The Skua is a RC flying wing glider designed for slope soaring. It is an extremely fast and aerobatic flyer and whips around turns with excellent retention of energy. The Skua is super quick, very agile and aerobatic, has a good roll rate, performs tight loops and flies inverted with ease. It will fly in reasonably light lift but performs best in winds above 10 knots on a good slope. Winds of 15 to 20 knots are ideal and it can comfortably handle up to 30 knots without any additional ballast weight. It has been designed for intermediate to advanced flyers seeking a top performing aerobatic flying wing with a unique look. 

The Skua kit features:

• CNC cut EPP foam wing panels for incredible durability
• 9mm (approx 3/8") diameter fiberglass spar system for in-flight rigidity
• Wide (up to 60mm, or 2 3/8") balsa elevons with tapered cross-section for superior integration with airfoil
• Pre-marked coreflute for fins
• Quality Dubro pushrods and connectors
• Detailed construction manual with photos

Specifications:

• Wing span: 1200 mm. (47 inches)
• Typical flying weight: 700 grams (25 ounces)
• Typical wing loading: 26 g/dm^2 (8.5 oz/ft^2)

Radio requirements:

• Transmitter and receiver (minimum 2 channel)
• Receiver battery pack in flat configuration
• Two (2) mini or micro size servos IE Hitec HS-85MG or servos of your choice
  
• Two (2) servo extension leads (100mm to 300mm depending on the length of your servo leads)

Kit construction requirements:

• 36mm (approx. 1 1/2") wide filament tape
• 48mm (approx. 2") wide cross-weave filament tape
• 48mm (approx. 2") wide coloured covering tape or iron-on covering (eg. UltraCote or ProFilm)
• 3M Super 77 spray adhesive
• Various glues (eg. 5 minute epoxy, goop/goo, hot-melt glue)
• Utility knife (retractable disposable variety is ideal).
• Sandpaper and basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers etc.)
• 1mm (approx. 1/16") thick lead flashing for nose weight

To view online version of construction manual, please click HERE

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