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27" CTH Samurai Sloper
(2-pack) 2 planes for: $59.95 plus shipping *** Please choose USA or International shipping The drop down price includes plane and shipping. |
The Samurai is a 27" indestructible EPP laminated micro wing designed for slope soaring with big plane performance in light to heavy wind. Flying weight is about 200 grams (7 ounces) including radio and battery with about 6 ounces per foot wing loading. The kits come with laminate and are built for combat and durability but still light enough to fly well in light wind.
I think the biggest surprise is how well they fly out of your hand on the slope. It is fun to fly in a all wind conditions and can be flown in wild and rough flying sites that would break most planes. We had a group of veteran slope flyers flying with us and they all were impressed. One of them said, "You have outdone yourself with this design. I can't believe how well this little wing flies."
The kit comes with 2 planes in the box for $60 including laminate and hardware for both planes. You read correctly, two kits for $60 including laminate. These planes build under the 250gm FAA limit for remote ID so they will never need a tracker installed.
The EPP Samurai Slopers come with EPP foam cores and elevons, laminate, horns, pushrods, flat carbon spars and fins. The airfoil is thick enough to hide your radio but thin enough for high slope performance. When you watch the videos remember this is only a 27" plane. Your brain is going to tell you they are much bigger.
Our unique laminate does not need a spray adhesive to get it to stick. The laminate adhesive is activated with a clothing or hobby iron set from 180-220 F. We have found through testing that the tip fins are more stable at lower speeds than the single center fin. The laminate adds strength and keeps the foam clean for a plane that can last many years to come.
We built them with a small receiver, 1-3 amp BEC, 5 gm servos and a 1000 mah 2S battery for weight in the nose. The Samurai balances with these components without added nose weight. With this battery we can fly long flights on each charge since there is no motor running. Build videos are below, and also on our instruction page.
The CTH Samurai Sloper is cut from EPP foam and is tough and durable. The 27" EPP foam cores and elevons alone only weigh 1.3 oz making this a true micro plane candidate. How light can you build it? I built heavier than I had to like I do for combat planes with bidirectional reinforced tape, UV protected 3 mil laminate and a shock cord for penetration and durability. Even with this light build I have flown the Samurais in 33+ mph wind. With their large elevons they can roll like crazy and fly well in a wide variety of wind conditions.
We can carry a stack of them under one arm and throw them in the trunk and they do fine. They are true EPP trunk planes. The 27″ Samurai is the perfect size to take with you and is great for small cars and for flyers with limited space. These are great suitcase planes to take with you when you travel or leave in your car to fly at those times when you wish you had a plane with you. Watch the videos. You need a couple of these. They are great planes to own that will last.
I have flown slope for more than 35 years. I have designed dozens of flying wings and other planes to be flown on the slope. I always said I wanted to make a tiny EPP wing for the slope that could keep up with the big boys.
We also fly powered combat and have learned how to build a plane that can take serious abuse and keep on flying. We have also researched many products including our spars, E-tape, shock cords and laminate that keep the weight down but add incredible strength and still quick to build.
I built two 27" Samurai wing in two evenings including radio installation. They are not molded but cut from EPP foam that won't crush and is easy to repair. Color is added after building with colored box tape. It's bright, lightweight and only takes a few minutes to install.
Things to remember when building a slope soarer: The airfoil works best if it is kept clean. Only the servo arms are above the top of the wing and all of the rest of the radio and battery are put in from the bottom of the wing. We do not want any wires or batteries to disrupt the air over the top of the wing and want the radio to hide in the bottom of the wing. The radio and battery are held in with inexpensive but efficient clear 2" packing tape. There is no radio box but a slit into which I insert the servos at the end and BEC and RX in the middle then cover with tape.
The battery is in the nose to balance the plane but even it is fit tightly in the plane to prevent the plane from crushing and also to protect the battery and radio. The plane isn't fiber-glassed but simply laminated with our unique UV shielded laminate that protects the foam and the fiber tape from sun rays. I have built with both a single fin in the center and fins at the tips. Both fly well but the tip fins have the advantage at slower speeds.
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Included in the kit:
I think the biggest surprise is how well they fly out of your hand on the slope. It is fun to fly in a all wind conditions and can be flown in wild and rough flying sites that would break most planes. We had a group of veteran slope flyers flying with us and they all were impressed. One of them said, "You have outdone yourself with this design. I can't believe how well this little wing flies."
The kit comes with 2 planes in the box for $60 including laminate and hardware for both planes. You read correctly, two kits for $60 including laminate. These planes build under the 250gm FAA limit for remote ID so they will never need a tracker installed.
The EPP Samurai Slopers come with EPP foam cores and elevons, laminate, horns, pushrods, flat carbon spars and fins. The airfoil is thick enough to hide your radio but thin enough for high slope performance. When you watch the videos remember this is only a 27" plane. Your brain is going to tell you they are much bigger.
Our unique laminate does not need a spray adhesive to get it to stick. The laminate adhesive is activated with a clothing or hobby iron set from 180-220 F. We have found through testing that the tip fins are more stable at lower speeds than the single center fin. The laminate adds strength and keeps the foam clean for a plane that can last many years to come.
We built them with a small receiver, 1-3 amp BEC, 5 gm servos and a 1000 mah 2S battery for weight in the nose. The Samurai balances with these components without added nose weight. With this battery we can fly long flights on each charge since there is no motor running. Build videos are below, and also on our instruction page.
The CTH Samurai Sloper is cut from EPP foam and is tough and durable. The 27" EPP foam cores and elevons alone only weigh 1.3 oz making this a true micro plane candidate. How light can you build it? I built heavier than I had to like I do for combat planes with bidirectional reinforced tape, UV protected 3 mil laminate and a shock cord for penetration and durability. Even with this light build I have flown the Samurais in 33+ mph wind. With their large elevons they can roll like crazy and fly well in a wide variety of wind conditions.
We can carry a stack of them under one arm and throw them in the trunk and they do fine. They are true EPP trunk planes. The 27″ Samurai is the perfect size to take with you and is great for small cars and for flyers with limited space. These are great suitcase planes to take with you when you travel or leave in your car to fly at those times when you wish you had a plane with you. Watch the videos. You need a couple of these. They are great planes to own that will last.
I have flown slope for more than 35 years. I have designed dozens of flying wings and other planes to be flown on the slope. I always said I wanted to make a tiny EPP wing for the slope that could keep up with the big boys.
We also fly powered combat and have learned how to build a plane that can take serious abuse and keep on flying. We have also researched many products including our spars, E-tape, shock cords and laminate that keep the weight down but add incredible strength and still quick to build.
I built two 27" Samurai wing in two evenings including radio installation. They are not molded but cut from EPP foam that won't crush and is easy to repair. Color is added after building with colored box tape. It's bright, lightweight and only takes a few minutes to install.
Things to remember when building a slope soarer: The airfoil works best if it is kept clean. Only the servo arms are above the top of the wing and all of the rest of the radio and battery are put in from the bottom of the wing. We do not want any wires or batteries to disrupt the air over the top of the wing and want the radio to hide in the bottom of the wing. The radio and battery are held in with inexpensive but efficient clear 2" packing tape. There is no radio box but a slit into which I insert the servos at the end and BEC and RX in the middle then cover with tape.
The battery is in the nose to balance the plane but even it is fit tightly in the plane to prevent the plane from crushing and also to protect the battery and radio. The plane isn't fiber-glassed but simply laminated with our unique UV shielded laminate that protects the foam and the fiber tape from sun rays. I have built with both a single fin in the center and fins at the tips. Both fly well but the tip fins have the advantage at slower speeds.
Please log in and join the discussion the discussion group at RCGroups.
Included in the kit:
- 2 x EPP foam planes
- 4 x EPP foam elevons
- 4 X fins
- 2 x carbon spars
- 2 x Nylon shock cord
- 4 x elevon horns
- 4 x EZ connectors
- 4 x push rods
- 3 mil laminate for both planes
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