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Pulsar 4000 electric glider kit

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 Peter Pine
PO Box 324
Pottsville Beach NSW 2489
Phone (02) 6676 1437
Fax (02) 6676 2831
E-mail: ppine@northnet.com.au 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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StarFlight kits, hand-made by experts in the Ukraine, have become famous for quality and value. The Pulsar 4000 is a development of the popular Pulsar 3200, but has been completely redesigned - it is not just scaled up! They have optimised a lightweight, high-tech glider of maximum size for F5J and thermal hunting.

The wing is in three pieces with a flat centre panel mounted on a slight pylon to enable split flaps to be operated by two servos. This gives the ability to employ crow-braking for effective landing control (flap down, ailerons up, compensating elevator). A well-tuned model with this feature is a delight to land on a chosen spot.

Carbon/kevlar/balsa construction has been used throughout to give great strength with minimal weight. A D-box leading edge, carbon-capped ribs and carbon trailing edges are features of this model. Ailerons, flaps and rudder are pre-hinged with integral shrouds to cover the hinge gaps. This is magnificent construction!

If you are looking for a large size, superior glider, beautifully constructed, at a reasonable price, you need look no further!

This model has a cross-tail as illustrated and now employs an all-moving tail mounted on a carbon stand in front of the fin and rudder.

Specifications are:

  • wing span 3.98m
  • wing section AG-26 modified
  • R/C functions: rudder, elevator, ailerons, flaps, motor control
  • kit weight 1150g
  • flying weight 2.0kg approx.
  • 4 x Hyperion DS13 servos for wings
  • 2 x Hyperion D09 servos for tail
  • Spinner size 38mm
  • realistic price for a glider of this size and calibre - completely assembled structure -
  • Only $1295

    Important - see settings below
  • Power recommendation 1: MVVS 5.6/690 outrunner and 3S with a 15x10" prop at 35A or 4S with a 14x7 at 43A

  • Power recommendation 2: Hyperion GS3025-10 outrunner and 3S with a 16x8" prop at 50A

  • Power recommendation 3: Hyperion GS3032-08 outrunner and 3S with a 15x8" prop at 45A

    Click here to go to the Esprit Models web site where you will find a link to a video clip of this model in action.
     
    Click here to go to the F5 site and see the whole range of Star Flight kits available.

    Performance with an MVVS 5.6/690 swinging a Vitaprop 15x9.5" on a Hyperion LG335-2200-3S LiPo pack - pulls 40A
    Climb at full power - 8.4m/sec. Achieves 182m in 25 seconds in still air - ideal for F5J!
Recommended Settings:

Ailerons - 15mm up, 6mm down

Elevator - 10mm up, 6mm down

Rudder - maximum movement, mixed 80-100% with ailerons

Flaps - maximum down

Very important:

CofG at 100mm from the Leading Edge - further back is dangerous

The recommendations on the F5J are not correct - actual tests show that the movement specified is too small and the model tucks under when using a rearward CofG. With the above settings it is a delight!