Megatech Hydro-Fly 2-3Channel LSA Vehicle

by Megatech

Product Features

• The Hydro-Fly 2 vehicle includes transmitter with antenna, battery flight pack, DC quick charger, 2 spare propellers, repair glue and manual
• Assembled and ready to race and fly with radio, flight pack, and charger included
• Perform wild maneuvers and fantastic stunts at the push of a stick
• Race with up to 6 of your friends
• Super stable and easy to fly for a beginner and extreme response when you are ready to take it to the next level

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 7 x 21.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000SC6R0C
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 9932
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #332,550 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Hydro-Fly 2 takes off into the air from the water or any smooth surface hands free. With a simple push of a button your Hydro Fly 2 will climb into the sky at your command. The Hydro Fly 2 features speed, quick maneuverability, and durability which makes it truly a go anywhere Remote Control vehicle.

Product Description

Hydro-Fly 2 is unlike any other radio-controlled model you've ever seen! It takes off into the air from the water or any smooth surface hands-free. With a simple push of a button your Hydro-Fly 2 will climb into the sky at your command. Packed with features including speed, quick maneuverability and durability which makes it truly a go anywhere R/C vehicle. Fully assembled and ready to race and fly right out of the box. Requires 8 "AA" batteries, not included. Wingspan approximately 16".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Utter garbage. A gyp. Doesn't fly., January 9, 2009

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Kinky Kerri "Kinky Kerri" (Southern Cailfornia USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Megatech Hydro-Fly 2-3Channel LSA Vehicle (Toy)

I am an extremely experienced pilot in real planes (Instrument-rated, complex, high-performance, etc.) and remote control aircraft and other rc devices. I, and another experienced pilot, were unable to get this piece of garbage to fly. It is terribly underpowered and the claimed 5-minute "flight" time is false; first, it doesn't fly, and second, you'd only have about two minutes of flight if it did. The kids for which it was bought were vastly disappointed, and you will be also. If Amazon.com allowed a "negative" score, I'd rate this piece of garbage as below zero. I do guarantee, though, that it'll be a huge...and expensive...disappointment.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Difficult to Fly with Crashing and Breaking, December 28, 2008

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Donald Kimball "dkimball14" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Megatech Hydro-Fly 2-3Channel LSA Vehicle (Toy)

The MegaTech Hyrdo-Fly 2 has a bang-bang rudder control. In other words, the rudder is either hard left, straight ahead, or hard right with no proportional steering. The elevator is similar with either level pitch or hard up pitch with no proportional control The throttle has 3 forward speeds, slow, medium, fast. The battery is a NiMH 350mAh 2/3AAA with 8 cells connected in series. First, the battery is too small. I measured the power draw at full throttle on a fresh charge at 10.0A and 7.1V. In other words, you only get about 2 minutes of full throttle run time, with a 30 minute re-charge time. Second, the vehicle only flies at full throttle. Third, the vehicle only skims across the ground at full throttle. Consequently, the slower 2 speeds are worthless. Fourth, when flying it is too easy put the aircraft into a steep bank without hope of recovery before crashing into the ground. Fifth, the vehicle usually bounces onto its back and breaks the propeller, cracks the motor mount strap, brakes off the underside water rudder, and cracks the nose. The kit comes with 4 spare propellers, but you have a 50% chance breaking a propeller every time you fly. I did change the connector to a Deans Ultra-Plug, so I could use my DualSky Lithium Polymer 730mAh, 7.4V, 20C batteries. This increases the run time to about 5 minutes but does not improve any other performance parameters. If you would like a Land-Sea-Air vehicle like this one, I would recommend the Storm Launcher Flying Hydroplane 1st, the the XPV 2.0 Shadow Hawk 2nd.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Megatech Customer Support Doesn't!!!!, April 27, 2009

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Daniel Axelrad (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Megatech Hydro-Fly 2-3Channel LSA Vehicle (Toy)

In their manual Megatech states "Do Not Return This Product To The Store", saying if you have problems you should call customer service.

Sadly, they have no customer service... support is only available (now) via email, they'll get back to you in 24-48 hours. And, if the product was broken out of the box... when then you get to pay to ship it back to them AND pay return shipping AND you're without the Hyro-fly you paid good money for until they get around to sending you a replacement that may or may not work.

Avoid Megatech... these guys suck!