The Flex Innovations RV-8 60E G2 is a massive, yet lightweight airframe that offers an incredibly wide flight envelope. From beginners to experts, the RV-8 has something to offer everyone. Beautiful scale lines, clear canopy with pilot and a beautiful color scheme deliver a true-to-scale presence in the air and on the ground.
The Flex Design Team has incorporated valuable customer feedback and leveraged Flex Innovation’s relentless quest for the ultimate flying aircraft, resulting in the creation of the second-generation RV-8 60E. This latest model showcases a new level of performance and convenience, thanks to the addition of new features. Notable enhancements include an upgraded power system, updated Aura AFCS program, removable battery tray, fresh trim scheme, and the integration of traditional-style hinges on the tail control surfaces. Furthermore, the mold has been updated to significantly enhance fit and finish of the foam parts!
The finely tuned power system allows the RV-8 to fly large aerobatic maneuvers as well as basic 3D maneuvers in a very predictable and friendly manner. It offers a perfectly balanced air-frame design combined with the included Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System. The Aura 8 AFCS is today’s most sophisticated stabilization system, yielding an unmatched flying experience. Pilots will feel smooth, predictable and precise aircraft control without any interference to pilot inputs. The pre-programmed and installed Aura 8 works with any known transmitter and receiver and requires only a quick connection to your receiver to get you flying. Out of the box, the Aura is pre-programmed with 3 Flight Modes (Low Rate, Gyro Off – Low Rate, Gyro On – High Rate, Live-Wing, Gyro On) that gives you the option to choose how you want to fly.
The RV-8 structure is hollow on the inside and has plywood and carbon fiber in key locations. The innovative plywood sub-structure secures the power system to the wing tube and landing gear mount, making the motor run very smooth, even at high power. Because it is EPO foam, it remains TOUGH yet REPAIRABLE.
The RV-8 has an array of options, including floats for flying off water and a key chain camera mount for capturing that impressive in-flight footage. Don’t forget the night version, with internally mounted and pre-installed LEDs that make the airplane shine from the inside!
With hundreds of designs, World F3A and Free Style Champion Quique Somenzini has maximized the simplicity and practicality of the RV-8 design. It takes less than one-hour to assemble out of the box and remains quick to assemble at the field. It is easily transportable in size. In the air, the locked in feel, stability, precision, power and unprecedented maneuverability will make the RV-8 your favorite every-day aircraft.
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GREAT FEATURES INCLUDED!
- NEW Powerful 70 size 500Kv motor.
- NEW Genuine HobbyWing Skywalker 100A ESC
- Updated Aura 8 AFCS config
- Removable battery tray
- Pin hinges installed on tail control surfaces
- Better fit and finish of foam parts
- Ailerons and flaps connect to fuselage with single connection
- New Red scheme
- Updated Green and Orange schemes to reflect G2
- Scale lines and details to bring the majesty of scale looks with an unreal flying experience!
- Removable pilot to allow customization or easy replacement
- Less than 1 hour assembly time
- Innovative plywood sub-frame connects the motor securely to the fuselage while providing superior battery mounting and cooling
- Hollow EPO foam wing with internal wood and carbon fiber structure
- Two-piece wing for easy transportation and field assembly
- Light wing loading for easy handling
- Large flaps for stunning short take-offs and landings
- Large control surfaces for excellent maneuverability
- Huge top hatch for easy battery and equipment access
- Vortex generators for low speed control
- Scale navigation lights Installed
- 6061-T6 aluminum landing gear offers increased durability and scale appeal
- Six DS34 metal gear digital servos for ailerons, elevators, rudder, and flaps
- 17.5 x 7″ custom tooled Somenzini-Ribbe (SR) Prop for awesome grip at all speeds
- Float-ready air-frame for easy addition of optional floats
- Custom control horns for optimized throw and precision
- Ball links utilized on all for secure and precise control
- Rudder and elevator servos mounted in tail for precise control
- Factory applied trim schemes
- Accepts a wide range of batteries while offering a range of different performance levels
KEY FEATURES:
Aura 8 AFCS Pre-Programmed & Installed
Pin-Style hinges in tail surfaces
Removeable Battery Tray
NEW Potenza 70 500kV Motor
Float Ready Airframe
Factory Installed LEDs
Genuine HobbyWing Skywalker 100A ESC
Large Wing Flaps
RECOMMENDED COMPLETION ITEMS:
- 8+ Channel Computer Radio recommended
- Potenza Battery:4200 to 6200mAh 40C+ LiPo
- Serial Receiver (S.Bus, SRXL, XBus etc.)
OPTIONAL ITEMS:
- Float Set (includes Night LED Lights and Servo (Red Floats: FPM487016C, Green Floats: FPM357016, Orange Floats: FPM357016B)
- Custom 3D printed Keychain Camera Mount (FPM357017)
