Official Skynetic Bison XT STOL Discussion Thread

[gerbilstrom]

Any time now.. I have the page open too..just got all these bran new 6s packs from RCbattery.com and CNHL...so far I've bought 7 and I dont even have a 6s plane yet! That Eflite Carbon Cessna is really tempting..but I'm holding out for this one..I'm hoping its still nimble with a 5000 6s.. I do have 3300, 3700, 4000, 5000 all 40c and up. I have the FMS supercub and its about the same wingspan at 1700mm.the Bison is 1750mm..a 4000 4s is about the limit in the super cub..a 5000 6s is 1.5lbs..thats alot of battery.

[Atrix]

No word yet. I just refresh the product page once an hour and hope I will catch it when it goes on sale.

[Warlox]

So any word on this aircraft? Summer is almost over. I’m going to have to order skis

[BluesDragon]

does it come with floats or will that be an extra purchase ?

From the product page...

"The Bison XT's large inflatable all-terrain tires are perfect for grass, dirt or pavement. An optional float set with functional rudders is sold separately for pilots lucky enough to have a pond at their RC Club. Whether on land or lake, the Skynetic Bison XT is the perfect STOL for you!"

[Topshot19]

does it come with floats or will that be an extra purchase ?

[gerbilstrom]

What I heard from James is the shipping container is in the US somewhere..and very soon they will be arriving..thats all he knows and all the info we can get on the status of the Skynetic Bison.
I'm sure Motion RC has been doing this for many years and products get there when they get there..I think we are fortunate to get the info and ETA at all about this..

[Starck Mad]

Soooooo....anybody from MRC going to give us an update?

[T-CAT]

It really does look like it could be a ton a fun!

[gerbilstrom]

They've had this model in the works for a few years now..theres some pictures of fresh foam Bison fuselages on the racks in a production facility from 2019..this things gonna rock!! I have a good feeling about this model.. I fly at the beach and all around my area in Oregon..very cool places to fly STOL planes..can't wait to take this one to the beach and explore the full flight potential with those slats and flaps..and the gear..should be alot of fun

[T-CAT]

Im an impatient rc addict..thats really what it is..They did have Aug 30 posted for ship date the last few weeks...but things happen and I will live..I can wait..and sell some planes to make some space for this big stol plane.

It looks like an excellent aircraft and I hope I get the chance to see one in person when it does become in stock. I hope the delay in release means customers get an even more refined product. I'll gladly wait a bit longer if that means we get better value.

[gerbilstrom]

Im an impatient rc addict..thats really what it is..They did have Aug 30 posted for ship date the last few weeks...but things happen and I will live..I can wait..and sell some planes to make some space for this big stol plane.

[T-CAT]

I got on MRC website and opened up the chat window asking about the status of the Bison..the sales rep had to go find someone to ask, they came back with no idea at all..its like they forgot they had announced a shipping date from a few weeks ago..Im just frustrated its wasted my morning sitting by the computer ready to get this purchase done so I dont miss out!! This is really flakey of Motion if you ask me.more like something Hobby King is known for..

I know what I am about to say won't fix the situation and it won't get you the aircraft ordered, but it may be of help if you aren't aware of the feature on their website. They have a "Notify Me When Back In Stock" button near the Price of the product. When you click on that button, you can enter an email address that allows Motion RC to notify you when the product becomes in stock. I'm not sure if Motion plans to do a Pre-Order for this product, but if they don't, then that "Notify Me When Back In Stock" option can be an excellent way to stay aware of when the product comes in stock. I hope this at least helps a little bit.

[gerbilstrom]

I got on MRC website and opened up the chat window asking about the status of the Bison..the sales rep had to go find someone to ask, they came back with no idea at all..its like they forgot they had announced a shipping date from a few weeks ago..Im just frustrated its wasted my morning sitting by the computer ready to get this purchase done so I dont miss out!! This is really flakey of Motion if you ask me.more like something Hobby King is known for..

[Atrix]

So, is today the day? 🤔

[BluesDragon]

If you build it.. they will come

Yes.. they will come. They won't know why. They'll just get in their cars to go for a drive... with cash in hand. Not knowing where or why. They'll drive up to hobby shop and just hand over the cash. "What a beauty of a plane", they'll say. Then off into the field of flying they will go. Smiles from ear to ear. Oh yes, they will come. They will most definitely come.

[James]

What's it look like when on floats?

Not sure. I haven't gotten floats for it or seen pics with them yet

[Gilatrout]

We are getting close to release day gents! Atrix - grass or virtually any surface will not matter with the rugged landing gear and large inflatable tires. She's a bush plane for sure!

What's it look like when on floats?

[James]

We are getting close to release day gents! Atrix - grass or virtually any surface will not matter with the rugged landing gear and large inflatable tires. She's a bush plane for sure!

[Atrix]

I have had the Bison product page open on my phone since March. I better get one of this first shipment 😊

My hopes for this model, and hopes are all I have to go on without more videos, are:

• Easy take off and landing on park grass
• Easy low and slow flight carrying a 6S but with enough power to punch out into a steep, fast climb
• Durable landing gear and "window"

[Starck Mad]

Lol...Aros...had a girlfriend like that one time. Looks got her past a certain point but then I had to listen to her. Nope.

Draco is cool...but I am really looking forward to the Bison. You're in the know...can you tell us why no pre order?? I'm not upset about it or anything just kind of strange as Motion generally does pre orders...helps build the hype a bit. I think more flight vids would help too. I just hope they get enough of them. With my work schedule I don't have time or access to be hovering over a buy button. I'll have to wait to order after I get home.