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| Cox Sky Cruiser |
The Cox Sky
Cruiser is a permanent RC Airplane is an excellent choice for novice drivers.
It has gentle flight characteristics and different modes for beginners and
advanced flyers. But it can not make loops or barrel.
The Sky Cruiser is a kind of gliders. Instead, the propeller mounted on the nose and pull the front plane, the propeller is mounted on the fuselage and faces the back of the plane, pushing the aircraft forward.
This is a slow flight remote control without acrobatic possibilities of some powerful RC airplanes. You can easily maneuver in the air, you can not fly upside down or make corkscrew. It uses a three-channel control system where you control the throttle, elevator and models. This system is ideal for a first level, even if an experienced pilot could want a fourth control channel fins.
The aircraft has two modes: beginners and advanced. If you are on beginner mode, the plan, moderate exercise is limited in order to avoid accidents. Intermediate mode unlocks a full turn and climbing skills of the Sky Cruiser.
Since this RC aircraft weighs only 3.3 ounces, you should not try, in winds up to 5 mph or more winds fly the plane to start and it is hard to beat. Unlike we reviewed most plans, this plan has no suspension. Instead, with one hand to take, while the control of the throttle valve with the other hand. On landing, the aircraft glide to a stop with a belly landing. This means that the Sky Cruiser is best suited to land on the lawns, such as a ball field or court.
Although it is not the anti-collision technology several of its competitors, this plan is extremely durable. Protect the wings and fuselage of the propeller increases push out of the soil. If the propeller hits the ground, it is designed to jump in order to avoid further damage. After the crash, you simply plug the rear propeller in the plan.
The plane comes with a special foam, which built much more flexible than conventional foam. This helps to absorb the energy of an accident and prevent damage to the aircraft. If you do crash, Cox has a lot of spare parts for the Sky Cruiser, so you do not need to buy a new level.
The aircraft is equipped with a transmitter that operates on four AA batteries. The transmitter has a range of about 500 feet, which is the industry standard. Cox does not offer phone support, but has the support of e-mail and download manual.
Summary Cox Sky Cruiser: 7.4 / 10
The Cox Sky Cruiser is one of the best RC airplanes for a budding pilots. It offers a unique blend of performance awarded, robust design and a simple command interface. If you wanted to give to the world of RC aircraft, is one of the best beginner levels you can buy.
