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Aerobeez 88" Slick 540 (50cc)

njswede

njswede

150cc
[h=1]Manufacturer's Description[/h]

This beautiful 30% Slick 540 is one of the newest and best flying machine in our inventory. The slick 540 is modeled after the modified version of the slick 360 which uses a bigger engine. The 30% Slick 540 is designed to conquer the most difficult 3D maneuvers while keeping precision in check. It is very responsive and correspond very well under the pilot's input.

With the checkerboard pattern on the bottom it would aid differentiating the orientation of the plane which makes it suitable in either sunny or overcast day. The look is very unique and performance is unmatched in its class. With a 50cc engine this plane would fly like a monster.

Specifications:
Wing Span: 88"
Length: 83"
Wing Area: 1426 sq in
Fly Weight: 15 lbs
 
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njswede

njswede

150cc
The plane is nicely boxed in double heavy duty boxes. Looks like you could run them over with a truck.

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njswede

njswede

150cc
The firewall is nicely marked for a DLE55/DA50. Four holes and some bolts and I was able to dry fit the engine. It's really nice when everything is already measured and pre-marked for you! So far it looks like a perfect fit!
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njswede

njswede

150cc
Permanently installing the engine, I used fender washers behind the firewall. As is common on these types of models, I had to trim some of the washers with my Dremel cut-off wheel.

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Next, I started cutting the cowl. I used some painter's tape to avoid chipping.

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Starting to come together! The DA50 looks like a really good fit in this cowl!

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raron455

50cc
I have one of these planes, its the yellow version, I mounted a dle-55and I added SFG's to mine,, and the power to weight makes it a rocket.
Let me tell you, this is one of the best flying planes on the market, it can pull off any 3d move you can think of, or can float around in the air like a kite, and lands like a trainer. You will have a super plane and will be pleased with it.
 
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njswede

njswede

150cc
Time for some throttle servo! The kit comes with a nice seat for the throttle servo, but to make the geometry work, I had to mount it on a piece of 5/16" plywood. I just epoxied it to the plywood.

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I screwed and epoxied down the seat, but since the screws attaching the seat to the plane are under the servo, I had to screw the servo into the seat while it's in the plane. Luckily I had already made some holes on the side of the motor box to strap in the ignition, so I could push a screw driver through those holes.

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Everything in place! The geometry came out absolutely perfect!

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