2.4m RC- Free

A powered paraglider that’s fun for beginners as well as experts.

- Chris Barrett

SPECIFICATIONS

NAME: RC-Free MANUFACTURER: Hacker Motor USA/Para-RC (hackermotorusa.com) DISTRIBUTOR: Hacker Motor USA

TYPE: Paraglider WINGSPAN (FLAT): 112 in.

WINGSPAN (PROJECTED): 89 in. WING AREA: 2,235 sq. in. WEIGHT: 52 oz.

WING LOADING: 3.35 oz./sq. ft. MOTOR INCLUDED: Hacker A30-28S RADIO REQ’D: 4-channel PRICE: $599.99

GEAR USED

RADIO: Futaba T6 w/ R2006GS (futabarc.com), two Hacker Para-RC servos (included)

MOTOR: Hacker A30-28S brushless motor, Hacker X-40-SB-Pro speed control (both included)

BATTERY: FlightPower 3S 800mAh 30C LiPo  (flightpowerbatteries.com)

PROP: APC 10x5E (included)

HIGHLIGHTS

-Fun and easy to fly

-Quick setup

-Easy to transport 

-Definitely an eye-catcher

Known to be the simplest form of flying, powered paragliders require minimal equipment, are easy to operate, and are portable. The ability to take off in a very short distance, on flat ground, without wind is appealing. Combine that with an open, free feeling and it is understandable why full-size paragliding is enticing to so many. As with all types of aircraft, it is only natural to see it cross over into the RC world.