Electric pattern plane conversion threads

[Rcmaster199 at aol.com]

Nope. You are looking at a ready to fly weight of 9# 12---10 # flat depending 
on your equipment. 

MattK


> Subj:RE: Electric pattern plane conversion threads 
> Date:3/3/2004 12:07:13 AM Eastern Standard Time
> From:nedim at nbengineering.net
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> Matt,
>  
> Isn't it kind of heavy? (my Mantis Ex airframe with same config. weights 4# 
> 15 oz.). How much it weights with the engine, header, pipe and electronics 
> installed. I wonder how can one use this airframe for an electric set-up. I 
> guess Jason's airframe is not an of the shelf item though!
>  
> Nedim
>  
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org] On 
> Behalf Of Rcmaster199 at aol.com
> Sent: March 2, 2004 7:08 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: Electric pattern plane conversion threads
> 
> 
> >> Excellent stuff Jason. Thank you.
>> 
>> Just got my Rev Pro in this week. Personally I love designing and building 
>> planes but this value was so good I simply couldn't pass it up. 
>> 
>> $1490 plus $99 shipping, buys a 5# 12 oz fully finished ARF, ( without any 
>> equipment of course) in the most prefabricated state you can get. 
>> All the parts are factory installed and straight; all hinging is factory 
>> done with a really neat set-up you've got to see to appreciate. The hinging is 
>> ready sealed. The landing gear has the blind nuts already attached; you 
>> just bolt them in place. The engine mount is a very simple set of aluminum 
>> bearers, set inside large polyurethane grommets, and provide excellent 
>> isolation. The thrust angles are factory set already. You only need to set your 
>> engine in, drill and tap the aluminum, and install. The tail wheel axle assy is 
>> also attached. 
>> 
>> For the most fussy enthusiast (me) the fit of the belly pan and the canopy 
>> is excellent and the finish on mine is good (in the mold painted). The fit 
>> and accuracy of the wing and stab panels on the fuse is also excellent. Last 
>> but not least is the set of full flying covers that each part comes in from 
>> the factory.
>> 
>> Easily the best I have seen in an ARF. I give the plane's presentation in 
>> the raw an A+
>> 
>> My friend has just started to fly his and the flying character is also 
>> excellent and will be competitive in any class.
>> 
>> Matt K
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