ParkZone's first Ultra Micro Series Formula 1 airplane |
The Ultra Micro Series Pole Cat is modeled after the modified Cassutt Formula 1 air racers that compete in the world famous Reno Air Race. It's been specially designed to deliver all the looks and thrills of these Reno speedsters yet remain as forgiving as any sport plane. Whether you're banking and yanking around the pylons with the throttle wide open, unwinding with some sport aerobatics or simply shooting touch and goes, the Pole Cat is a joy to fly at any speed.
Ultra Micro Pole Cat BNF Highlights:
- Spektrum AR6400 DSM2 receiver/ESC unit
- 4 channel control - throttle, aileron, elevator and rudder
- Spektrum AS2000L ultra micro aileron servo
- 8.5mm coreless brushed motor
- Tail wheel steering
- Attractive paint scheme
- Race number decal sheets
- 1S 150mAh LiPo battery and DC charger
Technical Specifications: Ultra Micro Pole Cat BNF Specs:
- Wingspan: 16.1 in (409mm)
- Overall Length: 15.4 in (391mm)
- Flying Weight: 1.25 oz (35.3g)
- Motor Size: 8.5 mm Coreless Brushed
- Servos: AS2000 linear servos (installed)
- Recommended Battery: 3.7V 150mAh 1S Li-Po
- Flaps: No
- Retracts: No
- Approx. Flying Duration: 6-8 minutes
- Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
- Experience Level: Intermediate
- Recommended Environment: Indoor/Outdoor
- Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour
- Is Assembly Required: No
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I really like this airplane! It's not as quick as the Sukhoi 26xp when doing tricks, but it's just as fast (or faster since it has a sleeker profile) since both have the 8.5mm coreless motor. The Polecat doesn't have ailerons that go from the wing tip to body like the Su26xp so the roll rate is slower which can be a relief on those days when you don't want to go nuts in the sky.
I've been flying it with the factory setup of the pushrod being in the outer hole on the aileron bellcrank so it doesn't snap roll very fast like that. I think I'm going to move the pushrod to the inner hole just to see what it will do compared to the Sukhoi 26xp though.
I did one flight with the elevator and rudder pushrods set from the factory (outermost holes) but when landing I got my hemostats and moved both of the pushrods to the middle holes for more response since I fly outside and the wind is a factor.
One thing about flying a 3D mid wing plane... it goes where your last maneuver left it pointing. Since there is no undercamber on the bottom of the wing, there's no automatic lift built into the wing. The Polecat's wing is made for speed and 3D manuevers and It does both of these nicely!
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I really thought this would be to fast for me but it was fantastic. I thought my p-51 micro was faster than my pole cat. I admit I only got to fly for about 7 min at dusk but the plane was extremely stable in its handleing and responsive while remaining control. Lots and lots of fun.
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