Maverick F5K Electric Glider

Description

RC electric gliders in a form of F5K models have gained a lot of popularity in recent times thanks to the compact size and great performance they provide.

The only drawback of the most molded carbon F5K gliders is their high price point.

Maverick is here to change this!

It is a full-house 1.5-meter balsa kit that you can build yourself in a workshop and join your local F5K competition!

The assembly guide is available online.

A Kit Contains

– All balsa and plywood parts
– A colored 1:1 scale assembly plan
– Accessories pack that includes wing mounting bolts, nuts, pushrod material, GF control horns, pull-cables, torsion spring material, etc.
– Carbon tubes and rods required for assembly.

Covering film and 2x 450mm+ JR-style servo extensions are not included and should be purchased separately.

For more details and building tips, please check an RCGroups thread on Maverick

A Potrable RC Electric Glider

Maverick features a 3-piece wing with a central section and removable wingtips. The Fuse is one piece with a classic cross tail that is also fully removable.

So, you can take your glider apart and pack it for easy transportation or storage.

Tehnical Data

Wingspan: 1492mm
Length: 1065mm
Wing Area: 25.2 sq. dm
Tailplane Area: 2.7 sq. dm
Airfoil: AG45ct mod
Dihedral Angle: 2° & 6°
Flying weight: ~300g
Controls: Elevator, Rudder, Ailerons, Flaps, Throttle
Skill level: Intermediate
Flight style: Thermal hunting and F5K competitions

Recommended Gear

• 2x 450mm+ servo extensions with JR-style connectors for installation into the central wing section
• TATTU R-Line 550mAh 2S 7.4V 95C 2S1P, CNHL 450mAh 2S 7.6V HV 70C, or similar
• 6x JX DPI DHV56MG/TGY D56MG or KST X06
• T-Motor F1507 3800kv or a similar outrunner
• 30mm or 25mm Spinner and 6×3 folding prop
• HAKRC BLHeli_32 35A 2-5S ESC
• 7-Channel (possible 6Ch + 1 SBUS Ch) receiver
• Radio Tx with electric glider programming features

Recommended Settings

Wing Camber settings are described in detail in the assembly guide.

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Maverick F5K Control Throws and Camber Settings
CG	85-87 mm from wing leading edge
Rudderr	+/- 15mm
Elevator	“Touch-the-boom” down, ~13mm up
Ailerons	12mm up & 12mm down
Flaps as Ail	6mm up & 6mm down
Launch/Speed	Flat bottom of the wing airfoil
Cruise	Flat top of the wing airfoil
Min Thermal	3mm down from Cruise
Max Thenrmal	5mm down from Cruise
Brakes (Flaps)	60°-80°down
Brakes (Ailerons)	~45°down

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