Durafly Zephyr

[ChasCS]

I could see myself having fun with this kind of airplane model!

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/...roduct=22702&gclid=CJvP_df54rcCFU_ZQgodyRQAVg

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btqha8UXNiI"]DURAFLY ZEPHYR V-70 MAIDEN FLIGHT EDF GLIDER UK ENGLAND - YouTube[/ame]
Definitely looks fun to fly.

Chas

 

[frickenjoey]

So do you cut and paste your "signature block" everytime? I guess it could be fun but a bit slow for my taste.

 

[ChasCS]

Not always

Some days I forget to add it... Smile

Still liking this glider...

Chas

 

[jk6672]

Ya I like it and wish they sold as kit, I've got two 70mm power systems and one looking for a home in the future when I finish my Vamp

 

[ChasCS]

If you have a motor you'd prefer to use, couldn't you make a transfer?
Sometimes a little modification may be necessary, but that's all good too.
Remember this is actually a glider, I think that you can cut power to the motor and still fly it.

Chas

 

[jk6672]

If you have a motor you'd prefer to use, couldn't you make a transfer?

Yeah, it wouldn't be a problem. I just would hate to waste the extra funds on a fan/motor I'd never use that comes with it.

 

[ChasCS]

Optimal setup

After listening to the description, it sounds like a lot of testing and development went into the present model as it is. A light motor is needed to keep it's operation at it's very best.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKNy6aP3gCU"]HobbyKing Daily - Durafly Zephyr V70 EDF Glider - YouTube[/ame]

I'm sure there are other equally interesting models that your motor would be more suited for. There are certainly very many to choose from.

Good luck finding something you'd enjoy operating.

The price for this model is certainly tempting for me as well.

Chas

 

[ChasCS]

Here are the other Zephyr

Watching this great flying video, makes me really desire a Zephyr...

Five Friends Flying Fun
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DIjHMABM7g"]Five Zephyrs flying in formation - YouTube[/ame]


Whoops, we hate to see this happen, but he got it sorted out...

Zephyr Rescue
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4beOPfRY6L4"]RC Drone Rescued By Real Helicopter!!! - YouTube[/ame]

Chas

 

[ChasCS]

Yeah, it wouldn't be a problem. I just would hate to waste the extra funds on a fan/motor I'd never use that comes with it.

Well, perhaps just try and find a model for your extra motor?
By changing up the fan to a higher blade count, seems can significantly improve its sound of the model flying. But at a higher battery use.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-OLlXr-3TE"]DURAFLY ZEPHYR V70 - 10 BLADE FAN ON 3S - YouTube[/ame]

Here's another couple of awesome examples to show that significant difference...
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvWGDk1htjw"]5 Blade Vs Change Sun 10 Blade SOUND UPGRADE - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfHcsUk95fc"]Zephyr V70 the Amazing Sound! - YouTube[/ame]

Chas

 

[jk6672]

Yeah, I've done that. I have a 10 blade Cyclone fan in my Vampire and what a difference in sound, I can't comment on performance yet but the new fan and motor puts out 1600+ watts @77amps. (Double stock setup)