| Hardware | Comments | |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Powered glider | |
| Source: | HobbyKing | |
| Material: | EPO foam | |
| Wingspan: | 1500 mm | |
| Length: | 963 mm | |
| Take off weight: | 760 g | |
| Controls: | Ailerons, Elevator, Throttle, Rudder, Flaps | |
| Receiver: | ELRS. Radiomaster ER8GV | Firmware version 3.3.0 |
| ESC: | 20A | |
| Motors: | 2620-1300KV Brushless Outrunner | |
| Battery: | 3S LiPo. 2200mAH | |
| Propeller: | 7 X 5 | |
| HD Camera: | RunCam 2 4K | |
| FPV Camera | N/A | |
| Landing gear | None. Plastic protector for skid landings |
The old Bixler 2 is getting a bit scraped & scratched now, the fuselage has a small twist in it, the cockpit cover (now a camera mount) is held on with an elastic band, but it still flies very well.
In April 2023 I took a day out to Rossglass Beach in County Down for a bit of flying.
There is some video footage from the onboard RunCam 2 4K camera in the gallery.
The H-King Bixler 2 took about 2 hours build time. This was split over 2 evenings (4th & 6th July 2021).
The maiden flight was on the 8th of July. I am very impressed with how well the Bixler 2 flies. I did manage to land in a tree a couple of times and even managed to hit the windsock pole.
Here are some videos of the maiden flight and one of the other flights that day:
There are more videos on the ColinsRadioControl YouTube channel.