Unboxing and Assembly - HobbyZone® AeroScout™ S and S 2 1.1m
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Please visit www.horizonhobby.com/SearchDi... for more information on the HobbyZone® AeroScout™ S RTF & BNF Basic Airplane.
The HobbyZone AeroScout S makes learning to fly an RC (Radio Controlled) airplane easier and more fun than ever before! It’s extremely durable and features exclusive SAFE technology that helps to prevent crashes so nearly everyone can learn to fly successfully.
The AeroScout S 1.1m arrives mostly factory-assembled with the power system, receiver and servos installed. All you need to do is finish some quick and easy final assembly, without the use of glue or special tools, and you'll be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery.
This video covers unboxing and the quick, easy final assembly of the AeroScout S.
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This is one of the best presentations I have ever seen. Great job and thank you !
I just flew this plane today for the 6 time. It flys great. Beginner mode is great, you need it. This is about hand eye coordination. That takes time just fling slowly safely.
I just crashed mine badly on the first flight. My question, I have rebuilt it and since also bound it to my Gen 1 dx8. I do have safe select, should I use the dxs stock controller or dx8 with safe select?
Mine arrived yesterday. Never flown a plane before. Cant wait :)
Well presented again Jason. Thank you
I just got one today And its amazing.
Nice Job Jason! Keep those videos (and jets) coming!
Looks like it will do a great job getting young people into the hobby.
Thanks Jason! Another Amazing Aircraft from HH! HH is always helping others get into the hobby Safely!
HH thanks for the SAFE system!
TRAXXAS
What a great little plane 😃
I nosed mine in on my second flight.. Busted it up pretty good, but was able to put it back together nicely.. Thank you for clarifying some points. I flew the rtf version with the original controller first flight, i have since hooked it to my gen 1 dx8 and seems to be working fine!
That is an awesome plane with awesome features...good job guys 👌
Great video and info,awesome little plane.
Love Horizon Hobby, They are always great to me.
The aircraft and the people there. Sure have given me lots of help and advice, over the many moons, I've been with them.
I liked the Video also. Nobody should buy the: Sport Cub S! In my opinion. It is way to light, especially where i live, up here in, North Dakota! But this Airplane, i like!! I have never flown a Pusher Plane before. I just might give this Airplane a shot!!!
And good job Hobby zone with your partnership with spectrum
Great video. I just ordered the BnF version and already have my transmitter set up for it.
Jason, nice job ! Very well spoken for somebody new to it all.
Absolutely a great video. Good job Horizon.
Looking to get the AeroScout S this week, Thanks for the great video
Very nicely explained Jason, especially enjoy the part which you emphasize the necessity for making sure your throttle kill switch is set before doing anything else!
This model is almost getting to a 'travel' aircraft.... one that is lacking in the industry that would allow many who now travel by air/sea and the fact that drones are not allowed on most cruise ships these days. Something like this or maybe in the near future an even more portable model (like a flying wing without the screaming engine) that can carry a micro cam for aerial footage of your trip or to simply take your hobby on the road with you....without the bulk! A million dollar idea maybe Jason.
Great model plane
One GREAT demonstration....and aircraft for the $$$.🛩
just received mine a few days ago and progressed from beg-adv over a few flights. An excellent feature to ensure you don't crash it on day one! 10/10
I found a way lol😂
Thanks to the guy who did the video explaining the difference between the aeroscout and the apprentice......both excellent planes but i have decided to go with the Aeroscout first. I still have my old Aerobird Challenger 3 and the old Parkzone Focke Wulf :) and really looking forward to flying the next generation of planes, i learned a lot on the Aerobird Challenger3, what a plane that is...i could get half hour out of a battery, climb high, cut the power and glide and hug the wind where possible, made many repairs to it too and bought many wings where i couldnt repair, strange thing is they always seemed to fly better after a repair haha, i added gaffa tape to the wings to strengthen them slightly, i snapped a few wings diving hard and pulling up sharp with expert mode with all the horns at full throw, gave it a little bit more than perhaps it was designed for, still my favourite plane, endless fun...even managed to get it flying inverted haha. The Focke Wulf was excellent too though more of a postive full on flight compared to the gliding capabilities of the challenger3 which had such a low stall speed especially facing into the wind.
Nice instructional video.
Thank you for your vidéo, it's very clear and nice. I just finish to assembly and bind my plane with a dx6e it's very easy. Next step fly this beautifull plane in France
Great plane, I learned how to fly with this perfect plane for beginners. I still fly it, even though I had some hard landings, but I could repaired it very easily. I also recommend it to any one wanting to learn how to fly RC planes.
Excellent presentation. One thing you didn't mention was the panic recovery by pressing the bind button. This is a greast feature of the SAFE system.
Awesome I assumed it had panic.
Just bought this at my local hobby shop...all set up. Got my FAA registration number on the plane and hoping to get out and fly on Saturday!!
Thanks bro🎉
Great video, looking for the plane to arrive..
Good presentation, but need to tell beginners the all important “never leave lipo charging unattended” cautionary.
Fantastic presentation and teaching. You sir should be a model for other You Tube aspiring teachers/presenters. This coming from a teacher. I could base my whole comment on your meticulous and articulate presentation. Great job. Anyway I’ve been so excited to get into this hobby and I’ve got the bug bad after picking up a couple of micro helis. I have a Sport Cub S but it’s always windy up in northern Canada where I am and I think it stands to reason that a larger plane would be way better in the wind and probably actually easier to learn on. I was going to get the carbon cub S or the apprentice but the assembly itself turned me off. I want to learn how to fly these things not spend an hour or more trying to put them together. This seems like my kind of beginner friendly RC aircraft. Solid and well-built, not needing rubber bands all over the place. Anyway you just might have helped me make a decision. Tell me can you fly this in parks etc? Thank you very much. Cheers.
Thank you very much for your feedback and support Steve! And yes, this model is sized so it can be flown in large parks...in an area as small as a single soccer field for more experienced pilots, or in an area the size of ~2+ soccer fields for less experienced pilots. The more space and less obstructions the better when learning to fly of course! The AeroScout does handle better in wind than the Sport Cub S and other smaller/lighter class models, but we do recommend flying in as low of winds as possible when learning to fly. And if you haven't already, we strongly recommend picking up the latest version of RealFlight RC Flight Simulator (www.horizonhobby.com/category/airplanes/aircraft-radio-systems/simulators )...it will help you learn to fly, and become a better pilot, in less time and with far less crashes of your actual models! The AeroScout is not currently in RealFlight (yet ;), but the Sport Cub S, Carbon Cub S and the Apprentice are in there, along with Virtual Flight Instructor lessons also taught by Jason. You can see more info in the video here: czcams.com/video/yhmR0kpcDAs/video.html
I’m going to get one
Yes, kind of funny. You say you like to start with all your switches up and back. The next sentence is to put the propeller motor switch forward. Great vid, just wanted to tease about that one.
I just purchased this aircraft and had my first flight ever yesterday. Gusty wind and no crash at all. So great plane for beginners even if I had spent some time in simulator to get used to commands. One question I have: it seems that despite putting the transmitter in flight mode 2 (expert mode), I cannot roll or loop; SAFE seems to be engaged even in expert mode. I could not find a setting in the app. Is there a specific setting or setup I need to do? I tried with a DSXe and I tried in my apartment with the DSXeS (without flying) and gyro are kicking with both transmitters.
Ordered on July 3 got it Sept. 6
I just got mine recently. overall I'm super excited, the only problem is the rod that goes through the vertical stabilizer Fits way tighter than snug to the point where I cracked the rod. hopefully the hobby shop near me has a replacement or I'm not flying tomorrow as planned. not to happy with what happened
I had to lube mine to get it in...styrofoam safe lube!!! One stabilizer is very hard to get square tube in and the other fits so loose makes me wonder how it stays on...but all the aeroscout vids I've watched are like that and I have watched about 10.
I had the same problem getting the rod in. I had to use a razor blade and shave away all 4 sides of the rod, afterwards, everything went in snugly.
Wet rod with water then insert.
looking at the price for RTF, the quick and literally easy assembly, nice landing gear, decent high wingspan, looks durable and a pusher prop, This is literally the best starter plane ive seen so far. Id even recommend skipping the sport cub s. Add an FPV canopy for this and its perfect. Im wondering how itll fly with 3200mah
It's a bit nose heavy but will fly fine with a 3200mAh battery (as long as the particular 3200mAh battery fits in the battery compartment!)! That said, it already offers flight times upwards of 15+ minutes with 3S 2200mAh batteries!
Right on Joe. Indeed I would’ve skipped the sports club had I seen this first.
@@HorizonHobbyProducts glad to know a 3200 will work. Your 2200 3s always seem to be on backorder, lol. Very popular battery I'm guessing.
How do you add a FPV canopy?
@@HorizonHobbyProducts 15 minutes?? I can get maybe 8 minutes
I just bought this airplane but lol finding a spot to fly it is challenging
I wanted to learn to fly and this is the one I chose after watching a lot of videos of planes for beginners. The question I have is it as easy to disassemble when I store it because I'm limited on space.
Yes, very much so. The main wing is held on with three thumb-wheel screws and the horizontal stabs slide right off!
@@HorizonHobbyProducts Thank you for such a quick reply. I will be looking at Horizon products more often.
How long does the battery take to charge? I just got it this morning, and it’s currently 6 and it’s still not charged. Also, does a purple flashing mean it’s charging?
I have a different model than what you are showing. The aileron connectors are on a round capacitor. The wire going to channel one has 4 wires and one is yellow and is not attached to anything, does it plug into 5 or 6 channel or left out? It has a plug attached to it so it seems it would plug into either channel 5 or 6 which are the only two left in the receiver. Thanks for your help. I got the DXS model transmitter. I did not receive a battery or charger, which I thought came with the ready to fly version.
Can you add flaperons on this? If so how. I tried but one aileron goes down, like it should, but the other goes up. Help would be appreciated.
Hi, just purchased my bnf aeroscout. I cant seem to get ss3x working in intermediate or advanced mode. Safe works fine, however in the other two modes as3x is not functioning.......
Just got mine today. But, it is missing the nose gear set screw. How do I get one so that I can finish build and fly this thing?
I wish the Aerobird design would come back. This one just seems less capable and less powerful. V tail or T tail works fine and looks nice.
This is Jason from the video :) I owned and flew just about every Firebird model, including the Aerobird...the AeroScout is FAR more capable and powerful! It's a vastly superior model in every way, as I demonstrate in this video: czcams.com/video/eHA49QecFR0/video.html
@@HorizonHobbyProducts Thanks for your input and you are probably correct. I have only flown that one years ago and did some pretty amazing things with it. Pushed it past it's limits and folded the wings at one point too. Happy flying!
your wing screws are not all set into place ,I have the same issue of the screw coming loose from the plastic thumb holder .I fixed the issue with CA glue
Mine did the same thing.
I bought the recommended charger on the box, the Smart G2 200 3s. It doesn't have a balancer cable on it like you said in the video. Also, it's been charging for 1 hour now before my first flight and still isn't completed charging. The white charge light is still flashing. Is this normal?
Can we get a new video? The model we bought this week doesn't quite follow the same steps so a refresh video would be awesome!
The controller and battery are the two different pieces
Hi, what is the difference between the S and the S2 versions? I am about to buy an Aeroscout but the local hobbyshop has both in, on their website the cheaper version seems to come with the DXe transmitter whilst the more expensive version comes with a DX .....i am wondering if they have the pricing wrong and if i should go for the DXe transmitter rather than the other one, is there any difference between the planes themselves? Thank you.
Seems with this design the battery wire is always going to be bumping the servo push rods for the front wheel? Even this video the wire visually appears to be all on up on that push rod even though the guy is saying he has clearance. Seems like its ok to touch but conflicting info here.
I have the Aero S2 BNF. I have created the model from the BNF template on an NX 6. Everything seems to work but I noticed that the elevator servo makes an adjustment to the angle of the elevator when I switch from beginner mode to intermediate mode thus causing the plane to climb in flight. When switched to advanced mode the plane seems to fly fine without any trim adjustments. Is it normal for the servo to make this move when changing from safe beginner to safe intermediate? Thank you for a response!
If you have to replace the fuselage and it doesn't come with the motor and propeller, how do you remove it from your old plane and install in the new fuselage?
My front wheel is angled to the right when the rudder is straight. I just built it. The screw is on the flat part of the front wheel wire. Not sure how to adjust this. Any ideas?
One of the small bags in the box contains something labeled “Bind Plug”. Where does that plug in? Thanks.
Hello I was wounndering my plane is not working out of the box what do I do I followed the instructions exactly
If anyone is putting together this plane and looking at the comments, the Aileron plug requires some good amount of force to get it to snap into place. It will snap and you will feel it. It might seem like it goes in the wrong way, black to yellow, but it's definitely yellow to white. I believe I lost my first Aeroscout due to not connecting these well enough and they became disconnected mid flight. Not knowing what went wrong, I was unable to turn the plane around and it got so far away it lost connection. Hindsight I might have been able to use the rudder to bring it back around. Don't make the same mistakes I did!
go horizon hobby
Question, this is considered an excellent beginner aircraft. I am having problems, when I switch from beginner mode switch in (0) @ 50% throttle to intermediate mode switch in position (1) the aircraft pitches nose up drastically and needs to be retrimmed for level flight. Switching back to beginner mode it goes hard nose down and again needs to be retrimmed for level flight. Reading the ops manual again, I see it states trimming should only be done in exp. mode (2) ?? This doesn’t make sense as a beginner aircraft, having to trim and retrim. Any input would be appreciated.
If you have access to a experienced flyer ask them to trim it up for you👍🏼..
I think I want one to mount a camera on it.
Hello excellent explanation thanks. I have a question if I buy this airplane and later on I buy the f16 or f15 could I use the remote control of this aeroscout s to fly the f15 or f16? And the battery too can I use it with the jets? Or I have to buy another transmitter for jets
You can use the Dxe with is the transmitter that comes with it with any other plane that requires 6 or less channels and yes you can use the same transmitter with the f15 or f16. The battery that comes with it is a 3 cell, for the f15 or f16 it needs a 4 cell, I found my batteryfor the f 15 for around 40 bucks on amazon. 4s 2200 mAh lipo.~ Ryan
Hi Jason, I had a question about the BNF version and binding to a DX8. Does this plane convert to the current style Safe Select (2-switch) or does Safe need to be assigned to a 3 switch and need to bind with all 3 modes the RTF comes with?
You can use a two-position switch. You will just lose the functionality of the intermediate mode.
@@HorizonHobbyProducts Perfect, I only need SAFE these days for a panic situation or for hand launches, however I'm very use to the current gear switch for my SAFE-Select. I want to use this to put around near my house. Thanks again for making such great products so accessible to everyone!
Is there a mode1 tx, or can the tx be changed to mode1? Otherwise I'll have to pass on this great plane!
Can I use the radio that came with my mini apprentice it looks like exactly the same radio
Yes! It is the same radio/transmitter.
What "frequency" is the transmitter? Any danger of interference to or from other sources??
I just bought one of these and i noticed that there is a middle wire coming from the battery. I fly a lot of planes and I was wanting to know if i could use my other 3 cell batteries in it if i changed the plug on the plane to fit my other batteries. OR do you have to use a HOBBYZONE battery only. In other words. will the plane still power up/fly if i put a deans or other connector on the plane.
The third wire gives you the benefit of Smart technology when used with Smart chargers and ESCs (safer, easier to use, etc.)! However, that battery will also work with 2-wire "non-Smart" setups too! And other 2-wire batteries will also work with the stock "non-Smart" ESC.
@@HorizonHobbyProducts I see thank you. I plan to just keep it the way it is. I was also unsure if the transmitter that came with my Aeroscout (DXe) if it will bind with the 1.1 meter Trojan. If so it would be worth it for me to grab one of those and a couple of xtra batteries. Im pretty sure that they take the same battery. 2200 3S.
Im experiencing problems with this plane. (its my first plane)
When i connect the battery to the plane, all it does is beep a few times and nothing more. It doesnt react to the commands of the transmitter (which was on before connecting the battery). Would be cool if you help
You need to hold the 'A' button on the transmitter when you turn it on to bind it.
If the aileron order does not matter, does it actually "learn" which servo is which? Or are the servos mirrored?
The aileron servos rotate the same direction, but one is mounted "mirrored" to the other (so it drives the corresponding aileron the opposite direction of the other servo no matter which lead on the Y-harness it's plugged into).
Hey I was wondering if the transmitter in the ready to fly Aeroscout can be used in other airplanes
Yes! The DXe originally included with the RTF version AeroScout S 1.1m, as well as the DXS that will now be included, can be used with many other 4-5 channel HobbyZone and E-flite BNF Basic aircraft including this T-28 Trojan 1.1m: czcams.com/video/r0K6S1K4vYc/video.html
Can the transmitter be used with BNF planes? That would be great for those of us who are just getting started in the gabby. Thanks!
Yes! The Spektrum DXe transmitter can be used with many BNF airplanes up to 6 channesl!
Can it carry a Actioncamera?
Well Jason after many hours of fun I finally crashed had to order new fuselage switched over the motor and the receiver but I can't get all the servos to work at once. What is the correct sequence of connections on the receiver
Channel/Port 1 = Throttle channel (plug the ESC lead into this channel/port)
Channel/Port 2 = Aileron channel (plug the y-harness lead from the aileron servos into this channel/port)
Channel/Port 3 = Elevator channel (plug the elevator servo lead into this channel/port)
Channel/Port 4 = Rudder channel (plug the rudder servo lead into this channel/port)
does this have FPV
I was sold this same RC plane with no battery and charger, had to purchase battery and charger separately
I purchased a HobbyZone® AeroScout ™ S 2 model from a store (online). I shipped the entire package to Europe by airmail. During assembly and after charging the battery, it turned out to be damaged. I bought a new one in my country, and only could I start the model. Can a company selling your products in Poland replace my defective battery?
Is there any description on CZcams of how to configure the NX6 transmitter for this model?
What is the best simulator software to practice for this plane? I crashed and broke mine today on first flight.
I'm using RealFlight 9.5, it's by the same company that makes the actual plane.
Hey I was wondering if you could program the bind button to a panic button.
The Bind button already acts as a Panic button if you have the RTF version of the AeroScout!
@@HorizonHobbyProducts thank you
Can someone help me out here. Why is it we always power on tx before the battery goes in and opposite when turning off?
So you and the transmitter are always in control of the receiver and aircraft! Otherwise, if the transmitter is off and the receiver is on, interference or something else can cause unwanted commands of the aircraft including moving the control surfaces and/or running the motor unexpectedly.
I have downloaded the setup to my dx6 ready to bind but I have one question before I bind it.. Do I need to assign the flightmode switch by toogling the switch still or is it pre set for that 3 pos flightmode switch for safe when bindning to dx6?
The manual is unclear on this point. I want all 3 flightmodes setup like the rtr dxe on my dx6...
Mvh Pierre
The SAFE flight modes are assigned to channel 5/gear by default. When using a DX6, this means the flight modes will be on the 2-position A switch by default. With the 2-position switch you will have Beginner mode and Experienced mode...you will not have Intermediate mode available (most people do not mind this). If you would like to have Intermediate mode as well, you will need to use the "channel assign" function in the DX6 to change the switch channel 5/gear is assigned to from switch A to switch B. Then you will have all three flights modes on yours DX6!
@@HorizonHobbyProducts I have done that.. Its set to B 3 pos switch where I have my flightmodes but when I bind it now for the first time I insert bindplug then remove it before I bind but do I need to toogle the B switch 5 Times after binding are complete or is safe already active?
Thank you so much for helping me 😊
@@Speedbat76 Search Binding the DX6 to the Arrowscout I'm sure someone has a video showing exactly how to set it up I have the RTF Arrowscout so I just use the transmitter it comes with I'm looking for a good deal on a used DX8 so I can buy the BNF models with flaps retracts etc Ya save a lot of $$$ in the long run I want the new Turbo Timber bad lol I just built a 4ft 6inch wing span foam board trainer I have everything built All I have left to do is install the servos control rods and horns I have have already installed the motor ESC and receiver which is the same one in my Arrowscout so I can use the same transmitter I've got about a $100 in it The FliteTest channel is awesome if you haven't heard of them you are missing out Those guys build some awesome planes and they do all kinds of cool experiments ✌️
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I just got a aeroscout s1 and in beginner mode i have full rudder throw. in intermediate i have half rudder throw. Is this correct ?
Yes, this is correct! You have less aileron control/a lower bank angle limit in the beginner mode so you may need more rudder to make the turns "tighter" than in the intermediate mode (which has more aileron control/a higher bank angle limit). This also makes it easier to taxi in the beginner mode since you have more nose gear steering authority. You should also have more rudder throw in the experienced mode!
@@HorizonHobbyProducts, This makes perfect sense now. Thank you for the perfect answer to my not perfect question. My plane is working properly Thank you so much.
The ailerons aren’t moving on mine does anyone know why?
nobody :
HobbyZone - *AnOThER TrAiNeR, EvEn ThoUGh ThErE is ThE ApPreNtiCE*
The Apprentice S 15e and Mini Apprentice are amazing trainers of course, but the AeroScout is a sub $200 , pusher-style alternative that some beginners (and experienced pilots too!) might prefer :)
How many channels has the dxe that comes with the aeroscout rtf?
6 channels total!
@@HorizonHobbyProducts thank you!
@10:09
Greetings friend of HorizonHobby, excellent plane, I am a beginner without much money to get one of these. I resort to your good faith and I ask you if you can give me one even if it is beaten or used...
What is the flight time for the battery?
Typically 10-15 minutes, but upwards of 20+ is possible with low power cruising!
Does the "D" toggle switch do anything?
Not when used with the AeroScout!
@@HorizonHobbyProducts thank you
I think i could Hover it HAHAHHAH
Dale Cheek I bet you could Dale! 😀
@@GBLynden LOL maybe yes,maybe no but i sure would give it a shot.....
Anyone know what the d switch does?
No function when using the DXe or DXS transmitter with the AeroScout! The D switch is usually used to control flaps on other models.
@@HorizonHobbyProducts oh okay, I appreciate your response. Just got one of these in the mail and didn't know what that switch did
Need a plug and play FPV Version/TBS Crossfire
is it the rtf?
We offer two versions...RTF (Ready-To-Fly) and BNF (Bind-N-Fly) Basic:
The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) version includes a Spektrum DXe controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz control technology, plus a Spektrum Smart LiPo battery and charger that make it easier and safer to charge. That means there's nothing extra you need to buy or provide before you can fly!
And the fun doesn't stop after you learn how to fly! The powerful and efficient brushless power system delivers long flight times and provides plenty of speed and power to perform aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls and even inverted (upside down) flight. Plus, the lightweight design and low wing loading deliver a very wide flight envelope and incredible handling that even experienced pilots will appreciate and enjoy. The BNF Basic version (HBZ3850) is the perfect choice for those pilots because it allows them to use their favorite Spektrum™ transmitter along with batteries and chargers they may already own to fly with.
@@HorizonHobbyProducts cool
How much does it cost?
199.99
Can u use a dumb battery to fly it
You can! You just need to use a 3S 1300-2200mAh battery that's equipped with a compatible EC3 or IC3 connector.
Aeroscout vs FMS Ranger 1200 anyone?
Elife
Why is it always "YOU GUYS"?? Are there no women flying R. C. planes, drones, etc...?