ParkZone Ember Ready to Fly Micro Indoor RC Model
The ParkZone Ember makes for an ideal trainer with precise three channel control
ParkZone Ember RTF RC model plane
The ParkZone RTF revolution
The last several years have shown dramatic advances in the world of radio control model airplane flight. No change has happened quicker, or been more enthusiastically embraced by pilots than the revolution in ready to fly indoor RC model airplanes. ParkZone micro RC planes led the way in this complete rethinking of indoor RC flight with their ParkZone Cessna 210. Now the equally fascinating ParkZone Ember ready to fly indoor RC airplane as to the ParkZone heritage.
The ParkZone Ember indoor plane is similar to the ParkZone Cessna 210, in that it comes completely build and ready to fly, even including a charger for the tiny 3.7 volt 70 mAh Li-Po battery. The ParkZone Ember has a larger wing area than the Cessna 210 and is designed to fly a bit slower. In addition, the ParkZone Ember larger control surfaces provide more response during slow flight and close in maneuvers.
Side view of the ParkZone Ember RTF plane
ParkZone Ember overview
The ParkZone aircraft Ember radio is on the 2.4 GHz frequency band, thus there is no need to worry about interference from other RC pilots. The ParkZone micro RC plane Ember uses three channels of radio control for fully proportional rudder, elevator and throttle. The original ParkZone Ember was followed by the ParkZone Ember 2. The only difference between the ParkZone Ember and the ParkZone Ember 2 is that the Ember 2 radio receiver utilizes the newer DSM2 (Digital Spread Modulation) protocol that offers increased bit rate technology and reduced signal latency. In short, the ParkZone Ember 2, with DSM2, will provide a more “locked in” control feel to the RC pilot. An added bonus is that ParkZone Ember DSM2 receiver will allow you to use one transmitter for multiple RC aircraft.
ParkZone Ember introduction and flight video
The ParkZone Ember has a 16.5 inch wing span, an overall length of 13.25 inches and weighs a mere 20 grams. The ParkZone Ember wing and tail surfaces are made from durable foam, and the fuselage is a lightweight frame tube arrangement. All the ParkZone Ember radio equipment is installed and completely connected to the control surfaces. All you need to do prior to your first ParkZone Ember flight is charge the battery and slip on the supplied landing gear.
Li-Po battery and electric motor of ParkZone Ember
The ParkZone Ember is powered by a tiny electric motor geared to the propeller. You’ll note a significant amount of down thrust built in to the ParkZone Ember motor mount. Do not make any adjustment to this, as the large down thrust angle is all part of the ParkZone Ember’s innovative design.
The heart of the Park Zone Ember 2 is the small electronics unit mounted on the fuselage rail, nicknamed “the brick.” This remarkable device contains the ParkZone Ember radio receiver, servos for the elevator and rudder, and the electronic speed control for the motor throttle. As discussed earlier, the ParkZone Ember 2 receiver uses the advanced DSM2 radio technology to allow multiple receivers to bind to a single transmitter. This will save the RC hobbyist a lot of money, as one transmitter can now be used for multiple models.
Ember Li-Po battery and charger
The ParkZone Ember battery is very simple to charge per the supplied instructions, and slips into a little holder clip on the fuselage frame. Take care to insert the ParkZone Ember Li-Po battery with the correct polarity, such that you don’t short out the radio system. Note also that the ParkZone Ember battery holder can be adjusted fore and aft on the fuselage frame. Even with the tiny weight of the battery, moving the battery position towards the nose provides a forward center of gravity and more stable flight characteristics. Moving the battery aft shifts the center of gravity a bit towards the rear of the model, and allows for more nimble and aerobatic flight for the ParkZone Ember.
ParkZone Ember's generous rudder and elevator size provide positive control
Flying the ParkZone Ember
You will find that the ParkZone micro RC plane Ember is one of the easiest and most forgiving RC model airplanes you have ever flown. As you will likely make your first flights indoors, ensure you have a flying area of at least half a basketball court. No need to line up into the wind, as there is no wind indoors. Simply advance to full throttle, and the ParkZone Ember will be airborne after a few feet of ground run. The ParkZone Ember is a great trainer to learn to fly RC, as it can fly at slow speeds. The ParkZone Ember’s light weight ensures no damage in the event of a hard landing. Even at a full throttle setting, the ParkZone Ember moves along at a relaxed pace suitable for the beginning pilot to confidently master the basics of RC flight.
ParkZone Ember receiver and servo unit with battery plug to right
The controls of the ParkZone Ember are extremely well harmonized. Combined with the solid feel of the DSM2 radio equipment, the ParkZone Ember will soon be one of your favorite indoor RC model planes when learning how to fly RC. These ParkZone aircraft really are remarkable. ParkZone aircraft has literally created a niche in the world of high quality, ready to fly ultra-lightweight RC airplanes. Give one of these gems a test flight today!
ParkZone Ember