FMS Ranger 1220 Best Beginner Plane?
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- In this episode, I continue testing whether or not the FMS Ranger 1220 is indeed one of, if not the best, plane for a beginner to learn how to fly.
Realizing I need a bigger field, I took it to Orchard Beach, the parking lot is huge.
To make matters worse, I'm trying to teach myself, having no prior experience. This is gonna be expensive 😩
I've been listening and implementing advice I've been receiving in the comments, so please feel free to let me know what I'm doing wrong. And right 😁
Stay well,
Bris
I realized the front wheel was turned (bent) which is why the plane kept wanting to go left on takeoff and (the one good) landing 😂
The apprentice is a good starter just make sure to buy extra front landing gear mounts and props
You should have been around in the 70's and early 80's when you started out with a box of sticks ... you learned real quick
I can imagine, and I was around then 😊🤫
That was cruel, After the first one I was like yes! I guess it’s part of the journey this is awesome though watching you learn the controls.
Yeah man, I was so psyched! I think the hard lessons are what's going to make a good (broke) pilot out of me. 😂
oh mate 😮 cant believe it🤦♂️ first landing was great 👌 was not expecting the tree to jump out like that , brilliant vid though, really enjoyed it 😀👍👍👍👍😀😀
Thanks mate. Those trees keep doing that! 😂
You need to give up the elevator when you turn with the ailerons. When you turn right you move the right stick right and also pull back on the right stick a little bit. Always add some up elevator when making a turn. Uo elevator means pulling back on the right stick If you just turn left without any up elevator you lose altitude and can even stall and spiral to the ground.
Thank you. I'm adding this to my mental list as this is one of my weak points.
So sorry to see you crash like that. I taught myself to fly and went through several planes and many crashes. You'll get better and crash much less frequently. Crashing repairing and flying again is just part of the hobby.
Thanks Bill. Hopefully next time I'll at least get a couple of landings in. And this time I'll check the nose wheel and make sure it's on straight 😂
At least you have a good attitude bro. If it were me I would be crying about my damaged plane. Hang in there.
I was told it's all about how you react, so I try to stay positive. It's hard at times but pays off. 😉
First Flight was great Bris! Never fly over your head bro! Go grab a sim! It will be much cheaper!😂
Thanks! 🙂
Man, that first big crash is painful 😅 it took me a while to get over smashing my P47 1.2m into the ground at 80mph lol. I think best way to get over it is to practice on a sim, putting a few hours into that really helped me a ton.
Thanks bro 🙏
You are a hero to me!
When I started about 6 years ago, I also bought an airplane that was too small, then a real trainer (propeller behind the wing at the top).
Learning to fly alone is very difficult!!!
Back then I had no idea or experience and today I completely build out my aircraft
Cardboard, Depron, balsa wood or a mix myself.
Don't give up, train and have fun!
Happy landings, from Germany👍
Thank you friend!
OUCH! Sorry to see what happen there Bris one thing to always keep in mind whenever you are flying or landing is always best try to keep your plane in front of you and not let it go behind you for one prevent a crash and two in case god forbid if someone is behind you watching you fly who doesn't end up getting hit and hurt. But also I want to say Bris you did great job at the first flight and landing always try to flair back to help soften your landings you have to use a combo of a littlebit of throttle along with using some of your elevator to help the plane from stalling and slamming down. Also one more thing a timer would be a very great tool to use while your in the air to help keep track of your flight time along with a battery checker to make sure your not running your lipo below 3.2. Hopefully this info gives you a load of help Bris? BTW I'm very happy to hear that your not rushing to get that Eflite Viper EDF flying yet take your time with this trainer plane if you want to see how that EDF fly's like? Just get your hands on that Real Flight Evolution sim it's on there the best part is when you crash it you can just hit the reset button you won't be able to do that with your actual one🤣🤣🤣🤣
I really appreciate this 🙏 Thank you 😊
@@bigbristv Anytime Bris👍👍
Yooo keep at it my man. I taught myself to fly FPV drones. Then FPV wings. Three months ago i started flying planes line of sight and my god is it hard. I just had my first full flight without SAFE the other day. That feeling of taking off and landing never gets old. Ive destroyed so many drones, wings, and planes. Its just part of the hobby man. Keep up the practice
Thanks bro! Can't beat the feeling!
At this rate you will be a pro in a month and doing crazy stunts. Had to edit this I have to take back the comment above. That just smashed into pieces a perfect crash 😢
😂
I've been building and flying drones going on ten years now. My friend says you should get a plane. It will be fun he says. Its easy to fly he says. When my flight time is in single digits (minuets) TOTAL and my repair time also is in single digits (hours) the ratio of repair time is far exceeding my in-flight enjoyment time. Now it is a display. LOL
That's the way it is 🙂
I am learning to fly alone. I flew a cheap plane on Amazon and then I got a Strix nano goblin. I can’t get the throw correct and kept smashing the plane. so I put the landing gear from the cheap plane on my goblin. I am going to add a camera so I can see in the sky. It will be easier to control it alone if I can see Fpv. I just need to taxi it and get it in the air slightly so I know it can fly then I’m adding a camera
Stay with it bro, I'm right there wit ya out here just trying.
4:30 Yeeeah! I know that's a good feeling right there 😁 8:45 OMG tho! I had tragedy strike today as well, but no damages. Just had to swim with a gator to get my boat back 😆👍 ..When I got my first plane, I would go through packs just practicing touch and go-s until I got natural with it. I know that crash won't keep you down though
Thanks bro, I needed that! 🙏 😅
@@bigbristv Your video helped me as well. I was hesitating even editing and uploading this one, but accidents happen and things don't always go to plan
@@scaleworksRC I was just saying that to my wife, how the video goes in the direction it wants. Not usually the video I'd planned on making 😂
@@bigbristv I hope she understands.. 😁 we aren't out here smashing stuff for views, but it happens.. and people like to see crashes so it's kind of a win win at the end of the day
@scaleworksRC she was mad that I laughed when it crashed but I explained it was a nervous/embarrassed laugh. She saw the dollars fly 😂
There is a couple of strong glues on the market for that type of foam that will tackle all that damage no problem, just glue like a jigsaw bit by bit have patience allow to dry and get back out.
New wings enroute. Hopefully
Do not throw away those wings easily repairable
I've already used chunks to repair the fuselage. A chunk here, chunk there, with rc tires glue 😂
My foam glue arrives later today 😊
FIX-N-FLEX is a good glue check it out on UA-cam to see other people using it to fix wings etc
No idea what you’re up to but you make me smile!
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You did great...but the tree won😢..it was a great flying airplane...good luck on your future flights.
Thanks 🙂
Saw your last video. Great content, Even better joining for the experience. I'm just starting too. 3 weeks in myself. Keep the Videos coming bro!👊💀 Sub'd
Thanks 🙂
Nice job man crashes definitely do happen even pros have them unfortunately its part of the hobby i destroyed a balsa plane last weekend about 15 seconds after take off brain went smooth and i couldnt tell what side of the plane i was looking at and wrong inputs bombed it right into the ground i agree with people saying to get the sim its definitely a awesome tool to have rainy days when you cant get out you can still practice and learn im still green and learning everytime i go out just keep practicing i definitely would do touch and go's its a good pratice for landings especially on windy days to help learn rudder control but your picking it up quickly keep it up man
Thanks! My brain stopped communicating with my hands...I was like "right, right" but going left, left 🙃😂
@@bigbristv I feel that one
Try leaving the prop speed alone, this plane has alot of lift at full prop speed. Slow it down a touch only use the right side stick when in safe mode. you will get there keep it up
Thanks Tim! 🙂
Since your near some nice water and branching out buy an rc boat after your bored of the planes or get into trouble for flying a plane that size. I moved to all UMX planes because of the rules. I’m gonna trade a couple of my large edf jets this week.
Nice idea, bit should I even ask, what rules?
I just started to learn wings as well, my first airplane I crashed into a tree in my front yard where it is still there taunting me.
This made my day 🤣😂
Good flight. Everyone learning crashes like that. If I see you out there next time, I will chase the plane with my drone.
We're you one of the guys that got me doing this? 😊
You'd think it'd be easy to avoid trees and light post. Simply don't fly next or towards them but i tell you what, them damn trees and light post have a way of jumping out in front of you. You took it well brotha and that lake seems to be the ticket. Keep going.
Thanks bro 🙏
Keep at it it will get better 👍
🙂👍
if you tried to do that i would be imposible i feel bad however we all trash planes when we learn keep it up!!
Thanks! 🙂
Cool plane
Yes, it was 😂
Not too shabby at all! You say that was your first landing, so that means this was your first solo? If so, Congratulations!
Thanks! Technically, my first with this plane was when it made its debut in my very first flight video 😁
Had all that parking lot . . . 🤑
And ONE JOB! 😂
@@bigbristv That's OK, I got my first drone stuck 65feet up on a tree for a couple years before the winds finally blew it down . . .
😂 at least it came down, right? 🙂
@@bigbristv And got the footage it recorded intact! It was dizzying!
Thanks for reading my comment , I just wanted to tell you what can happen, and it does very fast. I don't know where you live maybe New York? Another example a flyer was flying a R/C helicopter and hit himself in the head a few years ago and was killed in Brooklyn or Queens. I don't want to discourage you but have a spotter with you until you become a more of a proficient of a flyer. R/C clubs always harp on safety in the pits and when flying since everybody is sue crazy in today's world. I fly at the old Kings Park hospital in Kings Park New York which has 10 acres of property and all you need is AMA insurance and a park permit for forty dollars. Later and good luck
I am in Manhattan and am looking for places to fly. Since I'm not using social media widely, the only info I can find is outdated. I'm doing the best I can until I find a better way. And I really appreciate your concern, I can tell the difference between a person that really cares and one who is just, well, grumpy 😅
Thanks again!
PS: I'm uploading a video right now that addresses this to an extent. Hope you watch 🙂
I am so sorry 😔
I was right there with ya. You were doing great and that landing was awesome.
You almost had me sold on one.
The same thing WILL happen to me I just know it. This is why i am a crawler guy. 🚙
Thanks for showing us and Sorry again. 🫡
😂👍
Hey, what a pity! you should have given some UP
When you make a turn you always give up a little.
Apart from that, you should have stopped after that first flight
In order to relax you have to calm down again.
A Flight Simulator might also help, you have to train first!
Good luck and kind regards from the Netherlands!
I agree, I should have stopped. I also should have just paid for parking so I wouldn't have been so concerned about my car. Next time I will. 🙂
@@bigbristv I hope you don't give up! ( I've ALSO crashed several *SEVERAL* times! It's almost impossible to avoid it! )
I know it wasn't really the plane. ;-) try to restore it? I hope you can handle it financially! LOL
When I started I went to a flying club and I started talking about WHAT to buy, which plane, which controls and so on...
I joined that club and was given a teacher, he finally inspected my plane and made the first flight,
then he started teaching me and thus...
BUT, flying in any form can always go wrong!
(there is really more risk than, for example, a car or something)
Kind regards from location Rotterdam NL!
R. Rob
I appreciate your kind words, Rob 😊
Hey, what would happen if you built up a set of balsa-wood wings for the ranger? Lol. I'm just curious. Its good looking plane.
Lots of splinters 🤣
@@bigbristv heheheheh
I don't want to tell you what to do but if you are worried about your car park it somewhere its safe. Another thing I've been flying over thirty years and you are looking for trouble not having a spotter while you are learning to fly. I know a flyer who was sued for 300 thousand dollars after hitting a child when his plane got behind him and hit a ride at a fair. That sign you hit could of been a person that walked up while you were flying which I've seen happen. The person was hit in the stomach and ended up in the hospital and nursing home for his recovery. If he had been hit in the head the plane would of killed him so just be careful when flying. Do the right thing and join a club or AMA for insurance just to be on the safe side. If you want to know any more about flying R/C planes let me know. Later
I appreciate this, thank you. The thing I worry about more than anything is hurting someone.
I can go on and on about the stuff I've seen guys do back when we flew engines that used glow fuel but that is ancient history.hahahahahaha If somebody does come up to you while you are flying don't be afraid to tell them to stay off the field and that you are a new flyer. I was flying once out at Montauk New York and a bunch of kids came up to me and was asking a lot of questions, so I landed my plane and walked away. Later
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I dropped onto your channel by chance but I certainly found your two videos detailing your venture into model aircraft both entertaining and reminiscent of my own early days of fixed wing flying and like you, self taught. 👍. Watching the flights and heating your commentary had my stomach tightening as though I was flying your plane. 😅
But why o why after moving to that big carpark do you then confine yourself to an area right next to obstructions i.e. trees ? Don't you remember what a tree did to your p51 ? 😂. Trees and planes don't mix.
From my own experience I believe you need to be in the middle, well away from anything. Just don't fly downwind behind you or into the sun and don't take your eyes off the plane
I'm just curious as to why you aren't getting more stick time on the 450mm p51 as that's almost indestructible and far cheaper to fly in the early days as you master basic figure or 8 circuits etc plus the odd loop or two ?
Take care, have fun but don't run before you can walk unless you have lots of money. 😂
Steve from Scotland.
Thanks for this, Steve. Honestly I deserved what happened because I came into this with "dirty hands-" I didn't pay for parking and so I was focused on my car. You can see I kept looking back at it.
I was surprised to find the lot so open even though it's a holiday weekend, but thought I'd have a chance because of the impending storm.
Long story short, I was too cheap and impatient and it cost me. 52 bucks for new wings. But back up on the horse I go 😄
Thank you for the reply. I forgot to comment about your $10 saving on the carpark. Are you sure you don't have a trace of Scottish breeding inside you as we are well known for being tight with money. 😂.............. often saving a penny to spend a £ unfortunately. 😂😂
I think we all look forward to the next thrilling episode with it's zero cost. 🤞🤞. Take care
If you knew my full name it would make even more sense 😉😂
@@bigbristv Abraham McTavish, I presume??? 🤔😉
@@theoztreecrasher2647 😄🤫
Don't fly behind you and you were in trouble when you banked too hard and lost tons of altitude, should of got the plane level and stepped on the throttle to gain height. Don't just pull back cause if you bleed off airspeed it will stall.
Agree, thanks! 🙂
Break out the hot glue or the foam safe glue
😁
Watch out for the Tree…
Boom! 😂
@@bigbristv do you remember George of the jungle, a cartoon from back in the good ol’ days …?
@@itzjoeylo4501 yup
You did great till you hit the tree 👍👍
😂
When you flying keep the plane in front of you.
Yes! I'll try to next and future flights 😃
I think i spent $3k learning how to fly. Did not do it as intelligently as you. My first disaster was an A10 twin edf. Lasted 10 seconds.
Ouch! If I get anywhere near 3k I'll have to worry about my life, not plane repairs 😂
Foam sucks, Balsa rules! It even sounds cheap on the ground.
Balsa. I remember balsa. Or was that, Salsa 🤔
Balsa explodes on impact... and that's why I love it 😅
And salsa explodes coming out, that's why i...