AeroCat Fast Pusher *70 MPH*
 

Hi,

I'd like to introduce the AeroCat high performance pusher jet by Model Aero . From its elegant and striking design, to its mind blowing performance, the AeroCat raises the bar for flat foam RC aircraft. Depending on power choice, the AeroCat is capable of speeds approaching 70 mph with unlimited vertical, yet it flys equally well at low to moderate speeds.

The AeroCat represents the cutting edge of flat foam airplane kits. The fit and finish are second to none, and the pre-printed graphics are simply awesome!

Designed by Model Aero, the kit is precisely CNC machined out of 6 mm Depron by Nikitis Aircraft. All parts are tabbed and notched to assure a quick and accurate build. Carbon fiber wing, fuse, and tailfin spars, pushrod material, motor mount, full color printed graphics, and color instruction manual are included. The kit is designed for high RPM inrunner or outrunner brushless motors. In stock at www.ModelAero.com There's a video link of the plane on the homepage.

Wingspan–32"
Length–31"
AUW–7-15 oz.
Speed Range–45-70 MPH
Price-$49.95

I also have a number of kits for sale in the RCU Marketplace: http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=120123

In addition, there is a FREE SHIPPING promotion on the above Marketplace ad.

Regards,

Scott DeTray

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Just got my AeroCat kit today. Looks great, the quality of the kit and assembly manual are top notch. Looks like it will go together quick. Has anyone else picked up one of these? I will be using a Himax 2816-1220 motor. Would like to here what some of you other guys are using. Looks like a lot of fun. Will let you know how it flys in a few days.

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HighSpeed,

I'm glad you like the kit. It will fly great on the Himax 2816-1220 motor. I flew that motor a lot while testing the prototype.

I'm currently running a Warp 4 (4 turn) and that is a great motor for the AeroCat.

Let us know how it flies.

Here's a video of the AeroCat:

http://modelaero.com/video/Aero5.WMV

Regards,

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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does this come only as a kit?
i mean do you have to buy the transmiter, reciever, servos etc?

RE: AeroCat Fast Pusher *70 MPH*
 

The AeroCat is only available as an ARF. Motor, servos, ESC, etc. are not included.

Regards,

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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Will a Mega 16-15-3 work well with this?

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The Mega 16-15-3 will work, but it is the absolute maximum I would recommend for the AeroCat. I'm running a Warp 4 (4 turn), which is very similar to a Mega 16-15-4. The 3 turn will be faster, and you may see some flutter at high speeds. Be very careful.

It wouldn't hurt to add a little more carbon fiber to beef things up if you plan to run the 16-15-3.

You will see close to 70 mph with that motor.[X(]

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I JUST ORDERED MY AEROCAT AND LOOKING FORWARD TO IT. I AM ALSO ORDERING THE WARP 4 (4 TURN). WHAT ABOUT THE WARP 4 (3 TURN) WOULD IT BE FASTER? ONE LAST QUESTION. ON THE WARP YOUR RUNNING WHAT PROP ARE YOU USING.

THANKS
BLWJ

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BLWJ The 3 turn would be faster, but it is pushing the limit of what the airframe can handle. I would recommend additional carbon reinforcement if you went with a 3 turn.

I'm running an APC 6/5.5 E prop on my 4 turn with a Thunder Power 2100 3 cell.

Good luck with the kit and let us know how she flies.

Regards,

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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Scott,

I have a spare Hacker A20-22L, X20 ESC and a loads of 3 cell 1600Mah lipos. Could you tell me if the model will perform well on this setup?

I'm only used to 3D so not sure about 'speed' models - what size prop would give good performance on my Hacker?

Also, I'm a little confused as to props. Can I put a normal prop on back to front, do I need to run the motor backwards or do I need a 'pusher' prop?

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does the kit come with things to attach the servos etc or do you have to comprimise and find a way to attach it?

also will a walkera 3200kv brushless work?

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Hi Mark,

Your setup would definitiely fly the Aerocat fine, but it wouldn't be as
fast as some other setups. That's because the Hacker is 924Kv (RPM/V).
Ideally, we would want a higher kv rating spinning a smaller prop. Your
battery sounds ideal.

As far as props go, I'd try an APC 7/5 E or a 7/6 or maybe even a 7/7. Just
put the prop on backwards and run the motor backwards. That will work fine.

Since I've never tried the Hacker, I can't say for sure what the performance
would be.

I'd be happy to trade you an Aerocat for a Composite-ARF Eurosport:D

Regards,

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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sparkling_fist - The AeroCat comes with all pushrods and control horns. I attach the servos with hot melt glue.

I don't know anything about the Walkera 3200kv, but the AeroCat will fly on a large number of motors. Any speed type motor should work fine.

Regards,

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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Thanks Scott,

I'd be happy to swap a EuroSport for an AeroCat...

....oh, and another $1450 :D

Rgds,
Mark

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Mark,

Turbine included I presume!!!;)

Scott

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:)

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would a 1450kv bp-21 do the trick on this lil' bird? by the way, dern good lookin plane, and nice flyin in the video ;)

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iflyatcae- Thanks for the kind words. That is my friend Jeff Heitman flying the Aerocat in the video. He sure makes it look easy!

I'm not familiar with the BP-21, but the specs indicate it would work well, perhaps with something like an APC 7/5 E and a 3 cell lipo.

Regards,

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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WOW, thats the fastest reply EVER. the bp-21 is basically a cheap brushless, about 13 bucks. Im all about cheap stuff, im 16, so thats what I use in my 3d foamie, and another foamie ap plane. if you want to find out more about it, go to aero-nuts.com. If you know of any other cheap motors that would work, please let me know.

thanks

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u can get a kit for a brushless outrunner or $9
u have to make it urself but its not hard u just need to had patients

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Being new to electrics, will a Kontronik Fun400-23 and a 2000ma 3 cell lipo fly the plane?

Joe[8D]

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Hi Joe,

I think the Kontronic would be a fine motor for the AeroCat from what I've read about it. It would be at the higher end of the power range for the plane.

You would want to consider additional carbon fiber strengthening if you used that motor. ;)

Regards,

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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Thanks for the info, I have this motor and esc combo with a APC 5.5X4.5 prop in my GP Slinger, flys good, take offs are slugish, but once it's going, it flys good.

Joe[8D]

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What a blast to fly very fast and tracks straight. Hand launch is easy just give about 3/4 throttle and let it go and it will climb out. would like to see a little bit bigger version of this though. This is the most simple plane to build everything fits together perfectly. Highly recommend this plane. Just my 2cents. Rick

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Rick, what's your setup?

Joe

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BOUGHT MINE AND MAN THIS KIT IS NICE. BEST PRE RPINTED FOAM I'VE SEEN AND I HAVE ABOUT 10 DIFFERENT FOAM KITS. I PUT A WARP 4 (3 TURN ) AND ADDED A COUPLE OF PIECES OF CARBON FIBER FOR REINFORCEMENT AND MAN THIS PLANE FLIES SMOOTH AND FAST. GREAT JOB ON THIS PLANE GHOST!! KNOW BOTH MY SON'S WANT ONE. ANY VOLUME DISCOUNTS? JUST KIDDING.

RE: AeroCat Fast Pusher *70 MPH*
 

Guys,

I really appreciate the flight reports and compliments on the AeroCat. It makes all the time and effort put into the kit worth it. Our goal is to produce the finest quality, best flying foamies out there.

The second AeroCat production run will be done in a few weeks, and there will be a surprise or two. ;)

Also, the website will be undergoing some changes in the next few weeks, with more products being offered.

In the meantime, keep 'em flying fast and furious!!!

Regards,

Scott

www.Model.Aero.com

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Ghost, are you out of kits at this time. Some of our club members are thinking of ahving an aerocat race. We will need some kits. Can you email me when the next run will be available.

Thanks
Blwj

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which is best for top speed , inrunner or outrunner?

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In general, inrunner. outrunner is usually for more torque.

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iflyatcae- Good advice. If you want top performance, go with an inrunner, such as a Warp 4, 4 turn or a Mega 16-15-4. However, some of the high KV outrunners will provide great performance as well.

The nice thing about the AeroCat is that it flies well on many different power choices. We've flown AeroCats as light as 6.1 oz. with an AXI 2204-54 to over 15 oz. with a Warp 4, 3 turn motor.

Regards,

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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hey G.Ghost, i have a Ultrafly Inrunner motor A/30/29, the gearbox that came with it broke the first time i used it, can you suggest an aftermarket gearbox and prop that would work well with this plane? prefer one that comes preassembled, im new to this electric stuff. thanks

RE: AeroCat Fast Pusher *70 MPH*
 

SigMan - I have never used a gearbox on the AeroCat. It is designed for direct drive, high RPM inrunner and outrunner motors.

I'm sure it would fly with a gearbox, but there would be issues with balance, etc.

Regards,

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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It's been awhile since I've posted. Here's a couple pics of my AeroCat seconds after a hard mid-air at the E-Fest.

Jeff Heitman was flying it and had just throttled up for a speed pass.

I got it fixed in time for the afternoon Jet time slot. The other plane didn't fare as well. :(

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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I saw the AeroCat fly at Champaign, including the mid-air discussed above. I bought one at the show and put it together a few days later.

I finally had a chance to fly the AeroCat.....it is fast and easy to fly. I have the JGF400DF motor a CC25 speed control and used a 5/5 APC Prop. I elected to have rudder control too. With the weight to power ratio I would recommend the added control of rudder. This airplane will go vertical almost for ever.

The only caution is the airplane has unusual stall characteristics. Not that it is easy to stall, just after as stall it make a spiral dive and burns up altitude fast. It is easy to recover too.

AeroCat is a very good quality, comes with clear instructions and super nice flyer, a very good value.

Jim Fassino

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Hi Jim,

Thanks for supporting Model Aero at the E-Fest. I'm glad you are enjoying your AeroCat.

It sounds like you may be a little tail heavy with the stall you describe. Maybe shift the battery a little forward. Also, check the lateral balance. If you mounted the battery like the instructions show, you may need a little weight out on the opposite wingtip. I have found that a penny or small washer hot glued on the wingtip will bring it into balance.

Scott

www.ModelAero.com

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Hey I am thinking about buying one of these planes. Can it take off from the water because in on of the pics it looks like it is sitting in water.

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no water.

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sorry for my arrogance but it realy looked like it was in water.[&:]

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Water operation is definitely not recommended for the AeroCat!

Scott

www.ModelAero.com