Josh and Peter review the FMS Easy Trainer 1280mm from Diamond Hobby.
Waiting for the Bix 3 to arrive, we decided to purchase and review another airplane, the FMS Easy Trainer.
There are many options available for pusher/trainer airplanes. Leave us a comment of your favorite one!
Josh felt like the 1280 Easy Trainer handled very similar to a Bixler v1.
Both Peter and Josh agreed that the FMS Trainer handled great and would be a good trainer airplane.
One cool feature are the wing pins that lock the EPO wings in place.
Learn more about the FMS 1280 Easy Trainer at www.DiamondHobby.com
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Bought it at SEFF 2014 from diamond. Was expecting something along the lines of good enough and was surprised to find it to be a great plane.
As with anything, there are shortcomings. The ailerons are somewhat anemic as stock, but I find stock settings perfect for training. More advanced pilots will want to add more throw, even maxed works well. Adding a little to the trailing edge makes it amazingly responsive should you choose.
I got the RTF. don't follow my mistake unless you have need for a cheap rx/tx and 2s 1300 lipo for other uses. The recommended 2s 1300 is extremely anemic and leaves a need for adding weight to the nose for CG. Ours works out well with a 3s 2200. Didn't require any adjustment for CG with the 3s all the way forward (fits perfectly but snug).
For what it's worth, I couldn't find specs so I dug in and looked up specs for each component.
The esc is rated to at least 3s (can't remember exact, but 3s did fall into its specs). The outrunner is rated 2s-3s.
As with most it not all foam hinged control surfaces, work them by hand to loosen them up before powering. Lastly, mind your wire routing around the servos and pushrods. I like to put "velcro" tabs down to hold them to the floor and still be easily moved or removed.
I've experienced no failures and the other 3 local planes have held up exceptionally well too. No servo failures. One did start to wear out the elevator hinge and replaced it with pin type hinges (pennies and something I feel should be in any foamy pilot's kit.
In short, I was expecting a simple trainer plane and have found it to be one of my favorite flyers.
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What: Maximum Speed Bixler Challenge
Who: Josh B. vs Peter vs Eric
How: Build the fastest Bixler you can fly. Anything under 100 mph and you should hang your head in shame. Fastest Bixler, measured in level flight, wins.
Stipulations: Power sources must be reusable (i.e., no rocket motors). Any modifications to the airframe are a go.
Step it up a level: If you are clever AND brave, winner is determined by a combination of the fastest aircraft as measured described above AND the plane that remains aloft the longest. Throttle MUST be at full position from the time it is launched until the esc shuts down the motor.
I can come up with a formula, if you like. Naturally, I'll weight the time aloft thing to make the challenge more difficult. I'm a jerk that way. ;-)
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I agree about Peter.
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And its to low power.
Can i use the plane with a 4s?
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