The Manx $54.95
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The Manx is a hot Speed 400 plank style flying wing. It is fast and
nimble and a lot of fun to fly. Best of all, it's constructed of EPP and
corrugated plastic just like the California combat slope soarers. In
fact, the original prototype got smacked into the ground at least 20
times (including an impact with a fence post that cracked a spar) and
still kept coming back for more.
The Manx has some nice features that make it easy to live with, quick
to build, and very durable.
First, the fuselage comes out of the box with a lot of internal
shaping already done. The motor hole is pre-drilled and the battery bay
is pre-routed. Some additional shaping and cutting has to be done, but
the amount of work is much less than with other foamies.
Second, all the components are installed in such a way as to leave
everything accessible for servicing or removal.
And finally, the structurally solid corrugated plastic keel on the
bottom of the aircraft houses a hatch that runs the full length of the
battery bay. An easily removed retainer rod allows instant access to
your battery, receiver, and motor assembly through the battery bay. The
cooling hole provides an easy way to open and close the hatch.
All this adds up to a plane that is easy to fly and easy to service.
Here's the statistics on the model:
 | Wing Span: 36 in. |
| Wing Area: 192 sq.in. |
| Airfoil: Eppler 182, straight taper planform |
| Weight: 17.5 oz. |
| Wing Loading: 13.125 oz/ sq. ft. |
| Power System: 6V Speed 400, 8x600 mAh NiCads,
5.5x4.5 prop. |
| Watts/Pound: approx. 80 |
| Controls: Three channel operation on two servos.
Elevon, Throttle(Requires mixing radio, ESC with BEC) |
| Designer: Darwin Garrison |
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