E-Flite F-14 Tomcat Twin 40mm EDF BNF Basic - Max Performance - Model AV8R Episode 67 Model AV8R 2026-09-23 | E-Flite F-14 Tomcat Twin 40mm EDF BNF Basic - Max Performance - Model AV8R Episode 67
E-flite SNJ-5/AT-6 Texan 1.5m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and Safe Select - Model AV8R Review Model AV8R 2025-10-09 | Excellent model of a classic advanced warbird trainer! In Model AV8R episode 213, we feature the newly updated and upgraded E-flite SNJ-5/AT-6 Texan! Pilots LOVED the OG E-flite AT-6 and have been asking for it to be brought back and for several years now. Well, here it is, and it is better than ever before! In this review we'll cover all the details and display it in scale and aggressive demo flights! Check it out, links below -If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the SNJ-5 BNF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/7fsb38ALink to the SNJ-5 BNF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/1XZrCIKLink to the SNJ-5 PNP at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/44YxouMLink to the SNJ-5 PNP at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/dWeYkdtChapters:00:00 Intro/Model Introduction 01:21 Model Specs 01:50 Model Features/Upgrades 07:02 Model Assembly 08:04 Model Set-Up/Smart TX File/Set-Up Info Pages 11:52 Flight Footage: Scale Demo 21:08 Flight Footage: Stall Tests/Not Scale At All Demo 24:15 Our Final Thoughts #new #aviation #rcplane
Avios Grand Tundra 2 1700mm PNF - Model AV8R Quick Look/Fun Flight Model AV8R 2025-09-26 | One of the best sport bush planes ever is back! In Model AV8R episode 212, we feature the newly revised Avios Grand Tundra 2! The OG Grand Tundra was a favorite of RC pilots world wide. The Grand Tundra 2 offers all the things that made that one great, plus several new features that put it in the mix of the best modern sport bush planes available. We'll cover all the details and demo this very capable aircraft in a thorough fun flight demo! Check it out, links below - If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the Grand Tundra 2 at HobbyKing - hobbyking.com/en_us/avios-grand-tundra-v2.htmlLink to the RX we used - alnk.to/a46dxobLink to our OG Grand Tundra review - youtube.com/watch?v=FyJsg-823TI&t=1439sLink to JohnVHRC's full assembly video - youtube.com/watch?v=81WKciODFu8&t=12sChapters:00:00 The Featured Plane/Intro01:05 Model Overview 07:02 Assembly/Set-Up 10:01 Flight Characteristics/Our Thoughts14:08 Fun Flight/Demo w/Bonus Footage#new #aviation #rcplane
Durafly Spitfire Mk.IIa Battle Of Britain Day Memorial Flight Model AV8R 2025-09-14 | We will never forget the few. In this special episode, we fly our Durafly Spitfire Mk.IIa in a scale flight for our friends across the pond. September 15th is "Battle of Britain Day" in the United Kingdom, and it is a special day for many who appreciate the brave men that fought for the freedom of their homeland...many of which made the ultimate sacrifice. We have many viewers from the UK, and follow several other RC model aviation channels from the UK. This one is for all of you...Chapters: 00:00 Intro00:42 Adam's Address03:13 Memorial Spitfire Flight #battleofbritain #aviation #rcplane
RC ERA UH-1 Huey RTF RC Helicopter - Model AV8R Review Model AV8R 2025-09-12 | Model AV8R reviewing a RC heli?? In Model AV8R episode 211, we try something new! The RC ERA UH-1 Huey is technically a toy grade RC helicopter, however it flies like it's hobby grade. Plus this heli has a lot of scale detail, enough to get Adam's attention...so here we are. We got this one from RTRHobby and it surprised us a bit. We'll cover all the details, show you a flight demo with an unplanned crash test, then give you our take on it! Check it out, link below - Link to the Huey at RTRHobby - rtrhobby.com/products/c032-1-48-scale-uh-1-huey-2-4g-6ch-flybarless-rc-helicopterChapters: 00:00 Intro To The Huey 00:57 Model Overview 05:05 Main Flight Demo13:38 The Crash! 15:32 Flight Debrief/Our Final Thoughts #new #aviation #rchelicopter
E-flite Twin 64mm Airbus A320neo vs Freewing Twin 70mm AL37 - Model AV8R RC Airliner Battle! Model AV8R 2025-09-05 | There's two dogs in the RC airliner race. Who wins?? In model AV8R episode 210, we feature the new E-flite A320neo in a head-to-head against the plane it was made to compete with, the Freewing AL37! Considering things like storage/transport, field assembly, set-up difficulty, scale fidelity, features, convenience, versatility, and of course flyability - Pilots Dustin and Adam put them through their paces and see how they stack up against each other. Check it out, links below - If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the Airbus A320neo BNF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/7frGAQ7Link to the Airbus A320neo BNF "Basic White" at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/9bw1nP8Link to the Airbus A320neo PNP at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/6IHpEnrLink to the Airbus A320neo BNF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/aWFBc1ELink to the Airbus A320neo BNF "Basic White" at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/4BIjSDTLink to the Airbus A320neo PNP at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/bEkD7giLink to the Freewing AL37 PNP at Motion RC - motionrc.com/products/freewing-al37-airliner-twin-70mm-edf-jet-pnp-fj31513pLink to Model AV8R's OG Review of the E-flite A320neo - youtube.com/watch?v=hZ0ljg5nfFk&t=581sChapters:00:00 Intro/Getting Started/Our Pilots 01:08 Transport/Field Assembly 02:57 Set-Up Difficulty 04:55 Scale Fidelity 06:35 Features/Functions 07:48 Flying Intro08:04 Flight Footage: Adam Flies The AL37 15:10 Flight Footage: Dustin Flies The A320neo 23:08 Flying Debrief/Our Final Thoughts #new #aviation #rcplane
E-flite Extra 330 SC 3D 1.3m BNF - Model AV8R Update Model AV8R 2025-08-29 | The best foam 3D plane on Horizon's website? In Model AV8R episode 209, we take a second look at the E-flite Extra 330 SC after 100 flights! In this Model AV8R Update series episode, we'll cover how the fit/finish, electronics, and hardware are holding up. We'll compare our impressions now versus our impressions when we first reviewed it, and we'll cover changes we made to the plane & set-up...including an upgrade to AS3X+ with our full updated set-up! Of course, we'll fly it again for you in an all new demo! Check it out, links below...If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the Extra 330 SC BNF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/4fSKjivLink to the Extra 330 SC BNF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/9mqIKYcLink to our OG review of the Extra 330 SC - youtube.com/watch?v=VfBlehi0uTw&t=690sChapters:00:00 Intro/The Extra 330 SC02:00 Fit & Finish Wear/Damage03:44 How The Hardware & Electronics Are Holding Up/Changes We Made 05:30 Our Current Impressions VS Our Original Impressions 07:34 Our Current Set-Up/Set- Up Info Page10:39 New Demo Flight #new #aviation #rcplane
Holy Smokes! Seemed like a good idea at the time...#smoke #rcplane #funny Model AV8R 2025-08-27 | ...
Avios Extra NG 3D 1600mm PNF - Model AV8R Review Model AV8R 2025-08-22 | Does HobbyKing have a foam 3D contender now?? In Model AV8R episode 208, we feature the new Avios Extra NG 1600mm! Simply put, Avios used a very familiar formula to make a foam 3D/XA weapon! This is easily the best 3D plane we've ever flown from HobbyKing, and it's worth checking out. In this review we'll cover the assembly, set-up, and features. Then of course we'll demo it with a fun 3D flight! Enjoy, links below -If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the Extra NG 1600mm at HobbyKing - hobbyking.com/en_us/avios-extra-ng-pnf-semi-scale-3d-aerobatic-airplane-epo-1600mm.html?utm_campaign=US%20extra%20NG%20300&utm_medium=home_banner&utm_source=websiteLink to the RX we used - alnk.to/d3ETOh6Chapters: 00:00 Intro/The Extra NG! 01:14 Model Assembly/Assembly Tips 05:42 Model Specs06:20 Model Overview/Features 14:32 Model Set-Up/Set-Up Info Pages 16:53 Flight Footage: Main Demo w/Bonus Gratuitous Hovering 24:28 Our Final Thoughts #new #aviation #rcplane
E-Flite Super Timber BNF - Model AV8R Update Model AV8R 2025-08-15 | Is It Still The Best Foam Timber? In Model AV8R episode 207, we take a second look at our Super Timber after over a year of flying and sharing it with other pilots! In this Model AV8R Update series episode, we'll cover how the fit/finish, electronics, and hardware are holding up. We'll compare our impressions now versus our impressions when we first reviewed it, and we'll cover any changes we made to the plane/set-up. Of course, we'll fly it again for you in an all new demo! Check it out, links below...If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you!!Link to the Super Timber BNF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/3ydEBgwLink to the Super Timber BNF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/5FcKn5mLink to the Turbo Timber SWS BNF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/31tnERzLink to the Turbo Timber SWS BNF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/5jnepvnLink to our OG Super Timber review - youtube.com/watch?v=QtP28EOBK_M&t=1505sChapters:00:00 Intro/The Super Timber 02:01 Fit & Finish Wear/Damage04:53 How The Hardware & Electronics Are Holding Up/Changes We Made 06:43 Our Current Impressions VS Our Original Impressions 08:17 Our Current Set-Up/Set- Up Info Page10:12 New Demo Flight #new #aviation #rcplane
E-Flite Micro Scrappy 800mm BNF with AS3X & Optional SAFE Select - Model AV8R Review Model AV8R 2025-08-06 | FINALLY! A micro model of Mike Patey's amazing bush plane! In Model AV8R episode 206, we feature the newest E-Flite release - Micro Scrappy 800mm! Mike Patey is one of the most talented custom aircraft designers in the world, and his plane Scrappy has innovations and features we've never seen on an aircraft. Through a partnership with Mike, Horizon Hobby and E-Flite have made some model magic a few times, and Micro Scrappy delivers just as we all thought it would! In this review we'll cover the very quick assembly, the features, and the set-up. Then we'll demo Micro Scrappy with low n' slow, aerobatic, and bush flying! Plus - Adam will share some of what he's learned through conversations with the Horizon PD team to answer some popular questions about the making of Scrappy! Check it out, links below -If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the Micro Scrappy BNF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/gKSIsRmLink to the Micro Scrappy BNF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/b7At4MiLink to the Micro Scrappy Ultimate Bundle at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/5Q7JEkHLink to the Micro Scrappy Ultimate Bundle at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/hDsvn12Chapters: 00:00 Bad To The Bone Intro/Meet Scrappy! 01:58 Model Assembly/Answering Common Questions About Scrappy 07:21 Model Specs/Features/Explaining Window Stickers vs Clear Plastic 12:24 Model Set-Up/Battery Selection/Set-Up Info Page 15:52 Flight Footage: Low n' Slow/3S Acro 20:15 Flight Footage: 4S Aerobatic Demo 23:00 Flight Footage: Bush Flying 30:01 Flight Footage: Stall Tests/Testing The Gear 31:05 Our Final Thoughts #new #aviation #rcaircraft
Avios Kobuz Sport-Scale Aerobatic Glider w/Flaps 2200mm (PNF) - Model AV8R Review Model AV8R 2025-08-01 | When they say aerobatic...they're not kidding! In Model AV8R Episode 205, we feature the new Avios Kobuz Aerobatic Glider from HobbyKing! It's the most aerobatic glider we've ever tested. It's big...yet convenient. In this review we'll cover the assembly, features, and set-up...then we'll see if we can offend the G meter in a demo you don't want to miss! Check it out, links below - If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the Avios Kobuz at HobbyKing - hobbyking.com/en_us/avios-kobuz-pnf-sports-scale-aerobatic-glider-w-flaps-epo-2200mm.html?srsltid=AfmBOoptOJFtsLMJ8sLzqI4t4n5UdAx0N58RB0cfBqaQvkexn2t0nv-zLink to the RX we used - alnk.to/dLjOdpSChapters: 00:00 Intro/The Kobuz00:55 Model Assembly/Tips 04:01 Model Specs 04:28 Model Features 07:21 Model Set-Up/Set-Up Info Page 09:55 Flight Footage: Demo Flight16:43 Our Final Thoughts #new #aviation #rcplanes
FMS 1400mm Pitts V2 PNP - Model AV8R Update Model AV8R 2025-07-25 | After 4 years...still a favorite! In Model AV8R episode 204, we take a second look at our FMS 1400mm Pitts S-2B after 4 years of ownership and over 200 flights! In this Model AV8R Update series episode, we'll cover how the fit/finish, electronics, and hardware are holding up. We'll compare our impressions now versus our impressions when we first reviewed it, and we'll cover changes we made to the plane & set-up...including going from no gyro to AS3X+ with our full updated set-up! Of course, we'll fly it again for you in an all new demo! Check it out, links below - If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the FMS Pitts PNP at FMS Models - fmshobby.com/products/fms-1400mm-55-1-pitts-v2-pnp?_pos=1&_sid=a50e4ca65&_ss=r&ref=modelav8rLink to the FMS Pitts PNP at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/44Y4KLMLink to our OG Review of the Pitts - youtube.com/watch?v=Cji2Io-aIVsChapters:00:00 Intro/The 1400mm Pitts01:38 Fit & Finish Wear/Damage02:50 How The Hardware & Electronics Are Holding Up05:36 Changes/Upgrades We've Made To The Plane10:31 Our Current Impressions VS Our Original Impressions 14:55 Our Current Set- Up Info Pages w/AS3X+ Settings15:08 New Demo Flight#new #aviation #rcplane
E-Flite Airbus A320neo Twin 64mm EDF BNF Basic w/AS3X+ & SAFE Select - Model AV8R Review Model AV8R 2025-07-17 | Is this the new benchmark for foam RC Airliners? In Model AV8R episode 203, we feature the brand new E-Flite Airbus A320neo! This officially licensed scale model of the best selling airliner in the world is loaded with features, and is the most convenient larger scale airliner we've ever tested! Easy assembly, easy set-up, easy to transport, and still flies like a bigger plane! We'll cover all the details and demo this ground breaking plane for you in our review! Check it out, links below - If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the Airbus A320neo BNF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/7frGAQ7Link to the Airbus A320neo BNF "Basic White" at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/9bw1nP8Link to the Airbus A320neo PNP at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/6IHpEnrLink to the Airbus A320neo BNF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/aWFBc1ELink to the Airbus A320neo BNF "Basic White" at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/4BIjSDTLink to the Airbus A320neo PNP at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/bEkD7giLink to Callie Graphics - callie-graphics.comLink to the Velcro One-Wrap at Amazon - amazon.com/VELCRO-Brand-ONE-WRAP-Double-Sided-Multi-Purpose/dp/B000078CUB/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UOeN6DpnpPBHIiL8J49Tgiuc-i3YwonGnSQvhegTciHpWXmvHZQdwAyejBwJsIZTLy4KaF3bdA4PWKO0ch_AHfUfFDfNHR7WPYgkPPNNaiWqGYBPkfe4iQ5ad529RzWE6C47BdstXgXPde86KY0FvV2i3pdQGeNAjt3FJwfyAF6Zr1Ub1BF_Zqi295miXp_q-LHavAI7Y98vn3dhr26UuDih3TcJKXa7IT2I_yzs5RM.7QJaBBajB8UyWA_-DhZwfUtFpcrOfZ0AnkJnkJUjxSE&dib_tag=se&keywords=velcro%2Bone%2Bwrap&qid=1752642266&sr=8-5&th=1Chapters:00:00 Introducing The E-Flite Airbus A320neo!01:42 Model Assembly/Tips 06:28 Model Specs 07:03 Model Features 13:56 Model Set-Up/Smart TX File/Set-Up Info Pages 18:02 Flight Footage: Main Demo26:27 Flight Footage: Stall Tests/Shenanigans 28:31 Our Final Thoughts #new #airbus #aviation
Kavan Alpha 1500 V2 - Model AV8R Quick Look/Fun Flight Model AV8R 2025-07-11 | Reasonably priced and multi-role capable! In model AV8R episode 202, we have the latest in our Quick Look/Fun Flight series - the Kavan Alpha 1500 V2 Compact Motor Glider! We'll cover the details in a model overview and then demo it with a fun flight where Adam focuses more on its capabilities as a sport aerobat! Whether you want to thermal, slope soar, or stay in the power for aerobatics...the Alpha can deliver! Check it out, links below - If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the Alpha at FPV Builds RC in the U.S. - fpvbuildsrc.com/product-page/kavan-alpha-1500-v2-arf-blackLink to Kavan RC EU - kavanrc.com/enChapters:00:00 The Featured Plane/Intro01:02 Model Overview 02:57 Assembly/Set-Up 06:09 Flight Characteristics/Our Thoughts09:56 Fun Flight/Demo #new #aviation #rcplane
Hobbyzone Champ Anniversary Special Edition RTF/BNF Trainer RC Airplane - Model AV8R Review Model AV8R 2025-07-03 | An iconic trainer returns - better than ever! In Model AV8R episode 201, we feature the brand new Hobbyzone Champ! This Anniversary Special Edition has all the modern tech to breathe new life into what was already a brilliant trainer. The OG Champ introduced thousands to the hobby and taught them how to fly well over a decade ago. This new one will do that all over again...and do it even better! In this review we'll give you all the info on this anniversary special edition and show you how much fun it is to fly, and for beginners...how easy it makes learning to fly! Check it out, links below -If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you very much!! Link to the Champ RTF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/cSJQUf7Link to the Champ RTF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/9bvWj7PLink to the Champ BNF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/1N476S9Link to the Champ BNF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/4BIeNWeChapters: 00:00 Introducing The NEW ASE Champ! 01:26 Model Specs & Features 02:57 What You Get w/The RTF + AS3X & SAFE Select 04:56 What You Get w/The BNF 05:54 Model Set-Up/How The RTF TX Works/Set-Up Info Page 08:20 Flight Footage: Main Demo 14:33 Flight Footage: Stall/SAFE/Grass Ops 17:38 Our Final Thoughts #new #aviation #rcplane
Hangar 9 Pawnee Brave 20cc at SEFF 2025 - Model AV8R Event Coverage Model AV8R 2025-06-27 | Simple, Big, and Beautiful! In Model AV8R episode 200, we offer up more coverage from our trip to SEFF 2025. In this one Ethan Ater from Horizon Hobby gives us the rundown on his personal Hangar 9 20cc Pawnee Brave, and then turns Adam loose on the sticks in 20 mph wind! Check this out, links below! If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it, thank you!! Link to the Hangar 9 Pawnee Brave ARF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/b7zYmaXLink to the Hangar 9 Pawnee Brave ARF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/eDT7YvoCheck out Ethan Ater's YouTube Channel here - youtube.com/@EthanAterChapters: 00:00 Intro/SEFF/The Crop Duster Genre 03:32 Pawnee Brave 20cc Overview With Ethan Ater 05:59 Pawnee Brave Flight With Adam & Ethan#new #aviation #rcplane
E-flite P-51D Mustang 1.0m At SEFF 2025 - Model AV8R Event Coverage Model AV8R 2025-06-20 | We know it's good, but how about in extreme wind?? In Model AV8R episode 199, we bring you coverage from one of our favorite yearly events! We took our 1.0m E-flite P-51down to SEFF 2025 and handed the transmitter to three different pilots to see what they think of it...in 15 to 25mph winds! How wild a ride was it? How much did AS3X+ make it more manageable in that much wind? Is it a good first warbird for new pilots coming off a basic trainer? All these questions are definitively answered in this episode...check it out! Links below - If you'd like to support our channel, please make purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it...thank you! Link to the 1.0 Mustang BNF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/7MbzhTfLink to the 1.0 Mustang BNF at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/7MbzhVsLink to the 1.0 Mustang PNP at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/hhCufZzLink to the 1.0 Mustang PNP at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/ge7Wn6OLink to Joshua Orchard's Channel - youtube.com/@JoshuaOrchardLink to Ben Harber's Channel - youtube.com/@TheHarberHangarChapters: 00:00 Intro/Passing The TX At SEFF 02:46 Ben Harber's Flight/Thoughts09:36 Joshua Orchard's Flight/Thoughts16:39 Eric Sweeney's Flight/Thoughts23:07 Our Rap Up#new #aviation #rcplane
E-Flite Twin Otter 1.4m BNF Basic with AS3X+ and SAFE Select - Model AV8R Review Model AV8R 2025-06-12 | The most convenient Twin Otter available! In Model AV8R episode 198, we check out the brand new E-Flite Twin Otter 1.4m! From box to field, it is the easiest Twin Otter on the market to get in the air! We'll cover the assembly, set-up, and features. Then, of course, you'll see flying demos on both 3s and 4s! Check it out! Links below -If you'd like to support our channel, please make your purchases through these links. It doesn't cost you more, and we appreciate it...thank you!! Link to the Twin Otter BNF at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/6TBXWFULink to the Twin Otter BNF at Tower hobbies - alnk.to/faDA2UFLink to the Twin Otter PNP at Horizon Hobby - alnk.to/hDsbMj0Link to the Twin Otter PNP at Tower Hobbies - alnk.to/8tQMLVNChapters: 00:00 Intro/Featured Model 01:05 Model Assembly 02:50 Model Specs/Features 09:38 Model Set-Up/Set-Up Info Pages 11:25 Flight Footage: Main 4s Demo 17:26 Flight Footage: Stalls/Grass Ops 20:58 Flight Footage: Short 3s Demo 22:55 Our Final Thoughts #new #aviation #rcplane
