eSky ALBATROSS 2.6 metre POWERED GLIDER\SAILPLANE: ESSENTIAL RC FLIGHT TEST

eSky ALBATROSS 2.6 metre POWERED GLIDER\SAILPLANE: ESSENTIAL RC FLIGHT TEST
Literally takes 2 minutes to put this big glider together. Just slot the wings onto the spar which you insert into the fuselage, then slot the V tails onto the fuselage. Not many stickers/decals to apply...that does take another 2 minutes and then just a matter of dropping in the receiver. Construction of this glider is really nice quality. High density EPO foam mostly but with reinforcement and one nice touch was the reinforcement of the hinge line on the flaps and ailerons which from experience can tear very easily.

In the air the power system certainly has lots of grunt on a good 4S pack. You need a minimum 3200 mah pack to get the recommended CG without adding more weight. The CG marks are clearly shown under the wing for quick reference check. You will see that Alex had no problem with hand launch. As long as all control surfaces are at neutral then it will pull out of the hand from a gentle throw for its first climb out. This glider is not especially light due to its dense foam construction so the power does have to be used frequently to get it back to altitude for another dive and roll...but it's a fraction of the price of an equivalent composite airframe so allowances should be made.

Filmed by Jason at Basingstoke Model Flying Club for the 'Essential RC' YouTube channel using the Panasonic AG-UX180 Pro 4K camcorder.

[custardthepipecat]

Impressive!! glad to see you guys out in the field again.

[west]

Hello

It's a cool glider.

The tail of the glider is a V tail, but how does it feel in terms of operation?

Is V-tail good?

Please tell me if you like

[JohnFHendry]

Nice looking glider but I am at a total loss as to why custom made designs that look like an aircraft engineer designed them are coming out of China with the control horn pivot points so far off center. It would be so easy to extend the horns and get them on center to maintain top and bottom control surface throw symmetry so you can setup a computer radio and add differential aileron, etc without doing a lot of painstaking measuring and math to have it in proper trim. As good as it flies (with an experienced pilot) it will fly better in trim adhering to one of the most basic rules in RC. Look at an EFlite design like the Optera or F27 Evo and you see how it should be done.

[skuula]

Nice plane, nice footage, but where is the review? Not much said about the quality, performance, behaviour or fun factor of the plane.

[peterzingler]

Man I really want a good glasfiber Hotliner, but it's a big investment. This seems nice but foam just isn't stable enough

[MorDarek]

Maybe you will make a giveaway with this glider? ;)

[hebabajew]

how far away could you fly this before transmitter loses signal. Is it 300 meteres or 3 kilometers, I have no idea

[thomasshelley]

Have been looking at this one. Glad to see your review, looks beautiful. Let me know if you might sell it on ;)

[franciscourena]

Great presentation
question
Is is possible for the ALBATROSS power glider be sent to a long distance location provided that it has enough battery and/or solar backup ? . For example, an UAV fixed wing can be set up with mission planner ( arduPilot) to land at another location. I have seen many utube videos about the gliders in which camera, transmitter and mission flight is incorporated but nothing is mention about long distance landing!!

nothing is mention about the max wind speed that it can flight without air resistance
I like to see things in 3 dimensions and explore a new challenge and create innovation.
maybe the ALBATROSS power glider can be used for small medicine delivery in countries that
have difficult terrain

**** In another note. hanger 9 Valiant RC plane runs with gas. I have asked everyone including the hobby store -
About the flight range? - no answer
Ardupilot mission planner? no answer

the hobby stores all they care is to sell the plane and the parts but no assistance for the buyers to improvise or be creative!
Really, you seel a big ass plane that runs with gas but they can not tell you other options such as long range distance for
medicine deliveries??

if a store wants to sell their product, you would think that making more options for buyers will generate more sales! They
see things in 2 dimensions

I hope you understand my interest in leaning and my frustration
Can you please help me get a answer to my questions

sincerely

Francisco
347-624-8875
Bronx, NY

[SizzlingStu]

For £250 you cant knock it, it is a fraction of the cost of a 2m+ hotliner. However I would not call this a hotliner, its a warm liner at best. That does not mean it is not enjoyable but it is worlds apart from a hotliner performance wise.

[TechsScience]

I had made a small Rc plane but it don't worked

[seankelly]

Great review, have been thinking about a powered glider, although I'm still a beginner. Would you rate this for beginner, intermediate, or advanced pilot?

[blakanal]

How is it possible to fly it with a 6 channel rc? There are 6 servos and the motor esc I guess.

[Hells_Gate]

How did you fit a 4S 3200 mAh pack in this? Can barely fit a 2250 4S pack....

[thenatedog]

So big they wont even ship it to the usa. Great flying plane though.

[pdel]

does anyone think it would perform ok on a slope. ?

[darkiee]

Climb up, kill engine and start looking for lift.