Unfortunately this plane was lost in a wing failure accident after this video was shot. The plane was purchased used and not built by me. The original builder did not join the wings properly.
I liked the aircraft so much I bought another one, this time built by me. Check out my other videos to see the new Lancair.
i have a question i have heard that when you fly with other people your plane must be flying a different "crystal" or sumthing like that and if you dont your plane or theirs will crash
@DKjokes - If you are using one of the older FM radios that use crystals then you have to make sure you are the only one using your channel. The newer 2.4 Ghz radios automatically pic a free channel for you.
@scarabkid22 - I highly recommend getting a Nexstar RTF Trainer and a flight simulator like G4. The flight sim will save you money in the long run. Good Luck!
@sstumpy1 - Yes, the wheel collar that secures the steering arm to the front gear was loose allowing the front landing gear to turn freely. The wire front gear has since been replaced with a Robart Strut
I would double check that your CG is set as per spec (and not too far forward). Make sure that the elevator is trimmed neutral (not nose down). Try a long, shallow approach with a little bit of power on. Good luck!
The only damage was to the front wheel pant. It has been removed. The gear twisted 90 degrees on landing due to a loose collar holding the gear in place. The front gear has since been replaced with a heavy duty Robart strut - much better.
what do you think of this plane?...I had an onboard failure and my super sportster crashed and still remains unexplained, but a total loss, I was looking at the lancair for a replacement...how does it fly? thanks
I absolutely LOVE this aircraft. It must flown scale however as there are reports of wing failures with aerobatics. I have glassed the wing joint even though the mfg does not call for it. Check out my other Lancair Vids. I have one called "Wringing Out the Lancair" which is the MOST I would EVER put this aircraft through. Lastly, do not overpower the plane, some of the wing failures I have heard about have been attributed to .91 -stroke power plants.
You're right. It could've been much worse. No damage, just a stripped out wheel collar. Unfortunately this aircraft was lost to a wing joint failure a few weeks after this video was shot. The plane has been replaced with yet another Lancair. The new one has a Robart strut up front. No chance of that one stripping out!
Fortunately just a steering arm and wheel collar replacement ($5 and 5 minutes). I purchased the plane used and failed to realize the wheel collar holding the steering arm in place was stripped out.
Nice AC.
repairdroid77 9 months ago
@repairdroid77 - Thanks for the comment.
Unfortunately this plane was lost in a wing failure accident after this video was shot. The plane was purchased used and not built by me. The original builder did not join the wings properly.
I liked the aircraft so much I bought another one, this time built by me. Check out my other videos to see the new Lancair.
chrisfev01 9 months ago
i have a question i have heard that when you fly with other people your plane must be flying a different "crystal" or sumthing like that and if you dont your plane or theirs will crash
DKjokes 1 year ago
@DKjokes - If you are using one of the older FM radios that use crystals then you have to make sure you are the only one using your channel. The newer 2.4 Ghz radios automatically pic a free channel for you.
chrisfev01 1 year ago
at least you know the brakes work...
reinofire1 1 year ago 3
that happened to me on my first flight with it
JeremyjsmSWVA 1 year ago
it looks to me like the well fell into a crack on the runway and caught, but thats my opinion
F22RaptorDude 2 years ago
first plane stoppie ever
scarabkid22 2 years ago
@scarabkid22 - Yeah, and it worked great too! - LOL
chrisfev01 2 years ago
im into rc but dont fly have any tips for a good first plane?
scarabkid22 2 years ago
@scarabkid22 - I highly recommend getting a Nexstar RTF Trainer and a flight simulator like G4. The flight sim will save you money in the long run. Good Luck!
chrisfev01 2 years ago
The braking system is excellent!!!...lol
bpbat21 2 years ago
wow beechcrafts amazing
ChRIs23696 2 years ago
@ChRIs23696 - Not a Beechcraft, it's a Lancair IV. Lancair was recently bought by Cessna and i this they are now calling it the Cessna 350 Corvalis.
chrisfev01 2 years ago
do u know y it failed
sstumpy1 2 years ago
@sstumpy1 - Yes, the wheel collar that secures the steering arm to the front gear was loose allowing the front landing gear to turn freely. The wire front gear has since been replaced with a Robart Strut
chrisfev01 2 years ago
nice plane
bstom1234 2 years ago
Thanks!
chrisfev01 2 years ago
Is that a piper cherokee?
robloxguggi 2 years ago
No it's not a Cherokee, it's a Lancair. See comment below...
chrisfev01 2 years ago
nice piper i got it to. was it much wind or somthing
planedude115 2 years ago
The aircraft is a Lancair ES. Lancair was recently acquired by Cessna and the ES model is now being sold by them as the 350 Corvalis
chrisfev01 2 years ago
i have trouble landing my gear, i always come down at too much of a nose first incline and wreck my prop most of the time, any tips to land?
Aimedrogue 2 years ago
I would double check that your CG is set as per spec (and not too far forward). Make sure that the elevator is trimmed neutral (not nose down). Try a long, shallow approach with a little bit of power on. Good luck!
chrisfev01 2 years ago
TY me and my dad gonna go fly it today hopefully i won't wreck my new props
Aimedrogue 2 years ago
srry bout the accident :(
gtamythfnder 2 years ago
Thanks for the comment. No worries, it was an easy fix! Happy landings!
chrisfev01 2 years ago
ok does the plane still run as good?
gtamythfnder 2 years ago
The only damage was to the front wheel pant. It has been removed. The gear twisted 90 degrees on landing due to a loose collar holding the gear in place. The front gear has since been replaced with a heavy duty Robart strut - much better.
chrisfev01 2 years ago
nice landing until the gear collapsed!
MaverickGrabber71 3 years ago
Thanks. This aircraft now has a big fat Robart strut up front. I got rid of that flimsy wire that came with the plane
chrisfev01 3 years ago
lol funny wat happend
maddog00005 3 years ago
what do you think of this plane?...I had an onboard failure and my super sportster crashed and still remains unexplained, but a total loss, I was looking at the lancair for a replacement...how does it fly? thanks
superstocktx 3 years ago
I absolutely LOVE this aircraft. It must flown scale however as there are reports of wing failures with aerobatics. I have glassed the wing joint even though the mfg does not call for it. Check out my other Lancair Vids. I have one called "Wringing Out the Lancair" which is the MOST I would EVER put this aircraft through. Lastly, do not overpower the plane, some of the wing failures I have heard about have been attributed to .91 -stroke power plants.
chrisfev01 3 years ago
DUDE!
that was lucky it didnt flip!
popcornreviews 3 years ago
lol the nose wheel turned 90 degrees to the left
happyhouse152 3 years ago
It wasnt all that bad just a hard stop dont you thnk?
Messo7 3 years ago
You're right. It could've been much worse. No damage, just a stripped out wheel collar. Unfortunately this aircraft was lost to a wing joint failure a few weeks after this video was shot. The plane has been replaced with yet another Lancair. The new one has a Robart strut up front. No chance of that one stripping out!
chrisfev01 3 years ago
Almost got the propeller to hit ground,THAT WOULDA SUCKED!!!!
lrshero1 3 years ago
Owch...
lrshero1 3 years ago
Yes, front wheel turned 90 degrees on landing due to stripped out steering arm wheel collar.
chrisfev01 4 years ago
Very lucky. Engine didn't even get killed.
tkw2255 4 years ago
nice plane chris
fokkerslowflyer 4 years ago
Thanks Freddy! When do I get to see your 1/4 scale Cub fly?
chrisfev01 4 years ago
what is wrong with your phone?
fokkerslowflyer 4 years ago
Phone is working. I'll call you Freddy...
chrisfev01 4 years ago
Lol
lrshero1 3 years ago
Hopefully the damage was easily repaired?
bmkay 4 years ago
Fortunately just a steering arm and wheel collar replacement ($5 and 5 minutes). I purchased the plane used and failed to realize the wheel collar holding the steering arm in place was stripped out.
chrisfev01 4 years ago