scott finnie Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Whats the chances it will fly ok on 3 channels? Rudder, Elevator and throttle like the Parkzone Radian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Posted by scott finnie on 28/11/2016 21:03:20: Whats the chances it will fly ok on 3 channels? Rudder, Elevator and throttle like the Parkzone Radian Its technically a 4 channel, the 4th being spoliers which are very good indeed, but not essential. So, in short, its fly's very well on rudder, elevator and throttle. Cheers CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Posted by scott finnie on 28/11/2016 21:03:20: Whats the chances it will fly ok on 3 channels? Rudder, Elevator and throttle like the Parkzone Radian The problem may be it flies too well/efficiently and disappears without a way to dump lift! I am not really a fan of lightweight R/E models without any glideslope control for this reason; it is relatively easy to get sucked up in a big thermal and getting down without a structural failure can be tricky. If you can beg borrow or steal a TX that will drive the spoilers I would recommend you do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I have no experience of the XL, but have had two Radians (Gave one away to a 6th former to build another from spares I was given). I am amazed at talk of not coming down because its RET. Maybe if you have pathetic control throws! Rates and Expo, Guys. The Std Radian will happily roll, loop and fly extended inverted, and I have never been in a thermal I could not get one out of and both mine have been in some boomers in their time. Half roll it on its back without elevator compensation to stay level and it'll come down. Series of reverse Immelmanns equals loss of altitude under perfect control. Oh, and slowing for a landing with a non-spoiler RET like the Radian, leave the throttle so its JUST off brake so idling as a drag disc , and wriggle it on rudder to cause brief oscillating side slipping and that will kill speed and lift to spot land where needed. Super plane, great fun (and I normally like much more hooligan planes!!). Both of my Radians would climb out very near vertical (with std motors), so the thought of the XL not being that capable IS an off putter though. Tell me it isn't true........................ Sob....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 You'll love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bertram Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I have a PNP version winging its way to me. Anyone thinking about one should get in quickly as new stock are costing quite a bit. Sussex Model Centre have old stock at £115.99, the new RRP is just short of £160!! Although some are selling at £140 ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Holmes 1 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Go for it. I am really new to this flying lark with only a few months under my belt. In a mad moment I bought an XL and maidened it two days ago with the help and guidance of two club members. Up it went and wow it was like being on second heaven. Coming down was slow and landing was perfect. It was like having a quick fix, well I think that was what it was like. A fantastic start to 2017 and me an old git. Roll on I am champing at the bit to get up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hook, line and sinker, Tony.... welcome to the club! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark a Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Posted by Tony Holmes 1 on 08/01/2017 16:24:49: Go for it. I am really new to this flying lark with only a few months under my belt. In a mad moment I bought an XL and maidened it two days ago with the help and guidance of two club members. Up it went and wow it was like being on second heaven. Coming down was slow and landing was perfect. It was like having a quick fix, well I think that was what it was like. A fantastic start to 2017 and me an old git. Roll on I am champing at the bit to get up again. For a big foamie glider they are quite good, just repaired mine as I broke the tail putting it in the car the other day used some ca and a couple of carbon rods and its as good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Posted by Alps Elyule on 08/01/2017 20:09:32: Excellent Tony.. How did you chaps with the RXL go with your COG? The best I could manage do with the 3300 (Turngiy) pushed all the way upfront was 95mm, no chance of a 91mm COG, so my 2200's are out of the question, unless I put a C type battery in the cockpit as well!! Try doing a quick search of the RCGroups thread - there is lots of discussion about CG on there. Unsurprisingly the stock CG appears to be very conservative, so you will probably be fine with your 2200s; many are flying with even smaller batteries to minimise weight. Try a test glide over soft grass with your 2200 pack and see. Edited By MattyB on 09/01/2017 13:52:38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I have just bought one from Sussex Model Centre. At £116 with servos, motor, esc, it seems almost churlish not to give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Posted by Alps Elyule on 10/01/2017 12:23:38: Nice one Ted, a bargain! Does yours have the green circle sticker on the box? This wlll tell you if its the v1 or v2. What Rx will you be puttiing in it? Haven't received it yet, but don't imagine it will be much problem checking all is sound even if it is v1.I use Futaba. Edited By ted hughes on 10/01/2017 16:40:52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I too have just got one of these from SMC, seemed daft not to at the price. I was a bit undecided whether to get the BNF version as it's not a lot more but I have a spare JR RD721 so I thought I would use that and not bother with the stabilisation. These are V2, with the green circle sticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bertram Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I received mine just before New Year from SMC, bought the pnp version. It has the green stickers, I'm not sure if the v1 was imported into the UK. Unfortunately one servo was a bit juddery so it has gone to Horizon under warranty and am waiting (hopefully), for a new one. There is also a slight twist in the rear fuselage but not as bad as one I have seen on the RCgroups forum. Will attack it with a hair dryer in a day or two. Probably will not be able to maiden it for 3 or 4 weeks as I have just had quite a major operation and have to take it easy for a bit. Edited By Bob Bertram on 10/01/2017 17:27:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Holmes 1 Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Flew my XL today, the second flight checked my COG and it was 91mm with a 3200mah battery as far forward as it would go. A perfect flight although a bit bumpy with a ground wind speed of between 6 and 13 mph gusting at times to 15mph. I am new to this game so it was bite the bullet and away we go. It was flat field flying today not a mile from the south coast on a flat exposed farm site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bertram Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Well done Tony, I'm feeling jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Less than £120 from SMC. With motor, 2 servos, esc, ready for Tx and Rx this plane is a steal. 100s class, and if you aren't interested in thermalling, cheap enough to hand on to someone else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Mine just arrived, a huge box. I probably won't open it for a couple of months. What is the relevance of the green sticker mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Sorry, just re-read,I think v.1 had faults, v.2 is fixed and has green sticker on box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Yes that is what I understand Ted. The early batches had issues with the AS3X receivers plus they had structural problems by all accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 £8 shipping. A 100 inch powered glider for £120! A good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bertram Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yep, agree with you Ted. Got my servo back from Horizon Hobby this morning and all running nice and smooth. Full marks to HH for service. Been bit busy today so will sort it out tomorrow and get it ready for the maiden which will happen once the weather improves and the improvement in my medical bits all coincide!! Perhaps we should organise an XL meet somewhere in central England later this year. Seem to be a few people who have one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Posted by Bob Bertram on 12/01/2017 19:56:07: Yep, agree with you Ted. Got my servo back from Horizon Hobby this morning and all running nice and smooth. Full marks to HH for service. Been bit busy today so will sort it out tomorrow and get it ready for the maiden which will happen once the weather improves and the improvement in my medical bits all coincide!! Perhaps we should organise an XL meet somewhere in central England later this year. Seem to be a few people who have one of these. Be good to organise a meet;. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Perhaps a mass Radian XL fly off and low key comp. at Greenacres in the Summer might be fun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Where is Greenacrers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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