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If you are a scale detail freak turn away now, this plane isnt for you! The PA-18 is an EPO Piper Cub that makes up for its lack of scale detail with fun, easy flying characteristics and that worry free EPO foam feeling. Knowing you wont be tossing the plane in the garbage on your first botched landing. A trouble free take anywhere foamie that you wont be worried to try new tricks with.
works with this tx & rx http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8338__Hob by_King_2_4Ghz_4Ch_Tx_Rx_V2_Mode_2_.html , and this battery http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem .asp?idProduct=9272?
I need to replace the motor, i have seen a few under "bell type" that looks the same mounting but which is best suited? Preferred if available in the UK warehouse. Thanks.
this plane is not worth your money it don't fly in 2/3nots of wind and the cg is out would not ever buy another one of these and will be telling everyone to stay away from this plane
I have one of these and did struggle at first. I added some weight to nose also increased the wheels size and it fly's ok now. cg is just in front of the aileron control rods now. But regarding flying her you will need a bit of rudder to make it turn nice. There are easier planes out there to fly but once you get to know her in my opinion she's not bad! :)
I'm flying it and it's nice, any model you purchase you must take care in cg. Always keep an eye in wich battery does the manufacturer use to adjust cg, using other brans or types will make cg change.
I use turnigy 3s 1300mah Nano tec from HK it fits in the front.... just! But I also changed the plug on the esc for a Deans type XT60 connector to fit the plug on the battery. Easier to get battery with xt60 then the little red plug came on mine. The battery was available from UK warehouse so was fast delivery for me, check your nearest warehouse.
Hi. I have this plane, recommended prop is a 9x5, is there a problem with using an 8x5 prop? Local hobby shop gave me an 8 inch long prop instead of 9 inches. I understand the motor has to work faster to achieve same speed... will the motor be OK?
Thanks in advance.
the smaller prop won't affect your speed (if the motor was over work with the 9" it may even slight increase your speed.) What the small prop will do is reduce your thrust. The motor will run cooler with the 8x5 and you should also get increased flight time.
wudaal Sorry you may of miss understood. I does say you need you own Your own TX & RX (radio system) so it does not come with a receiver to bind too. I hope this helps
why you sorry to me?.. 2011.12.29 paid -> 2012.1.6 ship... i purchase another JIt item(j3 cub)today.. i want fast shipping, because from 2012.1.18 chinese public holiday start...
Just setting up the plane ready for what is hopefully a good flight (sill trying to get used to it - it's a fast little plane) and wondering if someone can tell me how far from the leading edge I should put my fingers to check c of g? I think it's a tad bit tail heavy but if I move my fingers back 3mm it looks ok. I just an exact distance. Thanks in advance
The CG usually at the most thick of the wing , about 1/4 or 1/3 wings at ralphi say. In fact your CG can be lose 1 centimeter not exactly still ok.
Remember that nose heavy is better than tail heavy very much :)
can anyone tell me what type of connector is supplied to connect the battery ? i have turnigy 1300mah battery with xt60 discharge plug? do i need to get an adapter?
fsdh it has a Female JST battery you will need a adapter. You can buy from Hobby King XT60 - JST Male In-line Power Adapter SKU: XT60-JSTM I hope this helps.
It's still branded Dynam on the box. It's a nice plane, bought one for a friend who wants to begin. That plane, the 4-channel 2.4 HK radio, and Turnigy packs, the cheap way for beginning. (Discussion here should be about the plane, not about someone who does't find something interesting in the big choice of models HK is offering... who cares ?)
The aircraft weighs less than 1kg ready to fly. 2139g is the shipping weight. Mine arrived arrived from HK in pristine condition due to the double boxing they use. It is this that makes the overall weight seem high, but it does appear to prevent any damage - better to pay slightly more for shipping than to open the box and find a damaged model.
it says 9x5 but it does not tell if it is APC,TGS...etc...just look for hardware and accesorries tab..then click "propeller."there so many choices of 9x5..
I have one of these. Its now one of my favourites but not without several modes. Firstly the motor mount is weak, replaced with a much tougher mount (HK 10mm stick Mount). The wing bracing spars are pathetic as is the small sprung loaded clip which secures the wing. Removed the braces and put a Carbon rod in the wing(2-3mm should do). Also used dowls through the fuselage and rubber bands to hold the wing on(seriously the wing came off in flight before). Bigger wheels look better and is better on grass. Also move the CG forward a touch, if there's a bit of wind this makes a big difference.
Removed the bell cranks and fitted HXT900 servos in each wing, there is enough depth for them and now the response is way better. The old bellcranks never centered.
Original motor, esc, servo's are all good. This is EPO and a tough plane with a few weak points.
Yak
I have one of them and I put into it a lipo 3S 800mah flightmax... For bigger Batts, you can to drag under the nose a little, but it is not necesary with the batt I said you. A good good plane, true!
It's not a "tired old idea" if someone wants to get into this hobby and doesn't have money to burn. Look at the big picture, and not just your own interests. Great idea HK. Wait'a'nurture the new generation!
It's still branded Dynam on the box. It's a nice plane, bought one for a friend who wants to begin. That plane, the 4-channel 2.4 HK radio, and Turnigy packs, the cheap way for beginning. (Discussion here should be about the plane, not about someone who does't find something interesting in the big choice of models HK is offering... who cares ?)
As you've bought one Pam, perhaps you can let us know the battery compartment size (as requested by other customers)or is that not a suitable topic either? Any chance of a review please....?
And on that, please can you give me the specs on the motor. That is, voltage, kilowatts, and amps. Thanks, I need to know if the 18A ESC is suitable for the motor, or if a 25A would be better. I plan to use a 25C 1300mah in this plane, if possible.
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This is a good little plane. I didn't use the wing struts I put a 1/8 X 1/4 inch deep saw cut full length of the bottom of the wing and glued in a 1/8 X 1/4 spruce spare. Works great!
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A good plane! it's a big! nice sale :)
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There is not uneasiness of strength because Strat has easily adhered to the installation of the main wing either. Because the movement of the aileron was hard, my plane changed to two servo type. Because it is not possible to turn only by the aileron, it is necessary to add the ladder operation. I think it is good for beginner's step-up because I am not in excessive power.
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I have had two of these and they are a very good flying plane. They should be a good beginner plane but they are far to fragile to be used by a beginner. The wheels fall off, landing gear cover break, struts are far to fragile and most of all the wing attachment pulls loose (thats how I lost my first plane). Replace the quick release with a bolt.
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good for new user. but plane got big body so you can got some prolem when try to turn rigt or left whit windy
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