The "pilot" episode. Our hosts, Josh and Josh choose the Parkzone F4F Wildcat for their first review. Scale lines and a quality build make this electric RC warbird an instant classic!
We listen... and here is the video to prove it.
Watch as Josh and Josh give their opinions of this very popular scale aircraft from E-flite. Will this be the episode Josh Scott gets to fly?
Josh and Josh unbox Spektrum's latest advancement in radio technology. The NEW Spektrum DX8! It's loaded with features and they're ready to give it a spin. They take to the sky with the E-Flite Taylorcraft 450 to run the DX8 through its paces. Vibrating alerts, telemetry and a backlit display are just a few features explored in this review.
This week Josh and Josh review Hobby King's Turnigy 1300mAh 11.1V 3S 25C Lipo Battery Pack. Hobby King has been taking some flak for their batteries. Some claim they are overrated and don't live up to the advertised specs. We chose a popular size with a mid-range rating and put it to the test.
Josh and Josh give feedback to the viewers feedback.
This video explains our values, appreciation and what you can expect from us in the future. Flite Test welcomes our new sponsorship with Hobby King!
Have you ever wondered what dual rates were? Or maybe someone told you to dial up your expos... In an attempt to save face, you nod in agreement while fiddling with your controller. Heck, why not just add 10% here, 50% there? Then next time maybe you'll be able to hang with the cool flyers. Don't feel bad. Just let Josh and Josh give you a little insight on dual rates and expos. After watching this action packed episode of Flite Test, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to walk onto any flying field. And this time... you're the cool one!
Choosing the right propeller can be tricky. Josh and Josh go over the basics of propeller design. Please visit our website for information and links to help you choose the right propeller.
Josh and Chad (the director) give a quick preview of what's to come. Hobby King is sending us gobs of goodies... And we can't wait to get them in the air!
Looking to make your EDF jet just a tad more realistic in the air? Watch Josh Bixler modify this Hobby King F18 by adding flames to the afterburners! No... not real ones. But they look pretty darn real! With less than $20 in parts you can do this simple modification too. Enjoy!
Alas! Josh Scott gets to see this classic jet up close and personal. Plus there is an additional surprise Josh Bixler can't wait to share with his buddy with the same name.
The greatly anticipated Quicksilver GT-700 is here... and we got it for its maiden flight! As far as we can tell, this is the first one that rolled off the line. This little replica is inspired from the classic Quicksilver recreational aircraft. You'll get to see Josh Bixler fly this aircraft for the first time!
This is one of our favorites! The pair of Josh's give a little insight for flying at night. We're getting close to winter and the days are shorter... but it wont stop us from flying!
Night flying at it's best. After editing the Flite Tip episode, we felt as though we had enough footage to make a whole seperate video. This was all shot on the Flite Test backlot in NE Ohio.
The Supermarine Spitfire, made by Durafly (a Hobby King brand), is a beautiful warbird that is just plain fun to watch as it flies by! Josh Bixler talks about the retractable landing gear, durable construction and scale appearance while Josh Scott gets a little stick time. Don't miss this episode of Flite Test or all of your RC buddies will make fun of you.
Want to fly your RC plane at night? Can't see where your going when its dusk? Learn how we wired our RC plane for night flying!
Learn how we wired our RC plane for night flying.
Meet John Coyle... He is Flite Test's new heli pilot. John will help Josh and Josh demo the new Hobby King HK500 GT helicopter. But first, let's see what he can do.
The pair of Josh's take advantage of the fleeting autumn days as they review this little EPP flier. The Angel is made of EPP and claims to be "unbreakable". Josh Scott takes this as a personal challenge as he convinces Bixler to hand over the controls!
Everybody crashes. Now let's learn how to get things put back together. In this episode, Josh and Josh guide you through assessing the damage and repairing an EPP plane.
It's cold and windy! But it won't stop Josh and Josh from doing their jobs. Watch as they test this lil' EPO ParkJet from Hobby King. It's a fast plane that's small and easy to tote. But wait, there's more... Watch what happends when we strap a 270W motor on it's back!
How many watts does your plane produce? What does that even mean?! Watch this episode of Flite Test about watts, volts, amps, etc... and learn how to measure this information to improve your flying experience.
A short promo to update our viewers about our upcoming interview with Raphael Pirker (Trappy) regarding his controversial NYC FPV flights.
Raphael Pirker (Trappy) is an Austrian born university student that has a passion for flying first person view (FPV) RC planes. Recently his passion got him in some hot water recently! He decided to prove what many people thought couldn't be done. He flew an unmanned aerial vehicle in New York city. While the footage is stunning, and Trappy claims it was all legal, many feel it was an irresponsible and reckless act.
Flite Test heli pilot, John Coyle puts the HK-500CMT 3D to the test! This episode is filled with high expectations, drama, and cold weather. The HK-500CMT 3D is a low cost Align compatible RC heli that has a lot to offer. But what happens when we push it hard?
A lot of you have asked for this... so we took the time to show you how we do it. Learning to solder battery connectors is essential in the RC world. So many brands of batteries! So many connectors! Just pick a connector style, buy a bunch of them, and solder away.
At Flite Test, we believe safety is very important. That's why Josh and Josh have been working on illustrating what NOT to do at your local flying field. Watch this episode to see why you should NEVER fly around angry swordsmen.At Flite Test, we believe safety is very important. That's why Josh and Josh have been working on illustrating what NOT to do at your local flying field. Watch this episode to see why you should NEVER fly around angry swordsmen.
Designed specifically for FPV flying, the Hobby King EPP FPV Plane is great platform to get your camera gear in the air. This large plane is durable, stable and can carry a lot of weight!
Josh and Josh give feedback to the viewers feedback.
The new and improved Turnigy 9x controler from Hobby King is hard to get a hold of, but well worth it for the price. Josh Bixler gets his hands on this controler for the first time. It's packed with features that we're excited to try out.
The weather is against us. Snow is covering the runway. Will nothing stop the Josh duo from flying!? Strap on some floats and the frozen ground becomes our runway! Watch as we tackle the elements (and some dogs) in this exciting episode of Flite Test!
Josh and Josh review the Hobby King AT-6 Brushless EPO Plug-n-Fly. It's a great little plane that can take a beating... or should I say "slicing".
Josh Scott gets to fly! Well... virtually. In this segment Josh Bixler walks J.S. through the basics of a simple flying pattern on the simulation software.
How do you get a cow bell to fly? Attach it to a flying cow head! Well, that's what we did. In this episode Josh and Josh review this "Flite Test original" scratch build.
Don't miss Josh Scott's first solo flight! Josh Bixler prepares J.S. to do some indoor flying with a great little plane from Hobby Lobby. Watch as we use and abuse the eRC Micro Stik.
Josh and Josh bring some exciting news! Coming soon: an interview with Anthony Hand, the president of Hobby King. And our new L.A. Adventure.
A few weeks ago we tested the HK-500CMT 3D and it had some problems with the torque tube failing. Now we test the HK-500GT 3D! The primary difference is the belt driven tail. It's a low cost Align compatible RC heli that gives a lot of bang for the buck!
With the ever increasing popularity of FPV flying, the video transmission equipment has become very affordable. Watch as Josh and Josh test two popular systems (2.4GHz vs 900MHz) from Hobby King to see what kind of distance can be achieved.
Josh and Josh travel from Cleveland Ohio to Los Angeles California!
Josh Scott gives us an update from the mountains of California!
Do you ever feel like your trim is always off? Or do you have to constantly re-adjust your control surfaces? Well in this episode Josh and Josh show you how to balance your plane, so that you can have the best flying experience! Watch this episode to learn how!
Josh and Josh review this great little scratch built plane. The FT Flyer is based off of the classic Blu Dart. Our version of this model was built for about $38 in parts, including the battery.
Say you have a brand new balsa plane. It looks so shiny and new... until you hit that tree! Now the covering film has a hole and you don't know how to repair it. That's ok. Josh and Josh care enough to show you how to patch it right up!
Anthony Hand is a young businessman with a passion for all things RC. As the president of Hobby King, he has become one of the biggest contributors to the RC world. Watch our exclusive interview with him now!
We're at the beach in Southern California! The perfect place to try some slope soaring with this great little plane. It's a plug-n-fly that has some unique features. Watch the guys have some fun... mostly because they aren't freezing in the Ohio snow.
Josh Scott wrecked his Kinetic 800. Now he needs to go find it.
The Dynamic Duo join the busy flight line at the Apollo 11 flying field in the Sepulveda Basin field, Southern California for the maiden flight of the Hobby King F6F Hellcat. This new release EPO WW2 warbird is sure to satisfy with a variety of authentic details, and plenty of power. Josh Bixler gives you a history lesson, then tempts you with the "Full Schwamee", while Josh Scott enjoys saying "Hell" as much as he likes without censure. Faithful to his fan base, Bixler interrupts filming to take a personal call from Zach of the Red Devils Flying Club. I guess California can make anyone a diva!
No trip to LA would be complete without the opportunity to bask in the glow of celebrity. In this week's Flite Tip, our boys get a chance to hang out with a star from The Lost Boys, Corey Feldman. A high wind advisory couldn't keep Josh grounded, and in this episode he shares advice for flying in the wind. It is evident though that Corey and Josh differ somewhat in their definitions for "Flying in the Wind", but both techniques promise some excitement. The F6F performs well in these adverse conditions, and Josh Scott contributes to the discussion with tips on control throws and managing airspace. This Hollywood story has a happy ending, and Corey gets to go home with a Hobby King F6F Hellcat. Be sure to watch until the end as Josh Bixler does his best imitation of Dancing with the Stars.
Cool Josh and geeky Josh found a great place to maiden the new EP-Pitts balsa plane. Vasquez rocks in sunny California! This location is prominent in many films and tv shows... and now it's featured on Flite Test!
Aerial combat is very popular in the world of RC flight. Watch as Josh Bixler and Anthony Hand (Hobby King President) duke it out to the death!
This EPO Alpha jet is a sharp looking aircraft. Now let's see how it flies!
Have you ever needed more flight time but all you have are small batteries? Or maybe you need a 4 cell, but all you have is 2 cell batteries. Well, let Josh and Josh illustrate a couple of very useful ways to implement a couple new custom battery connectors.
The Joshes show their brotherly love while on the beaches of southern California while reviewing the Hobby King Edge 540. Josh Scott impresses the audience with his spot on specs for the plane, until Josh Bixler notices that Josh Scott begins to have difficulty with his facts. Josh Bixler claims to find himself speechless while giving a rundown of the planes lightweight, and dialed in performance, leaving few opportunities for Josh Scott to get a word in edgewise. This plane showed itself to be an impressive performer, with it's lightweight construction, and carbon fiber landing struts/gear. No magnetic hatches on this aircraft, Josh Bixler was able to take it through a review without losing the canopy.
If planes have mustaches, then they must have faces, right? In this Flite Tip, the Joshes tell us that the cowl is the face of the plane, and going on the idea that you only have one chance to make a good first impression, you better make sure the face of your plane looks it's best. Josh Bixler shows a simple yet very effective way of making sure you line your cowl up perfectly while Josh Scott breaks out some helpful colloquialisms. With some simple materials that you likely have on hand, you'll be able to mount the cowl right the the first time, making your plane pretty enough for that video close up. Keeping it that way will be up to you.
Once again, thanks to HobbyKing, we find the Joshes basking in the sun on an outcropping of rock in southern California instead of the cold and grey expanses of Ohio. Josh Scott introduces a little southern charm into the show. Meanwhile Josh Bixler does an excellent job explaining how different wing styles and configurations can effect flight characteristics and how with a computer radio one can use differential to compensate for these effects. Some might be reaching for their coffee while Josh B. uses terms like axial rolls, awkward angles, ailerons, and adverse yaw, and those were just the A's. Fortunately Josh S. was able to bring it all to a close with a surprisingly thorough summary of the episodes lesson.
The listeners have spoken, and Flite Test listened. The Joshes have forgone the beautiful beach settings, and taken it to the desert this week to test out the HobbyKing Fiberglass Fox. Josh Bixler set this plane up to fly fast, adding an oversized motor, and all around metal gear servos. Expectations were high, and they cut the description short, and launched the plane. This is guaranteed to be the fastest flight in flite test history. Josh Scott got a huge boost this episode, coming out ahead in flying skills, with Josh B. admitting that Josh S. had "longer flights, and better landings."
Josh and Josh go to their happy spot on the soap slopes of California. In what might very well be the last Hobby King sponsored show, Josh Bixler demonstrates the basics of slope soaring. The plane of choice is the Kinetic 800. Josh Scott helps with a little sink-chonized gesturing explaining the different zones around a soaring slope. There's even a few safety tips thrown in, such as do not fall off cliffs, and caution, little planes fly fast. Just remember to bring your repair tape and some bandages.
Flite Test - Weak Signals Expo Teaser
If you use a forum, or if you've read an RC aircraft Magazine, you've seen discussions about events like fly-ins, trade shows, and tournaments. This episode, join Josh and Josh as they hit some highlights at the Toledo Weak Signals Model Expo. They visit the booth of Fred's Flying Models, featuring light, rubber band, free flight models. They converse with the owner of a turbine-powered jet. And they also get some time with a well-known transmitter company. Don't miss this first installment of the Weak Signals event in Toledo!
Once again Josh and Josh talk to us from the Weak Signals Model Expo in Toledo Ohio. After a brief explanation of just what an Expo is, Josh Bixler makes it clear, there's no soft sticks here. This episode they meet Jim Bourke, and to call him the founder of RCGroups, while accurate, would be a gross understatement of this man's many endeavors. During this interview, Josh Scott confesses he enjoys vomiting. From there they meet up with Roland of EOT Models. He shows off his foam Rare Bear, and Josh Bixler lets slip that this plane will be in an upcoming review. Finally the guys talk to Bobby Watts, RC helicopter pilot, and videographer of really big fish. Big fish, with big teeth, and he's got the tale to tell. Tune in for this episode, and more, as the guys continue to bring you coverage from the Toledo Model Expo.
Hot dogs, gates to the sea, and sounds of the city, oh my. The Joshes are once again at the 57th Model Expo in Toledo Ohio, and they focus this week on aircraft that hover. Josh Scott found something he wanted to fly while speaking with Brian about his "multiarmed helicopters". Good news for the guys this week, because Ben from 3D Hobby Shop said it here, that he gives planes away to people named Josh. Which planes did they pick out? The crew reunites with their favorite RC helicopter pilot, John Coyle, as he tests the Blade MCPX for them at a nearby gymnasium. While this little heli doesn't excel at clock tocks it's very capable at several other maneuvers. Watch and listen carefully towards the end, as John challenges Josh Scott for best quote of the week.
This week we have something a little different. No reviews, no events, no tips, just a small bet between friends. Is it possible to build a foam airplane, for under a hundred dollars, that can fly faster than a hundred miles an hour? Josh Bixler is sure that his wrinkled tape covered foam box with wings can succeed with speed. Josh Scott weighs the options and looks at the red flying brick with doubt. The challenge has been set, rules have been drafted, and the consequences have been decided. Who wins, who loses, and who will be looking a little different in the next episode? Watch and find out.
This teaser is is aptly named. This short clip will leave you wanting more. For those who have been to SEFF, you'll be wishing you were back at the green expanse known as Hodges Field. For those that haven't been, it will leave you making plans and saving money, to find yourself in Americus Georgia this one magical week in April next year. Check out these selected scenes from this year's event, the largest all electric flight festival, SEFF 2011!
Did Chad forget to pay the heating bill? No, That's just Mr. Bixler's way of trying to circumvent his end of the bargain. This week we see Josh Bixler like you've never seen him before, as they discuss a combat plane, the FunBat from Bloodymicks.com. This simple, well designed foam plane is available in a variety of formats. The temptation to put this combat flyer to the test was too much for a few of the crew members. Losing one competition wasn't enough to keep Josh B down. Oh no, he decided to challenge his boss, Chad to a round of streamer combat. Watch this episode, to see what Mr. Bixler will be wearing next week.
Here's the episode many of you have been waiting for. The Joshes traveled to the broad green expanse of Hodges Hobbies to bring you the sights, sounds, and people of the largest all electric rc flying event known as SEFF. Between exciting clips of the flying at the event, Josh and Josh interview an interesting cross section of the people at an event like this. They talk to folks ranging from a couple of show fans, a builder with his martian spacecraft, to a designer of large flying wings made of foam, as well as the editor of Model Aviation, the magazine of the AMA. Join Josh and Josh in this first of several episodes as they mix and mingle with the best ingredient of any airshow, the guests, the vendors, the pilots, and the hosts.
This episode the Joshes return you to the pristine field of Hodges Hobbies, home of the annual event known as SEFF. Josh Scott is excited, as he gets to bark at a mutt of a plane, while Josh Bixler interviews Sean from Hitec about the new Dogfighter aircraft from Multiplex. Next they speak with Jim T. Graham. Even with Jim's easy smile, and friendly demeanor, Josh Scott still ends up feeling threatened by him. In the final segment, the guys talk to Chris Klick, owner of RiteWing.com. If you've ever been interested in what makes a Ritewing different than any other wing, Chris gives a great overview of some of the special features he's engineered into his planes. So, do something that the Joshes couldn't, grab a mountain dew, open your laptop, and enjoy a rocking chair on porch somewhere, while watching this episode of Flite Test.
Josh and Josh continue to experience the largest all electric rc flying event as they bring you the third installment from SEFF 2011. Josh Bixler speaks to Mark Murdock from geobat.com while Josh Scott discusses his plans to teach squirrels to fly UFOs. Next the guys speak with James from Millennium RC. Josh Scott got to bark, while Josh Bixler seems to have two left hands. In the third segment the guys speak with Jason Cole from Hobby Lobby. They get a close look at a new product, a 3D jet. They conclude this episode with a sneak peak at this planes capabilities.
In this episode, the Joshes give us an extensive update on some of the behind the scenes goings ons as well as addressing some of the comments they receive online. They speak about adding some new elements to the show, including more challenge based episodes. Next they address the fact that, while many might find it hard to believe, Josh Scott does not know everything about RC. Also, Josh Bixler teaches folks how to use their media player. Next up is an exciting announcement, HobbyKing releases a new plane, a first for the store, a RTF. Dadde, the professional Sweedish Slapper shows off his skills, while the Joshes acknowledge that not everybody loves them. Speaking of love, the love that the Joshes share, is that of friends, a bromance at best.
Josh Bixler was in the unusual role of support, instead of lead for this review. Josh Scott showed that he learned quite a bit about the plane while he had it in his possession, and demonstrates this while explaining some of the plusses and minus of this aircraft. The review was followed by Josh S putting the plane into the air, and returning it, for the most part, safely to the ground. A crooked mustache makes for an easy fix.
This week the Joshes talk about trumpets and fishing? Horns and rods are mentioned but what they're referring to is control horns, and control rods. Josh Bixler shows a couple different styles of control horns, tips and techniques on how to install them properly, and explains the importance of proper alignment of your horns and rods. Josh Scott contributes this week with a musical accompaniment, as well as an excellent demonstration of a few control rod bend examples. Chad, we have some good news, and some bad news for you. The good news is you don't have to do dishes tonight...
This week Flite Test finally releases it's super secret, long withheld, review of the HobbyKing Fokker Triplane. This plane has been teasing us from the background of other episodes for some time now. Josh and Josh give the low down on this not so PNP airplane. They give you the tips on what to fix to make it a puppy dog (Josh Scott, insert ARF here...) of a park flyer. Josh Bixler takes it for a test flight at the end of the show. Considering it has no canopy to lose, this should be one of his best on camera flights yet, right?
In this episode Josh bixler is flying solo?! Where's Josh Scott?! Josh B. and Fred Provost aka Flying Monkey, interview Mac Hodges, owner of the B-29 and Hodges Hobbies in Andersonville Georgia. Mac walks Josh B. and Flying Monkey, around the special B-29, complete with the coveted X-1 Bell, explaining the amazing aircraft. Watch this episode to see Mac fly the B-29 like a 3D Pro!
In this episode the Joshes are joined by David Windestal to introduce you to the world of multi-rotor craft. These aircraft are quickly growing in popularity in part for their odd looks, ease of flying, and abilities as a camera/FPV platform. David shows us the basics of his tricopter, while touching briefly on the topic of quadcopters. Josh Scott experiences a little tricopter envy, until he breaks out "his" craft. The show concludes with an FPV ride on David's tricopter, and a crash assessment. Tune in to see what damage was caused.
In this episode the Joshes are joined by David Windestal talking about 5 tips to a happy tricopter. These aircraft are quickly growing in popularity in part for their odd looks, ease of flying, and abilities as a camera/FPV platform. David shows us a list a tips and tricks for his tricopter, while touching briefly on the topic of quadcopters. The show continues top help you see the tips to a happy tricopter.
Warthog, Warthog, Warthog! This week the guys review the HobbyKing A-10 Warthog. While with this plane "there are no worries", there were a few points to inspect before putting it in the air. Josh Bixler explains the areas that they found needed attention, while Josh Scott addresses the planes proportions. They then bring the plane out for a test flight, and are joined by David Windestal and his FPV tricopter, adding an aerial perspective to the show.
This episode we have a return appearance by David Windestall, also known as Dadde on the internet forums. David joins the Joshes to help explain a confusing topic, antennas, specifically the ones used for FPV. David goes into great detail about the pluses and minuses of a few different designs of antennas. They also speak about some designs you can build yourself. If you've flown FPV, or are interested in giving it a try, you won't want to miss this episode!
The Bixler Build. Although Josh S. still envies Bixler for having his own plane, in this episode of Flite Test He helps build the Bixler. Josh S. reviews the plane giving us the positives, and the negitives. The Josh'es go to fly the bixler, oh wait! I guess you'll have to wait. Tune in next time to see what Josh S. thinks about the bixler flying expirience.
This week the Joshes return, with the flight review we were denied last episode. Josh Bixler hand launches the Bixler plane, for a review flight from, wait, this has to be a typo, Josh Scott? Yes, Josh Scott takes the new Bixler plane for a spin and does a great job flying it from a beginner's perspective. Josh Bixler walks us through some of the main points of the plane while Josh S. concentrates on flying his circuits. A little disaster seemed eminent when it is accidentally flown into the sun's glare, tune in to see if a Bixler Plane Repair episode is in order.
In this episode the Josh's talk about Care Bears? NO WAY! Josh and Josh talk about the bigger and better Rare Bear from Roland at eotmodels.com. The two review the plane while having a little mixup with the name. Watch this episode to see how it flys... Or flew.
Remember the Rare Bear? In the last episode the Josh's reviewed the Rare Bear, with a slight mishap. In this episode the Josh's try to repair the Rare Bear to fly again. Tune in to see whether or not they get it flying and who knows for how long.
Put away your deep woods bug spray, this is one mosquito that you'll want buzzing around you at the flying field. This week the Joshes review the HobbyKing Mosquito. They give a brief indoor description, with a tip for those who have rough fields. They quickly head outside to do an in air demonstration. Josh Scott is NOT ready for this plane. Josh Bixler explains the nuances of flying this plane while taking it around the field in some very scale pattern flights. If you're thinking about picking up this twin engine aircraft, you'll want to watch this video first!
Take off you canopy and get in the Cockpit of the Mosquito! In this episode watch as Josh and Josh install a FPV system on the Mosquito, complete with panorama. The Joshes explain how we built it, followed by the flight from David Windestal. Check out this video to see the amazing footage!
In this episode of Flite Test David Windestal takes on expert pilot Josh Bixler in a Bomb Drop Challenge! This isn't an ordinary challenge. This is a test to see who the best pilot will be in the end. Watch this episode to see who wins!
Bombs away! Take cover! In this episode Flite Test shows you how to build a bomb! Well, maybe not the bomb but deffinately the bomb drop! Josh Scott wants to blow things up, but Bixler keeps him level headed. Watch this episode to build your own bomb drop!
In this episode Josh Bixler and David Windestal review the Ventus! Without the controls, Josh Bixler talks us through the plane's flying tendencies, while David hunts for thermals! Did someone forget to give Josh Scott the memo that we were filming? Tune in to this episode to see the Ventus!
Have you ever thrown your plane straight into the ground, or wished you had an extra hand on your transmitter when launching? Well in this episode, Josh and Josh talk a little about the different ways to hand launch planes that don't have landing gear. David Windestal also demonstrates how to hand launch a wing! Tune in to learn how to properly hand launch YOUR plane!
Hey, remember the Cessna with boots? Well this Cessna doesn't have boots, but it does have an awesome scale appearance. In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh review the Balsa Cessna! Together they discuss the positives and negatives, of this amazing little plane, while Josh Scott shows off his drawing skills. Watch this episode to learn more!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh talk about flaring. Josh Bixler shows Josh Scott how to flare and the different applications that flaring can be used for. Josh Scott tries to flare and to much surprise demonstrates it perfectly! Watch this episode to learn the little trick called, flaring.
Here is our next challenge! The boys bring out the trampoline yet again to put their flying skills to the ultimate test! But this time, there is a catch, and the challenge might not be so easy! Who will win the battle of flying low?
Ahhh, the AR Drone. With many other reviews, tips and home made videos floating around YouTube, let us see what the Flite Test boys have to say about it. Let's take a little trip back in time to frostier climates, and watch as Josh and Josh do the much anticipated review of the AR Drone. And hey, you might even learn how to save a few pennies on your purchase!
I had flown this route before. This time I setup the ground station in a different spot. Oooops!
Ever wonder how the guys from Flite Test get all that gorgeous FPV footage? Well, here is the episode that explains it all.
Do you fans ever think that we do to much talking? Well in this episode, we tried to fix that. This is a montage of all of our favorite clips, flying footage, epic moments, and other highlights from all of us at Flite Test.
Well well well, it's our 100th episode! Celebrate with us as we fly FPV and and see who is the better pilot at popping balloons!
Look out everybody! This is part two of the balloon pop CHALLENGE! Watch as Josh Scott takes on Josh Bixler head to head!
Have you ever flown your RC plane right into a tree? Or onto a roof? Well... we have. And in this episode, we will show you the many different ways of retrieving your planes... as "safely" as possible.
Check out how a special video on how we "retrieved" the Balsa Cessna out of our tree. Dear wives of RC... this one's for you. ;)
There's something very scary about this episode of Flite Test. In this Episode watch as Josh and Josh build the Frankenplane! This scary plane not only performs amazing but it also looks cool too! Watch this episode to see it come ALIVE!
Flite Test was created for people passionate about RC flight. Our hope is to create a show for the people that build and fly planes and helicopters as a hobby. They are the dreamers and engineers that get a thrill from the first hand launch of a maiden flight. The show will personify the veteran and the beginner alike giving them a chance to share common experiences with others, in turn, enhancing the RC community. The goal is to develop a creative outlet that allows us to work in our passion daily. Flite Test is designed to cater to the audience. It has just enough humor, technology and information to appeal to the RC flight crowd as a whole. We hope to empower, entertain and educate as we move forward with quality content.
Remember our Bomb Drop episode? Well this time we're kicking it up a notch! Watch as Josh, Josh and Chad try to hit a target with a motor-less plane via FPV! Josh Scott isn't the most optimistic, but in the end lets hope Chad prevails!
This is the unedited guided bomb version 03 footage from the FPV Guided Bomb episode.
It's time to put the physics of flight to the ultimate test. Can the Flite Test boys get a cinder block to lift off of the ground? We're using an electric motor that has 15 lbs. of thrust and the cinder block weighs 39 lbs. alone. The whole plane weighs about 49 lbs. The challenge was to create a super efficient airframe that would fly this much weight with as little energy as possible.
Have you ever seen Gyros on a heli? Well in this episode of Flite Test the two Josh's put a gyro on a plane! Watch as Josh Bixler puts the Rare Bear to the test with a gyro!
Well here it is. We listen to our viewers and everyone wants to know what FPV system we use. In this episode, we talk about our FPV gear as well as show you how it works. If you haven't tried FPV yet, you don't know what your missing out on.
RC Planes are becoming very popular due to the implementation of smaller and more powerful LiPo batteries and brushless motors. Flite Test explores the principles of flight through experimentation in a backyard-engineer sort of way. Josh Bixler and Joshua Scott spend each week creating challenges, tips and projects for your enjoyment. Radio control planes and helicopters have become the perfect platform to enable anyone to dabble in the science and mystery of flight. Weather it's a large flying machine, the smallest of indoor models or just plain weird... we're interested! And it's our mission to share what we learn with you with our weekly episodes.
Have you ever crashed your plane at the flying field and haven't had the tools or parts to get it back up in the air? Well in this episode of Flite Test, you'll see what the Flite Test crew takes with them! Maybe you'll get some new ideas for your crash kit!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh, Josh and Chad try something new. No, the plane isn't broken down, and no we didn't loose the motor. This plane is a glider that we tow via FPV! Watch this episode to see how we did it, and how you can too!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh review the new Hobbyking flying wings! The Bonzi and the Tek Sumo are two very awesome planes, So watch the review and tell us what YOU think.
In this episode of Flite Test, we talk to Josh Scott about the making of the show and how it got started! Watch to hear more!
In this episode of Flite Test, we talk to Josh Bixler about the making of the show and how it got started! Watch to hear more!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh try something new! They try to put rudders on a flying wing! Will it work? Watch this episode to see if it works!
Watch this episode of Flite Test so see what is in our very near future!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh show us a great new tool from Hobbyking. It's called an anamom... an annymo... uuhhh. Just watch the episode. Josh and Josh will tell you what it is.
Help us design the flying box. Post your ideas on our forum...
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh break stuff! This is no ordinary challenge. This challenge is the for the fans! Watch as Josh and Josh play for people of the forum! Maybe you'll get a chance to be in a challenge, and win!
In this very scary episode of Flite Test we build something that will shock your neighbors and scare your wife! Watch this episode to see what we did and how we did it!
Bixler, Chad and Dadde decide to make some use use of the RC Flying Cool Ghoul. They travel to the closest parking lot to share fear and joy with the locals... well mostly joy.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh teach us how to build planes out of foil? Well maybe not, but they do explain airfoils pretty well. Watch this to learn more.
In this episode of Flite Test, watch as the team shows you an amazing aircraft built from scratch! This isn't a plane, and this isn't a helicopter. Its an R/C Avatar Gunship!
Flite Test has another sponsor! In this episode Josh and Josh compete with the HobbyZone Champ.
Balance Your Props!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh, Josh and David have a holiday project for us! This is one lucky Thanksgiving turkey, who will be enjoying his last flight! Watch this episode to see how it turns out!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh fly a Beast! Although this beast may be very small, it has a lot of bang for the buck! Watch this episode to see all that this little Beast has to offer!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh, Josh and David show us two new planes exclusive to HobbyKing. These Fun Fighters have been upgraded with some serious power. Watch to see how they perform in the air!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh review our first nitro powered plane form Horizon Hobby! This P-51 Mustang not only sounds amazing with it's nitro motor, but it's a great trainer that can grow with you! Watch this episode to see more!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh talk about Vampires! This EDF jet is an amazing plane. Watch this episode to see how it flies and what the team thought about it!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh teach us how to land on a simulator, and on a real runway. This is a very helpful episode for beginner pilots. Watch this episode to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh, Josh, and David fly the Durafly Micros! Watch as David challenges Bixler to a slap bet, while Scott has a shocking surprise for both of them.
Chad and David discuss a simple way to improve your scratch building experience.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh show us how to fly a plane on water! Not only did we bring back the Super Cub, but we also gave it floats! Watch this episode to learn about taking off and landing on the water.
In this episode of Flite Test, watch as the team puts two rival batteries to the test. Which one will will shed light on the situation? Watch this episode to find out.
In this episode of Flite Test watch as Josh and Josh show us some really cool products that they thought you might like!
In this episode we dive into an old Futaba 72mHz transmitter to give it new life! Watch as Josh, Josh and David summarize what it takes to do this. Afterwards, if you feel motivated, you can dig out your old transmitter to start hacking, drilling, and soldering with David's how-to tutorial below. And if you're still looking for more, we added a link to Paul Bitmatta's step-by-step video below that!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh travel indoors to Geneva Ohio, to review the HobbyKing Gee Bee R3. This is an amazing flying fantasy plane! Watch this episode to hear more.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh review the monster size EPO P-47 Thunderbolt 1600mm. This giant P-47 flies amazing, and is extremely detailed. Watch this episode to see more!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh talk about amphibians! This ICON A5 is an amazing plane, that is also very versatile, on land or water. Watch this episode to see more!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh show us the P-47 with flaps. Watch as the team talk about the benefit of flaps and how to use them.
The E-Flite Scimitar from Horizon Hobby is finally here! In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh review the E-Flite Scimitar! This amazing plane is built tough, and is made for high G maneuvers, and crazy aerobatics.
In this episode of Flite Test, the team takes an ordinary T-28 Trojan from Horizon Hobby, and gives it some bling! Watch as Josh and Josh show you how they custom fit retracts for this already amazing plane.
In this episode of Flite Test, Chad and David give us a fast tip on setting your throttle end pionts, and also how to change the direction of your motor. Watch to learn more!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh talk about the Radian from Horizon Hobby, and the Radian Pro! Both are awesome planes with very versatile features. Watch as Josh and Josh compare the two planes, and see how they fly.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh talk about Mikey's FPV v3. This plane is an extremely well build plane, perfect for FPV, as well as a slow flying trainer. Watch this video to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh do a conversion! Watch as the Flite Test team convert this P-47 glow plane, to electric. Not only does this plane fly amazing, it's more efficient than before. Watch this video to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test, watch as Josh Bixler walks us step by step, through building Mikeys FPV v3. This scratch build is a great FPV platform, and also a great slow flying trainer. Watch to learn how to build your own!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh talk about donuts? Watch as the team demonstrates how a RX works, and where to place them in your plane, for the best possible reception.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh Scott interviews Peter, who designed his very own X-19. Watch this episode to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh fly the Dynamic-S. Not only does this plane look great in the air, but it also flies amazing. Watch this episode to see what the team thought of this 'warm liner' glider.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh choose their heli path. Watch as the two push their limits as pilots and see what heli is best for them!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh review the Fokker DR1 Scratch Build! This planes is cheap to build, easy to fly and is also great for combat with friends. Watch this episode to see more!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh talk about flying indoors! Watch as they fly the Blade MQX, and give us 5 helpful tips.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh Bixler shows us step by step, how to build the Fokker DR1 Triplane! This plane goes together very quick, is cheap to build and also very efficient when in the air. Watch this episode to learn how to build your own.
In this episode of Flite Test, watch as Josh Bixler walks Josh Scott through the correct process of performing a roll and a loop. Watch this episode to learn how to do it yourself!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh review the new Durafly Warbirds! These classic warbirds fly amazing and also have great detail. Watch this episode to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh talk about the Ultra Micro Stryker! This little plane is very fast and very resilient. Watch as Josh Bixler challenges Chris to see who's the better pilot. Watch this episode to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh fly the Nutballs! These planes are very easy to fly, and cheap to build. Watch this episode to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh review the HobbyZone Stratos. This plane has loads of added functionality to help a beginner pilot like Josh Scott to fly with ease. Watch this episode to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh Walks us through the Nutball scratch build. This plane is very cheap to build and flies great. Watch this episode to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh review the GeeBee R2! This ultra micro is an amazing plane, despite the bad reputation. It can go fast and also handle an amazing amount of wind, thanks to the AS3X. Watch this video to see more!
In this episode of Flite Test Chad and David tell us about Control Linkages. Watch this Fast Tip to learn more.
Durafly Warbirds take flight in this special video montage!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh show us one of the different methods to demonstrate the performance envelope of a plane! Watch as they use the Spektrum STI Module and the Stryker!
In this episode of Flite Test, we get the viewer involved! In this interactive episode Josh and Josh walk us through how to choose the right prop for you motor! Simply click the prop or the link below, and see what your outcome is!
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh show us a special way to save your aircraft from an in flight failure! This neat little trick is simple to build and also very cheap. Watch this episode to learn how to build your own parachute for your plane.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh show us how to measure thrust! Watch as they explain the concept behind what they built, and what they learned!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh talk about mixing! Watch as the team walks us through the process of mixing with 3 different Spektrum transmitters! Watch this video to see how to do it yourself.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh show us a really cool project. Have you ever seen a plane with a tail that wiggles? Watch as they show us the articulating fuselage that they installed on the Gumby, all with HobbyKing parts!
In this Flite Test Fast Tip, Chad and David talk about different types of foam, and also, what glues you can use on each type of foam.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh, Josh, and Chad teach us about Intermediate FPV! Cloverleaf antennas, GoPro Cameras, and a new pair of Fat Shark goggles really help Josh Scott fly FPV. Watch to see more.
Today class, we learn about the wonders of hot glue! Chad and David sure are excited, so humor them and watch them talk about their favorite thing in the world.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh, Josh and Chad show us a fun way to to use corrugated plastic? Watch as the team builds a plane that is meant to take a hit! Watch this episode to see more!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh fly the Spy Hawk FPV! Traditionally, First Person Flying has been complex and only available to those who could build from scratch and know how to solder. With the new SpyHawk FPV all the hard work is done. It's a commercially available RTF FPV system.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh talk about the Rad Jet! Not only are they reviewing the 800mm, but also the 420mm! Watch as they put them through the test.
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In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh show us the EDF FPV! This is an EDF jet that we made FPV! We also made our video receiver and plane transmitter into one unit! Watch this episode to see what we did and how we did it.
In this episode of Flite Test Chad updates us on some of the new things going on with Flite Test and also response to some of our viewers.
In this episode of Flite Test, the team makes a blender fly? Watch as the team shows us their scratch built blender plane! Not only does this plane fly, but it also makes fresh fruit smoothies in the air! Watch this episode to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh show us the F-22 Raptor! With prop-and-slot, foam construction, and hobbyking electronics, the Raptor flies amazing! Watch to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh bixler walks us step by step on building your own F-22 Raptor! This plane is very simple to build, very easy to fly, and also has great trainer tendencies. Watch to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test watch as Chad and David demonstrate how to properly install your prop! Watch this Fast Tip to learn more.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh talk about the simple quad. This quad is easy to build, with simple build materials, and affordable parts from hobbyking. Watch this video to see how we did it!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh Bixler walks us through, step by step, on how to program your HK Quad Controller! This video is made to take the intimidation out of multi-rotors. Watch this instructional video to hear more.
In this episode of Flite Test, we follow up with Josh Bixler as he shows us how to install the HK Quad Board, that we previously programmed, into a copter!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh go more in depth on the Will It Blender Episode, Parts, Specs and Problem Areas. Give us your opinion on how to make it better!
In this episode of Flite Test, Chad talks about the humble beginnings of Flite Test, and where he wants it to go in the future. Watch to see deleted scenes, footage that never aired, and maybe a sneak peak at some of our future episodes!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh review the Twin Twirls! Watch as they explain the flying characteristics, and then go fly! These planes are great trainers, and also fly amazing. Watch this video to see more.
Did you love the Twin Twirl Review? Well you're in luck! In this episode of Flite Test Josh Bixler walks us through, step-by-step, on how to build the Twin Twirl! Although it may be a tad bit intimidating to build, Josh simplifies is easy steps, while giving you some added tips along the way! Watch this episode to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh talk about the Candy Plane. Watch as they explain how to make your own drop mechanism, for multiple types of air craft, to drop candy for all! But please, SAFETY FIRST!
In this episode of Flite Test Josh Scott tries to sabotage Josh Bixler by messing with his trim tabs! Watch as Josh Bixler demonstrates how to effectively and easily trim your 4 channel plane in the air. Watch to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh review the HobbyKing Durafly SE5a! This plane flies amazing with its scale look, rigid construction and classic barnstorming acrobatics. Watch to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test, Josh and Josh respond to some comments, tell us whats in the future, and also share some cool opportunities for YOU as the viewer. Watch to see more.
Multirotors can be very useful. Imagine a quad-copter combined with a big shelf. Meet the H-Quad. We didn't invent it, but Josh Bixler sure built a good one. It's not quite as aerobatic as an 'X' or '+' quad, however... it sure can haul a lot of FPV crap! Functional multirotors are gaining popularity, so we were certain this would be a worth while build. This heavy lifter has lots of space and a great layout to get your camera gear way out front.
Have you watched the H-Quad Review? Well, in this episode we break down the H-Quad, from start to finish. This frame is not only a very stable platform, but it also is extremely versatile. Watch to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test, watch as Josh and Josh review the Micro Quad. This Quad is very stable for its small appearance, and also very affordable. Watch to see more.
In this episode of Flite Test Josh and Josh continue with the topic of swappable air frames and introduce the Delta. Designed with a KF airfoil step for lift, this Delta offers no other vertical stabilization. This means you can do rolls, loops, basic aerobatics and inverted flight!
Chad takes a moment to update us with the details of some new website search features, sponsorship, and the Flite Test mission statement!
Learn to build a swappable Delta wing! This Delta is designed for taking that next step in your RC flying offering the ability to do rolls, loops, inverted flight and more! The third installment in the swappable airframes series is this Delta wing, designed with a unique KF airfoil step design. The KF step on this Delta is created with a folding technique that will offer for a clean scratch built design!
The Durafly Zephyr V-70... Yep, we got it! From the super compressed EPO foam body construction, carbon and fiberglass reinforcement to the bi-lateral EDF intakes and V-tail design, the Zephyr is a very unique foamy!
Flying a tail heavy plane is a bad idea! RC planes work like a fulcrum, a little weight in the tail equals a lot of weight in terms of CG (Center of Gravity) and balance. So the further back the weight is from the CG the more leverage it will create and the more unbalanced your RC plane will be. In this episode of Flite Test, we put a bunch of weight on the tail of the plane to show the extreme effects of a tail heavy plane.
The Parrot AR Drone 2.0 is here! We talk about what's included with this wifi controlled quadcopter and test out some of the flying options and other improvements available on the Parrot AR Drone 2.0.
The i86 is not only a stabilization board, but a multi-rotor control board! Featuring a 4-bit DIP-Switch for multi copter type and flight mode selection. With a flip of a DIP, you can go from aero copter to a quad copter, and more! We mounted the board on our Multiplex Twinstar II for this episode!
Throttle mixing is something that can really improve your flying experience, but most people don't do it. Let's say you have a plane that flies great but has a few flaws, like with our Retro Pioneer which takes a nose dive whenever you chop the throttle. Well, throttle mixing can correct this issue!
The FT Flyer is a scratch built air frame designed specifically for our 'swappable fuselage' series. More details in in the write up on our website. The other wings in this series include the Nutball and Delta. In this episode, Josh goes through a step by step build plan and shows you how to make your own modified BluDart that we call The FT Flyer!
Flying inverted is generally not something to sustain without some skill. But in this Flite Tip, we're going to show you the basic principles of inverted flight and teach you a few tips and tricks to ensure that you'll have a safe fun time trying it yourself!
Ohio Huckfest 2012 King 50 Champion Joe Smith shared with us a little about what the fail safe power distribution of his giant scale RC plane The 103" Extra 300 SC. The Ohio Huckfest is an annual giant scale rc airplane event held in Youngstown, Ohio.
Arron Bates, product developer and team pilot for 3DHobbyShop talks with us about his custom designed air brake system. On location at the 2012 Ohio Huckfest we have a chance to learn more about Arron's giant scale 50cc Extra 330SC and see it's maiden flight!
We'd like to start off by saying thank you, to the viewers who have made the Flite Test community what it is today! We have all kinds of great things planned in the future, but none of it would be possible without your support! As we move forward, we wanted to update you on the plans and products that we are rolling out to help generate revenue so we can continue to offer you free, unbiased programming and great RC flying content.
Got hanger rash!? aka: scratches and dings. Instead of repainting your RC flyer, you can simply "weather your plane" and give it a realistic distressed look with some paint and charcoal!
Many multirotors suffer from vibration. Lasers can help you visually see the vibration that your motors and props are creating on your R/C plane or multirotor. By reflecting a laser off of a mirror that's attached to your plane or multirotor you can easily see and and correct unbalanced props!
Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge with RC Multirotors? ...only on Flite Test! Our friend Giacomo, the creator of upaper.com, joins us today for a radio controlled challenge. We setup a giant tic-tac-toe board, we also have a nice selection of quad-copters, hexi-copter, multirotor copters to choose from. The goal, land 3 in a row and win!
Josh and Josh take some time to remember some past episodes as they 'try' to clean up the Flite Test workshop to make room for some new RC flyers!
The original EPO Foam flyer, The Bixler, has a new brother... The Bixler 2! Featuring a larger wingspan optional pre-hinged flaps and more! Great for FPV and Advanced FPV, The Bixler 2 has been designed to improve the original and offer different flying option with some of the changes.
In this Director's Update Chad shares some tips for posting to the FliteTest.com Website. He also shares a few authors on the site that are worth checking out!
The Futaba T8FG Super (Super 8) transmitter is here, and it is super! It's been upgraded with more channels, gyro menu support, Custom VPP settings and more! This transmitter can be setup to fly your scratch built, park flyer, hexicopter, helicopter, multirotor, 3D Large Scale, and well, you get the idea!
The FT Bloody Wonder!? A cross between the Bloody Micks' FunBat and the Sig Wonder. We made ours with a swappable fuselage powered by a 28-26A 1200kv / 250w motor from HobbyKing. We built two of these planes and figured we'd have a combat challenge!
The Heli-Max 1SQ, it's the tiniest quadcopter we've ever reviewed! It's so small, it's even smaller than something slightly bigger!
Many viewers ask us how we hang our planes. In this Fast Tip, Chad and Josh share some cheap and easy tricks you can do to safely store your RC airplane.
The Blender RC plane had a baby!... Wait, no... two babies! Twins! We review the smaller scratch built version of the original Blender biplane, the Baby Blender. Designed with both a swappable fuselage and a conventional (non-swappable) design!
The Baby Blender Biplane is a smaller version of the original large scale Blender RC airplane and it's also the 4th installment of the swappable fuselage series!
What better way to start the week off than with a challenge... an FPV challenge! Josh and Chad compete in a dart drop target challenge. Flying FPV, the RC pilot to drop the most flag darts in the target wins! They are flying for a flitetest.com author!
Thrust angle is a very important and very overlooked element of RC flight. Chad and Josh go over some of the more common thrust angle setups and show what to look for when adjusting thrust angle.
On location from MAPS Air Museum, Josh and Chad update you about how you can help with upcoming Flite Test projects!
Here's an easy way to add landing gear to almost any RC airplane! Josh and Josh share one of many ways you can add landing gear as well as how to make your own wheels!
We've never really shared how to setup a basic FPV camera kit, so here you go!
Flyzone, RC Logger, MicroAces and Horizon sent some great stuff! Thanks to viewers like you for contacting distributors and manufacturers!
The FT Bloody Wonder is the newest addition to the Flite Test Swappable Series! Inspired by Bloody Mick's FUNBAT and the Sig Wonder, the FT Bloody Wonder is a fast, fun, combat flyer made from a low cost of ADAMS foam board! (aka: dollar tree foam board)
It's windy out here today but we've decided to make the most of it and setup an RC airplane flying challenge! We've got the scratch built Baby Blenders and we've setup the trampoline for a fun spot landing challenge!
We had the chance to attend the 9th Annual JR Indoor Electric Festival. The indoor event was held at the Four Seasons Golf Dome in Columbus, Ohio!
The Cloverleaf Antenna is a Circular Polarized Antenna designed to be a great option for transmitting your FPV video signal. This Flite Tip explains the correct setup that you need for the best FPV flying experience!
We had a chance to talk with the guys from Model Plane Foam about their specially design EPF foam, which is made specifically for... model planes!
We had the chance to talk with Kurt Gornek of 2 Brothers Hobby and he shared the mobile App that they have made available called RC Flight Source.
Dynamic Foamy creates laser cut profile foam kit airplanes. They offer over 60 models including their new Micro Airliners, the EF 2000, and much more!
You've been asking for an FPV swappable fuselage, so we thought we'd bring back the Fowl Flyer! A smaller foam board version of the original. This scratch built cargo flyer is designed to fit with your swappable fuselage!
The Fowl Flyer Swappable, a scratch built foam board swappable fuselage FPV cargo RC airplane! The 6th installment to the Swappable Series, this foam flyer is designed with a large cargo area, as well as custom FPV mounting area in the nose!
Our FENIX 150 RC airplane is fixed with a DIY servo-driven GoPro mount that's linked into the Fatshark AttitudeSD giving us a truly unique head tracking FPV experience!
The new GoPro3 is smaller, lighter, and more powerful! But the video plug is bigger than ever! David and Christian have a Fast Tip about a DIY option for you to make your own lightweight composite video out cable!
The FT Old Fogey (Old Timer) swappable! 3 Channel scratch build foam board airplane designed with the swappable fuselage. A fun, easy to fly foam board ariplane featuring an under cambered polyhedral wing!
The Old Fogey foam board scratch built airplane is the latest additional to the Flite Test Swappable Fuselage Series! This old timer is designed after the classic RC airplane called the Buzzard Bombshell, this homemade plane features a polyhedral wing design that offers some very unique flying characteristics!
The Flyzone DHC-2 Beaver is available as a RTF (ready-to-fly) and TX-R (Transmitter-ready) versions! In this review, we go over some of the features of this powerful RC airplane and check out some of it's flying characteristics!
The Heli-Max AXE 100 CP is available as a RTF and TX-R version. Comes fully assembled and features a flybarless design allowing it to maneuver great in small indoor areas!
The ArduPilot Mega 2.5 (APM 2.5) is a complete open source autopilot system that allows you to turn any radio controlled fixed, rotary wing or multirotor vehicle (even cars and boats) into a fully autonomous vehicle; capable of performing programmed GPS missions with waypoints and more!
Here's an ultra cheap DIY pan and tilt setup made with spare parts, wood, tape and of course... hot glue! A simple design that is servo driven and allows you to have pan and tilt movement for your FPV camera on your RC flyer.
Microaces are micro profile-scale kit warbird replica's. Each of these RC airplane kits are designed to replicate an actual aircraft flown in history! We test fly and review these highly detailed Depron Aero airframe profile kits.
What do you get when you mix an EPO Parkjet Mkll RC plane and an Estes rocket engine? A rocket plane of course!
The Open Source Remote Control (OSRC) isn't a transmitter, and it's not a receiver, it's an open source remote control system! The OSRC offers FPV capabilities, digitally encoded self-moving gimbals, additional module components and more!
The Quadshot is a flying wing that is designed to be flown as a quadcopter or as an airplane (flying wing) and it can transition between either flying style in mid-flight! In this episode, we review this unique creation from Transition Robotics, Inc. and take it for a test flight indoors and outdoors!
Josh and David take some time to respond to viewer questions! They talk about controlling your radio thumbs or pinch, taking care of your lipo battery numbers on your motor, best crash stories, GoPro FPV setup preferences, their favorite airplanes and more!
Eric shows off his modified Align T-Rex 700E helicopter which has been equipped with a PhotoShip ONE 2x Pan/Tilt DSLR Camera Gimbal.
Learn how to solder thick gauge wire properly with today's Fast Tip!
We get a lot of questions regarding our video equipment used to create the Flite Test web series. Today, Chad talks about the DSLR cameras, lights and studio setup!
Josh and David take some time to respond to viewer questions! They talk about tricopters, quadcopters, H-quads, T-copters, scratch builds, Giant Scale RC, servos, and more!
What do you get when you combine a Tricopter and a Diana F+ Lomo camera? You get the Lomo-Copter!
Josh and David go over some basic information for choosing the best frequencies and power for your FPV platform.
Arron Bates stops by to fly his Large Scale 100CC gas airplane. He shares some tips and shows off some impressive tricks!
We are excited to announce the Flite Test Speed Build Swappable Kits in our web store! These are RC airplane kits, laser cut from foam board. Designed directly from our scratch build swappables.
Chad and David answer questions about the anti-drone laws, upcoming projects, tips about propellers and more!
Josh shares the basic setup for connecting the electronics in your FT Speed Build Kits or any other electric scratch build aircraft.
The wait is over, after many requests, today we review FT 3D Swappable! With the help of Arron Bates, we take a look at our latest scratch build swappable, the FT 3D.
Learn how to scratch build your very own foam board 3D FT RC Airplane. This is an advanced swappable plane, featuring full airfoil tapered wings.
We teamed up with Time Warner Cable's Connect a Million Minds program and held a workshop on aircraft control surfaces, teaching kids some principles of flight at the Greater Stark County Urban League.
We take a ride on the Goodyear Blimp and learn more about how this "lighter than air" airship works! The adventure inspired David to customize his own RC Blimp too!
With the popularity of our speed build (scratch build) kits, Chad wanted to share some fast tips on control surfaces for your scratch built RC aircraft!
A Vampire Mk6 modified with a real working EDF afterburner! Powered with butane and ignited with parts from a stun gun, David attempts to fly this EPO foam RC airplane with real flames shooting out of the exhaust tube!
The FT Baby Blender (Version 2) is an updated version of our original foam board scratch build! We took input from you (our viewers) and redesigned this scratch build/ speed build kit with added strength, better flight characteristics, and a much easier build experience!
The J*Scott is a custom made foam board RC scratch build from FliteTest.com author ExAir!
David and Chad answer questions and discuss David's 'FPV to Space and Back' project, as well as upcoming projects, website articles and more!
The FT Spitfire is a swappable airplane that we'll be featuring very soon! Watch Josh maiden the 2nd version of David's foam board scratch build prototype.
The Dream-Flight Alula, the original forward-swept "fly anywhere" R/C glider! The Flite Test crew take a look at this "urban glider"
Balancing your props is one of the most important steps you can take to ensuring your R/C multirotor or airplane flys smoothly.
Learn how to build a tricopter V2.6HV! David goes through step by step details of how to build a multirotor featuring wooden booms and a custom vibration-dampening camera tray.
The Flite Test crew teamed up for a spot landing challenge as kids from the Greater Stark County Urban League use vortex cannons to shoot down the planes!
The FT Cruiser is a twin engine foam board scratch build airplane that's also available as a speed build swappable kit!
The FT Cruiser Twin Engine Speed Build Kit is the 9th airplane available in our scratch build swappable series and is available as a scratch build airplane as well.
Learn how to build the additional Split Flaps and FPV pod for your FT Cruiser and create the electronic connections needed for twin engine setup.
The Skywalker X8 is a giant EPO foam wing designed for FPV. We review the X-8 and also try out our custom 360 degree FPV camera rig.
Josh and David talk about the custom built 360 degree FPV camera rig, answer questions, discuss their favorite transmitters, worst R/C airplanes, favorite episodes, and more!
The JA 37 Viggen EDF is a scratch built airplane hot wire cut from foam!
Dynaflite Bird of Time Sailplane featuring a 3 meter wingspan and made of fiberglass and wood. We review this glider and check out some of its flying characteristics.
Rotor Bones are multi-rotor accessories designed to offer a durable, cost effective option for building your own multi-copter. We take a look at some of the features of these new Flite Test products and test fly some of our designs.
Super Cub LP gets modified with a brushless outrunner motor, split flaps and ailerons! Josh and David narrate through the entire build of this Super Club LP in this edition of Talk & Build.
Josh and David discuss how they get air to air footage, their favorite flight control boards, upcoming events and more! Also, we'll be at Joe Nall this weekend!
The FT Spitfire is the 10th installment in the Scratch Build Swappable Series. We take a look at this scratch build war bird and check out it's flying characteristics!
Watch how to build the FT Spitfire foam board swappable! This Supermarine Spitfire is the 10th installment in our swappable series
The Roadrunner is a classic R/C kit plane that Josh picked up at the 2013 Toledo Show. The previous owner installed a 38cc gas engine and the Flite Test crew set out to get this large scale plane back into the air!
Josh and David talk about their adventures at the Joe Nall outdoor flying event.
A huge glider with a 4 meter wing span gets towed into the air with a 38cc gas airplane.
Learn the basic assembly of the Rotor Bones AnyCopter Hub Kit.
Learn how to build your own vibration dampening camera rig! Designed specifically for the Rotor Bones AnyCopter Hub.
iBcrazy stops by and shares the results of his Long Range System (LRS) shootout!
Setting up the control surfaces of your R/C aircraft is very important. Here's a tip that will help insure you have everything setup correctly.
An FPV challenge with R/C flying wings and pool noodles(aka: woggles)!!
The Bat Bone tricopter center plate is the newest installment to our Rotor Bones multirotor components.
Painting foam board can be challenging. Here are a few tips for getting the best results when painting your foam board aircraft.
Josh and Josh answer questions about props and the new location, Chad and Josh cover flight control boards and more!
The FT 3D Swappable Speed Build Kit is now available in our store! Arron Bates stops by again to review of the final version of our speed build foamboard swappable 3D airplane.
We deliver rescue supplies with the ArduCopter 3DR Hexa autonomously using waypoints!
Josh and Josh give the top 5 things a new pilot should be aware of.
We bought the new "teach your self to fly" E-Flite Apprentice S 15e with SAFE technology to put it through its paces. Is it really as good as it sounds? Can a beginner teach him or her self to fly without an instructor?
David bought some smoke bombs at the local firework store. Naturally he had to strap it to something.
The Multiplex DogFighter gets put to the test in two streamer cutting challenges. HITEC team pilot Nick Frederick joins us for some fun warbird flying challenges!
The Heli-Max BLACK HAWK is a highly detailed 1/43 scale R/C brushless aerobatic helicopter that we review and compare to the Heli-Max EUROCOPTER.
David shows how to build a V-Tail Quad using the Bat Bone frame. He also shows how to set up the KK2 board as well as the fist flight adjustments.
David teaches Josh how to discus launch and he shares some tips for achieving a successful flight with your DLG.
Josh and David respond to viewer requests and go head to head in a speed challenge with their scratch built planes!
Learn how to do stick scaling on your multi-rotor with the KK2 and David shows how to flip the V-Tail Quad.
The FT Versa Wing, the most versatile speed build swappable airplane that we've ever made!
Learn how to build your FT Versa Wing! This step-by-step tutorial will show you everything you need to put together your speed built kit or scratch built wing!
The FT Versa Wing supplemental video which walks you through setting up your Versa Wing as a pusher and installing FPV.
Josh and David are responding to viewer questions and share some great articles currently on the website!
Inspired by the Ripslinger from the Disney movie 'Planes', Josh and David decided to make their own scratch built character planes! In this episode of Flite Test, they review the FT Slinger.
We posted a message on our facebook page to hear what some of you would like to see as an episode. A Tour of the Flite Test Headquarters was one of the top responses.
The FT Duster, a scratch build swappable character plane inspired by Dusty from the Disney movie 'Planes'.
Today we check out the Ka8 Sailplane from ParkZone. We perform some high start launches and review this glider.
Step by step tutorial showing how to build the FT Racer speed build / scratch build airplane.
We thought it'd be fun to launch the KA-8 sailplane from the air with our E-flite Apprentice!
Step by step tutorial showing how to build the FT Duster speed build / scratch build airplane.
The RV JET from RangeVideo.com is an EPO flying wing designed for FPV, setup with an advanced gimbal system.
We just got back from Neat Fair and wanted to tell you about some upcoming events and future episodes!
We recap on our time at the 2013 NEAT Fair outdoor flying event!
Here are a few tips for building your scratch build and speed build kits!
Cleveland's local television show "Kickin' it with Kenny" featured Flite Test on a live tv broadcast!
We had a chance to help out on a short film recently, shooting aerial video with our multirotors.
The new Knuckle Hub Kit is the latest installment of Rotor Bone multirotor components. This kit will enable you to build the "Knuckle H-Quad" or just about any creation that you can imagine!
Here's the step by step overview of how to assemble your Knuckle Hub Kit into an H-Quad configuration.
The Kraken, a giant scratch built swappable flying wing gets equipped with an airsoft gun for some FPV air to air fun!
The Flite Test Beginner Series is brought to you by Horizon Hobby. This is the 1st of a 10 part series that will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started in the R/C Flying Hobby!
We review and test fly the Hadron from Flyzone, a vectored thrust flying wing.
The Flite Test Beginner Series is brought to you by Horizon Hobby. This is the 2nd of a 10 part series that will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started in the R/C Flying Hobby!
Josh and David have a glider build-off challenge requested by Flite Test viewers!
The Flite Test Beginner Series is brought to you by Horizon Hobby. This is the 3rd of a 10 part series that will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started in the R/C Flying Hobby!
Trappy from Team Black Sheep, Josh, David, Alex and Chad fly FPV together on top of an abandoned warehouse.
Here's the step by step overview of how to assemble your FT Simple Soarer
Flite Test is celebrating 100,000 subscribers with a big sale! No Black Friday here... Chad and Josh are offering these special discounts for most of November! 15% OFF Everything in the Flite Test Store. Free Tow Release with the purchase of a FT Simple Soarer. Baby Blender SBK price reduced.
The Flite Test Beginner Series is brought to you by Horizon Hobby. This is the 4th of a 10 part series that will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started in the R/C Flying Hobby!
Chad issued a challenge to Josh and David; Make a toaster fly!
The Flite Test Beginner Series is brought to you by Horizon Hobby. This is the 5th of a 10 part series that will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started in the R/C Flying Hobby!
Josh and David review the mini ducted fan E-Flite UMX Habu.
A step by step instruction on how to build wheel pants for your scratch-build!
Josh and David pit these WWI foes against each other in a head to head review
The Flite Test Beginner Series is brought to you by Horizon Hobby. This is the 6th of a 10 part series that will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started in the R/C Flying Hobby!
This is some 3D action that truly needs to be seen! This unreal quad was designed and built by Curtis Youngblood who made the trek from Texas to show off this beautiful machine.
The Flite Test Beginner Series is brought to you by Horizon Hobby. This is the 7th of a 10 part series that will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started in the R/C Flying Hobby!
A head-to-head-to-head battle for the best FPV platform.
The Flite Test Beginner Series is brought to you by Horizon Hobby. This is the 8th of a 10 part series that will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started in the R/C Flying Hobby!
Just us spending some down time at the office smashing these quads into everything we can!
Today we fly the Hobbyzone Delta Ray! This trainer features the SAFE system and the ever important "Oh, Crap!" switch.
Looking for some gifts for the pilot in your life? We recommend these awesome products that will let you fly indoors during these cold winter months.
The Flite Test Beginner Series is brought to you by Horizon Hobby. This is the 9th of a 10 part series that will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started in the R/C Flying Hobby!
Are you, or someone you know, interested in R/C flight? Here is a :30 second promotional video to share what Flite Test is.
The Flite Test Beginner Series is brought to you by Horizon Hobby. This is the 10th of a 10 part series that will walk you through everything you need to know about getting started in the R/C Flying Hobby!
Check out the beginner FPV system from ReadyMadeRC
Today, we are visited by the awesome Bill Blair who gave us some great tips on scale heli flying.
Bill Blair gives us some great advice on safely setting up your heli.
We put the Flite Test spin on an updated F-22 design.
We show you how to assemble your FT-22 Raptor!
We have some fun with these bite sized quads.
After his visit, Trappy left us with a little gift.
You've seen the swappables, now check them out Flyzone style.
Curtis Youngblood gives us an in depth look at how the Stingray 500 does what it does so well.
Not even 0 degree weather can stop these amazing quads.
Kraken build video? Where will we be this summer? What's going to happen to David? Josh and Alex have answers!
The FT Viggen is a speed build/scratch build kit that features multiple power options and a replaceable nose.
Josh shows you step-by-step (day-by-day) how to assemble your FT Elements Thrust Vector Assembly.
The day is here! Heat up your glue gun and get ready to build the FT-Viggen.
David shows you how to assemble the non-EDF versions of the FT-Viggen.
Forget walking, we're FLYING in a winter wonderland!
Josh and Josh head to Pinnacle to see if we can tame the wild beast known as the Yak 54 180!
Josh Bixler show you how to turn your Nutball into a Snowball!
If you're new to flying indoors we've got some planes and some tips to help out!
It's like being in a teeny-tiny war! Or the war is regular size and you're a giant!
Three pilots, each operating separate controls, attempt to fly one airplane!
David and Alex show you some options for FPV cameras.
Some Weekender Warbirds for you weekend warriors!
From box to air, Josh show you how to build, tune, and fly the P-51D Mustang.
Here's our review of the Blade 350QX from Horizon Hobby!
Brought to you by YOUR own RC community, we have the Blunt Nose Versa!
It's back and better than ever! The new and improved FT Bloody Wonder V2 is here.
We take a look at a full scale smoke system with the man himself, John Furey!
Thanks to viewers like you, it's our 400th episode!
Josh and David show how they made their monster planes come to life!
The guys chase down the Kraken while flying FPV with their Blackout Mini H-Quad and Mini Spider Hex's.
Wonder how we get our air to air footage? David and Alex show you how!
We spend the afternoon flying FPV with our FX79!
From box to air, Josh show you how to Build, Tune, and Fly the FX-79 Buffalo!
We had a chance to attend SEFF (Southeast Electric Flight Festival) and we take a moment to recap our experiences!
The Kickstarter page is COMING SOON!
We have some fun in the woods flying FPV with our multirotors! (SEFF 2014)
We did some awesome night flying at SEFF! Here's how we made our Kraken glow.
You guys are unbelievable! We met our base Kickstarter goal in 3 hours, and the donations are climbing. Alex, Josh, and Austin give a quick update to some additional goodies we have in store for you!
Introducing the FT Mustang, the first of three planes consecutive warbird designs that we'll be releasing in the next few weeks.
Here's another quick update about the Flite Fest Kickstarter project. Thank you for all of your input and support with this event!
Josh shows you how to assemble your FT Mustang!
We wanted to announce that Great Hobbies will now be offering Flite Test products in all of their Canadian stores as well as online!
We got to stop by Stone Mountain, GA on our way to SEFF. Here's a quick recap of the fun!
Josh and Dave head to AUVSI 2014 to check out this unreleased drone. We will be sure to give a full review once it hits the market so make sure to subscribe to see it the second it comes out!
Our favorite Swede unfortunately had to return home, but before he left we got to sit down and ask him some questions about flight, life, and his future plans.
We take to the seas with the Tidewater! Any by seas we mean a lake!
We made a toolbox fly! Why? ...because we can!
We had the chance to attend the 2014 Joe Nall fly-in and we share some of our experiences!
Here's a quick update that we wanted to share with everyone!
We've grown a lot over the past few years. Check out the new crib!
This is your ground station's bigger, stronger, more handsome brother.
It's time that we paint some of our speed build planes! Let's start with the Kraken!
IT HAS BEEN RELEASED!
Josh and Alex give some tips for first time multirotor pilots.
We talk about some Lipo battery safety and share some ideas for making your own battery bunker!
E-flite UMX Radian powered sailplane is a smaller "fun-size" of the larger ParkZone Radian.
We wanted to give you the latest details for the Flite Fest event coming up.
We take a couple Carbon-Z Cub's out to fly and a review!
We stopped by the Verdon Gorge during our road trip through France to catch some unbelievable footage with our friends from Immersion RC.
Important matter regarding FPV and model aircraft operators!
We talk with Sander from Immersion RC about the best placement for your FPV gear.
Introducing the Flite Test ElectroHub, a new multicopter kit featuring power distribution.
Josh and Alex show you step-by-step how to assemble the Electrohub kit!
This is more than just FPV flying, the new FAA Interpretation will effect the entire model aviation community.
Another installment from our 2014 European Road Trip. The guys from Immersion RC stop at a Lavender field to have a Let's Fly!
We interview Mr. Fat Shark himself, Gregory French, about his newest pair of FPV goggles: The Dominator HDs.
Some of the guys got together and built a giant FT Flyer! So, we thought we'd try to land some quadcopters on it!
Ever wonder about what a drone really is? We interviewed 4 different people on their personal opinions about drones and how they relate to the RC hobby.
ImmersionRC EzOSD On-Screen Display
We had the honor of flying with the Airgonay RC Club in their breathtaking miniquad racecourse.
We review the ParkZone Sukhoi SU-29MM with SAFE with the help of Josh, Peter and Eric!
Here's a recap from the first annual Flite Fest - Festival of Flight 2014!
We expand the fleet with a C-119 Flying Boxcar and Grumman Goose inspired water bomber!
We check out two brand new multirotors created by the brains at Team Black Sheep. Subscribe for more great aviation content!
We mount some bomb drop and review the FT Simple Storch, our latest Flite Test speed build kit!
Step by step tutorial showing how to build the FT Simple Storch, the latest speed build swappable foam board classic warbird airplane from Flite Test.
Ever wanted to step inside a B-17? Here's your chance!
Here are some quick tips and additional information to the original FT Simple Storch Speed Build!
Josh, Alex, and Eric check out this warm-liner by Great Planes.
We take a look at ReadyMadeRC's new long-range FPV ship The Anaconda as well as their semi-scale Lunar Eclipse.
With so much talk about Google's Project Wing and Amazon's Prime Air we thought we'd try our our own delivery system!
Josh and Josh have a chat with our favorite drone lawyer, Brendan Schulman, about the action being taken against the FAA.
Josh and Peter review of the FMS Easy Trainer 1280mm from Diamond Hobby.
Peter and Josh waterproof a foam board airplane with Polycrylic.
Josh, Peter and Alex have some fun flying the ultra micro e-Flite UMX Spacewalker!
Thanks to LittleBits for letting us play around with your cool stuff!
Today we take a look at the ParkZone Sport Cub S2
Dr. Joey from Raleigh Aeromasters, surprised us with a gift from his flying club, a scratch built PT-17 Stearman!
We gave the power to the people! Josh, Alex, and Eric played pass-the-transmitter with a bunch of pilots at E-week to get their impressions on the Bix3.
It's a bird, it's a plane... no, it's a Microwave!?
We had an excess of Shinden prototypes lying around the shop, so the only sensical thing to do was strap a rocket to one.
Josh and Josh share with you their "6 Tips for Success" when flying for the first time.
We fly the Lumenier QAV250 through another ones of Peter's insane challenges, The Circle Plane!
David was back for a two week visit with his Tricopter V3.
Crappy weather? Small backyard? Meet your new best friend, The FT Mighty Minis!
Check the article for FREE plans and recommended electronics
FT Mini Power Pod Build.
A step by step tutorial video for the FT Mini Scout Speed Build Kit.
Here's a step by step video tutorial showing how to build your own Micro 5.8Ghz FPV camera setup.
While on our Europe Roadtrip, we stopped by Lac du Mont Cenis for an amazing Let's Fly! with ImmersionRC.
Josh and Lee had a chance to visit the Mesa Foam Fighters.
Ashton from Mesa RC Foam Fighters designed this awesome plane. We're going to see just how fast it can go!
We released this video on our "secret" channel just to see what the feedback would be. It turned out that it was really positive! We decided to release it on our main channel so more people could enjoy it.
We had a chance to attend the Horizon Indoor Electric Festal 2014 this year and share a little about our weekend!
You could say hot glue runs in our veins. What you might not know is all the stuff you can do with it!
Introducing the newest additional to the FT Mighty Mini family, and this time we have twins! The FT Mini Guinea (Cargo Plane) and the FT Mini Cruiser.
The FT Cruiser has a new little brother! Build your own FT Mini Cruiser with this step by step tutorial video! 01:36 What You Need 03:04 Wing Assembly 15:30 Fuselage Assembly 36:34 Joining the Wing and Fuselage 40:43 Power Pod 58:12 Making Connections 1:07:25 Landing Gear 1:16:12 Maiden Flight
--FT Mini Guinea Build Index-- 1:32 ---- Setup 3:12 ---- Wing 15:40 --- Power System 22:12 --- Fuselage 27:18 --- Nose 40:09 --- Landing Gear/Tail 54:04 --- Connections 59:50 --- Final Setup 1:04:15 - Maiden
If you are into scale biplanes, you will definitely want to check this out!
Here's a basic setup (quick start guide) of the Eagle Tree Systems Vector Flight Controller + OSD system.
These Cubs are multiplying like flying rabbits!
Josh and Peter install new switches in their transmitters and show you step by step how to do it yourself.
Looking for a durable starter quad? Dromida has you covered with the super cheap Ominus.
Peter and Josh show you how to protect your electronics from moisture.
Alex, Peter, and Josh review the FPV Vapor, and challenge each other in the Baseball Course.
Thanks to you, we had an amazing 2014. Josh and Alex talk about goals for next year and answer some of your Facebook questions!
Alex, Peter, and Josh test out some Micro FPV quad copters!
We love to fly with our friends and family. But what about your pets?
This is our first Will it Fly? episode! We took some inspiration from your suggestions and the movie Marvel: Avengers to see if this flying boat would actually fly!
Josh and Peter go in-depth on the creation of the Helicarrier, giving tips and tricks on how to make a large scale Quad Copter.
During our Europe Road Trip last summer we captured an overwhelming amount of FPV footage. Here are some of the highlights. Enjoy!
Josh and Eric go over their first impressions of the DJI Inspire 1 quadcopter.
A lot of people asked about the Inspire 1 Review footage that was compressed to 24 frames per second in our original video. So we decided to upload the footage for comparison in all it's 4K glory in a quick clip. Enjoy!
A lot of people asked about the Inspire 1 Review footage that was compressed to 24 frames per second in our original video. So we decided to upload the footage for comparison in all it's HD glory in a quick clip. Enjoy!
Our very good friends at Triple Tree gave us the opportunity of a lifetime! Come with us as we ride in a full scale glider!
Eric and Josh share some basic tips for capturing great aerial photography with your multi-rotor!
Josh S, Peter, and Alex check out Peters Chimera.
We love our electronic foamies. But have you ever heard of rubber band balsas?
Josh and Eric run through a basic Naze 32 Board Setup.
Eric and Josh had the chance to meet up with Alan Bruce and see his workshop.
The FT Guinea Pig is in the store now. Its a speed build cargo plane and the perfect platform to carry out the craziest experiments in the air!
Here is the step by step build process for the FT Guinea Pig Speed Build Swappable. Want a plane for your experiments? Looks like you need an FT Guinea Pig!
Peter and Josh are challenged to a Flying Sled Build Off! Do you think they pull it off?
Josh and Peter share some tips on how they built their Flying Sleds!
The Tough Tilt injection molded Tricopter tilt mechanism has finally arrived!
Our new Tough Tilt is on the store and ready for action! Today, Josh and Eric show you how to assemble our Electrohub Tricopter setup using the new Tough Tilt!
We took a trip down to "sunny" Florida to chat with Charpu, Tim and Andy from GetFPV, and Mr. Flying Monkey himself, Fred!
Josh and Eric got to visit Joshua and Hope Finn while on the trip to South Carolina. Check out Joshua's passion for Free Flight!
Alex and Josh are joined by Carlos Puertolas, Aka: Charpu, and got the chance to share some fast paced FPV flying tips.
