Durafly Auto-G2 V2 Gyrocopter w/Auto-Start 821mm (PNF) - Model AV8R Announcement and Review

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Something Different! In Model AV8R episode 106, we feature a brand new release from HobbyKing, the Durafly Auto-G2 V2 Gyrocopter! This is a first for us! In all the years Adam has been in RC aviation he has never flown a Gyrocopter. What a great one to start with! The G2 V2 is much improved and refined compared to the original Auto-G and Auto-G2. We'll cover the assembly, all the features and improvements, the set up, and you'll see how Adam did with his first few flights EVER with an Gyrocopter! Check it out!
Link to the Auto-G2 V2: hobbyking.com/en_us/durafly-p...
Link to the RX we used: www.avantlink.com/click.php?t...
Chapters:
00:00 Intro/Big News From HobbyKing/Announcement
01:29 Model History/What Is A Gyrocopter?
03:38 Model Assembly/Manual
06:11 Model Price/Specs
06:40 Model Features/Improvements
09:57 Model Set Up/Flying Intro/Set Up Info Page
11:57 Flight Footage: The Auto-G2 V2
21:19 Our Final Thoughts
#new #rc #different

Пікірлер: 121

@JustwingitRC 9 ай бұрын

What an amazing and interesting little model!! Adam, you and Heidi did a great job bringing this very unique aircraft to us! I agree with Heidi, it's a weird looking thing for sure, but yes, it is cool! Thanks to Stu for helping you guys out in getting this one to show, all the best to you!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks brother! It is very interesting and different!

@PONTOCRITICO 8 ай бұрын

I love gyrocopters. They're adorable in their slow-flying, short-landing way. My dream is to fly in one.

@nickvledder 9 ай бұрын

Wowzers! That is good new from our Hobby King! The King is back! Thanks for sharing!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@menotu8440 8 ай бұрын

Definitely different.

@payitfwdrcl6171 9 ай бұрын

Adam. I have to think off camera what youve done with this one. 😁 You make it look easy. Definately a different animal. That’s what I like about Hobbyking. They take risks more than some the others that have to offer. Look forward to seeing more updates from you on this one. 👍😉

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Brad! Yep, I need new blades, lol. Learning a lot though, and it is fun. I like the maverick style HK has at times. They will take some real risks.

@nighthawk0077 9 ай бұрын

Ahh just the thing for the pilot that's flown everything else. Really like these!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Me too!

@Bellairvideo 9 ай бұрын

What a beauty Adam. Love these type of innovative models. Sadly Hobby King closed their store in Sydney. The shipping you mentioned is prohibitive out of Hong Kong . But at least we can view the new releases on your excellent channel. Well presented & explained.✔️✔️✔️

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

It's interesting Noel. Maybe they will eventually re-open there too.

@Bellairvideo 9 ай бұрын

I doubt it Adam as we do not have the population of Europe/Uk/America.

@SunriseRCAviator 9 ай бұрын

Great review Adam! Really enjoying seeing something different.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@wallywally8282 9 ай бұрын

I’ve got a new one of the G2, in box….one day!👍

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Go for it!

@walharbay9383 8 ай бұрын

Great looking model.......

@Elephantine999 9 ай бұрын

Just FYI, you don't need the complexity and weight of that second, spin-up motor (as I learned after I broke mine in a crash 😖). At full throttle, just run into the wind with the model's nose tilted up a little (the better to spin the pinwheel) until you feel the rotor start to roar. (You will definitely know when the model is ready to launch when you feel it--it feels like the model comes alive when the rotor gets up to speed--very cool). Then *bring the nose back down to level* and toss. Hand-launching is actually *easier* than a ground takeoff, *especially* for those of us not blessed with a nice runway. You flew that thing beautifully. I found it to be kind of a handful--especially that I seemed to need to fly it fast to keep it stable. Autogyros are cool! 😁

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

I kind of prefer the challenge of the ground takeoff, but you are right. The first version of this one, the Auto G, didn't have auto spool up. You just sun it with your hand, and then started your takeoff roll. It would naturally spool up enough to takeoff.

@Elephantine999 8 ай бұрын

@@ModelAV8RChannel Running like a crazy man with the motor at full throttle and the rotor pinwheeling and then chucking it into the air is good fun and seems amuse onlookers no end. ;)

@JeffinLowerAlabama 9 ай бұрын

Adam great flying the Autogyro. Our Hobby needs a healthy Hobby King. Bring back the soft tires for the Tundra. Jeff in LA USA

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeff! I agree buddy!

@alexj3709 9 ай бұрын

These things really are the tail wagging the dog, and look like a real lot of fun. Will look into getting one for sure.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Lol...good way to put it. Fun for sure!

@jcb6713 9 ай бұрын

that should be fun ! nice vid...have a great week...😎👍

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! You too!

@purcellrcaviationchannel 9 ай бұрын

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No... it's... w-e-i-r-d, Adam! You could have a profile cutout pilot figure of Bruce Spence as The Gyro Captain from Mad Max 2?!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

It is weird Gina! It's also a really fun challenge. I could do the MM guy...or Bubba...

@purcellrcaviationchannel 9 ай бұрын

Git that boy Bubba on that there hair-plane right now, y'hear? 🤪@@ModelAV8RChannel

@janrc 9 ай бұрын

Stabilization works well for gyro copter. I use a AR637T in my gyro copter and it works well.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Good to know!

@gregorydunn9292 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been looking for this answer! Thanks for sharing!

@SlowFlyer85 9 ай бұрын

That is a cool design you flew it really good nice video Adam keep them coming ☺🛩🛩👍👍

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Frank! It's different, but fun!

@JeffsCustomRC 9 ай бұрын

Great work as always Adam!! 👊🏼👊🏼

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Jeff! Cool subject!

@jollyroger2226 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your review. Looked like you were getting smooth with your flights.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Getting there...still a lot to learn.

@bobi2582 9 ай бұрын

Good honest review. Gyrocopters are not easy and I find that orientation in the air at distance can be their undoing. I have had the G2 and found it unstable on the ground an quirky in the air so this improved version is interesting. Thanks again.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Bob! This is my first, and I managed to keep it pretty close. I could see losing orientation if I got it far away. The gear is really tough...I tested that, not intentionally. Lol

@bobi2582 9 ай бұрын

@@ModelAV8RChannel I have to say I'm tempted after watching. I gave up with my old one and converted it to a twin rotor which flies well and I bought the Bangood Luobo auto which flies a lot better than the old HK G2. As I'm from the UK I might be tempted when it's actually in stock. Still waiting for my Gladiator! Cheers again.

@Elephantine999 9 ай бұрын

That was my experience--I had to keep the airspeed of my V2 higher than I liked to keep it stable (but that might be more of a reflection on my flying skills than the model). And yes, orientation is both important and it's challenging at a distance. Still, autogyros are fun and interesting and different. 👍

@DaveItYourselfChannel 9 ай бұрын

NIIIIIIIIIIIICE! 😁👍

@Matsci101 9 ай бұрын

Nice! I have hand built many RC Autogyro's and even some rubber band powered models. I like this new version and may get one since I was not to impressed with the previous ones. Nice Review!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Cool piece of kit for sure.

@IansRCExploits 9 ай бұрын

Great to see you flying something with Rotors Adam!! And you did a great job too!! Well done both, great review!! P.S. Heli next 🤣👍

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Ian! Ha! I don't know if she'd go for that!

@CliffHarveyRCPlanes 9 ай бұрын

Bit of a learning curve with autogyros Adam, but as you found out great fun, and even more fun in the wind giving you the chance to hover down (and up!), cheers, great review Funny as well, when you 'crash' unfortunately, the blades don't seem be that vulnerable 🙂 Easier for Heidi to film as well!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

It is Cliff. I thought about you several times my friend. I'm not ready for a loop yet! Lol.

@Danpstew1 9 ай бұрын

Another great video. I like.. "Something with Wings" And - Or rotor !! Lol

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan! Lol...I like anything that flies...except actual flies.

@Retset 9 ай бұрын

Seems like a really fun challenge. I find myself seriously tempted. Once I saw even you could not master it straight away, that sparked my interest meter! I am so pleased HK are back to the UK. Not everything they do is perfect and the V2 of any of their machines is usually the best but there is some good value stuff and I have missed them. Your link is not affiliate I think? This needs addressing!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

It is man, you'd dig it. Not sure HK doe's affiliate links, but that is alright. That is a nice perk when it is an option and is appreciated, but not why we do this. We're happy to help Stuart and HK. I'm just glad they are back at it with some determination. The more companies that are rocking and doing well the more variety we have. Never thought I'd be flying a Gyrocopter, but here we are!

@Retset 9 ай бұрын

@@ModelAV8RChannel Really great answer but it would be great to help one of the best RC reviewers in the business by clicking that HK link now and again. Stewart ... hello? ;)

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man! We appreciate that.

@davidsnyder238 9 ай бұрын

Its a fascinating subject to tackle. It definitely requires those certain skill sets that need a semi seasoned pilot. You did an excellent job presenting this! Looking forward to what you can learn to make it do and where you go with it next!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks David! I'm also looking forward to seeing what I can do with it before I nuke it...lol.

@DadsRCHangar 9 ай бұрын

That looks fun to fly Adam, Might have to order one. Think I might get some spare blades thou 😎

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

YES! I have some coming myself!

@A.M.-RC 9 ай бұрын

There is a full size 8ne flying in my area, always found it fascinating. It's different and really interesting, might need to get one in the future.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@JohnVHRC 9 ай бұрын

It flies very good, I like mine!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Awesome John. I have no experience to compare it to, but the success I had on the first day says a lot about it.

@olabergvall3154 9 ай бұрын

That "NFL theme" you're hearing I guess would be "The final countdown" by Swedish rock band Europe? 😂❤

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Not sure what music you're talking about, but both the initial "quick scenes" and our channel intro are non commercial music found on our editing software so we don't have to deal with copyright issues. That said...i was a teenager in the eighties...so yeah, Europe Rocks! I acually saw them in concert.

@earlpoe7570 9 ай бұрын

Will is trying to talk me into one. Speaking of rudder, I laugh every time I fly my Eflite F15 because I automatically input rudder in the turns.....it doesn't have rudder. 😅

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Hey Earl! Man you gotta watch that Will, Lol. I know what you mean bud, I'm using rudder like crazy on all the bank n yank edf's I have, lol.

@Trad-Archer 8 ай бұрын

The new helmet looks a lot like the one I designed in 2018 on Thingiverse.

@robertjohnson5776 9 ай бұрын

The video was kind of dark. I would attach some easy lights with velcro and it would look cooler. I'm definitely getting one.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

It was early and overcast. Had to beat the rain/wind.

@deanedeane4318 9 ай бұрын

Awsum job Adam....weird is good !!! I think r2d2 could be another cannadate for the pilot ......and I'm very looking forward to seeing some more 3d manoeuvres following your brave hammer head !!! 😉😎🤖

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Lol, Thanks! I'm not sure that Hammerhead was brave, but we'll push it more soon!

@MrCubflyer 9 ай бұрын

I have the older model and it is a little tricky to fly and at first I couldnt even spin it up then I balanced the blades and now its butter smooth

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Yes sir, balancing the main rotors is a must. Different to fly for sure, but fun!

@coiledspringofapathy 4 ай бұрын

Hi Adam. I just bought one of these. Any advice on radio setup (expo etc) or was strictly by the instructions? Great video!

@ModelAV8RChannel 4 ай бұрын

09:57 We haven't really changed from this, it was just a natter of getting more stick time. For sure watch Stuarts vid I mention here.

@JohnVHLife 9 ай бұрын

Holy cow, where did you share this to get all the views!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Lol. I didn't. The analytics say 70% of the views are from external apps/sources. 97% of that is Google search. No clue how that happens. If I knew I'd make it happen with every video!

@JohnVHLife 9 ай бұрын

@@ModelAV8RChannel RIght! Awesome!

@SteffenRC 9 ай бұрын

What the heck.... Where's your typical inverted low pass..???? C'mon man....... 🙂. Looks like a fun plane to play with....

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

I'm chicken...lol

@brendanomara339 5 ай бұрын

Just got my model and finished setting it up this week. Haven't figured out how to assign the top blade motor to a switch yet. Thought I assigned it to the landing gear switch, but nothing happens when I turn it off and on? Any suggestions?

@ModelAV8RChannel 5 ай бұрын

Other than making sure you have the TX programmed correctly, maybe check the polarity of your plugs/y harnesses.

@snoriverrc3842 9 ай бұрын

I'm wondering if the Radian spm setup would make SAFE functional with this, or if SAFE is a problem to set up on one. I'd also order at least a full set of replacement blades, prop, and the head, because parts are notoriously difficult to get after they sell out the first time.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Good idea, I have some blades coming. Lol.

@raztaz826 9 ай бұрын

On the original g2 wrapping your blades in packing tape helps a lot, but it looks like the fragile same center piece. My g2 now has hand carved blades and a custom rotor head which allows blades to pivot on their mount like on a helicopter. I broke that too though and haven't fixed it yet.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

The rotor head is new, and much more rugged than the G2.

@fpvpilot7713 9 ай бұрын

Do they make better turns in one direction like helicopters? I think with helicopters its because of the tail rotor causing a lean to one side so it may not affect a gyrocopter. Really cool, flies like a plane but looks to land in a very small area.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

It may, I've got to get a bit more stick time on it. It seems nimble, but you're right, its not going to turn as tight with rudder vs a tail rotor.

@RC-Experimentalist 9 ай бұрын

Great review, I watched it twice. I fly both RC planes and helis but this seems harder to fly than both. This looks more like a helicopter but flies more like an airplane, right? I think I will order it with lots of spare parts, thanks for your great review.

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much! Harder to fly than a plane by some measure, but easier than a collective heli.

@brendanomara339 6 ай бұрын

Have you had good success with the AR620 Sport wireless receiver? Not sure why, but wireless always makes me a bit nervous.

@ModelAV8RChannel 6 ай бұрын

I get it man. I was skeptical as well, but so far so good. I've been using them for several years now. Still though...in my more expensive planes, I use an RX with antennas I can see...makes me feel better! Lol.

@brendanomara339 6 ай бұрын

Thanks much! I’ll give it a try.

@mikesierra8593 9 ай бұрын

Aren't you supposed to switch off the main rotor spool up motor in flight?

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Yep, we covered that. Although I may have forgot once. My first time flying a Gyrocopter.

@ComputerfirstComputerfir-fb8vl Ай бұрын

how do you transport this model? remove and attache the blades every time you fly it ?

@ModelAV8RChannel Ай бұрын

It's not that big really, but the whole rotor assembly is easily removable.

@user-ns1jj3ks5s 9 ай бұрын

Can I use my Spektrum Gen 2 radio and Spektrum receiver?

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Yes. It is a plug and fly, you can use whatever TX/RX you prefer.

@bigeclipse718 9 ай бұрын

Can you try some grass ops?

@chrisberardi2304 9 ай бұрын

You mentioned radio but not what type. Is it Futaba, Tactic, Spectrum, Graupner or Jedi compatible? Can you use a serial digital rx with whatever receiver it uses?

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Chris it is a PNF (Plug And Fly) so what protocol is up to you. Put whatever RX in it you want as long as it is 5ch.

@chrisberardi2304 9 ай бұрын

Ah! I did not know what that meant obviously. Thank you. @@ModelAV8RChannel

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Yeah man most say PNP (Plug N Play), HK has to be different! Lol

@NeedSpeedRC 9 ай бұрын

Seems interesting. Is this your most viewed vid?

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Hmm...probably. You never know for sure what will hit or miss.

@NeedSpeedRC 9 ай бұрын

@@ModelAV8RChannel true. But this one in particular seems to be resonating. It’s different for a lot of the newer ppl in the hobby like me. Thanks for the great vids!

@roberthoag6482 9 ай бұрын

Where is my remote ID unit supposed to go? 😊

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

There's room, but just barely.

@RC-Flight 8 ай бұрын

Nice video and a cool gyro! I’d love to have one. Too bad it’s from Hobby King, because I hate Hobby King with a passion and will never buy from them again!!!

@ModelAV8RChannel 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man. I get it. Shame though. They have new funding, new management, have opened up new warehouses, and are not the struggling company they were. Personally, I'd like to see them and everyone else succeed. Gives us more options. I will say HK will tackle risky subjects no one else will touch with a 10 ft pole. Lol.

@brookekathryn1980 9 ай бұрын

When ya think, how can we f up a tundra and make it equally as awesome but still strange as hell...

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Lol!

@AL-RCjunkie 9 ай бұрын

I don't know, Adam. That thing looks like a very spinny ego murderer to me. And I'm married. So, I know about murdering my ego enough already. Appreciate you having the curiosity and juevos to fly it for us 👍

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

Lol! That's funny Al!

@AL-RCjunkie 9 ай бұрын

@@ModelAV8RChannel Talk about killing my ego... I landed my FMS SuperCub 1.3m in a treetop today... 40ft up. Total ego kill. It's still up there. 4s 2200mAh G2 bat in it.... tomorrow is gonna SUCK!!!

@ModelAV8RChannel 9 ай бұрын

@@AL-RCjunkie Al there are pilots that have put planes in trees, and pilots that will. I have back in the day. lol