The Starry Hangar
Starry's RC Flight Hobby!
Friday 25 January 2013
The Meteorite
Dynam Meteor (beautiful ain't she?)
Often coined as the clone of the Parkzone Habu. Dynam often makes planes that look and fly well; the Meteor is no exception. A classic aerobatic sports plane and capable of surpassing speeds of 200km/h and beyond. It has a low wing load and is really easy to identify in the air. I had many enjoyable flights with it and so good was the experience that I had three Meteors; among which one was a gift. A plane not easily forgotten but very forgiving to fly. Match it with a 5S or 6S power setup and it should please the most demanding of pilots. I recommend everyone to fly the "Meteorite".
Technical Data
Wingspan: 910mm.
Length: 1100mm.
Weight: 1100g.
EDF: 70mm
Battery: 2600mah 4S1P 14.8v
ESC: 60A
Servo: 5 x 9g
Looks: 8
Performance: 9
Aerial Ability: 8
Design: 9
Overall: 9
Tuesday 27 November 2012
Planes Dropping Bye
Easytiger T-50 Golden Eagle
This was among the few models I never got round to flying. The T-50 looks beautiful and is used in the Republic of Korea Air Force. It has a motorised canopy and retracts which made it pretty cool. The power system swapped in was under-powered when I bought it. To fly it would require a hefty runway that I did not had a convenient access to.
Windrider BD-5J
One of the cutest plane in the hangar. I got the BD-5J from another RC pilot. I did not fly it as I was advised that the plane lacks the static thrust for a regular hand launch but flies fine after being airborne. Not wanting to risk smashing this chubby chubba model from a mishap, I decided to let it go its separate way. It is my aim to fly the BD-5 one day!
Kyosho Illusion
A small and fast zipper. So small and fast that I decided that I would not fly it with the piloting skills I had back then. Sold it off to another hobby member. Kyosho is known for quality and I do miss this plane now. Buy another - who knows?
This was among the few models I never got round to flying. The T-50 looks beautiful and is used in the Republic of Korea Air Force. It has a motorised canopy and retracts which made it pretty cool. The power system swapped in was under-powered when I bought it. To fly it would require a hefty runway that I did not had a convenient access to.
Windrider BD-5J
One of the cutest plane in the hangar. I got the BD-5J from another RC pilot. I did not fly it as I was advised that the plane lacks the static thrust for a regular hand launch but flies fine after being airborne. Not wanting to risk smashing this chubby chubba model from a mishap, I decided to let it go its separate way. It is my aim to fly the BD-5 one day!
Kyosho Illusion
A small and fast zipper. So small and fast that I decided that I would not fly it with the piloting skills I had back then. Sold it off to another hobby member. Kyosho is known for quality and I do miss this plane now. Buy another - who knows?
Saturday 24 November 2012
Super Flying Model (SFM) Hawk
SFM Hawk
Bought the SFM Hawk for a song. It is one of the few Balsa planes in the Hangar and spreading its wings at two metres, this model takes the crown for being the longest wingspan I had flown so far. It came with see-through iron-on covers on the wings. Flying characteristics typical of its class with no bad tendencies. A relaxing fly. Easily seen in practically all weather/sky conditions. I had since given this away to a buddy.
Technical Data
Wingspan: 2000mm
Length: 1043mm
Weight: 1000g
Propeller: 8 x 4.5
Motor: Brushless Outrunner
Battery: 2200mah 3S1P 11.1v
ESC: 25A
Servo: 4 x 9g
Looks: 6
Performance: 6
Aerial Ability: 5
Design: 5
Overall: 6
Monday 19 November 2012
Skyangel F-16 Falcon (50mm)
Skyangel F-16 Falcon (50mm)
I had flown several of the mini EDFs made popular by JPowers/Skyangel. This F-16 Falcon is by far the lightest and quickest with a 1-1-1 IHE configuration. Extremely easy to launch and fly. A model to consider for those still immersing themselves with EDF powered planes. Employs a push-pull design to actuate aileron and elevator flaps using just two servos. The belly and cockpit floor are very thin and will not take rough landing/abuse. A "chuckie" to keep in the car. Assembling planes from the mini EDF/mini Warbird series are straightforward.
Technical Data
Wingspan: 530mm.
Length: 680mm.
Weight: 325g.
EDF: 50mm
Battery: 850mah 3S1P 11.1v
ESC: 20A
Servo: 2 x 9g
Looks: 8
Performance: 7
Aerial Ability: 7
Design: 7
Overall: 7
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