For folks like us there is nothing quite so stunning as a high aspect ratio glider in a knife edge turn with its wing tips whistling smooth arcs through the air.
Top model has designed a very nice, 1/4 scale Discus 2c. The wings are foam cored with full length, shear webbed spars. The wings are reinforced with fiberglass and carbon and then covered with Oracover film. The fuselage is constructed of fiberglass, giving it a solid feel and a very nice finish. The cockpit is fully detailed with a seat, detailed instrument panel and a functioning window vent in the canopy. The retractable landing wheel is pre-installed. The wings electrical plugs and servo leads are pre installed as well as the plugs and receiver leads in the fuselage.
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Specs:
- Wingspan................ 4.5 meter / 14.76 feet
- Length...................... 1.61 meter / 5.28 feet
- Wing Area................ 75.2 dm² / 1166 in²
- Flying Weight........... 4.9-5.6 kg / 10.8 - 12.3 lbs.
- Wing Loading........... 65.2-74.5 g/dm² / 21.6 - 24.7oz/ft²
- Airfoil........................ HQ 3/14 - 2,5/12
Controls:
- split ailerons (4 micro servos)
- elevator (1 micro servo)
- rudder (1 servo STD)
- air brakes / spoilers (2 micro servos)
- retract gear (1 servo STD)
- tow hook (1 servo STD)