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Old 10-26-2006 | 07:37 PM
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Default RE: Air Hogs Aero Ace!

Neurotex, Tony,
the SingleWing is indeed brand new (or at least it is in the US), and is a single motor+actuator plane. the actuator is a normal one, with two leads. the RX is differant than the AAs, a bit larger and has some beefy components on it (two electrolytic caps, M7 diode, oversized resister, switch, ect). the gearbox is two teeth away from the almost 25 dollar BSD 7mm SS 4:1 gearbox, and has the equivilent of a 7mm Red SS motor (could estimate thrust to be around 20-25g for a 0.8 - 1 amp draw). despite the fact that its powered with 3 70mah NiMH AAA cells, i usually get 8-10 minutes of flying. for 20 bucks, its a better deal than the AA! if you get one, take a good close look at the rudder while its still in the box - if its deflected to the left or right at all, try to find a differant one, otherwise its a bear to trim. here's some threads on it:

RCUs thread: http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4888425/tm.htm
RCG thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=584863
RCG mod thread: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587535

today i gutted the 2nd one i have, stripped the gearbox of some weight and have started installing it into my Micro Ultimate, the AUW should be almost identical to stock weight (which is around 24 grams), but will have double the wing area, should be a nice flyer.

nick