E-Flite Radian XL Maiden

[Grossman56]

Hey Lauren, before you unload that land, think, airfield!!!!!!!
Ewww!!
It's easy to see who he was in hindsight, one of our members had a stinking suspicion and when he found the evidence on the other forum, in which he used "KJD" and signed the bottom of the post "Konrad" then we knew for sure.
Aros actually read about one sentence and said that was enough for him. Anyway, on to bigger and better things. I actually saw a glider like yours fly yesterday while we were at the Fly In in Riverton Wy., sweet plane, I can see why you like them. Here in Windy Wyoming, I've often thought that a glider would be a natural.
Of course, we got hit with major gusts last night and we're picking up the tree branches today, didn't see any left over pieces of gliders that surely would have been there if someone was up at the time.

Grossman56

[Flygirl]

The name "Konrad" rings a bell but he was so inconsequential I never paid much attention to him. So, he got banned before, huh? This iteration just seemed "odd" and just plain irritating. I guess we know why now. Glad you caught it. I was trying my best to be polite but people like that just brings the worst out in me. I mean, why would any sane person trash the heck out of a plane, then the next day say he better get one while there's still season left? I'd love to sit in one of his shrink sessions.
Lauren, nice, genuine people are generally trusting and can be "fooled". Doesn't mean you're naive. Look at me. I'm pretty crotchety, usually skeptical and hesitate to "fall for it", but he got me for a few days there, until there was just something "off" about him.

Thanks Vipe.... Now if I can only unload that resort land in Arizona that turned out to be desert scrub brush. ;)

[OV10]

We had absolute confirmation when he posted his name at the bottom of a post on another forum, so we have no doubt as to who it was.

Grossman56

:angel: ;)

[Grossman56]

We had absolute confirmation when he posted his name at the bottom of a post on another forum, so we have no doubt as to who it was.

Grossman56

[farmflyer]

I thought it might be him but didn't want to accuse someone. The way the post were structured seemed familiar but the wording was different. I'm glad the moderators are alert and staying on top of things. Thanks for keeping this a productive forum.

[xviper]

The name "Konrad" rings a bell but he was so inconsequential I never paid much attention to him. So, he got banned before, huh? This iteration just seemed "odd" and just plain irritating. I guess we know why now. Glad you caught it. I was trying my best to be polite but people like that just brings the worst out in me. I mean, why would any sane person trash the heck out of a plane, then the next day say he better get one while there's still season left? I'd love to sit in one of his shrink sessions.
Lauren, nice, genuine people are generally trusting and can be "fooled". Doesn't mean you're naive. Look at me. I'm pretty crotchety, usually skeptical and hesitate to "fall for it", but he got me for a few days there, until there was just something "off" about him.

[Flygirl]

Of course, we all know that KJD was just our friend Konrad, so he was banned.....again.
If anyone suspects that he is trying to sneak back in, please don't hesitate in getting in touch with either me, Doc or Aros and we'll take immediate action

Grossman56

I got fooled.... But then I'm about as naive as they come.

[Grossman56]

Of course, we all know that KJD was just our friend Konrad, so he was banned.....again.
If anyone suspects that he is trying to sneak back in, please don't hesitate in getting in touch with either me, Doc or Aros and we'll take immediate action

Grossman56

[KJD]

Thank you for letting us know.

Wow, almost two months away for the next batch. So we should get them while we can and still have a few weeks of thermals.

[Tom]

We will not need to add this to the Radian XL page. It looks like the manufacturer is not expecting more until very late August. I'm guessing this is due to the manufacturing problem. The new ones will be correct. We have a couple left in stock which need to be addressed.

[KJD]

Will Motion RC be adding these Addendum's (Service Bulletins) to the sales front page “Quick Links”, so that perspective buyers can ascertain these and future performance and quality issues for themselves? Or is this the sole responsibility of the importer? Do the SB's call out a serial number range, or production range of effected dates? Or is this solely done with stickers On the Box UPC bar code?

So in the future we will need to cut out a file away the UPC bar code to validate any warranty issue should any future product fail. The problem appears to be so severe that Horizon will not honor any warranty claims for their issue that the customer doesn't fix.

[Flygirl]

Bummer!!!! Thanks for the heads up.

[Tom]

Bulletin 2

[Tom]

Everyone - If you received your Radian XL in June or Early July - please read the following bulletins from the manufacturer:

[xviper]

Ouch!!! A mid air! Fixable??

You're putting a 3 blade on it? Folding?

Yes, it's fixable and I think he's already got it repaired but we don't fly at his field very often so will only hear of it through my buddy (his bro-in-law). It was those two who had the mishap. My buddy feels really awful about it, too. Nevertheless, the guy has a new fuse on order as he really likes the plane and he eventually wants a pristine model. He's also ordered all the power upgrade stuff that I've got on mine.
It was the strangest occurrence. I heard this "OH, CRAP!", looked up and saw this tail-less XL spiraling slowly to the ground (was even over the runway). It went WHOOOP! Then I looked up again and here comes the complete tail section gently fluttering to the ground. It seemed to take forever to touch down. My buddy's XL had a slight dent on one of the wings where it cut through the other plane's tail.
Yes, I already have a 3-bladed yoke, prop holder and spinner from another busted plane. I just needed the blades. I get them from Esprit Model. I'm going with Aeronaut folding 12X5. The stock prop on the upgraded power system comes down with motor and ESC just "warmish" so I think it'll handle the 3-blade.

[Flygirl]

I can now report that my XL with the stated motor/ESC upgrade performs extremely well. It moves along like the original Radian did, maybe better. It will climb at steep angles into the wind without any hesitation. It just goes. I think when I get my 3-blade, it'll go even better. I'll try to get a video soon to show the extra thrust this plane has.
We had 3 XLs at the field today but unfortunately, 2 of them got into a mid-air and 1 got it's tail sliced off. The nose broke when the plane hit the ground. I wasn't able to get any videos of the group flight, which was supposed to be right after the collision flight. Nevertheless, here's a photo from yesterday of 2 of our XLs flying in formation.

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Ouch!!! A mid air! Fixable??

You're putting a 3 blade on it? Folding?

[Flygirl]

Sweeet! Did you get the recommended 3200 lipo? Eflite? Kinexis? or other brand?

Hi CZ! Got the recommended EFlite battery but it flies well with a 3s 2200 all the way forward too and I have a ton of those!

[xviper]

I dug into my parts bin and found these:

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__32819__Turnigy_GliderDrive_SK3_Competition_Series_3858_4_6_1120kv.html

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__28369__HobbyKing_YEP_60A_2_6S_SBEC_Brushless_Speed_Controller.html?strSearch=yep%2060

http://www.espritmodel.com/aeronaut-3blade-spinners-for-folding-propellers.aspx

I've ordered a set of 12X5 folding blades for it. For now, I'll fly it with the stock prop. I'll be running a 2200mah, 4s Admiral. Will give it a go in a couple of days.

Of the 4 XLs we bought, 2 have been flown several times, the 3rd maidened today - owner loves it. The 4th will maiden tomorrow.

I can now report that my XL with the stated motor/ESC upgrade performs extremely well. It moves along like the original Radian did, maybe better. It will climb at steep angles into the wind without any hesitation. It just goes. I think when I get my 3-blade, it'll go even better. I'll try to get a video soon to show the extra thrust this plane has.
We had 3 XLs at the field today but unfortunately, 2 of them got into a mid-air and 1 got it's tail sliced off. The nose broke when the plane hit the ground. I wasn't able to get any videos of the group flight, which was supposed to be right after the collision flight. Nevertheless, here's a photo from yesterday of 2 of our XLs flying in formation.

[dkalwishky]

Sweeet! Did you get the recommended 3200 lipo? Eflite? Kinexis? or other brand?

I'm using some 3S 3300mAh batteries that I already had.

[xviper]

Sweeet! Did you get the recommended 3200 lipo? Eflite? Kinexis? or other brand?

I've flown mine with both 2200mah, 3s Admirals and 3300mah, 3s Great Hobbies brand. Both performed well. The brand really doesn't matter as long as it has sufficient "C" rating and for this plane anything 30C or more will be fine. The higher the "C", generally the more it weighs. A high "C" rated 3200mah (eg, heavy duty Turnigy blue) may be hard to balance the plane. My 3300 is as far back as it will go without carving out foam and it's still a little nose heavy. Fortunately, this plane can handled it.
I've upgraded to a 4 cell system (see my previous post for battery).