Additional Details
Specifications
Wing Span | 48 in
Overall Length | 36.5 in
Wing Area | 640 in2
Flying Weight | 36 oz
Wing Loading | 8.1 oz/ft2
Controls Required | 4-6 channel, R/E/A/A/T
Construction | Balsa / Ply
Category | Sport Electric Model
Includes
- Illustrated instruction manual | plans free construction method
- Hand selected laser-cut AAA balsa and hardwood stock
- Pre-bent wire landing gear
- Laser-cut PTEG windscreen
- Comprehensive hardware package
Required Electronics
- Brushless Motor | 350W (SUPA2814-8)
- Speed Control | 35A
- Propeller | 10×5 APC E
- Battery | LiPo 11.1V 2500 mAh (25C)
- Servos | Hitec HS-65HB (2 required) Hitec HS-82MG (2 required)
Required finishing items
- Wheels | 4 in. Foam Wheels (DAV5740)
- Covering film | 2 Rolls AeroLITE™
- CA Glue | Thin, Medium, and Thick Adhesives
Mark Nye (verified owner) –
The SkyBoy 600 was my second kit from Stevens Aeromodel. Like the first (Sky Buggy 300) and the Swift 100 which I have subsequently built, the kit and instructions were exceptional. The plane, which framed up quickly and easily, was a joy to build. I equipped the SkyBoy with the specified BL .10e motor and APC 10x5E prop but opted for the 45A Avian Smart ESC so I could receive engine and Smart battery telemetry through an AR637T receiver. Depending on how I fly, I get between 6.5 and 10 minutes on a 3S2200 battery before it is down to storage voltage. Maximum current draw is 32 amps. It is a very stable and forgiving slow flyer that can easily be flown by a beginner. A more advanced operator would have no problem keeping this plane within the confines of half of a soccer field, although I would not recommend flying from grass because the plane sits very low, and the aileron servos could be damaged. From a hard surface, the plane takes off and lands in five feet. It will never win any competitions, but it is still a fun acro flyer with a high pitch rate but low roll rate. You can even coax a knife edge out of it at top speed. The best aspect of the SkyBoy is its appearance. Every time I fly it, this plane attracts a lot of attention at the club. Especially when I announce that I am making a high speed pass, then fly by a walking speed.