NEW FMS Cessna 182 1.5m fantastic flying rc plane

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Күн бұрын

If you are looking for that perfect beginner plane or want a classic civilian plane in your hanger, then FMS just released it. This Cessna 182 is a fantastic plane with all the bells and whistles, plus its an outstanding flying plane.
Link to plane: www.fmshobby.com/products/fms...
LInk to the floats: www.fmshobby.com/products/150...
Discount code: FMS31NR
Benelux: www.beez2b.com/
Australia: www.modelengines.com.au/
Germany: www.d-power-modellbau.com/
UK: www.cmldistribution.co.uk/
Check out the exciting promotions for our new FMS 1500mm Cessna 182! The first three customers to purchase will each receive a limited edition static display model. Additionally, twenty lucky customers who purchase on the first day will be randomly selected to receive a Reflex V3! Don't miss out on this opportunity! Join our FMS Discord and place your order today for a chance to win one of two limited edition Cessna static display models!
00:00 Intro
01:30 Unboxing
08:41 Assembly and modifications
21:00 Maiden flight
25:50 Installing Floats
26:50 Flying with Floats
29:55 Showing off for friends
31:33 Summary

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@scotboy1297 Күн бұрын

Those electrical connectors on the wings remind me of my desktop computer which has RS-232 Serial Port monitor connectors, fond memory.

@SteffenRC Күн бұрын

Ha. I call them VGA monitor connectors. I guess Someone at FMS bought a cargo container of them, so they gotta find a use for them in something. 😀

@shanesdiy 14 күн бұрын

Great improvements on this. Love the assembly refinements, electrical connectors, etc. I see they still have the noisy wheels like the 1400mm version. I greased my wheels on the old 182 and they are great now, I couldn't stand it sounding like a "toy" with squeaky wheels.

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

I'm sure FMS has a cargo container filled with these cheap hard wheels. Hope they run out of them soon and buy a new batch of softer wheels.. Thanks for watching and commenting

@jollyroger2226 15 күн бұрын

Excellent presentation ! I loved how scale and gentle she seemed to fly. The behavior on floats really looked good. It seemed to be able to lift off the water much easier than your little Ranger. Speaking of the Ranger - I don't remember the details - but it seems there was an optimum placement of the step of the floats in relation to the overall CG. And in that regard, I was thinking that maybe the Ranger floats could do better if they were placed slightly farther forward overall. Just looking at your Cessna, it's stance sitting on the water seemed a bit tail low. ( Which I think is a bit more correct - and a good thing. ) The Ranger in comparison seemed to sit more forward or level while just sitting there. I think one aspect of the Cessna's arrangement is that the step is a bit more forward - and that once it is running along the water - it is easier for your up elevator to cause the plane to pivot (on the step) easier - get some positive incidence - and fly off. I hope you have good luck to figure it out with the Ranger. Thanks for another great video !

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

Thanks.. The Cessna is a keeper. Speaking of the Ranger.. You are right about the step on the pontoons. I'm going to review my assembly.. Maybe I goofed it up. Thanks for the support and thoughts about the Ranger.

@SlowFlyer85 15 күн бұрын

Will great looking plane nice setup tutorial and the flights on water and land perfect good video 😊👍👍👍

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

Thanks Frank.. I appreciate it.

@FatGuyFliesRC 15 күн бұрын

Awesome video and maiden. Mine arrives Friday the 17th.

@SteffenRC 15 күн бұрын

Thanks Brother... Appreciate it.. Did you catch my FGFRC reference during the demo flight to my buddies.. Kinda funny... - Will

@FatGuyFliesRC 15 күн бұрын

@@SteffenRC LOL big ole teddy bear..

@ALonelyCorsair 15 күн бұрын

Ooooooh! Beautiful plane, haven’t seen such a good civilian plane in a while :) Have fun with your big plane, can’t wait to see some scary manuevers!

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

Thanks.. She's a pretty capable plane and can do a host of fun maneuvers.. Stay tuned...

@trumpybare7329 15 күн бұрын

This aircraft looks amazing. From the other reviews I’ve seen the plastic tires are so loud it kills the scale vibe on landing. Your wheel change made all the difference Will. Great review.

@SteffenRC 15 күн бұрын

Thanks TrumpyBare.. Appreciate the support. The soft dubro wheels changed this plane for me since I love lots of TnG's...

@ModelAV8RChannel 15 күн бұрын

Very good review Will! Great little airplane. No bad habits and looks the part! The wheels sound sexy...

@SteffenRC 15 күн бұрын

Thanks Adam.. Its a bit long, but I figured I might as well be thorough. I really like cruising around with this plane. Fun plane, looks great and flies as a Cessna 182 should... But will do a bit of aerobatics... Hope you like my soft dubro wheels...😎

@JohnVHRC 14 күн бұрын

Well done, I love mine too!

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

Thanks buddy. Appreciate it.

@earlpoe7570 15 күн бұрын

Great job, Will.

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

Thanks Earl.. Always appreciate the support.

@jack_oneill_ntx1774 15 күн бұрын

Always a thorough and professional review, I liked your insights on various aspects of the new FMS product. For someone considering purchasing the model, your comments and additional modifications showcased in your video will surely be invaluable. Regards and Happy Flying.

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

Jack, really appreciate the kind words.. Thanks for the support.

@larryhawkes1347 15 күн бұрын

Great review and assembly, where do you get that shelf liner used on the battery tray?

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting.. The shelf liner stuff is sold at most hardward stores as its used to line kitchen shelves. Comes in various colors. I just grabbed some from my wives collection..

@larryhawkes1347 14 күн бұрын

Thanks, I was able to find some at the W box store. I like these simple solutions. 👍🏻🛩️

@emiliyanmartinov 12 күн бұрын

Hello Steffen, Great review, as usual! The plane is so beautiful and scaled (in my opinion), but why the heck did FMS put those flashing navigating lights and solid strobe lights?! We know, It should be vice versa. I haven't purchased my FMS 1500mm Cessna yet, but I was wondering if all of the wing lights are connected separately, so I could install a switch for the landing light, to start glowing when landing flaps are deployed (as I did on my FMS Sky Trainer). My other question is if the wingtip lights (nav and strobe) have some driver (like BJT transistor) to make them flash or if they are blinking LEDs by default? Because if they blink by default I'd like to change them with solid light LEDs (red and green) and to change the solid strobe lights with blinking ones. I'll be very grateful if you have time and will to check that, so I'll know what could be done and what will stay as it is. Again, thank you for this comprehensive review! Regards, Emo

@SteffenRC 12 күн бұрын

Thanks.. Yes, you can make the nav lights static. But they are colored LED and I don't think I can change color. The other option is to move the Nav lights to the tips and move the tip lights to the landing light location... But getting them to switch on with flaps could require some re-wiring.. Isn't impossible and it might be worth the effort. I'm seriously thinking about it..

@emiliyanmartinov 12 күн бұрын

@@SteffenRC thank you for your reply! Just to make things clear for me - One can make the nav lights solid by changing them or re-wiring? P.s.: by installing a simple rc switch between the receiver and the landing light, she looks so realistic during landing flaps deployment on the final approach:)

@SteffenRC 12 күн бұрын

@@emiliyanmartinov Yes, you can remove the nav lights from the flashing adapter they are plugged into and move that to the green board open 3pin plugs.. Hard to explain without a picture, but easy to do... Might do a video on this..

@emiliyanmartinov 12 күн бұрын

@@SteffenRC It will be very helpful! Now I think I got it - if there is a separate flashing adapter for the nav lights, it would be easy (hope that) to correct it. Because in all of the videos I've seen, I noticed only the green pcb, nothing else. Thanks!

@motovick 12 күн бұрын

Can you provide a link to the float kit? The websites do not clearly show which one to buy or either point to some floats that appear to be for a smaller a/c and are out of stock?

@SteffenRC 12 күн бұрын

www.fmshobby.com/products/1500mm-cessna-182-float-set

@txkflier 15 күн бұрын

It looks real. Nice review. Do you use flight mode trim so that you can trim it in each position of the flaps? I use the analog switch on the throttle stick as a 2nd flight mode switch which I call my TO/GA switch. It raises my flaps from landing to takeoff position automatically during touch-and-goes. I just posted a new video about flight mode trim. I also have one on my TO/GA switch.

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

I used to do that type of setup after watching BD Tennessee talk about it, but now just trim as usual, then mess with the flap mix after testing. Maybe I setup something wrong, but messing with trim in 3 different modes became tedious. But I know several guys that really like that method...

@txkflier 14 күн бұрын

@@SteffenRC Tedium is going in and out of the flap system menu between flights and using trial and error to get the mix right. It's much easier to use the normal trim switches in flight where you can immediately see what you're doing. I didn't show it in my video, but after I get the trims where I want them, I note the output of the elevator channel in the monitor screen for the takeoff and landing positions of the flaps, center those trims, and set the elevator mix in the flap system menu for the same output value I saw earlier in the monitor screen.

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

@@txkflier I get what your are saying, however a quick couple flights to nail down my mix doesn't really cause me issues. What got me was when I was trimming the plane in winter with flight modes and then flying again in warmer weather. The plane required to be trimmed a little so, It seemed troublesome to re-trim in the 3 modes again. Everyone has there preferred way to do it.. (heck look at my TX Switch location video comments... 🙂. ). I appreciate your details around this stuff, thanks. Will

@txkflier 14 күн бұрын

@@SteffenRC Yeah, I could write a book on how people set up their switches. I'm amazed that some put different color covers, fuel line, etc. on their switches so they can tell the switches apart. Some want each surface to have its own rate/expo switch. I keep mine simple and logical. I'll have to look at that video. 🤠

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

@@txkflier Hey... Don't bash my colored covers.. They look cool and make me feel special .😎 Can't imagine looking down to figure out which switch is which (I know some new to the hobby do). But, its handy when someone is using my TX to play with my planes...

@tokdl 21 сағат бұрын

Can you post a link to where you got the wheels from? Rubber or foam?

@SteffenRC 7 сағат бұрын

Funny thing. I just grabbed some wheels from my wheel drawer (lots of them). I'm using Dubro Low-bounce rubber on the mains and a foamlite on the front. Similar size to original. I did need to sand the retaining plastic bit on the wheel pants to make the wheel spin freely, but that was minimal.

@homienat3374 14 күн бұрын

Build a balsa wood aircraft, ya get more pleasure and achievement anyone could build this

@SteffenRC 13 күн бұрын

Its funny.. I really get a lot of pleasure and achievement from flying lots of planes. Balsa, foam, or PLA.. All fun.. I guess I could say, the only real modeler is a scratch build scale warbird modeler with 50 year old K&B .40 Engines. Thats real joy.. Or maybe only if you build your radio gear from Heathkit.. I find it interesting when other people insist something is more enjoyable the way they do it.. Just saying....

@aragorn318 14 күн бұрын

What's with all the blue & white color civilian plane offering these days? Eflite RV-7, the new Cherokee, and now this!

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

This comes in red too... :-)

@edspencer7121 12 күн бұрын

@SteffenRC my eyes like red! Subbed your channel 👍 excellent content and like how thorough you are explaining the kit. I was into R/C aircraft years ago. Love the smell of nitro! But this electric stuff is new to me. No clean up at the end of the wrig-a-ma-roll seems quite appealing. Thanks for sharing.

@dirtydan8825 14 күн бұрын

What does the full setup (plane, remote, battery, charger) cost?

@SteffenRC 14 күн бұрын

Dan, this plane isn't sold as a Ready to fly (RTF). This is a plug and play (PnP). So, you'll need to include the Transmitter, Receiver, battery and charger. That said, you can get those items at low cost (or spend a ton) depending on your wallet... I fly two different radio systems, Spektrum ($200-$400)and FrSKY (same). Both are good and offer affordable options. SMCRacing has quality Lipo batteries ($15-$20). Chargers range in cheap to holy cow in price ($40-$200)... If you think this is the hobby for you, then buy better.. I have created a How to fly rc plane series you might find helpful too. Check it out on my Channel.

@dirtydan8825 6 күн бұрын

@SteffenRC thank you for the help, I been trying to figure out the specifics for the pnp n this was really helpful