Vision EP Balsa 3D 940mm (ARF)

 Budgie 72 points

Am now flying this on a 9 x 7.5 APC Type slow-fly prop 20amp ESC still with the Turnigy 2209, 28 turn, 1050Kv up front. If it's calm I fly with a Turnigy Nano-Tech 3S 1300mah but if it's windy I fly with a Turnigy Nano-Tech 3S 2200mah. I find that the extra weight is beneficial in windy or gusty conditions when landing. Just gives it a bit more stability for landing.

 Budgie 72 points

I use a Turnigy 2209 28 turn 1050kv 15A Outrunner, details* V: 1050rpm/v Operating Current: 4A ~ 12A Peak Current: 15A Suggested prop: 9 x 4.7 Suggested Battery: 1300~1700mAh 3S1P Weight: 46gram Dimensions: 27.6 x 28mm Shaft Size: 3.175mm The kit includes full accessories, including gold bullet connectors, prop saver, mount, spare rubber rings, shrink tube and screws. Suggested prop size 8" x 6" to 9" x 4.7". However, I use an APC 10" x 4.7" and it doesn't get hot. I get around 900 grams thrust at 18.5 amps, pulling 11 watts. I use a 20 amp ESC. A friend of mine has this model and uses a GPS 10" x 3.5" and gets very good results from that. A piece of advice KEEP THIS MODEL LIGHT and it flies GREAT, consider using a 3S 1800mah battery instead of a 3S 2200mah to save weight. You won't loose much duration, but it will improve the power to weight ratio no end an you'll get a better shot at 3D flying. You don't need to fly this with a lot of throttle either. I think the reason why some report broken tailplane/stabilizer is due to them flying too fast and too heavy.

 Budgie 72 points

Now flying this with a Turnigy Nano-Tech 3S 1300mah Li_Po and it now flies much better than with the 2200mah Nano-Tech Li-Po. This model flies a lot better when light. With the APC 10" x 4.7" Slow Fly prop it has a braking action which will slow the model even when in a vertical dive with the throttle cut right back. Can't recommend this model enough !!

 boristki 53 points

3-4 hours of assembly required for an intermediate builder.

 jetson3000 28 points

Hi, you can try putting some washers between motor and bulkhead alond the desidere direction.

 m_s900 15 points

What is your setup?

 H-KING_SCOTT 5155 points

We were able to purchase the first batch cheaply, price is now increased to normal from the manufacturer.

 hakankirca 53 points

Thanks for your answer jason. But price should not change like double times! From 41Usd to something around 60usd. This means %50 increase on price. You should negotiate with the manufacturer.

 boingk 257 points

$60 for a pre-assembled balsa/covering model with a 940mm wingspan... and you're whinging? Mate, you couldn't buy the materials to make the thing for that. I'd say its pretty bloody good value.

 KaosKane 1427 points

manu often offer first batch at half price to get it in the big time market *} and customers requesting the product

 Brain 110 points

Should have bought them when they were cheap, the real question is when will they be in stock!!

 mr.sneezy 263 points

Also looks very much like my old Hotpoint EP model.

 mr.sneezy 263 points

Myself and friend have had a good look at the images above, we see no difference to the Hotpoint EP models we had, made in 2005. The Hotpoint was a fantastic flyer, I really loved flying it. It performs well with about 200W power input. It will do very nice pattern flying, and also does good 3D. Best built light. The down side is that the horizontal stabilizer is under designed. At 300W power input the tail breaks off in flight. I recommend you strengthen the horizontal stab spars with carbon or similar before fitting IF you are going to hot it up. Some photos have been put in the files section. Overall I give the model a thumbs up.

 sosimportacoes 197 points

why the price are rising? and this airplane no are in the stock? which is the prevision?

 sosimportacoes 197 points

the price rising again... kkkkk... i dont understand

 alexklimov 82 points

Can`t even backorder it....
When it will be in stock?

 SargeNZ 206 points

Hotpoint EP, Fliton Jumping Jack, Hyperion 3Dlight, also I believe this was known as 'Flubber' by some brands.

 wing in ground 27 points

HetRc Cap 232 for 35,- Euro might be a better deal for european customers,when you figure in shipping,tax etc.