Parkzone Radian.

Lip. · Sep 11, 2008, 12:31 PM

I was just about to order a parkzone spitfire and was wishing parkzone would do a glider, popped onto their website and spotted this...

http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Def...ProdID=PKZ4700

looks like a venturer, anyone know anymore about this?

Dave Eichstedt · Sep 11, 2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lip.

I was just about to order a parkzone spitfire and was wishing parkzone would do a glider, popped onto their website and spotted this...

http://www.parkzone.com/Products/De...?ProdID=PKZ4700

looks like a venturer, anyone know anymore about this?

Glad someone finally found the Radian!

We're pretty excited to announce this one. It uses the same brushless motor and 30A ESC as the ParkZone T-28 and Corsair, so it has very strong climb performance. The L/D is surprisingly good, especially when using a lighter battery like the 1300 mAh pack supplied with the RTF package. There's room for an 1800 or 2200 pack, but you don't need all that capacity and extra weight.

We have one going to the NEAT fair as we speak (type), and Pete Goldsmith will have several at the soaring masters.

What else do you want to know?

David Eichstedt
Director of Aircraft Development
Horizon Hobby

Lip. · Sep 11, 2008, 03:05 PM

looks nice, not sure this or the spit, but I really wanted the easyglider, and this looks better.

Miami Mike · Sep 11, 2008, 08:45 PM

The links above are broken. Here's the link to the RTF version:

http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Def...ProdID=PKZ4700

and here's the link to the PNP version:

http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Def...ProdID=PKZ4775

Lip. · Sep 12, 2008, 03:27 AM

links updated.

Kai@UCSB · Oct 11, 2008, 01:10 PM

Hello David,

Is there going to be a pure glider version of Radian?
I flew a Radian at Soaring Master few weeks ago and pretty impressed on its thermal ability. It will be exciting if there is going to be a pure glider version (like EZG).

-Kai

Dave Eichstedt · Oct 14, 2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kai@UCSB

Hello David,

Is there going to be a pure glider version of Radian?
I flew a Radian at Soaring Master few weeks ago and pretty impressed on its thermal ability. It will be exciting if there is going to be a pure glider version (like EZG).

-Kai

No plans for one at the moment.

David
Horizon

John R. · Oct 18, 2008, 07:32 PM

How much wind is the radian designed to handle at launch? Are you going to show it at the G&G open house. I to am interested in one.

Is it practical for someone that has limited fight experience?

Hossfly72 · Oct 18, 2008, 11:12 PM

What's the airfoil? (if it's not proprietary)

BestView · Oct 19, 2008, 03:48 PM

We flew the Radian yesterday, here's some video:

http://www.vimeo.com/2001194

thumbhead · Oct 20, 2008, 01:14 PM

Nice. thanks for the video. I think I might have to spring for one of these. I like having a foamy I can fly at the park. Can't find any specs on stock prop size, but judging from the pictures, it seems like you can put a bigger prop on the motor it comes with. I'll have to see when I get one. What size battery are you using and what's the AUW?

mark

aeajr · Oct 20, 2008, 01:29 PM

BestView,

Nice video. Now tell us your impressions.

First, are you an experienced thermal soaring glider pilot? If so, how did it thermal? Reports I have read says it thermals quite nicely.

Or, are you a power flyer who plans to fly it with the motor on most of the time?

F3X · Oct 20, 2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeajr

BestView,

Nice video. Now tell us your impressions.

First, are you an experienced thermal soaring glider pilot? If so, how did it thermal? Reports I have read says it thermals quite nicely.

Or, are you a power flyer who plans to fly it with the motor on most of the time?

It thermals great, better than most 2-meters. Nice float, good response for a RE ship.

BestView · Oct 20, 2008, 03:13 PM

I'm not an experienced thermal pilot although I've flown thermal gliders before. As F3X said, it does thermal great, is very floaty but can turn fast. It's got ample power to get you from the ground to way up there in a few seconds.

aeajr · Oct 20, 2008, 03:41 PM

Look like the RTF is a better deal if you are going to fly it on 2.4 GHz. RTF costs $90 more than the PNP.

Includes 2.4 GHz reciever ($59,) and Lipo ( $44 ), a 2.4 GHz Spektrum radio and a lipo charger. All for $90. Basically take the receiver and battery for $90 and get a great package price. Even if you throw the radio and charger away and you are still ahead.

If you are going to fly 72 MHz, then the PNP probably makes more sense.

Sep 11, 2008, 12:31 PM	#1
Lip. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 96	Parkzone Radian. I was just about to order a parkzone spitfire and was wishing parkzone would do a glider, popped onto their website and spotted this... http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Def...ProdID=PKZ4700 looks like a venturer, anyone know anymore about this? Last edited by Lip.; Sep 12, 2008 at 03:27 AM.

Oct 11, 2008, 01:10 PM	#6
Kai@UCSB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,417	Hello David, Is there going to be a pure glider version of Radian? I flew a Radian at Soaring Master few weeks ago and pretty impressed on its thermal ability. It will be exciting if there is going to be a pure glider version (like EZG). -Kai Last edited by Kai@UCSB; Oct 11, 2008 at 01:17 PM.

Oct 18, 2008, 07:32 PM	#8
John R. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 14	radian flight characteristics How much wind is the radian designed to handle at launch? Are you going to show it at the G&G open house. I to am interested in one. Is it practical for someone that has limited fight experience? Last edited by John R.; Oct 18, 2008 at 07:51 PM.

Sep 11, 2008, 03:05 PM	#3
Lip. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 96	looks nice, not sure this or the spit, but I really wanted the easyglider, and this looks better.

Sep 11, 2008, 08:45 PM	#4
Miami Mike Pompano Hill Flyers Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Miami Lakes, Florida, USA Posts: 6,680	The links above are broken. Here's the link to the RTF version: http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Def...ProdID=PKZ4700 and here's the link to the PNP version: http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Def...ProdID=PKZ4775

Sep 12, 2008, 03:27 AM	#5
Lip. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 96	links updated.

Oct 18, 2008, 11:12 PM	#9
Hossfly72 Thermal Naked! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 884	What's the airfoil? (if it's not proprietary)

Oct 20, 2008, 01:14 PM	#11
thumbhead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 330	Nice. thanks for the video. I think I might have to spring for one of these. I like having a foamy I can fly at the park. Can't find any specs on stock prop size, but judging from the pictures, it seems like you can put a bigger prop on the motor it comes with. I'll have to see when I get one. What size battery are you using and what's the AUW? mark

Oct 20, 2008, 01:29 PM	#12
aeajr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: LI, New York, USA Posts: 15,240	BestView, Nice video. Now tell us your impressions. First, are you an experienced thermal soaring glider pilot? If so, how did it thermal? Reports I have read says it thermals quite nicely. Or, are you a power flyer who plans to fly it with the motor on most of the time?

Oct 20, 2008, 03:13 PM	#14
BestView Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 211	I'm not an experienced thermal pilot although I've flown thermal gliders before. As F3X said, it does thermal great, is very floaty but can turn fast. It's got ample power to get you from the ground to way up there in a few seconds.

Oct 20, 2008, 03:41 PM	#15
aeajr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: LI, New York, USA Posts: 15,240	Look like the RTF is a better deal if you are going to fly it on 2.4 GHz. RTF costs $90 more than the PNP. Includes 2.4 GHz reciever ($59,) and Lipo ( $44 ), a 2.4 GHz Spektrum radio and a lipo charger. All for $90. Basically take the receiver and battery for $90 and get a great package price. Even if you throw the radio and charger away and you are still ahead. If you are going to fly 72 MHz, then the PNP probably makes more sense.