane! In model AV8R episode 134, we test the waters on a possible new series for the channel - the "From The Hangar" series. In this series we hope to show and fly some of the planes from our hangar that otherwise might not be featured in a video. We have some awesome pieces, newer and older, and we thought our viewers might like to check them out. We kick it off with a bucket list plane for Adam, our Hangar 9 Christen Eagle. Let us know in the comments if you'd like to see more of this series!
This is what's in our Eagle and, at the time of this video's release, the plane and equipment are all still available. Here are links so you can check it all out -
Hangar 9 Christen Eagle:www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
Avian 5065 450kv Motor: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
Avian 100 Amp ESC: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
HiTec D645MW Servos: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
Spektrum AR637T RX: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
XOAR 16x7 Prop: www.amazon.com/XOAR-Electric-...
Chapters:
00:00 Intro/About This New Series
01:26 How The Christen Eagle Became My Favorite Aerobatic Plane
03:10 Why The Hangar 9 Christen Eagle Is "The One"
05:13 What's In Our Eagle/Flying Intro
07:00 The Christen Eagle Flight
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That bird is gorgeous. Definitely would love one... One of these days.
It is man. Stunning.
this format is great. more! more! more!
Will do!
Adam that is a great plane good info and flight and yes bring more items like this to the channel 😊👍👍👍
Thanks Frank, will do!
The Christen Eagle has been on my wish list for many years. This video is tempting me to pull the trigger. Gorgeous airplane, perfect power system and just the right size. Thanks for the great review.
Thanks! Don't wait like I did, Lol. It is the perfect size...goes right in my Explorer fully assembled!
Grew up watching the original team fly. Still have the original Hanger 9 model flying on 8s. Still one of my favorite RC planes to fly. Thanks for giving this plane some well needed attention.
Awesome, thanks for watching!
My all time favorite aerobatic plane. I saw the Eagles Aerobatic team many many times out here in California growing up! I have a full set of the original posters back from the 80s that you talk about. And the Christianson plant that manufactured these aircraft was in Hollister California and I had a friend who used to take me there on their fly-in weekends for the kit builders. Always been an aircraft that’s very close to my heart! Thanks for sharing this!
Wow man thanks for sharing that story! That is great! Yep, special airplane for us both!
Great idea brother! Of all the rc channels, you're definitely top 3.
Thanks man, really appreciate that!
Great flight, brings back some great airshow memories.
Thanks!
I really like the new series "From the Hanger", not just great planes but why you have some in the hanger. What a great demonstration flight of that plane in action, everything doesn't have to be 3D to be amazing. May have to add one of these after I finally get my dream the Art Scholl Chipmunk.
Thanks so much Tony! Man I agree an Art Scholl Chipmunk would be awesome. I'd love to see a newer one on the market.
Great job Adam, beautiful plane
Thanks David!
Great story telling, and wonderful, smooth flying my friend! Really enjoyed this one!
Thanks bro!
I really enjoyed. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
A 10/10 video from start to finish. It was fascinating to hear your personal backstory with this aircraft, and so cool that someone with electronics knowledge updated the power system of the Hangar 9 version to modern standards. The filming on the day was outstanding, well done Heidi! The flying? Sublime... please keep this 'From The Hangar' series going, Adam. I'm thrilled for you that you have one of these beasts.
Miss Gina thank you so much! I'm over the moon to have one! We will keep the series going for sure! Yes ma'am, the sky was perfect that day, and Heidi was on!
@@ModelAV8RChannel 🤩
Great to meet y'all the other day. Amazing looking plane. The site looked great too! From the hanger sounds like a great idea.
It was a pleasure meeting you Jeff. Thanks for watching!
Very cool plane and great flight Adam!
Thanks man!
Yep big thumbs up vote from me!! I love this type of content, great to see what takes up the space in your personal collection Adam and Heidi 😀👍
Thanks Ian! We'll keep it going!
Awesome video. Great flying. Beautiful sky. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙂
Thanks man! It was a great day to film and fly!
I liked this segment and would like to see more in the series. I would suggest future planes in the series be limited to models that are still commercially available.
Well thanks Micky, but that defeats the whole purpose of the series. The point of it is to be able to show our older planes as well. We can do reviews or other types of episodes on planes still available.
I see your point and your segment was fun to watch. I wasn’t really talking about the Eagle as after being chronically out of stock forever, it is available, (at least for now.) How do you rate the quality of the ARF and it’s ease of assembly?
I would like to hear more about other planes in your hangar, especially the ones that aren’t necessarily reviewed often by other mainstream reviewers.
Micky it is an old school ARF, not like the newer balsa stuff we are seeing now. It takes some effort, a bit of fitting here and there. I have maybe 18 to 20 hours in getting it assembled.
Love this, and your idea of ‘from the hangar’ 👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice plane! I'm all for this series!
Thanks Elijah!
It's ok to show your age.
In my opinion, we are the lucky ones.
Sweet airplane.
Cheers
It is a sweet one!
have the Seagull Model Christen Eagle ARF that had a .91 Engine that I converted to electric last year. I put a Hacker A60 7XS 8s lipo. It is so fun to fly. I would love to get the Hanger 9 Christen Eagle. She is a beast in the air. Yes, I would love to see more of the Hanger series. That was so great flying.
Thanks very much! We'll keep the series going!
I am thinking of getting one of these after discovering they are still in production. One of the best looking biplanes ever made.
It is an awesome flyer...and yep...gorgeous!
I watched the same thing back in the day and the Christian Eagle has always been one of my favorite aircraft. Ive been waiting for a larger version of this similar to the Pitts or I would have one already. Absolutely love what you have there Adam. ❤️ ❤
Thanks David! Man a huge CE like that would be awesome. I do like that I can get the H9 in my Explorer assembled, lol.
I remember you talking about this plane in the fall.. You were so excited about that new power system, you were giddy.... Boy does she fly wonderful. Great job on setting her up like you did, thats a keeper for sure.
Ha ha. Yes I was giddy...still am to be honest. It is amazing. Thanks buddy!
a really great flight sir ! beautiful plane..looking forward to 'from the hangar'..I was able to see their show in early ''80's..impressive!
Thanks man! Had to be cool to see those three throw down!
Awesome video. Thanks for the parts list. I haven’t flown a balsa model in ages, but I may just get this one.
Thanks! It is a wonderful plane.
What a beautiful Plane Adam, love the size. Love the way you do videos, everything you need to know. I think you need to find two more pilots with the same plane and chain them together for a flight 😀
Thanks Chris! Lol...not a chance!
Adam great flying, there is a reason the Hangar 9 Christen Eagle is sell selling. Amazing video Heidi. Jeff in LA USA
Thanks Jeff!
I really like this format a lot. Breaks the monotony of the typical review from most channels.
Awesome Ruby. We'll keep it going!
I for one appreciate this new series , About time Adam fly's the planes he likes instead of reviews all the time. The Christen Eagle is too much plane for Tug. I would end up lawn darting it because of trying a tail slide too low or something stupid. Great in the hands of a Jedi Master like Adam. Enjoyed Watching.
Thanks Tug! We'll keep the series going. Ahh, you could fly it.
Heck yeah, Adam!
I love seeing what my favorite YT'ers like flying from their own hanger.
Back story is always a bonus.
Way to utilize the ever elusive "self control" method, while Hamger9 dialed in the power package for yout dream boat (plane😊)
Thanks to Heidi for some more great footage. 👍
Thanks so much Al! This one is a keeper...so is Heidi! Lol.
Finally! This is on my short list.
Great airplane man!
@ModelAV8RChannel like you I had reservations about the whole 8S system. I'm a huge bipe fan. I'm up to 8 bipes now and none of them are Christian Eagles. I wanted PA Ultimate 60 V2 but this plane has a better scale look and is hundreds less.
@@trevorfurlotte Yep, the 6s system makes the difference.
That is a very old love that will never die... What a gorgeous plane!! It was only replaced by my love for the Mudry CAP21... This one is SOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!
I love a good story behind the history of a model. Makes them mean so much more. Really enjoyed this Adam...and what a beautiful model!
Thanks bro!
Yes more videos like this please! I love your channel it is extremely underrated. Can you please do some nitro or gas?
Thanks! We actually have a nitro/gas playlist.
What a great story & background on the fantastic aircraft.
Well presented Adam.
Such a ‘pretty’ colour.
Great flying mate
A big 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Noel! I love it!
Can’t forget the awesome classic movie skyward that movie made me fall in love with the christen eagle II
Hay man! I haven't seen that. I'll have to look it up.
Excellent flying and video. I like the scale flight performance. Thanks for sharing your background with the CE - I can see why you are so fond of this plane.
Your video brought back some pleasant memories for me. I saw the Eagles Team at an air show - and was able to sit in on a presentation they gave in one of the big tents. It was interesting to hear their discussion of their routine. (Wish I had been able to capture it on video.) They took a few questions - so I asked about how many Gs they took and during what maneuver. They said when they opened the show - they came diving down to stage center and did a snap roll - all three - in formation - line abreast. And it was not for very long, but that was their highest G load. ( Don't remember the figure. ) With another question, they commented that their snap roll was flown with some finesse. They didn't just slap full elevator to make it snap roll. ( That would have absorbed too much energy. ) They actually used just the right amount of elevator, rudder, and aileron to get a snap that was quick - but that was also able to fly through the maneuver and keep up their speed / energy so that they could continue with their smooth, flowing routine - on to the next maneuver. A great flying team !
Thanks man! Wow that is a great story. I bet that was an all around awesome day! I think the leader, Gene Soucy, still flies airshows today in a souped up Ag Cat.
I loved the personal connection/background story and photos and absolutely think you should continue this series. I think I posted here once before maybe to say I have had this plane for about 10 years and it has well under 10 flights. I bought it second hand for about £200, which was a bargain. Runs 8S as 2 x 4000 packs. First it would have engine failures after take off (turned out the builder took an average prop value between the 6S and 8S recommended props so it was exceeding 100A and making the ESC cut!). Once this was sorted, it did its best to kill itself by dropping a wing at the worst possible time and with no apparent aggravation or excessive alpha involved. Each time I visualised a massive balsa shower, calmed down and locked it up for a few more years before trying again. Now I realise that it's too heavy so will source a 6S motor (and maybe a lighter ESC although I'll still need a decent rated one) and use the 5000 6S packs that I bought for the FMS Pitts V2. (I bought this because the Hangar 9 one scared me - it's a total pussy cat!) The one mod I have done is to add a 'safety switch' so I can turn on the aircraft once the battery and hatch are secured. I hid it under the rear of the cowling where the cowling is wider than the rest of the fuselage.
Thanks man, we will definitely keep the series going. Yep, using a lighter power system will help yours. Also check for warps on the wing tips. Even the slightest downward warp...even just on an aileron...could cause that wing drop. Mine actually has a docile stall much like the FMS 1400 Pitts, although it happens at a bit of a faster speed. The H9 is heavier.
@@ModelAV8RChannel Thx Adam
Super nice :)))
Thank you! Cheers!
@@ModelAV8RChannel thank you! I love that model too. I was about to buy one for $50 from Seagull but if I’m honest I don’t have more room for planes. Maybe a 80” Focke Wulf 🤣 190
Great plane! Did you use any custom motor mount for the avian motor?
It is. You drill the firewall for the motor box and bolt it to the firewall. Then the stock Avian X mount bolts onto the motor box.
Gorgeous flight of a classic model. I have had the old 8S version for a decade now and always thought it flew heavy for its size. Did it require a lot of lead in the nose when u reduced batts to 6S5000?
Thanks Leo. Nope, no ballast at all. I imagine with the older power system they are somewhat nose heavy.
Adam since we were flying the similar looking but smaller Seagull CE years ago with a Power 10... I always wanted the larger Hanger 9. What a beauty of a Bi-Plane, but shied away due to the size and weight. After watching your video I actually have a spare 6S power system to use, so I've gained a new enthusiasm to get one. Nice landing as I know they like to bounce if not careful. How many amps are you pulling with the 16X7 prop ???
Hey Tony! Man I remember that little CE from Seagull. I never did get that one to fly like I thought it should. Just never pleased with it. The H9 is a whole different world. If I remember right you like the little Seagull, dude...you'd adore the H9. So much better in every conceivable way (other than being harder to store/transport). I have looked at the telemetry but I can't remember the amps. Gary Wright and I talked about that new power system a good bit. he said you can run as high as a 17x8 with throttle management, and that 16x8 was ideal. I couldn't find a painted Xoar 16x8 in stock so I went with a 16x7 that was with the intention of changing it later. It has so much power on the 16x7 I'm just going to keep it ion there. I get 6 min flying the way you saw, cells at 3.75 to 3.8 when I land with a 5000 6s.
Interesting aviation history lesson , great looking plane , got to see one at OshKosh museum, how does it compare to the Pitts ?
Thanks. We are actually planing on a comparison to show the difference in balsa/foam planes and the advantages/disadvantages of both. The H9 is about 1 1/2 lbs heavier than the FMS 1400 Pitts. They fly very similar, and stall similar, although the stall with the H9 happens at a faster speed because of the extra weight. The H9 also penetrates in wind better...one of the advantages of a bit more mass. The Pitts being lighter is easier to land. The H9 has more power...which you have more control of with an ARF.
Thank you for doing this!! Been interested in this model for years but never have seen one fly, or even in person. Glad to see it's not a turd!! Adam, how is the knife edge coupling? Saw one knife edge pass, do you have any rud-elev or rud-ail mix in the setup?
Thanks! Awesome airplane. Not much coupling, and I'm not using any mixes.
I have always liked the CE, especially the one from H9. Was all the flying, which was great, done on one battery? Back when I was looking at this plane it was about $90 cheaper. I was going to go glow since I have a YS91 less than 2 hours on it but was not sure if it was enough power. I do remember the show That's Incredible but must have missed the one with the Eagles. I do remember always wanting an EZ Christian Eagle but it was beyond my flying skill and budget back then. I like the ideas of the In the Hangar series. Keep up the great work. Look forward to more videos.
Thanks man! We'll keep the series going. That was a full flight, one pack. Timer is set to 6 min. and is activated by throttle so when I'm at idle on down lines the timer isn't running. So basically with throttle management you get more than 6 min.
Any thoughts on comparison vs the FMS Pitts? The CE looks beautiful. Total build price is a little steep. Makes you appreciate what FMS can do.
Actually we plan on that to show the difference in balsa/foam. Both have their advantages/disadvantages.
Hello again Adam, I think you should keep this series going! My question is do you think that this model would make a good sport flyer without all of the upgrades that you made to it? Also I took your advice and bought a Eratix to get better with my left stick abilities for all of my planes!(I now have 28 of them) and am just waiting for the weather to get better here in New York state so thanks for the advice!!!
Awesome Craig, the Eratix will teach you a lot! Wow, 28!
@@ModelAV8RChannel Yea, it's been a passion of mine for a long time. Included in the 28 are some Parkzone park fliers from the 90s. I'm not someone more money than brains. Actually I'm on a fixed budget at 69yrs young with a love for the hobby and my son is starting to fly also. Back in the 70s my fav was a 60 size aeromaster and the Eagle reminded me of it. Thanks for your great videos and please keep them coming.
Hello Adam, I found your videos great !I'd like to know what's your opinon as the "best BF109" available, considering Durafly's, PZ's and FMS's. Maybe you know about another one. I have the idea that the level of detail of the Durafly's might have made it too heavy.
In any case, I believe you have the PZ one, I'd love to see a video of that one. It might be one of the worst planes to scale from the populars WW2 Warbirds, but still is my favourite and I don't think that will change in the near future haha
Thanks man, glad you found us and glad to have you as a viewer! Our PZ 109 is kind of a hot mess...it has been beat to death so I'm sure it doesn't fly as well as it did when new. Both the FMS and DF fly well, but the FMS flies a bit better as you might expect from a bigger plane. As for scale fidelity they all are off in several places but the DF is the closest. I'd like to see a 1.5 or 1.6m version from E- flite or FlightLine.
Awesome review/video! I am currently finishing mine and using exact same electronics. Where did you mount your esc? Thanks in advance!
Thanks. Left side of the motor box. Drilled a small hole for cooling, but that ESC has a fan anyway.
@@ModelAV8RChannel awesome! Thank you! Yeah, why I wondered as I didn’t know if the air flow within the cowl would cause an issue with the fan.
Its fine, the telemetry numbers are great. Fan stays on and everything stays cool.
@@ModelAV8RChannel thanks! Can’t wait to fly mine!
Sorry Adam I guess I didn't realize this bird was a ARF🤔!
Ha! Yeah I saw this before I responded to your earlier comment. A nice foamy CE would be nice.