3.4.7. Ikarus Viper 70/MS Composit Stinger 3
• Moderate to serious aerobatics capable
• Moderately inexpensive (retail ahout $250)
• About average durability
• Manufacturer in Germany
• 700-900 grams AUW, 750mm rotor diameter, 3-5s lipo
• Small, high headspeed, difficult to learn hovering
• Backyard flyer
3.4.8. Ikarus Viper 90/MS Composit Stinger 6
• Moderate to serious aerobatics capable
• Moderate (retail ahout $300)
• About average durability
• Manufacturer in Germany
• 1000-1200 grams AUW, 900mm rotor diameter, 3-5s lipo
• Medium, high headspeed, hard to learn hovering
• Backyard flyer
3.4.9. Feda Skylark/Century Hummingbird/GWS Dragonfly
• Trainer, but harder to learn (probably 50% harder than Corona)
• Inexpensive - $80 for bare heli kit
• Fairly durable, but rotor blades are stiffer? than Piccolo and are more easily destroyed.
• Manufacturer in Taiwan?. Parts availability is good.
• 280 grams AUW, 8 AAA cells
• Small, low headspeed, hard to learn hovering, but can be flown indoors
• Living room, Gym flyer
3.4.10. JR Voyager E
• Trainer/light aerobatics capable
• Expensive (retail about $400 incl. motor, cannot buy without motor)
• About average durability
• Manufacturer in Japan. Parts availability very good.
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