Hot Shot 2 F5K 1.5m

The Hot Shot 2 is a well regarded glass and carbon electric 1.5m DLG with a flying weight of about 370g. The Hot shot is very tough and easy to fly, making it a great F5K trainer. The model uses solid molded DLG construction methods, and a modern Drela airfoil, which keeps it light and gives it excellent performance.

The Hotshot 2 is based on the Longshot DLG with excellent aerodynamics and a nice molded glass / foam / glass wing, with lots of carbon in the right places. The Hotshot’s fuselage is a glass molding with a lightweight rolled carbon tailboom. The R/C is accessed though a handy canopy hatch, and the wings are bolted onto the low pod, keeping the frontal area to a minimum. The pod is supplied with the nosecone in place, and a 32mm firewall is supplied. However a smaller recessed firewall could alternatively be fitted allowing one of our modern lightweight 25mm F5K powertrains to be used. Thus the modeller has total flexibility about motor choices. The tail and fin are lightweight balsa surfaces that will need a little shaping and covering in film. The tailplane is conveniently removable for easy transportation. It is mounted on a prefabricated pylon that is glued to the boom. The Hotshot’s very smooth low drag wing is supplied in two pieces and is easily joined using the supplied carbon reinforcements, and is painted with flashes of colour on the tips. All the linkages are provided, only glue, powertrain and the RC gear needs to be supplied by the builder.

The easy build, benevolent flying characteristics, and tough construction all make the Hotshot an excellent introduction to F5J type electric gliders. See some build photos of the very similar Longshot DLGhere.

Hot Shot 2 Specifications
Wing span	1.5 m	59 in
Wing area	22.0 dm2	341 sq in
Length	113 cm	44.5 in
Flying weight from	370 g	13.1 oz
Wing loading	16.8 g/dm	5.5 oz/sq ft
Aspect ratio	10.1
Wing airfoil	AG series
Dihedral angle	6.0º
Spinner Diameter	25-32 mm
Centre of Gravity	78-80 mm from wing leading edge
Controls	Rudder, elevator, ailerons, throttle

Recommended R/C
Elevator & rudder servos	KST X06, KST X08, Blue Bird BMS-101DMG, Blue Bird BMS-101HV, Blue Bird BMS-A10H, MKS DS65K, MKS DS75K
Aileron servos	KST X06, KST X08, Blue Bird BMS-101DMG, Blue Bird BMS-101HV, Blue Bird BMS-A10H, MKS DS65K, MKS DS75K
Receiver	5 channel rx to suit your transmitter, eg Spectrum AR6610T, Orange DSM2 compatible, Jeti Duplex R5, Multiplex Mlink RX-6 Light & RX-5 Light
Battery	2S 300 - 450 mAh LiPo

Electric Powertrain Recommendations
ADH300S / MM1906-2400 Rear Mount	2S 450mAh LiPo, 6x4 folding prop
DYS D2225-17	3S 450mAh LiPo, 7x5, 8x4 folding prop
LDARC XT1806	2S 450mAh LiPo, 6x3, 6x4 folding prop
F5K/Snipe 2e Powerset	2S 450mAh LiPo, supplied 6x3 folding prop
F5K/Snipe 2e Pro Powerset	2S 450mAh LiPo, supplied 6x4 folding prop
XPower F2307/14	2S 450mAh LiPo, 6x4 folding prop

Electronc Speed Controls (ESC) Recommendations
Hyperflight 11A BLHELI-32	11A, no BEC, use HV/WV servos
Sunrise 21A BLHELI-32	21A, no BEC, use HV/WV servos
Sunrise 20A Pro	20A, 3A BEC, a bit too big
Quanum BLHeli32 20A	20A with 3A SBEC
HyperFlight 30A BLHELI-32	30A, 2A BEC, plug ready fitted

Hot Shot 2 Typical Weights
Pod	43 g	1.5 oz
Boom	17 g	0.6 oz
Wings	132 g	4.7 oz
Fin	7 g	0.2 oz
Tailplane	12 g	0.4 oz
Accessories	15 g	0.5 oz
Total structure	226 g	8.0 oz
Glue etc	14 g	0.5 oz
Wiring	8 g	0.3 oz
Receiver	6 g	0.2 oz
Tail servos	10 g	0.4 oz
Wing servos	13 g	0.5 oz
Regulator	5 g	0.2 oz
Motor	32 g	1.1 oz
Prop & spinner	14 g	0.5 oz
Battery	42 g	1.5 oz
Noseweight	0 g	0.0 oz
Flying weight	370 g	13.1 oz