How to Build an RC Trainer for the Absolute Beginner!

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How to Build an RC Trainer for the Absolute Beginner!
This video will show how an absolute newcomer to radio control model airplanes can build an RC model on their own of a gentle trainer aircraft, and successfully fly this model. Subject will be the www.StevensAero.com QuickOats 25 RC trainer airplane.
Link to kit:
www.stevensaero.com/product/q...
Important note: This model is basically perfect. However, one item that MUST be changed is the included rubber bands for the wing hold down. These rubber bands are way too small, purchase some lager rubber bands (I used Amazon for this) to keep the wing in place.
There are three aspects to this approach. First, view this video. Second, the excellent engineering and laser cutting of the QuickOats kit. And finally, the incredible photo illustrated building guide for the QuickOats beginner RC airplane.
In the video on how to make a trainer RC airplane step by step, I will go though the Stevens Aero website, where you order the kit. Also, a discussion of recommended supplies. Next will be a kit unbox, an overview of the RC electronics needed to complete the kit, followed by the build itself.
I used a lightweight iron on covering and go over some of these procedures.
Finally, out to the flying field and a view of the first two flights that went exceptionally well.
In summary, anyone can have success building this simple RC model airplane trainer for beginners. Total weight with two cell lipo is 6.5 ounces. Do give it a try!
Here is a link to my KZfaq Channel:
/ timmckay56
Many thanks in advance for a post of this video on Facebook, it truly helps the channel a lot!
Regards,
Tim
Equipement:
Spektrum AR610 receiver
2 HS-55 servos
Thunderpower 325 two cell lipo
SA Sport BL250 motor (or any motor for a 6-8 ounce airplane)
Castle Talon 15 ESV
6x3 prop
1.5" lightweight wheels
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:39 - QuickOats 250 project overview
02:20 - Stevens Aero website
03:18 - Kit unbox
08:50 - RC electronics
11:23 - Start of kit build
13:10 - Tail surfaces
13:40 - Fuselage notes
18:40 - Completed wing
19:07 - Covering discussion
27:00 - Completed plane
29:10 - Test flights

Пікірлер: 56

@DadsRCHangar 2 жыл бұрын

Nice easy build, always great to see tips on how to build. Looked like she was easy to fly. Great video 👍🏻

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Dad: Many thanks for checking in! Tim

@jimpuff8409 3 ай бұрын

Hi Tim, I did build the quick oats and it turned out very good. Very pleased. Stevens arrow was very helpful. And thank you for your help. Also, I now have a beautiful plane, that surprisingly flies beautiful. I followed your step-by-step build and helped me immensely. Thanks again.

@TimMcKay56 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jim: Glad it worked out for you! Tim

@rayemigh3776 Жыл бұрын

i plan on getting a few arf's for my grandsons they have shown a great interest in rc flying and they do really well on my simulator so i think its time they learn to build one on their own. Thank you Tim it was a very informative video god bless and keep em coming

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Ray: Thanks for checking in! Do check out the trainers at www.FMSmodels.com. They make some superb ARFs, fly really well. Tim

@domelightspider6504 2 жыл бұрын

I did it. I ordered a FLYSKY 10 Ch. radio and and this StevensAeroModel Quick oats model RC trainer. I appreciate how you explain the process and I look forward to supporting your channel. Thanks for the thorough videos, I feel like you are sharing your love for the hobby and it is inspiring! I appreciate a push in the right direction. Thanks, Brent

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Brent: Glad it helped, and best of luck with your Quick Oats build! Tim

@abrahamgarcia5975 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your videos a lot. You really help me understand how RC model airplanes function and breaking down steps for successful building.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Abraham: Glad you enjoyed the video, the QuickOats flies just great! Tim

@davidquerry8869 2 жыл бұрын

Fun watching the build, Tim. It does look like a great little flyer.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

David: Many thanks for checking in! Tim

@downwindchecklist6567 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing! I like the fact that they provide a "shopping list" of what equipment is needed. The more complex barrier for me so far is the electronics, so I am hopping that if I follow that list I will get compatible electronics and set-up. I still have other projects running on my channel, but I think this will soon be in my backlog! Thank you!

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

DC: The Stevens Aero kits are great, do give them a try! Also, I list all the electronics in the description that I used for my QuickOats, planes flies well. Tim

@rob737700 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great kit, I've had my eye on it (Cox .020 power).

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Rob: Would be a blast with the Cox .020 motor, go for it! Only thing you'll miss is the slow flight at 30% throttle. 😁 Tim

@rob737700 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimMcKay56 Thanks, Tim! I'm currently flying several Cox powered models (revisiting my youth). It's a lot of fun! I just aquired the Goldberg 42 Skylane but feel a bit nervous about the build (backround is mostly Guillow's and Sterling kits). I think I need to just lay it all out and get started.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

@@rob737700 Yup, just gotta dive into the pool and start paddling! Tim

@ah2669 Жыл бұрын

Tim, viewed several of your videos recently, perfect for me. Really appreciate you making these. Subscribed and hooked 🙂

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Andy: All good, thanks for checking in! Tim

@robertpapps3618 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a great plane when you just want to relax and fly.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Robert: You got that right! Tim

@TrailcamsRCPhotoFlying2000 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, I'm 65 and just started to enjoy building so I'm learning a lot from your videos. I've been flying foam airplanes for years but excited to see if it's true that balsa flies better. I think the Quick Oats looks suitable for my style of flying and building skills. Subscribed and looking forward to your next video.

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

AL: Quality balsa really is good to work with. Quick Oats a great kit. Do see video published today on this plane. Tim

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

AL: Quality balsa really is good to work with. Quick Oats a great kit. Do see video published today on this plane. Tim

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, this model is even easier to build than the DW Cute Girl I videoed recently, nice presentation 👍

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Cliff: Glad you like it, the QuickOats is a neat model, fun to fly! Tim

@ralphsarc1471 Жыл бұрын

Good Morning Tim. What would you suggest is the best balsa powered RC glider kit. Also building your Bronco plane. Enjoy your videos. Ralph.

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Ralph: I liked the www.Sigmfg.com Riser glider a lot. Good luck with your Bronco! Tim

@Zactivist 2 жыл бұрын

As always, great video , Tim! Very nice model. I'm curious- with the battery you used, about how long would the maximum flight time of this plane be?

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

ZZ: I am conservative to try and avoid crashes due to battery running down. Thus, I set 5 minute flights. With lower throttle, seem to discharge around 40%. Would rather have a few safe, shorter flights than pushing a battery. Tim

@timtheplaneman 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim - great video as always, but, I don't see the link to the kit in the description.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Tim: Oops, just added this! Tim

@meocat7223 2 ай бұрын

great! can you tell me about plane's weight and size of wing span? thank.

@TimMcKay56 2 ай бұрын

Keep the weight as low as possible. For a trainer a longer wingspan usually helps. Tim

@jimpuff8409 Жыл бұрын

Tim, after watching this video about 10 times over and over I decided to send away for one. I went down the list of everything I needed and bought them. The only thing I couldn’t get was a battery they were out, so I purchased at some other place. One thing I keep going over on this video is where you said you had to make a little change with the servos. You said it was a little tricky and you had to cut out a little bit to make them fit. What exactly did you have to cut to make The servoes fit properly. I’m just concerned about that. I want to make sure I do it right. As I build this model I’m sure I’m gonna have to keep playing this video over and over but I’m glad I’m able to do that. This is sure different than when I built my two GWS slow sticks. This will be a challenge for me but I want to do it. Wish me luck. Thank you Tim, any response would be greatly appreciated!

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Jim: Congrats on your new project! The Quick Oats is a neat airplane to build and the photo illustrated guide helps a lot. No worries on the servo installation. Stevens Aero had a laser cut size for whatever servos they planned to use. I used Hitec HS-55 servos which were a tad bigger than the ones used by the designer, thus I had to cut open the servo spaces a bit more on the mounting platform to install the servos. This is easy to do with a sharp #11 X-acto blade. If you can get some smaller servos, try the Hitec HS40 servos. Super light weight, they may fit better. I got my HS40 servos on Amazon.com. Tim

@mikes.7212 2 жыл бұрын

Wouldnt a foam or epp flyer like the magnum reloaded be more forgiving for a beginner? On the other hand this looks just way better!

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Mike: I would recommend an easy to fly and rugged AFR/RTF trainer for learning how to fly RC. This video more focused on building your first RC trainer. Tim

@mikes.7212 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully my comment wassnt offensive. Thank you for your videos and sharing your experiences with us. And i hope you have a good time doing so.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikes.7212 All good, no worries! Tim

@witoldsuszycki6729 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, When I was a teenager, I put together a few non-motorized flying models, only gliders such as "Czyżyk" or "Jaskółka". These are the Polish versions of the ribbed gliders. I never needed any (hair) saw as the ribs and other parts were already cut. How can I cut plywood without damaging the parts? Is the processing fixture expensive. Friends encourage me to come back to modeling, but somehow I don't know how to approach it (after about 40 years). I currently live in the USA, but in 3 months I will fly to my home country and I would like to use my time somehow (I am retired) and not bore myself to death. Have a nice day.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Witold: Best of luck with your modeling projects! Tim

@adventures3699 Жыл бұрын

How did you do your hinges?? what did you use??

@TimMcKay56 Жыл бұрын

Hinges for my Guillows models are just clear Scotch tape. You really cannot see the tape once on, and the hinges work great. Tim

@wattananalae5412 10 ай бұрын

Hello sir, I would like to order a Toon Quaker Flash set, but there is no delivery service to Thailand. I don't know what to do, sir. Please help me sir. Thank you very much sir.

@TimMcKay56 10 ай бұрын

Email StevensAero, see what they can do. Tim

@MAESTRO9170 2 жыл бұрын

Tim please build a L-19 Birdog

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Will add to the list! Tim

@planker 2 жыл бұрын

I'm too old to go up into the attic . Thats a reasonable price. I have a 2S flight pack in the desk drawer. Maybe.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

Planker: It is a nice little model. Tim

@planker 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimMcKay56 I took a Hiatus over to contol line, My radio is a 72mhz FG series Futaba. I'll have to fix that.

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

@@planker Good luck! Tim

@TimMcKay56 2 жыл бұрын

@@planker Yes, get rid of the 72 MHz radio immediately. Just not worth a crash, 2.4 GHz works great. Tim

@planker 2 жыл бұрын

@@TimMcKay56 Yes its a musium piece now. I have made several of my own radios recently and have a couple inwork. not for Aviation use (Yet). My approach back to RC is to build from scratch including the Avionics. I aquired plans from Cleveland Model & supp. for the 80" Playboy so I can pack it with gear. I got to build the airplane.....You can do it if you get bored. You have a Great Show. its stops me from getting my stuff done.