{"id":27,"date":"2014-08-31T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-08-31T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umflight.wordpress.com\/2014\/09\/07\/is-the-champ-a-champion\/"},"modified":"2015-03-01T22:37:18","modified_gmt":"2015-03-02T03:37:18","slug":"is-the-champ-a-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umflight.com\/?p=27","title":{"rendered":"Is the Champ Really a Champion?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m back! This time I am reviewing the Hobbyzone Champ, even though it came out years ago, for the newer members of the hobby browsing this blog.<\/p>\n

I figured that, because I have had 3 Champs, I would be qualified to write a review on them!<\/p>\n

Back Story:<\/p>\n

After nearly 2 years of flying RC helicopters, I still couldn’t hover an advanced model. So, not knowing if I would prefer planes, I bought the Hobbyzone Duet this past April. Well, after that I was almost done with helicopters- I just really preferred the planes. Then, after an unfortunate mishap on the Duet involving CA glue eating the foam, I took the plunge and bought a Hobbyzone Champ…<\/p>\n

First Impressions:<\/p>\n

I opened the Champ’s box after it was dropped off by UPS and I saw that it was neatly packaged, like all of Horizon Hobby’s micros. I untaped the Styrofoam holders and pulled the plane out of the box. The cowling was even wrapped in plastic to protect it! <\/p>\n

Also included was a basic LOW POWER (do not attempt to use this tx on any RC aircraft larger than an ultra micro) 4 channel tx from Hobbyzone. The battery and charger were nestled in there respective slots in the Styrofoam; there were even extra slots in the foam for additional batteries. 8 AA batteries were included (4 for tx, 4 for charger)!<\/p>\n

Assembly and First Flight Preparation:<\/p>\n

There is NO assembly required with the Champ, unless you count installing 4 AA batteries to the included transmitter and 4 additional AA’s to the included charger.<\/p>\n

After the 4 AA batteries were installed into the included charger, I plugged the included 150 mah battery into it and it took about 15 minutes on the first charge, 30 minutes on subsequent charges.<\/p>\n

Tip: get the optional AC adapter if you use the included charger- this allows you to plug it into the wall instead of using AA batteries (you can go through AA batteries very quickly without the AC adapter) <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Because I have a DX6, I bound it to the champ, but, if you need\/want to use the included tx, it comes bound to the Champ out of the box.<\/p>\n

Takeoff:<\/p>\n

Takeoff was a breeze<\/em>. Just quickly, yet smoothly, apply motor power until it is at 100% power, add a touch of up elevator, and it’ll takeoff easily!<\/p>\n

Flying:<\/p>\n

Once up to about 1 mistake high (roughly 100 feet), I throttled back to half throttle and it flew very well; nice and easy turns, gentle characteristics, but it is still a blast now, even though I mastered it 3 months ago! VERY versatile! <\/p>\n

Landing:<\/p>\n

Landings were fairly easy. On the base leg of my landing circuit, you can just cut the throttle, but you can have a much better landing by keeping the throttle on a little bit until flare, when I close the throttle completely.<\/p>\n

Recommended timer settings if using a Spektrum computerized transmitter:<\/p>\n

Dx6i transmitter:
\nTimer: 10 minutes<\/p>\n

Any Other Spektrum Computerized Transmitter:
\nTimer: 10 minutes; start\/stop at 10% throttle<\/p>\n

The Specs:<\/p>\n

Skill Level: Beginner<\/p>\n

Wingspan: 20.3 inches<\/p>\n

Length: 14.3 inches<\/p>\n

Flying Weight: 1.3 oz<\/p>\n

Full Specs Here<\/a><\/p>\n

Equipment I Used:<\/p>\n

1. Thunder Power TP103CQ-ACDC Charger (link<\/a>\"\")<\/p>\n

2. Spektrum DX6 DSMX Transmitter Only (link<\/a>\"\")<\/p>\n

Verdict:<\/p>\n

This is a great all around plane, but mainly for a beginner to RC planes, for a very cheap price!<\/p>\n

Rating:<\/p>\n

10\/10<\/p>\n

Thanks for reading! Look for another post next Sunday!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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