Discovery (Blauw) Balsa Hi-Wing Trainer Glow / EP 1620mm (ARF)

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Customer Rated

May 12, 2014

After searching the internet this was the only plane that really caught my attention, I didn't mind paying the extra in shipping and duties. When it arrived I was impressed in the looks. However there are a few quality issues. The nuts that hold the tail plane in are glued locking type, one of them came out without too much effort! Also one of the wheels had been put together poorly and runs out of true, fortunately I had spares. Overall it is a good looking plane, I've not flown it yet, but hope to as soon as the weather permits. One thing I will ask, why isn't this aircraft available at all warehouses? If it was I'm sure it would sell.

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Nov 29, 2013

Awesome product again Hobbyking!

Took me just under 4 hours to finish building, and it flies just beautiful.
This models comes pretty much pre-assembled, and only leaves you to do a small bit of work to finish it.
Hardware kit is very good, everything is more than what I expected for a low cost aircraft, even better then other High cost aircrafts I have bought.

This model also came with the aileron, elev and rudder parts pre-assembled to the main parts, and it is CRUCIAL to check if they aren't loose, as my rudder was, sobuy new "quality" hinges!

Pros:
Excellent beginner plane.
high maneuverability to be a trainer.
strong material, good quality build.
Hardware accessories parts are quality, very good!
Light weight, 2450 grams NITRO setup.
Light weight, 2350 Grams Electric setup.
Excellent manual!


Cons:
Hinges are most likely badly glued, and must be changed.
No FLAPS.
The SPINNER is horrible (it bends and breaks during use of engine), also it doesn't fit to the shafts of recommended nitro engines, as the bolt is to long, and must be cut.