This flying caricature of an F109 Messerschmitt is fun to fly. It includes everything needed to fly right out of the box. Find it here https://bit.ly/XK-A250
Pros
- Three channel aircraft with aileron, elevator, and throttle control.
- Fully stabilized to enable easy flying for beginner fliers. If you get into trouble, just let go of the sticks and the plane will quickly and automatically level itself in flight.
- 350mm wingspan makes it just perfect size for flying at your local park.
- Constructed of EPP foam, making it very durable to crashes. I think I had three crashes in this video, with no effect on the airplane.
- Weighs only 62 grams, and does not require registration in most countries.
- Powered by very common 1020 brushed coreless motor. It provides plenty of power, yet should be easily found and purchased if a spare is needed.
- Includes quick release propeller to lessen chance of damage to the propeller or motor shaft in a crash.
- 3.7V 400mah battery provides over 12 minutes of flight time.
- Easily and quickly switchable between 6G stabilized, and 3D unstabilized flight. This greatly helps preventing crashes while learning aerobatics. If you get into trouble, just press the 6G/3D button, let go of the stick, and the plane will quickly level itself.
- The stock transmitter provides up to 150 meters range. This is more than enough as this plane gets very hard to see at 100 meters.
- Multi protocol transmitters can also be used as demonstrated in the video. The protocol is V911S/E119.
- If you wish to use your own receiver, it also has a jack on the flight control board for Futaba S-BUS and DSM receivers.
Cons
- Does not have an on/off switch. Plane is powered as soon as battery is connected.
- Does not have some features that other similar planes have, such as a stunt button, or intermediate (MIDD) mode for stabilized aerobatics.
- Advertised on some sites as being 4 channel controls. It's actually three channel only, with no rudder control.
- Does not seem to have low voltage cutoff. It's important to stop flying when you find that you're using full throttle to stay in the air, as continued flying may damage the battery.
- The stabilization system can be a bit unstable if flying in breezy conditions when in high rate. However, low rate seems to provide very stable flight in wind.
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music was shortened to fit length of video.