Latest Bixler 2 and Bixler 3 Comparison
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Availability is an issue here in COVID-Emergence times of Q2 2021. Stock is short on most items for us in the US who have to have things 'now!'
Bix3's are out so I just put together an order for a Bix 2 - they only had the ARF's, no PNP's. So, I had to order all the bits and bobs to get it together, myself.
I have FPV parts sitting somewhere here and this will be my first FPV plane. Little late to that game, been 7 years I have been wanting to do that.
Great comparison video, much enjoyed and appreciated.
looks good. Perfere a belly lander myself, I always manage to rip the undercarriage off at some point and it's one less point of failure for me to worry about during some of my less than gentle landings!
I agree with everything you say but for me the difference is in where/when you fly and how you fly. The Bix 2 is great in fairly low winds and can do minor "stunting" The Bix 3 is better in stronger winds and can flung about harder. I like floating about so would choose the Bix 2 every time (out of the two in question)
A perfect summary, thanks for posting. Happy flying!
Thanks for posting this
I used to have a Bix2 now got a Bix3 which has not been flown yet until i get a flight system for it
Also got a balsa trainer which got delivered with a damaged wing just glad i wanted a winter project lol
Bixler 2 for general flying. FPV get a cloud surfer. For wheels get the Tundra-Touchngo that thing all day.
Mornin. Haven't been back in a while. Glad to see you're still going strong. May try a plane soon. Merry Christmas.
Seasons Greetings to you too! Happy flying!
I have both i prefer the flight characteristics of the Bixler 2
I like Bixler 3 with tail wheel it's easy to control. Nice plane
I own the first version of the Bixler2 and Bix3. Still have the Bixler 2 after three years of flying. It's been a great plane. My Bix3 not so much. Like another commenter, the motor sounds like a metal grinder. It's also horribly tail heavy. Have to put a 2800Mah in it to fly it. Tip stalls easily. The motor keeps the plane level. When I let up on the throttle, it will raise up and try to stall. Not a fan of the Bix3. Motor replacement for either is difficult.
my bixler 2 i bouht years ago had plastic hinges too... and an apm mini fits mint and flies great ;)
love the new colour schemes on the re launched bixlers :D. I've had experience with both the bixler 2 and 3. I got the 3 first and was pretty good but the stock motor in it was terrible, super loud and a ton of vibration and there was a bit of movement in the wings after a while (its had many many crashes, broke the wing and the fuselage in half twice lol. it still flies though). I prefer the bixler 2 cause its a much simpler design (the wing joining part of the bixler 3 was the bit that caused me the most bother) and I found the 2 to be a bit more stable and predictable. Anyway, I'm now building one of the new bixler 2s and I'm going all out with fpv, head tracking, and inav with GPS :D
I got a bix2 and would love to put a FPV system. What do you suggest. I'm nor a rookie, neither a veteran. 🙂
Great video, now I know what to buy. Thanks!
Nice quick and clear comparison. I have several Bix 1 planes and have a Bix3 kit in my "to build" area. Though I have flown several Bix 3's, I'm curious about your views of the Bix3's tendancy to do tip stalls when flying at low speed and turning. I'm guessing installation of the flaps will help, but I'm also curious if you know of any mods to its structure that can help correct this problem. Thanks for any suggestions. - Jim
Good video thank you look forward to your next one
thanks for posting. some thoughts. the two airframes are NOTICEABLY different, in ways NOT mentioned in the presentation. on the bix3 the main wing chord is shorter. also, the elevator is pretty close to the main wing. cheers
I like Bixler V.3 it's easy to fly can take off and taxi on the ground. Best model for beginner.
My first plane was the Cloud Surfer ;)
Thanks for the video
Im torn between the bixler 3 and the jpower v-tail explore jet...😕 joys of taking up old hobbies again lol
I've not tried the jpower model - thanks for the idea..
@@Painless360 lol yeah..think i might just have to get both.....an some carbon fiber rods, light fiberglass and resin.
Nice video Lee, am I right in assuming you have to glue the rear horizontal stabiliser on? It would be nice if that was removable as well as the main wings.
+patrickcol yep, still need to glue on both..
Masha Allah a good comparison bro :-)
is there any difference between the Bix3 and the Bixler3 ... masha Allah that price drop is handy
Great comparison! We'll need an update when the new Bix 1 comes out! I only wish the long awaited Avios Grand Tundra would get here (9 months and waiting)!
Me too! Been waiting for that since Stuart teased it! :D
Going to buy a bixler 3 as a first plane... then paint it.. Supermarine Bixfire.... :-)
Near the end of the video you said you wouldn't necessarily use a Bixler with a flight controller, with iNav. What kind of plane WOULD you use for slow flying with iNav?
The Bixler 3 seems to have a lot of room, and I figured by leaving the landing gear off the weight would end up near stock. (Removing the weight of the landing gear, adding the weight of camera and FC).
Anyway, what would you recommend for long duration slow flight with iNav and FPV?
Please check my other iNav builds and the other builds that I have in this series for the answer to that question. Happy flying!
Hi Lee - great video. Just got a Bixler 2 kit and now trying to find a motor for it. Not as easy as I thought! Kit says 2620-1300kv brushless but everywhere I look they seem to be discontinued. Any suggestions on a better motor perhaps that fits?
Not sure, I always ordered mine PNP so the motor came with it..
@@Painless360 I only realised that after I had ordered it. Tried to change the order but was too late. Didn't even come with any instructions either, which is nice!
Hi Painless...what lipo or li ion to get solid 30min flytime with stock new bix3 motor? 4s panasonic maybe?
I'd get a battery pack that has a similar voltage to the one that you're already using, figure out what flight time you're getting from the existing LIPO battery pack and figure out how much bigger the new LI-ION battery has to be to get the 30 minutes you're after. Best of luck!
Those are plastic plates in the wing tabs- think you said carbon?
What upgrade motor and prop would you recommend for the Bix3 I bought one else one hand but has glue in the motor and on the outside making it unbalanced thanks 😊
If you want a good bixler, just get a stratosurfer. So much more sorted out.
norgtube I was gonna post I'd like to see a comparison between these and the strix stratosurfer
Bix2 has hinges, but both have garbage motors that are an immense pain to replace. The surfer also has more room.
+Craig Stansfield if I can get one, I will :)
I now have a stratosurfer on the way Lee if you want to use it for a comparison let me know and il get it down to you
The Ranger/FPVRaptor V2 is not a beginners plane like the billers. it's big, and heavy, and it's difficult to launch almost requiring a second person to launch or a stabilizer. great plane, but not in the same class as these.
So there is a plane from HK called Bix3 and there is one called Bixler3. What are the differences between these planes? Is it just different graphics?
Yep, the latest version of it is called the Bixler 3 now..
Why can't I get voice command to work on the slider because the flaps go down and it doesn't tell me? I have been hearing on the internet that you can do it and I can't get it to work.
If you’re talking about an OpenTX radio then check out the ‘OpenTX Mix School’ playlist.. best of luck!
What is a horizontal
stabiliser? and also what is a vertical stabiliser?
The two pieces of the tail. Check out my Introduction to fixed wing series if you are new to the topic. Happy flying!
I have a bixler 2 fly on a 3s 2200 but if I put a 3s 2200 in the bix 3 it's tail heavy is this what you found someone told me 3s 3300 is spot on help
+richard rc wilde do you have the front landing gear or the balsa fpv canopy with fpv gear installed?
Painless360 front landing gear only
I like this model one year ago i had this plane and it crashed because i flew it over my head so i could not see it caused sunlight.
That is something we've all done when learming. See my fixed wing videos. Google 'learning to fly Painless360 ' to find it. Happy flying!
Can anyone tell me where to measure the center of gravity in the new Bixler 3? Thanks..
Page 5 in the manual that you can download at the bottom of the product description on the Hobbyking pages. Seems to work for me. Best of luck!
Since they did not send me the manual in the box, I did not know how. Thank you and good flights.
It is becoming more common for these kind of things to be excluded from the box, and available as a download so they can keep updating the manual and changing it as time goes on. I guess it also saves a few bucks for them too. Happy flying!
Max speed of bixler 2?
Not huge. If you want speed there are other options.. Happy flying
I wander how josh got a plane built after him.
HobbyKing sponsored FliteTest at one time
Any thing from hobby king is garbage, I’ve had it break within a month or 2. I have a bix 3 and haven’t been able to fly it yet because of the motor being terribly unbalanced.
David Chillton tipicle novice modeller
I agree CC CC. Total dickhead.