Hobbyking Bixler EPO 1400mm Review AKA skysurfer

A review and look at some of the mods I have made to my Bixler.

Total flight weight (without battery) 550g

2200mah - 185g
2800mah - 215g
5200mah - 354g

stickers - 16g

Can be purchased from Hobbyking see links below

KIT
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=16545&...

ARF
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=16544&...

RTF mode 2 (Throttle Left)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=16542&...

RTF mode 1 (Throttle right)
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=16543&...

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[Sura109]

A great review. Seeing your video I went out and ordered a Bixler ARF, a Zippy 2200, 6x4 prop etc. What economical charger do you recommend for the 2200 that I can order from HK?

[herishidesigns]

@Sura109 thats great, I'm glad I could help and I'm sure you'll love the Bixler, I use an iMax B6 charger, I'm sure there are better chargers but thats what I use cos it was cheap :-)

[Gembird75]

Hi! How much the wing spar dimensions? I would like replace the original for an stronger.

Thx.

[herishidesigns]

@Gembird75 Sorry I cant remember the size of it, however you wont break the standard one! it is more than strong enough

[herishidesigns]

@Gembird75 not sure off the top of my head, check out the forum at RCGroups searck Bixler Build, there are loads of tips there

[alexhydea]

What does the ubec do? Out of interest.

[herishidesigns]

@alexhydea it provides the voltage to the receiver, this is normally done ry the esc but when the esc's fail they stop sending power to the RX so an external BEC allows you to at least glide to a decent landing.

[herishidesigns]

@mayhem001boats not that I know of :-(

[mayhem001boats]

Can you buy the 'Bixler' in the UK?

[herishidesigns]

@justinspirational deffo get the external BEC I would recommend using separate batteries for the video and Motor, the video battery I use is a 1000mAh 3S if your motor and ESC can take a 4S then go for it.