FlyingWings Hornet Racing Wing

[dp106]

First time flying the Hornet in calm weather, what a great afternoons flying. Had 50 min of dvr footage to go through to try and get it down to a reasonable length :)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMj4BxlRi8c

[Gav]

nice one dp

Just back from my mini Hornet maiden.  Bit of trim to get level flight was all that was required really - bit of up elevator. Then an hour enjoying the calm weather between 2 - 3pm this afternoon, on a local flying field with a mate.
Perfect escapism!

I didn't try FPV although I had my goggs on standby.  I just flew it LOS to learn its characteristics at low n high speed.  I even plopped in one of my quad 4s 1300mAh lipo's to try -  yeah baby  ;D !

It's not total relaxed flying, but I knew it wouldn't be - very good fun though - keeps you focused and absorbed plus a decent flying time, if you take it easy on the throttle.

I will try and keep it one piece as long as possible.

[BlueFlyer]

Gav, does your hornet have the stock 12A ESC that comes with the deal, or did you get the kit only and put your own electronics in?

I'm just wondering if the stock setup will take 4S without releasing the magic smoke... because my hornet only has the super tiny and lightweight Eachine TX02 all-in-one cam/VTX I'm completely unable to get the CG far enough forward.... so I'm considering some larger LiPos (1000mah 3S) perhaps even a 4S LiPo.

[Gav]

Gav, does your hornet have the stock 12A ESC that comes with the deal, or did you get the kit only and put your own electronics in?

I'm just wondering if the stock setup will take 4S without releasing the magic smoke... because my hornet only has the super tiny and lightweight Eachine TX02 all-in-one cam/VTX I'm completely unable to get the CG far enough forward.... so I'm considering some larger LiPos (1000mah 3S) perhaps even a 4S LiPo.

Hi matey, I put my own electronics choice in. Bought just the kit and a 3s lipo from the shop.

20A littlebee esc (these work well on racing quads with hi kv motors)
1806 2700kv dys race edition motor.
12V regulator for the cam n vtx

3s great flew lovely and fast enough, 4s watch out as you can turn the plank into instant confetti with a dumb thumb moment at max throttle LoL. I've never done that in the past eh hem.

[dp106]

Good job the hornet is fairly robust...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDokAoe5nn0

I've added extra carbon to the top of mine but there are an increasing number of chunks coming out of the le. Watch the video and you'll get an idea why   :D

[Dillwhacker]

Thanks guys, I've had a sheet week and that's put a smile on my face.
:P

[Tufty]

Here's my latest addition mid build,to the flyingwings fleet!!
Looks like fun😀😀😀

[benitoculito]

First flight for mine today, went like a bullet !

https://postimg.org/image/kvalx9iep/

[KillerDave]

Last Friday, I bought a few bits from Flyingwings not least of which was a full Hornet kit.
By mid Saturday, I was board as I had no building to do.....  ;)
Here are my efforts...
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And the Hornet sits nicely with her big sister...  :D



Please excuse the state of my bench! Lol....

[Coyote]

Nice :)

[Toenee]

Snap, I have a pair of them....

[grizor]

Some flybys of my hornet & a hobbyking prime jet(plank jet)

Mine has a strobe on it!

https://gfycat.com/HonestWelloffHound

[Brucey]

You guys need a Vent to complete the set

[KillerDave]

You guys need a Vent to complete the set

I agree!  ;D

[BlueFlyer]

You guys need a Vent to complete the set

Well I have had an Evo in the past... so I guess I'd need the Vent to complete the set lol