HobbyKing® ™ Matrix PPE F3P Plano 3D 830mm (ARF w / motor)

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Dec 07, 2015

Not too difficult a build. As someone else mentioned the provided thread for the pull-pull system is too short. The landing gear is too flexible to support the plane, I would scrap them and install something a bit stiffer. The instructions are easy to follow and it flies well once the CG is correct. I moved the CG back about 20mm from where the plans suggested and it made a remarkable improvement in pitch authority and hovering. Haven't crashed hard yet so I don't know about durability.

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Jan 27, 2015

I received mine, well packaged. I realized it was not as ARF as I had hoped, at the box was about 25mm deep! I am in the process of building the model so cannot comment on its flying capabilities. The manual is good, colour pictures and simple text to explain the steps. I agree that it will take about a day to build.

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Dec 25, 2013

I wanted a proper indoor model that wasn't depron. This seemed to fit the bill. So far I think it is excellent. Everything came in the box in good condition. You need half decent build knowledge to put it together (takes about a day). I used a combination of CA and POR glue to put it together.
They could have put in an extra carbon rod or 2 as it is a bit tight to get all the lengths required out of what is provided. the only other issue is the weight, they say the finished weigth should be about 140-170 grams. The kit on its own weighs 140 so mine is more like 200grams inc battery

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Nov 04, 2013

Dont like it. Came well packed, instruction manual not at all clear, have taken motor and put on sumink else. Still boxed in workshop,

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Aug 06, 2013

Sehr gut fr die Halle geeignet.

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May 05, 2013

I built this plane and maddened it this morning. The plane really is a hassle to build. The maiden flight went good, but I was not happy with the flight time. The plane flew slow (and I mean slow) but at the same time very agile. Once I get the power to weight ratio straightened out, and start getting a little longer flight times, I will be happy with it.

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Apr 26, 2013

Hello, I need a 9g servo and motor weakness only 50Watt
larger engine comes. Weight 170g without battery.
Powerful electric motors are very good flying. (70-80Watt)

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Apr 18, 2013

Quite hard to put together, takes a lot of time. Definitely needs more power. The little motor it comes with is not fit for this airframe. In my case it almost hovered. Upgraded to a slightly bigger one - I am using 2S 370maAh. Flies ok, responsive. i wouldn't buy another one.

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Jan 31, 2013

Super light and manoeuvrable! This is a great 3D plane and was set up with the recommended accessories 370mAh 2s battery, 10amp ESC, 3 HXT500 servos, 8x4 prop. Everything was ordered from the Australian warehouse with regular post and arrived in three days! The only quibble with the plane is the landing gear, which is too flexible to be functional. Worse, the position of the gear struts foul the movement of the aileron servo preventing full swing for this reason Ill probably remove the landing gear altogether and just hand launch and catch the plane.

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Jan 20, 2013

Le kit est de bonne qualite dans l'ensemble, mis a part le moteur qui a cram aprs seulement 2 minutes d'utilisation "normale"...
Attention a la longueur du fil pour les commandes va-et-vient de la drive et profondeur, il y a juste ce qu'il faut et pas 1cm de plus.
La notice est en couleur (et en Anglais), mais les photos sont clair et le montage ncessite seulement une bonne aprs-midi.