Gordon Bushell Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I'm surprised no one has mentioned this, but I was browsing online earlier, and noticed that the model had updated graphics. On closer inspection, the blurb indicates that it is stabilised, and the pilot can choose by how much in flight. If that's not enough, there is a panic button which, given enough height "aggressively" returns the model to straight and level flight. It certainly looks to have potential. I think it will probably increase a beginners first model's lifetime, and save some from becoming disillusioned. Any drawbacks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Here's some more info. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 It's an interesting development Gordon, clever stuff and clearly beginners and, in particular, beginners teaching themselves to fly will benefit, as you say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Olsen 1 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 The next development will be that it knows how far away the ground is and proactively avoids it. Although I suppose that would prevent landing! I suppose it would also need to know where all the local trees were for best results. I think I recognise the flying field in the video from Phoenix. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelH Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I think that you'll find that they're at Eli Field It looks like a great place to fly and I think that you'll find that the US Horizon Hobby plane demo videos are mostly filmed there. With regards the technology, Horizon Hobbyist is once again leading the way. AS3X recently and now this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmac Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I've been looking at getting one of these as my first model, having become "proficient" on Phoenix ( yeah, I know, it doesn't mean I'll be any good with the real thing!). Two questions 1) has anyone else got one yet as I haven't seen any other discussions on here about them, 2) everywhere seems out of stock in the UK, anyone in the trade know when they are coming back in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolliffee Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hi, I got one of these to learn with and it is great! My club tutor was very suprised at its ablity so it should see me through the A & well into the B certificate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwyn Gee Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 This was my first model four years ago albiet minus the stabilisation and panic button, and it served me well. I learnt on the buddy system and the only drawback was my instructor felt it was a bit light for much more than a stiff breaze. I'm sure that now with the stabilisation it will be better able to handle a stronger wind. Mines up in the loft now but still fit to fly. Alwyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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