Xenox™
Introducing the revolutionary XENOX with M.A.S.C.! Motion Auto Sensing Control - the biggest breakthrough in R/C technology-only from Estes! XENOX is the easiest R/C plane to fly...EVER! Even first time pilots will fly on the first flight! Its R/C twin motors and aerodynamic wings add to the fun of flying with the M.A.S.C. Controller. It's easy for a first time flier and exciting for an expert pilot!
M.A.S.C. will change the way you fly forever! The Motion Sensing Control puts you in the pilot's seat! You feel like the plane is an extension of your HAND! M.A.S.C. allows you to turn the airplane by tilting your wrist - and the plane follows your hand! Just twist your wrist to the right and the plane turns right! Twist your wrist to the left and the plane turns left! Squeeze the trigger to fly higher! You feel like you're flying in the cockpit! You have total control with only one hand, using either left or right hand.
Xenox™ Technical Specifications
- Wingspan: 14.0 in (35.6 cm)
- Length: 11.5 in (29.2 cm)
- Battery: 1 non-removable 3.6 Volt 120 mAh NiMH
- Flight Time: Approx. 4 minutes
- Flight Range: Up to 300 ft (91 m)
- Frequency: 27.095 MHz
- Controller: M.A.S.C. (Motion Auto Sensing Control)
- Charger: Built into controller
- Batteries: 6 - AA Alkaline
Designer Interview
I designed the XENOX with a traditional airframe, main wing and distinct tail, but shaped the form with an edgy style and graphics. I wanted to create an affordable, entry level, M.A.S.C. R/C plane.
I carefully shaped the wing with an "under cambered" airfoil for the most efficient performance. This "under cambered" airfoil is derived from the natural wing shape of Hawks and Eagles, and is used in expensive high performance gliders. The wing shape is curved opposite the shape of the upper wing surface, creating a very high "Lift to Drag" ratio; making XENOX very efficient at creating lift. And with its upturned wingtips, it's easy to control in banks and turns.
Atypical of entry level R/C planes, I wanted my XENOX design to take full advantage of "Thermals"; rising pockets of warmer air currents. Eagles and Hawks glide on thermals high in the sky when they are soaring and not flapping their wings. I designed it to circle into a thermal and quickly gain "free" altitude, saving motors and battery. Flying thermals with the M.A.S.C. controller is lots of fun!
