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Interesting New Blanik 4.2 from horizon Hobbies

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Richard Boyd:





Wingspan: 165 in (4200mm)
Overall Length: 85.5 in (2172mm)
Wing Area: 2640 sq. in. (170 sq. dm.)
Flying Weight: 22 lb (10 kg)
Radio: 5-channel minimum radio system required
Servos: (6) standard high-torque servos, (2) mini servos required
CG (center of gravity): 2.25 in (57.2mm) back from the leading edge
Wing Loading: 19.2 oz/sq ft (58.6 g/sq dm)
Recommended Battery: 6.0V 3000-4500mAh receiver pack
Flaps: Yes
Retracts: No
Control Throw (Ailerons): 25° up/down, 35% expo
Control Throw (Elevator): 15° up/down, 30% expo
Control Throw (Rudder): 30° right/left, 25% expo
Control Throw (Flaps): 15° takeoff; 25° landing
Scale: 1/4
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Experience Level: Intermediate
Recommended Environment: Outdoor
Assembly Time: 15-20 Hours
Is Assembly Required: Yes

- A 5+ channel transmitter and receiver radio system
- (6) standard high-torque servos and (2) mini servos
- Receiver pack
- Charger for receiver pack

Looks really sweet and hoping to see one fly soon on the slopes of Northern Irealnd

This 1/4-scale replica of this internationally recognized sailplane comes with plenty of scale details including a hinged canopy and an authentic Red Bull trim scheme from the world-famous Flying Bulls. In addition, the foam wings not only provide strength, but also provide a more accurate representation of the full-scale airfoil. The fiberglass construction provides strength and rigidity to the fuselage, while features such as flaps and a spacious cockpit area for radio equipment make this plane easy to operate and maintain, and optional electric spoilers can be added. This great flying plane is ideal for sailplane and aerotow pilots as well as slope soarers.

Fred:
Looks like the Blanik is the model of the year 2013!
Sebart also released a Blanik RTF! (but smaller, at 3.2m on top of my head)

Richard Boyd:
Your correct Mr. Fred.
I think the 4'2m is better size for this glider.
With time I hope to give you a report.

Happy Days:
Richard darling, you’re back! :D Haven’t heard from you for such a long time, I thought you had ‘pass on.’ (I was going to send a wreath.) :P  

Are you all well? and I know it’s off topic but how is your new man cave progressing? Do send us some pictures of the interior. What’s on the work bench?

Nice looking plane by the way, have you got yours yet?

Keith

Fred:
Bigger is better! (that's my excuse, and I stick to it!  :lol: )

Any idea of the price yet?  :?:

Not a lot of new gliders in catalogues for 2013...  :roll:

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