Radian RTF

I've flown radio control gas planes for a long time and just got hooked on the electric planes for their portability and fly anywhere concept. With 2.4ghz DSM technology, you can bypass 99% of the issues with gas powered 72mhz flight.

As for this glider, it is well designed, extremely easy to assemble, well balanced, and has great flying characteristics. I wouldn't recommend it for a first time RC'r though, if you hit it pretty hard on the ground, there is enough mass that you will break it. First time RCer's might want to look at the micro Vapor RTF. Extremely fun and great to learn on, difficult to damage.

I can assemble this glider at the park in 5 minutes, I can charge the battery with the supplied charger on the way. It will easily runs for 30 minutes and will run a lot longer if you soar with the power off.

Overall, great plane, I went with the RTF version because you get a radio and extras that would cost a lot more to buy...Read more

Ok, you have mastered the RC simulator on your PC, and the Ember 2 in your back yard...THIS is the perfect plane for #3. Great great great. My daughter (10) flies it every chance. It is not fully acrobatic as described in the first review (no ailerons), but it will do loops and spirals. Get it to altitude, shut the power down and enjoy some great gliding.

I'm really impressed with this plane kit.

I'm an experienced RC pilot, having flown everything from brushless pusher jets to trainers, to 3D stunt planes, to pattern planes. This is my second sailplane, the Multiplex EasyGlider Electric was my first. I bought this plane to replace the Multiplex EasyStar that my friend crashed into the swamp, and which I never recovered. I found myself missing the long flight times of the EasyGlider, but also the simplified wing connection of the EasyStar. (no ailerons to plug in and route wires for.)

I was pleasantly surprised to find that this plane floats better than the EasyGlider. It is not as responsive as an EasyStar, and more susceptible to wind, too. This, coupled with the fact that this is a front engine design means that the Multiplex EasyStar is still the superior trainer. (the pusher motor configuration makes the EasyStar much more resistant to "rough landings" than the Radian. The only problem with the EasyStar is...Read more