The planes are arranged by their Wing Cube Loading (WCL) value. The WCL value is an indicator as to how 'easy' a plane flies on a relative scale. The lower the WCL value, the easier the plane is to fly, especially for beginners to the hobby. Note: The example types given relate to the 'flyability' or level of difficulty, not a specific venue. There are planes, because of there physical size and/or weight that should not be used at a certain venue that might be associated with the 'type'. The 'types' are very generalized and only indicate their ease of flying.
In parentheses, the Level is followed by the Wing Cube Loading (WCL) Range and then a generalized 'type'
E-flite UMX Radian BNF with AS3X $89.99
Transmitter: Spektrum DXe DSMX Transmitter $59.99 Note: The transmitter is said to work 'out of the box' with this plane. Charger: Hitec X4 Micro AC/DC 1S LiPo Charger $46.99 Extra Batteries (3): 1S 150mAh batteries $4.99 each LipoSack: Micro Storage $29.95 Total price with listed components: $241.89 Notes: How to turn the AS3X stabilization on and off for this plane. The Flite Test video shows three of these planes in action.
* * * * * FliteTest FT Explorer Kit $39
Power System & More: Power Pack B: $57.50 Batteries (2): 3s XT60 2100 battery Hyperion G5 2100mAh $19.95 ea. Charger: Hitec X1 Pro/ePowerbox 17, Combo $79.99 Charger at Tower Hobbies or Charger at Horizon Hobby Radio Transmitter & Receiver: Tower Hobbies 424 4-Channel SLT System $49.99 Liposack: Small Storage $24.95 Total price with listed components, not including adhesives and tools: $254.33 to 291.33 Notes: This is a glider-type plane, it requires a fairly long glide in area for landing. The video is the official Flite Test FT Explorer video. * * * * * hobbyzone Sport Cub S RTF with SAFE $129.99
Charger: Hitec X4 Micro AC/DC 1S LiPo Charger $46.99 Extra Batteries (3): E-flite 150mAh 1S 3.7V 25C LiPo Battery $3.99 ea. LipoSack: Micro Storage $29.95 Total price with listed components: $219.90 Notes: How to turn the AS3X stabilization on and off for this plane. The Flite Test video shows three of these planes in action indoors.
* * * * * Horizon Hobby HobbyZone Champ RTF $89.99
Charger: Hitec X4 Micro AC/DC 1S LiPo Charger $46.99 Extra Batteries (3): E-flite 150mAh 1S 3.7V 25C LiPo Battery $3.99 ea. LipoSack: Micro Storage $29.95 Total price with listed components: $178.90 The video shows how well, and easily this plane flies while the guys at FliteTest are having some fun as well. Flying Indoors in a 'typical' gym * * * * * HobbyZone Champ S+ RTF $169.99
Extra Battery: 280mAh 2S 7.4V 30C LiPo Battery $7.99 Charger: Hitec X1 Pro/ePowerbox 17, Combo $79.99 Charger at Tower Hobbies or Charger at Horizon Hobby Liposack Micro Storage $29.95 Total price with listed components: $287.92 Notes: This is a small plane, but it can handle some wind because of the AS3X stabilizing system. It has gotten mixed reviews on the Internet. It seems to work as described if ALL of the directions are followed. It is small enough, and slow enough, that it could be flown indoors if the venue is large enough. The video is from an unbiased 3rd party who shows it actually working as described.
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