FLEXJET SUPER PNP

[dribbe@gmail.com]

I notice that there is free shipping (con US) on pre-order sales. This doesn't affect me as I'm in Canada and you'll charge me shipping regardless. What I'm curious about is the current price (discounted). Will this price be the same when stock is available (after pre-order), since every plane on your site has a discounted price.

Hi,
I would expect we could do a similar discount or contribution toward shipping (aka $30 value). I suggest you contact us directly by phone 866 310 3539 ext 1 or at sales@flexinnovations.com.

Usually an address is needed and the shipping is quoted on a case by case basis.
Tell them David sent you.

We also have Canadian dealers with some import expertise. You could contact them and see if that works.


Best Regards,
David

[xviper]

I try to avoid RC Groups like the plague as much as possible and since he's posted here, he must be getting notifications of replies here. I'll just leave it as is. It's not that much of a deal breaker either way, however not answering tells me as much as if he did answer. Still not convinced this product will stay on my list. Same goes with several others in my area. We're all watching this plane and also any responses (or lack thereof) from Flex.

[bill34207]

I'm thinking maybe you should try asking this in the thread on RC Groups xviper. It's busier and has more participation from David.

[xviper]

I notice that there is free shipping (con US) on pre-order sales. This doesn't affect me as I'm in Canada and you'll charge me shipping regardless. What I'm curious about is the current price (discounted). Will this price be the same when stock is available (after pre-order), since every plane on your site has a discounted price.

[dribbe@gmail.com]

Thanks Pat... Worked out good to announcement and the AEF.... Now if we could just teach Seth to fly properly... lol

David

[crxmanpat]

Welcome to the forum David! It was good to see you guys at AEF last weekend, and the Flexjet flew awesome! Can't wait to get mine.

[dribbe@gmail.com]

Hi Guys,

I am new to this forum. Good to see the discussion on the FlexJet.
On the Aura flight controller, it is great to be able deliver a professionally tuned aircraft to pilots... even those who do not know how to program or setup a plane well.
As we have said elsewhere, the Jet is setup with modest gains, no where near the limits, and it feels very natural (kind of like a mid size turbine jet).
The short takeoffs were not near full up... maybe just over half, it has a lot of rotation power. The power system engineering allows great (and effient) thrust through a very wide speed range. Of course it is relatively light.

Anyway, thanks for the interest. Overall, we are very pleased with how the FlexJet has been received.

Best Regards,
David

https://www.flexinnovations.com

[jonesjj3]

I have flown Flex products in the past and they are great, I have flown for the last 40 + yrs and started playing with stabilizers the past few yrs, not because I ever needed them but to try and reduce the pilot work load, especially on WINDY days, it is a lot of fun and does make the smaller ships fly bigger. I am hovering over the pre order button.

[Robert Belluomini]

What really sets the A8 apart is how unobtrusive it is. You dont even know its on, but the model just locks in and flies big

[GPJ]

I ordered an Orange jet ..... It was between getting a FlexJet and another F-14 (I have 2 spare boxed F-14's already) ..... F-14 is my Unicorn ..... but the FlexJet really filled the tick boxes when it came down to it ..... very impressive and I love the scheme of the Orange as well as the size...

[wolpertinger]

The Aura 8 is more than just a gyro, it a Flight Control System that had incredible capabilities. It features 8 Outputs, mixes, multiple different model type setups, the ability to stabilze vector nozzles and much more. It can expand the capabilties of a basic TX like no other system and it unobtrusive in flying the model. All programming is done in the A8 so all you need to do is feed the A8 a serial signal assign a couple of switches and your ready to fly the FlexJet. I run the A8 in all my jets and love it!

Robert, how is the A8 in comparison to the Cortex?

[crxmanpat]

Well, my company keeps giving me all this money, and I have to spend it somehow. :)

[Bajora]

Well, I just couldn't help myself. Just pre-ordered the Orange scheme. :Silly:

Well my friend, you almost made it eight hours ... from the post where you said you'd have to hold off ordering until you pulled the trigger. I give you credit. Haha

I ordered mine the first day I saw it debut. NO self control here at all.

[xviper]

The Aura 8 is more than just a gyro, it a Flight Control System that had incredible capabilities. It features 8 Outputs, mixes, multiple different model type setups, the ability to stabilze vector nozzles and much more. It can expand the capabilties of a basic TX like no other system and it unobtrusive in flying the model. All programming is done in the A8 so all you need to do is feed the A8 a serial signal assign a couple of switches and your ready to fly the FlexJet. I run the A8 in all my jets and love it!

I missed this aspect of the FlexJet. This might add a bit more to the value of the product, but I still have to scratch my head hard at $529.00US a copy. If our dollar ever took a leap (not likely), I'd get one.

[bill34207]

What is that saying? "Temptation, get thee behind me... and push." :P

[Robert Belluomini]

The Aura 8 is more than just a gyro, it a Flight Control System that had incredible capabilities. It features 8 Outputs, mixes, multiple different model type setups, the ability to stabilze vector nozzles and much more. It can expand the capabilties of a basic TX like no other system and it unobtrusive in flying the model. All programming is done in the A8 so all you need to do is feed the A8 a serial signal assign a couple of switches and your ready to fly the FlexJet. I run the A8 in all my jets and love it!

[crxmanpat]

Well, I just couldn't help myself. Just pre-ordered the Orange scheme. :Silly:

[xviper]

It would have to fly significantly better than the Avanti or Stinger for me to likely feel comfortable with the price point. It no doubt looks to fly great, but is it that much nicer than the Avanti or Stinger.

In those videos, it shows the FlexJet with an incredibly short take off run, both on pavement and on grass. I've never seen that short a take off with either my Avanti S or Stinger 90. Admittedly, I've never tried to take off from a dead stop with near full elevator deflection like we saw in the Flex video. That short take off and slow flying ability has me taking a second and third look.

[crxmanpat]

I also watched Seth and David fly this at the Arizona Electric Festival last weekend and was very impressed. But since I had just sprung for the F-4 pre-order, and had to replace my A-10 that I crashed on Sunday, I'm holding off pre-ordering this. If Project Foil is not released soon and depletes my bank account again, I may get one of these once they are in stock. Looks a lot like a T-50 too. If I get one I may paint it up like this.

[T-CAT]

Agreed. That’s one reason I’m hesitant to purchase at the current price. We’ll see though. A Kit Plus price would still likely be a bit high, but would make it more manageable when someone has the power system to install.

It would have to fly significantly better than the Avanti or Stinger for me to likely feel comfortable with the price point. It no doubt looks to fly great, but is it that much nicer than the Avanti or Stinger. The Avanti comes with lights, trailing links, gear doors still, plentiful battery space, fits the same batteries, a good power system, a stable aircraft in just about an maneuver, and can be purchased for $329 PNP or $250 currently for Kit Plus. That is VERY difficult to compete with. It may not come with a gyro like this FlexJet but that is never a determinate for me to purchase a plane, let alone a sport jet.