👍👍👍 It flies so beautifully, recently I pulled my Ripmax Blaze glider out of storage that was crashed into the tree while ago. I'm gonna repair the damages and I hope I fly again soon. Volantex makes quality gliders and planes, love them. Happy flying!
Thank You! I have fun every time I take out one of my Sport Gliders. This one is fantastic. Volantex makes some great airframes and I have quite a few of them. The RipMax Blaze looks like an awesome glider. See you in the Air!
I like the 1.6m and smaller wingspan on these sport gliders as they're so aerobatic. I have a blast with that 2m Phoenix V2 but it's a bit slow on the maneuvers. Awesome Glider ;-) See you in the Air!
@@GroundControlRC Bigger planes will look slower in the air. When I see huge jumbo jets low overhead heading for S.F or Oakland they look like they are barely moving, even though I know they are doing something like 180-200mph.
@@Doggeslife @Doggeslife Yes, I watched a C-5 Galaxy taking off at Fort Hood Texas and it looked like I could run faster than it was flying. They look as though they defy gravity ;-)
Nice video. I have the Ranger 1600 and the Phoenix 2000 v2. I put the Ranger 1600 wings onto the Phoenix 2000 fuselage. I agree, It flies well. Very well. I have recently fitted a Caddx fpv system to the aircraft and fly fpv local and fpv aerobatics. To balance the plane with a 3 cell battery, camera and Vtx mounted to the fpv canopy, I had to mount the Rx on the outside of the fuselage near to the tail. Cheers. Good flying.
If I remember correctly, the Volantex 4023 and the Racerstar 4023 motors were a direct fit for the stock motor mount. I didn't have to change anything.
Hello GroundControl In use, what do you think of the system for attaching the wings to the fuselage and connecting the aileron servos to the receiver side extensions? What is your ratio of glider/motor on a 15 min flight (2min motor / 12 min glider = 1 for 6 or 1 for 4)? Thanks for reading.
Hi Jean-Philippe! I like the the way the wings attach and detach as it makes it easy to disassemble and reassemble for transport. I never glide very much and I use it as a sport glider but I would guess you could glide 4 times as much as time in the throttle. See you in the Air!
Hey Hey!! Great to see Someone Skilled giving it Justice. The Decals look brilliant, I tried fitting Them but made a complete mess. Coor, 4s will be an excellent power crazy mod for sure! When the winds really howling, a 2200 right up front gets its Mojo on. Unreal flying and on its Maiden, left My abilities behind after Your first roll, Ahahahaha!! Gonna Byme a Byme right now, only $25. Beauty GCRC.
Hey Jono and thanks for recommending this Sport Glider! I've been wanting to get this in the air for so long but I always had something of higher priority. It's a great addition to my other (2) and I'm really liking the 1.6m and smaller gliders for aerobatics. I ruined one of the side decals trying to get it off that rolled up paper. I always like it when they come pre-applied ;-) I took it out again yesterday after getting the Spinner & Hub Balanced nice and smooth for full throttle. It has very good power on 3S. Is this the same motor and prop they use on the 2.8m? It's a 4023 1050kv with a 10x6 Prop. That Byme-A works great and I fear I'm going to have to order yet another batch of those. See you in the Air!
@@GroundControlRC The 28 motor is 4023 850kv. The 28 is a total dog after flying the 2000 and 1600. I think I'd mentioned fitting the 2.8s running gear in the S. Can't wait to see some more of Your power pimping and shredding one of My favourite Planes, the S can take a fair beating too,, Hahhaahha! Your need for utmost Power has My attention. Unreal stuff GCRC.
@@jonoedwards4195 Thanks for that info! That 850kv would be even better for 4S as I could probably use the stock 10x6 prop with a metal alloy cross-mount on that one. I'll have to work that motor into my budget as they seem like good motors.
Thank You! I'm still a Sport Glider Newbie but they are absolutely awesome! I was very surprised at how stable and easy to fly these Sport Gliders are. See you in the Air!
I mounted the gyro and rx on the little plywood shelf at the very back of the battery bay. I removed the large battery shelf and installed the ESC under that shelf and reinstalled the shelf. That provides plenty of room for the battery.
Very Nice video!! I would like to know if a Phoenix with a 3S would work in Stock motor(1400Kv), together with Stock ESC (30A) with a 8x6 prop with 3.17mm shaft, 33mm diameter Thanks in advance !
Thanks! If they're still using a 2212 1400kv Motor I would hope it could handle an 8x6 2-Blade prop using a 30A ESC on 3S but you never know for sure until you try.
I think it depends on if you like soaring more or aerobatics more. I think the larger wingspans are better for soaring and the smaller wingspans are better for aerobatics. I really like my 2000mm wingspan glider but I enjoy flying my 1500mm and 1600mm gliders more for their aerobatic capability.
I don't think these motors are balanced all that well. I tried mine on 4S with a larger ESC and smaller prop and I had a vibration between 65%-75% throttle. The prop and spinner were balanced so I'm going to get some larger props and test it again on 3S.
3s indeed, 2s is too weak for such a plane. I got all three of them, 1600 2000 2400 and recently bought the AW28. In all of them a new 40-60amp ESC, so it can fly 3s for 1600mm and 4s on the rest of the planes. For the 1600, I have the sunnysky x2212 1250kv, I swopped the 2400mm ESC 40amp into the 1600, brilliant! New prop indeed, nose of the 2000mm cracked due to this vibration.
Hi Bob! Yes, this 1600mm on a 3S is certainly much fun ;-) My Conscendo EVO can fly on 3S and 4S so that's where I'm going with the 1600mm. I don't know why these mfg always skimp on the ESC but that seems to be the case on most of my Factory Planes. Lately, I've had to upgrade many ESCs in these planes. I've been putting the HobbyWing SkyWalker 50A ESC in my EDF Jets as well as these Sport Gliders. It's nice to have a lot of headroom on an ESC. What motor and prop does the AW28 come with? I put the power system from the Phoenix V2 2000mm in this 1600mm and it pulls it very well. I have another of those 4023 1050kv Motors on order. I see RacerStar makes a 4023 1050kv and a 4023 850kv Motor. I'd like to test those out. See you in the Air!
@@GroundControlRC Yeah 3s on the 1600 is a must, you do want to go unlimited vertical:-) The x2212 1250kv doing a great job, it does get hot! I put the 2400 ESC into the 1600, I believe its 40a. Although the website of HK says the ASW28 comes with a upgraded motor (which can NOT handle 4s(!).. so far the upgrade;-)) My ASW28 (like the 2400) came with the standard 4023 1050kv. I did replace both with a racerstar 4023 1050kv and skywalker 60amp esc , i have never burned a racerstar motor! Sounds a little different and feels somehow more solid and it can go up to 6s;-) The 2000 has a 50a skywalker, stock motor 4023-1050kv. I really need to figure out the new prop and spinner for basically all the models, they all vibrate a bit.
@@bobkeul7682 Thanks for the info and I definitely want to test one of the RacerStar Motors. I have several of the RacerStars, many different sizes and KV, and I've never had one quit on me. I'm looking for some metal alloy cross mounts and spinners for mine as well. The one I put on the Conscendo EVO for 4S worked out well and was balanced well but has a gap of approx. 4mm between the base plate and the front of the fuselage. I'd like to have one that fits a bit better.
@@fightthelies4349 I have one of those as well. Mine is a 2200kv. If you measure the stators and height of the magnets I think it's actually just a 2208 motor. These large folding props need fairly large and lower KV motors to provide enough torque to spin those props fast enough and provide a good amount of flight time. Some of these Vendors / MFG are really dishonest in the size of the motors. Some actually measure the outside of the bell housing rather than the diameter of the stators when providing the motor specs. Volantex is notorious for doing that as well as Hobby King.
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👍👍👍 It flies so beautifully, recently I pulled my Ripmax Blaze glider out of storage that was crashed into the tree while ago. I'm gonna repair the damages and I hope I fly again soon. Volantex makes quality gliders and planes, love them. Happy flying!
Thank You!
I have fun every time I take out one of my Sport Gliders.
This one is fantastic.
Volantex makes some great airframes and I have quite a few of them.
The RipMax Blaze looks like an awesome glider.
See you in the Air!
That is a nice-size plane. Something like that has a good experience built-in.
Happy 3S flying!
I like the 1.6m and smaller wingspan on these sport gliders as they're so aerobatic.
I have a blast with that 2m Phoenix V2 but it's a bit slow on the maneuvers.
Awesome Glider ;-)
See you in the Air!
@@GroundControlRC Bigger planes will look slower in the air. When I see huge jumbo jets low overhead heading for S.F or Oakland they look like they are barely moving, even though I know they are doing something like 180-200mph.
@@Doggeslife @Doggeslife Yes, I watched a C-5 Galaxy taking off at Fort Hood Texas and it looked like I could run faster than it was flying.
They look as though they defy gravity ;-)
Nice video. I have the Ranger 1600 and the Phoenix 2000 v2. I put the Ranger 1600 wings onto the Phoenix 2000 fuselage. I agree, It flies well. Very well. I have recently fitted a Caddx fpv system to the aircraft and fly fpv local and fpv aerobatics. To balance the plane with a 3 cell battery, camera and Vtx mounted to the fpv canopy, I had to mount the Rx on the outside of the fuselage near to the tail. Cheers. Good flying.
Thank You!
Both of those Sport Gliders are great!
I'm curious as to how you mounted the Volantex 4023 KV1050 Brushless Motor on the inside of the firewall?
If I remember correctly, the Volantex 4023 and the Racerstar 4023 motors were a direct fit for the stock motor mount.
I didn't have to change anything.
Are both of your servo arms pointing down in the rear?
Yes, both the Elevator and Rudder Servo Arms are pointing down.
Really good slope soarer. Or just for fun . Also works for thermal flying. 👍
Hi Doc!
It's a great sport glider and I have so much fun flying the (3) I have.
This one was a fantastic addition.
See you in the Air!
Hello GroundControl
In use, what do you think of the system for attaching the wings to the fuselage and connecting the aileron servos to the receiver side extensions?
What is your ratio of glider/motor on a 15 min flight (2min motor / 12 min glider = 1 for 6 or 1 for 4)?
Thanks for reading.
Hi Jean-Philippe!
I like the the way the wings attach and detach as it makes it easy to disassemble and reassemble for transport.
I never glide very much and I use it as a sport glider but I would guess you could glide 4 times as much as time in the throttle.
See you in the Air!
Hey Hey!!
Great to see Someone Skilled giving it Justice.
The Decals look brilliant, I tried fitting Them but made a complete mess.
Coor, 4s will be an excellent power crazy mod for sure!
When the winds really howling, a 2200 right up front gets its Mojo on.
Unreal flying and on its Maiden, left My abilities behind after Your first roll, Ahahahaha!!
Gonna Byme a Byme right now, only $25.
Beauty GCRC.
Hey Jono and thanks for recommending this Sport Glider!
I've been wanting to get this in the air for so long but I always had something of higher priority.
It's a great addition to my other (2) and I'm really liking the 1.6m and smaller gliders for aerobatics.
I ruined one of the side decals trying to get it off that rolled up paper.
I always like it when they come pre-applied ;-)
I took it out again yesterday after getting the Spinner & Hub Balanced nice and smooth for full throttle.
It has very good power on 3S.
Is this the same motor and prop they use on the 2.8m?
It's a 4023 1050kv with a 10x6 Prop.
That Byme-A works great and I fear I'm going to have to order yet another batch of those.
See you in the Air!
@@GroundControlRC The 28 motor is 4023 850kv. The 28 is a total dog after flying the 2000 and 1600. I think I'd mentioned fitting the 2.8s running gear in the S.
Can't wait to see some more of Your power pimping and shredding one of My favourite Planes, the S can take a fair beating too,, Hahhaahha!
Your need for utmost Power has My attention.
Unreal stuff GCRC.
@@jonoedwards4195 Thanks for that info!
That 850kv would be even better for 4S as I could probably use the stock 10x6 prop with a metal alloy cross-mount on that one.
I'll have to work that motor into my budget as they seem like good motors.
Great plane
Thank You!
I'm still a Sport Glider Newbie but they are absolutely awesome!
I was very surprised at how stable and easy to fly these Sport Gliders are.
See you in the Air!
Appreciate if you could advise where you mounted the Byme gyro and esc. The cockpit area looks pretty tight.
I mounted the gyro and rx on the little plywood shelf at the very back of the battery bay.
I removed the large battery shelf and installed the ESC under that shelf and reinstalled the shelf.
That provides plenty of room for the battery.
Got it. Many thanks
@@lanceabbott6812 You are most welcome.
Very Nice video!!
I would like to know if a Phoenix with a 3S would work in Stock motor(1400Kv), together with Stock ESC (30A) with a 8x6 prop with 3.17mm shaft, 33mm diameter
Thanks in advance !
Thanks!
If they're still using a 2212 1400kv Motor I would hope it could handle an 8x6 2-Blade prop using a 30A ESC on 3S but you never know for sure until you try.
i cant decide between 1600 and 2000 what would u advise ?
I think it depends on if you like soaring more or aerobatics more.
I think the larger wingspans are better for soaring and the smaller wingspans are better for aerobatics.
I really like my 2000mm wingspan glider but I enjoy flying my 1500mm and 1600mm gliders more for their aerobatic capability.
Looks like it is discontinued. Shame that's a nice flyer.
It is a shame to see very good airframes get discontinued.
Especially when there are plenty of bad ones to discontinue ;-)
See you in the Air!
I can get one today.
It's back fyi! I just got one😊
my motor started sqreeching and playing up on 3s
I don't think these motors are balanced all that well.
I tried mine on 4S with a larger ESC and smaller prop and I had a vibration between 65%-75% throttle.
The prop and spinner were balanced so I'm going to get some larger props and test it again on 3S.
3s indeed, 2s is too weak for such a plane.
I got all three of them, 1600 2000 2400 and recently bought the AW28. In all of them a new 40-60amp ESC, so it can fly 3s for 1600mm and 4s on the rest of the planes.
For the 1600, I have the sunnysky x2212 1250kv, I swopped the 2400mm ESC 40amp into the 1600, brilliant!
New prop indeed, nose of the 2000mm cracked due to this vibration.
Hi Bob!
Yes, this 1600mm on a 3S is certainly much fun ;-)
My Conscendo EVO can fly on 3S and 4S so that's where I'm going with the 1600mm.
I don't know why these mfg always skimp on the ESC but that seems to be the case on most of my Factory Planes.
Lately, I've had to upgrade many ESCs in these planes.
I've been putting the HobbyWing SkyWalker 50A ESC in my EDF Jets as well as these Sport Gliders.
It's nice to have a lot of headroom on an ESC.
What motor and prop does the AW28 come with?
I put the power system from the Phoenix V2 2000mm in this 1600mm and it pulls it very well.
I have another of those 4023 1050kv Motors on order.
I see RacerStar makes a 4023 1050kv and a 4023 850kv Motor.
I'd like to test those out.
See you in the Air!
@@GroundControlRC Yeah 3s on the 1600 is a must, you do want to go unlimited vertical:-) The x2212 1250kv doing a great job, it does get hot!
I put the 2400 ESC into the 1600, I believe its 40a.
Although the website of HK says the ASW28 comes with a upgraded motor (which can NOT handle 4s(!).. so far the upgrade;-)) My ASW28 (like the 2400) came with the standard 4023 1050kv. I did replace both with a racerstar 4023 1050kv and skywalker 60amp esc , i have never burned a racerstar motor! Sounds a little different and feels somehow more solid and it can go up to 6s;-)
The 2000 has a 50a skywalker, stock motor 4023-1050kv.
I really need to figure out the new prop and spinner for basically all the models, they all vibrate a bit.
@@bobkeul7682 Thanks for the info and I definitely want to test one of the RacerStar Motors.
I have several of the RacerStars, many different sizes and KV, and I've never had one quit on me.
I'm looking for some metal alloy cross mounts and spinners for mine as well.
The one I put on the Conscendo EVO for 4S worked out well and was balanced well but has a gap of approx. 4mm between the base plate and the front of the fuselage.
I'd like to have one that fits a bit better.
@@GroundControlRC I have an old Grayson's v3 microjet. How would that fare I wonder?
@@fightthelies4349 I have one of those as well. Mine is a 2200kv.
If you measure the stators and height of the magnets I think it's actually just a 2208 motor.
These large folding props need fairly large and lower KV motors to provide enough torque to spin those props fast enough and provide a good amount of flight time.
Some of these Vendors / MFG are really dishonest in the size of the motors.
Some actually measure the outside of the bell housing rather than the diameter of the stators when providing the motor specs.
Volantex is notorious for doing that as well as Hobby King.
why the hell would u land on that rough dirt......jeeeeeez🤨
Hum.....because it's Desert ;-)