Akcent 2 DLG
Product Code: AKCENT-2
Description
Akcent 2 DLG
The Akcent-2 is a molded composite discus launched glider model beautifully made by Dmitriy Lomovtsev of LD-Models in Russia.
The Akcent has several innovative features in addition to a sleek graceful design and a proven airfoil set (modified AG series from Mark Drela). The wing is molded with a CNC routed foam core inside a double layer fibreglass skin. A diagonal grid of carbon tows is laid under the skin to maximise torsional stiffness – this is called a disser layup. The solid foam core makes the wing very durable and repairable. The very slim fuselage is a one-piece carbon molded design with a 2.4 GHz friendly fibreglass nose. The tail feathers are molded with CNC routed foam cores and a light layer of glass. The tailplane is detachable and is mounted on a very clever and light tail mount with one plastic screw and two fixing pins.
The model is designed for pull-spring actuation of the tail surfaces, but pushrods can be used if preferred. Pushrods, or strings and springs are not supplied with the kit and must be obtained separately by the builder. We now have an option to purchase the kit with a fin that does not have a rudder. This is mainly preferred by competition fliers who prefer the weight saving and inertia reduction of a rudderless DLG.
The Akcent-2 is very easy to fly and is suitable for fliers of any level - from beginners to advanced pilots. The Akcent-2 has been successfully used by pilots in Russia, Europe, and the USA, with positive feedback. It requires a bit more work to assemble than, for example, the Blaster 2 or 3, but flies very well and is tougher and easier to repair.
For more info see the excellent Akcent-2 build log and discussion on RCGroups.
Kit Contents
Wing
Tailplane
Fin
Fuselage
Control horns
Wing and stabilizer screws
Servo tray
Throwing peg
The Akcent-2 is also known as Akcent2, Ackcent-2, Ackcent2, Accent-2, Accent2
The Akcent has several innovative features in addition to a sleek graceful design and a proven airfoil set (modified AG series from Mark Drela). The wing is molded with a CNC routed foam core inside a double layer fibreglass skin. A diagonal grid of carbon tows is laid under the skin to maximise torsional stiffness – this is called a disser layup. The solid foam core makes the wing very durable and repairable. The very slim fuselage is a one-piece carbon molded design with a 2.4 GHz friendly fibreglass nose. The tail feathers are molded with CNC routed foam cores and a light layer of glass. The tailplane is detachable and is mounted on a very clever and light tail mount with one plastic screw and two fixing pins.
The model is designed for pull-spring actuation of the tail surfaces, but pushrods can be used if preferred. Pushrods, or strings and springs are not supplied with the kit and must be obtained separately by the builder. We now have an option to purchase the kit with a fin that does not have a rudder. This is mainly preferred by competition fliers who prefer the weight saving and inertia reduction of a rudderless DLG.
The Akcent-2 is very easy to fly and is suitable for fliers of any level - from beginners to advanced pilots. The Akcent-2 has been successfully used by pilots in Russia, Europe, and the USA, with positive feedback. It requires a bit more work to assemble than, for example, the Blaster 2 or 3, but flies very well and is tougher and easier to repair.
For more info see the excellent Akcent-2 build log and discussion on RCGroups.
Kit Contents
Wing
Tailplane
Fin
Fuselage
Control horns
Wing and stabilizer screws
Servo tray
Throwing peg
| Akcent 2 Specifications | ||
| Wing span | 1.5 m | 58 in |
| Wing area | 21.4 dm2 | 332 sq in |
| Length | 109 cm | 42.9 in |
| Flying weight from | 274 g | 9.7 oz |
| Wing loading | 12.8 g/dm | 4.2 oz/sq ft |
| Aspect ratio | 10.1 | |
| Wing airfoil | AG Series | |
| Dihedral | 6.3º | |
| Centre of Gravity | 71-78 mm from wing leading edge | |
| Controls | Rudder, elevator, ailerons | |
| Akcent 2 Typical Weights | ||
| Fuselage | 48 g | 1.7 oz |
| Wings | 124 g | 4.4 oz |
| Fin | 7 g | 0.2 oz |
| Tailplane | 8.5 g | 0.3 oz |
| Accessories | 10.5 g | 0.4 oz |
| Total structure | 198 g | 7.0 oz |
| Wiring & glue | 10 g | 0.4 oz |
| Pushrods | 5 g | 0.2 oz |
| Receiver | 6 g | 0.2 oz |
| Tail servos | 10 g | 0.4 oz |
| Wing servos | 18 g | 0.6 oz |
| Regulator | 6 g | 0.2 oz |
| Battery | 21 g | 0.7 oz |
| Flying weight | 274 g | 9.7 oz |
| Recommended Control Throws & Mixes | |
| Rudder | 10 mm each way |
| Elevator | 8 mm up / 8 mm down |
| Ailerons | 15 mm up / 12 mm down |
| Recommended flaperon settings | |
| Launch mode | ailerons 1 mm up |
| Cruise mode | ailerons neutral |
| Thermal mode | ailerons down 3-5 mm |
| Landing mode | ailerons down 25-35 mm |
| Recommended R/C | |
| Elevator & rudder servos | MKS DS65K, Ripmax SD100 |
| Aileron servos | Ripmax SD100, Ripmax SD150, MKS DS65K, MKS DS6100, Hyperion DS09-SCD, Power HD DSM44 |
| Receiver | 4/5 channel rx to suit your transmitter, eg Spektrum AR6250, AR6255*, AR6100e, Futaba R6004FF, Orange DSM2 compatible, Jeti Duplex R5, Multiplex Mlink RX-6 Light & RX-5 Light, Schulze Alpha-535 |
| Battery | SmartLipo 450, Rhino 2S 360 mAh LiPo, HyperLiPo 2S 300 mAh LiPo, HyperLiFe 2S 480 mAh LiFe |
The Akcent-2 is also known as Akcent2, Ackcent-2, Ackcent2, Accent-2, Accent2
