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Very good motor glider from volantex. It came undamaged even if it was just in original box, not in double box. If you use original motor, than use 2S battery. If you want to use 3S battery than replace the motor with 2830, 2836, 3536, 4023 or similar.
Good product and quality according to the expected price. The product purchased was PNP with all electronics assembled, except hardware and control rods, and glue group. Pay attention to how difficult it can be to screw the horizontal stabilizer. In the pictures you can see that you need a long screwdriver to be able to screw the screws properly. It is also somewhat complicated (at least in my model) in the assembly of the wings. The anchoring system is by means of a kind of teton that is anchored between the wing and the fuselage; and it is somewhat fair, requiring too much force to insert the wings. You also have to pay attention to the required battery voltage, for the PNP configuration it brings. You need a 2S battery (7.4 volts) and not a 3S battery (11.1v) as most of us are used to.
Very nice plane. I bought the PNP version, and have fitted a FrSky receiver. Assembly is very quick and simple. The wings are held on by clips that enable them to be removed easily for transport and refitted at the field. I haven't flown it yet, waiting for some better weather. I will use a 1300mAh 3S battery. The battery compartment is very spacious and comes fitted with velcro straps for the battery and a stick on velcro pad which could be used for the receiver. It's easy to alter the battery position to get the CG right. With the receiver and battery fitted, ready to fly, mine weighs in at 895g. I have done a more detailed review at rcgroups, which you will find if you google "rcgroups volantex phoenixs".
It lacked the connections of the ailerons and on the underside of the wings the wooden inserts stood out up to 2mm and had to be sanded. With the 2s-Lipo drive I have become friends quickly and I will keep this concept. The PhoenixS is a handy, sturdy and beautiful model, with which I will have a lot of fun.
High quality motor glider for begginers or experience flyers. Good motor for this glider is volantex 4023 850kv or 1050kv and 12x6 propeller and 30A or 40A ESC on 3S 2200mAh battery.
have a look at the state of the parcel. looks like it's come from hell. Bent wing. Don't think I will be displaying the box. I had to use my Ranger wing to fly it. Bloody disappointed
Thank you very much for shopping with us. I recommend it to everyone.
Arrived in less than two weeks in perfect condition. now we need some time to maiden it!
Product very well packaged, compliant with the description and received quickly, remains to mount the electronics .... 2S lipo battery and brushless ortrunner motor (fixation with screw on the front of the motor) but no travel is indicated in the manual... We'll have to improvise... I think I'm gonna stick armed tape on the front, bottom and leading edges...
Awesome plane! Stable, both in straight flight and maneuvering. Great in loops. Too bad tuna are almost impossible to make. But then again, it's a glider. Excellent lift. For the takeoff, it's enough to give the engine half. I recommend it.