Dream 2 Hotliner Specifications | ||
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Wing span | 2.0 m | 79 in |
Wing area | 32.2 dm2 | 499 sq in |
Length inc spinner | 119 cm | 46.8 in |
Flying weight from | 1655 g | 58.4 oz |
Wing loading | 51.4 g/dm | 16.8 oz/sq ft |
Aspect ratio | 12.4 | |
Wing airfoil | Proprietary | |
EDA (dihedral) | 1.0º | |
Spinner Diameter | 36 mm | |
Centre of Gravity | 65-80 mm from wing leading edge | |
Controls | Rudder, elevator, ailerons, flap, throttle |
Dream 2 Hotliner Typical Weights | ||
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Fuselage | 300 g | 10.6 oz |
Wings | 674 g | 23.8 oz |
Tail Plane | 53 g | 1.9 oz |
Wing joiner | 77 g | 2.7 oz |
Accessories | 35 g | 1.2 oz |
Total structure | 1139 g | 40.2 oz |
Wiring | 24 g | 0.8 oz |
Pushrods | 12 g | 0.4 oz |
Receiver | 8 g | 0.3 oz |
Rudder servo | 10 g | 0.4 oz |
Elevator servo | 10 g | 0.4 oz |
Wing servos (4) | 50 g | 1.8 oz |
Speed control | 50 g | 1.8 oz |
Motor | 150 g | 5.3 oz |
Prop & spinner | 22 g | 0.8 oz |
Battery | 180 g | 6.3 oz |
Flying weight | 1655 g | 58.4 oz |
Recommended Servos | |
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Rudder & Elevator | KST DS145, KST X12-508, KST MS320, MKS HV6130H, MKS HV6125E |
Flap | KST X10, KST DS125, MKS HV6130 |
Aileron | KST X10 Mini, KST X10, KST DS135, KST DS125, MKS HV6130 |
Dream 2.0 Powertrain Recommendations | |
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XPower F3426/7 Storm | 2Ah 3S LiPo, 13x8,12x9 |
XPower F3426/7 Storm | 2Ah 4S LiPo, 11x8,10x8 |
Axi 2820/10 V2 Long | 2Ah 3S LiPo, 10x8, 11x7 |
Axi 2820/14 V2 Long | 2Ah 4S LiPo, 10x8, 11x7 |
Axi 2826/8 V2 Long | 2Ah 3S LiPo, 10x8, 13x8 |
Axi 2826/8 V2 Long | 2Ah 4S LiPo, 10x8, 11x7 |
Leomotion L3025-4550 | 2Ah 4S LiPo, 14x9, 15x8 |
Powerline Micro 1520/10 | 1.2Ah 4S LiPo, 15x10, 16x8 |
Recommended Control Throws | |
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Rudder | 20 mm each way |
Elevator | 12 mm up / 12 mm down |
Ailerons | 14 mm up / 10 mm down |
Flap | 45 mm down |
Crow brake mix | 10 mm up aileron with full down flap |
Review by: Phil
Good alround modelI have the glass version fitted out with a Xpower Windy motor. Perfect combination for my purposes.
Aerobatics is fun. Model thermals ok although a little more dihedral would help there. Great value.
Review by: Anonymous
Good slope / hotlinerOwned it for around 5 months now. It's a very well built glider. Very strong fuselage and wings with quite a thick layer of carbon. It slopes very well. Very stable on the slope in 15-20mph winds, a good speed range. It's not the fastest 2m slope soarer but it's not far off. It doesn't thermal. Any drop in air speed below 10-15mph over the wings and it develops some nasty stall tendencies to drop a wing. So don't expect to use it as a thermal glider on flat fields. As a hotliner I give it 5 stars.
Review by: Neville
Very ImpressedAs I am still in the process of finishing the installation in the JTIRC Dream2 my first moulded wings glider it is not possible to comment on the performance of the Dualsky 3040 motor. However the aluminium spinner with its offset blade holders allows the CN 10×6 prop blades to nestle into the side of the fuselage and as they are only 2gms per blade should not be a drag on the glide. I have now compared the moulding quality with a couple of my sons machines and the Dream2 compares extremely well. Unfortunately the included fittings are very poor in my opinion, so have been replaced with better quality products. For a newcomer the lack of any manual/instructions was not helpful however reference to the internet did provide guidance.
HyperFlight, Neil was great and the service provided was first class thank you HyperFlight!
Review by: Mark
Dream 2A gorgeous plane, how ever there was some minor flaws out of the mold, a couple wavy spots. I strengthened the canopy area and the the nose wit a little more carbon tow. Running a fairly hot set up, Nue 1512y / 5.2 gear on 2200 mah 5s turning a GM 15 x 16 RFM thin. Putting out close to 2000 watts. Been yankin some high speed 90 degree pulls with little wing flex. For the price this makes a nice all arounder / hotliner. I would also recommend the magnus, running a FRD geared set up with a 11 x22, hauls ass, also a nice little DS’r
Review by: Keith Thomas
I bought the electric version of the Dream 2 with the intention of completing it as a slope glider initially, and later converting it to electric. Component quality really very good: fits good, no excess flash, nice tight seams. No real problems in the workshop, but if it's your first moulded model get some help for installing the radio: the horns are fiddly, and the fuselage pushrods have to be 'just so' in order to avoid clashing. First flight at the Long Mynd was very satisfying: with a safe forward CG the glider immediately flew straight and level, but responded well. The ailerons were too sensitive for my taste, the elevator too 'soft'. Inverted needed considerable 'down', so the CG was too far forward. First landing very good: crow settings just right. Removed 50g of nose weight, increased aileron Expo, and the model turned out to be just about perfect: inverted with very little down, ailerons more manageable, elevator exactly right for my taste. Three long flights that first day, and I went home very happy. I plan to report again once the electric power system is installed.
Review by: Paul Bromley
Reasonably priced mouldie !An excellent product for the price, very attractive glider which I intend to use as a slope soarer and also flat field. A very minor irritation is the supplied hardware is not good, the metal clevises and rods are poor in terms of fit, I substituted mine for better. However a very nice machine for the price. Excellent service from Hyperflight as usual.
Review by: Mike
GreatI've been flying the dream for 2 month as of this review. I typically fly almost everyday on small beach dunes, my outdoor videogame. The glider is very adaptable, stable, and maneuverable. Outfitted with the Xpower storm and 4S power, I don't toss just let the power pull it out of my hands. I have had it in medium strength thermals, and it did ok for a heavier glider, medium flaps and the turn radius was within 15 yrds. I didn't care for the carbon control rods and re-fit with 4mm, the other supplied hardware isn't top line but will work.
Already ordered the 2.8m version...if that tells you anything.
Review by: Titch
Tjirc DreamAfter a long search for a decent sports glider for use on a flat field I decided to get a Dream. Initial impressions are very good and Neil's service is excellent. I will be putting the plane together in a few months time but don't anticipate ant problems. If you want a decently made inexpensive, well relatively, then the Dream is a good contender.
Review by: Titch
Tjirc DreamAfter a long search for a decent sports glider for use on a flat field I decided to get a Dream. Initial impressions are very good and Neil's service is excellent. I will be putting the plane together in a few months time but don't anticipate ant problems. If you want a decently made inexpensive, well relatively, then the Dream is a good contender.