RC Plane 63.99

[Jokersmoker]

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[TTM77]

Originally posted by: Jokersmoker
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Can you add the wheel to this and have it run? I wonder how far it can go. Ppl recommend little wind. Not like I will fly it in T-storm, but at least medium wind. Anyway, I'll pass b/c $64 is a little out of my budget range.

 

[rich644]

this looks the same as the $119 Firebird XL. not a bad plane, but make sure you use it on a calm day.

 

[Siberian dude]

There quite a few R/C hobbists posting here, and anyone who has flown a "real" R/C plane will say to you that this is not one of the "real" planes. It's rather a toy, which you can give as a present to a child. The motor is weak, the radio is primitive and can't be re-used with any other plane. This plane is a disposable toy, which goes to a trash bin once its damaged or once the owner gets bored with it.

Having said that, i'd like to point out that this is a pretty decent toy, one of the better models from "disposable" category.

For further reading on the topic of R/C planes for beginners, you can head to www.RCUniverse.com.

 

[ivan2]

these looks more like a glider to me, are they?

 

[TTM77]

Originally posted by: ivan2
these looks more like a glider to me, are they?

How do you define a none glider? to me a glider kinda have no.. I think it's call a flapper that located in the wings or tail wings and use to control the airplane.

 

[huesmann]

Technically it's not a glider. A glider has no power source (propeller). Once your motor battery runs out, well, then it becomes a glider.

 

[Souka]

I use fly powered R/C aircraft and do competion acrobatics and pylon racing (top 5 in WA state 3 years in a row)....here's my input on this plane.

My former instructor had a 6yr-old son, and something like this was great. He'd toss the plane, fly it upward, then let his son hold the controls. (Dad would be behind him with hands ontop of son's to help guide him.......
Anyways, the batteries quickly faded out, and the plane glided back to earth....about a 15min flight total. They'd grab another pack of batteries from quick-charger and send the plane up again.

Also, in response to question above about putting wheels on this plane.....it's not necessary unless you're going to be landing on coarse asphalt. The plane is very light, and usually has a scuff guard (plastic strip) under the nose to asorb abrasions.....landing on grass or dirt shouldn't be a problem.....landing speed will probably be under 7mph....heck, you could probably even have a friend catch it.

So IMHO, this would be a good gift to see if a child wants to be a "pilot".....spending under $100 is much better than spending hundredes only to find out they don't like it.

My $.02 of info.

 

[Ian@CDRlabs]

Link to manufacturer website:

Sky Vector

 

[stockjock]

I've got the Firebird XL and its a very nice starter plane. I can't believe how durable it is...I've had some pretty good crashes with it. Its worth the $119!!