Descubrimiento (azul) Balsa Hi-Ala Trainer GP / 1620mm EP (ARF)

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Feb 28, 2015

Great Plane, easy build. and easy access.

I used the top covering to install RX and Gas motor battery switch. Also replaced the nose wheel searing arm. it was spot welded not the best quality but overall 5 star rating

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Dec 21, 2014

It is a well constructed plane. All parts arrived.
After assembly, the plane was able to fly with few adjustments.
For the price, it is a good looking and well flying plane.
I am flying it in Ep mode without problems.

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Dec 06, 2014

I wrote a very length review but it didn't save for some reason so you'll get the condensed version now. I've built many foam planes but this was my first balsa build and first balsa plane!



The packaging was perfect. Everything was protected and in the box. I went with the EP version and used a 46 size suppo motor with a 100amp dlux ESC and Turnigy mAh 4S 20C lipo. I used the HXT 6.9kg twin bearing digital servos. I get between 10-13 minutes of flight before a cell hits 3.8 volts. With this seup I have more than enough power. I could go straight vertical without a problem.



Building the plane was quite easy and took somewhere between 2 and 3 hours. I did run into some difficulties which may be because I'm new to this or maybe build quality. One of the servo screw holes in the wing (aileron) missed the balsa backing. I used CA and glued a little additional balsa so the screw could catch. Another issue was running the steerable front wheel to the rudder servo. This was a bit difficult because I had to run it under the battery tray holder and at a 45ish degree angle up to the rudder. If the servo tray was a little lower I think it wouldn't cause so much stress on the servo. The engine mount was also a big pain. I'm not sure if it's a common problem with this type of mount but I had to use 12 to 16 screws to attach my motor to the plane. My motor mount was almost too big for the wooden firewall extension provided and I had to create some new holes.



When I

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Dec 04, 2014

This plane appeared to be very cheaply made at first, and the vertical fin, which was glued on in the box, broke off while unpacking the box. I am a beginner, but putting this plane together went fast and was easy. It flew better and lasted longer than all trainers I have crashed previously. The main landing gear was especially robust with rubber shocked mounts. Would recommend highly to all beginners.