First Warbird Spitfire RC Plane - Dynam Spitfire V3 - TheRcSaylors
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This is Nate's first warbird Spitfire RC Plane. This is the Dynam Spitfire V3 rc plane. In this flight, Nate maidens this rc plane and programs it with a Spektrum RC Receiver to have SAFE Select. Let us know your thoughts about this warbird in the comments.
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This is Nate's first warbird Spitfire RC Plane. This is the Dynam Spitfire V3 rc plane. In this flight, Nate maidens this rc plane and programs it with a Spektrum RC Receiver to have SAFE Select. Let us know your thoughts about this warbird in the comments.
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FYI I have two Dynam PT-17's (they were on-sale for like $180 late last year). One, just like your Spitfire, the tail wheel collet was not drilled out. NOT.AN.EASY.FIX. Grayson sent me a replacement collet kit. Guess what? Replacement kit (sealed in Dynam bag) also not drilled out. I'd bet the collet is the same part across a few models, like your Spit for one. I had to cut the tail of PT-17 off about 1.5-2" to start repair, but like I said, the replacement not drilled. I have a carbide bit, but no drill press, so it is difficult-to-impossible to get a perfectly drilled hole. I'm ok with minor fixes, especially at Dynam price point. But this seemed a little much - especially having to cut the airframe on a new plane. I left if for now. Hoping Grayson would come through with a proper replacement. So far, no. So the other PT-17 - like you, I also programmed an AR637T for SAFE/AS3X. I was satisfied with the result compared to out-of-the-box SAFE/AS3X. And not having done it before, I read a lot. And then read some more. And after that, I read some more. So with that, out for a maiden, I am a novice and nervous flyer, so up, a couple of patterns, quick SAFE on/off and back down. Minor ground loop on landing, almost completely stopped (wheels hit divot) so no damage, but heavy fake radial engine is loose now. I suspected that would happen, based on how it was mounted. First tail dragger. Flies "graceful" I would say. Field I fly is not optimum. Multi use sports field full of divots and what not. I'm comfortable on STS Apprentice, and oddly Twin Otter. Few others in the hangar, but I need a few more months under my belt (and nice weather) before I take those or PT-17 out again. Crashes will happen, just don't want unnecessary crashes for getting ahead of my skis!... Great channel! Great team!
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Great flight my friend and great filming. Its always nice to see Spit in the air. Big salute from Slovenia, Pilot Robert
Pilot Robert!! Wonderful to see you stop by our channel 👍😁 We hope you guys are doing well, staying safe and Having Fun!! Thanks for swinging by 😎⚓
The Supermarine Spitfire is such an iconic warbird. Many Canadians flew Spitfires during World War II with the No. 1 RCAF Squadron and the 242 Canadian Squadron, as well as among more mixed Commonwealth squadrons. A number of Americans defying the US's neutrality before Pearl Harbor flew with the RAF as well. So when you fly a Spitfire, you honour the brave pilots who flew them from both of our countries to battle fascism. And not just men! Many women pilots were part of the Air Transport Auxiliary that flew planes, including Spitfires, from their assembly plants to various airfields in England.
Back in the day I flew a friends mick reeves balsa and foam spitfire with a 10cc glow plug engine, awesome.
Hi Nate & Abby great video I'm not a Dynam fan I'm spoiled with Eflight lol so won't be getting this plane, I appreciate your effort & honesty God bless 😎👍
to set up a gyro on a taildragger the tail should be lifted to level the plane love your videos bought several planes recommended by you
Great! Just flew mine in Belgian Ardennen after 4 years.
Beautiful plane
Perfect timing! I came out to the shop to settle in for some hobby vids, chips and salsa and found The Saylors first up! Warbird fits well. 🍻
Love you back, Saylors. 😉😊
All warbirds with the tail wheel have that nasty left pull because of the motor torque. More right rudder and ease into it. Easier said than done. I always struggle with it too after flying my edf’s for a while. That twitch sound is AS3X though, SAFE is just an auto level feature that levels the plane. I would recommend putting these on a 3 position switch. Safe and AS3X on 1, AS3X on 2, and everything off on 3. I set all my planes up this way so my son can learn to fly them as well.
Nice landing Abby.. I am new pilot so landing is very intimidating..good job. I was stressing just watching
Good video! I do have a question / suggestion for a future video. Could you maybe do a video of the receiver you put in that has Safe, and how you programmed Safe to work with this plane? I think allot of people, including myself would like the instruction video on how to do that.
Keep up the fantastic videos!
Thanks again!
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@@toddius1 Thank you for the link! Very much appreciated!
Not much is prettier than a Spit! I'm surprised by how well it flew at low speeds. Nice job on the landing, especially with the notoriously narrow mains.Without the snow you would have been fine.
SWEET Spitfire; I LOVE warbirds and this one seems to perform WELL!! Wish I had a SAFE switch...I get DISORIENTED all the time!! GREAT JOB SAYLORS, thanks for the FUN show!! 💟👍😘
Look into the Lemon RX receivers. You get the same features as a SAFE RX at a fraction of the cost using DSM2 protocol.
Thanks to you guys I was able to do a couple loops. One time. I said " hey babe! Watch this!" Immediately did a noise dive. It was so funny.
I have my eye on that but never made the time to purchase it. I have the p51 models. They fly very well.
I like you guys, cause you are true beginners like I was many years ago. I’m still learning.
You don't think we've progressed beyond beginner status now?
Well you are not really beginners and neither am I but I still am learning with every flight. I was one of the original Stryker Jocks. We were the 1st to put brushless motors in them with HS 81 mental gear servos, ripping holes across the sky!!! LOL! Been flying for 20 years and don’t claim to be an expert!!!
Good flying Nate , and by the way you don’t go to races for the crashes , but if they happen it’s definitely a bonus. Keep up the Great Work !! Stay and Play Safe !!! 👊👍
Lol, well when I play a racing game on Playstation crashes always happen, and are almost always fun!! Demolition derby has always been fun to watch too. Something about crunched up metal, hobbling around the track 👍😁😎⚓
Point well taken, I do agree with you as no one is going to shy away from seeing pure carnage because it’s always exciting to see the damage done and who survived it , and deep down I’m sure most are hoping it will happen , but aren’t overly disappointed if it doesn’t !! 👊✌️
I've got 4 BNF warbirds and I use a CC3d in each of them and "SAFE" mode is always enabled until I get comfortable with the plane or whenever I want an easy flight with a warbird that acts like a trainer. I'm sure there are more sophisticated options than my cheap CC3d FCs but I know how to tweak them for my needs so I feel a lot safer with them. I just know what to expect. However I also have 2 planes that came with Spektrum radios with SAFE and I have no complaints.
Whaaaaat , a Spitfire? Warbirds are fun fun fun! Nice war dragster!
Nice plane. Great video. Would love to see a video of the install and setup of a Spektrum Safe AS3X Receiver going into a non factory safe plane. God bless.
A couple of moments and the snow, but a great flight. Spitfire a wonderful plane. 👍🏻
Looks great in the air too and your doing a great job Nate and Abby 👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎 nice landing anyway I like it AWESOME video ❤️
Nice flight, most warbirds will torque left on takeoff so you need to correct with right rudder to smooth it out. After a couple times doing it you will feel like a pro.😉
Also true with real planes if you throttle up too fast. The reverse is true if you drop the throttle fast too.
Good job Nate! Nice to see you both having fun.
Thanks Thomas 👍😁😎⚓
Edit: Spelled your name wrong!! 😬
Saw my name at the end of this video and it was spelled right! Yeah!
We try to update our credits once a month or so. Sorry if it wasn't spelled right before!
@@TheRcSaylors It was always spelled right. I just get excited over little things
Nice detail on that plane! Great flyer!
I use to have AMA in the 70s flying line control model planes. Guess that makes me an old dog lol
Nothing wrong with being an old dog as long as you can still learn new tricks! Do you still fly RC?
@@TheRcSaylors never flew R/C planes because back in the day they were all balsa wood and no safe mode. You would have to get an experienced pilot and your radio's would be hard wired together. He would be your safe mode. I did purchase the legend war bird series Coursar. After watching your first video. Can't wait for spring to try it out! I did use the link in your video
I've got a Phoenix Models' Spitfire Mk.II. I've got it "built", and the retracts installed. Still need to put on the motor and get everything balanced and trimmed. The retracts on yours look MUCH better. I don't know I'll ever get these working correctly. Good flight. Spit's are hard for ground handling because of that gear config (so close to the fuselage). It was even CLOSER on the full scale. I could hear the anxiousness in Abby's voice during that first flight
Had the earlier version. 3 blade prop on 3s definitely a dog. Woke it up with a 4s 2200. Tight fit. Had a functional chin scoop. Like all spits, they will tip stall if you get too slow. Fun video.
Yes, Dynam could use better QC.
Hi, andy in UK.
Just my own opinion, but I have been flying for about two years and have several dynam planes and several war birds. Firstly I have nothing against dynam. I love the dynam waco, stearman and geebee, but the dynam spitfire was my first warbird. It was also my worst. I have the durafly seafire (spitfire in blue colour scheme), avios spitfire and arrows corsair. They all have a very positive feel, but i find the dynam spitfire very floaty and underpowered. To make it fly in a stable configuration you need to put the cog right at the furthest forward recommended, which makes it very prone to nose overs. If you don't it feels very tail heavy.
Just my opinion , but hey everyone has one.
Gotta love the "SAFE"!!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR CHANNEL YOU GUYS ARE AWSOME
Thank you Tim!! 👍😁😎⚓
I have one of the older versions of the Dynam Spitfire - been kinda using it as a trainer. I took the retracts out, so it's a hand-launch/belly-land model now. Flies great, though. I find it easier to fly than some of the other planes I own!
Awesome job Mr.Nate... Bless you guy’s
Dynam airplanes rocks good excellent planes for the value
Good job Nate on programming safe yourself and hot glue you can go wrong !
God bless take care stay safe nice video RC family !
⚓️Nice Looking Rc AirPlane⚓️
Dynam did a great job on this one :-)
It looks and sounds very good ...
Got the First version and added a lot of detail to it, plus a repaint as a Australian version. Might get this version as well.
I put a AR630 in a Flightline FW 190...works great! Would put that RX in anything!
Cool
Very nice - flies slower than I expected without any sign of tip stall. Must be nice and light, and using the 1800mAh battery instead of the 2200 probably helped with that.
Yay! #80! (I was slow tonight). -- I love the Spitfire, and WW2 aircraft in general.
80 isn't bad at all, wow! I've always wanted a Spitfire and this definitely does the trick. Thanks for tuning in 👍😁😎⚓
I’m doing that with my dynam waco and dynam albatross....I got them on a very good sale and I’m putting in brand new spektrum AR630 receivers and Spektrum Avion ESC s to talk to my Spektrum Dx6....I like that safe option.
8:55 that how I balance my props =)
Would like to see a how to video on setting up a safe/as3x receiver. I put an a3232 from a horizon carbon cub in my Dynam T-6 and when I switched to safe on the maiden she went right in the ground. Ground test looked good but I did something wrong!
The tail wheel didn't look too bad 👍 I've hot glued my Valiant wheel because it's floppy 🙂
I wish the plan (should have?) more dihedral on the wing. Beautiful airplane. Nice retracts.
Very Nice flight! Awsome ..
Thank you very much! 👍😁😎⚓
I too would like you to do a video on this receiver and how to program it if you have time. My wife is learning to fly and she has a rochobby waco that she wants to use safe on. Thanks for all you do for the hobby.
Dan
Spektrum products are awesome!! I have Spectrum products in my smt10 it's a rocket. 3150kv motor 130 amp ESC and of course the good old jconcepts Renegades. I'll go up against any Losi LMT Grave Digger or son of a digger. Bring it baby!!
Haven't flown in months. Can not wait to get back to it
Hope your first flight back into it goes perfectly 👍😁😎⚓
I got the P-51D 1.2m.
Yesterday.
Hi Abby.
Ralphie
I finally threw a receiver in my version one of this plane. I had to add a LOT of weight under the nose to get the CG correct. Dynam probably sold a lot of these planes to unsuspecting pilots who didnt modify the necessary weight distribution - a 2200 mah 3s wasnt nearly enough.
Nice job on the safe. I am hooked on Tactic now. Thanks Nate! I do install aftermarket safe in my Tactic planes. I believe FT has one. Mabe its just gyro. I really like Dynam. The price is reasonable but yes, you have work to do work on a Dynam. Mabe someday I will buy one.
Love your honest and informative videos.
Great work guys 😁
Thanks Carl 👍😁😎⚓
Great Video - Would love to see how you set up "Smart" on a plane that doesn't have it. ( New Flyer - After your videos on the Aero-Scout I picked one up. I also picked up the HABU. ). Love the channel.
NEVER WANT TO SEE YOU CRASH!! I have seen a lot of balsa model planes crash in my time and it's just sad to see hours and hours of work wreck.
I've been flying Tactic radios for the entire 3+ years I've been in the hobby, but recently put one of the new Spektrum NX8 transmitters on pre-order. I'm happy with my Tactic system, but the available options on new Tactic transmitters and receivers has been shrinking, leading me to suspect that Horizon may be working to phase out the Tactic line. It'll be a learning curve equipping a plane with the Spektrum system, but it will open up new options for my flying. The newest warbird in my hangar, is the FT Mini Zero, which had its Maiden and second flights last weekend. She flew beautifully right off the bat.
Change your order to a Radiomaster transmitter. You can bind it to most receivers and have more control options.
Quite sad because Tactic has been the only radio Ive been flying since I got back into RC. Tactic makes a great basic radio - Im not a big fan of all the fancy gadgets which compensate for marginal piloting skills.
@@gregpopp4847 Ahhh but the more people in the hobby, the more likely we are to keep our fields. So gyros prevent many crashes. And crashes scare the common folk.
Nice video. Awesome looking plane. Nice job on the reciever. Sorry, this is your second Spitfire...
It's also nice to increase the control surfaces on these warbirds you get a lot more responsive airplane and partially into a 3D plane it's very easy to make with Depron plates and hot glue and then you just paint it up. So you don't have to buy a thousand airplanes until you find one that flies nice.
So cool, I wish they would make these thing RTF though for people like me who don’t have a multi transmitter and likes to keep there planes on separate transmitters..
Nice Maiden,
I bet the tail gear alllen screw was deep in the tail gear mount shaft. I had that issue. I was able to loosen the allen screw and get the tail gear in. I am finishing up the airplane now. For safe I am using a Reflex V3. The plan is to just use safe for take off and landing. The 40amp ESC should work well with a 4s 2000 battery.,
For a Dynam airplane I have to say all the pieces fit together and screw holes lined up fine. I'm using some loctite blue on the surface control nuts. I'll post the maiden on my channel and post it here. I am using a Reflex V3 and a Lemon 7 channel receiver. I figured if the maiden goes well I will take the time to apply the decals. Do you have any tips on the control throws / rates ?
Please bring out the arrma Kraton 8s and xmaxx again please
It is a good day if you learn something new, I have been in the hobby 55 years and still learning and why I have taken to VTOL's and a drone now way outside my comfort zone, always been a gas offroad truck and buggy guy but now doing electric Trophy Truck's UDR and an SBR clone
Get the RealFlight 9.5 (RF 9.5) simulator and fly some of the Horizon Hobby planes in the simulator like the Apprentice, Aeroscout, etc. Start flying in SAFE mode and after you master take offs and landings, progress to INTERMEDIATE mode and then finally to AS3X (Expert) mode. Then buy either the Apprentice RTF or BNF or the Aeroscout RTF and go to an RC flying field.
Have one of the nice guys there help you with checking everything on the plane and either take the plane up for you and trim it OR "buddy box" with you so that you can fly with him at the same time. Then, just about GUARRANTEED, you will become a member of the "RC FLYING" Club.....FYI - Jesse Dusa - Aerobatic RC Pilot Champion practices on RF 9.5 EVERY other day and I practice maneuvers on RF 9.5 myself 😉👍
@@re3065 Thanks for this I appreciate the time you took to help me. So a simulator setup is on my shopping list now
@@Nickwillfixit GREAT!! It cost LESS than ONE moderate plane and and it will bring you HOURS of enjoyment at the same time improving your skills so that you do not waste money crashing planes - GUARANTEED!!!
Been waiting ages for you to get a Spitfire....I was lucky enough to go up in one in October and took control of it for 5 mins
That sounds absolutely Amazing 👍😁😎⚓
@@TheRcSaylors best day ever.... dont tell the wife but it just about beat our wedding day 🤫🤫.... had my dad in another Spitfire flying in formation
I just put the AR630 in my 72” Corsair I’m building. I think the forward programming is the same as the AR637T, so if you have any suggestions after flying please pass them on!
Beautiful, great hot glue job lol
Really nice video guys and yes, if you buy a Dynam you buy a project. That being said, most of Dynam's planes fly very well once you get the "assembly" bugs worked out of them.
I know it has been 8 months since you posted this video, but I have one question for you Nate, what was your CG for this flight?
Once again, great video and keep up the good work.
It’s just beautiful 😍
Very cool Warbird 🔥👍✌️
Oh yeah, I'm really liking this thing a lot 👍😁😎⚓
Nice!
You should do a video on putting that receiver in and setting it up for beginners like me 👍👍
If I can repeat it easily a few more times, I do intend to do that 😉👍😁😎⚓
@@TheRcSaylors awesome
You need an FMS BAE Hawk 80mm edf jet...
Lol dynam dynam dynam oh boy. Good looking plane but I just hear so much bad about dynam from a lot of people but I must say that looked like a good flight. Good job
They are usually hit and miss. You've gotta prepare yourself for a little extra work as I had to do with my tail wheel here. Otherwise, this is an awesome Spitfire 👍😁😎⚓
Complete Noob here! Is this ready to fly out of the box
Would I need to purchase anything else?
I’m early tonight happy flying all 😎😎😎⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️⚓️
Nate,beautiful flight. The rudder looked off center to the left in the beginning of video before you put her up- when you were pointing to and discussing the tail wheel issues???
Pitch sensitive is one thing that always bugs me. I learned long ago to really limit the throws on pitch. Looks very scale flying.
Great flight and good job on fixing the Dynam...they all turn out a wee bit wonky. Those low rolls scared me bro...especially after your intro warning.
Haha, yeah I know! The first roll scared me a LOT too! Thank you though, got it in the air in just one evening of working on it 😉 Flies really nice though once it is all trimmed up! 👍😁😎⚓
Hey y'all should really try and a do a balsa wood plane build would be cool to see like a p 40 warhawk
Why did model swing hard left during takeoff? Did you use right rudder and up elevator ? Was "safe" off during takeoff?
Well it's a sign, I was just looking at the flightline and dynam spitfires, I looked on your channel to see if you did a review, I didnt see one, then BAM a review!
Perfect timing!! I'm planning on doing a follow up flight with this on the channel as soon as the weather allows for it. All good, just for fun flight. I like this plane quite a bit! Version 3 through our link, and it helps to support us 😉👍😁😎⚓
@@TheRcSaylors ya I'm itching to get out on the field. Almost every weekend we been getting hit with snow. I actually have a quick question about pnp. Can you use any reciever with any brand? I was looking at spektrum, some receivers have different ports. (I've only ever flown bnf)
Not all transmitters will work with all recuevers, but PNP usually means it needs a receiver and a battery. The one we have linked is that way. Always be cautious though because some companies refer PNP as needing ALL electronics, including servos, motor, ESC.. So just double check the requirements area on any plane before clicking purchase. Hope this helps!
Spitfire used in war 2 mini fact!!
looks good
Looks good
Too bad you cant run 4s in that thing...my eflite spitfire requires alot of right rudder on takeoff also on quick takeoffs..as3x wont help with that. Nice bird glad you got on one the channel. Id love to see the Dynam DHC beaver sometime..ive always wanted to get one but its a Dynam..not the best but they work.
Maybe you guys can put a go pro on a plane next time, if it can handle the weight
Looks cool!
Nice dude have you looked at opentx transmitters nate?
He may have stitched himself too deeply with Spektrum. He's turning a blind eye to cheaper transmitters with more features that use cheaper receivers. The RC world is into a major shift in electronics while he's still on the Spektrum cruise ship.
@@roymoon1 can be mind blowing at first ! with so much you can do with it but love it now !!!
I love you guys.
great channel
Thank you very much my friend 👍😁😎⚓
@@TheRcSaylors welcome, and i subed to you
Good review. Is it possible to fly with a 4-cell 2200 battery?
Super cool
Wheel, will, wheel, will
It just didn't ever seem to have that locked-in look, like it was tail heavy. Very pitchy. 1800 MaH battery? should be more like a 2200 or even a 2600. Could be the problem. Check your CG.
Hi back on your vid
Given that you are using a smaller battery than recommended it is quite likely that the plane is tail heavy. Did you check the CG? That could be why you had to add so much down trim.
Nice job! Honestly I don't see the appeal to programming your own receivers. I'm a computer server tech and I really don't want my hobby to need programming! Lol
Looks like a cool plane, sounded good and it's a great size.