The Ultimate RC Cessna movie!

This was my first ever RC plane. I taught myself to fly it the hard way with no instructor, buddy box or simulator. It is called the Kestrel, although it is made by several different companies under different names, such as Jamara's Cessna 182, or Megatech's Freedom Flyer. It has a very small toy like apperance and is very quiet, allowing me to fly in areas unsuitable for other models without upsetting anybody. After gaining confidence in my flying i put in a Parkzone 480 motor and a 1400mah nimh battery, giving it a lot more power but also made it very heavy for the small airframe, which made it harder to fly and very unforgiving at slow speeds especially at landing, where it had a vicious tip stall. This is a compilation of clips taken over 5 years, hundreds of flights and many crashes later. It is still flying and is still great fun!

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[manjx15]

Awesome video, what camera have you used? Also what model is it? as it seems just right for a begginer like me! Once again, great vid!

[dancindestroyer]

Thanks! You can read about the model in the information box on the right. Onboard cameras were flycamone 2 and edvr 5 in 1. I wouldnt recomend this plane for a beginner, as there are so many better trainers out there now, such as the Hobbyzone Supercub or Multiplex Easystar

[RCAviation2007 .]

That was awesome with the 737 in the background....I also taught myself to fly the hard way

[dancindestroyer]

As you know this is a very small plane, and any sort of weight carried can degrade its performance. I would recommend the High def version of the keychain camera, as its small, light, cheap and very good picture quality.

[fartinthewind13]

I have something larger than that that cost me half a grand... (E-flite apprentice)

[SweDrift1]

What camera did you use on the plane ??

[yamaha4759]

very cool video, awesome editing, and great music, nice stunts and the parachutes were amazing... good job.. i enjoy wathcing..

[flyingtigersrcdotcom]

Thumbs up, great video and alot of time must have went into the editing.

[Tim Fink]

Very cool video. Great editing along with a good song choice!...I'm new to flying rc's myself. I have a few vids you can check out as well. Nice job!

[bobbywthrs]

sweet man should have ended it on the second too last clip... perfect landing!!! but i liked the crash at the end!!! thumbs up this video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Junkboy888]

I think the SONG said it all " it don't get better then this " Nice fun video

[shecanatakeitcaptain]

Great edit.