|
|
2M Aquila F3A ARF/ARC
|
Price: From $409.95 to $479.95
Product Options
| |
|
The Aquila F3A Pattern airplane was born out of the need for high quality ARF airplanes capable of completing the Master's pattern with ease yet be able to be flown by novice F3A pilots effectively in the Sportsman class. By looking at the industry we decided to build this airplane around two different power plants.
The first power plant is the OS 1.20 AX engine with the stock muffler. This engine is more than capable of flying this airplane through the sequences without the complexity of a piped-engine arrangement. This simplifies the design and maintenance so that the entry level F3A pilot can easily transition from his Sport airplane to an F3A capable airplane.
Want a Pipe? A pipe tunnel is hidden beneath the Monokote on the belly of the Aquila. So if a standard muffler arrangement is not to your liking, or you just want more power, you can easily add your pipe to this airplane!
The second power plant is the AXI 5330/FAI electric motor. Couple this motor with a 10S3P pack of LiPo batteries and you'll have an electric F3A airplane capable of completing the Master's pattern schedule with power to spare!
The Aquila has received the benefit of 2 years development and design and was designed from the ground up to be a thoroughbred F3A performer and not a sport airplane that looks like a pattern ship. Followed by a year of working through production prototypes to ensure our overseas manufacturer was building the exact airpplane we designed.
Our white color-scheme was selected after lengthy debates and is designed for ease of visibility during all aspects of flight from take-off, maneuvers, to landing. We have recently added a Yellow color-scheme to our Aquila F3A ARFs, please select your favorite color when ordering. We cover our Aquila ARFs only in high quality Monokote film.
Built using the latest design and manufacture technologies, the kit features all built-up construction for ease of maintenance and repair, should you need to. The design was also given enough ground clearance to support an 18" propeller. The airplane also features a floating firewall arrangement that lets you exactly position your motor (electric or glow) to the cowl and spinner plate. Once positioned, the floating firewall is fixed in place.
Want something different? Send us a sketch with your own color scheme. If your scheme has broad appeal, we'll consider it for inclusion in our color scheme offerings and you'll get the credit for the color scheme design.
The hardware package is fairly complete. You'll need to add an engine mount, along with your radio gear, engine, etc.. Control horns are provided, as are the wheels, and other components including a fuel tank. You should take a look at the Tech-Aero power regulators we carry -- they are a perfect addition to your Aquila purchase!
The construction of the Aquila F3A is mostly balsa, lite-ply, and some fiberglass (cowl, wheel pants, etc). This enables us to build these aircraft very light and very strong. The 2-piece wing is supported by an anodized aluminum 7/8" diameter wing tube and socket. The horizontal stabilizers are also supported by a tube and are removeable for easy transportation.
Add a Tech-Aero Designs "Flex-Reg" PLR5-I Regulator for and additional $40 - You save $9 off buying this regulator separately.
|
Specifications |
|
Engine Requirement:
Wing Span:
Wing Area:
Fuselage Length:
Weight Range:
Wing Loading:
Cubic Wing Loading
Radio Functions:
Number of Servos: |
1.20 to 1.40 cu. in. 2C
70 in
892.5 sq. in.
77 in
9.3 lbs. (with OS 1.20AX)
21.9 to 23.2 oz/sq ft
8.81 to 9.33
4 channel
5 |
|
Kit Features |
-
Minimum of parts to assemble
-
Easy to read instructions
-
Fully symmetrical airfoil
-
All balsa/lite ply wing and fuse construction
-
All precision laser-cut and machined parts
|
|
|
|