Flyzone Calypso Brushless Glider Receiver-Ready

Smooth and forgiving, the Calypso excels as a first electric sailplane. Ailerons are included for enjoying a wide envelope of soaring performance, and by adding optional flaps, experienced glider pilots can move up to more advanced thermal chasing. Assembly is easy and fast €“ there€s no gluing to do, and the only tool needed is a screwdriver. The included powerful brushless motor, ESC and micro servos are already pre-installed, getting you into the air that much quicker. The Calypso Receiver-Ready offers you the flexibility to install your choice of receiver and battery.

 

Features:

• Easy hand launch
• The Calypso€s landing wheel and tail skid plates allow for both grass and runway landings
• Two-piece wing assembles quickly and removes easily for transport
• Tail attaches and aligns by tightening just one screw
• Large on-board compartment with magnetic hatch accepts a variety of batteries
• Wing includes independent aileron servos for mixing potential
• Bright, high-contrast trim scheme is easy to track at high altitudes
• Factory-installed 28-30-1300kV brushless outrunner motor

 

Specifications:

• Wingspan: 73 in (1855 mm)
• Wing Area: 526 sq in (33.9 sq dm)
• Wing Loading: 9 oz/sq ft (24 g/sq dm)
• Length: 47 in (1195 mm)
• RTF Weight: 29-31 oz (820-880 g)

 

Requires:

• 4-5 channel transmitter and receiver
• 1V 1300mAh LiPo battery
• LiPo charger

 

Optional flaps: FLZA6008

For optional flap installation you must upgrade to a minimum 5-channel radio system and purchase the following items:

• Two Flap Servos (FLZA6013)
• One Flap Linkage Set (FLZA6008)
• One Y-Harness for Flap Servos (FUTM4130)
• Two 6" (150mm) Servo Wire Extensions (HCAM2000)

 

Also Available:

In addition to the RTF version, the Calypso is available in Ready-to-Fly (FLZA3000) and Transmitter-Ready (FLZA3002) versions. Both come with a factory-installed brushless power system. There is also an Almost Ready-to-Fly (FLZA3006) version for those who want to equip the Calypso with their choice of radio and motor.