Flight Demo - Volantex 759-1 ASW28 V2

Stuart is back with a flight demo but this time on the well-known Volantex 759-1 ASW28 V2 (PNF) Electric Sailplane EPO/Plastic 2540mm. So sit back and enjoy a fun, comfy RC flight demo in our favorite airfield in the Netherlands!

The full-scale ASW 28 is a Standard Class glider with a fifteen-meter span built of modern fiber-reinforced composites. The manufacturer of the ASW-28 is Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. The "W" indicates this is designed by the influential and prolific German designer Gerhard Waibel. Serial production started in 2000.

As with all Standard Class sailplanes, the ASW-28 does not have flaps or other lift-enhancing devices. It has tall winglets, retractable landing gear, and a water ballast system. The structure is a complex composite of carbon, aramid, and polyethylene fiber-reinforced plastic. This permits a light structure with the strength to carry large amounts of water ballast, thus permitting the widest possible range of wing loadings for weak and strong soaring weather.

The Volantex ASW 28 is a sport-scale model that does incorporate flaps, unlike its full-scale counterpart. It comes plug and fly so you just need to complete some final assembly, install your battery, receiver, and fly. The airframe is a mix of EPO foam for the wings and tail, with a blow-molded plastic fuselage. This gives a slick finish that is also extremely durable. Great for those less-than-perfect slope sites. A recent addition to the ASW 28 is a more powerful 4018-1050kV brushless outrunner motor that rockets the ASW 28 to altitude, then when you throttle down, the propeller folds back for extended soaring. Accessing the battery is easy through the canopy with four small snap locks that keeps the canopy secure.

Version 2 comes with lots of extra features. The wings come with two spars in each wing to give extra strength during those tight turns and power dives and the servos have also been upgraded to a more powerful type. Installing the wings is now easier with a plastic latch for securing the wings. Inside there is now a bigger plywood tray to make it easier to carry FPV cameras, VTx's, or other electronics. Landings are now a lot easier with the inclusion of landing gear. No more scraping the fuselage.

Features:
• Plug and Fly - Just install your own battery, transmitter, and receiver
• Ultra-durable blow-molded plastic fuselage
• EPO foam molded wings and tail
• All servos, including flaps come pre-installed
• Easy removal canopy/battery hatch with pilot figure
• Upgraded 4018-1050kv brushless motor with a folding propeller installed

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[foxprogt]

I like that you still talk about your older model offerings. It shows you guys really do back the products you sell. Thanks!

[Shauncat]

Stuart is one of my favorite RC pilots and i have also bought a few models based on his rc plane reviews

[collinmccallum]

whispering death.... never heard that one before. great video yall!

[vespizzari]

I have "almost" bought this model about a dozen times. Guess it's time to pull the trigger. Nice review Stuart.

[gregperkins]

I used to fly RC sailplanes, from 2m Gentle Ladys to 4m scale monsters. All were winched or launched by a high-start. That' was the fun of it; staying aloft and soaring! Just got back into RC and kinda like this simple little thing but no reviews demonstrate the engine off soaring capabilities. All show how fast or slow it will go with the engine running but that should be the least of it's characteristics. Engine should only be used to attain a thermalling altitude.

[kiaora]

Been waiting patiently for it to be restocked in the US warehouse :-)

[ModelAVRChannel]

Very nice Stuart! I love a good powered glider, and that one is scale. Win win!

[jacktar]

Bought two. Great thermal riders and the complete package for me.

[JeffsCustomRC]

Love this plane!! The glide ability is awesome and relaxing, however the speed and agility is a bonus with this baby, great video Stuart, thanks for sharing 👊🏼

[johnmorrison]

These things are so good, I own three of them, V1, V2, and one V2 still in a box in case they become discontinued, like a lot of HK stuff.

[SonAndDadFPV]

I have the ASW 28 with 2 cam FPV (one in the tail and one in the cockpit) Together with a 5000 3s lipo, I can easely soar for an hour... love this plane. Just make sure you reinforce the hinge of the rudder...

[RubyS.]

I started with the Ranger then got the Ascent from hobby king. Both are still intact and on the original servos. Had an issue with the wing clips but other than that been great planes for the money especially

[TastierBackInThes]

Another really good looking plane Hobby King and Stu. Good job.

[herbertnatanael]

This is a great model airplane to do fpv, I plan to have it someday to make some cool modifications.

[vitale]

Nice video overview: just ordered one.

[ShawnHodgsonFlyBoy]

I have this sailplane it's great. I had to remove some of the foam in front of the front wheel to get CG correct if using the 2200 lipo and I had to remove the pilot cockpit to get it on cg. I might try with another type of lipo 2200 and keep my pilot. Japanese pilots called the F4U Corsair Whistling Death due to the sound made by wind blowing through the cowl flaps on the big radial engine cowling. Saw one today at an airshow.

[nickfry]

Great model APART from the woeful canopy attachment, every single one I've replaced has broken the canopy when removing it, the studs just crack the paper thin plastic, I use Velcro to attach mine.(top tip)

[NotSure]

11:25 I wonder what's making that noise. Might try to use some speed tape to cover any gaps.

[snoriverrc]

I always thought HK was dropping the ball a little bit because they didnt advertise the Volantex glider line. always liked the look of the 28 and there is a lot of info about it out there for support. You can really set up your transmitter with all the custom wing types to get the best gliding experience out of them. Volantex makes a whole bunch of really cool gliders/

[agennello]

Beautiful plane and great bang for the buck but comes nose heavy. We had to remove the pilot to CG with a 2200mah 3S.