FMS Ranger 1220mm EP PNP with Floats from Banggood - Part 5b: Successful Maiden from Onboard Camera

Описание: I ordered this mid-size model of the FMS Ranger series from Banggood's U.S. warehouse on December 19th, and it arrived right on time in the morning of the Christmas Eve, on December 24th. When I was placing the order, it was on sale for $125.90, and with the shipping and insurance it cost me $130.11. It was quite a bargain in my opinion, considering that it came with regular landing gear as well as a float set. Also, it is in PNP (plug-and-play) format, needing only a battery, receiver and transmitter to get it to flying condition. It also has a Reflex stabilization system, although I am not a big fan of stabilization in these types of relatively large and stable airplanes.

If this airplane proves to be anywhere near as good as its little sibling (FMS Ranger 850mm), it will be a fantastic flyer:

   • FMS Ranger 850mm PNP - Part 1: Unboxing, A...  

   • FMS Ranger 850mm PNP - Part 2: Maiden Flight  

The receiver I put in this plane is a 4-channel Corona (CR4D 2.4GHz DSSS) receiver, which I bound to my RadioMaster TX16S OpenTX transmitter. Here is the video demonstrating how to bind them:

   • RadioMaster TX16S with HALL Sensor Gimbals...  

In the first and second episodes, I presented the unboxing, assembly, and a truly short maiden flight:

   • FMS Ranger 1220mm EP PNP with Floats from ...  

   • FMS Ranger 1220mm EP PNP with Floats from ...  

The first maiden flight was cut short due to the propeller and spinner separating from the airplane during a climb due to a loose prop nut. I fixed it quickly with properly-sized nut and washer I got from Home Depot. However, I did not realize that more serious issues were awaiting me during my second attempt to maiden this airplane:

   • FMS Ranger 1220mm EP PNP with Floats from ...  

My friend and I suspected an undersized ESC was the culprit, so I replaced the stock 20A ESC with a 30A one:

   • FMS Ranger 1220mm EP PNP with Floats from ...  

In this video, I am attempting another maiden flight, hopefully a successful one. Is the third time really the charm? Let’s watch and see. This version of the flight video was captured from an onboard Mobius camera perched on top of the wing right above the cabin.

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