[NSRCA-discussion] World Models Impulse XP

[Ronald Van Putte]

Some of you know that I just took delivery of an electric-version  
World Models Impulse XP.  I finally had the time to get it out of the  
boxes and take a hard look at what is here.  It is a completely  
painted airplane; no MonoKote/UltraCote/WhateverCote.  I hate Mylar- 
covered anything, but, until now, I had to settle for painted  
fuselages and Mylar-covered wings/stabs.

Out of the box, the electric-version is lighter than the glow- 
version, because some of the structure in the nose of the glow- 
version is not installed in the nose of the electric-version.  A  
carbon fiber nose ring is provided, but not installed, because, while  
necessary for a nose-ring mount, would add unneeded extra weight for  
a standoff mount.  The canopy is removable and has the rear pin and  
front screw hardware already installed.  The belly comes off in two  
pieces: a chin cowl and aft belly, with all the necessary hardware  
installed.  There is a carbon fiber landing gear, with the necessary  
holes/hardware installed.  The supplied wing/stab tubes are carbon  
fiber.  In addition, I didn't expect, but also received a carbon  
fiber spinner, mounted like a Tru Turn spinner, with one bolt through  
the nose.  Another goodie I didn't expect, but also received, was  
installed wing adjusters.  The stab halves are not adjustable as  
delivered.

The rudder is actuated via pull-pull cables, with the horns, ball- 
bearing swivel links, cables, clevises and other hardware included.   
The elevators are actuated via a single carbon fiber pushrod to the  
tail and cross-fuselage bellcrank, both included.  Similar to the  
rudder hardware, the elevator horns, ball-bearing swivel links,  
clevises, short carbon fiber pushrods with threaded ends and other  
hardware are included.  The aileron setup also has horns, ball- 
bearing swivel links clevises, short carbon fiber pushrods with  
threaded ends and other hardware included.  Wheels are provided, but  
I'm going to use the Maxx Products aluminum hub wheels.
A tailwheel assembly was provided, but I intend to use an MK  
tailwheel assembly.

This is one nicely finished airplane.  When I get more time, I will  
weigh the individual components as they come out of the box and  
provide the information to interested individuals.

BTW, the electric-version World Models Impulse XP lists at $1500 and  
requires about six weeks for delivery.  Mine took right at six weeks  
to get to my door.  Shipping from World Models' U.S. distributor,  
AirBorne Models in California, to Florida was about $100; $80 for the  
fuselage via Greyhound (too big a box for FedEx or UPS) and about $20  
for the wings/stabs via FedEx.  I am a dealer, so I paid about $200  
less than what shown above.

If you're interested in more details, please e-mail me off-list.

Ron Van Putte