E-flite UMX Timber STOL RC Plane With AS3X - 2S 550 BabbelBatt Fight Review

This a Flight Review of the 2S 550 BabbelBatt Lipo Battery in my E-flite UMX Timber STOL RC Plane with AS3X. The battery is much longer than the BabbelBatt 330's I normally use in my UMX RC Planes, but the huge battery bay makes that a non-issue.

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RC Equipment Used In This Video:
- Timber UMX BNF Basic: https://amzn.to/2VeYjzO
- Spektrum DX6 Radio: https://amzn.to/2RgoDes

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The best part of this video is getting to see Mt. Baker with a fresh layer of snow on it in the background in several shots taken by John. I want to thank John for recording this video for me. We recorded footage of him flying his Timber UMX as well, so check out his channel to see that video posted soon: https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnVH541

Flight Review Notes for this UMX Ultra Micro Timber:

Pros:
- The bigger Babble Batt battery helps it handle wind even better
- There is plenty of power for all kinds of flying
- Long flight times
- It has more lights than the E-flite UMX Cirrus
- This is the 2nd best E-flite UMX RC Plane, right behind the E-flite UMX PItts, not to be mistaken by the new 850 sized E-flite Pitts

Cons:
- None for this battery that I can see at this point
- It does not taxi well
- The stickers were not properly applied
- The manual did not have complete instructions for SAFE or flaps.
- The flaps were off out of the box

I also need to say that I Hobby King is missing out on making something like this plane like their Durafly Tundra.

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This is who Horizon Hobby describes this Micro E-flite Timber RC Bush Plane:

"About the only thing that can top an airplane you can fly just about anywhere is an airplane small enough to fly everywhere else. With the E-flite® UMX™ Timber™ airplane, small spaces, indoors and out, is flying country you can conquer. Like its larger brother, Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) is a specialty of this E-flite Ultra Micro offering versatile performance that harnesses both friendly flying characteristics and an abundance of power. Right out of the box, the fully-assembled UMX Timber comes complete with functional Flaps and oversized Bush Wheels. Combined with light wing loading and brushless motor power, getting out and back into tight spaces is possible. Installation of the included leading edge slats means you can land even slower and takeoff in shorter distances. AS3X technology with optional SAFE Select mode means you get the ultimate in control performance no matter when you choose to fly, even if it's a bit windy. Plus the brilliant LED lighting adds a special touch of realism and the ability to buzz the bush after sundown. And, if you want to fly from pools and ponds, all that's needed is the addition of the E-flite UMX float set that takes only minutes to install.

STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) Capabilities and an Abundance of Power with this Baby Timber.

The UMX Timber wing is designed with STOL features like wing-tip droops, enlarged functional flaps and optional-use leading edge slats. These, along with the model's lightweight construction and powerful 3000Kv brushless motor, allow it to spring into the air or float down and land in less space than any other model in its class.

The model's AS3X (Artificial Stabilization - 3-aXis) receiver works behind the scenes to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence so you enjoy a sense of stability and precision that makes you feel like you're flying a larger, expertly tuned aircraft. If you're new to flying UMX models or want an extra margin of safety while familiarizing yourself with the airplane, you can activate the optional SAFE Select flight mode.

Right out of the box, the UMX Timber airplane comes equipped with realistic-looking NAV lights, landing lights, wing-tip strobes and beacons, all factory-installed and powered off the flight battery.

Fully-Assembled and Bind-N-Fly or BNF Ready"

After rewatching this flight, I am even more excited about the just released the E-flite Turbo Timber 1.5m BNF Basic that just came out right after they announced the E-flite Timber X.

Also look for the second flight with my E-flite Su-30 Twin 70mm EDF Jet and Unboxings of the E-flite UMX Ultrix BNF Basic (EFLU6450) & E-flite UMX Turbo Timber BNF Basic (EFLU6950) coming soon!