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(More customer reviews)The TW-742 Shy Hawk electric powered glider is NOT a toy. It is a powerful flying model weighing about a pound and a half (600g). The two piece styrofoam wing has a wing span of about 45 1/2 inches (1160mm)and the molded plastic body is about 35 1/2 inches long (900mm) tip to tail. It comes disassembled, in a very well packed box with little chance, if any, of receiving broken parts. However, all parts are replaceable and can easily be found online or on ebay.
The plane includes:
- 4 channel Lanyu radio and receiver on the 27mhz band (you may get any channel from 1 to 6 - you don't get to choose). Radio also has delta V mix!
- 3 micro servos - 2 installed in the fuselage for elevator and rudder, and 1 that you must install in the wing for the ailerons (easy to do).
- Flight battery (9.6v 1100mah 2/3A NiMH rechargeable) and charger.
- 380 direct drive motor with folding propeller and spinner (installed) and an extra set of prop blades.
- 30 amp ESC/BEC.
- Rubber bands #64 (to attach the wing).
- Small phillips head screwdriver (the only tool you will need for assembly).
- Decals are pre-applied.
You must supply 8 AA size batteries for the transmitter (controller) - either alkaline or rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) will do. NiMH rechargeable batteries work great - use from 1200 to 2500 mah for best results. Don't forget to buy a battery charger for these batteries as the included charger is only for the battery in the plane.
Assembly is very simple - a 10 year old child can do it with a little supervision. The included manual is worded poorly (in pigeon English), but the pictures help out a lot.
NOTE - After assembly make sure to BALANCE THE PLANE BEFORE FLYING! This is CRITICAL, but this information is not shown in the manual. The CG (center of gravity) is 2 1/2 inches (65mm) back from the leading edge of the wing - exactly on the wing joiner. Move the battery backward or forward to achieve proper balance.)
CAUTION - Keep fingers away from the propeller - when spinning, it can severely cut even a strong adult finger.
There is a small red button on the side of the plane that must be pressed after the flight battery is connected, or the motor won't run. This is a SAFETY device so that you don't accidentally start the motor until ready.
The 380 motor and the included 1100 mah battery effortlessly fly the plane and give flight times of up to 30 minutes, even longer if you shut down the motor and glide on the wind occasionally.
The plane flies great. Loops, rolls, and spins are no problem. It is easy to launch and land and very durable for those not so perfect landings. Great for 14 and up. Be careful and have fun!
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