In the flight shot, note the optional blisters that hide the
spark plug covers of a larger engine that might protrude
through the cowl—a nice touch!
Specifications
Model: 100cc Super Decathlon
Manufacturer: Hangar 9 ( hangar9.com)
Distributor: Horizon Hobby
( horizonhobby.com)
Type: Giant scale
Length: 96 in.
Wingspan: 137.9 in.
Wing area: 3,177 sq. in.
Weight: 40 lb., 3 oz.
Wing loading: 20.1 oz./sq. ft.
Engine req’d: 100 to 120cc gas
Radio req’d: 4-channel w/ six high-torque
servos
Price: $1,449
Highlights
; + Quick-release strut attachment pins
make field assembly fast
; + Extremely complete hard ware package
; + Great flight performance
Gear Used
Radio: Spektrum DX18-QQ transmitter,
AR9110 receiver ( spektrumrc.com); four JR
DS-8411 servos; one JR DS-8711, and one JR
DS-821HV servo ( jrradios.com)
Engine: Desert Aircraft DA-120 w/ stock
mu;ers ( desertaircraft.com)
Fuel: VP Racing, 97 Octane RC fuel (vpracing.
com) mixed 40:1 with Redline Racing oil
( redlineoil.com)
Prop: Mejzlik 28x12 carbon fiber
( desertaircraft.com)