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Oh My look what Hangar 9 has! 8KCAB Decathlon

Old 12-21-2012, 11:43 AM
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Default Oh My look what Hangar 9 has! 8KCAB Decathlon

Oh my. I couldn't believe my eyes. This may raise the bar for ARF's. it is a 100cc Bellanca Decathlon...

It is a Bit pricy, but still less than some of the jets Iv'e purchased.



Wingspan: 137.9 in (3504mm)
Overall Length: 96.0 in (2439mm)
Wing Area: 3177.0 sq. in. (205.0 sq. dm.)
Flying Weight: 38–42 lb (17.2–19.1 kg)
Engine Size: 80–120cc gas
Radio: 4-channel radio system (minimum)
Servos: (4) high-torque, (2) standard servos required
Recommended Receiver Battery: (2) 4000mAh
Trim Scheme Colors: UltraCote White (U870), True Red (U866), Black (U874)
CG (Center of Gravity): 6-1/2 to 7-1/8 in (165–181mm) back from the leading edge of wing
Prop Size: 24 x 10–27 x 10
Spinner Size: 4-1/2 in (114mm)
Flaps: No
Control Throw (Ailerons): Low: 19º up, 11.5º down, 25% expo; High: 26º up, 16.5º down, 30% expo
Control Throw (Elevator): Low: 15º up/down, 40% expo; High: 35º up/down, 45% expo
Control Throw (Rudder): 27º right/left, 35% expo
Main Wing Tube Length: 46.0 in (1168mm)
Main Wing Tube OD: 2.0 in (51mm)
Tail Wing Tube Length: 14.0 in (356mm)
Tail Wing Tube OD: 0.5 in (13mm)
Scale: 36%
Is Assembly Required: Yes
Plane Type: Scale Civilian
Experience Level: Advanced
Power Plant Size: 4.9-7.2 2-Cycle Gas
Recommended Environment: Outdoor
Fuel Type: Gas

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Old 12-21-2012, 12:52 PM
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Now we can have a shoot out between the Hangar 9, Pilot, and Bill Hempel. I have only seen the Bill Hempel in that size. A little competition is good for the hobby.
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Default RE: Oh My look what Hangar 9 has! 8KCAB Decathlon

But you can't fly it indoors, says so right in specs.
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But you can't fly it indoors, says so right in specs.
Damn, I was going to get it until I read that.
Old 12-26-2012, 11:14 AM
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Default RE: Oh My look what Hangar 9 has! 8KCAB Decathlon

I love it but wish they would bring it out in 1/4 scale as well. That beast is way too big for my vehicle and storage area.
Old 12-26-2012, 04:00 PM
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Default RE: Oh My look what Hangar 9 has! 8KCAB Decathlon

Finally one that looks scale. H9 did a great job. The Pilot-RC and Hempel Decathlons are fun scale at most. The nose section/cowl are so messed up/goofy looking on those, that I wouldn't want one if it was free. H9 sure could school the other Decathlon mfg's, as Mike McConville has flat nailed this design. This is the most scale kit/arf I have seen since the Pilot/Ok Model 1/4 scale Decathlon kits from years back. Sure wish I had a trailer to haul one of these beautiful airframes. Maybe they will come out with a 1/4 scale version. I'm sure a lot of people would be all over it in a hurry. I hope this one is a great seller for Horizon.
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Mr. Yak, the Seagull offering is 1/5 scale and looks pretty nice if you wanted a smaller one. Yeah, I know, too small....
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Like the hanger9 the best will order one soon
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sj3cub ;I have to agree, McConville nailed it.
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what is the chances of floats for it
Old 12-31-2012, 06:05 PM
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Your more than likely going to have to build a set of your own. Balsa USA has several nice sets. I'm pretty sure HH has no plans for floats for this model being its a Decahlon. Now maybe if it was a Scout, and not a Decathlon? Who knows though?

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