Posts Tagged ‘SD-10G’

Starting Off 2012 Right with a Successful Maiden Flight

January 2, 2012

N-Tech Jets is working to bring out several jets for 2012. One of those jets is the Hawk. We test flew a sample today using electric power. As you may have seen in my previous post about this plane, Larry Wolfe at Jet Hangar Hobbies helped out by building the prototype sample. He installed his E-Turbax Fan with custom Neu Motor controlled by a brand new Ice 2 160HV Castle Creations ESC. Battery is 6500mAh 12S Li-PO. Radio is SD-10G. Retracts are N-Tech Jets retracts and struts and control system designed for the Hawk.

Larry brought it out to PVMAC today, Jan 1, 2012, for it’s first flight. And what a GREAT flight! Take off was perfect, flight performance looked GREAT, and landing was SMOOTH!

The Hawk will be available 2nd Quarter 2012 from Hobby People and N-Tech Jets Dealers. It’s an awesome 68″ wing span, 21 pound, 120mm EDF high performance model. What a GREAT flyhing airplane!

The N-Tech Jets Hawk is a winner. I’m looking forward to a hundred more successful flights!

Thank you to Jet Hanger, Larry Wolfe, and Tim Johnson for all their help!

A perfect way to start off 2012!

Mike

PVMAC Toys for Tots

December 1, 2011
PVMAC Toys for Tots Dec 4. Chino, CA. Prado Airpark

Toys for Tots at PVMAC

I hope to see a big turn-out this weekend for the Toys for Tots Fun Fly at PVMAC. I’ll be out there with the ASM B17, NT Jets Panther, and perhaps a couple of new BH Models Prototypes. Obviously this is a great cause, PVMAC is a GREAT Club, and Prado is a great field.

Click  HERE to get more info! PVMAC.com

 

Panther Maiden Voyage

November 29, 2011

John Reid from Model Airplane News posted coverage of my N-Tech Jets Panther maiden voyage.

Click Here!

The Next N-Tech Jet

November 24, 2011

The Production Sample of the N-Tech Jets Panther flew today with expected good success. What a fantastic airplane!

Next up from N-Tech Jets is the Mig 15. This is a spectacular model with tons of detail. From inspection panel markings to wing fences, this model is simply great looking.

My latest production sample will also be flown with the Jet Hangar E-Turbax and 12S system.

Here’s a pic of one built and flying.

N-Tech Jets Mig 15

N-Tech Jets Panther – 72″ Wingspan

November 22, 2011

N-Tech Jets Panther F9F

 

This is a new Jet. We expect them in stock in 2-3 weeks.  See specs and info below. This is some rough information about this very nice, great flying high performance EDF.  It includes the retracts, air system, and struts. Power system and radio are required, sold separately of course.

N-Tech Jets

Panther F9F

EDF ARF R/C Jet

Item No 190150

Mfg No. NTJ-01

 

Wingspan: 1829mm – 72in

Length: 1800mm – 70.85in

Flying Weight: – 18-21 lb

Fan Size: 120mm

Power System: 12S

Functions: A/E/T/R/F/G

Optional Brakes

 

Features List:

Wood Wing and Stabilizer Construction

Molded Fuselage with Wood Structure (ABS Skins with Plywood and Carbon structure)

Factory Covered Flying Surfaces and Painted Fuselage

Complete Hardware Pack

Removable Wings

Functional Nose Gear Doors

Basic Molded Cockpit

Mounting and Ducting Optimized for Electric Power

 

Recommended Items:

9-10 Channel Computer Radio (We used the SD-10G)

8 Servos

120mm Fan

EDF Motor

12S Li-Po Battery (5000 to 6000 mAh)

160amp ESC

Air Pump for Retracts

 

Big High Performance Electric Jet

 

Step up from foam and micro jets! Experience high performance electric jet performance with a model that is big, forgiving and fast. The Panther has exceptional qualities in flight, is stable on approach, and is not pitch sensitive with extended flaps. At speeds of over 120mph, the Panther is fast and fun with a performance envelope almost any experienced R/C pilot will enjoy. Good looking and great flying, the N-Tech Jets Panther is a stunning aircraft that is a joy to fly.

 

Pictures for Box:

Main 3/4 shot

Smaller Detail Shots:

1. Flaps

2. Canopy

3. Retracts

 

Next info is for instructions:

 

Items Used to Complete our Panther

 

Radio:

We recommend an 8-10 channel radio for convenience although technically the Panther only has 6 functions: Ailerons, Rudder, Elevator, Flaps, Throttle, and Retracts.

 

Qty 7 94851 Metal Gear Servos (or similar)

Qty 1 94722 Standard Servo (or similar)

qty 2 750mm Extensions (for tail servos)

qty 4 500mm Extensions (from wing joint to receiver)

qty 2 300mm Extensions (from Ail servos to wing joint)

qty 1 100mm Extension (from steering servo to receiver)

(If your radio is only 6-8 channel, you’ll need QTY 3 Y-harnesses for the Aileron and Flaps and Steering/rudder servos).

Servo Lead retainers (Heat shrink, molded clips, whatever is your preference

Receiver Battery: We recommend either a 5 cell Ni-MH pack of 1600 or more mAh rating, or a Li-FE 6.6v receiver battery with 1600mAh or more rating.

 

Power System:

-120mm Fan

-12S Motor

(We used the Neu Motor for the E-Turbax fan although other motor/fan systems of this size and rating will work)

-Castle 160HV (The power system does not draw this much current but EDF systems tend to be very demanding of the ESC, thus we use an ESC rated a little higher than necessary)

-12S 5000 to 6500mAh LiPO packs, minimum 40C rating (The airplane is setup for using two separate 6S packs sometimes called Saddle Packs)

-6mm Gold Connectors or similar (Castle 6.5mm connectors for example)

-Mounting Screws for the Fan Unit (different fans may have different requirements, we used #4 x 3/4 Dubro Socket Head Wood Screws for mounting the E-Turbax Fan)

 

Other Items:

-The fuselage can be broken down into two parts, so we installed air-line connectors at the fuselage break, it required 3. Robart, Jet Hangar Hobbies, or other similar air-line connectors will work.

-Glues: We used Wood Glue, Epoxy, and C/A (instant glue)

-Threadlock, (blue or semi-permanent, do NOT use “red” or permanent thread lock)

-Tape: Gaffer’s Tape or bi-directional Packing Tape will work. This is to seal off the air between duct joints and around the motor wires where they exit the exhaust air duct.

-Basic tools (file, wire cutter, pliers, hobby knife, various metric hex-drivers, small drill bits, drill, etc)

-Paint to detail the cockpit (Optional)

-Small amont of fiberglass cloth (3/4 to 1 oz weight)

25 Radio Giveaway at Hobby People

February 23, 2011

Our CEO has created a new giveaway I really like. It involves free stuff and that’s ALWAYS good!

 

Through March and April, 2011 if you sign up on the hobbypeople.net email list (or if you already are on our email mailing list) you will be entered in a drawing to win 1 of 25 radios. It’s free to enter and they’re giving away either an M11X or SD-10G (your choice!).

 

The details and sign up are here:

RADIO CONTEST

Win a Free Radio!

December 12, 2010

Free is always good. Hobby People is having a Photo contest and they’re giving away an Airtronics radio to the winner.

Act FAST, Time is almost up. Photo must be posted to the Facebook page by the 19th (Dec 2010)

Check it out!

FREE RADIO INFO LINK – CLICK HERE

B17 Video up on You Tube

July 6, 2010

We put together a quick video on the B17G. It came out pretty good. Just a nice overview to see the performance on our recommended Electric system

Several Receivers for RDS8000 and SD-10G

January 11, 2010

Many Airtronics users have wondered if there are other receivers available for the RDS8000 and SD-10G besides the stock receivers?

Here’s a list:

There is an 8, a 7 and a 6 channel available. All 3 are full range and the 6ch is quite small and affordable
Click the links:
8ch
7ch
6ch

There is also an affordable lightweight park flyer receiver. With the case off it is only 4 grams or so making it very nice for indoor planes, small helis, etc.
RX60

Kyle Paulson – More Wins with Airtronics

October 20, 2009

Kyle just sent this in (Kyle is a World-Level Championship Sailplane Pilot flying many disciplines now with his SD-10G):

Recent Accomplishments:

1)      1st in the SCSR Cal Cup Points Series.

2)      5th place overseas at the German Open!

3)       2nd place Team USA at the Open! It was a great time.

Looking forward,

Kyle Paulson

– CONGRATULATIONS TO KYLE!