FirebirdCdr2

Chucksolo69,

Nice picture!, Yeah I like my little champ. I actually started on my Super Cub. I have a FlyZone Cessna 182 Select also. I have the first version, the 72 MHz version. I thinking about selling it though. The that Firebird Stratos looks really cool.

IfIHadWings

I wondered if there was a thread out here about this great little plane...

I have a half dozen other planes but nothing beats the quick and easy fun that this little guy offers. Since buying it in May from Advantage Hobbies (I found it at Joe Nall 2012 for $79 but talked myself out of it!) I think I've flown it just about every day. I wait for the pre-dusk calm, fire up the DX7s, grab four batteries and head to the front yard where I can buzz the house and overfly the neighbors for a good half hour. The only down side of flying this so often is having to remind myself to use the left stick for rudder when I switch over to my four and five channel planes!

This one will be in my hanger for a while...good fun for minimal money.

Quick video with a mini DV camera strapped to the bottom. I didn't expect the Champ to lift this combination but I was surprised.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/dVsbDZ1TeI8[/youtube]

FirebirdCdr2

I'm glad you like your Champ alot. I like the fact that I dont have to find a big park to fly at. Really alot of fun.

john comp

Hi, I just had my longest flight tonight and I'm pumped, I fly from my cul-d sac in front of my house and then cruise around the nehborhood.
It lasted fdor a good 6 min which is long for me.
Do you guys recommend a replacement battery for a second one ?
I am really enjoying flying this plane and need to graduate to the more sensitive settings.

IfIHadWings

I have about eight 1S  150 mAh batteries so I can keep the Champ busy for a while.  I have one 1S 165 mAh that really lites it up!  I set my Tx timer at six minutes and I've noticed
minimal power loss during months of use. Enjoy!!

fishycomics

Been awhile to long and grabbed the champ. I always use a 500mah and my keycam. I also upgraded the prop to a 5043. Gives me plants of run time but I try not to do it in one shot. I know I can get three to four 10-15 relaxing flights. Without worrying about replacing a bat. Or if some wind comes along.

Even if the weather is cold. I find I I take off the cam. I get a much better flight in ways. I love to have footage. That is part of the enjoyment of the hobby for me as we'll

I have a champ all ready to be placed together. And cannot wait to fly her. I have this new mini pop wing am excited. But nothing beats a relaxing day out side. With a I'm champ floating the skies

Chucksolo69

I just recently purchased  a Parkzone UM T-28 Trojan and a UM Spitfire AS3X. Boy, what a fun pair of micros. The Spitfire really does fly nicely in the wind and does indeed feel like a much larger plane. The UM Trojan is a joy to fly and landing her is such a breeze.

FirebirdCdr2

I have a UM T-28. I still have to practice some. It's a very cool micro though!!

IfIHadWings

Champ, Albatros and Polecat...tons of fun with the same 1s batteries! Just ordered another handful from HK.

FirebirdCdr2

Cool, I need to order some more batteries myself. The more batteries, more flight time.

TCipolla

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Hey, I see this thread has been quiet for some time. Just had a question, does anyone know if there is a way to adjust the low voltage cutoff in the esc? I don't normally fly to LVC, but I got carried away recently and it kicked in. When I charged my batteries after flying, the battery is still at 3.7 volts and its putting only about 75mah back into a 160mah battery.

FirebirdCdr2

TCipolla, I'm not sure how to do that myself. Sorry I couldnt be of any help. One of the other guys may know.

weazel1

does anyone have a prob with brown outs with the included transmitter we have had it happen two times already great plane even with that prob we get an easy 15 min on each pack

FirebirdCdr2

Weazel1, Since I've had this little guy, I have not had the brown out issue. I'm not sure what could be causing that. I've called Hobbyzone (horizon hobbby) about my super cub, and they help me trouble shoot my cub. They should be able to help.

GBLynden

Here is my most recent Champ video

http://youtu.be/NiwIjjX-jRs

FirebirdCdr2

Cool Video!!

ryanrr1966

I need to repair one of the servos on the PKZ3352 inside the Champ. There is a retaining collar that holds the shaft and keeps the gears in line. It fell off and is lost. Any one know of a way to fix it or the servo that would replace it. I would like to repair the puck rather then buy a new PKZ3352 Reciever ESC servo. Thanks