Carbon Traveler Convertible

Carbon Traveler Convertible

4 channel profile CF & ripstop portable Ultra-Light 3D/sport bipe

PRODUCT:

MANUFACTURER:

Ace Sim RC

CONSTRUCTION:

Ripstop nylon and carbon fiber rods

FUNCTIONS:

Aileron, Elevator, Rudder, Throttle

WING SPAN:

660 mm

WING AREA:

23.4 dm²

AIRFOIL:

flat

FLYING WEIGHT:

226.5 g (w. E-Tec 3S700)

RC GEAR:

Jeti Rex 5 plus RX
Blue Bird BMS-371 servo for aileron
2 x GWS Pico Std servos for elevator and rudder

DRIVE SYSTEM

LensRC 22-5-20 BL/outrunner motor
Castle Creations Phoenix 10 ESC
E-Tec 3S700, TP3S730 or TP3S910 Li-Poly battery w. GWS 8 x 4 HD prop
Kokam Hornet 2S730 or TP2S900 Li-Poly battery w. GWS 9 x 5 HD prop

Review date: March 19, 2006

Summary:

3D capable light weight electric RC biplane.
Collapsible without any tools.

Strength:

Easy to fly: 3D capable but flies gently and slowly with light battery pack if you wish.
Easy to harrier, hover and knife edge.
Incredibly durable, highly crush resistant: essential for 3D practice.
Factory recommended drive system is so efficient and quiet.

Weaknesses:

none.

one problem: GWS 8x4 or 9x5 HD props are not easily available in Japan.

Overall rating:

AAAAA (five of five), excellent

Carbon Traveler Convertible page at Ace Sim RC web

Carbon Traveler Convertible

4 channel profile CF & ripstop portable Ultra-Light 3D/sport bipe

Flight photo 01.30.06