Everyone wants more power and more flight time for their 10-class aircraft, but performance enhancements have always been limited by the power system and the 3S (11.1V) Li-Po’s they typically use. Going back to the drawing board, the Flex Innovations Team started over with a new idea: to use a totally redesigned power system, with a small, lightweight and inexpensive 6S (22.2V) Li-Po to totally revolutionize the performance of 10-class aircraft. What does this mean for you? No more dreaming, you really do get it all! More Power. More Flight Time. And most importantly; More Fun!
Designed by renowned biplane designer, F3A and 3D Aerobatic World Champion Quique Somenzini, the Mamba series of biplanes have been some of the most popular and highest-performing 3D aerobatic aircraft of all time. The Mamba 10 G2 takes that proven performance and track record to the next level. From the craziest of XA, to the smoothest 3D and precision, the Mamba 10 G2 bundles explosive power with longer flight times in a package that remains lightweight so you can get the most from it.
GREAT FEATURES INCLUDED!
- Extreme 3D and XA performance while remaining lightweight and friendly at slower speeds
- New 6S (22.2V) Li-Po power system for more power and more flight time
- (6) High-Voltage DS17HV servos installed, which provide incredible torque and speed for a more connected feel on the sticks
- Designed by renowned biplane designer, Quique Somenzini
- Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System enhances the flight without ever feeling intrusive. It’s more than a gyro!
- Flex 12 x 5E light weight wood propeller provides excellent thrust and fast throttle response
- Crow (airbrakes) is enabled by default and adds additional fun. No mixing in the transmitter is required!
- Shark Teeth leading edges provide better aileron control and help reduce tip stalls and wing rock in high-alpha flight
- Innovative plywood sub-frame with easily removable battery tray
- Potenza 20-3D 600Kv motor is optimized for 6S (22.2V) Li-Pos and XA/3D aerobatics
- ZTW 50A ESC with 7.4V, 5A BEC included
- Custom control horns for optimized throw and precision
- One piece upper and lower wings
- Factory applied trim scheme
KEY FEATURES:
Aura 8 Advanced Flight Control System
(6) DS17HV (High-Voltage) Servos
Crow (Airbrakes) Pre-Configured
Removable Battery Tray
Flex 12x5E Wood Propeller
Shark Teeth Leading Edges
RECOMMENDED COMPLETION ITEMS:
- Potenza 6S 1500mAh 45C battery (FPZB15006S45)
- 7+ Channel Computer Radio recommended
- Serial receiver
- Spektrum 4651T SRXL2 Receiver
- Spektrum 9745 Remote Receiver
- Futaba R2001SB Receiver
- Futaba R7303SB Receiver
OTHER OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
- Potenza Battery Analyzer (FPZA1010)
- ISDT D2 Dual Charger (ISDTD2)
- ZTW ESC Programming Card
Always check the WIKI for the latest Manual Updates, User Advise and other Information!
Chad deQuevedo (verified owner) –
I picked this up over the winter as a new grab and go park flier and have been flying the heck out of it even on really, really windy days. Like 25+ MPH windy days where I barely get any forward motion into the wind when it gusts and when you land you have to grab it before it tumbles away. This plane is solid all around. Scale, sport, 3D, wind surfing…it doesn’t matter. On 6S batteries it can climb or pull out of anything. The battery tray makes is so easy to get the battery in and your CG right every time. Having the advance setup with crow right out of the box was great too. I just added my SRXL2 sat, trimmed it on the maiden flight, and did the quick set. Flights 2 and beyond were all just fantastic. I can’t recommend the G2 enough.
Joe Lossen (verified owner) –
Great flyer and very light weight but handles the wind very well. I did need to balance the prop a bit but was easy enough to sand the back of one blade a tad and off I went. found the landing gear wires to be a touch soft for grass landings and will bounce you some and bend back a bit on occasion. I hear critical rc is soon to offer a light weight carbon gear for this bird and I’m on the list.. also I was able to print up a few extra battery trays using my 3d printer. only my second design and it fit great. flex planes always fly well…thanks again joe in KY.
evans11 –
Purchased the Mamba 10G2 at SEFF this year. Long story, but the maiden didn’t go well, but since then, it’s been awesome and can do more than I could ever ask of it and is better than I’ll ever be. No complaints. Thx Flex for making a very fun plane to fly!!!
blakegreenville47 –
Fun plane to fly. It handles well is very light and has good power. Flys good sport and 3ds very well.
lukebou812 (verified owner) –
Shipping is quick. Thanks. Programming very very easy. Build was easy, except the blind nut for the bottom wing screw pushed out when I was trying to tighten the screw. Very difficult to get to. Managed to get the screw out after going through the hole for the top wing wires. Got the blind nut taped down, and Got some ca glue around it. (Not easy at all to do). Took about 1 hour longer than I expected to build this plane. Once the glue set the rest of the build was a breeze. To windy to maiden today. Will post another review after maiden flight.
Atindra Chaturvedi (verified owner) –
I don’t know why there are not more positive reviews of this plane. This winter in NJ there has seen little if any snow on the ground so we get to fly in freezing weather with 15 mph crosswind and sun low in the sky. The freeze/thaw cycles have left the grass field a battleground – But we fly ! The Mamba 10 is excellent. I do not even check wind velocity – just charge up 6 – 7 packs and off to the field knowing the Aura 8 can handle the wind. No broken props or anything except blown into weeds lining the runway a few times.
I use the Critical RC carbon support on the plane and it works great – no bent U/C.
Super little plane.
I have the Yak 55 10e also and that is holding up well with stock aluminum gear.