Parkzone Radian PNP

by ParkZone

Product Features

• Innovative and high quality electronic aircraft
• This eco-friendly RC version runs quieter
• Features the perfect balance of weight
• Throttle, rudder and elevator channel control
• Durable and lightweight foam construction

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 56 x 16.2 x 6 inches ; 6.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001FWKQN8
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,930 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #7 in Toys & Games > Hobbies > Radio Control > Airplanes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Product Description

Experience the true essence of flight with ParkZone’s first electric-powered sailplane.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EASY TO FLY, November 9, 2010

By 

Sean Hill (seattle) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Parkzone Radian PNP (Toy)

If you are looking for a beginner plane to learn how to fly this is most definately a trainer plane. This is the most simple plane to fly that I purchased it just for the ease of assembly and to get airborne quickly. I love this plane and use it as my travel plane since it's quick and easy to assemble as well as durable. I've crashed a couple of times and have only lost the nut of the propeller, but nothing is broken. AWESOME!! is all I can say

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it, February 18, 2011

By 

Ryan - See all my reviews

= 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: Parkzone Radian PNP (Toy)

Ease of flying:

It pretty much flies itself, honestly. If it's at altitude, let of of the control and it will more-or-less level itself off and just glide. I started with almost no flight experience at all, and after my first weekend I am 100% confident in this.

Durability:

Could I give it 10 stars for this? The first day I had my radian, I let my room-mate fly it and he ran it full power straight into the ground. It broke into about 5 pieces. 10 minutes later we were back in the air flying again, I just glued it back together and it flies like a boss.

After that, I was teaching a little kid to fly it, and the same thing happened. Again, about 10 minutes later, we were back in the air. Just a bit of styrofoam glue and it's as good as the day it came out of the box (although the fuselage is about 1cm shorter than where it started [and a bit bent]).

The *third* time it got flown directly into the ground was my fault. I was trying to land it in a highly-trafficked area (stupid), and on too small of a spot (stupid). I tried to drop altitude too quickly, and could pull out of my dive. It hit a patch of grass and cracked...again.

This time, it didn't even take glue, I literally just taped it back together with orange duct tape...and it still flies without *any* problem.

The bottom line is that this is an absolutely awesome airplane. If you're looking for something to buy, this is definitely it.

Cons:

There really aren't many. I don't like the way that the wings go together...it feels like they're going to come apart mid-flight. I use a bit of tape on them for insurance, which hasn't failed me yet.

I also don't like the way that the horizontal stabilizer attaches to the frame...it's flimsy. Duct-tape to the rescue there again. Actually, the way it attaches is kindof dangerous...I was flying mine out by a lake and lost almost all elevator control. It was because the tail had come loose. Luckily I managed to land it (a testament to how well this flies), but scared the crap out of the rowers that were underneath of it (sorry!).

Also: it's made of foam. Signs of wear are definitely showing on mine (which is to be expected given how much I've beaten the thing up).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great durable sailplane for any R/C pilot, October 25, 2010

By 

M. McCollum "l_y_r_a" (California) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Parkzone Radian PNP (Toy)

The Radian is a great first or second sailplane for any R/C pilot. Since it's only a three channel R/E/T model even a complete novice can fly the Radian. Make sure you have a nice big landing zone - it's very floaty and pinpoint landings will take some practice! The z-foam construction is durable and the plane is easy to break down and throw into the car for lunchtime or after-work flying. A couple of 1300mAh lipos will keep you up in the air for an hour even in weak thermal conditions. The tail seems like it could use some reinforcement and the quick connects for the control horns seem a little flimsy, but these are minor nitpicks and can be easily fixed. Many Parkzone planes come in two versions - a "Ready to Fly" (RTF) version that comes with everything you need, and a "Plug & Play" (PNP) version for pilots who already have their own radio gear and suitable batteries. Make sure you order the right one.