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HOBBIES | Home » » PARKZONE EMBER 2 RTF | | | | | | WARNING:| CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs. |
| | | Description: | | As a member of ParkZone's groundbreaking family of RTF ultra micro aircraft, the Ember 2 boasts a remarkably compact design and slow-flying capabilities perfect for indoor fun (or outdoors on a calm day). Weighing less than an ounce, seasoned pilots will be able to handle this sleek micro flyer in small spaces with ease and confidence, while those new to micro will be given a unique RC experience. The Ember 2's exceptional SpektrumTM DSM2TM radio technology, which eliminates interference so multiple planes can fly at the same time, is paired with 3-channel capability to give you precise control. Meanwhile, the plane's light wing loading allows for the kind of slow flight you'll have to see to believe. | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 19.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 15.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 19.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 15.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.2 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 27 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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32 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 Ember2, crazy fun.May 28, 2010
By M.
"A moderate gamer"
Well, I decided to get my first "real" plane, so I went to the hobby store, and tried to decide between a Vapor and an Ember2, I bought the Ember2.
First thing you notice, this plane is LIGHT! The cells for it are around 1/2 inch wide, and about 1 1/2 inches long, the stock cells will give you around 8 or so minutes of flight time.
This plane is super easy to fly, I was able to do landings, takeoffs, and hand catches within an hour of owning it, but as other reviews have said, wind is this things enemy.
I have been flying the Ember2 for about 9 months now, and I have had to do some minor repairs, but it still looks almost new, and it flies better then ever. The only real damage you can do is actively flying it into something, with the power off though, it has very little momentum, and will do no damage (usually).
I have now upgraded to the Dx5e Spectrum dsm2 transmitter, and the Ember2 is a dream to fly on low rates. I generally fly with the control rods in the inner most holes, which gives you the most control authority.
Up near the top of this page, there is (or at least was) an option to buy the plane with two extra cells (batteries), I would get that, as those are Tenergy 130 cells (which I have 3 of), and with good throttle management, I have been able to fly around 18-20 minutes.
Hope this review helped!
14 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic Plane, buy nowJan 31, 2009
By Douglas Leppard
I have played with many RC airplanes and helicopters, both cheap toys and more expensive ones.
The Parkzone Ember 2 and Vapor are at the very top of my list. I love trying to fly, but on all of my previous planes I just didn't do well. I must admit I play at it and don't get super serious, just don't have much time.
But the Ember2 and Vapor made it possible to fly and be successful at it. Both of them are unbelievably easy to fly but are able to do some very great things.
THESE ARE NOT TOY LEVEL PLANES. I bought the Ember 2 then the Vapor. The Ember 2 flies faster and can take wind better than the Vapor. I have done loops with the Ember and all kinds of various maneuvers. It has a feel of a good airplane and not a toy.
The Vapor according to my scales weight 3/8 of a once and have a very small motor and servos to control this plane. It is a very responsive plane but also you can do loops and many other tricks. The Vapor can almost fly straight up, but not quite, but you can have it almost dead stop inches from the ground and then pour on the power and pull out of there.
The Vapor is a no wind airplane. I do fly it outside but there has to be no wind and even the slightest breeze makes flying hard. The Ember2 is its cousin and you can fly it in very minor breeze, it is best to fly in a no wind situation. Both planes have the same receiver, motor, battery and can use the same transmitter. Buy one with the transmitter then buy the other one in the Bind-N-Fly version which is cheaper and doesn't have the transmitter which you share with both planes.
These planes use the DSM2 technology for the transmitter/receiver. The planes learn which transmitter to listen to. I range is far, never gone far enough to get out of range.
These planes are RTF ready to fly out of the box.
As far as being tough. They can take a lot of abuse. I have crashed them often. But because they are so light they tend not to break. I have broken the Ember 2 because it goes faster and is heavier, but there are plenty of spare parts and easy to fix. The Vapor I broke the prop and got a $3 replacement which just screws on.
I can barely fly the Vapor inside my house, just really not enough room. But it flies outside great with no breeze. I did take it to work and flew it in a meeting room and then on a dare flew it down the middle of our large building, got quite the crowd.
So don't hesitate, buy it now!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great starter plane! (for indoor flying, that is)Mar 15, 2010
By P. Lemaster
Excellent plane. Much better than any Air Hog -type plane we've tried (even though the Aero Ace planes were pretty good, considering). We really wanted a gym flyer like the Vapor but also wanted some ability to fly it outside as well. Truth is, this is virtually impossible with this plane unless there's no breeze whatsoever. However, still an excellent flyer, given no wind and it's definitely faster than the Vapor and more airplane like in it's handling (the Vapor is pretty awesome in it's own right though).
We would recommend this plane to any parent/grandparent who wants to get their son/daughter/grandson/granddaughter a "REAL" flying R/C plane for the cheapest price possible. Don't waste your time or money on anything below this as we have already tried most of the Walmart/Target toys and would have easily paid for this one by now (maybe several times over).
As always, be sure to check out You Tube reviews as these are usually the best way to get a sense of how hard or easy these things are to fly.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Park flyer dreamDec 27, 2010
By Jim Lewis
I wanted a plane to fly on the front lawn. I really like this plane. It's super light and made really well. When motor is off it glides much better than I expected. Easy to fly if you have flown other planes. Fully RTF. Includes xmitter (not in pix). Highly recommended. Although intended for indoors, it works great outdoors in fully calm conditions.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Easy entry into RC planes, or fun refresher plane for a retreadSep 02, 2011
By UpstateSC
I built and flew RC planes years ago, with modest success. I never was a very competent pilot, but enjoyed it, anyway.
I've been trying to ease back in, and tried a few of the parkzone RTF or BNF micro planes.
I unboxed an Ember2 BNF this morning, bound it to my Spektrum DX6, and had it in the air within minutes.
The pronounced dihedral in the wing makes it stable, and capable of recovering from screw ups, and near disasters, provided you haven't totally screwed up the trim settings.
I was flying from a rough grassy field and rising off ground wasn't possible, but the plane has plenty of power to do so. Handlaunching is easy, although you'll need to be careful where you grasp the plane.
This is one plane a newbie could probably fly with success, PROVIDED you find a clear, open area of sufficient size clear of obstructions, and wait for a windless day.
The wind picked up while I was flying, still a modest breeze, but you could tell when the Ember2 was in a mild gust.....it more or less fluttered around like a leaf.
At times I found myself bringing the plane in to land, but once I was behind the windbreak of the treeline.....I said 'hell with it', powered back up, and went around a few more times.
The plane is tough, for what it is. Like mentioned, too light to do much damage if you cut the throttle.
I can't wait to find a suitable indoor (windless) space to fly it in, or another calm day. :)
I do have several other batteries that fit, the 120 mah Parkzone, and and a 150mah Eflite. If you search Amazon, you can get spare batteries much cheaper than the local hobby store, but, if you haven't yet, check your local hobby store! Many are now carrying parkzone parts. If you bang something up, you may get that needed part the same day. It's nice to be able to save money by buying RC stuff online, but your local hobby story can be a good source of help and information, as well as parts.
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