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AS-5
Span:21"
Length:18.25"
Mass:192 gms
Motor: GWS Outrunner
Racing prop:
GWS EPS 5043
Outdoor prop:
GWS EPS 7035
 AS-5: Main View of Aircraft

This model was designed to compete in our local indoor pylon races.These affairs usually turn into self demolition derbys where the last man flying wins, so the planes must be easy to build and fix. To facilitate repairs, the nose and ESC tray are held to the body with strips of packing tape. Other racers use small magnets to retain the wings but I have seen too many shed in flight hence the rubber bands.

The GWS motor and speed controller are cheap and run very well. Neither get hot after prolonged flying.

Initial flights revealed a well behaved aircraft but no pylon racer. Modifications to the wing incidence, thrust line and ailerons, resulted in improved handling when whipped into a hard fast turns.

The model is a nice park flyer that cavorts happily and dosen't bite when misshandled.
The nose and ESC tray could be glued in place for outdoor flying.
Set trim to neutral and lanch anywhere from 2/3 power up.

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