A-10 Warthog ARF

Flyboone · Sep 28, 2009, 10:44 AM

A-10 Warthog ARF

40" wingspan, 36" long, 258 sq. in. wing area, 36 oz. flying weight. Includes two 75mm ducted fans with two outrunner brushless motors and two 18-amp controllers. Power is supplied by a 3-cell 2200 mAh Lipo battery that is easily accessed under the removable canopy. Construction is all pre-painted and decorated injection-molded foam. The wing is removable and reinforced with a carbon rod.

The two fan units are fairly large (75mm diameter) and produce strong thrust at a moderate speed and low amp draw. The wide stance of the tricycle landing gear gives the A-10 great ground handling for taxiing and take-off and superior control in landing. Assembly is quick; the wing halves need to be glued together, motor nacelles glued to the fuselage (fans and motors are pre-installed). Motors must be plugged into the speed controls and the direction of rotation checked, there is no soldering required.

All servos are pre-installed and all control surfaces are pre-hinged. Charge the 3-cell lithium battery with the included balance charger. Charge is done through the balance plug on the battery and each individual cell is charged independently to reach 4.2V.

Flying the A-10 is where the fun really starts. The steering is precise and not overly sensitive giving you great control on the take-off. Once in the air the climb is strong and the control is smooth and quick. Big loops, fast or slow rolls, inverted flight are all easily done. Flight times are from 6-8 minutes. Landings are best accomplished with a small amount of throttle for a smooth approach.

For more information and to watch the video click HERE

Use this thread to discuss any and all things related to A-10 Warthog ARF

w0pya · Oct 02, 2009, 10:22 PM

how many servos are needed? is it E,R,A and motor control? any idea when the A10 will be available?
tks larry

Flyboone · Oct 05, 2009, 03:04 PM

Well, none. It comes with them. It has 4 servos. Two for Ailerons, one for elevator, and one for the nose wheel steering. We might have them by the end of the month.

Thanks,
Jason Cole
Hobby Lobby

herk1 · Oct 05, 2009, 07:04 PM

Instead of offering up yet another ho-hum ~40-inch A-10, I think you folks should find out who makes that 50-inch A-10 that Banana Hobby is about to come out with, and see if you can't requisition a boatload of those airframes. There is a lot of pent-up demand for a larger foamy A-10. It will be a shame if a place like Banana is the only place that will be offering it.

fall666 · Oct 06, 2009, 12:47 PM

subscribing

HB Addict · Oct 28, 2009, 07:59 PM

I ordered one of these A-10 Warthogs without any history based on hobby lobby's reputation and prior experience with them. Flying other single engine EDF models. Hopefully this is a well build bird. Looking forward to hobby lobby carrying individual parts vs. the airframe only for $150 so if/when I crash there are options. Will respond with feedback and start a post on foam edf if happy with this new model.

fall666 · Oct 28, 2009, 09:56 PM

Pterodactyl crash (1 min 26 sec)

Mini Horten Crash (0 min 24 sec)

Soar Jet Crash (1 min 12 sec)

gb

HB Addict · Nov 07, 2009, 08:34 PM

Maidened my HL A-10 today. Will start thread in foam EDF to discuss.

fall666 · Nov 07, 2009, 10:57 PM

HB Addict, might you provide a link?

Posts #23 and #25 are some of my A-10 observations: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...3#post13516593

gb

HB Addict · Nov 08, 2009, 01:01 PM

Thanks for the link fall666. I didn't find that one before when searching for HL A-10 information. Removing the nose gear on this model would require cutting so it would be permanent. Good idea regarding use of the servo rod securing bands, could save a lot of money if it prevents a crash. Also good input on wire routing. Will keep discussing on the foamy EDF thread to help others.

djmoose · Nov 18, 2009, 08:52 PM

Just to add to this thread...I think this is a GREAT EDF. It's slow....don't get me wrong...but it looks VERY nice.

I just wrecked mine REAL BAD (hit a street sign on approach) and I've already ordered a replacement airframe because I fell in love it.

Great Job HL!

HB Addict · Today, 03:08 AM

Know the feeling when they go down djmoose. I've hit stuff like street signs on approach but like you just recover and go on. I ordered an airframe today with HL crash sale as have lost orientation a couple of times. See foamy section for more info. on this RC feedback. Best of luck and skill

Sep 28, 2009, 10:44 AM	#1
Flyboone https://twitter.com/flyboone Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 1,551	A-10 Warthog ARF A-10 Warthog ARF 40" wingspan, 36" long, 258 sq. in. wing area, 36 oz. flying weight. Includes two 75mm ducted fans with two outrunner brushless motors and two 18-amp controllers. Power is supplied by a 3-cell 2200 mAh Lipo battery that is easily accessed under the removable canopy. Construction is all pre-painted and decorated injection-molded foam. The wing is removable and reinforced with a carbon rod. The two fan units are fairly large (75mm diameter) and produce strong thrust at a moderate speed and low amp draw. The wide stance of the tricycle landing gear gives the A-10 great ground handling for taxiing and take-off and superior control in landing. Assembly is quick; the wing halves need to be glued together, motor nacelles glued to the fuselage (fans and motors are pre-installed). Motors must be plugged into the speed controls and the direction of rotation checked, there is no soldering required. All servos are pre-installed and all control surfaces are pre-hinged. Charge the 3-cell lithium battery with the included balance charger. Charge is done through the balance plug on the battery and each individual cell is charged independently to reach 4.2V. Flying the A-10 is where the fun really starts. The steering is precise and not overly sensitive giving you great control on the take-off. Once in the air the climb is strong and the control is smooth and quick. Big loops, fast or slow rolls, inverted flight are all easily done. Flight times are from 6-8 minutes. Landings are best accomplished with a small amount of throttle for a smooth approach. For more information and to watch the video click HERE Use this thread to discuss any and all things related to A-10 Warthog ARF

Oct 28, 2009, 07:59 PM	#6
HB Addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 36	Ordered new HL A-10 I ordered one of these A-10 Warthogs without any history based on hobby lobby's reputation and prior experience with them. Flying other single engine EDF models. Hopefully this is a well build bird. Looking forward to hobby lobby carrying individual parts vs. the airframe only for $150 so if/when I crash there are options. Will respond with feedback and start a post on foam edf if happy with this new model.

Nov 07, 2009, 08:34 PM	#8
HB Addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 36	Got Mine Maidened my HL A-10 today. Will start thread in foam EDF to discuss.

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Oct 02, 2009, 10:22 PM	#2
w0pya Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 9	servos how many servos are needed? is it E,R,A and motor control? any idea when the A10 will be available? tks larry

Oct 05, 2009, 03:04 PM	#3
Flyboone https://twitter.com/flyboone Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 1,551	Well, none. It comes with them. It has 4 servos. Two for Ailerons, one for elevator, and one for the nose wheel steering. We might have them by the end of the month. Thanks, Jason Cole Hobby Lobby

Oct 05, 2009, 07:04 PM	#4
herk1 Trash Hauler emeritus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 770	Instead of offering up yet another ho-hum ~40-inch A-10, I think you folks should find out who makes that 50-inch A-10 that Banana Hobby is about to come out with, and see if you can't requisition a boatload of those airframes. There is a lot of pent-up demand for a larger foamy A-10. It will be a shame if a place like Banana is the only place that will be offering it.

Oct 06, 2009, 12:47 PM	#5
fall666 To me, every day is Saturday Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DAL/FTW Posts: 982	subscribing

Nov 07, 2009, 10:57 PM	#9
fall666 To me, every day is Saturday Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DAL/FTW Posts: 982	HB Addict, might you provide a link? Posts #23 and #25 are some of my A-10 observations: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showt...3#post13516593 gb

Nov 08, 2009, 01:01 PM	#10
HB Addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 36	Thanks for the link fall666. I didn't find that one before when searching for HL A-10 information. Removing the nose gear on this model would require cutting so it would be permanent. Good idea regarding use of the servo rod securing bands, could save a lot of money if it prevents a crash. Also good input on wire routing. Will keep discussing on the foamy EDF thread to help others.

Nov 18, 2009, 08:52 PM	#11
djmoose Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Macedonia, OH Posts: 152	Just to add to this thread...I think this is a GREAT EDF. It's slow....don't get me wrong...but it looks VERY nice. I just wrecked mine REAL BAD (hit a street sign on approach) and I've already ordered a replacement airframe because I fell in love it. Great Job HL!

Today, 03:08 AM	#12
HB Addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 36	Know the feeling when they go down djmoose. I've hit stuff like street signs on approach but like you just recover and go on. I ordered an airframe today with HL crash sale as have lost orientation a couple of times. See foamy section for more info. on this RC feedback. Best of luck and skill