There is also a weight comparison of his Composite version he competed with last year and his built up ARF...
http://www.qqaircraft.com/html/aircr...omparison.html
This also lists out the number of servos and other items used to outfit this beauty.
It's pretty amazing to know that you can get an ARF of this size and quality for $1500 less or more than a composite design at a similar weight.
As in the new 86", the design will feature "drop in" canister install... no messing with mounts, etc... it already built in.
It also features a 2 piece cowl... allowing easier access to the engine compartment without taking prop, spinner and cowl off. Pro stuff here!
The ARF also includes a rigid, painted canopy cover. It's white to reflect the heat of the sun, and allows you to place more sponsor decals.
Also with the phenolic double truss control horns, titanium rods and ball links (and pull-pull rudder hardware) included... there isn't much hardware to be purchased.
The titanium axles are a NEW design that makes wheel pant attachment a walk in the park. I think the only thing you need to supply are your choice of wheels and a fuel tank.
One thing for sure... this isn't a mass market, sport plane... but a competition level aircraft designed from the get go to be a top performing competitive aircraft. you can bet we'll see quite a few of these on the pro circuit.
The new "Surprise" scheme yet to be announced will provide a totally different alternative to the Quique/Brio schemes, offering those who prefer a "different" flavor a choice to be VERY excited about.
There is an ARC version as well for those who want to to "go their own way" with the scheme. (This version will not come with the canopy cover)
As you can see with the DA150 in the video it's not hurting for power at all... but it's quite possible that arriving at the same time will be the new DA170...
I suspect this combo will set a whole new level of performance for competition level aircraft... and with it's easy of assembly and great price... will open the doors of top competition to more pilots.