Incredible PERFORMANCE!! Follow-up Review: H. King Viper 64mm EDF 6S Jet
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 มิ.ย. 2024
- This is my follow-up review of the Viper 64 from Hobbyking. Everything is explained in the video, but essentially I originally reviewed the Viper 64 with the landing gear on and didn't get around to flying it with the gear off until after that review was live. As it turns out, the plane is quite different without the landing gear and I felt a follow-up review was warranted.
Hope you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. :)
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Overview:
Brand: H.King
Model: Viper 64mm EDF 6S Trainer Jet
Category: Electric Ducted Fan (EDF) Jet
Intended Use: Trainer Jet for all skill levels
Key Features:
Powerful Performance: Equipped with a 64mm electric ducted fan (EDF) and 6S capability for impressive speed and agility.
Durability: Built with high-quality materials to withstand crashes and rough landings, perfect for beginners.
Design: Sleek, aerodynamic design inspired by real fighter jets, offering a realistic flying experience.
Ease of Assembly: Simple and straightforward assembly process, allowing you to get in the air quickly.
Stability: Enhanced stability and smooth handling make it an excellent choice for training.
Flight Performance:
Speed: Capable of high-speed flights, yet manageable for new pilots.
Maneuverability: Responsive controls for precise aerobatics and smooth turns.
Stability: Advanced stabilization technology ensures steady flights even in windy conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
High-quality build and materials
Powerful 64mm EDF with 6S compatibility
Easy to assemble and fly
Great for both beginners and advanced pilots - บันเทิง
I flew mine today for the first time. Flew well, then I did a nice landing and the shaft for the nose wheel bent. So I'm going to remove the U/C and hand launch. I'll glue a couple of bits of sandpaper to the top of the fuselage for grip and get the servo covers. Thanks for the tip.
That's unfortunate. I can't say I've had any rough landings with mine, so I haven't really tested the durability of the landing gear. However, I have seen footage of others doing some pretty bad landings and on rough terrain with little to no damage, so I'm hoping yours was just a fluke. In any case, once you fly it without the gear, I doubt you'll ever put it back on. 😉
Seems like you enjoy it a lot more now, nice that it has a boost in performance without the gear
Definitely! 😊
Thanks for video. Maidened mine couple of days ago, and four more flights yesterday. I love wheel take offs from rough grass, but would like to try wheels off as well. Just ordered servo covers for arrows marlin....hope they fit. Love this plane, now my favorite 64mm edf.
Very nice! Happy flying. 😎🤙
Thanks for the video and posting all your speeds, that will helpful. Mine should be arriving Fedex this afternoon. I watched this video right after you posted it, and was going to offer you a file for 3d printing the servo covers, but reading one of you current posts if see you got that covered. Have you tried one of the high voltage batteries in it yet? I ordered yesterday a SMC racing 2800 HV 4.35v pack to run in it. It will be interesting to see if the numbers go up a bit.
I haven't tried a HV pack in mine yet, but I'm waiting on a couple of other batteries I recently ordered and will see how they go. Not that I need more speed, but if it goes faster, I won't be complaining. 😁
Thanks for stopping by and the kind words.
Out of stock in the UK now - REALLY wish I'd got one earlier 😓
I've been told they will be including servo horn covers in future shipments for belly landings due to this video, so don't be too sad, you're likely to get an updated version when they come back in stock. 😉
@@aussiercairspace Ah that's great news mate, I'm happier now 😁 Happy flying!
Try Arrows Hobby Marlin servo covers. Cheap and cheerful.
A friend of mine has the Marlin and it doesn't have servo horn covers... Maybe the covers have been added to the Marlin recently?
In any case, I've already designed and printed covers for the Viper since I did this video, and I also made some grips for hand launching. 😁 I'm yet to install them on the plane, but I'll get it done in the next couple of days.
@@aussiercairspace maybe so. I bought a few from local hobby shop.part number ARRAH112. Only £3.50 a pair. Come in clear. I'm waiting for good weather here for my Viper maiden. Cheers 🍻
Nice.
What type of device are you using to measure the speed?
I'm using the SKYRC GNSS GPS Unit.
I got my Viper in last week and it flys great with easy handling but its slow. I have 4 of the Zee 2200 packs and I am only pulling 37amps, and with a brand new ( 2 flights) SMC HV 2800, 4.35v pack I am only pulling 39 amps and around 85mph, which is overall lower than what you were getting at the beginning of your testing. Did you ever figure out why you had a increase in power? Thanks
No, the increased power remains a mystery... But it's very interesting that you seem to have the same issue I had. There is one thing that shouldn't make any difference whatsoever but if you can be bothered, give it a try. Because I swapped ESCs and then plugged the original ESC back in, it's possible that I may have plugged the 3 wires from ESC into the EDF in a different sequence. If you're up for it, try swapping the wires around and run the test again. Make sure you calibrate the ESC again when you do this and see if the results change.
@@aussiercairspace Thanks for your reply. While checking it out yesterday, I figured it would recalibrate the ESC first before trying to unplug the motors wires as you suggested, then I realized it will not actually go into the calibration mode with the stick in the full up position. It will only give me the standard tones for arming, 6 beeps for the cell count the high low. I had other club members also take a look at it yesterday, and it was a no go, I will have to contact HK. However, it was recommended I try and go into the servo travel menu on the transmitter and increase the servo travel to 150% , and I did, and I got 2 more amps out of it to now 39amps.
Hey vass .u guys still bashing around the carnage racing ...as i bought davids tlr t8
Nah, haven't done RC Carnage in a few years now. Did have plans to start again, but the gang has moved on and they either don't have the cars to race or the time to race them. And we also don't have a place to race them, so it's unlikely it will ever return.