12 Jul 14 - Model completed.
N° of launches / Time | 10 | 8 mins |
Wingspan | 88.6" | 2.25 m (1:6.7 scale) |
Wing Area | 493 in² | 31.8 dm² |
Flying Weight | 28.3 oz. | 803 g |
Wing Loading | 8.3 oz / ft² | 25.3 g/dm² |
Wing Cube Loading | 4.5 - just above 'Glider' | |
Receiver | Spektrum AR610 - 6ch DSMX - 2.4GHz | |
Batteries | 2S 1300mAh 20C LiPo with E-flite 2-3 cell Li-Po Regulator 5.5V (EFLA120) | |
Servos | Ailerons - 2 x Parkzone SV80 (long lead) pre-installed | |
Elevator - Parkzone SV80 pre-installed | ||
Rudder - Parkzone SV80 pre-installed | ||
Spoliers - Parkzone DSV130 digital pre-installed | ||
Tow-Release - Parkzone Servoless Payload Release (EFLA405) | ||
Flight performance | Only short flights flown from hi-start bungee launches so far. Flies fairly nicely although control surface movements need some tuning. |
12 Jul 14 - I was amazed having completed assembling this kit; it came out only slightly higher than the stated weight even with the optional tow-release fitted.