MATT RUDDICK
mattr@modelaircraft.org
working in the correct direction before you launch.
SPECIFICATIONS: TYPE: V-tail glider SKILL LEVEL: Beginner WINGSPAN: 54.5 inches LENGTH: 35.5 inches WEIGHT: 26 ounces PRICE: $179.99 RTF; $129.99 Rx-R INFO:
hobbypeople.net
I admit that the Superfly-V was my first experience with hand launching an aircraft. I was a little nervous at first, but before I knew it, the airplane was in the air and all of those nerves melted away. Thanks to the design of the sloped wings, it simply glided through the air as I increased the thrust. If you’re used to only flying aircraft
FEATURES: >> Four-channel-function aircraft >> Quick and easy assembly >> 1,050 Kv brushless motor >> EPO molded-foam construction
>> Six-blade pusher propeller with machined aluminum propeller hub
It’s easy to achieve calm and stable flight with the Superfly-V. This is one of
the reasons why I enjoyed the Superfly-V as much as I did. I felt like I was really flying this aircraft. I had full control and its fate was in my hands, literally. There is quite a
bit of power coming from the brushless motor. It didn’t take much throttle work to gain altitude. The wide, sloping wings allowed for smooth and steady turns, but it never felt like the aircraft might invert and nose dive to the ground.
with various forms of stabilization technology included, be warned that the Superfly-V has none. You are in full control of this aircraft from launch to landing, and I could definitely tell the difference in handling. Not to say that the Superfly-V doesn’t handle well (it does), but I found myself making many more micro corrections during flight.
One more disclosure to everyone at
home: I did have a couple of crashes. Thankfully, none were so serious that a bit of foam-safe CA glue couldn’t repair the damage, but they were crashes nonetheless.
This brings me to one of the reasons why I like this airplane for beginner pilots. The design places the motor behind the wing assembly and not on
the front of the nose. Hobby People recognized that beginner pilots would crash. We all do from time to time. This motor placement allows for minimal repair time because the motor would likely be untouched in an unexpected rendezvous with terra firma. Belly landing was a breeze with the Superfly-V. The glide characteristics are such that in light wind, only minimal thrust is needed to stay airborne. Lowering the thrust will ease the Superfly-V back down to earth with only minor course corrections needed. Overall, the Superfly-V by Hobby
People is a fun aircraft to fly on a calm Sunday morning. It’s small enough to qualify for the AMA’s Park Pilot Program, and easy enough for a beginner to operate. If you are a beginner and this is
your first aircraft, make sure to find an experienced pilot to help guide you in flying this model. With a lack of stabilization features found in many new trainer airplanes on the market, you’ll be glad you have the security of a seasoned pilot nearby in case of trouble.
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