volantexrc RC Plane, 3 Channel Remote Control Plane for Beginners & Adults

I bought this plane for my grandson, based on it being easy to use with stabilizing gyros. It worked well the first time out although it was a little underpowered. My grandson made a number of short flights of less than a minute each, getting familiar with the controls. The second time out, he made a few quick flights and it seemed to be working properly. He was comfortable with the controls, so he made a longer flight around the field and after a couple of minutes it quit responding to the controls. It continued to fly straight and level even when he reduced the throttle to zero and set the elevator control to bring it down. It ending up landing in the street. The only external damage was a broken propeller. When we examined it more closely, the wiring inside the plane had overheated and the insulation had CAUGHT FIRE, To see the damage you had to open the battery cover. I have attached photos to the review that I sent to EXHOBBY expecting to get a replacement for a CLEARLY DEFECTIVE plane. One picture shows the burnt wiring. The other two show the top and bottom views of the plane showing the exterior in almost new condition. This wasn't the result of a crash or other misuse of the plane. When they received my information, they replied offering me an unspecified discount on the purchase of another plane. I requested a replacement and they quit responding to my emails. They were sending me sales emails, and read receipts verified that they received my follow up emails. The read receipts indicated the email was being forwarded to Hong Kong, so I figured I had no further recourse with an overseas company. I ended up having to buy a replacement plane for my grandson from another brand and seller. The purchase of this plane was a compete waste of money and only disappointed my grandson. This product is UNSAFE and the seller doesn't give acceptable support. DO NOT BUY!!!

This RC F-16 has been a huge hit in our house. My son absolutely loves it, and I was impressed with how easy it was to get flying right out of the box. Setup was straightforward, and the gyro stabilization really helps keep things smooth and controlled — especially for beginners. The batteries charged quickly and lasted longer than I expected, which meant more actual flight time and less waiting around. We were flying from a hay field with pretty tall grass, so we used the hand-throw takeoff method — and it worked perfectly. It launched easily and climbed smoothly. What surprised me most was how well it handles light wind. It cuts through a breeze confidently and maneuvers with precision. It’s lightweight but doesn’t feel fragile. In fact, during the learning phase, we had a few nose-first crashes (part of the process!), and it handled them without any visible damage. On top of all that, it just looks cool in the air. The scale fighter jet design makes it even more fun to fly. Pros: Beginner-friendly and easy to control Quick charging with solid flight time Durable EPP foam construction Handles light wind well Two takeoff options (great for grass fields) Great value for the performance Overall, this has been a fantastic outdoor activity and a great introduction to RC flying. Highly recommend for kids (and adults) looking for something fun and surprisingly capable.

This thing surprised me! Looks like junk in the photos. Something that would last until it's first landing. However, I do stand corrected. My grandson has been using his daily for a few weeks now. He loves it.

Good, but after pretty much a whole day of driving, it wouldn't drive

Vuela muy bien