A powered paraglider that’s fun for beginners as well as experts.
SPECIFICATIONS
NAME: RC-Free MANUFACTURER: Hacker Motor USA/Para-RC (hackermotorusa.com) DISTRIBUTOR: Hacker Motor USA
TYPE: Paraglider WINGSPAN (FLAT): 112 in.
WINGSPAN (PROJECTED): 89 in. WING AREA: 2,235 sq. in. WEIGHT: 52 oz.
WING LOADING: 3.35 oz./sq. ft. MOTOR INCLUDED: Hacker A30-28S RADIO REQ’D: 4-channel PRICE: $599.99
GEAR USED
RADIO: Futaba T6 w/ R2006GS (futabarc.com), two Hacker Para-RC servos (included)
MOTOR: Hacker A30-28S brushless motor, Hacker X-40-SB-Pro speed control (both included)
BATTERY: FlightPower 3S 800mAh 30C LiPo (flightpowerbatteries.com)
PROP: APC 10x5E (included)
HIGHLIGHTS
-Fun and easy to fly
-Quick setup
-Easy to transport
-Definitely an eye-catcher
Known to be the simplest form of flying, powered paragliders require minimal equipment, are easy to operate, and are portable. The ability to take off in a very short distance, on flat ground, without wind is appealing. Combine that with an open, free feeling and it is understandable why full-size paragliding is enticing to so many. As with all types of aircraft, it is only natural to see it cross over into the RC world.
This story is from the November 2016 edition of Electric Flight.
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