32in Sbach 342 Kit (8mm EPP)

Product Rating:

Product Review (submitted on April 2, 2014):

I consider myself and intermediate pilot, I'm not into 3D just sport flying,

Figured for the price I couldn't lose and I was right.

I have built many flat fomies from scratch but my situation won't allow it now so I picked up this little bird.

Assembly was very quick, pretty hard to screw up. Recommended CG is for 3D flying and I found I like it balanced on the Spar like most aircraft for sport flying.

Instructions are adequate for someone that is experienced but if this is your first time, take your time, put it all together dry, test fit and think it through and you will get it going quickly.

I did not use the landing gear as I fly in a pasture but they look like typical LG an after thought.

I used Welders glue and Hot glue to assemble. Overall you can't beat it for the price

I'm running:
2212-15 cheapo yellow motor
18 AMP ESC
Tower Pro 5G AND 9G servos
9x3.8 Slowfly prop with Prop saver (a must for pasture flying)
3S 500 MAH batteries
AUW came in at 10 OZ
Flight time is about 4 min. I like to quit with the batteries above 20%

It flies flat and level at 3/4 Throttle I may try a slightly more powerful motor if it does not weigh too much more.

I will order another when I kill this one, I have tore it up a bit with a failed first motor and ripped the nose off on the first flight but a little welders and 30 min and it was back in the air.

Typical EPP foam fast to repair and get flying again!

I like it!

My only complaint is the included wood parts are a tad brittle I soaked them in thin CA and they are holding up OK so far. - but remember what it costs :-)