Eachine Spitfire Warbird Series 4 Channel RTF RC Plane Flight Test Review
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- This ready to fly fighter plane is a ton of fun for intermediate and above fliers. Fast and maneuverable, it can be flown fully gyro stabilized while still allowing stunt aerobatics. If you get into trouble in a stunt, just let go of the sticks and the plane will quickly and automatically level itself. Find the Spitfire here bit.ly/EachineSpitfire
and here are some more WWII warbirds from Eachine/Volantex:
Find the P-51D Mini Mustang here bit.ly/MustangP51D
Find the P-47 Razorback here bit.ly/P-47Razorback
Find the BF-109 Messerschmitt here bit.ly/BF109Messerschmitt
Find the F4U Corsair here bit.ly/F4UMiniCorsair
and here are some more neat planes from Eachine/Volantex (not WWII):
Eachine Mini Cessna bit.ly/EachineCessna
Eachine Mini F-22 Raptor bit.ly/MiniF22Raptor
Eachine Mini T-28 Trojan bit.ly/EachineT28Trojan
Eachine Mini F-16 Falcon bit.ly/MiniF16Falcon
Pros
- Ready to fly plane with included transmitter.
- True four channel airplane with throttle, elevator, rudder, and aileron control.
- Plenty of power from its 1020 brushed motor.
- Three selectable flight modes. Beginner mode includes full 6 axis stabilization (3 axis gyro and 3 axis accelerometer). Also includes angle restrictions that prevent the aircraft rolling or pitching over. Intermediate "Midd" mode also includes 6 axis stabilzation, but turns off pitch angle restrictions to allow aerobatic stunts. Expert mode turns off all stabilization for fully aerobatic manual flying.
- Controller also includes a stunt button that allows the airplane to automatically conduct aileron rolls.
- Quick disconnect propeller saver automatically disconnects the propeller in a crash to prevent propeller or motor damage. Propeller can be quickly reattached after the crash to continue flying.
- Very efficient flier as compared to some of the previous warbirds. It's 3.7V 400mah battery provides about 15 minutes of flight time.
- One key return feature will automatically fly the plane in the opposite direction that it was pointed at takeoff.
- Constructed of flexible and crash resistant EPP foam.
- Can be flown with multi-protocol transmitters using V761 protocol. I demonstrate such in the above video.
Cons
- Brushed motor airplane. Its motor will eventually fail some day. Strongly recommend allowing 15 minutes motor cool down between flights to improve motor longevity.
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*Find the Spitfire here* bit.ly/EachineSpitfire
*and here are some more WWII warbirds from Eachine/Volantex:*
Find the P-51D Mini Mustang here bit.ly/MustangP51D
Find the P-47 Razorback here bit.ly/P-47Razorback
Find the BF-109 Messerschmitt here bit.ly/BF109Messerschmitt
Find the F4U Corsair here bit.ly/F4UMiniCorsair
*and here are some more neat planes from Eachine/Volantex (not WWII):*
Eachine Mini Cessna bit.ly/EachineCessna
Eachine Mini F-22 Raptor bit.ly/MiniF22Raptor
Eachine Mini T-28 Trojan bit.ly/EachineT28Trojan
Eachine Mini F-16 Falcon bit.ly/MiniF16Falcon
they don't make a p-38?
@@richardmcginnis5344 Not from Volantex/Eachine yet. But Flybear did it with a 2 channel czcams.com/video/AhhF5vumgS4/video.html
It's a little tail heavy and it could use a little thrust angle to the motor.
I'd love it if they release a "laser tag" series. Imagine dogfighting with a friend! The technology, i believe, is already here. Maybe you can mention such idea in some video? Maybe the manufacturer would pick it up? I would buy those for sure and i believe i am not the only one.
Thanks buddy. As a beginner and having just purchased the bf 109, this video was really helpful. The Spitfire is one of the things that makes me proud to be british. 👍🇬🇧
These Eachine Warbirds are hands down the best RTF 400mm planes ever made and a total game changer to the hobby. I've collected an entire squadron of them. They look beautiful, fly beautiful, they're very durable and the price is affordable for any budget. And the flight times are incredible.
I agree.
Would be be fun to get an aerobatic team together and fly formations and stuff!
which one is your favorite?
@@MrAllancord I have 9 out of 10 Warbirds and it's so hard to choose a favorite. They all fly beautifully and look so good in the air. The P51 flies amazing, but it's the one Warbird variant that uses kinda crappy foam washer landing gear wheels that don't freely spin so ground takeoffs and landings always get botched, so its strictly a hand throw launch with the P51. Even though its landing gear isn't great, it's still better to leave it on because without it, you're belly landing right on the prop and that 4 way servo underneath. But every other Warbird comes with much better landing gear with free spinning wheels for easy ground takeoff and landing. The Spitfire is really great and so are the Bf109's and the Zero if you can find it. I have the P40, Corsair and Trojan too but haven't flown them yet so I can't comment on how they fly compared to the other four models. And the beginner mode on all of them is very forgiving and offers really smooth flight for getting used to it. Intermediate mode is where Warbirds shine the most as flyers. I don't fly them in expert mode, you lose the gyro and the control throws are super quick.
@@davidsapir3764wait. You said 9 out of 10, but i am aware only about 7 you mentioned. What are the other 3?
Just bought the spitfire, can't wait to test it out.Thank you for the detailed video fantastic
Great video my friend! These little Eachine mini warbirs are truly amazing feats of micro engineering! I would love to own the whole collection of them that they release! Such a great size also for folks that don't have large spaces to fly ( like myself). Enjoyed the flight! 🙏💯😁👍
What an awesome little machine! I’m sold, I think I’ll get one of these.
Great review and well done on keeping it in shot. These warbirds are quick and on my channel I record them via a Gopro on my cap as I fly them over The White Cliffs of Dover, England. Keep up the good work ! Nice details in the description. ✈️
Looks like a lot of fun! Reminds me of the old Cox model airplanes back in the day.
Awesome video. Definitely need to add 1 to my collection. Great landing also!!
this is my favorite one of the series so far, i have p51, t28, spitfire and bf109
Superb review with loads of useful info not covered in other videos. Cracked me up when you came out of expert mode! 😂😂 Thank you! 🇬🇧
Excellent review vid my friend.
Besides the Zero as mentioned, there needs to be a Stuka too. Maybe a small B-29. Theres already a small B-17 available.
I need that stuka!
Awesome! FPV would be great fun too! 👍🏾
Awsome video! Cheers for sharing that..its inspired me to get one!
Am subbed. Nice video, thank you! Great flight!
Great video😁 i have just purchased my two boys one each today they fly amazing, i am from the uk 🍻✅
Great little flyer!
Maybe it needs a little bit more nose weight or trim the elevators to keep it at level altitude?
I always wanted an RC spitfire, have been building static model kits of them since I was a kid.😊😁😎👍
At this price it's not much more than the high end static models.
Edit- I like the added engine noises! We used to do that with our static models having mock dogfights with bf109s 😁😊
Great review man, thanks a lot!
Great stuff. Thx really enjoyed have one of these little beast on order. Getting into this form of entertainment myself, rc flying that is.Then when I'm qualified I'm getting his big brother with saito72. That transmitter a t light of yours where do you get these. All the best. And maybe one day we can do combat in the wide and vast blue skies.
Your videos are amazing, there are superb lots of love from india
Luv It!! Keep up the Videos!!!
Really cool airplane!
Hi, haven't tried mine out yet so this has been really useful... when you tried the different controller from the supplied one you had trouble doing an actual one touch return, did you ever manage it as I have also got a TX 12 and a XK X6, I cant figure out a way to have the one button return set and have asked many flyers, no one has an answer... this also applies for the acrobat button as well...did you manage it. looking on here I think I have managed to get the normal flying settings needed for the TX12 controller, any chance you could do a quick list of important parameters that you have on the second controller, I've emailed Eachine many times, never a response... anyway, really good vid and now subscribed. Cheers MB UK
Thank you for the great info and advice I've seen this on ebay that looks good for sure,great vid,,,,keep safe,,,
I can't imagine someone wanting to sell this. It's such a fun plane. Be careful on eBay, as it may be crashed or defective.
@@Quadcopter101 Hi ,Thank you for your advice It's a new one in the box,Great vid you put on here did not realize how much info on the controller box.and what it does take care keep safe,from Essex England,
Nice Lawrence Welk imitation ... ha ha. I notice that the P51 is selling for a lot cheaper out of the USA warehouse (its the only one available from the USA warehouse). I wonder why you didn't use elevator trim to keep it from climbing under power. It seems to be a bit out of trim or balance. It's a good flyer but it will be difficult to land if you don't have a smooth landing surface. Once you get it trimmed, you should try a stall-spin. Point it into the wind, climb until it nearly stops; chop throttle to 1/4 then simultaneously give full left rudder, left ailerone & up elevator. That would be a good test to see how well the auto stabilize works. BTW, I'm sure you'll see a few sunny days before April. Thanks for the review. Cheers (Happy New Year)
Going down a rabbit hole since I found this channel. Any recommendations on the best budget RC plane for beginner? This certainly looks like a contender.
The following is more appropriate for beginners. czcams.com/video/M5Fziupa3wI/video.html
That is actually pretty cool
The Volantex V761 planes (and all their many re-brands) ALL use V761 protocol, 3 or 4-ch sub protocol.
The "Eachine" re-branded Mini Wing Dragon/Mini Cessna/Mini P-47 Razorback and the FMS/EazyRC re-branded Mini PA-18 (OEM unknown) all use MT99XX/Dragon sub-protocol. EDIT. The protocol for the Mini PA-18 has been tweaked a bit . It is available for multi radios as MT99XX2 on the latest multi firmware.
The XK A210/220/260/290 warplanes use V911S/E119 sub (or a plug in S-bus or DSM satellite.) 😜😁
Thanks. Excellent info!
Yeah, I can’t find the mode channel on the Wing Dragon though… anyone did?
@@Indy64738 Channel 5 - you will probably need to update your Multi Module firmware to get it. The devs have been changing things lately.
@@theoztreecrasher2647 thanks, I’ll check, but I think I have the last version. I might have the return home on the channel 5, because the rudder sometimes switch when I use it. And I already tried the channel six…
I’ll try again…
Thanks anyways..
How do you turn it on beginners can you turn it using the rudder??
Got mine today! Too windy to fly though so I'll have to content myself with your excellent video! Soon though... :)
Can a brushless motor be fitted
please
@@michaelsmyth5658 Yeh, that would be cool!
Very nice! 👍
Wonderfully reviewed buddy. Thank you 👍🏻 Is it better than the P51? I don’t know which one to go for lol
It's hard to say which is best as they're both very good. But here's my review of the Mustang. Watch it and see for yourself which might be better for you. czcams.com/video/gbi1M4pB-cA/video.html
Can you clarify something for me. The battery's needs 3.5hrs charge every time ?? Or just the initial charge then the remainder drop down ?? Having 3 battery's charged takes over 10hrs charge time total
It depends on your charging power source. If you use a computer USB port, to recharge it then yeah it may take that long. But if you use a good 2 amp phone wall charger, it should cut that recharge time significantly.
In this and the bf-109 I noticed a small hatch looking thing underneath the fuselage just behind the battery bay. Is this to acces the reciever brick or does it not open
There are actually two hatches. There is a smaller front hatch is for replacing the motor if needed. The back hatch is just behind the battery bay and aileron X horn, and is for replacing the receiver or servos. Both doors are held in place by friction, and can be removed by grabbing the edges of the door with your fingernails.
@@Quadcopter101 thank you very much for replying- seems an improvement from the wonderful mustang that you can access the motor!
Great video, your flying field looks like the English countryside.😁
I want one now ✈️
Поздравляю с наступающим Новым Годом! Удачных полётов!И новых самолётов!
И тебя тоже с наступающим Новым годом!
Do they take a brushless motor
Hey flyers, question! How do you know when to replace the transmitter 4xAA batteries? Will it give a warning beep or flash of some sort? The idea of losing the transmitter and having the plane disappear into the distance sounds disastrous but there's no mention of this in the manual. Thanks!
I can't say for certain with this model since they are not hard on transmitter batteries and we generally use a Multi Protocol Radio pretty soon after we get them. However most of the cheapies usually blink the Tx LED and/or the Tx starts to beep when the batteries get low. These V761 planes sold today will not fly off anyway. If signal is lost the motor shuts down in a couple of seconds but the stabilization remains active. Thus it might pay to have your rudder a bit off-center normally to make it circle a bit rather than glide straight off as it comes down.
@@theoztreecrasher2647 good info, thanks champ
As soon as you switched to expert mode, the plane was climbing. This is the first thing to check with the eachine minis. You need to correct the trim mechanically by bending the pushrods accordingly. When the trim is set, you will wonder how stable the plane flies, when switching to expert mode. Even the other two modes will benefit, as the Gyro doesnt have to fight the incorrect trim setting. Many people who switch to expert mode the first time are surprised, how the little plane flies with factory trim, switch back and never again try expert mode. When the trim is set correctly, its big fun flying in expert mode and if losing control let the Gyro save the plane by simply switching back to intermediate.
thats why you trim in expert mode before you take off, but qoadcopter knows all this .
I’ve tried, not good results though… the tail doesn’t seem straight…
@@Indy64738 how do you turn it on beginner does it turn using the ruder or do you use the airones.
Hi, After powering up the TX, to bind, - calibrate the gyros, - and centre the planes control services, should the TX switch be in beginner , intermediate, or expert mode.. Many thanks, as I am new to this hobby, so still learning on the RTF models.
The trim control for the rudder in my instruction book is listed as 'not functional'?
Any ideas. Thanks.
I just tried it. The instructions are correct. That makes it even more important to verify that the controls are centered before takeoff, especially for the rudder. Again, if it's not centered, it can be adjusted by lengthening or shortening that U bend in the control rod.
@@Quadcopter101 Thank you. It's the bf 109. Probably doesn't make any difference though. 🤔
How well dose that fly I won't one where will I find it please text me ( David)
have they released a messerschmitt ME-109? this was the fighter plane that fought the spitfire during the battle of britain
We'll, they got this usa-m.banggood.com/Eachine-BF109-2_4GHz-4CH-400mm-Wingspan-6-Axis-One-Key-U-Turn-Aerobatic-Xpilot-Stabilization-System-EPP-Mini-RC-Airplane-RTF-for-Beginner-p-1884477.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3
@@Quadcopter101 thanks for the link, i'll check it out, great video by the way
Were getting it closer & in cell ph , is a barely visible speck in the Sky. Your having Fun,all that matters . Looks better than the Mustqng.
Well its flight time is twice as long as the Mustang. They've done something to improve the efficiency.
I want one of these so bad..
I'v lost 2 planes now due to excess wind!! Take care!
I got this plane but the trick button didn't work. Is that just because it's in begginer mode or is it an issue with my plane?
It should work in beginner mode. Press the button first, then move the right pitch roll stick right/left for a roll, or pull back for a loop.
@@Quadcopter101 I just flew it and I worked out that you need to hold the right stick down. The issue I was having is that I was just tapping g the right stick.
Hi my name is Liam can you please do a video of the cesslla 182 RC plane 😃
There are a lot out there. Which one are you referring to? Here are a couple:
czcams.com/video/M5Fziupa3wI/video.html
czcams.com/video/Pd5uL_hKSf0/video.html
How long can you fly that ?
15 minutes per battery charge.
Is it able to inverted flight in beginner mode???
No.
How do & happy new year from Yorkshire… Great upload QC !
Where did you find the information for the Jumper t lite i.e. v761 protocol setting for set up ?? There are so many protocols I don’t know where to start……
RCGroups.com is a good place to start. www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?4018607-Eachine-Spitfire-2-4GHz-EPP-400mm Anyways the V761 is a trainer airplane from Volantex (the real makers of this Spitfire). It's Volantex' transmitter protocol for their beginner planes.
@@Quadcopter101 thank you 🙏
Is the volantex and eachine spitfire the same
Yep, pretty much. Eachine rebrands Volantex plane products under the Eachine brand name.
Want it!
Which flies better this or the mustang?
They're both very good. It's hard to say which is best. But here's my review of the Mustang. Watch it and see for yourself which might be better for you. czcams.com/video/gbi1M4pB-cA/video.html
Nice
Why is the prop keep popping off
It's designed to do that in a crash. It prevents damage to the propeller, propeller shaft, and motor. Just snap it back on.
Mine came without a tailwheel and Eachine have been a real pain in the rear to deal with. I've flown it twice and will continue to do so without any undercarriage.
It is definitely a little more twitchy than the P-51 in pitch and it won't loop in intermediate as the the P-51. It does look really authentic in the air in certain aspects, particularly a low banking pass.
On my channel I fly my Spitfires over The White Cliffs of Dover, England - The elliptical wings cause tip stall at low speeds, no matter what the scale, just like the real ones!
Today I lost sight of my p51d and it’s gone over the horizon😞 this will be the next purchase
i'm confused, is it Eachine or Volantex ?
The company Volantex makes it. But it is sold under the Eachine brand name.
@@Quadcopter101 I think you got it flipped. EACHINE is the manufacturer (China, almost always "odd" names) , Volantex is seller
Nope, I'm right on this. Volantex is the manufacturer. Eachine is Banggood's brand name for their rebranded RC products made from other Chinese manufacturers. There are multiple Chinese manufacturers that produce RC products for the Banggood Eachine line.
Happy new year!!!! Cool video pal! I have the Trojan and I’m a lil disappointed since the acro mode flies crazy although I tried to trim it… the tail might not be straight…
The prices are crazy too!!! I paid 50$ and now it’s a hundred… now most of the eachine mini are around that price, to be honest it’s way too expensive for this toy, you can have a serious brushless for a lil more….
It’s fun thought in intermediate… and it’s small so you don’t need a huge field to play with it…
Try calibrating the gyros by hanging the wings level without using the landing gear. Please see the following. static.rcgroups.net/forums/attachments/8/7/5/0/6/7/a15697121-104-20211230_190605.jpg
If the gyros are calibrated using the landing gear as support, the plane might fly tail heavy when you turn off the gyros. This may startle as the plane may pitch rapidly up. But if you calibrate with the wings level as shown in the picture, it should then be a smoother transition when you throw the switch.
@@Quadcopter101 thanks! I had today the first flights acro mode, trimming like crazy the ailerons and I was still rolling a little.
I moved the horn on the servo… let’s see tomorrow…
That was cool, but not much power for barrel rolls, neither loopings, not much range either…
But a fun little airplane altogether!!😎😎😎
ok, i have some of this planes and i think that the T-28 is the more ACROBAT, is crazy airplane, does all you think....
"JEJ", Johnnie Johnson's Spitfire.
Motor issues? -Solution= Micro Motors Warehouse...Lol
Qu'elle. Est. La. Différences. Avec. Avec. Le. P. 51. ?
Ils sont tout les deux très bien. Vous pouvez comparer les performances en consultant mon avis sur le P-51 czcams.com/video/gbi1M4pB-cA/video.html
last........ just say'in Thumbs up to Your channel.
Spitfire is probably the fastest 400 mm warbird. That airframe has less drag...she more slippery sliding through the air. More fun than a fish in a glass of milk. 🐠🥛
How high does this bad boy fly?
About 200 meters, and even further if you use your own transmitter. But you can't see it at that distance/height as it's small.
@@Quadcopter101 wow nice! Thanks. Transmitter as in the controller or both to change?
@@Gr8gamerz Transmitter/Controller. But this plane also works with multi-protocol transmitters using V761 protocol. I demonstrate such near the end of the above video. These type controllers generally have much greater range than the stock controller.
@@Quadcopter101 ok cool awesome, thanks for that info. I’ll check out the end of video of what you are referring to. Thanks
I don't know if it is mentioned, the F4U is equally as maneuverable.
I am useless at remote airplane and helicopters, but can a novice !like me truly fly it with out either loosing it or crash and burn??
2:34 ...🍺🍺🍺👍
It's always hard to see the flying at times..you should look at your reviews and see for yourself my friend..
Also. You should tell us what kind of space is needed to fly in..because we can't tell how large your area is by your camera.. review..
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I dunno Quadcopter. I belong to an RC club here in North Canton, OH. Actually, not far from where you live near Erie ,PA. I'm afraid my RC club would laugh at me while they fly their high performance nitro a 6 cell birds..
Ya, the motors last about 90 flights...
On/off switch would be nice but im willing to suffer😂😂😂😂
Wouldn't some WWI birds like this be fun?
Yes, that's what I was thinking too. Spads and Fockers. Maybe the Red Baron's DR1 triplane?
You can get great one's
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And can only be flown outdoors on windless days?, this giy has probably been flying models for many years, Not a beginner, so yours will not fly like his!.
This has gyro stabilization with auto leveling that works very well on windy days.
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You're a good pilot . . .but not so good with a camera. 🤔
IM NEW TO THIS RC FLYING SO DID U HAVE TO CHANGE ANYTHING INSIDE THE PLANE TO USE YOUR FANCY TRANSMITTER
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