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Written by Simon H
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Sunday, 10 January 2010 |
 Xeno - The flying wing for ultimate slope and electric flying fun
At
many slopes and flat-field flying sites you will find dozens of flying
wings. These models are usually cut from various grades of foam and
stiffened with parcel tape. The Xeno is a superior version: more
elegant, of higher technical quality, and offering loads of convenience
as well as excellent flying fun.
When designing the Xeno we made
good creative use of the possibilities of 3-D CAD / CAM techniques and
modern foam moulding technology. The result is an interesting shape
with an unmistakable appearance.
For ease of transport the Xeno can
simply be folded together in a few seconds, and in this state it can be
carried safely and conveniently in a rucksack or similar.
Available from me at £52.00 for the Glider Kit - add £114 if you want the power set
Rigging
the model for launch also takes just a few seconds, and converting it
to electric power and back is almost equally rapid.
With its
simple construction and high level of pre-fabrication it only takes two
or three hours to assemble the Xeno (i.e. one evening - it really
doesn’t count as construction!)
The plus points:
• Requires just a simple radio control system with delta mixer
• Numerous high-quality injection-moulded plastic parts provide interesting detail solutions
• Strong and rigid without the need for “taping” - thanks to ELAPOR® construction
• Removable / replaceable fins
• The finished model can be folded together, making it very easy to transport
• Good-natured flying characteristics, simple to fly (great for beginners), stall-proof
• Broad speed range - a genuine fun-flyer!
• Optional electric power set: fitted in seconds.
• Optional transport bag with strap attachment (# 76 3317)
Kit contents:
Moulded ELAPOR® and plastic
parts, small items, decal sheet,
instructions
Specification:
Wingspan: 1245 mm
All-up weight, glider / electric approx.: 395 g / 460 g
Total surface area: 32 dm²
Wing loading: 12.5 to 14.5 g/dm²
RC functions: Elevator, aileron (delta mixer), optional throttle
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