The Volantex Saber can be flown amazingly as a 3D plane, but it's also super docile, forgiving, and enjoyable to fly just as a regular everyday plane. It flies stably at very slow speeds, doesn't tend to tip-stall, doesn't stall easily at all, and has so much control surface authority that you can pitch, yaw, or roll at a whim and it does EXACTLY what you tell it. And it doesn't have (or need) dihedral designed in to the aerodynamics; it's super stable no matter which direction it's flying or what you're asking it to do. I'm serious. And when you give it rudder, you get nothing but yaw!! So few planes actually do that!! And not a little bit of yaw response, but LOTS of yaw response! Again, so few planes have good rudder/yaw response!! All three directions...pull the stick and it does exactly what you tell it. If you want to roll, it will roll like crazy, or it will roll nice and slow if you want it to. If you want to do a tight loop (or an inverted loop), grab the elevator and it GOES. You can do a loop in just a few feet if you want to, or you can mash the throttle and do big sweeping huge loops. Inverted loops? EASY. And getting back to the yaw for a minute...when you give it rudder, you get ONLY yaw!! It doesn't automatically roll too when you give it rudder. I'm SO SICK of planes that roll when you give it only rudder. It's like NO! If I want to roll, I'll give it aileron!! But if I give it only rudder, I ONLY WANT TO YAW. And this plane does that expertly!! And if you don't have interest in flying 3D, that's fine. This plane will fly around nice and easy, and predictably, and controllably, without messing around with any 3D maneuvers. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A 4-CHANNEL BRUSHLESS DO-EVERYTHING PLANE, BUY THIS NOW. I PROMISE YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!
Yes, excellent design all the way around. My (2) sport / 3D Planes are the only ones I have that keep the wings level when just applying yaw. There's some magic in those rudders ;-)
@@GroundControlRC based on your videos, I picked up an a560. It’s been a great first plane. Given you are the RadioLink expert on TH-cam, I wanted to see if you know whether it is possible to bind a 4in1 radiomaster tx to the r8xm in the a560.
@@jasonharrison192 Yes, I have a couple of the Radiolink R8XM Receivers and I believe that's the Receiver in the RTF A560. Protocol is "Radiolink" | SubProtocol "Air". Here is the Multi-Module page: www.multi-module.org/using-the-module/protocol-details/radiolink
I use 2200 mAh 3S batteries in mine, and I have it slid as far back in the battery bay as it will go (and I haven't cut any additional foam out), and it balances on CG perfectly right there. But people, this plane is very responsive, and if you don't have your battery velcroed or strapped into place, when you do a fast roll, or inverted loop, or something else somewhat aggressive, the battery can fly right out of there. So secure your battery!! Funny story...before I learned that lesson, I did a fast roll (or something) and ejected the battery while the plane was like 60 feet up or so. It had no power, so I had no control, and I thought I was donesville. I was astounded when the plane--with no battery on board--floated down to the ground as gently as a feather. It didn't nose dive. It didn't stall. It didn't waver or flutter around. It just stayed upright and stable, and floated right down to the ground without any damage whatsoever. I have the video to prove it!! Not sure if that was a miracle, or just miraculous engineering! Anyway, if anyone is thinking "Oh, but I need a plane with electronic gyro stabilization"...FORGET IT! This plane is SO stable and SO forgiving naturally in its aerodynamics, control surfaces, weight distribution, etc...that you truly do not need artificial electronic stabilization.
I challenge ANYONE to show me another 4-channel, brushless, plane anywhere even close to this size, that is as strong as this, as powerful as this, as capable as this, for EVEN CLOSE to $100. Forget about it. All other planes around $100 are either 3-channel, or they are flat profile planes, or they have weak motors, or they are some goofy no-name Chinese brand that won't still exist in 6 months. To find a plane evey close to the Saber you have to spend $170 or more. The Volantex Saber is HANDS DOWN the best plane for the money, and maybe even the best plane overall under $175. I've been flying mine for several years now, and it's still absolutely amazing, and is still my favorite plane in my entire fleet. I don't understand why these aren't just FLYING off the shelves at every retailer. The only thing I can think of is that they just haven't had enough exposure yet???
I don't understand it either. It seems people shy away from sport / 3D planes for some reason. It's an absolutely great flying sport plane and I was amazed at how little it cost.
The Volantex Saber can be flown amazingly as a 3D plane, but it's also super docile, forgiving, and enjoyable to fly just as a regular everyday plane. It flies stably at very slow speeds, doesn't tend to tip-stall, doesn't stall easily at all, and has so much control surface authority that you can pitch, yaw, or roll at a whim and it does EXACTLY what you tell it. And it doesn't have (or need) dihedral designed in to the aerodynamics; it's super stable no matter which direction it's flying or what you're asking it to do. I'm serious. And when you give it rudder, you get nothing but yaw!! So few planes actually do that!! And not a little bit of yaw response, but LOTS of yaw response! Again, so few planes have good rudder/yaw response!! All three directions...pull the stick and it does exactly what you tell it. If you want to roll, it will roll like crazy, or it will roll nice and slow if you want it to. If you want to do a tight loop (or an inverted loop), grab the elevator and it GOES. You can do a loop in just a few feet if you want to, or you can mash the throttle and do big sweeping huge loops. Inverted loops? EASY. And getting back to the yaw for a minute...when you give it rudder, you get ONLY yaw!! It doesn't automatically roll too when you give it rudder. I'm SO SICK of planes that roll when you give it only rudder. It's like NO! If I want to roll, I'll give it aileron!! But if I give it only rudder, I ONLY WANT TO YAW. And this plane does that expertly!! And if you don't have interest in flying 3D, that's fine. This plane will fly around nice and easy, and predictably, and controllably, without messing around with any 3D maneuvers. IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A 4-CHANNEL BRUSHLESS DO-EVERYTHING PLANE, BUY THIS NOW. I PROMISE YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!
Yes, excellent design all the way around. My (2) sport / 3D Planes are the only ones I have that keep the wings level when just applying yaw. There's some magic in those rudders ;-)
Ahoy GCRC!
Ahoy Jono!
The fun never stops ;-)
@@GroundControlRC based on your videos, I picked up an a560. It’s been a great first plane. Given you are the RadioLink expert on TH-cam, I wanted to see if you know whether it is possible to bind a 4in1 radiomaster tx to the r8xm in the a560.
@@jasonharrison192 Yes, I have a couple of the Radiolink R8XM Receivers and I believe that's the Receiver in the RTF A560.
Protocol is "Radiolink" | SubProtocol "Air".
Here is the Multi-Module page:
www.multi-module.org/using-the-module/protocol-details/radiolink
I use 2200 mAh 3S batteries in mine, and I have it slid as far back in the battery bay as it will go (and I haven't cut any additional foam out), and it balances on CG perfectly right there. But people, this plane is very responsive, and if you don't have your battery velcroed or strapped into place, when you do a fast roll, or inverted loop, or something else somewhat aggressive, the battery can fly right out of there. So secure your battery!! Funny story...before I learned that lesson, I did a fast roll (or something) and ejected the battery while the plane was like 60 feet up or so. It had no power, so I had no control, and I thought I was donesville. I was astounded when the plane--with no battery on board--floated down to the ground as gently as a feather. It didn't nose dive. It didn't stall. It didn't waver or flutter around. It just stayed upright and stable, and floated right down to the ground without any damage whatsoever. I have the video to prove it!! Not sure if that was a miracle, or just miraculous engineering! Anyway, if anyone is thinking "Oh, but I need a plane with electronic gyro stabilization"...FORGET IT! This plane is SO stable and SO forgiving naturally in its aerodynamics, control surfaces, weight distribution, etc...that you truly do not need artificial electronic stabilization.
It's nice to know some designs can be that forgiving.
Maybe you like to try the 11x4.7 slow flyer from APC
I'll be getting some more Props for testing.
A 10x4.7 and 11x4.7 would be good props for testing, thanks.
I challenge ANYONE to show me another 4-channel, brushless, plane anywhere even close to this size, that is as strong as this, as powerful as this, as capable as this, for EVEN CLOSE to $100. Forget about it. All other planes around $100 are either 3-channel, or they are flat profile planes, or they have weak motors, or they are some goofy no-name Chinese brand that won't still exist in 6 months. To find a plane evey close to the Saber you have to spend $170 or more. The Volantex Saber is HANDS DOWN the best plane for the money, and maybe even the best plane overall under $175. I've been flying mine for several years now, and it's still absolutely amazing, and is still my favorite plane in my entire fleet. I don't understand why these aren't just FLYING off the shelves at every retailer. The only thing I can think of is that they just haven't had enough exposure yet???
I don't understand it either. It seems people shy away from sport / 3D planes for some reason. It's an absolutely great flying sport plane and I was amazed at how little it cost.