An Intermediate trainer that transitions to an 4-channel aircraft as your skills grow. |  |
 This airplane is "Receiver Ready" meaning the required transmitter and receiver are not included with the kit. If you would like the transmitter and receiver included, please order the ready-to-fly version: ERC2200.
43-3/4 in. wingspan, 29-1/2 in. long, 291 sq. in. wing area, 26 oz. flying weight. The Piper J-5 is tough; its EPO foam construction can take a lot of abuse and keep on going. The generous wing area and high lift airfoil combine to make an easy to fly airplane that includes the bonus of great scale looks. As a result, you can finally learn to fly with a real looking airplane that is modeled after an authentic full-scale Piper J-5. The scale details include a main landing gear that is an actual shock-absorbing unit with real rubber tires, plus the tailwheel is steerable and also scale in appearance. The scale engine detail brings the airplane to life and the working navigation lights complete the package.
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The J-5 makes for a great first airplane if you have an experienced pilot who can help you get started. Scale looks are great but even better news is that the J-5 flies like a real trainer. It accomplishes this with the unique dual-dihedral system that starts by training you to fly on 3-channels with rudder, elevator and throttle. The photo-illustrated instruction manual shows you how to set the proper wing dihedral by securing the wing struts in the beginner position. In the 3-channel setting, the control of the airplane is with rudder and elevator on the right stick and throttle on the left stick. Once you're comfortable flying with 3-channels, you'll be ready to move up to 4-channels and the J-5 can grow with your skill level. All you have to do is follow the instructions that show you how to reduce the wing dihedral, plug in the Y-connector for the aileron channel, and cut the ailerons free. Then you'll be ready to fly the J-5 with 4-channels and can start learning how to do aerobatics, slips, rolls and other advanced maneuvers.
Piper J-5 Trainer Receiver Ready Airplane Features:
- Outrunner brushless motor
- Brushless ESC
- 4-9g Servos
- 2-Cell 1600mAh Lipo battery and charger
- LED Navigation lights
- Scale landing gear with suspension
- Scale steerable tailwheel
- Scale motor detail
Technical Specifications:
- Wingspan: 43-3/4 in.(1111mm)
- Length: 29-1/2 in.(749mm)
- Wing Area: 291 sq. in.(18.77 dm2)
- Flying Weight: 26 oz.(737g)
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Get yourself a simulator and practice before you put the J5 in the air.Don't think you just going to take it out of the box and fly it.Get your self a CHAMP and practice and develop a little bit of your control skills.What I love about this plane is that as a beginner you are going to crash many times and this plane can take a beating and still you can glue it together and have it ready to fly again without spending money on extra parts. (Except propellers, you will need a good supply of them) After twenty million crashes, I could say now, that I am having such a great thrill flying this plane. Love it!!!!
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The screws with the plane are poor quality, HL did send me extras when I called. It had a defective wing, again HL sent a new one. As a "trainer" in 3 ch configuration, I think it is a poor flyer. Switched to 4 ch, regular wing set-up and found it to be "twitchy". CG seemed correct as done on a CG machine, but something was not right. Added a full oz in the cowl to make it fairly nose heavy and added a LOT of elevator travel and now it is a fun plane. Tons of power, wants to torque roll on takeoff. Slow throttle advance with a bit-o-rudder helps a lot. BTW, use a piece of thin ply and CA it into the landing gear slot to strengthen it, pops out too easy if you don't. Side note, both wings have the lights reversed, red is on the right and green on the left, :-))
I worked on the plane, off and on, for 4 months before I got the thing to fly well. Now it is one of the 1st I want to fly. Best thing is customer service! When I called the folks there were really interested in getting my plane right and me happy! Good job on that HL!
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I received my RXR J5 for Christmas. I really like the scale looks, and detail on this model. It came neatly packaged and well protected. Even though I didn’t need a charger one is included along with the battery. A few things that I wasn’t impressed with were the screws supplied in the hardware. They are very hard to drive and I had to buy new screwdrivers that fit the head better. Even the supplied screwdriver is a total waste just plan on tossing it. Looking back it might have been advantageous to drill the holes out with a properly sized bit making the screws easier to drive. It also took a little time to figure out the mounting of the ESC because mine was just thrown into the fuselage and there are no instructions on how to arrange it and the motor leads are not very long. Which leads to another point there is little extra room in this bird, don’t plan on using larger batteries then supplied. My kit did not have an instruction manual, I had to download one from the from the Hobby-Lobby web site. I do find the airplane a pleasure to fly and it’s pretty sporty set up with ailerons and the low dihedral. Overall I’m pleased with the plane and would buy again.
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J-5 Piper Cub FAQ
Q: I purchased a J-5 Piper cub and the nut on the screw for the propeller fell off.
A: Use Part Number: HLRE410
Q: My J-5's lower strut mount popped off during flight. How do I fix it?
A: A little 5min epoxy will secure it to the fuse.
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