Parkzone Vapor RTF

by ParkZone

Product Features

• Can be flown almost anywherea living room, a basement, even a garage
• SpektrumTM DSM2TM radio technology eliminates interference so you can fly multiple planes at the sam
• Ready-to-fly right from the boxeverything you need is included inside, even the batteries
• Single-cell Li-Po charger safely and conveniently charges the battery in approximately 20 minutes
• Great-looking without any gluing or painting required

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• ASIN: B00177XI2C
• Item model number: Mode 2
• Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,138 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Product Description

Remarkable DSM2TM radio technology makes the ready-to-fly Ultra-MicroTM Vapor® a plane just about anyone can pilot with confidence. As ParkZones slowest and lightest fixed-wing aircraft, it can be flown almost anywhere a living room, a basement, even a conference room at work. Incredibly compact and loaded with all of RCs best innovations, the Vapor offers a one-of-a-kind indoor experience, while the DSM2 radio eliminates any risk of interference and allows you to fly multiple planes at the same time. No matter what your skill level is (even if you have never flown RC before), it will be an entertaining and easy-to-fly option during those times when you cant make it out to a park or flying field.

The DSM2 transmitter, charger and batteries are all included inside the box, making it easy to get the Vapor off the ground. The Vapor is the second member of ParkZones tremendousUltra-Micro family of aircraft. Its carbon fiber composition represents the ultimate in lightweight design, helping it deliver the best in flight quality, value and, most importantly, fun. Its single-cell Li-Po battery charges in approximately 20 minutes and gives you extended flight times of nearly 15 minutes, while 3-channel control provides the precision needed for flying in those tight spaces indoors. Featuring the state-of-the-art looks and instant enjoyment people love about ParkZones products, the Vapor will be a stylish and unique addition to your fleet, or the perfect introduction to the world of RC flight.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vapor RTF, February 20, 2009

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John Noack "Billpil" (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Parkzone Vapor RTF (Toy)

Interesting aircraft....Be sure you have enough room when flying indoors and that you are careful that there is no wind at all when flying outdoors. Throttle power is much better than I expected and controls are very responsive. The best thing I have learned flying this airplane is that if you lose control simply kill the power. Even if the airplane is 30 feet off the ground it will simply fall like a leaf with no damage.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievably fun, must buy, January 31, 2009

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Douglas Leppard (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Parkzone Vapor RTF (Toy)

Radio control RC airplane electric

I have played with many RC airplanes and helicopters, both cheap toys and more expensive ones.

The Parkzone Vapor and Ember2 are at the very top of my list. I love trying to fly, but on all of my previous planes I just didn't do well. I must admit I play at it and don't get super serious, just don't have much time.

But the Vapor and Ember2 made it possible to fly and be successful at it. Both of them are unbelievably easy to fly but are able to do some very great things.

THESE ARE NOT TOY LEVEL PLANES. The Vapor according to my scales weight 3/8 of a once and have a very small motor and servos to control this plane. It is a very responsive plane but also you can do loops and many other tricks. The Vapor can almost fly straight up, but not quite, but you can have it almost dead stop inches from the ground and then pour on the power and pull out of there.

The Vapor is a no wind airplane. I do fly it outside but there has to be no wind and even the slightest breeze makes flying hard. The Ember2 is its cousin and you can fly it in very minor breeze, it is best to fly in a no wind situation. Both planes have the same receiver, motor, battery and can use the same transmitter. Buy one with the transmitter then buy the other one in the Bind-N-Fly version which is cheaper and doesn't have the transmitter which you share with both planes.

These planes use the DSM2 technology for the transmitter/receiver. The planes learn which transmitter to listen to. I range is far, never gone far enough to get out of range.

These planes are RTF ready to fly out of the box.

As far as being tough. They can take a lot of abuse. I have crashed them often. But because they are so light they tend not to break. I have broken the Ember2 because it goes faster and is heavier, but there are plenty of spare parts and easy to fix. The Vapor I broke the prop and got a $3 replacement which just screws on.

I can barely fly the Vapor inside my house, just really not enough room. But it flies outside great with no breeze. I did take it to work and flew it in a meeting room and then on a dare flew it down the middle of our large building, got quite the crowd.

So don't hesitate, buy it now!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not Happy With Vapor, March 6, 2010

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Bob Andrews (Coatesville, PA) - See all my reviews

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

This review is from: Parkzone Vapor RTF (Toy)

I hate to be negative, but this is my first fixed wing RC model plane and I have yet to fly it. I picked out the Vapor because of its large wing surface area and what appeared to be a lightweight durable plane suited for someone learning to fly his first fixed wing RC model. I purchased the Vapor on Thursday and today is Saturday and I find myself still gluing the plastic to the structure which started to separate from the Vapor just out out the box. What's more the plastic sheeting on the elevator has started to tear and does not seem to be mylar as I was told. I do not recommend that a newbe who is excited about his first plane getting this as a RTF plane. Maybe in another week I will be able to add a happier update on the Vapor, but for right now it is an expensive purchase that is getting heavier because of all of the glue and tape added to it. The hobby shop guy said that I can buy the parts to replace what seems to me to be a bad manufacturing process. I'm not sure I want to invest any more $$ into this item.
Unhappily waiting for the glue to dry.