The Delta Ray is a fantastic trainer with the ability to take you from beginner to advance, all in one plane.
One downside to the build is the inclusion of brushed motors.
Because it is a trainer, the brushed motors do prevent any crazy pilots from taking it too far, but then again that lack of power doesn't allow advanced pilots to fly this at its maximum capabilities.
The battery is specific to the model, preventing any larger batteries from being used. Our guess is this helps keep the weight correct as well as the CG.
The kit includes the Spektrum DX4e and requires no mixing! Also, this transmitter can help you graduate to new planes.
While in beginner mode, the SAFE system limits the throws helping you to stay on course. If you are feeling confident, you can switch to advance at any time.
The ever important "Oh, Crap!" switch will always be there to rescue you, and boasts an impressive response time.
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Already is... there are links to the plans and stuff on the flitetest site
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http://i.imgur.com/CK5SlIy.png
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I've gone to all XT60 connectors (didn't like Deans). Works out well for me since I buy the nanotechs and they come with the xt60 already on there...
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I've even been brave enough to throw it in advanced mode when it's high enough and pull a loop then right back into beginner mode. It's also nice because you can take off in beginner mode and then switch to intermediate once you get it in the air. If things go south you always have the Panic Button which works great. I just press PANIC then switch into beginner mode.
Can't recommend this plane enough to beginners. This is the first plane I've managed to fly and even hand launching is a breeze. In fact it's the only way to take of now, in beginner mode of course.
Thanks for the advice Flite Test.
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"I contribute learning how to fly to this airplane. The thing is simply AWESOME!!!. I tried getting into the hobby a few years back, but after my first crash I was out of $300 and pretty discouraged... The safe mode and oh $!% switch on this bird saved me more times than I can count. However it only took me about a week of relying on it heavily to no longer need either of them. I do on occasion still have to hit the panic switch, (so it's nice having it there), but for the most part I can fly this thing solo now. In my opinion it's honestly a better option than having a buddy box. This thing corrects itself instantaneously. Great review by the way."
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It is a great review and it convinced me very quickly this is the plane to get back into the hobby with. Last model planes I did were non-RC and back in 1979-1985!
This thing takes a licking and keeps on ticking! I have crashed it hard like a dozen times, some hotglue and some packing tape and it was back flying again in no time.
I was out flying it yesterday with my sons at the park in like 15mph gusting winds on a observation terrace at one of the highest points in my county. Windy doesn't even begin to describe it. Should have never been out there, but the Delta Ray worked great.
I got an extra battery, they last about 25 mins with little to no wind, they lasted about 15 in high wind.
If I do finally completely destroy the airframe it is only $40 to replace it, or I can just build a Speed Build Versa Wing and move all the components to it. But I don't see this thing getting destroyed given what it has suffered so far!
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Ive crashed it 6 times with carnage...broken fuselage in half 3 times...little hot glue, 30 seconds dry time and takes off like a champ! (Not to be confused with the plane...lol). Its looking ugly but for the money, Ive learned a ton about flying a 4 channel bird...
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http://youtu.be/MdOfpxHkA84
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ESC rating?
FC specs?
Motor specs?
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