gsxrpilot

Anybody heard of or seen these? I just picked one up at the local TRU but I can't find any info at all on these.

gsxrpilot

OK, since I have not found any info elsewhere, I thought I would share my experience with the mini xpv. First of all, unlike the mini storm launcher, I'm not sure it will take off from the ground. Perhaps on a really smooth suface, but on my street it was too rough to get up enough speed. However, I have to say I am pretty happy with the flights I have gotten with it. It is fairly light and the motors seem very powerful. It can handle a little bit of wind as it flys fairly fast. It really looks unique when flying and it kind of reminds me of a flying batmobile. Turns are kind of tricky because if you apply too much turn (or I should say, hold the stick too long in a turn) it can go into a death spiral fairly easily. I have found that 1/2 throttle is good enough to maintain altitude and 3/4 throttle is good for turning with short bursts of the right stick to avoid spiraling. All in all, I was pleasantly suprised with it since the reviews for the big XPV had seemed mixed. Since I still can't get my mini storm launcher to charge right, I have to say to date this is my favorite mini rtf.

Djstinger

I just picked up a Mini XPV from TRU today. Looks cool, I hope it flies better the MSL I returned after trying 2 of them.

Do you think it could ROG if you put wheels on it?

zoil leader

wat is ROG?

heli-kid

rise or roll off ground

monstermaker13

anyone have a pic?

Djstinger

OK Here are some pictures. 26.2 grams, 160mHa 3.7v lipo, only 3 step throttle[], controller is small and awkward.I am waiting for the wind to die down to try it.

Green1

Gl,with it,looks durable,seems like it would float on water very nicly,allmost looks like a speed boat,best luck with your bird...[8D]

heli-kid

how much are they?

Djstinger

ONLY $29.99 AT TRU. These motors seem stronger than the AA jet's motors.

It only has 2 speeds, HI and LOW[]

Djstinger

PERFECT WEATHER IN DAYTON!! My 1st flight of the new MXPV ( TRU $ 29.99 )

REVIEW - This thing "ROCKS". 100% better than the MSL, that would mean the MSL didn't get off the ground, OK 95% better. I.M.O. the MSL is way under powered. I couldn't get it to stay air born for more than 30', it sure is cool looking though, to bad! Even though the MXPV only has 2 throttle positions it climbs on the 1st setting and has a nice angle of accent at W.O.T.. It turns and dives and is a lot of fun to fly. Wheels and lights are just around the corner.

goldenboymd

I love mine it's flies better then my AA planes. Right out of the box little clay on the nose and fly away. This thing is AWESOME!!

Djstinger

I am going to TRU at lunch I hope they another one, this thing is quickly becoming my favorite!! It looks like the " Bat-Jet ".

Has anyone seen the RED MXPV ?

Djstinger

To all, TRU online has a great deal on the MXPV if you use google check out for the 1st time you can get it for under $20.00 shipped.

Sale Price $21.99
Google Discount - $10.00
$11.99
Tax & Shipping + $7.63
Total $19.62 Shipped to Dayton

jfflynn25

I live in Guam USA in the middle of the pacific I recently bought a lasv by megatech its advertising stated "easy to fly and durable" was that ever wrong!!! within a quarter of an hour it had broken in half the step up control sucks. anyway I bought an xpv and boy what a differance it flies well but needs just a touch of weight in the nose. glad to see im not the only one who enjoys this little plane.

ehelibuff

I have seen them fly where I live and it does quite well. I haven't found any in the stores though. I have the red T tail bird as your picture, and it flies really good as well! I had to put some trim tabs on the stab so it wouldnt fly in a purpetual stall. Can I get the XPV at Target, or Wal Mart?

Djstinger

TO ALL, This is my new favorite, I grab this thing over my AA's when I need a fix. Mod's that I have done are not major but do help.

1. REMOVE the decales and any sticker you can find

2. Move the ant. to the left side ( view from rear ), NOT the middle.

3. Add thumb tack to nose

4. FYI, you can charge your MXPV with your AA Tx. I have noticed great power gains when I charge my MXPV with my AA Tx with 8 2650mAh duracell's.

MXPV's RULE !

I opened on of my MXPV's and the battery looks the same as AA's. The Rx is twice the size of a AA Rx and it has a miny board in the rear the plane. It also looks like there are 3 wires that go to the motors. I took some pic's and will post soon.

Garrett1234567

Just found the forum and thought id let you know a fast led mod. Wal-mart, Target, K-mart and other stores carry these fishing bobber led. Their red with power on and off and last for around 20 hrs. They only wiegh .5 gram together. I put one on each side and it looks and flies great, it gives it just the right added wieght to the front. Their only 3 bucks apiece
ill post some pics soon

Garrett1234567

I was in Radio Shack today and they have the full size XPV on sale for 29.99. I bought a few, getting ready for my first flight. BBL

Djstinger

PICTURES OF MY BAT... WITH LANDING GEAR AND EXTENDED ANT. I ALSO REMOVED ALL THE STICKERS. I AM USING MY AA Tx WITH 8 NIMH ( 2650mAh DURACELL'S ) FOR CHARGING. THIS THING IS TWICE AS FAST COMPARED TO STOCK AND WILL ROG. " SWEET " I WILL TRY TO GET A VIDEO.

MXPV ROCKS...

Djstinger

Here is a very short video of my MXPV performing a Take Off.[link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7HUEdBwOmo]MXPV Take Off[/link]

iflyrc1012

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i like this little freaky lookin thing too. it flies well 10 min flights, and it just wont break.

FERNDALE AIR FORCE

DJ, I'm still looking for one. Does walmart carry them? I don't have a wal-mart anywhere nearby, but I have a b-day coming up and my dad generally asks what I want. Given my age this is funny, but if the mini xpv is at walmart I could actually give him an answer. Tim

Djstinger

Fern, I found mine at TRU, I have both models ( 27 and 49 mhz ). One is yellow and the other one is blue. Between me and 2 of neighbors we have 5 MXPV's

Fisher

I got a Mini XPV a few months back and it is fun to fly. Only problem is that it is either killing my chargers or sucking batteries dry in a heartbeat. After charging it with the supplied charger/TX 3 or 4 times the charger just quit. I then used a spare AA charger that lasted one charge. Is it simply sucking the batteries down or might it be killing the chargers? Is there a minimum voltage for the TX batteries before the charger quits working? I did try a second set of batteries in the supplied TX with no luck.