Yellow Jacket 1.5M F5K Electric Glider

Description

1.5 Meter Sailplane for Electric Launch-with Build Up Horizontal Stabilizer

This model was designed for easy construction and excellent performance to achieve an all up weight less than 250G or 8.8 Ounces.  For competition flying with precision landings or landing in tight spaces the included optional spoiler can be installed and it works well.

Wing with Single Half Rib per Full Rib.

• AG35-AG38 Airfoils
• Three Piece Wing for Easy Storing and Transportation
• Removable Stabilizer
• Carbon Fiber Spars, Leading Edge, and Tailboom
• Wing Span 57.5″ Length 37.4″
• Wing Area 291 Sq In
• Wing Loading 3.96 oz/ft at 8 oz Total AUW

Contents

The kit contains the materials and instructions to build the complete structure.  Adhesives, covering, and basic tools, electrical components are not included.  All laser cut parts are completely cut out and grouped so the builder does not have to cut parts from a sheet.  Parts are organized to simplify preparation and assembly.

Wing

Full size build plan with instructions printed on the plan

All ply and balsa ribs

Fuse-Build Up Wood Pod and Carbon Fiber Boom

Servos mount under wing to enable room for battery under hatch for access

Motor-Emax 1407, 12A ESC, 25mm Spinner for 5mm drone motor threaded shaft from Vladimir or CN Models.  Matching 6×4 or 7×4 prop (tested with CN 7×4 from ArmSoar.  Note 6×3 propellers also work fine, however if you are flying F5K competition the 7×4 will achieve a higher launch in the same time.

Servos (3) Emax ES 9051 or Turnigy D56LV

Below are links to current know sources for components

ArmSoar USA

CN Models 7×4 Prop

Fury Carbon Folding Propellor

CN 25mm Spinner

Spinner 25/5

Kennedy Composites

Note: The spinner cone requires quite a bit of carving to fit the CAM prop via the link below.  The CN 7×4 launches faster and fits the Vladimir spinner pretty well

http://www.kennedycomposites.com/snipe2e-repl.htm

EMax Model

EMax 1407 2800kv Motor

EMAX ECO Micro Series 1407 2~4S 2800KV 3300KV 4100KV Brushless Motor For FPV Racing RC Drone

EMax ES 9051 Servos

Emax ES9051 4.3g Digital Mini Servo For RC Model

BLHeli Series 12A ESC (ONESHOT available)

Hobby King

Battery-Nano Tech 300 mah 2S JST

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-nano-tech-300mah-2s-45-90c-lipo-pack.html?queryID=78703dd44a1da6f35331609592e1ec3b&objectID=47473&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products

Turnigy Plush 12A ESC

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-plush-32-12a-2-4s-speed-controller-w-bec.html?queryID=cd55d23f45fb299dc465e6265c39b235&objectID=82082&indexName=hbk_live_magento_en_us_products