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Laurie 05/10/2024
My original brick for this plane eventually failed with the ESC no longer driving the motor. I have replaced it with this part and all is good again. The board is a later version but exactly the same size and shape, so all you have to do is solder the motor connectors onto the marked points, glue the brick in and connect up the servos. Servo arms and screws are provided, but the servo arms are a little longer than the original ones. I have reused the original ones but I think the longer ones would have been OK. Photos show the old board in position - I took that before I did anything else, always a good precaution - and the old and new bricks side by side. Binding and the flying experience are just as they were with the old brick.
VolantexRC 4CH Receiver With Gyro Servo for 761-1 761-3 761-4 Sport Cub 500 RC Airplane
US$15.00 US$35.19
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Laurie@hawkneverflyaway Yes, Mode 1.

Laurie 31/10/2019
This one is a winner. I wouldn't have believed that a good stabilisation system could make a plane like this so easy to fly. Unfortunately it seems to be only available in Mode 2, and I am a Mode 1 flyer, so I have only used the Beginner and Intermediate options at this stage. I am hoping that the protocol it uses will eventually become available on the Jumper or iRangeX multi protocol module so I can fly it with my Taranis QX7.
Eachine Mini Mustang P-51D V2 761-5 EPP 400mm Wingspan 2.4G 6-Axis Gyro RC Airplane Trainer Fixed Wing BNF/RTF One Key Return Compatible DSM S-BUS Protocol for Beginner
US$108.99 US$195.59
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Eachine Mini Mustang P-51D V2 761-5 EPP 400mm Wingspan 2.4G 6-Axis Gyro RC Airplane Trainer Fixed Wing BNF/RTF One Key Return Compatible DSM S-BUS Protocol for Beginner
US$108.99 US$195.59

Q: is it possible to buy just the plane? mine flew away!

Asked by BG523217151 on 2020-05-20 05:09:24

Laurie Yes, they are selling a version now called "BNF" (bind and fly) that doesn't have the transmitter and is a little cheaper because of that. You can fly it with any of the multi protocol radios.

2024-10-29 12:23:58 Helpful (0)
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Laurie 28/10/2024
I bought the kit as spares for my Dancing Wings Ice Cream, especially to get the motor, gearbox and propeller, and it seems quite suitable for that. It has everything except the receiver brick.
TY Model HuangFeng-220 220mm Wingspan PP Foam Ultra-low Speed Glider Indoor RC Airplane KIT / KIT+Motor
US$28.99
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TY Model 2.4GHz Receiver Remote Control for HuangFeng-220/ 300KP/ Black Flyer V2 RC Airplane
US$20.00 US$39.99

Q: What is the protocol of the RX/TX here, and can I use multi-module (4-in-1, as in Jumper T Lite for example) to bind the RX?

Asked by BG384241501 on 2024-09-21 03:09:34

Laurie Looking at posts on rcgroups.com, it seems that the 220 receiver is not a Spektrum protocol, as the original Dancing Wings Ice Cream one was, but rather E-FHSS protocol, and only supported by the proprietary radio offered here.

2024-10-28 04:00:22 Helpful (0)
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Laurie 27/01/2023
This arrived yesterday, and I haven't flown it yet, but there are a couple of important things I wanted to put here for other purchasers. I bought the camera version. There is a mount supplied to enable your mobile phone to be attached to the top of the transmitter, but it is not immediately apparent how you fit the mount to the transmitter, and no instructions for that are supplied, although there is an instruction sheet for the helicopter and another one for the app that needs to go on the mobile phone. To fit the phone mount you need to remove the dummy aerial cover on top of the transmitter to fit the mobile phone mount. There is a tiny slot at the base of the aerial cover and you need to put a screwdriver in there and pop the aerial cover off. This exposes an aperture that you can push the phone mount into. See photos. You can easily remove the mount when you don't need to use it. I hope to post more once I have it flying.
SY017 2.4G 3.5CH Gyroscope 720P Camera Altitude Hold RC Helicopter RTF
US$24.99
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TOP RC HOBBY 450mm MINI XCUB 2.4G 4CH 6-Axis Gyro One Key Aerobatics U-Turn EPP RC Airplane RTF for Beginners Compatible OpenTX Transmitter
US$119.99 US$129.99

Q: Since this can be flown with transmitters with multi protocol modules, with instructions for this in the manual, it would make sense for you to offer BNF version for people who already have such a transmitter. Just a suggestion to help you make more sales.

Asked by Laurie on 2024-06-14 06:08:59

George Parker Keep you suggestions to yourself. These things are selling great they don't need your help.

2024-09-26 05:02:32 Helpful (0)
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Eachine TX16S Hall Sensor Gimbals 2.4GHz 16CH Internal Multi-protocol RF System OpenTX Radio Transmitter for RC Drone
US$179.99 US$219.99

Q: Can this transmitter be easily converted to Mode 1?

Asked by Laurie on 2021-04-21 03:07:40

BG123892313 not easily, but yes you can convert to mode 1 , you will need to open the back of the transmitter though

2022-05-14 03:12:27 Helpful (1)
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Laurie 08/11/2019
Very nice plane. I bought the PNP version, and have fitted a FrSky receiver. Assembly is very quick and simple. The wings are held on by clips that enable them to be removed easily for transport and refitted at the field. I haven't flown it yet, waiting for some better weather. I will use a 1300mAh 3S battery. The battery compartment is very spacious and comes fitted with velcro straps for the battery and a stick on velcro pad which could be used for the receiver. It's easy to alter the battery position to get the CG right. With the receiver and battery fitted, ready to fly, mine weighs in at 895g. I have done a more detailed review at rcgroups, which you will find if you google "rcgroups volantex phoenixs".
VolantexRC PhoenixS 742-7 4 Channel 1600mm Wingspan EPO RC Airplane with Streamline ABS Plastic Fuselage KIT/PNP
US$174.99 US$277.59
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Laurie 04/01/2024
Product arrived 2 1/2 weeks after ordering, which is pretty good these days, and in perfect order. It is one of the best two channel differential thrust planes I have ever flown. It helps to experiment with adding a tiny amount of blutac to the nose, to make it more balanced, and you can get it to fly quite slowly doing this. It is also very manoeuvrable so you can fly it in small spaces, even indoors on half a basketball court. Outdoors the gyro makes it able to tolerate a little wind. Some of my friends have used the receiver and motors in home made planes that go very, very well. Quite a good beginner's plane too. Can also be flown using multi protocol transmitters, and that is a better experience, although the supplied tiny Mode 2 transmitter is adequate. This plane has been very well thought out, and has some good features such as flashing the lights when the battery gets low, to warn you to land before you do damage to the battery through over discharge. Highly recommended.
ZHIYANG ZY-325 225mm Wingspan EPP 2.4GHz RC Airplane Glider RTF Built-in Gyro With LED Light for Beginners
US$25.99 US$59.99
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ZHIYANG ZY-325 225mm Wingspan EPP 2.4GHz RC Airplane Glider RTF Built-in Gyro With LED Light for Beginners
US$25.99 US$59.99

Q: What mode is it on?

Asked by Bob.Ward. on 2023-11-27 10:01:37

Laurie It is mode 2, but since it is only two channel, even a mode 1 flyer like myself can fly it easily. Also, if you have a multi protocol radio, the protocol is supported, so now I fly mine in mode 1 with my transmitter. It is a much better experience flying it with a multi protocol radio, but it is quite acceptable with the supplied transmitter.

2024-01-04 06:53:22 Helpful (1)
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TOP RC HOBBY 402mm Mini FW190 2.4G 4CH 6-Axis Gyro One Key Aerobatics U-Turn EPP Scaled Warbird RC Airplane RTF for Beginners Compatible OpenTX Transmitter
US$99.99 US$159.99

Q: Since you are advertising this one as compatible with OpenTX transmitters, why don't you sell a version that is without the stock transmitter, and a little cheaper, for those customers who have an OpenTX transmitter? A lot of us just don't want to buy any planes that come with a cheap transmitter we have to throw away.

Asked by Laurie on 2023-12-19 11:22:22

Humbugli236 Hi, we will send your suggestions to the supplier.

2023-12-25 04:14:20 Helpful (0)
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Laurie Somepeople have found that you need to adjust the throttle trim on your transmitter to get the motor to arm.

maper 04/02/2022
commande arrivée en bon état, très facile à monter en peu de temps, binder avec le DSM 21, mais pour le moment il y a que la profondeur et la direction qui fonctionne, cet avion est chouette et petit donc très léger, reste plus qu'à trouver la solution pour faire fonctionner le moteur.
Dancing Wings Hobby Ice Cream E2306-B50 226mm Wingspan Ultra-light Indoor Mini RC Airplane Beginner With Battery BNF
US$64.99 US$77.99
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Eachine EAT09 1/22 2.4G Remote Control Car Toy with Several Batteries High Speed 15-20 Km/h RC Off Road Crawler All Terrains 50+ Min Play Time RC Vehicle Electric Toy Car for Kids and Beginners
US$24.65 US$38.99

Q: Does it have proportional steering and throttle?

Asked by Laurie on 2020-11-26 01:07:43

BG343557175 no

2021-11-21 01:25:51 Helpful (1)
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Laurie 20/12/2023
Handy item at a good price. It's a good idea to have some of these, as the load on the motors is high and they do fail after a while. Pinion is already fitted and it's a relatively easy repair.
4Pcs Eachine E520 E520S PRO RC Drone Quadcopter Spare Parts 8x23mm Brushed Coreless Motor with Gear CW/CCW
US$8.99 US$14.99
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Laurie 31/03/2020
I have reviewed this plane in detail at rcgroups. You can find the review at https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3568457-Pathfinder-Explorer-25X-750-4Ch-750mm-Wingspan-EPO-RC-Plane In summary though, it's a good plane, easy to assemble, flies well. Note that the BG item page has some errors though: - It does NOT have a brushed motor - it is brushless and pretty good - It has THREE servos, not two. One for the rudder, one for the ailerons, and a third smaller one in the T-tail for the elevator. - Flying weight of mine is only 191g, not 220 as they say. So it's BETTER than you would think from their description of it.
Pathfinder Explorer 25X-750 4CH 750mm Wingspan EPO RC Airplane Fixed-wing PNP
US$117.99 US$141.59
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Laurie I see the incorrect items in the description have now been fixed. Good work Banggood!

Laurie 31/03/2020
I have reviewed this plane in detail at rcgroups. You can find the review at https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3568457-Pathfinder-Explorer-25X-750-4Ch-750mm-Wingspan-EPO-RC-Plane In summary though, it's a good plane, easy to assemble, flies well. Note that the BG item page has some errors though: - It does NOT have a brushed motor - it is brushless and pretty good - It has THREE servos, not two. One for the rudder, one for the ailerons, and a third smaller one in the T-tail for the elevator. - Flying weight of mine is only 191g, not 220 as they say. So it's BETTER than you would think from their description of it.
Pathfinder Explorer 25X-750 4CH 750mm Wingspan EPO RC Airplane Fixed-wing PNP
US$117.99 US$141.59
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Laurie 22/09/2023
I decided to buy this because at my age I am finding the winters pretty cold, but I was worried because so many reviews say the size was wrong for them. I am 178cm tall, male, and weigh 75Kg. After a lot of studying reviews I decided to order the 3XL size, and it is perfect. I am using a Xaomi powerbank which I got from BG several years ago, and you can feel the warmth almost straight away after you turn the jacket on with the button. It starts up by default in medium heat mode, but once the light on the button turns from red to white, after a few minutes, you can toggle the button to select low (blue), medium (white) or high (red) settings. Then if you want to turn it off, hold the button down for two seconds and the light goes off. The powerbank fits conveniently in the pocket and there is another large pocket on the other side.
Electric USB Heated Warm Vest Men Women Rechargeable Heating Coat Racing Jacket
US$29.39 US$50.99
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Unique Models U-Glider 1500mm Wingspan EPO Glider RC Airplane PNP
US$97.48 US$123.99

Q: How about putting this in the Australian warehouse? I think it would be very popular.

Asked by Laurie on 2019-04-01 04:56:27

Maïka OKNICE

2023-08-08 02:53:34 Helpful (0)
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