RC POWERED GLIDER PERFECTION ! Kavan 304TS TWIN SHARK 2.7 metre Sailplane | Essential RC FLIGHT TEST
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- RC POWERED GLIDER PERFECTION ! Kavan 304TS TWIN SHARK 2.7 metre Sailplane | Essential RC FLIGHT TEST
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This is a rapid assembly semi scale RC powered glider. You just need your transmitter, receiver (minimum 6 channels) and 14.8V 4S 2600-3300 mAh flight battery. Follow the instructions for assembly. Only point I will add is that the grub screw in the elevator fitting should not be removed. Take a new one from the small plastic packet which has the smallest allen key and screw that into the fitting to clamp the provided control rod from the servo into that fitting. Recommend using some thread lock and also tighten up all the other grub screws while you have the allen key in your hand. I tightened up each one an 1/8th of a turn.
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The EPO foam fuselage, thoroughly carbon-reinforced, comes with the KAVAN C3548-750 brushless motor, 11x8” folding propeller and KAVAR R-50SB ESC featuring a powerful switching SBEC stabilizer necessary to feed all 6 servos aboard. The detachable canopy is secured with a magnetic lock. The cockpit compartment offers a lot of space for your receiver and flight pack. The elevator and rudder servos are installed in the fin.
The two-piece EPO wing is reinforced by two carbon spars; the root ends of the spars are inserted to aluminium joiner in the fuselage. The wing halves are secured by a nylon bolt. The ailerons and flaps (both reinforced by carbon tubes) are controlled by two pairs of servos installed in the wing driven with short wire push rods.
The EPO horizontal tailplane (both stabilizer and elevator reinforced by carbon tubes) is detachable; secured with two bolts to the fin for an easy transport/storage.
After assembly mark the CG position as stated in the manual and move your flight battery to achieve that balance point. I put my Insta360 GO2 action camera on the horizontal stabiliser so had to move my flight battery all the way to the front but ensured it did not touch the back of the outrunner brushless motor !
This was my second outing with the Twin Shark after a successful couple of maiden flights trimming out for level flight. This made hand launching easy on this occasion as you will see.
In the air this glider has the power to quickly get to altitude but is light enough to float around with very little drop in height as it glides over the landscape. Loops are effortless after a shallow dive to gain some speed. Rolls are unsurprisingly slow and will require elevator when you get to inverted to maintain a roughly axial roll.
Although I had setup 2 stage flaps I didn't need them for landing because of the 15 mph wind. The descent was predictable and I touched down very close to my feet for quick retrieval.
Altogether a very satisfying second flight and I wouldn't hesitate recommending this powered glider to anyone, regardless of skill level, wanting to fly an RC glider. As always I recommend the RadioMaster TX16S transmitter and in this case match it up with an FrSky receiver.
Twin Shark ARTF set contents: EPO fuselage with the brushless motor, 50A ESC, 11x8" folding propeller and 2 servos installed, EPO wing with 4 servos installed, EPO horizontal tailplane, and instruction manual.
Wing span [mm]: 2700
Length [mm]: 1285
Weight [g]: 1950 - 2050
Wing surface [dm2]: 45
WHAT I LIKED?
Low part count and everything installed so very rapid assembly
Scale scheme already applied
Thoughtful how ESC already secured, motor phase wires glued down
Very rigid for a foamy
Simple transmitter setup
Flies light
Long duration
Plastic contoured wing tips
Transport friendly
Fuselage wheel or skid option
Makes a nice Zzzzing sound on a fast fly by
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE?
Tried really hard but couldn't actually think of anything !
Filmed by Dom Mitchell for the 'Essential RC' RUclips channel using the Panasonic AG-UX180 4K camcorder and Insta360 GO2 at my local model flying club
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Great flying Dom, totally agree she makes a great sound when floating by. Certainly would be fun doing that all day 👍🏻
Absolutely
These high performance sport gliders are amazing! I have (3) with the largest being a 2m wingspan and I am in awe of their flight capability. Great flight demonstration. See you in the Air!
Great Show!
Put it through its paces.
Beauty ERC, Unreal flying too.
My Pulse 2200 is also flying now 😊
Also using the Radiomaster TX16. Programming flaps and ailerons was quite a challenge with 5 modes, including butterfly and flaps as ailerons for acro-mode.
But now it works, and it is fun, also a lot of woosh 😁
Very cool!
That is an outstanding glider...well flown Dom!
Very nice...looks alot like the V2 ASW 28..
Goes like the clappers
Thanks for show us how its look in hard flying. I am lookig for one of this to use engine only too take it up :) Thanks
Nice...But its a glider...Turn the motor OFF and show us how well it thermals and glides between thermals[thermaling is far more interesting]
I've never thought that filming thermaling would make compelling video to watch to be honest...but maybe next time out ;)
Is this a RTF airplane model? Culd you tell me where i can buy one exactly like yours?
My name is Vinícius Vidal...It was a pleasure to see you video.
There is some simple assembly to do but would not take long to put together. This sailplane came from here. I can see they have 2 in stock. www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?keywords=twin+shark&sort=1a&products_id=83741
Bagus sekali.... Salam dari Indonesia.... 👍👍👍👍💪💪💪☕
Hello and thank you for your work.
I'm hesitating for my next glider between the kavan twin shark and the fms Asw17.
Which of the two do you prefer?
I mainly do flatland flying.
Thank you so much
Twinshark better for thermalling. ASW17 better for aerobatics
@@EssentialRC Thank you very much for your answer. You confirm my impression.
Looks lovely.....did you use the flaps? Thinking of lift flaps for thermalling and crow for maybe slope use.
Nope. Only would have considered them for landing and there was a nice warm breeze so didn't really need to.
At 44g/dm² it's hardly a lightweight. To put it into perspective, my F5RES X-Dream Elektro 2M powered glider has a wing loading of 12g/dm²
It is for a ready to fly foamie at that price 🙄. I'm not comparing it to a composite (which would be heavier) or a built up wing with a carbon tube (which arrives as a kit) which would be lighter...
@@EssentialRC Even so Dom, it's a heavy plane. I have a similar sized full house foamy glider, the Phoenix Evolution (2.6m) and even with its bulletproof plastic fuselage it only weighs 1200g RTF. This is more of a "glider shaped" plane than an actual glider
Tengo el Heron y el Lentus (De Multiplex) PERO Este es el que mas me gusta de los tres, por TODO.... es un intermedio y lleva
largueros y refuerzos en Fibra de CARBONO (Menor CARGA/ALAR Como resultado) y mas margenes de Velocidades-Criticas
Me Gustan estos Corchos, Hoy me llega el Estuche-Caja, del Twin Shark 2.7 Espero que no me Defraude, Se le ve un Velero de "10"
Para TODO, Incluso Vuelo en FPV - Instrumental. Buen Trabajo y Mejores Vuelos. Señores de Kavan. un Abrazo.
Would this be a good plane to make long range FPV plane or should I get the Volantex 2400mm?
Neither. Buy something that is designed for FPV. Best here atomrc.com/collections/fix-wing/products/atomrc-swordfish-fixed-wing?ref=ING52Rda
@@EssentialRC The reason I mentioned the Volantex 2400mm was because It already comes with fittings for installing cameras etc. and I wanted the best flight time possible so a powered glider made sense.
I think the swordfish is a lot easier to use and “build” as well as reasonably priced even with FPV included. Thank you I will probably buy that one and have the Long range glider project for another project later on.
A hobby I'd like to learn. Can a beginner fly one of these?
Yes...but join your local model flying club for help
4 cell 2200 is very heavy I can't believe you can do any thermals, I had a similar one and it was 3 cell and never caught one
We regularly have 5 to 10 full size gliders near our club thermaling. Just a good area for it I guess.
What type of reciever did you use...
I use either Frsky X8R or S8R. The latter has stabilisation gyro. My transmitter is a Radiomaster TX16S
@@EssentialRC thanx...are they compatible with spektrum transmitter
No. You need DSM2 or DSMX protocol receiver.
Video keren gini kok sepi yg nonton ya?
Unlike Facebook there is no way for viewers to Share so not surprised
After one corner the "power" is away😅(nach einer wende ist die fahrt schon raus😅)
Hi, Im trying to find a seller in USA. Thanks
Only European suppliers by the look of it. I deal with Model Shop Leeds. Maybe call them and ask them how much to send it to you? www.kavanrc.com/en/site/where-to-buy
Thanks!!
Looks more like an electric wide wing plane
Powered glider or powered sailplane sounds better to me 😆