Decathlon RTF RC Plane w/ 2.4Ghz Radio & Rx, Brand New!!

by Parkflyers R/C

Product Features

• 2.4Ghz Radio & Rx
• Battery: 8 Cell 9.6v 1000 Mah Nihm
• Motor: Speed 480 High Torque 7.2 v
• Range: 4,000 ft
• Wingspan 38.5", Lengh 29.0", Weigt 22oz

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• ASIN: B002Q66NPC
• Item model number: 2005-24G
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #679,103 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Product Description

The Decathlon version 2 (now with 20% more power) Ready To Fly is our newest 100% scale sport flyer. Features an 8 Cell 1000 mah Nihm battery, larger ailerons surfaces for tighter turning and quicker rolls, realistic wing struts that add to the scale realism and actually prevent unwanted wing flex as well. Powered by our famous high torque 480 long can motor and a 9.6 volt volt Nihm battery the Decathlon has plenty of power to perform mild aerobatics, fly inverted, perform rolls and entertain for hours. All control surfaces including throttle control are completely proportional and feature our precision sub micro light weight servos. Comes complete with everything needed to fly all in one box. Free Bonus! Flight Simulator included with mini to mini cable that hooks up to the included controller to a windows based computer for practice flying in the safety of your own home before you actually hit the flying field! Specifications: Wing Span: 38.5 inches Overall Length: 29 Inches Flying Weight; 22 OZ. Motor Size; Speed 480 High Torque Battery: 8 cell 9.6v 1000 Mah Nihm Charger: 4 Hours A/C, Radio: 2.4Ghz Radio, Flying Time: 9-12 Minutes Transmitter Range; 2500 Feet Controls: Rudder, Elevator , Throttle, Ailerons.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Decathlon RTF Review, January 5, 2010

By 

Marc M. Mamiye - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Decathlon RTF RC Plane w/ 2.4Ghz Radio & Rx, Brand New!! (Toy)

I think the Decathlon is an excellent choice, theres nothing wrong with it as a good plane for ya to get into ailerons and more maneuvers.
The full scale counterpart is and has been a very successful aerobatic trainer since it's beginnings when it was the "Champion Citabria". Which if you dont know this Citabria spelled backwards is "Airbatic".

I have this plane, and since have upgraded it's power pkg to a brushless setup. E-flight Park400 and eflight 20a ESC, and running on a 3cell 1250mah Lipo. Prop is an APC 9x6 SF, started with the 9x4.7 but later went to the 9x6 for a bit more airspeed, better take off and climbout performance.
I bought one of the first one's off the line and it's power pkg was a bit weak.
Now as I understand they have changed the battery supplied to a 9.6v Nimh instead of the 2cell Lipo in the first ones. This higher voltage gives it a bit more power than the first run of them, by about 20%. Which should be adequete, and in scale.
But, mine with it's much more powerful powerplant is a very capable aerobatic performer now and is my second favorite of my fleet.