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The biggest hurdle for any new pilot is the fear of that first crash. The VolantexRC Sport Cub 500 is designed specifically to lower the stakes. This isn't just another RC plane; it’s a dedicated trainer built to absorb mistakes, stay steady in a breeze, and get you back in the air in seconds if you hit an obstacle. Whether you're starting your own RC journey or gifting it to a future pilot, the Sport Cub 500 ensures your first day ends with the satisfaction of a clean landing, not a workbench full of repairs.
Fly with the confidence of a pro from your very first launch.
A forgiving airframe designed to survive the learning curve.
A true RC experience that takes you beyond toy-grade gear.
No building, no glue—get from the box to the sky in 60 seconds.
| Wingspan | 19.7 inches (500mm) |
| Length | 13.8 inches (350mm) |
| Material | Durable EPP Foam |
| Motor | 10mm Coreless Motor with Gearbox |
| Control | 4-Channel (Throttle, Rudder, Elevator, Aileron) |
| Gyro | 6-Axis Xpilot Stabilization System |
| Flight Time | Approximately 20 Minutes |
| Radio | 2.4GHz FHSS (650ft Range) |
| Assembly | Ready to Fly (RTF) |
Most beginners quit because the first crash feels final. With the Propeller Saver and Xpilot Gyro, we’ve removed the stakes. If you hit the grass, just pick up the prop, snap it back on, and try again. The Sport Cub 500 is built to keep you in the sky, learning by doing, with a safety net that actually works.
| b.Color: | Blue |
| b.Length (in): | 13.78 |
| b.Wingspan / Width (in): | 19.69 |
| c.Flying/Running Weight (lbs): | 0.115 |
| c.Material: | EPP |
| c.Weight (lbs): | 0.115 |
| d.Channels: | 4-CH |
| d.Flying/Running Time: | 20 minutes |
| d.Radio: | 2.4Ghz |
| e.Motor: | 10mm coreless motor |
| e.Propeller Size (in): | 5.12 |
| e.Servo: | 2g Servo |
| e.Speed Control: | Integrated with Receiver |
| Flaps: | No |
| g.Charger: | USB Cable |
| g.Recommended Battery: | 3.7V 400mAh LiPo |
| Gyro Stabilization: | Yes |
| k.Experience Level: | Beginners ~ Expert |
| k.Where To Play: | Outdoor |
| m.Assemble Required: | No |
| One-key Aerobatics: | Yes |
| One-key Return: | Yes |
| Skill Level Required: | 3/5 |
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Overall rating: 4.659091 / 5 from 88 reviews.
The VOLANTEXRC Sport Cub RTF is a highly praised RC airplane for beginners, offering a rewarding and responsive flying experience. Its gyro stabilizer system ensures stable flight even in windy conditions, and the 3-level flight control assists make it easy for beginners to learn. The durable EPP material and propeller saver design add to its reliability and ease of use.
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"And a lot of fun. If you're on the fence, just buy it already. The foam is surprisingly durable, but get extra propellers and landing gears. Try to make sure the throttle is off if you're about to crash and it will probably be fine. It comes with two batteries, they last about 10 minutes each flying, which seems like a long time when flying. Excellent value for the money. I'll probably buy a more advanced model later!"
"it came incorrectly wired but exhobby was responsive in correcting the problem"
"The plane is not worth the price. Too lite. All styrofoam"
"Was easy to fly"
"Have not received"
"This is a great flying plane straight out the box. The 6 Axis Gyro makes the plane very stable in fact I rarely take it out of full gryo mode. It will fly slow if that's what you like and quite fast as well. I'm more of a cruise around flyer and get a solid 15 minutes per battery. "See photos" I added the black water based craft paint on the underside just rough the surface with a light sand paper it helps for plane orientation when your flying high. Added popsicle sticks to the landing gear, and yellow to the prop. I mostly hand launch the plane but it will take off on a relatively smooth surface. It's best to fly in little to no wind as in 5 mph or less. I would purchase this plane again it's great fun at a reasonable price."
"Great plane, fun to fly! My son really liked the one touch stunts 😎👍🏼"
"The foam has some holes in it at the joints. These are already the weaks point. I was not happy when I opened the box, and jumped on amazon and left a bad review. But after taking it to the park and giving it a chance I have to say. I was wrong about this little plane. It flies better than any other rc plane i Have ever seen. My wife never flew anything before and had it down in like a minute. the landing gear is useless don't bother. hand launch only. leave it at home for display you will never find the tail wheel. We suck at flying and crashed over and over with no damage! but those holes seem to be getting bigger I think I will use some tape when they come off."
" This is my first RC airplane and it is very easy to fly. This is a 4-channel airplane so it has all of the control surfaces of the larger, more expensive airplanes. The airplane is made of a tough and durable foam. I have crashed it many times and it has not taken any damage. The battery compartment is very small so you are limited to the 360 - 380 Mah batteries. This airplane does not come with a camera, but I stuck a cheap $14 camera and VTX on just for the fun of it. I attached a picture and an FPV video so people can see what it looks like from the air. The Volantek Sport Cub 500 flies well even with a slight breeze. It's motor is not very powerful, but it has enough power for loops in intermediate and advanced mode. If you are just starting out, this is a great RC airplane to get."
"This is the first RC plane I've ever owned and it is SO MUCH FUN!!!! There are 3 modes: Beginner (pull upper-right side switch towards you), Intermediate, and Advanced (push upper-right side switch away from you). Beginner mode makes jumping into this hobby a breeze. The stability control system keeps the plane steady and makes it extremely user friendly for ALL! I found myself in intermediate mode after 20 minutes in beginner. After another 2 hours and a couple crashes I am now operating in Advanced mode which is challenging. The stability system in this mode is turned off and so the flight controls are very responsive, making the plane incredibly acrobatic. This plane can take a beating! I've nosed dived into the ground, crashed into a tree, landed it in a swamp, and it's still going like new. Although I've had to reinforced parts of it with super glue and duct tape. It is so light and glides so well that the flight time between both batteries will easily last 45 minutes. And it charges in less than an hour! I can't recommend this enough. Right out of the box you'll be flying this thing in a matter of minutes. UPDATE (7/25/20) Just nosed dived into the sandy part of a baseball field and the nose snapped right off but all the flight controls and throttle are still operable! I’ve been repairing the aircraft with epoxy resin and have experienced no degradation in flight performance. MUST HAVE!!!!"
