Flywing BO-105 reviewed: scale looks, surprisingly easy flight
A universal-fit BO-105 body on a well-sorted 450-class mechanics. Is it a scale curio or a legitimate flyer? Both, it turns out.
The Flywing BO-105 is an unusual product: a fully-scale fibreglass BO-105 body sitting on a 450-class mechanical platform, with a flybarless head and a decent flight controller pre-tuned. It is one of the few RC helicopters sold in the UK that looks serious enough to turn heads at a club and flies well enough to justify the attention.
Out of the box
PNF (plug-and-fly) versions arrive fully assembled with motor, ESC, servos, and flybarless unit installed. You add battery, receiver, and a transmitter. RTR (ready-to-run) versions ship with a transmitter. Both are usable within an hour of opening the box.
How it flies
On a fresh 3S 2200mAh pack the BO-105 hovers with a noticeable scale weight — it behaves like something bigger than it is. Cyclic inputs are progressive, not snappy. It is not a 3D machine and will not pretend to be, but for scenic flying and scale-accurate orbits it is excellent.
What to watch out for
The body is fibreglass and heavy relative to the motor. On the RTR the default pitch curve is mild; you will want slightly more collective on take-off than you expect. Blade tracking on arrival is close but not perfect — check before the first flight.
Verdict
A strong second or third helicopter for anyone who likes scale. A reasonable first collective-pitch machine if you are patient. An excellent display piece even when the batteries are flat.
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