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The Nan Models Explorer 5 is designed to excel in the new category GPS Triangle Racing - Light Class. Nan gave this exciting class the attention it deserves by designing and producing a glider that fits perfectly in the category. The Explorer 5 can also be used as a F5J glider (especially for windy conditions) and for slope soaring in light to moderate conditions. Some people call the model Explorer Q5 and others Explorer 5.

The Explorer 5 airfoil is based on the successful Xplorer 2/3 airfoils (F3J and F5J champions), resulting in a wing that gives the glider the perfect combination of speed and good climb rate, which is very important in the GPS Triangle Light Class category.

The fuselage of the Explorer Q4 and 5 series is a masterpiece of design and composite engineering. Starting from the front, a 40cm long slim nosecone with a 16cm hatch holds the motor, speed control and flight battery. This is supplied to take a Servoramen 30mm firewall (blank one supplied but not glued into place). The length is a benefit as it allows lightweight (c 100g) motors to be used. However if a heavier powertrain is preferred the front could be shortened by approx 25mm and fitted with a 32mm firewall, and the rear could be cut down by approx 4cm while still allowing room for a good sized battery. The slim nosecones supplied with our Q5 models all have a kevlar/glass layup to assist with GPS reception.