Review by: www.bumpygreen.co.uk
"The first thing to say is that the Graupner Mini StarJet does fly extremely well, although it could be tricky to launch when flying on your own - using a neck strap does make it a lot easier, the model leaves your hand with amazing stability. The climb rate is good and soon had some height on. Rolls nice and fast, especially after building up extra speed with a small dive, loops are good too, although vertical performance very limited with the batteries used. Inverted flight is easy with only a little down needed but the right battery choice does help with this.
No surprises on landing, but wow the glide is rather long, which we conclude can only be a good thing showing no tendency to stall as it greases in amongst the buttercups. The easy to remove front hatch means the next battery can be fitted in seconds and away for your next flight. Flight times were recorded between 5 - 8 minutes depending upon your use of throttle. We were surprised at its low speed handling, and able to fly it around at tree height on about quarter throttle having loads of fun with low passes for the camera.
As a summary this model is very quick to assemble, an evenings work to see it finished.
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Radio: | 850mm
550mm
550g
400/480 direct drive motor.
6 - 8 cell flight packs.
3 channels with elevon mixing. |
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