The parkzone radian offers the perfect opportunity for park pilots to experience the true essence of flight. The standard radian is a good entry powered glider but dont discount the xl as its just as good but has more presence in the air due to its size. Like the original radian, the radian pro also comes equipped with a powerful 480size 960kv brushless motor system that can catapult it to altitude in seconds. Its airframe is constructed from the same tough zfoam material and has been reinforced with fiberglass. But i have all the spare parts in stock to keep your radian going. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly, setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. The 480class brushless motor not only gives the radian glider outstanding. See the flying section on page 21 for more details. Ask any of the thousands of pilots who have flown one. This gives you a glider that is steps above a conventional foam or allwood glider. Oct 14, 2011 like with any new glider, i ran the stock radian through some basic setup and tuning procedures learned over 25 years of hardcore slope and thermal competition flying with the worlds best pilots.
Glider flying handbook federal aviation administration. Designed with the experienced sailplane pilot in mind, the radian pro is equipped with 5channels out of the box, including ailerons for a more precise soaring. Horizon hobby radian instruction manual pdf download. The 480class brushless motor not only gives the radian glider outstanding climb performance, its efficiency with the required battery will allow you to climb back up to altitude to chase those thermals multiple times on a single charge.
Chances are if you have a radian that isnt flying right now its time to check out some new options. But you dont have to have a programmable system to fly it. Made of durable zfoam material and equipped with a smooth, efficient brushless power system, it gave rc pilots a level of enjoyment thats made flying with a glider the perfect activity even for grabbing a quick flight. As3x technology gives a pilot the feeling of flying a much larger glider especially outdoors because of its renowned ability to smooth out the effects of wind and. Timmo, i started teaching myself to fly, about 5 years ago, and my first plane was the radian, fully equipped with spektrum. Page 1 radian instruction manual bedienungsanleitung manuel dutilisation manuale di istruzioni page 2. Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the calypso, visit the hobbico web site at open the airplanes link, then select the calypso arf. But, big issues occur when you get to the motor forward. View and download parkzone radian instruction manual online. I would suggest a bixler style glider if youre wanting to start out with a larger plane.
The current flight standards service airman training and testing material and learning statements for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtained from. Eflite radian motor gliders are legendary because they capture the. The radian is constructed from durable parkzone plane comes out of the box ready to fly. Ive built over a 100 gliders of all kinds so doing tuning and optimization is second nature. The bixler style plane has the motor mounted on top behind the. Often gliders are confused with sailplanes, yet they have completely different functions. Call for details and check the list of spares at the foot of this page. En notice all instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of horizon hobby, llc. As3x technology gives a pilot the feeling of flying a much larger glider especially outdoors because of its renowned ability to smooth out the effects of wind and turbulence. This instruction manual applies to rtf, rxr and txr versions of the calypso. Like with any new glider, i ran the stock radian through some basic setup and tuning procedures learned over 25 years of hardcore slope and thermal competition flying with the worlds best pilots. The parkzone radian pro is a followon to the radian.
Please select a product and the manual in the language of your choice. This handbook supersedes faah8083, glider flying handbook, dated 2003. The five channel parkzone radian pro is a nicely upgraded version of the original three channel radian electric powered rc glider and is aimed at intermediate and experienced glider pilots rather than the complete beginner, for which the original radian is of course perfectly suited. Parkzone radian replacement parts airplanes hobbytown. Nov 05, 2010 rc flight parkzone radian pro glider afternoon flying fun duration. The eflite team designed the radian xl motor glider with a flying horizontal stabilizer for better pitch control.
Parkzone radian ep glider, pnp buy electric gliders from. We are charting a bold new course and are excited about introducing our new brand to the world. As3x technology gives a pilot the feeling of flying a much larger glider especially outdoors because of its renowned ability to smooth out the effects. Unlike a fixedposition horizontal stabilizer with a hinged elevator, the entire stabilizer rotates up or down to provide extra aerodynamic force. Instructions how to tips main wing how to throw body how to tune green weights tail wing tips key assembly check tune weights faqs glider flies leftright, what should i do. Designed with the experienced sailplane pilot in mind, the radian pro is equipped with 5channels. Parkzone radian pro instruction manual pdf download manualslib. Glider maintenance manual a manual approved by the british gliding association technical committee by ray c staffordalien manager and ground engineer of the london gliding club published by british gliding association londonderry house 19 park lane, london, w.
For a flight that is both effortless and enjoyable, the parkzone radian is a great choice. The eflite umx radian is a powered sailplane that packs all the simple fun of the larger parkzone radian into a much smaller package thats an absolute delight to fly. Rc flight parkzone radian pro glider afternoon flying fun duration. Designed with experienced sailplane pilots in mind, the radian pro sailplane comes out of the box with ailerons and functioning flaps that let you take advantage of sailplane mixing functions like reflex, camber and crow. Rrmobilesuite is a simple, yet extremely powerful, software tool. The result is a big glider with superb pitch response at every speed. If there is new technical information or changes to this model a tech.
Parkzone radian rtf instruction manual pdf download. My parkzone radian modifications and set ups the glide fast. A sailplane is similar to a glider, however, there is one primary difference. Glider flies up and stalls in the air, what should i do. If you like the parkzone radian, check out the eflite ultra micro radian. Anleitung eflu2980 segler umx radian 730mm bnf ultra micro. Radian instruction manual fcc statement this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.
Parkzone radian rtf electric sailplane pkz4700 airplanes. Volantexrc rc glider plane remote control airplane ranger600 ready to fly. Rrpcsuite is a pc based version of rrmobilesuite software that adds the ability to directly save test results to a computers hard disk. Refer to your futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel. Radian pro specifications wingspan length weight rtf center of gravity 78. The tori can be fl own with either a 2s or 3s lipo for versatility. As our brand migration will be gradual, some radian businesses will retain their existing names longer. But as ims sure you know, everything from behind the motor is wonderful.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions. Breaking motor mounts and props could potentially consume a lot of your time. No glue is required for final assembly and the night radian ft motor glider can be. Designed with the experienced sailplane pilot in mind, the radian pro is equipped with 5channels out of the box, including ailerons for a more precise soaring experience and flaps for more glide path control.
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Safety precautions and warnings do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by horizon hobby, llc. In essence, a glider is defined by the fact it continually descends. The original radian 2meter motor glider was already popular in the flite test community, so eflite and the flite test crew partnered together on the night radian ft to finalize its unique capabilities and appearanceincluding the exclusive, flight testdesigned trim scheme. This instruction manual illustrates all the steps necessary to assemble the arf almost readytofl y edition. This rc glider comes as a plugnplay model, but there is also a readytofly radian available, in addition to a parkzone radian bnf. Eflite radian motor gliders are legendary because they capture the essence of pure. The nose mounted motor on the radian is a problem for most new pilots. Download anleitungen manuals pdf planetrc modellbau. Although a powerful 480 brushless motor enables initial launch, the propeller soon folds back to reduce drag, freeing the plane to utilize thermals of air to remain aloft, instead of batteries. Radian motor gliders are the sailplanes of choice if you want a quick and easy way to experience the thrill of rc soaring or relax with a quick flight. Nasa space shuttles are in fact gliders by definition. Not all car seats can install correctly in different modes in the same car. Its airframe is constructed from the same tough zfoam material and has been reinforced with fiberglass blades in the fuselage and wing to reduce flex. The radian rxt car seat expires 10 years after the date of purchase dop.