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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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
