Bird of Prey

This aircraft is possibly one of the most revolutionary Radio Control (R/C) aircraft in years. Constructed in all EPP foam, and reinforced with two (2) carbon fiber rod spars, the Bird of Prey is almost indestructible. The design of the forward swept wing allows for this Speed 400 class combat aircraft to out perform standard combat wings in almost every aspect of competition. You will find that with a properly finished and trimmed aircraft, a higher top end speed is achievable, as well as greater maneuverability and speed retention in the turns.

Discontinued

Click Here to see a video of the BOP in action

Specifications

Wing Span: 48 inches
Wing area: 480 inches square
Length: 27.5 inches
Weight with motor and batteries: 26-29oz
Wing loading: 7.6-8.8 oz/sq.ft.
Motor: Speed 400 6 volt
Batteries: 8 cell AA NiMH
Radio: 3 Channel with elevon mixing min.

KIT Contents:

1-Set CNC Cut All EPP wing cores
1-All EPP fuselage
1-Vacuum formed Canopy
1-Coroplast vertical Stabilizer
1-Set of precut and sanded Elevons
2-carbon spars
1-Aluminum motor mount
1-Hardware Package (includes pushrods, clevises, 2-56 all thread, control horns, motor mount screws, etc.)
1-Instruction set

Material Needed:

Epoxy-5-30 minute cure time. 15 minute recommended or shoe goo or goop or equivalent or Polyurethane glue
Fiberglass reinforced strapping tape (1 inch)
3M Super 77 spray adhesive or equivalent
Velcro
Covering material of your choice (econocote, ultracote, colored packaging tape, etc.)
Radio system with elevon/V-tail mixing, receiver,
HS-81 servos or equivalent
motor (speed 400 min.) , props (Gunther or zagi)
speed control 15amp min.
Batteries (8 cell AA)
Basic hobby tools (exacto knife, small screwdrivers, etc.)

Fly Before You Buy!!!

Click Here to download a Zip file for the BOP designed for the Flying Model Simulator (FMS).  It is 90-95% accurate in handling and performance.

Special Thanks to Jim Ditsworth of Tempe, AZ for developing the FMS Bird of Prey model.

If you need to download the free FMS program, you can get it at the FMS web site by clicking here.