Introducing Top Models, 1/4 scale Ventus 2cx.
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 Ventus. The wings are sheeted foam reinforced with fiberglass and carbon and then covered with oracover film. The fuselage is constructed of fiberglass, has 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 and the tail wheel are 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:
- ailerons and flaps (4 micro servos)
- elevator (1 micro servo)
- rudder (1 servo STD)
- airbrakes (2 micro servos)
- retract gear (1 servo STD)
- tow hook (1 servo STD)