OMP Katana .40
 

I'm sure theres more than one thread here, but I am FAR too lazy to look it up.

Anyone flying the OMP Katana .40 with a saito .82? And....are standard 40 oz/in servos enough for 3D with this 6 lb airplane?

AND...and...and...at 129.95, is this a good choice for an every-day travel and practice plane?

Furthermore, is the OMP fusion as good, better, not as good.....?


I lost my 'every-day' airplane to due to 'wing separation-anxiety' and I am reduced to foam till I can get a new one.

Thanks,

Mark

RE: OMP Katana .40
 

Hi Mark,

Yes the .82 is a good motor for either the Katana or the Fusion. The .82 doesn't really weigh much more than the average .50 2-stroke and produces a bit more power. Good choice of motor for ultimate performance. We use the .82 in a OMP Yak here and it's a great combo! Standard servos will do the trick in these birds! No worries there.

Any profile will take the throne as an everyday trash around plane!!! It's what their known for because of their function over form nature. Their easy to maintain and usually stronger than the average fatty. And of course profiles are still the only .40 size models that'll truly 3D (Well I have yet to see another .40 size fatty do the book). And be good at it!

The choice between the Fusion and the Katana is a coin toss. The Katana is a bit more fun flyish than the Fusion so it'll float more and probably 3D a little easier at the cost of precision. The Fusion on the other hand will fly a straight line much better at the cost of 3D ease. In the end their both awesome birds and great choices! You need to decide what you want from the bird? A fun fly trash around? Or a bit more precision and 3D monster?

Good luck with it!
Cheers
Spacey

RE: OMP Katana .40
 

Good answer Spacey and right as always. The .82 is a common engine for 40 size planes. It's been used on just about every one including the Boxxer. The Kats are your traditional fun fly type planes with lower wing loading and short moments. Great 3d funfly style plane. The Fusions I designed to bring back the precision capabilities of pattern and IMAC but still offer great 3d performance. The Fusions are more advanced flying birds and a step up from the Katana. If you want to learn 3d stick with the kats or the 47" Edge/Yak.

RE: OMP Katana .40
 

I dont see it being 6lbs...mine comes in lighter than that.