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Your cart is empty.Overview The Valiant™ 1.3m park flyer is a downsized version of the big Hangar 9® Valiant 30cc ARF. Like its giant-scale sibling, it has the inherent stability of a classic high-wing model but with more modern lines and larger control surfaces that can provide sporty response when you want it. This Bind-N-Fly® version comes with the added benefit of a Spektrum™ AS3X® receiver that features optional SAFE Select technology. Features Based on the popular Hangar 9® Valiant™ 30cc ARF Optional-use SAFE® Select flight mode for newer pilots Wide flight envelope with sporty performance Functional flaps installed Powerful 480-size brushless motor and 30A telemetry capable ESC installed Spektrum AR631 6-channel AS3X® receiver with SAFE® Select technology installed 6 micro servos installed Durable aluminum landing gear with wheel pants Optional float set available (sold separately) Constructed of durable EPO Material Versatile Performance and Functional Flaps Some days you just want to unwind with some touch and gos. Others, you want to push the limits with aerobatics. The model's light wing loading, functional flaps and powerful brushless motor give you a big performance envelope to play with so, mild or wild, you can do it all. High-Output Brushless Power System The high-output power system delivers thrilling performance when matched with a 2200mAh 3S 11.1V 30C LiPo battery. You can use a wide variety of other 3S battery sizes too. The big, easy-to-access battery compartment can accommodate everything from 1300mAh to 3200mAh packs
Christopher Mollo
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
This plane is a winner. It has to be the easiest prop plane I've ever flown (and I've flown a few). It's got more than adequate power, handles wind well, and lands like a feather! I had one of these a while back but I was not experienced enough and was afraid to fly it. I'm so glad I decided to pick another one up now that I have some experience.Horizon Hobby planes are almost always great. This one is no different. I would easily recommend this as a beginner plane also. I psyched myself out when I had the first one. The Valiant is one of the better designed foamy RC airplanes on the market, and the price point is incredible!I'm sure I'll be buying another some time in the near future!
harclem
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2024
Poor quality in fit of some parts, incorrect screw sizes for completion. Aerodynamically , for a sport model, too sharp a wing leading edge leading to sharp & abrupt stall unless flown at high speed.
Tony D
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
The Valiant is an amazing intermediate plane but would still be manageable for the first timer. The only reason I wouldn’t say it’s a great beginner airplane is because there are better first planes, like the Carbon Cub 1.3m. The Valiant is fun to fly, predictable, and aerobatic. The flaps are ready to go and work great. You’ll be landing on a dime in no time. You don’t want to bounce it though; it loves to nose over on rough ground. It’s fine on grass, but make sure the wheels are not stuck for first takeoff or you will experience a very short first flight. The plastic prop is very durable, I know this from lots of experience. Keep those landings low, slow, and light and you won’t have any problems.The Good:• It flies amazing. Great handling and feels like it’s on rails• Landings are slow and predictable with the flaps, easy to dead stick it• It looks great and it feels great, very solid• Durable but not indestructible• 3S is plenty of power for this modelThe Bad:• It want’s to nose over on landings as soon as you’re touching the ground• The hatch on the bottom is a bit flimsy• The wings pretty much stay attached, unless you want to keep up with 4 screws• It is a b**** to taxi. LOL…The Awesome:• Very easy to fly• Great aerobatic performance• Sharp styling / looks greatFull discloser, this airplane is my personal favorite. I’m learning to fly the Habu 70mm, but that thing still stresses me out. The Valiant is a joy to fly and will make you look like a pro. With great swooping flybys and high-speed fly-overs, it gains attention for sure. The landings are like spreading butter on warm toast. The turns are on rails. Th Valiant snap rolls like a Blue Angel. It hammerhead stalls like a Pitts. It produces giant arching loops that are guaranteed to induce “nooice”, or “dude…” even from the crusty old gasser pilots at the field.Have fun with this one. Don’t let all the attention go to your head.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
An awsome plane but for warning this thing cg perfect without a battery in it so added weight to the tail . And the tail wheel will flop from side to side over time making taxing a pain in arse and unpredictable simple fix
David Reed
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
This is a great plane. It fles well and the build was easy. The only complaint are the tiny screws that you would have to use with this plane. The heads on the screws strip easily so make sure you have the right tip driver.
Dino
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
I bought this as a trainer to fly off of a grass runway. While the stock wheels and wheel pants may have functioned fine, I replaced them with Timber EFL5258 wheels. Using the stock axle/screw, I placed a screw collar on each side of the Timber wheels (uxcell 3.05mm Bore Shaft Collars, 8mm OD, 4mm Width). The results were a 4 gram reduction in weight and no issues taking off or landing on grass. The plane on Safe is very easy to fly. Off of Safe, it is capable of aerobatic flight. What a great plane!
bdaerr
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
I had both Aeroscout and Carbon Cub S2 as trainers and honestly I think this is easier to fly. It doesn't have beginner mode but with safe select it wont roll and you can dial down the rates to make it fly like beginner mode. It handles wind a lot better than the other two as well. Overall very smooth flight and think if you have a remote skip the other two and start with this. One FYI is if you have an NX8 or similar remote and use the feature to import the settings both of them aren't correct. The first one was way off and didn't work and the second one at the bottom just called Valiant the motor cut needed an adjustment to work properly. Might be better just setting it up as an aero model and rather than importing. Also on the templates the flaps needed activated it was set as a non flap plane. Little disappointed about that feature not working but overall once setup the plane is great.
CJP
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2023
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Francisco
Reviewed in Mexico on October 24, 2023
Es toda una experiencia grata volar este avión
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on October 13, 2023
Great plane, shipped fast
JohnM
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023
This is a great all around plane. It might be a touch advanced to be a trainer, but with SAFE enabled it becomes very docile and forgiving. Without SAFE, and an ample amount of throttle, it becomes a pretty fast aerobatic machine.The only Cons I can think of is that the battery loads from the bottom, and the binding procedure wasn't entirely straightforward.
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