Aerobatic Twin Park Flyer ARF

JINX is a proven mini-aerobat that will do any maneuver in the book… and then some… at the flying field or nearby park.

JINX is a perfect "first twin".  If you can fly an aileron trainer, you can fly JINX.  And... our prewired motors accessory completely eliminates the mystique of wiring your power system.  Just plug it into your ESC!

JINX has been engineered for strength, lightness, and great flying fun. The plane assembles very quickly and can be flown on 4-channel radios using a Y-harness for the aileron servos. With a 5-channel computer radio, you can add control features like “flaperons” and “air brakes” for even greater control authority.

The highly maneuverable JINX can be flown on either 2-cell or 3-cell lipoly batteries. The 20T Westport-Design brushless outrunner motors are highly recommended for exceptional power, versatility, and value. Match them up with GWS 8x4 HD props on a 2-cell lipoly, or GWS 7x3.5 HD props on 3-cell lipoly battery. Either way, a single Castle 9-10A brushless ESC is all that’s required. Complete your power system with a 1200-2S or 800-3S lipoly battery and you’re good to go!

Specifications: 

• Wing Span: 39” /  Length: 31.5”
• Wing Area: 275 sq in / Loading: 4.97 oz/sq ft
• Flying Weight: 8.5 to 9.8 ounces
• Motors: (2) CD-ROM, Westport 20T recommended
• Servos: Any 4 to 6 gram, 4 required
• ESC: 9-10 Amp brushless, Thunderbird-9 or Phoenix-10 recommended
• 4 Channel Receiver: Any 4 to 9 gram
• Battery: 2 or 3 cell Lithium Polymer.  Should be capable of 7+ amps continuous discharge

Kit Features: 

• Assembles ready-to-fly in less than 3 hours.
• Colorful pre-printed graphics.
• Ultra light, strength-engineered design for spot on sport-aerobatic performance with 3D capability.
• CNC router-cut and laser-cut 6mm Depron parts.
• Carbon tube spar.
• Laser-cut plywood control horns & hinges.
• Control surfaces pre-beveled for hinging.
• Full-cord wing "tiperons".
• Detailed Instruction Manual.
• Designed for low-cost hi-power brushless outrunner motors.
• Motor mounts are integrated into the airframe.

What Else Do I Need? 

Sub-Micro Servos (4)

Any 4 to 6 gram servos will work well.  Weight is important.  Bluebird BMS-306 servos fit elevator & aileron cutouts precisely. A BMS-303 was initially used on rudder, but we no longer recommend using this servo.  Use four BMS-306's for best results.

Servo Extensions

For 4-channel operation, use a Y-harness for the aileron servos.  For 5-channels, use two 6" extensions to enable flaperons and air-brake capability.

ESC (Electronic Speed Control) 

Castle Creations' Phoenix-10 or new economical Thunderbird-9 are just the ticket for this bird.  Any 9-amp unit designed for brushless motors should work.

Motors

JINX 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 "Black Widow" Shown

LiPoly Battery & Charger

Lithium Polymer batteries should be used to energize your JINX.  The recommended power system draws about 7-8 amps at full throttle, so battery selection needs to accommodate this.  Use the lightest battery commensurate with stated current requirements.  Our Etec 1250-2S or 700-3S lipolys are excellent here.

Finishing

Your JINX is pre-finished in a beautiful award-winning color scheme.  Nothing to do here but sit back and admire!  Here's how it comes out of the box: