IstDani

Member since: 2025-07

2025-07-16

SIMPLY A JOY

Simply a calm breeze when flying. It feels like an oversized trainer, which already needs to take into account the increased weight and inertia. The build quality is acceptable. I took it to an old and very experienced colleague to assemble it. It took us six months. In the end, we reinforced the entire cockpit area with modeling epoxy and fiberglass, reinforcing all the servo mounts and all the visible joints. The landing gear is made of hard aluminum, which is too soft for my taste and easily deformed. The inflatable wheels are a gift, but I prefer solid ones for durability reasons. The flap hinges could be better. I improved them by replacing the hinge part with a screw and thread to ensure they couldn't come loose. In the end, my model weighed 8.4 kg in flight order, but it doesn't feel clumsy or heavy at all. For the engine, I chose a DLE 35RA, to which I added a Bowman segment. It's currently running on a 19x6 wooden propeller. It's a model that greatly appreciates a propeller that prioritizes traction over speed. It feels very good to be obedient and docile in the air, and the engine has plenty of power. I haven't tried towing yet, but with a 20x6 carbon Falcon, it should be able to handle a 4-meter sailboat without any problems. The skills are those of a sports trainer; of course, you need experience before flying this one, and you have to know how to fly with the rudder. It's a model that appreciates a lot of coordinated turns and rudder use, it's very sensitive. For servos, use: D645 HW for ailerons, rudder, and elevator. For the rest of the surfaces, use Kingmax KM5514MDHV. Use an RCCSJK control unit for redundancy. For the price, there's no complaint. It comes with paper hinges on all surfaces. I replaced them with nylon hinges. It's a model that deserves them. The loops, wing-drop turns, and hammerheads are a lot of fun. You can fly inverted, and towing is super fun. It's the kind of model that makes you want a bigger car to take with you flying all the time because you always enjoy it even if the weather isn't perfect, and it always has a spot in your hangar because it's so versatile.

Yes, I recommend this product