WLToys XK A160 Skylark Flying Model Piper Cub Flight Test Review
WLToys XK A160 Skylark Flying Model Piper Cub Flight Test Review
This is a very good looking 4 channel flying RC model of the Piper Cub. It includes a 6G stabilzation system to help ease flying.
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Pros
- Looks fantastic. Nicely done flying model of a 1946 Piper J-3 Cub.
- Very quiet (almost silent) in flight while under power.
- Constructed of EPP foam with plastic trim. Weighs 145 grams, and thus does not require registration in most countries.
- Includes 6G (6DoF) stabilization (3 axis gyroscopic, and 3 axis accelerometer) to provide smooth flights for beginner pilots. The stabilization can be quickly turned off and on with the press of a button, allowing acrobatic flight if desired. If you get into trouble, just turn stabilization back on to allow it to automatically level itself.
- 1406 brushless motor for power and durability.
- 4 channel control with power, ailerons, elevator, and rudder control.
- 7.4V 500mah provides about 6 minutes of flighttime per charge.
Cons
- Plastic trim components are susceptible to damage in a crash.
- Not ready to fly, requires assembly. Assembly instructions were incomplete. Requires some basic RC knowledge or experience to fill in the blanks during assembly.
- Prone to stalls and unrecoverable spins with the 6G stabilization system on. Stalls/spins occurred even when carefully flying it through gentle turns while paying attention to keep the speed up.
THE MIG MAIDENED VERY WELL IN THE GUSTING 15 MPH WIND BUT DUE TO THE BRITTLE NATURE OF THE PLASTIC SHE SIMPLY BROKE UP ON THE SLIGHTLY HARD LANDING - PITY AS THERE IS POTENTIAL THERE !
Nate took the brains out of this RC plane! We hope it still flies! The ZOHD isn`t the newest plane, but it was an extremely modular build. So easy! Enjoy this scary maiden and be sure to subscribe...
