Here are the details of the Flyzone Sensie starter kit.
After watching and taking advice from club members I decided to buy a High Wing Trainer which is sold under four different names. This one is a “Sensie” of foam construction with a tricycle undercarriage. It comes RTF except for fitting the RX receiver. It also has a Giro module pre-wired. This my instructor Mike Seale advised me to take out of circuit because it may interfere with dual training, but may be useful when able to fly solo.
I have flown Sensie five times and the batteries last over 8 mins which takes them down to 33% capacity. These are an upgrade from the supplied 3s 2100mAh 20c. When fitted in the battery compartment in the nose this balances the plane well.
Specifications Wingspan: 58in (1475mm) Wing Area: 566 in2 (36.5 dm2)
Weight: 3.25 lb. (1470 g) Wing Loading: 13 oz/ft2 (40 g/dm2)
Length: 48 in (1220 mm) Radio: 6- channel (required)
Supplier: Inwood Model Supplies Items: all inc. vat.
Flyzone Sensie Trainer RTF £115.99
Spectrum DX6 (new 2016 version) inc. RX AR610 £174.90
Spectrum radio Lithium Battery & Charger £37.99
Dynamic 3s 2200 mAh 30c Li-po batteries x3 £36.00
Pro Peak Sigma ECO mains/12vdc charger £39.99
Li-po Battery checker £9.99
Aluminium case for Radio £22.99
Delivery FOC Total: £437.85
Two items I obtained from Sussex Model Centre :
Spectrum Neck Strap £14.49
6 Servo 100mm extensions £4.50
These were required to put the Giro back in circuit, when used, because I fitted the RX AR 610 receiver against the cockpit back wall, instead of the side wall.
As a newcomer to RC flying I decided to buy all main items from one supplier. The advantage was when I spoke to them I was assured that the Kit would all function together. It may have cost less if I had shopped around. Inwood, without any quibble, had to replace the first Sensie because in transit the tail end of the fuselage was broken.
I would recommend this model to anyone starting, even with my short experience. Although my instructor has put Sensie through a rigorous flight test with manoeuvres I can only dream of.
Happy Flying. Ernie Keene
