Wind speed:
0 to 8 mph
Flying area required:
roughly 50 X 50 yds.
Designer:
Sean Kinkade
Manual written by:
Sean Kinkade
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2) Required for operation :
1) 3 channel radio, 2 sub-micro servos, and a sub-micro receiver.
2) A 2 cell 1000-1500 Mah 7.4 volt li-poly battery pack.
( Examples of 2 cell packs in this range are the Apogee 830, GWS 1050, E-tec 1200, Kokam
1500, etc. OR.........one can still use a 7 or 8 cell, 720 mah nickel metal hydride battery pack)
3) One electronic speed control (ESC) with battery eliminator circuit (BEC), min. 8A rating.
4) DC quick charger capable of charging 2 cell li-poly batteries ( or 8 NIMH cells, optional)
Warning: a lithium battery charger must be used to charge lithium batteries!
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3) Tools required
1) One small Phillips ( cross-head) screw driver
2) One 3/32" and one 5/64" hex wrench.
(Hex wrenches are usually sold as a set such as by Bondhus or Allen brand. The Bondhus
brand set with sizes ranging from .050" to 5/32" with ball end drivers is recommended for ease
of use)
3) One 40 watt soldering iron with 1/8" tip, solder, and solder paste (flux).
4) One pair of wire strippers, wire cutters, and/or scissors.
5) One 1.5mm drill bit or equivalent, hand held drill chuck or hand drill
( drill bit and tap are often sold together as a set)
6) One 2mm tap, (available at most hobby shops, brands include Great Planes, Du-Bro, etc.
If you buy your 2mm tap from a hobby shop it normally will come with the proper drill bit
which takes the place of the 1.5mm drill bit listed by itself above.)