Super PowerZ-200
Electric power glider
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Easy-to-assemble and relatively sturdy (as lightweight radio control planes go), the Super PowerZ is half-plane, half-glider. The instructions (also easy to follow) even suggest that you can turn off the power in mid-flight and let the plane act as a glider. Although that sounds a bit too much like tempting fate - we certainly wouldn't fancy watching our Super PowerZ disappear into the distance on the back of a thermal. A 1,000ft range is enough for anyone.
There are plenty of nice touches that make the Super PowerZ-200 stand out from its rivals. You launch it from one hand, while applying full-ish throttle with the other. And if the batteries in the plane are getting low during a flight, they will be automatically turned off so that only the rudder can be controlled, allowing you to land your Super PowerZ safely instead of scraping off a wall after losing power and control.
Speaking of crashing, we did have a little accident when we tested the Super PowerZ in quite a strong wind – a very stiff breeze, if you will. But that was our fault, as it says enough times in the instruction book that you shouldn't attempt flight in anything other than a breeze. The flag on the end of the (enormous) aerial on the radio control will tell you whether or not it's safe to fly.
You can only really fly the Super PowerZ in large open spaces, like a park or a field. Only then will you be able to get full value from what is a top-class flying device.
Easy-to-assemble and relatively sturdy (as lightweight radio control planes go), the Super PowerZ is half-plane, half-glider. The instructions (also easy to follow) even suggest that you can turn off the power in mid-flight and let the plane act as a glider. Although that sounds a bit too much like tempting fate - we certainly wouldn't fancy watching our Super PowerZ disappear into the distance on the back of a thermal. A 1,000ft range is enough for anyone.
There are plenty of nice touches that make the Super PowerZ-200 stand out from its rivals. You launch it from one hand, while applying full-ish throttle with the other. And if the batteries in the plane are getting low during a flight, they will be automatically turned off so that only the rudder can be controlled, allowing you to land your Super PowerZ safely instead of scraping off a wall after losing power and control.
Speaking of crashing, we did have a little accident when we tested the Super PowerZ in quite a strong wind – a very stiff breeze, if you will. But that was our fault, as it says enough times in the instruction book that you shouldn't attempt flight in anything other than a breeze. The flag on the end of the (enormous) aerial on the radio control will tell you whether or not it's safe to fly.
You can only really fly the Super PowerZ in large open spaces, like a park or a field. Only then will you be able to get full value from what is a top-class flying device.
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This product can only be delivered to addresses within the UK.
The product is despatched without any added packaging around it, so there is nothing to disguise what it is. Please bear this in mind if you intend to give it as a present!
Ships complete with:
- Two-channel FM digital proportional radio control system unit
- 6V Rechargeable battery pack
- AC Charger
- Instruction Manual
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Trainer & Speed Wings
The Super PowerZ-200 features ‘smart’ electronics for enhanced control and a flying range of up to 300 metres (1000ft).
Actual Speed: 25km/h, scale speed 400km/h!
Flight time is around 8-10 minutes on full power, up to 15 minutes with gentle use of power and gliding.
Spare parts available on 0800 169 4979 (UK).
The Super PowerZ-200 requires 8 x AA batteries for the control system unit (not supplied).
Click here to buy batteries for this product
Reviews
Press Reviews...
A timeless classic.The Daily Star - May '01
Visitor Reviews...
this thing is amazing if your goin to get an r/c plane definately get this its easy to put together and its so easy to fly but that doesn't mean its boring this is so much fun for £90 you cant go wrong get it now!!Kanwar, London - Dec '02
The PowerZ200 is a cool entry plane and I have a great time flying crashing and gluing it back together. I have modified the wing with 2 extra dihedral straps and it now bounces of trees and the ground and hey presto the wing didnt break... but the tail plane is now a gonna - well cant win all the time, its still a cool product though - hope they bring out an aerobatic one...Iain Harrison, East Yorkshire - Apr '03
This plane is excellent. Haven't crashed yet and if you fly in the right wind conditions, it is really fun. It's also good at gliding which is great for landing, but make sure you do use it in a big field - mine nearly went into traffic! If you are unsure about this plane, just get it, you will not be disappointed!Nigel, Bristol - May '01
What a brilliant little plane, I have never flown and decided to tempt fate with this little beauty. Unlike the rest, I waited for a calm day and set out to a large field where I launched my PowerZ into the slight breeze. It flew like a dream and I have been out everyday since then. Highly recommended for beginners.matt reed, bishops stortford - Feb '04
This is brilliant, if you fly it on a summer's evening the swalllows will chase it about the sky,which is nice if you like that sort of thing. Unfortunately if you do fly it in a strong wind it will go where it wants, as mine did dissapearing over some trees into a corn field, not to be found until it had been through the combine and pulped! Must get a new one, do you think they'll send me a free replacement?!!Daniel Brown, Mildenhall, Suffolk - Aug '01
Fly it for the first time yesterday. On the first attempt I released it with full throttle into the wind, the wind threw it up high. Then for some reason I decided to turn off throttle, it then did a back flip. All was ok though.
On the second attempt it got in the air well and climbed a treat. I kept at a certain height then the wind shot it down wind. I turned off the engine and decided to glide and steered it either side until I could no longer see it. Last time i saw it was it going about 30mph into a hedge.
But when i investigated the plane had landed a treat. More luck than judgement though.
Just get this plane its amazing!
Glenn, Southampton - May '01
Got the plane few days ago. Next day test flights but it kept to the left. Fixed that flew brilliantly. Took it out next day. Stiff breeze and once it got altitude the wind took it over some trees and out of sight. Crash landed in a field of sugarbeet. Haven't found it yet but will search again tomorrow. Any ideas for efficently searching for it? All in all brilliant but look at treetops for an idea of windspeed higher up. Max, Cork, Ireland - Jul '04
Only had the thing in the air for 6 mins before the wind caught it and sent it crashing into a tree top! Then spent the next 4 hours trying to get the thing down (got stuck about 70ft up). Even resorted to driving back home, picking up a load of nails and a hammer and smacking them into the tree in an attempt to make some steps to climb up. Unfortunately I'm not 14 any more (have you tried climbing a tree lately?) and gave up after the first 5 foot!
Back to plan A - throw branches at it until it either comes down in lots of small parts or as one severely damaged lump. Discovered I can't even throw any more without my arm hurting! What a flamin girl I've turned into - can't climb trees, can't throw for toffee. Anyway, I eventually hit it and down it came, minus propeller but apart from that pretty much undamaged.
The moral of the story - don't try to fly it in any wind whatsoever. Need a perfectly still day. Oh, and that field that you you thought was big enough - it isn't. Go and find one double the size!
Overall - great fun!PH, North Yorkshire - May '04
This is my first R/C plane. It is very easy to fly and keep in working order as long as you read the instruction manual and follow it - it tells you what to do when you've lost control of the plane and by following this I've crashed it loads of times and it hasn't broken anything! Great fun and perfect for beginner like myself as long as you follow the rules!Lee Walton, Brighton - Apr '04
On its first flight it was too windy, but stupidly I still decided to fly it. Got it in the air very easily, curved it round and flew it straight into a tree. Took a while to climb up and get it down! Put tape on the wing "hinges"- it'll save them from being ripped when it crashes!
Great fun though!Alex, London - Dec '03
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