Bixler 1.1: Excellent Beginner Plane

The humble Bixler has been around for a long time and it’s no doubt helped tens of thousands of people to take to the skies and the newly released Bixler 1.1 is no exception to that.

The humble Bixler has been around for a long time and it’s no doubt helped tens of thousands of people to take to the skies and the newly released Bixler 1.1 is no exception to that.

Lithium polymer batteries or LIPO batteries as we describe them, are a member of the lithium-ion battery chemistry family.

Here are some useful tips to always remember to use in your workshop.

Commonly, the saying goes ‘you can never have too many batteries’ and for the most part, that is true.

Learning to Fly RC can be daunting and many of us struggle with landings.

Safety is paramount. It’s definitely not something that you should neglect. The consequences of not taking safety seriously can be deadly and this has been the case on numerous occasions.

The flying RC aircraft comes with some inherent risk. In actual fact, everything we do comes with some level of risk that we intentionally manage and mitigate.
The hobby has many things that we should do and just as many things that we should not do.
Choosing the right LiPo battery can dramatically affect the balance, handling, flight time, and performance of a 1100mm RC warbird. We tested multiple Turnigy 2200mAh and 3300mAh 3S and 4S battery packs to compare fitment, weight, center of gravity, flight characteristics, and even that signature warbird howl.
Looking for the best 4S 1500–1800mAh LiPo for budget freestyle? Compare real HobbyKing picks by weight, punch, discharge, and who each pack actually suits.