Brand New From Pilot-RC- The Extra 330LX 92" - Mega Carbon!
Check out this entirely new model from the fine folks at Pilot-RC!
News
By Jim T. |
Pilot-RC = Extra 330LX 92"
From Pilot RC
This is not just the 330SC with an elongated canopy, this is an entirely new model. With new profiles, new shapes, new surface sizes and best of all, and in response to what our clients have been asking for, this thing is big on Carbon!
When we say it is big on carbon, I mean just lift the lid and all you see is black! The result as you can imagine is a super strong and reliable model, and you can really feel the difference once in the air.
As a new model it also had to have a new color scheme or two, so that is exactly what we did. Currently being offered in a total of 8 schemes, we are sure that at least one will catch your eye!
We are super happy with this new model, the flying speaks for itself, so we simply can't wait to see what you are all able to do with yours!
Specs
- Model: Extra 330Lx – 31%
- Wingspan: 92″ (2,340mm)
- Length: 85.1″ (2,162mm)
- Wing area: 1,440 “² (9,290 cm²)
- Weight: 19.58lbs (8.9kg)
Photos and Vids
| Pilot-RC Extra 330LX 92" (6 min 45 sec) |
| New Pilot-RC Canopy system - LX92" (0 min 46 sec) |
Features
- Full Carbon reinforced fuselage and wing using carbon laminated wood and carbon stringers.
- NEW! No screw canopy. Quick release with new security latch design.
- Newly designed and developed 330Lx. Re-designed from the ground up.
- Faster rolls and more agile all over than ever before.
- Strong yet light weight design, specially developed for precision acrobatic and 3D flying
- Genuine German Oracover (Ultracote) covering
- Highly prefabricated, experienced builders can have air ready in under a day
- Pre-installed hinges (glued and pinned)
- Internally mounted cowling – so no visible external screws exposed (two exposed screws underneath for easy mounting)
- Exhaust tunnel pre-installed in fuselage. Comes blocked off from the factory, simply remove for easy canister installation
- Removable rudder (as well as removable wings and stabs)
- Laser engraved motor mounting position and multiple servo locations available for Rudder setup (pull pull or direct push pull)
Links
Head over to Pilot-RC for pricing, schemes and more info!
Last edited by Jim T.; 07-02-2018 at 10:30 AM..| Thread Tools |
07-02-2018, 10:02 AM
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United States, GA, Atlanta
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Followed the jump to the link, but could not find any pricing information.
Any clue on cost? |
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07-02-2018, 10:27 AM
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United States, MN, Anoka
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07-02-2018, 10:55 AM
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United States, GA, Atlanta
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Thanks guys!
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07-02-2018, 11:09 AM
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United States, WA, Woodinville
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Antenna placement is going to be critical inside these mega/ultra carbon fuselages.
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07-02-2018, 11:20 AM
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United States, GA, Atlanta
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Outside of FULL carbon fuses, I've never experienced any need to do anything special with antennas. These types of frames are a far friendlier RF environment than inside a carbon sailplane or DLG.
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07-02-2018, 11:23 AM
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I still say precaution should be taken when installing the receiver, but that's just how I would go about it. |
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Last edited by Cryhavoc38; 07-02-2018 at 12:20 PM.
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07-02-2018, 11:49 AM
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United States, TX, Katy
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That's a lot of carbon fiber. If it were just a few plates and some stringers then maybe not a big deal, but it looks like they made very good use of the laminates throughout the structure...should add a noticeable amount of rigidity and durability to the airframe. Just as in the second to last photo I too have been using a carbon plate across the bottom where the landing gear goes for years....it helps keep the gear from flexing upward on hard landings and putting creases or crack in the fuse sides.
Nice work, Pilot RC ! GM |
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07-02-2018, 02:24 PM
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United States, FL, Jupiter
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A dipole at 2.45GHz is 61.22 mm from end to end, and each of the two halves is 30.61 mm. So as long as the RF signal can get through 31mm holes it will work.
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/tec...-fundamentals/ |
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07-02-2018, 02:28 PM
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United States, CA, Santa Clarita
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I do like the carbon on the vertical motor box plates, around the landing gear and the stringers. Basically where things break at. For me the landing gear area is the week point on most of these arfs (any brand).
You guys are on your own with the carbon / RF dilemma. |
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