Avios Grumman Albatross!

[Evoman]

I had been waiting for an RC model of the Albatross because I always found it to be a great seaplane design. However one of the main features I was hoping for it have was retracts so it could actually be flown off a runway just like the real deal.
So unless they come out with a retract add-on kit I have not interest in it.

[James]

You can't deny that Hobbyking has given us a couple of very cool planes in the C-130, and Albatross. I don't know who is making these calls over there, but in my opinion, their doing a better job at this than the Motion RC folks. Heck, I personally will get that Buffalo too if it ever goes on sale. I'm grateful, to be honest. I don't fault Motion for it. It's just a matter of taste. Their cool, for the most part, just isn't my cool. I do love the up and coming F-18 though. Honestly. No offense intended.

Best Regards
Woody

Never apologize for expressing your opinions Woodcock! This is definitely a good looking aircraft, and I am sure some of what we have coming in the future will be more "your cool". But happy to see so many great offerings from all over for all pilots to enjoy

[JohnVH]

The water rudder struggled to overcome the winds at times, but with the diff flipped on ... no problem! :cool:

The water rudder is on wrong, maybe thats the problem?

[Woodcock]

You can't deny that Hobbyking has given us a couple of very cool planes in the C-130, and Albatross. I don't know who is making these calls over there, but in my opinion, their doing a better job at this than the Motion RC folks. Heck, I personally will get that Buffalo too if it ever goes on sale. I'm grateful, to be honest. I don't fault Motion for it. It's just a matter of taste. Their cool, for the most part, just isn't my cool. I do love the up and coming F-18 though. Honestly. No offense intended.

Best Regards
Woody

[tab28682]

Did you ever own an Avios Sea Fury? I never got the C-130 but I was a very UNhappy Avios Sea Fury owner BUT I am excited about my Albatross arriving on Monday.

Nope. I gave that one a pass. Been a while since the early problematic Avios offerings. I like the C-130 a lot. The servos could be better, but everything works great on my model.

[Bajora]

Water Ops!

The real world Albatross is listed as being able to optimally operate in 4 foot seas, with more extreme seas of 8-10 feet possible but JATO required for takeoff.

It was not exactly calm this evening .. winds out of north at 8-10 maybe? But the Albatross handled the chop with no major issues. The reversing throttles and differential thrust feature definitely came in handy. The water rudder struggled to overcome the winds at times, but with the diff flipped on ... no problem! :cool:

[xviper]

I am a happy Avios C-130 owner and my Albatross is on the way!

Did you ever own an Avios Sea Fury? I never got the C-130 but I was a very UNhappy Avios Sea Fury owner BUT I am excited about my Albatross arriving on Monday.

[tab28682]

I am a happy Avios C-130 owner and my Albatross is on the way!

[Alpha]

Very gorgeous photos, as always, Bajora! Top notch, top notch!

[Bajora]

Thanks Adam!

[quitcherbitchen]

It sure looks good Jon.

[Bajora]

Maiden flights of ours off grass this AM ... we shot TONS of still photos of the session, Man oh man but this Albatross does fly nice ... and she looks GORGEOUS in the air! We yielded so many nice photos ... here are a few. The best ones will stay reserved for review in the magazine.

[lkruse]

NEW Avios Grumman Albatross!

Thanks for the fine video of the Albatros. After getting the HK ad via e-mail this morning, I watched your video. The result is mine should be here within the next 4-5 days!

Best regards,

Larry Kruse
Lawton, Oklahoma

[JamesonC]

Had fun with the reverse on my Tundra at Joe Nall many times. I remember specifically having my Tundra parked on the bank waiting for a pilot station, the gentleman in front of me took off and immediately had to land and his cub went up on the shore on the other side of the lake. I said "reverse the ESC and drive it home", he joked, "I wish"....then I proceeded to back off the shore, turn around and take off from the Pilot station. It's a fun option.

I had my Grand Tundra out at the Frosty Dog after you left and used the reverse ESC just for fun moving it around before I taxied out. I blew about 3 people's minds. It amazes me how many people still don't know about those ESCs.

[Woodcock]

Nice Charlie!

Woody

[OV10]

Thanx for the vid JVH..............This Albe will be the replacement of the Dynam PBY lost to the inferno.:Cool:
It will be the second HK ever owned. The first was the 1400 L-4 which was lost also to the flames:P

[JohnVH]

Click to order: https://goo.gl/aM6roP
My Maiden

[JohnVH]

Had fun with the reverse on my Tundra at Joe Nall many times. I remember specifically having my Tundra parked on the bank waiting for a pilot station, the gentleman in front of me took off and immediately had to land and his cub went up on the shore on the other side of the lake. I said "reverse the ESC and drive it home", he joked, "I wish"....then I proceeded to back off the shore, turn around and take off from the Pilot station. It's a fun option.

It is fun, every flight of my Albatross starts that way!! Except the grass field video.

[James]

I have the privilege of penning a review of this one for Model Aviation Magazine ... here are a few stills from the review in process:





The included reversing ESCs allow pilots to set up differential throttles AND also to switch the the motors into reverse rotation from the transmitter! Talk about the ultimate in on-the-water maneuverability!

Had fun with the reverse on my Tundra at Joe Nall many times. I remember specifically having my Tundra parked on the bank waiting for a pilot station, the gentleman in front of me took off and immediately had to land and his cub went up on the shore on the other side of the lake. I said "reverse the ESC and drive it home", he joked, "I wish"....then I proceeded to back off the shore, turn around and take off from the Pilot station. It's a fun option.

[handyman220]

Placed my order, it will be here next week! :) Really love the livery they chose.