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Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 7/11/2005 4:16:16 AM   
BTerry



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Status: offline 		Has anybody seen this plane? CLICK HERE If this is anything like their 27% Edge 540 it should be a real winner.

25%
77.5" ws
74.5" fuse
1393 in^2
11-13lb rtf.

I am intrigued by both the LIGHT weight and the HUGE wing area. Basically, it is 3-4# lighter than an 87" Yak with 120in^2 less wing area. I think I have one in my future. This will be strong competition for the Ultra-RC Giles UL.

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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 7/11/2005 4:25:46 AM   
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Status: offline 		its pretty pricey for a 25%

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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 7/11/2005 4:29:07 AM   
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Status: offline 		Big surfaces. That Edge 540T is expensive too so that's normal.

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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 7/11/2005 1:27:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		We need a video showing us its capabilities. I like to buy after seeing.

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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 7/12/2005 1:20:31 AM   
BTerry



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its pretty pricey for a 25%


It is $10 more than the 29% Ultra-RC Giles, and is a bit larger. It is $20 less than the GP Patty Wagstaff, 2-4# lighter, and has more wing area.

If it flies anything like their Edge it will be outstanding.

Since videos really help enforce the flight characteristics of the plane, hopefully Pacific Aero will commission a flight video and post it here!

Brett

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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 7/12/2005 1:48:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'd like to know how it flies. Looks like a good ARF for a Moki 1.80. If it's 13 pounds or less it will be a rocket.

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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 7/24/2005 10:07:29 PM   
coveredup



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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 7/24/2005 10:21:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Although it is not the same model (from a different manufacturer) here is my katana freestyle 140 flying


http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Luke-Katana99


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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 7/24/2005 10:24:51 PM   
coveredup



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Status: offline 		looks great, wonder if YT sells them over here?

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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 7/24/2005 10:36:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		I think its very new even here in the UK- mine is a proto from the first batch. I dont have much info on it but i will try and find out. Its main strength is its low wing loading though. Recovering from mistakes in 3D at low level is just so easy and stress-free i really like it.

I think if the pacific flies even half as good as the YT it will be well received.

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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 10/16/2005 12:28:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		Well, I do have some good news about the Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40. I just bought one and recieved it. Everything is packaged VERY well and appears well built as well. The only thing that is missing and keeping me from building is the instruction manual. I plan on putting pics up of the pieces out of the box soon.

If anyone has a manual handy that I could gegt faxed or something email pdf's or email me at kershawa@hotmail.com. I really want to build this instead of waiting for a manual, Thanks

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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 10/16/2005 2:26:09 AM   
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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 10/16/2005 8:30:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		Good looking plane.. I am on this one too for a while but could not get enough info either from rcuniverse nor the pacaeromodel. So I bought an Ultra-RC UL Giles but still interested with this Katana also. I think PACAERO make nice and light models but they lack the marketing side. I do not think that you could find a manuel easily soon and suggest start building anyway as it seems straightforward. Can you send the weights of the parts, the pictures of the cowling and the canopy? BTW what engine will you be using?
Good luck. Your info is very appreciated.

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RE: Pacific Aeromodel Katana 1.40 - 10/16/2005 10:02:56 PM   
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Status: offline 		Kershawa,

That looks like typical Pacific Aero Model quality. They make wonderful planes.

When you get a chance could you take some 3-view pictures (directly above, to the side, and head-on)? The pictures I hve seen look a bit off scale, but the problem may be related to the camera angle.

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