Volantex Phoenix 2400 RC E Glider - First Flight with a 4s Lipo 🇸🇮 

Hi, thank you. The motor can handle a 4s lipo without any issues. I would recommend you to upgrade the ESC as the stock one may fail at 4s (I still use the stock ESC though but in my ASW28, I upgraded the ESC to a 45amp one).

Cool, thanks 😊 Here's a short comparison: The P2400: better value, can't hold the speed (more air drag) as good as the Lentus, has a little better aileron authority, similar thermal gliding performance, doesn't look as good as the Lentus.

Thanks for the comparison. But that doesn't sound like the Lentus is much better than the Phoenix.

@@marcelrodrigo8656 The Lentus is still a foamy, the best foamy e-glider currently, but still just a foamy ...

I went through the same thought process. Bought the Phoenix 2400 then fairly soon got the Lentus when I became bored of its performance at high speed. Haven’t regretted it at all! Much faster and efficient overall, better looking, nicer sound, similar thermal ability. Only negative (apart from the cost) is it’s a little less forgiving at the stall; mine drops a wing if I’m not careful. I fly both models FPV.

Do you recommend it for beginners?

Thanks 😊 Yes, I always use flaps as ailerons. I agree, much better on 4s 👍

Hi! If you want to fly acro, 4s is great. For regular flying & gliding 3s is enough. So, I use both, 3s and 4s batteries. It depends on how I want to fly on a particular day. Thank you for watching and greetings from Slovenia.

@@AndrejSturm Thanks Andrej you are the best Pilot !

Thank you. I am using the stock propeller for both, 3s and 4s.

@@AndrejSturm numero dell'elica?

@@carlo8336 www.banggood.com/Volantex-ASW28-ASW-28-V2-Sloping-RC-Airplane-Spare-Parts-Propeller-1060-Blade-Full-Set-with-Spinner-p-1352352.html?cur_warehouse=CN&ID=6309317&rmmds=search

@@AndrejSturm il tuo motore qual'è il 1050kv, o 850kv?

MPX Solius is better.

I am using a regular 4in1 internal module. No issues with range.

Thanks. P2400: better value, can't hold the speed (more air drag) as good as the Lentus, has a little better aileron authority, similar thermal gliding performance, doesn't look as good as the Lentus.

I didn't (yet?), I changed it on my ASW28 though ... So, your ESC burned out or did you change it as a preventative measure? Will see, I hope that I am not risking too much ...

Yea, the original farts on 4s. I placed a 60a, i think even 50a will do.

... that's not good, I will have to upgrade then to be safe.

@@AndrejSturm Yep it did! Not as in burn up and catch fire though. It just was cutting out so I threw a HobbyKing 40A ESC in and all good now. 👍

That's good to hear, seems like the stock ESC has a good protection (overcurrent or overheating protection), so it protects itself and the BEC still works which enables you to safely land the plane.

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I think it's 1050kv but I am not sure.

@@AndrejSturm ok grazie

Yes

@@AndrejSturm Fine thanks. I bought the same model. The instructions say only LIPO 3S. You use 4S: do you use the same motor Brushless motor 4023/1050KV - ESC 40A - Propeller: 10x6 ? Isn't there a risk of burning everything?

@@AndrejSturm I forgot to ask you: if I want to increase the rate of climb, do I have to change the propeller?

Yes, it's a bit risky to use the stock ESC on a 4s lipo (I had no issues though). I am now using a stock motor/prop but an upgraded (more reliable) 40amp Aerostar ESC with reverse function so I can make the motor/prop spinning in reverse during flight to achieve intense braking (mostly for fun): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-B554SeAbJ_o.html If you want to use a 4s lipo I would recommend you to upgrade the ESC to a more reliable 60amp ESC to be on the safe side. The motor has no issue running on 4s with the stock prop, all you have to upgrade is the ESC. The plane is much more fun to fly with a 4s lipo.

@@AndrejSturm I understood everything. Thank you very much for the answers you gave me.