51" Slick 540 ARF - red/black
ARTF semiscale kit of 3D aerobatic aeroplane (1,295 mm wingspan) for 850-1,200W brushless motor with 4-6S LiPo. Extremely light, Kevlar®/carbon composite reinforced balsa/plywood airframe, lots of carbon parts.
A semi scale model of the South African aerobatic aeroplane for 850-1200 W brushless electric motor for experienced pilots capable of the classic pattern as well as extreme 3D style.
The fuselage is of - now classic - ultra light design featuring balsa and plywood Kevlar®/carbon composite reinforced parts, detachable fibreglass cowl and large fuselage/canopy hatch allowing perfect access to the entire power system and RC gear. The engine or motor is to be fitted to a plywood/composite reinforced box using a radial mount.
The two-piece all-balsa wing with a symmetrical airfoil uses a carbon tube joiner; the wing halves are secured with screws to the fuselage. The large ailerons are controlled by a single servo each. You can install the supplied SFG winglets to the wing tips.
The empennage is a light all-balsa work; the horizontal tailplane is a single-piece, glued into the fuselage. The elevator and rudder are controlled by servos installed in the tail part of the fuselage.
The entire model is covered by the ULTRACOTE® iron-on film (ULTRACOTE® is the trade mark for the ORACOVER® film used in the USA.)
The main undercarriage features carbon composite legs, fibreglass spats and lightweight wheels; the tail wheel with a carbon bracket is coupled with the rudder.
You will need 850-1,200 W brushless electric motor - e.g. KAVAN PRO 3548-750 with 13x6.5” propeller, 60-80 A ESC and 40C 2,600-2,800 mAh 4S LiPo pack or KAVAN PRO 3548-500 with 13x6.5” propeller, 50-70 A ESC and 40C 1,800-2,200 mAh 6S LiPo pack.
You will need at least 4-channel RC set to control your Slick 540 but 6-channel computer radio i preferred - the precise set-up of servos, optimized dual and exponential rates is the must for aerobatic flying - the pattern as well as extreme 3D.
You will need 4 fast and strong digital mini servos, like KAVAN GO-1035MG.
