The Tropical Storm is a unique and possibly the BEST all composite 'Plank' style Micro slope flying wing.  It is a small yet exciting to fly slope aircraft that is highly maneuverable, and will fly in super light lift conditions as well as hi-wind conditions.

The Tropical Storm has no bad handling characteristics when trimmed properly.  Fast in light wind and a real screamer in heavy wind, this little bird will keep you on your toes.  Even though it is small, it has a BIG attitude!

Even with only a 7-10 ounce all up weight, the Tropical Storm flies like a MUCH larger sloper.  Energy retention is unreal, and the ability to fly in both super light winds (less than 5mph) to HUGE winds of 40+mph with no addition of weight/ballast proves the pure efficiency of the design.  Posted on this page as well as the video page is a video of a 6.9-ounce Tropical Storm flying in gusty 40+mph winds!

The fuselage is molded fiberglass and the wing is carbon fiber and Kevlar and Fiberglass construction.  This combo is VERY tough and light at the same time.  Control surfaces are 'Live-Hinged' via the Kevlar.

This is not a 'kit'.  It is a true ARF.  Drop in your servos, receiver and battery, adjust the CG, program your radio and fly!  Typical assembly times are less than an hour.

The Tropical Storm is the perfect micro racing plane for club and sport F3F and MoM racing for a small, VERY fast and extremely tough composite plane.

Keep an eye on these things, they tend to develop into much larger storms known as Hurricanes! Coming soon...VERY SOON!!!

Proudly hand made in the USA!!!

2 Tropical Storms and a Cat-1 Hurricane
6 Tropical Storms

New Video 1-30-07
Maiden Flight of a Tropical Storm in PA.  Thank you Doug for the great video! 
TS Maiden Flight Video .WMV
 

A Tropical Storm flying in 25-40 MPH wind with no ballast!
6.9 ounce flying weight!!!!

Tropical Storm high wind video
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Tropical Storm high wind video
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Tropical Storm
Dynamic Soaring in Kansas
TS DS in KS!
A short section of video shot on a day with about 5-8mph winds about 20 degrees or so West of ideal for the Dam. 
TS weight only 7-ounces!!!
DS-Video (.wmv) ~5Mb

-Specifications-
Wingspan: 28 inches
Wing Area: 133 sq-inches
Airfoil: Root: PW-75 mod. Tip: PW-51 mod.
Length: 18-inches
Weight: 7-10 ounces up to 18 ounces with ballast
Wing loading: ~7-10 oz/sq ft un-ballasted
Channels: 2-Elevon (Aileron/Elevator mixing required)
Servos: 2-12mm thick or less servos with minimal slop and accurate centering.
Battery: 4.8v AAA NiCad/NiMH
Materials: Kevlar, Carbon Fiber, Foam, Fiber Glass, Ply-wood
ARF Assembly time: Less than 1 hour typical.
 

Basic Setup instructions, click here.

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Includes a Berg-4 or equivalent receiver and xtal, 2 sub-micro servos and a battery all installed and ready to fly.

Note:  If you prefer a receiver other than a Berg, please feel free to let us know.  We are more than happy to supply a receiver of your choice for simply the cost difference, or you can supply a receiver of your own, and the price will be adjusted accordingly.