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NEW Super AVA Pro-e eSoarer
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The Vladimir's Models Super AVA Pro-e is an improved version of the world renowned electric Super AVA-e. Probably no rudder-elevator-spoiler (RES) eSoarer has a better reputation and a more illustrious contest record than the AVA series, so improving this already superb model is no mean feat. However Vladimir has incorporated these very significant upgrades in the Super AVA Pro-e:
- The electric fuselage pod has been totally redesigned to use a beautifully executed canopy hatch rather than a nosecone, allowing the battery to be inserted and connected easily, improving usability on the field. Also the very slim slim pod has a carefully engineered wing pylon to reduce interference drag.
- The Super AVA Pro-e wing planform has been optimised to be more elliptical, and the construction of the tip panels improved to utilise a carbon D-box to be stiffer and stronger. The better adherence to the airfoil profile also gives a useful drag reduction.
- The single central spoiler has been replaced by two smaller spoilers, these don't interfere with the flow over the tailplane, reducing the pitch change and making accurate landings child's play.
- The Super AVA Pro-e's tailplane has an improved planform and carbon D-box construction, increasing strength and reducing trim drag.
- The new fin has also been changed to use a molded fixed portion, with a lower drag tailboom attachment that incorporates a very clever quick release mechanism, to make the Super AVA Pro-e more transportable.
- The tailboom has been lengthened and stiffened. The longer tail moment improves stability and turning performance.
- The long pod allows large propellers to be fitted, and the rigid structure allows kilowatt class powertrains to be installed giving ultra fast climbs. The low wing loading ensures a very low min sink, and the ability to climb away in the weakest of thermals.
On the construction side, Vladimir has taken the build to a new level of completeness, so the Super AVA Pro-e can be assembled in only a few hours. New work done by Vladimir to speed Super AVA Pro final assembly:
- The wing spoiler horns have been fitted, and the spoiler servo wires threaded into place.
- All pushrods and horns have been fabricated, wires bent, etc.
- Fitting the servos in the fin has been simplified.
The only work required to compete the model is to glue the boom to the pod, attach the V mount and fin quick release clip, and install the powertrain & RC gear.
The Super AVA Pro-e is a stable thermal duration eSoaring model suitable for near beginners and competition fliers alike, and the simple rudder, elevator, spoiler controls make it supremely easy to fly. Its light weight, prodigious strength, and state of the art design result in brilliant performance.
History
The Super AVA Pro-e is an evolutionary improvement of the Super AVA-e, which was itself a stretched and electrified version of Dr Mark Drela's revolutionary Bubble Dancer. The AVA-e was an implementation of Drela’s design using the free flight type construction techniques invented in Eastern Europe, and perfected by Vladimir. The Super AVA Pro-e is a stretched and improved version of this model. Like the Simply the Best and Organic ranges the Super AVA Pro-e wing has carbon capped ribs and a kevlar D box. Allied to a substantial kevlar wrapped carbon spar this results in a very rigid and almost unbreakable structure.
The aerodynamics are outstanding, utilising specially designed airfoils (no doubt in Xfoil, written by Mark Drela himself when he was a student), and a low drag V mounted tail plane, the AVA has a measured sink rate of 0.3m/s (60 ft per minute). The Super AVA Pro-e can be built down to 59 oz, however despite the low wing loading the plane can cope with 15mph winds with ease.
Many have asked about the underslung fin. There is no need to worry, in all the years we have been selling the AVA and the AVA Pro ranges not a single person has reported a broken fin or boom.
| Super AVA Pro-e Specification |
| Wing span |
3.73m |
147 in |
| Wing area |
82.3dm2 |
1275 sq in |
| Length |
1.85m |
73 in |
| Typical flying weight |
1579g |
59.4 oz |
| Wing loading |
20.4g/dm2 |
6.7 oz/sq ft |
| EDA |
13.4 degrees |
| Aspect ratio |
14.8 |
| Wing airfoil |
AG24/25/26 |
| Tail airfoil |
HT14-HT15 |
| Fin airfoil |
HT13-HT12 |
| Spinner diameter |
38mm |
| Centre of Gravity |
100-108mm from wing leading edge |
| Controls |
Elevator, rudder, spoilers x 2 |
| Super AVA Pro-e Typical Weights |
| Fuselage |
211g |
7.4 oz |
| Wing |
764g |
26.9 oz |
| Hoz tail |
25g |
0.9 oz |
| Vert tail |
39g |
1.4 oz |
| Accessories |
20g |
0.7 oz |
| Total structure |
1059g |
37.4 oz |
| Recommended Servos |
| Elevator & rudder* |
Hyperion DS 09-AMD |
| Spoilers |
Vigor VS-12M, HS85 MG, HS82 MG, Hyperion DS11-* |
*In order to balance the model without using a very heavy motor we highly recommend that good quality 9g digital servos are used for the elevator and rudder controls. Even with these a prop/motor/ESC combination weighing about 320g will be required.
Colours as of 12.8.10
White centre section - Purple wings - White wing tips
Red centre section - Red wings - White wing tips
Blue centre section - Blue wings - White wing tips
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| Price: |
£639.00
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6 in stock |
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