GBLynden

This is the unboxing, maiden flight, and review of the new E-Flite UMX Pitts S-1S BNF Basic with AS3X Technology. It is the opposite in that regard compared to my E-Flite UMX Radian RC Glider which comes with everything you need except the radio.

Here are my Unboxing, Maiden Flight, and Review Notes for the Pitts:

Cons:
- I couldn't find any (It is seriously a great little plane!)

Pros:
- A stout little plane
- Much faster than expected
- Handles wind better than expected
- Very FUN to fly even in wind

Verdict: This is worth the inflated price Horizon Hobby charges for its planes.

Here is the video review:
http://youtu.be/tWJyEWLRVE8 Here is just the maiden flight:
http://youtu.be/69k2FSfD5Jo

GBLynden

So I had my first crash with it. It seems to be tough too! I am still trying to figure out what happened, but hopefully it never happens again:
http://youtu.be/OgcC3DiOGSg

drdoom

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Looks like fun, I have the Gee Bee, and the Little Habu.it is a blast. thanks for Posting.

GBLynden

You are welcome! I have flown both of those and have to say that this is just as fun, if not more fun than both of those

txcnguy

I'm glad yours was good. I bought one off ebay and the receiver wont hold its bind, and the rudder twitches full left when on full throttle, that was a surprise. Contacted Horizon, took out a case, and they responded to call them. I spent 30 minutes on hold listening to ads so I gave up.
I want a new one as the replace the receiver would be a complete hack job of the fuselage. Not even sure if receivers are available I cant find one.

GBLynden

You need to be patient these days to get what you need from HH sadly. If you do get through, it will be worth it. Let them know what is going on and they will hook you up. If not, let everyone know that lol

I had a fun flight recorded recently that went a little crazy at the end. Everything was going as planned until a few minutes in, long before the timer was supposed to sound, something happened.

http://youtu.be/5_ycLPAzb5E I swear, most of my flights with this plane go perfectly when the camera isn't recording!

GB

GBLynden

This is my first pavement landing caught on video. Even with the audience chatting in the background it was a fun little flight:
http://youtu.be/fvydKireh40

GBLynden

This is the best representation of slow flight with this plane I have posted so far. It is great fast or slow!

http://youtu.be/obsF41Il5Y4