Official FlightLine OV-10 Bronco Discussion Thread

[Jpmcdo]

Very disappointed in the OV10. 2 flight the second one lastni maybe 20 seconds before it was lost due to loss of aileron control. $578 lost total after rebuilding after crashing on the maiden with the Same loss of aileron control. Not shure if I can justify money for a second model.

Did you check the telemetry after a range check? I’m going to try a new AR637T. I don’t trust the first one after 733 frames lost. Loss of aileron control sounds like a receiver or transmitter problem. I’m now waiting for basically the whole plane in parts to show up.

is anyone who has been having successful flights using the AR637T?

[boomer108]

Just finishing up my OV-10 and I noticed after throttle calibration that one engine brake is on and one is off. So went into the esc set up to set brake off and the opposite side is now off and the other side is on I even went to factory default setting but it did not change the problem. This is my first twin and not familiar with this problem. Any advice would be appreciated.Thanks

[KC8REH]

It was Not My AR637T. It has flown sense with No issues.

[Evan D]

Any idea why?

[KC8REH]

Very disappointed in the OV10. 2 flight the second one lastni maybe 20 seconds before it was lost due to loss of aileron control. $578 lost total after rebuilding after crashing on the maiden with the Same loss of aileron control. Not shure if I can justify money for a second model.

[Gravythe clown]

Your P-38 motors and ESCs will also drop into the Bronco.

But them my P-38 don’t have motors.
I’ll wait until they come out with a V2 with the P-38 motors and ESC’s ;)

Gravy

[Jpmcdo]

If you have it use it. All the receiver's that I have I use the Satellite receiver's on the larger the plane the more I use. Some of my large gasser's have three remote satellite's in them

Thanks,

I ordered one today. I’m having huge frame losses on my AR637T. Horizon sent me a new one. They also suggested I try range checking other planes with Spektrum receivers. 300 in the first range check, 688 on the second and 733 during the first and only flight.

[Evan D]

Your P-38 motors and ESCs will also drop into the Bronco.

[Gravythe clown]

Sounds like this plane is a lot like the P-38. Only difference is in the P-38 all I had to do was change the props and drop in a 6s. If they had gone with the same power setup as the P-38 I would have bought one and gave it the same treatment. But after reading about it now I’m glad I stayed away. Maybe it will get a V2 treatment someday and go 6s capable. I’ll get one then.

Gravy

[Wild Man]

If you have it use it. All the receiver's that I have I use the Satellite receiver's on the larger the plane the more I use. Some of my large gasser's have three remote satellite's in them

[xviper]

I here some wh,,,,,,,,,g about the plane. It performs to the design specs. If you want something else, based on your needs, have at it, as that's called modifying, don't blame the plane, as it has taken years to get this baby. Remember the alternative in ths particular size plane....Stop complaining...

You're kidding, right? As consumers who pay good money for a product, it our right to complain whenever and about whatever we damn well want. "Stop complaining"? Not a chance in Hell. That's called "free speech".

[Jpmcdo]

Question for anyone using the Spektrum ar637T receiver, do you also have the remote receiver attached as well?

[Evan D]

We can complain if we like. We can also modify if we like. I did. I am very happy with my modified Bronco, as long as the winds are calm and it isn't yawing nervously...

FlightLine really should not have put the power system they did in this plane. The only one's saying they like the power it makes have a relationship to Motion.

[walkerm45]

I here some wh,,,,,,,,,g about the plane. It performs to the design specs. If you want something else, based on your needs, have at it, as that's called modifying, don't blame the plane, as it has taken years to get this baby. Remember the alternative in ths particular size plane....Stop complaining...

[Jpmcdo]

Battery cover?

The battery hatch/cockpit, It got messed up as well. They are out of stock. I was able to get the clear canopy so will have to play with the battery cover. It not just broke, but compressed.

[Evan D]

Battery cover?

[Jpmcdo]

I still think this plane is a terrific model, in spite of the things I said. If I had to do it all again, knowing what I know now, I'd still buy it. It's unique, just the right size, it's got the looks that only a mother could love but that's one of its appeal. It makes all the right noises on a fly by, takes off well, lands well, handles grass like it was born in it. It can be a modder's dream. If you get another one, just remember to fly it "pedal to the metal" or close to it until you figure out what it needs to not fall out of the sky.

Thanks xviper. I ordered all the parts I need, I hope, to get it back in the air. Battery cover was the only part I couldn't get.

[xviper]

Well said. I'm one that is constantly adjusting the throttle to suit the plane. My crash was most likely my fault. I was fighting the wind and trying to trim. I know better and should have not attempted a maiden today. The cost of a whole new fuselage plus a few odds and ends is the price I paid to keep it flying.

I still think this plane is a terrific model, in spite of the things I said. If I had to do it all again, knowing what I know now, I'd still buy it. It's unique, just the right size, it's got the looks that only a mother could love but that's one of its appeal. It makes all the right noises on a fly by, takes off well, lands well, handles grass like it was born in it. It can be a modder's dream. If you get another one, just remember to fly it "pedal to the metal" or close to it until you figure out what it needs to not fall out of the sky.

[Jpmcdo]

It has been remarked by more than just myself that this plane could really be a bit more powerful. I find that it must be flown between 3/4 to full throttle almost all the time, especially when going into a banked turn or turning with the wind. Some of us have even done prop, ESC and motor mods to get it to fly with more grunt (without pegging the throttle). But of course, you always get those who say, "This plane is fine when flown 'scale' ". However, flying "scale" is not something that those who are sort of new to this game really understand. It does NOT mean you can lope along the whole flight under 1/2 throttle and think nothing bad will happen. Flying "scale" with this plane still means you should crank up the throttle when turning or transitioning with the wind. This is when airspeed drops significantly. I would also like to fly most of my planes around 1/2 throttle during those more "leisurely" times. This plane, stock, can't do it with ease or confidence for the whole flight.
I've seen that there are two kinds of flyers (with respect to throttle use) - those who mat the throttle all the time and those who are afraid of the throttle & don't use it when needed. The latter will get a good bite in the butt with this one. It's a pretty good flyer stock but I think it can be a terrific flyer with a bit more "poop". It could become a very good plane for all experience levels, if only ...................................

Well said. I'm one that is constantly adjusting the throttle to suit the plane. My crash was most likely my fault. I was fighting the wind and trying to trim. I know better and should have not attempted a maiden today. The cost of a whole new fuselage plus a few odds and ends is the price I paid to keep it flying.

[xviper]

It has been remarked by more than just myself that this plane could really be a bit more powerful. I find that it must be flown between 3/4 to full throttle almost all the time, especially when going into a banked turn or turning with the wind. Some of us have even done prop, ESC and motor mods to get it to fly with more grunt (without pegging the throttle). But of course, you always get those who say, "This plane is fine when flown 'scale' ". However, flying "scale" is not something that those who are sort of new to this game really understand. It does NOT mean you can lope along the whole flight under 1/2 throttle and think nothing bad will happen. Flying "scale" with this plane still means you should crank up the throttle when turning or transitioning with the wind. This is when airspeed drops significantly. I would also like to fly most of my planes around 1/2 throttle during those more "leisurely" times. This plane, stock, can't do it with ease or confidence for the whole flight.
I've seen that there are two kinds of flyers (with respect to throttle use) - those who mat the throttle all the time and those who are afraid of the throttle & don't use it when needed. The latter will get a good bite in the butt with this one. It's a pretty good flyer stock but I think it can be a terrific flyer with a bit more "poop". It could become a very good plane for all experience levels, if only ...................................