Aerobatic Twin Park Flyer ARC

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

TORNADO is a perfect "first twin".  If you can fly an aileron trainer, you can fly TORNADO.  And... our prewired motors (no longer available) accessory completely eliminates the mystique of wiring your power system.  Just plug it into your ESC!

TORNADO 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 TORNADO can be flown on relatively small and inexpensive 3-cell lipoly batteries. The M-A-E twin brushless power system is highly recommended for exceptional power, versatility, and value. Match it up with GWS 8x4 HD props and a SINGLE 9-10A brushless ESC and hang on! Complete your power system with an 800-3S lipoly battery and you’re good to go!

Specifications: 

• Wing Span: 38” /  Length: 31.5”
• Wing Area: 275 sq in / Loading: 4.97 oz/sq ft
• Flying Weight: 8.5 to 9.8 ounces
• Motors: M-A-E twin 25T power system recommended
• Servos: Any 4 to 6 gram with 10+ oz-in torque, 4 required
• ESC: 9-10 Amp brushless, our Generic ESC recommended
• 4-5 Channel Receiver: Any 4 to 9 gram
• Battery: 3-cell Lithium Polymer.  Should be capable of 9 amps continuous discharge

Kit Features: 

• Air-frame assembles in less than 1 hour.
• Colorful pre-applied graphics, designed for in-flight orientation.
• Ultra light, strength-engineered design for spot on sport-aerobatic performance and 3D capability.
• Hand-cut 6mm Depron parts with goof-proof tab-slot assembly.
• Carbon tube spar.
• Custom laser-cut plywood control horns & hinges.
• Control surfaces pre-beveled for hinging.
• Full-cord wing "tiperons".
• Instruction Manual.
• Designed for efficient brushless outrunner motors.
• 3-to-1 thrust-to-weight.
• Motor mounts are integrated into the airframe.
• Uses SINGLE small ESC.
• Uses SINGLE small & inexpensive lipo battery.

What Else Do I Need? 

Sub-Micro Servos (4)

Any 4 to 6 gram servo with minimum 10 oz-in torque will work well.  Weight is important.  Our 5-gram generic servos are highly recommended.

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) 

Our Generic 10-amp ESC is ideal for this bird. 

Motors

TORNADO 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.

LiPoly Battery & Charger

Lithium Polymer batteries should be used to energize your TORNADO.  The recommended power system draws about 9-10 amps at full throttle, so battery selection needs to accommodate this.  Use the lightest battery commensurate with stated current requirements.  Our 800-3S lipolys are excellent here.

Finishing

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