Phantom 4000 (4m thermal glider)

This custom design of a low weight, low drag glider is intended to be a thermalling monster and is designed for quick and easy construction, printed in PLA. Based on our very successful Tracer 2000 model, the Phantom is a scaled up version of the Tracer, measuring in with a whopping 4 meter wingspan. Designed to suit the 3548 900kv outrunner on a 15x10 printed or carbon propeller. Utilizing the MH32 aerofoil, Ailerons, flaps and a V-tail, this model
is a real floater at low speed but picks up speed quickly when you want to. Links to components used can befound on the last page of the user guide.

BUILD OPTIONS:

This model has been designed to suit four different build configurations depending on your building experience and intended style of flying.

WING DESIGN:

OPTION 1 > Standard wing - Using the proven external servo arm and control horn, this option is perfect for the "first time builders” and those who want to get in the air fast.

OPTION 2 > RDS wing - Rotating drive system is an internally mounted arm which rotates the control surface through a torque rod extending into the control surface. This results in no external control horns and reduces drag and has a very clean appearance. The assembly procedure is more difficult than the standard wing and is recommended for experienced builders.

FLAP STYLE SELECTION:

+-30 degree flap - Operating the same control throws as the ailerons, this flap style is designed to improve banking response and increase roll rate. This still provides a wide flight envelope, allowing for thermalling-flap when needed.

0 > 60 degree flap - This design of flap is more intended for those who want to have the flaps double as air-brakes or crow-flaps when necessary. They can also be effectively used to aid in descending fast when strong thermals are carrying your Phantom glider out of sight.

(flight video was filmed with the RDS wing using 0>60 deg flaps)

Handy features:

removable wing - the wing is held on with x3 nylon bolts for ease of transport.

removable tail surfaces - vertical and horizontal stabilizers are held on with m2 screws so they can be removed for transport or if needing to be changed.

WINGSPAN: 4000mm
PRINT WEIGHT: 2300g
FLYING WEIGHT: 3200g

ELECTRICS:

MOTOR: 3548 900KV (can accept 42 size motors with slight adjustment)
ESC: 60amp (min) recommend 80amp
SERVOS: 9g MICRO
BATTERY: 4500mah 4s 50c (400g)

Included with this file:

REQUIRED COMPONENTS:

X1 3548 900KV MOTOR (or similar)

X1 60AMP ESC X1 4500MAH 4S LIPO OR SIMILAR (400g)

X4 DS239mg Slim Servo

X2 HK15148b mg Servo (21g)

X4 10mm X 10mm X 2mm MAGNET (ROUND)

X20 16mm x 29mm HINGES

X6 12mm x 10mm x 500mm carbon tube

X3 10mm x 8mm x 500mm carbon tube

X1 16mm x 14mm x 500mm carbon tube

X2 M3 x 16mm hex bolt

X4 M2 x10mm screws

M1.6 x 6mm screws (optional)

1mm piano wire (Standard wing only)

M2 push rod (110mm min length) (RDS wing only)

Braided fishing line 20LBS (or similar)

X2 M6 x 60mm nylon bolts and nuts

X2 0.3mm x 5mm extension spring

15x10 carbon Propeller blades

VELCRO 3mm

BAMBOO FOOD SKEWERS 

MINIMUM BUILD VOLUME: 300mm x 300mm x 250m