Micro RC Airplanes Cyclone
Fly micro RC airplanes Cyclone - a unique RC airplanes design ready to fly for under $50
Micro RC Airplanes Cyclone - front of airplane is to the right
- Ready to fly right out of the box
- Sturdy foam micro RC airplanes construction
- Two channel infrared transmitter control
- Skill level: Beginner to advanced
- Flight characteristics: 9 out of 10
- Where to buy: www.amazon.com
V-173 in flight
The Havoc Cyclone ready to fly indoor micro RC airplanes model is a one of a kind design that is an absolute ball to fly. Sporting a unique disc-shaped wing, the Havoc Cyclone harks back to the Navy's Chance Vought V-173 "Flying Flapjack" aircraft of the early 1940s. The V-173's disc wing had the unique ability to fly at airspeeds from 40 to 425 miles per hour, a remarkable speed range for any aircraft.
V-173 front view
The Navy initially resisted the disc design of the wing as being "too advanced." By the time the V-173 concept was being proven in flight tests, jet powered fighters were shown to be the future of naval aviation, and further work on the V-173 was terminated.
In a fascinating twist on history, the unique design of the "Flying Flapjack" is taking to the air again 60 years later in the Havoc Cyclone ready to fly micro RC airplanes. Due to remarkable advances in technology, a complete, ready to fly micro RC airplanes model with a wing and fuselage shaped like no other is available for under $50, and can be flown by anyone.
Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes flight video
Setting up the Micro RC airplanes Cyclone to fly
The Cyclone micro RC airplanes truly is ready to fly out of the box
The Havoc Cyclone micro RC planes really is ready to fly right out of the box. The Havoc Cyclone RC model airplane comes complete with a transmitter (called a "controller" in the instructions) and the assembled airplane.
All you need to do is attach the landing legs (double sided tape is already in place on the forward lower fins), install four AA batteries in the transmitter, charge the Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes, and you are ready to fly. It is truly that simple.
The Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes comes with a very complete instruction manual that provides a detailed discussion on how to install the transmitter batteries; use of the transmitter's built in charger for the Cyclone's 3.7 volt, 40 mAh internal rechargeable lithium polymer battery; and how to fly the Cyclone.
Note that the Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes uses infrared technology for the transmitter, same as for the indoor RC airplane Palm Z. For the purposes of this review, I will use the more common RC, for remote control, to describe operation of this RC model airplane.
Built in transmitter charger plugged into the Cyclone micro RC airplanes
The Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes takes about 15 minutes to fully charge, using a cord from the transmitter plugged into the bottom of the fuselage. The Cyclone can fly for up to 10 minutes on a single charge. Flight times depend on throttle use; more power equals shorter flight times.
The Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes is built of lightweight foam. But make no mistake. This is a very sophisticated design, with a carefully shaped wing/body section with an upward curve to the front that transitions to a gentle downward sweep at the wing/body trailing edge.
The landing legs, or landing gear, provide a very nose-high stance to allow for ground clearance of the propeller. This is just how the full scale Navy V-173 looked when parked on the ramp. This nose high stance is pretty much the same attitude the Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes will hold in level flight as well. Note also the ventral fin, at the bottom rear of the fuselage, is angled quite noticeably to induce a left turn, as is the bottom portion of the top vertical fin. This is all part of the engineering behind this remarkable micro RC airplanes, to ensure the effects of propeller torque are compensated to allow for straight flight.
The tiny electric motor on this micro RC airplanes is geared to a large, clear plastic propeller located in a middle cutout of the micro RC airplanes fuselage. The propeller produces an amazing amount of thrust, enough for the Havoc RC model airplane to actually take off from a smooth surface, with no need for a hand launch.
The rudder of this micro RC airplanes is controlled by a small coiled wire actuator acting on a tiny magnet in the rudder connector arm, thus no moving control rods or servos. The rudder will flop freely from side to side when the Cyclone is turned off. The rudder will quickly move from left to right using the right hand lever on the transmitter when power is on.
Flying the Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes model
The Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes has a two channel control system, using throttle and rudder. The overall design of the Cyclone RC model airplane provides remarkably stable flight, but with the ability for some rather interesting maneuvers when going to full power and experimenting with quick turns to the left and right.
Micro RC airplanes Cyclone and transmitter
No matter what attitude you might find yourself in, the Cyclone micro RC airplanes does a great job of righting itself to straight and level flight when controls are neutralized. With the very light weight of this micro RC airplanes model, there is no worry about damaging the model airplane with a crash or hard landing. Just pick it up and fly again. See more on how to fly RC here.
One item to keep in mind with this infrared transmitter system, as with the similar infrared control scheme of the Palm Z RC model airplane, is to keep the Cyclone micro RC airplanes fairly close to you during flight, and be absolutely certain to point the transmitter directly at the RC model airplane at all times. Of course, there is no worry of damage from model airplane crashes with these lightweight foam flyers.
Sometimes, the micro RC airplanes will get a bit too far away, and the IR signal is out of range. The Cyclone's micro RC airplanes electric motor will usually cut out in this scenario, and the RC model airplane plops down to the ground. The solution is to fly close in, just a few feet in front of you. No problem at all with the Havoc Cyclone.
Cyclone micro RC planes flies close in without problem
The instruction manual does a very good job at covering the launching, trimming and flying of the Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes. As this RC model airplane is just so unlike anything else you have flown, do take a moment to study the instructions. The Cyclone RC model airplane is remarkably stable, and can turn on a dime. See more of these unique aircraft at the E-Fest airplane show.
As there is no elevator to control nose position of this micro RC planes, one power setting will maintain level flight, usually about 60%. Increase power, and you will climb. Decrease power, and the RC model airplane will descend. Turning is accomplished with the rudder. One new aspect of flying this RC model airplane is the 45 degree nose high attitude of the Havoc Cyclone during level flight, pretty much the same attitude of the airplane sitting on the ground. It really is amazing.
One item to keep in mind is to consciously keep the throttle (left lever on the transmitter) at a high enough position to maintain your flight speed. The throttle lever is spring loaded to off (bottom position), and if you are not careful, you will find yourself easing off on the throttle during a long flight, with a resulting descent of the Havoc Cyclone RC model airplane.
Cyclone micro RC airplanes in flight, with normal 45 degree nose high attitude during level flight
In addition, as you reach the end of the battery charge of the Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes, the motor will slowly lose power. If you see the model losing transmitter coverage while within normal range or losing altitude while at full throttle setting, just land and recharge the flight battery.
Due to the special flight characteristics of the disc shaped wing/fuselage, the Havoc Cyclone micro RC airplanes can perform remarkable torque rolls, spiral takeoffs and landings, and even touch and go landings. You are free to experiment, as there is really no danger of causing damage from a crash of this lightweight RC model airplane.
The inherent stability of this micro RC airplanes with its disc shaped wing, at about a 60% power setting with rudder centered, puts the Cyclone right back to level flight.
Check out reviews of other ready to fly micro RC airplanes, such as the line from ParkZone aircraft, to include the ParkZone Cessna 210, ParkZone Ember, electric RC planes Aero Ace and the indoor RC airplane Palm Z.
The micro RC airplanes Cyclone
really is a ball to fly . . . give one a try now!
Micro RC Airplanes Cyclone