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This 2 meter wingspan glider takes 15 minutes to assemble and lasts a lifetime! The wings and tail are made from tough EPO foam. However, the fuselage is made from a really strong blow moulded nylon skin*, Usually reserved for baby toys, with plywood formers, making it almost indestrucatable.
The virtually indestrucatable fuselage is smooth and ridgid yet still light enough for the glider to perform. Both the main wing and tail are screwed into place and the two wing halves have a carbon fiber rod for added strength.
The main wing requires 1 servo per aileron for strong control surface movement plus there is a pre-moulded slot so you can add your own flaps later. To complete this model you will require 4 9g servos, a 30A speed controller, a brushlessoutrunner, your own transmitter and receiver (Tx/Rx) and a 1300~1800mAh Lipoly battery.
This really is a super strong glider that takes 15 minutes to put together.
Required. 4 x 9g Servos 2815/1050Kv Brushless Motor with a 3mm shaft 30A ESC LiPoly 1300~1800mAh 3S Receiver Tx/Rx
*Having a blow moulded fuselage on a glider is an excellent solution however it is not popular amongst manufacturers due to its high cost, effectively doubling moulding costs.
PRODUCT ID: Phoenix2-ARF
2 1:IC/2:Elec
4 Channel
2000mm (78.74in)
1160mm (45.67in)
980g (2.156lb)
3049g
10+
$59.99
esc
TowerPro W30A Brushless Speed Controller
Combo Price: $11.95IN STOCK
Hobby King 30A ESC 3A UBEC
Combo Price: $8.95IN STOCK
motor
Turnigy 2632 Brushless Motor 1000kv
Combo Price: $12.86IN STOCK
battery
Turnigy nano-tech 1800mah 3S 25~50C Lipo Pack
Combo Price: $14.53IN STOCK
Turnigy 1600mAh 3S 30C Lipo Pack
Combo Price: $15.40IN STOCK
servo
HXT900 9g / 1.6kg / .12sec Micro Servo
Combo Price: $2.65IN STOCK
HKSCM9-5 Single Chip Digital Servo (5V) 10g / 1.4kg / 0.09s
Yes, it would go nicely with this, got the sk3 3530 1340 myself for more speed but if you want to get altitude efficiently that ntm may be a better choice.
Thx Max
I already viewed the utube, but I will replace the esc as you suggest and program it with the included control sounds.
You didn't mention a separate receive battery if using flaps, which I will. I will also use 2200 -3S, 20c and 50c's so i should still get good flight times. I ask about the separate battery only because of the effect it will have on the cg due to additional weight. Your thoughts or others ideas are welcome.
Not a good match. The 2200KV is way too high. spinning a 10x6 prop you'll burn up the motor. Possibly even the ESC or battery. It's only rated for up to a 6x4 prop
Any of these would be a better choice
Is it necessary to use a UBEC on this glider if using 6 servos? And if so, which one? Never used a UBEC before so advice would be great. I only intend using flaps to aid landing. Maybe UBEC not necessary in this case?
Bought this glider twice and have been monumentally unlucky !!
BTW wanted to leave a review but cant for some reason..
Anyways down to it.. Crashed first one when I hit a steel reinforcing cable coming in to land.. Couldn't see it I was to far away.. Ripped the wings clean off.. Decided to purchase a second and maidened last weekend, Climbed about 200feet when all control was lost,UBec had a bad solder joint{my Fault]
Came down hard on wings again ad ripped them to shreds.
Not being biased towards the crashes I would say that its a great glider. But here's some points to consider after building two..
1.. the wing bolts are deadly.. If you crash or even drop a wing in the grass they will most likely rip off and leave the 4 bolts intact but destroy the wings.. Replace with nylon or use two dowels and cross rubber bands like the old days.
2.flying weight isnt 980g. Thats for without motor ect ect.
Mine built ultra light 52g outruner, 1400 3s 113g, comes to 1100g and 1150 with flap hardware.
3.the screws holding on the tailplane are just horrible. They bottom out before the unit can clamp the tailplane to the fuse, twice that happened remember.. Either clip the screws length a bit or source replacement screws.. Either way
left as is and the tailplane was off by over 7 degrees to center on last model.
Overall though from the time I spent flying I did enjoy it.capable of decent aerobatics.Great on slopes.. very durable fuselage..I still have 2 left..Minus wings *[
I would sure like to see the Phoenix Evolution available through Hobby King. It is the same fuselage as the Phoenix 2000 but comes with 2 different wing configurations.
a 1600 mm span and 2600mm span. Also, selling just the Evolution wing set-up would be a nice upgrade for the Phoenix 2000. I think the wings would also be interchangeable with the FPVRaptor
Yeah, FPV raptor is exactly what I thought when I first saw the picture. Phoenix is like FPV raptor skinny brother :D Must be same family or something. From the looks of it I am 99% sure the wings and tail parts is exactly like FPV raptor.
Depends on what part of the world you're in. Just Google it and look for a distributor. I know there is a big distributor here in Germany and I remember seeing what seemed like a home based distributor in the US somewhere. (Of course you won't get Hobby King pricing!)
I'm using the NTM 3536 1400kv with a 10x6 prop and 1800 3s lipo. If you use this motor the stock prop will not fit as motor shaft is 4mm I'm using a cheap 10x6 from HK. I've also tried a 9x5 prop it's ok but the 10x6 pulls the Phoenix a lot better, There is a NTM 3530 1400kv motor that's a little lighter with the same power so might be better for thermalling ? I've not tried the D2830 1100kv so can't comment fotod. I have got the Phoenix set up with the flaps working and crow brakes and it makes the model land so much slower and more fun, I'm using 6 HK HXT900 servos.
Yes, it has been built by some as a pure slope glider, as a matter of fact, the kit comes with the accessories to assemble it as such, if one so desired.
My son got the Phoenix 1600 as a gift. The instruction manual is totally useless and is missing a lot of key steps. Does anyone have a detailed manual for the 2000 they can post a link to? Thanks
I have a 28-36 1100kv outrunner on mine with 40 Amp ESC. It runs perfect with no prop or a 9" prop (not enough power to fly), but when I put on a 10 inch prop the motor stops at 1/2 throttle. Why?
because you havent programmed the ESC. With tx off, set throttle to full. Plug batt. into ESC and power on tx. Listen for 3 musical beeps. Immediately turn throttle down to lowest point. Thats it!
Thanks Max. I tried that and same result. I have a HK 35A esc that only has 3 programming options - battery, brake and rotation direction. I feel I am missing something.
The post of "wickman" indicates a 2836-1100 engine. I think it's this one www.link
But the shaft isn't reversible. Is it a problem for install it in the glider ?
boa noite! gostaria de substituir o conjunto de helice dobravel em fibra de carbono espinner e manter o motor original! por favor alguem pode me indicar qual conjunto que posso comprar aqui na HOBBYKING. GRATO! Glauco Vasconcelos
As Maximillionalpha said it comes w/ the Prop and a additional Spinner. 1000-1100 kv Motor (28 to 36mm in dia)are OK. But:
Be aware to use a motor thats not too heavy and got quite bit of torque.
pls help.l just bought phoneix 2000 .l have 10*6 prop,2200 lipo,40 ESC. AND I HAD 3 MOTORS WHICH IS smoke and burn motor(3600kv,2500kv, and 1100kv) all was new but all is gonna and burn l wondering why........bcs of prop or ESC or may be l couldnt fix well to the plane nose
thank you
What were the names of the motors that you used, for starters and 3600kv and even 2500kv are too high an rpm for this prop. Do you continuously use throttle while flying and if not, how long do you throttle up to altitude?
Most times you have to look at the thickness of the wires, as well as the sheathing that covers them. If the sheathing is made of a thin flimsy rubbery material, then expect to have meltdown more sooner than later. Look for a thick firm sheathing covering the wiring, not those really shiny ones.
Someone let me know the max battery config i have two 3s nano tech 4000mah 25-50c and a 4s flightmax 25c 5000mah. I would reinforce the wing fuselage and tail with carbon rod. Also have 2x 2s 2200mah 45c runs great with turnigy 3536 1450kv 9x6E All my first setup amazed by brushless and lipo output.
If your asking about space. It is a narrow fuselage. You can get a 3000 to 3200 inside but it is an overkill for gliding. Unless you plan for long range fpv. With mods you can squeeze two 3000 lipos in. Sakis
Guys,
I'm guessing this glider comes with a folding prop with an inner diameter of 3mm since that's what's recommended
The 2836/8 (1100kv) and the 2836 (1000kv) motors are both recommended by users but have a 4mm shaft, is the spinner modified to accommodate that, will it fit as is or is a new prop needed?
Perhaps the 2830 (1000kv) with a 3mm shaft a better solution?
Cheers
You have a photo, of it? If your foil isn't completely smoothed out, it's going to create excess drag, but other than that, shouldn't really be a problem....weird maybe, but no problem.
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alboot
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2 thumbs up!
Well worth every penny or dollar I havent flown for 25 years, bought the ARF version use futaba radio gear, good power from standard esc and motor. I have also cut in the flaps very stable in flight. Have in flight move on youtube Mralboot666. Or search phoenix 2000 glider.
amazing gliderr..this is my first glider and i never thought glider is so much fun..dont use the recomended motor from hobby king.. it over heats and damages the firewall..also add a small wooden peice to protcect the fire wall.. i crash with the glider a pretty hard crash but only the wing cracked.. :
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MrGravity
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Mixed reviews everywhere but.. CONS Phoenix has very poor electronics. They are throw away quality on arrival. Count on spending money to replace them before you fly! The inbuilt servo on mine failed. Many others the same. The rear clevis is so weak, mine broke second flight and lost he whole plane in the resulting crash. Do not use them - replace them all. Wings at the tip snap easy if you land off centre. They break at the end of the reinforced section - reinforce with tape. Buy a second shell only as there are no spares for the Phoenix on sale.
PRO - When you fix everything - it will fly well.
Only good value if you have all the parts in your hobby kit.
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flybaby
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This is a fine glider if you are a reasonably accomplished pilot. I bought the bare bones version and equipped it with a Turnigy 2217-16 motor, 2200-3S lipo and 30A plug'n'play ESC. Be sure to secure the clevise arms from spreading with a short piece of shrink tube or silicon tubing.
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mikec@aloha.net
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my preferred setup:
4 hxt 900 servos (of course)
4 nylon clevises
turnigy sk3 2830 920kv bl motor
hobbywing 30am esc, since turnigy plush 30 esc is on back order
turnigy mode 2 transmitter and receiver
i'd fly up about 800 ft or more and shut off the motor. the wind and thermals take over. the pheonix 2000 would go upward. loops, rolls and inverted flights are easy. i prefer gliding. this is a well made and well designed glider. handles wind like nothing, floats and is acrobatic. awesome plane. one of my better purchases.
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