Sir i have purchased the same and want to know , whether using a 3S battery will be OK , or should i go for a 2S

Sorry I forgot to mention earlier .
We have checked it out  with a watt meter and found the best is to use a 2 S set up ( 7.4V )  with a 5 x 5 prop so that the Current draw  is  around 16 to 18 amps . With this set up the thrust is just right for beginners and it is extremely stable to fly even in very windy conditions like those we fly in at Kovalam  
We have recorded   wind gusts  upto 30 + kmph ( not a regular feature but  some days it can be gusty in summer) .

Sai

Shikra manual uploaded here :

http://www.rcindia.org/myfiles/Shikra_Glider_Assembly_Instructions.pdf

This is a question for Sai sir (RCFORALL) or anyone who has purchased a Shikra.

The current price of the Shikra airframe-only is  1575 whereas that of airframe+BLDC+2props is  3600. Now, the cost of the BLDC 'DY 2805/14 2840KV' is  750 only and the 2 props won't go for more than 100.

So, why is the second setup priced  3600 instead of  2420? Is a LiPo or ESC included too?

Thanks of   Pointing out this mistake .  The listing of the Shikra @ Rs 1575/-  was wrong so it is withdrawn.
Swapnil I owe you a special gift for pointing this out send me a mail of your address and we will send you a special surprise.

sai

I wasn't pointing any mistake sir, I just  thought you must have missed adding something on the 'included items' list of the airframe+motor setup.

Here is a link to the Photo Assembly of Shikra and a Slideshow as well :
http://www.4shared.com/folder/POp2K3a3/Shikra_assembly.html

sai

Sai the Link is inactive.

I have the Shikra. This is a wonderful model and has a lot of 'forgiveness' Like its stability... easy to setup and easy to fly...
Highly recommended especially as a beginner model. Plus the price has dropped from when i picked it up.

Also Rcforallin was kind in more ways than one... in regards to shipping and also with replacements for parts that were lost in transit.

So what is the new 'low' corrected price? 

Looks like the link does not work for sharing in a public domain.
Please mail and I can send you the sharing link by e mail.

sai

 what is the actual price of shikara that is only airframe ...