does this plane break very easily and is it easy to fix
1392552
Does this plane break very easily? not really, don't get me wrong, fly it full speed into the ground and it will break (did that on day one), but i have had very few breaks and several crashes.is it easy to fix? extremely, just some foam safe glue and activator and i have been able to piece it back together every time in just a few minuites. on occasion i have used toothpicks just stuck through the foam for more support where it was needed from a bad break.basically i only had to spend an extra $15 and i have kept it flying.
1392553
Any plane will break if you crash it hard. The great part about the Stratos is that it is so light it is usually does not crash hard. Very easy to fix with Foam Safe CA glue, Hot Glue, and/or packing tape. She is a great flyer that will right herself in most cases.
281896
Yes. In fact, the first time I flew the plane, a wing came off while the 80' in the air. The subsequent crash did considerable damage to the foam and parts. I was able to push it all back together and fly another day. The camera has never quite been the same since. -Pilot Harrison Ford
1488447
My first plane was this one and the super cub also by the same seller. I found the piper super cup RTF to be the easiest to fly. The stratos can have a lazy rudder and therefore not so responsive. The super cub is very responsive and also comes with anti crash technology making it stable at the same time. I soon upgraded my remote controller to an after market Spectrum DSMX 6 channel which made flying these planes twice as better. I'm now addicted to the hobby so be careful. It's a lot of fun! Also flight simulator CDROM programs are worth the money vs. ruining your plane. Practice on the computer with a modern version so you don't completely ruin your investment. My first plane was this one and the super cub also by the same seller. I found the piper super cup RTF to be the easiest to fly. The stratos can have a lazy rudder and therefore not so responsive. The super cub is very responsive and also comes with anti crash technology making it stable at the same time. I soon upgraded my remote controller to an after market Spectrum DSMX 6 channel which made flying these planes twice as better. I'm now addicted to the hobby so be careful. It's a lot of fun! Also flight simulator CDROM programs are worth the money vs. ruining your plane. Practice on the... » Read More My first plane was this one and the super cub also by the same seller. I found the piper super cup RTF to be the easiest to fly. The stratos can have a lazy rudder and therefore not so responsive. The super cub is very responsive and also comes with anti crash technology making it stable at the same time. I soon upgraded my remote controller to an after market Spectrum DSMX 6 channel which made flying these planes twice as better. I'm now addicted to the hobby so be careful. It's a lot of fun! Also flight simulator CDROM programs are worth the money vs. ruining your plane. Practice on the computer with a modern version so you don't completely ruin your investment. « Show Less
1653178
Yes. It comes with both an they are fairly easy to change out. Great plane for the money and fun to fly
1610628
Yes it is. Easy to fly and resistant to impact. If you are doing this for the first time, like with any RC airplane, start with someone with experience next to you if you can. I'm teaching my 8 year old and he controls one stick and I the other with me taking over in "tight" situations. Altitude is also your friend since it give you time to correct a mistake.
1844080
There really aren't many cheap r/c planes that are truly easy for beginners to fly. As far as cheap ones go, this one is relatively easy, as long as you have open space. I would recommend the hobby zone champ which come in at around $90. A bit pricey, but it is good quality and really easy to fly.
1925731
I crashed mine and hot glued it together and it worked fine for awhile. You really have to fly these in a open field. Over my years I always was impatient and was always the same outcome crashed planes!! I make a pledge no more flying around trees and houses!! GL
696941
It can only take so many crashes.. replace all the blades and it should be just fine
215404
Yes it's an easy repair. You'll need a T6 torx and a small phillips screw driver.
1725002
We got it to work and fly OK but as with all planes you do crash and break parts and we have been unable to get parts. So after the second days crash it is basically useless. Did yours come with a parts breakdown and source? Ours had nothing. I have never bought any RC vehicle that did not come with a parts breakdown and source.
2085292
It's basically light wire, motors, and foam. So it's not super durable, but it meets the needs as a toy. If you're looking at something for a long term aerial vehicle, this might not be for you.
1596142
The wings can break pretty easily at the base. You have to be very careful with them. You can move them a little bit.This figure is best to be adult owned and should only be displayed in a safe place. I think a child would break it very easily very quickly.I have one and mine is pretty cool no defects or problems.
859034
Well, some people say that it is very easy to break, but the reason that i think on why it breaks easily is because of the shipping. It may take hard bumps at times and damages it. I dont know if it breaks easy though. I wrote absolutely stuning because of the paint and looks. If you dont find an answer, ask the other reviewers, i hope this helps, even if its a little bit. If you still dont find an answer, ill be ordering it but not until the end of the month. Maybe try looking up the figure on youtube. Watch a couple of reviews, just so you can build your confidence on this figure.
1877475
Yes and no. It is actually more durable than many of blades models. However, it is not as durable as the ones you would get from on of those stands at the mall. It was made for someone that knows how to fly. It will survive a few accidents.
1877468
Surprisingly so! I have had zero experience prior to this with a CP heli, so I have crashed just about every flight. I have also already ordered about $20 in replacement parts but I can still fly while waiting for them (I broke the swashplate, landing gear, and the rear fin but was able to fix them with some Krazy glue and keep flying in the meantime). It's taken me a bit to get the hang of it,but it is a fun, fast (sometimes squirly) heli that I plan to take me away from fixed pitch. But I've had probably 50 crashes (not all horrible) and I'm still flying with some makeshift repairs while I wait for permanent parts. Surprisingly so! I have had zero experience prior to this with a CP heli, so I have crashed just about every flight. I have also already ordered about $20 in replacement parts but I can still fly while waiting for them (I broke the swashplate, landing gear, and the rear fin but was able to fix them with some Krazy glue and keep flying in the meantime). It's taken me a bit to get the hang of it,but it is a fun, fast (sometimes squirly) heli that I plan to take me away from fixed pitch. But I've had probably 50 crashes (not all horrible) and I'm still flying with some makeshift repairs while... » Read More Surprisingly so! I have had zero experience prior to this with a CP heli, so I have crashed just about every flight. I have also already ordered about $20 in replacement parts but I can still fly while waiting for them (I broke the swashplate, landing gear, and the rear fin but was able to fix them with some Krazy glue and keep flying in the meantime). It's taken me a bit to get the hang of it,but it is a fun, fast (sometimes squirly) heli that I plan to take me away from fixed pitch. But I've had probably 50 crashes (not all horrible) and I'm still flying with some makeshift repairs while I wait for permanent parts. « Show Less
449350
It is easy but in my experience it is a dangerous quick release system. Mine released on it's own several times once almost causing a bad crash. This thing is a POS. I tossed mine away. Get something safer and sturdier. Your safety is more important than a low price.
1400079
Not allways I've broken fuselage many Times with the wing fine its hard to crash and break a wing