Archive for the ‘Airplanes’ Category
Travis, my younger brother, got into flying and building RC airplanes his freshman year of high school. Since most of his money comes from mowing lawns and raking leaves, he has to carefully save to afford his hobby. For his 18th birthday I decided to buy him a top of the line model. After all, you only become legal once!
I consulted with some of his buddies who he builds and races with to see what sort of RC airplanes to look into. After much research, I settled on a Redcat P-51D Mustang. It has a wingspan of 37.8 inches, a flying weight of 22.9 ounces, and an 850kv out runner brushless motor. The package came with the RC airplane mostly assembled, a four channel 2.4GHz transmitter, a wall battery balance charger, a rechargeable battery, and a user’s manual. It cost me a pretty penny, but 18 is a special birthday, and my brother absolutely loved his present.
Commissioned in 1958 as America’s main strike fighter, the F4 PHANTOM is still in active service in many airforce’s around the world today although it has now been officially retired from the American military.
With a impressive history established over more than half a century, the more than 5,000 supersonic jets produced for the West is a record that still stands.
- 5-blade fan unit represents Kyosho’s unique ducted fan design skills. High-performance brushless motor generates stable and powerful thrust.
- PIP specifications include 2-micro servos for elevon control, brushless motor and a motor control amp for a user-friendly yet challenging flying experience.
- Features the distinctive “dogtooth” and outer dihedral main wings of the original that minimize stall and deliver lateral stability. Provides stable control in the hands of intermediate fliers.
- Anhedral of the original PHANTOM produces stability around the pitch axis and effective input from the control surfaces, even at large angles of attack. Promises sure control characteristics under varying flying postures.
- Single ducted unit reproduced in the form of twin engine thrusters. Generates powerful thrust for fast ascent.
- Magnetic lock on canopy hatch is easy to open and close. The large opening allows easy access for maintenance, battery changes and linkage adjustments.
- PIP (Plug in Play) set allows your choice of transmitter and receiver.
- Styrene main fuselage realizes a lightweight form complete with camouflage color scheme.
- Includes a special 25A amp. for brushless motor control.
- Battery room size holds large capacity battery packs up to dimensions: 106 x 32 x 20mm.
- Includes two micro servos for elevon control.
- Simply attach the fans to the ducted unit, fix the main and tail wings to the fuselage, set the linkages and apply the decals to complete.
- INCLUDES:
- Brushless Motor
- DF55 Ducted Fan Unit
- Micro Servo X 2
- Special Amp
- Linkage Parts Set
TECHNICAL SPECS:
- Wingspan: 21.02″ (534mm)
- Length: 29.76″ (756mm)
- Weight: 450-500g
- Wing Area: 9.5dm2
- Wing Type: 9% Original Semi-Symmetrical
- Dihedral Angle: Wing Tips 15°
- REQUIRES:
- 4-Channel Transmitter and Receiver for R/C Airplanes
- 11.1V 910-1,200mAh Li-Po battery (11.1V 910mAh 15C Li-Po recommended)
- Batteries for transmitter
ACCESSORIES & EXTRAS (select at right):
- Venom or Energizer “AA” Alkaline Batteries
- Airtronics RDS8000 2.4Ghz Mode2

