Graupner Mini Star Jet
"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.
- Wingspan:850mm
- Length:550mm
- Weight:550g
- Motor:400/480 direct drive motor.
- Battery: 6 - 8 cell flight packs.
- Radio: 3 channels with elevon
mixing.
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