OUTLAW,,,in ARF!

[Larry Lewis]

Hurry up folks, and hide the women & children. The OUTLAWS are bout to ride into town. Not just any Outlaws, but the long awaited ARF Outlaw!
Yes it's true. Chris Hinson at Extreme Flight RC has been working for months now to bring us this awesome little delta wing in an ARF version, and it'll be hitting the market real soon. I've had the pure pleasure of testing the prototype for several weeks now, and trust me, this is one tough little cookie! Chris and his crew have done an amazing job of producing a really nice and accurate ARF Outlaw, and not without several unique construction designs. Most notable, all of the parts have an interlocking fit, creating an extremely strong structure. I've been flying the prototype harder than ANY of the Outlaws Ive built in recent years, and it's taken on any and every high G, stick slam'n maneuver I could throw at it. I've even driven it straight down, wide open throttle for a thousand feet, then corner the sticks for the patended "Jerry Smith Kentucky Pile Driver". Not even THAT has been enough to break this bird! Short of hitting the ground itself, I dont think anyone will be able to destroy this ARF in the air!!!!!!
Chris has worked very hard to create an ARF Outlaw that matches the shape and performance of the original Jerry Smith Outlaw we've all come to know. He has worked with Jerry himself, and Robert Vess who designed the original air foil for Jerry's original design. After flying this one the past 2 months, I 'm thrilled to say he's got it! Even better, this ARF can go from box to air in two evenings! The only major parts that need glueing are top and bottom fins, and the hinges!
As for weight,,, I weighed my scratch built Outlaw and the ARF with postal scales recently and they were identical! Both planes are set up exactly the same so far as hardware, motor, pipe, servo's etc. ( Webra 32, Macs header, Moose can muff, JR 4721's, 4-40 push rods, 720 ma 5 cell pack, 7 ch rec) Both models tipped at 2 lbs 7 oz.
Chris plans to include a nylon beam style motor mount with the kit, which is by far easier to install, but you can also go the route of Jerry Smiths original and make your own back plate mount, as I do. Also, this version of the Outlaw is Jerry Smith's latest variation, that provides more area in the radio compartment. It also allows for a 6 oz fuel tank. The original only carried 4oz.
All in all, this is one fine ARF, and like ALL of Extreme Flights products, it's high quality. I've posted a few pics now, and should have a video up soon. Also, I'll get the 3 color scemes posted soon,so you can start deciding which one YOU'LL be getting.

[rede2fly]

[50%plane]

Sounds great Larry, but.....

[jaybenson]

You want pics Huh? Here ya go, Larrys prototype Outlaw arf.

[exeter_acres]

tis about time!!!! I saw the outlaw fly at the 2006 XFC (by the original designer!!) with promises that it would be an ARF....



it is now almost 2 yrs later..........


really.. I WANT one of these!!!

[EXTREME FLIGHT]

Hey! thanks for posting Larry!
The Outlaws are due to leave China on 1/06/08, which should put them here early February.
It was such a big help to have Jerry Smith, Robert Vess, and Larry Lewis involed in making sure the ARF version stayed true to the flight performance envelope of the original kit built version. These guys are masters of this airframe and watching any of them fly the Outlaw is exhilirating.
Here are some photos of the 3 color schemes available.
If you are interested in getting on our contact list for the Outlaw shoot me an email at info@extremeflightrc.com and I'll get in touch with you as soon as they arrive.

[EXTREME FLIGHT]

3rd scheme. No photo at this time as this one is being outfitted with an electric set-up by a friend.

[EXTREME FLIGHT]

A couple more shots.

[rede2fly]

hey i put a lot of time on a diamond dust. guess this would be about the same. man o man throw a tuned pipe on it and give it a fling and watch out. death dives, talking about walls. will it come out of a flat spin?? rolls faster than you can count.a lot of fun to fly, but if your club has noise regulations this will not be liked very much. what is the top end speed??

[RobertV]

Boy, I can certanily attest to the quality, innovation, and strength of the prototype! And Larry tried hard to break it in flight....it passed!

Everywhere the "RDRC Travelling Circus" has flown our Smith plans-built Outlaws over the past couple of years (and, of course, wherever Jerry Smith has wowed the countless crowds at big events), people have expressed tremendous interest in them and wondered where to get one.

EVERYONE WANTS A "ARF" OUTLAW!

The flood gates have now been opened, Chris! You have done Jerry proud with this final version. I hope you have a "big" container coming in Feb.

[exeter_acres]

email sent.. I'm gettin one!!

[Unbalanced]

What's the retail price gunna be?