Megatech Sky Vector RC Radio Control Airplane

by Megatech

Product Features

• AC 110-volt Wall Charger
• Instruction Booklet
• 2 extra props
• Sky Vector's patented Divergent-Reflex Control Linkage system cancels novice flyer's eager over-sti
• Aerodynamically designed for first-time flying fun

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• ASIN: B00005OB9O
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #354,482 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

Product Description

Megatech Sky Vector RC Model Airplane offers you the enjoyment of successful RC Model Airplane flying the first time you fly. The Megatech Sky Vector does it a low price. This great all-included RC Model Airplane package is terrific for beginners!

Megatech Sky Vector RC Radio Control Airplane Features:

* Sky Vector's patented Divergent-Reflex Control Linkage system cancels novice flyer's eager over-stimulated control * Aerodynamically designed for first-time flying fun * Soars at Speeds over 25 MPH * 10 to 15 minute flight time * Transmission range of 1000 feet

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very hard to get adjusted for flight, very fragile, October 1, 2003

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Charles Hall (Raleigh, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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= 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 Sky Vector RC Radio Control Airplane (Toy)

I'm a grown-up, but new to RC and I made a fair effort to fly this thing. It costs $100, for Pete's sake! No luck at all. It corkscrewed into the ground, it landed on it's wing, it dove straight down. And it's never flown above 12 feet high! Everything has been broken at least once, most things twice. White glue and packing tape repair most damage, but there's a limit to what you can do. A new wing is $15 + $8 shipping.

As near as I can tell from other people's comments, if it's adjusted perfectly it must fly pretty good. But if you're even slightly out of kilter, you'll crash immediately and then you'll REALLY be out of adjustment, if the wing's not broken in two.

Plus, it takes 5 hours to charge the battery for a 10-minute flight. What's up with that? Even if the poor thing flew it's not going to get much use.

I feel really bad giving up on a toy that many 12-yr olds have mastered, but I'm buying a new electric plane (NOT MEGATECH) that's more in the $160 range and I hope will be easier to fly. This poor toy is headed for the trash can.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First time flying, April 11, 2002

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Megatech Sky Vector RC Radio Control Airplane (Toy)

This plane is a good beginner's plane. Here are a few tip's for a great first flight. Read the manual, trust me it help's. Adjust the left rudder a little down, the right side set even with the tail(looking at the plane from the rear). Charge the battery, put the 8aa batteries in the transmitter and your ready.When throwing the plane DO NOT over throw the plane just gently throw foward with the throttle on full. Let it climb to 100-200 ft high before touching the rudder control. Remember to toss into the wind, this gives the plane instant lift,and then you are off. Hope this help's and again thanks for all the fun..

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Fragile beyond belief, February 1, 2004

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Dennis M. Wierzbicki (Plainfield, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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= 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 Sky Vector RC Radio Control Airplane (Toy)

So, my 11 year-old son and I had our first flight today, after waiting over one month for a calm day. I have several years experience with gas-powered R/C aircraft, so I thought I'd take the first flight, get the plane up to a decent altitude (100 feet or so) then hand it over to my boy. A light gust of wind (5-10 knots) ended the flight after about 30 seconds with a fairly soft upright impact in a snow-covered field before I could give him the controls. Upon reaching the plan, imagine my surprise to find the propeller broken in half, and the rubber-band peg in the back snapped in half. So much for a durable trainer plane!

I just e-mailed Megatech to see how/if I might get a replacement propeller and rubber-band peg, but I'm not hopeful, as these things don't look like they're user-replaceable.

I summary, a real POS. Save your money and spend another $100 or so and get something heavier-weight. If you buy the Sky Vector 2, more than likely you'll be disappointed, like my 11 year-old is right now.