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Dixie Delta - Sport Aerobatic Park Flyer
Ready-to-fly in just 30-45 minutes!
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Aerobatic Delta-wing Park Flyer ARF

Dixie Delta will do amazing aerobatics… at the flying field or nearby park or playground.  The functional rudder enables Dixie Delta to snap and spin as well as loop and roll.  It's wild!  Hello Blender!

Dixie Delta is a perfect "first delta".  If you can fly an aileron trainer, you can fly Dixie Delta.  And... our Plug'nFly motor accessory completely eliminates the mystique of wiring your power system.  Just plug it together and you're ready to fly!

Dixie Delta has been engineered for strength, lightness, and great flying fun. The plane assembles very quickly and can be flown on 3-channel radios with elevon mixing. With a 4-channel radio, you can add rudder control for uniquely "gripping" aerobatics!

The highly maneuverable Dixie Delta can be flown on a 3-cell lipoly battery. The 15T Westport "Stealth" brushless outrunner motor is highly recommended for exceptional power, versatility, and value.  Match it with an APC 4.7x4.7 Speed prop. Add a 10 amp brushless ESC and complete your power system with a 500-3S lipoly and you’re good to go!

Specifications

  • Wing Span: 22” /  Length: 16.25”
  • Wing Area: 172 sq in / Loading: 3.85 oz/sq ft
  • Flying Weight: 4.5 to 5.0 ounces
  • Motor: CD-ROM, Westport 15T recommended
  • Servos: Any 6 gram, 3 required
  • ESC: 9-10 Amp brushless
  • 4 Channel Receiver: Any 4 to 9 gram
  • Battery: 2 or 3 cell Lithium Polymer.  Should be capable of 5 amps discharge

Kit Features: 

  • Assembles ready-to-fly in less than 1 hour.
  • Ultra light, strength-engineered, rugged design for unique sport-aerobatic performance.
  • Carbon fiber nose reinforcement
  • Hand-cut 6mm Depron interlocking parts.
  • Tab-slot construction... can't build it wrong.
  • One-piece Wing
  • Laser-cut plywood control horns.
  • Control surfaces pre-beveled and pre-hinged.
  • Detailed Instruction Manual + online photos.
  • Motor mount is integrated into the airframe.
  • Graphics included and already in place.
  • Designed for low-cost hi-power brushless outrunner motors.

What Else Do I Need? 

Sub-Micro Servos (3):

Any 4 to 6 gram servos will work.  Weight is important.  See our Package Deals!

ESC (Electronic Speed Control):

Any 9-10 amp unit designed for brushless motors should work well.

Motors:

Dixie Delta was designed specifically for the new breed of inexpensive brushless CD-ROM motors.
Exceptionally small and light-weight, these motors provide plenty of power without using a gear box.


MAE-Westport "Stealth" Shown

LiPoly Battery & Charger:

Lithium Polymer batteries should be used to energize your Dixie Delta.  The recommended power system draws about 5 amps at full throttle, so battery selection needs to accommodate this.  Use the lightest battery commensurate with stated current requirements.  Our 500-2S or 500-3S lipolys are excellent here.

Finishing:

Your Dixie Delta comes pre-colored as shown!  Nothing to do but a few simple assembly steps and you're ready to fly!


Here's how it comes out of the box:



 

 
 
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