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mini katana - 1/5/2005 2:27:11 AM

sam67

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I can't seem to find the mini katana anywhere in these forums. Can anybody give me a website. I've only seen this plane briefly. It is transparent purple and white. I don't think they are for sale yet however, I do want to put my name on the waiting list to get one. I have been thinking about getting a bigger katana, but I think I will settle for a small one. Hopefully in the next couple months I can look for a patty for a bigger plane. My first choice was the mini funtana, its a really sweet looking plane. I just want to be different, besides I kinda like the transparent purple. If I remember correctly the wings are removable and will be sold as a combo also.

Thanks for any help you may be in leading me to this little plane.

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RE: mini katana - 1/5/2005 6:03:26 AM

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Sorry sammy but it was not posted here, but here it is anyways.
http://www.precisionaerobatics.com/product_item.aspx?prodID=568

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RE: mini katana - 1/5/2005 4:36:24 PM

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I think I might get me one...
hmm...

::checks to see if their name is on the toledo list::

*EDIT*
haha, they're from aus aren't they...
no wonder they're not going to be in toledo! ;p
d'oh.

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RE: mini katana - 1/5/2005 6:51:01 PM

blue ice

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Here's a thread going on somewhere else.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3123205#post3123205

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RE: mini katana - 1/6/2005 1:19:05 AM

sam67

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Thank You for your help Blue Ice.

I went to the web site and I am now on the waiting list for this little plane. Still have no price for it yet but the company said they will e-mail within the week with a price.

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RE: mini katana - 1/6/2005 11:39:35 PM

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Guys check this link

http://www.rcuniverse.com/product_guide/NewProduct.cfm?product_id=368

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RE: mini katana - 1/8/2005 12:40:51 AM

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OK so instead of replying to so many emails here some info about PA Katana mini:
We have been working on this project for the last 15 months and designed the plane with no saving on selected materials, hardware and accessories in order to bring up into the R/C market with one of the finest models available today.
We are into quality more than anything else with no compromising.

It has a pretty big diameter carbon fiber wing tube that fits inside a bigger diameter carbon fiber a long wing socket that provides outstanding strength in construction. Leading edge and fuselage strings are made of carbon fiber. It includes also carbon fiber landing gear that is done with a high temperature mould to make it strongest and lightest as possible. This also keeps the carbon awesome texture (makes it significantly more expensive to produce). Wheel axles are made of carbon and we provide the plane with the coolest CNC machined carbon fiber control horns that are very easy to install and looks fantastic.
Another thing you provide is carbon fiber pushrods that are very strong and there is no flexibility what so ever. The canopy by the way is not like the prototype – it is going to be tinted (like our larger models as the Edge 540T and Extra 42%). It was hard to get the lightest material for the canopy so the proto had a clear one but now we are working on the new canopy.
Wheel pants and cowl are made of pre-painted fibreglass. We used for covering a new great looking lightweight covering.
Since we design big planes so you can say we treat this “baby” like it was one of our giant models. We love this project.

We are now testing the model with different set ups every day. We are changing the gearboxes to find the chosen one. We are still working on a new carbon gearbox which will be available in the future. Another future project is carbon fiber 3D prop.
Of course we also spent many hours of research after a good lithium setup and we have our own OEM high discharge packs to offer. We will offer the plane as combo as well, that is why we haven’t advertised the prices yet, as we are working on this matter. Needless to say that we will have tempting introductory price.
We are working on and testing all the specs now so there might be changes (remember it is a prototype). More information, flight review and movie will be available on our webpage.

Availability of the model is not final especially because of our quality control procedure but production will start in about 3-4 weeks.

Shaun
Precision Aerobatics Team
www.precisionaerobatics.com

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RE: mini katana - 1/16/2005 12:26:06 AM

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Still no word on my plane yet!!!!! I just found out today that we can fly electric airplanes on wednesday night inside one of the Local HIgh Schools. ( in the gym) Wish my mini katana was on the way. I might have to break down and buy another lil electric till they get here.

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RE: mini katana - 1/16/2005 11:14:05 PM

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Hey Sam

Did you get the update by email that we send to all the guys on the waiting list early last week?

If you didn't here it is:

So first update on the construction - we changed the servos location in the wing per customers' requests to be on the bottom.

In regards to the set up: no news yet as we are still testing the many options to find the ultimate one. Don't worry we will offer you all the accessories needed for the model at great prices with the planes.

As you know the Katana mini includes lots of carbon parts and goodies. It is the state of the art design and construction so it is not cheap to manufacture. For example we use carbon fiber wing tube (not a thin carbon rod). The tube fits in carbon fiber socket in the fuselage and in the wing (not a fibreglass one). It makes the plane much stronger and light, but of course cost some $$. The landing gear is high quality carbon fiber (with the carbon texture and beautiful finish).

The Katana mini will be available in few color schemes so few flyers can fly it together.

Also we will offer some upgrades such as carbon fiber wheel pants and other extras.

The US introductory price in the states would be $109. We will advertise the combo prices and specification later on.

High discharge rate lithium polymer packs would be available in a special price when purchasing the model.

We will update you with the details of your US/ Germany/UK dealers (per your country) soon so forget about shipping cost from Australia. It would be shipped in your own country J

Any comments and suggestions are welcome.

PA Team
Precision Aerobatics
Tel (612) 95580443
Fax (612) 95580453
www.precisionaerobatics.com
Sydney Australia

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RE: mini katana - 2/10/2005 3:20:12 AM

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OK guys it is time to choose the Katana mini color scheme.

Go into our website www.precisionaerobatics.com and scroll down to make your vote

cheers,

PA Team

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RE: mini katana - 3/29/2005 11:11:36 PM

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Geeze,

I don't know how I keep missint these threads.....

Guys, go here and check out the video http://www.precisionaerobatics.com/product_item.aspx?prodID=568 It is too cool. You will find it at the bottom of the page.

The Precision Aerobatics Katana Mini will be represented at Toledo and SEFF.

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RE: mini katana - 3/31/2005 2:30:51 PM

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THIS IS A 40", 25 OZ PLANE. Unless you have an extremely large gym I don't think this is an indoor flyer.

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RE: mini katana - 4/1/2005 12:39:56 AM

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Will a Himax 5400 be enought power for this?

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RE: mini katana - 4/1/2005 12:54:58 AM

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i would say same motor set up as mini funtana would work

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RE: mini katana - 4/1/2005 1:00:46 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: mavdriver

i would say same motor set up as mini funtana would work

im not quite familliar with the mini funtana, what motor set up would that be? I was just asking cause i have a spare Himax 2015-5466 5400 kv motor, and was wondering if this would have enought power to 3d with this amazing lookin plane...thx for th