F5 MODELS Alpha 2.0
Radio-Controlled Gliders for RC Pilots
Overview
The Alpha 2.0 is a great 200 cm (79") span F5J electric thermal soarer for sports and competition modellers wanting a smaller model. It is very light, well designed, and built to a very high standard. The Alpha 2.0's advanced structural design ensures it is strong enough for its intended mission, and its finish, completeness and attention to detail is outstanding. The kit is very complete with all control conection accessories included.
Features
- A well designed low drag fuselage with good underwing access for easy RC installation and maintenance.
- A beautiful canopy hatch for magnetic fasteners for easy access to the powertrain and quick battery changes.
- A high aspect ratio wing with Drela airfoils optimised for F5J flying - the wing excels in tight thermal turns, allowing the model to be confidently climbed away from small, weak thermals.
- Despite its extremely good thermal performance the wings maintain a good L/D up to higher speeds, allowing the Alpha 2.0 to easily return from far downwind.
- Superb quality of construction and attention to detail. The model had been constructed by master builders who must have invested hundreds of hours in each airframe. The level of finish achieved is very rare.
- The wing breaks down into two pieces and the tailplane is easily removable, allowing the model to be easily transported to contests.
- The accessory bag contains a tail pylon, glass fuselage servo mount, carbon servo covers, wire for flap and aileron pushrods, pull cable and torque springs for the tail surfaces, and all control horns