What is the Air Strike made of?
The wings and tail are made of molded foam for strength
and light weight. The fuselage is made of a high strength
plastic similar to the material used in a wiffle-ball
bat.
What else do I need to purchase in addition to
the airplane?
8 "AA" alkaline batteries are all that's
needed!
What does the radio system control?
Elevator, rudder and variable throttle
What is the range of the radio system?
Almost ½ mile! (If you can see the aircraft,
you'll be able to control it!)
Can I fly at the same time as a friend?
Yes, the Air Strike is available on two different
radio frequencies on the 72MHZ band (channel 46/72.710
and channel 54/72.870)
What happens when the airborne battery runs out
of charge?
The Air Strike contains an auto-cutoff circuit that
automatically turns off the motor when the battery
pack runs low, yet leaves enough power for the flight
controls to safely glide the aircraft in for a landing.
How long does it take to assemble the Air Strike?
To charge the battery pack?
It takes about 5 minutes to assemble the aircraft
(no tools required) and 20-30 minutes to charge the
8.4v battery.
How long does the Air Strike fly before the battery
needs recharging?
Depending on conditions, the Air Strike will fly from
4 to 6 minutes per flight (at full throttle), longer
if you can catch thermals.
Can the Air Strike take off from the ground?
Although capable of ROG (rise-off-ground) takeoffs,
we don't recommend it. First, the battery power required
to ROG costs about 1-1 ½ minutes of flight
time. Second, with ground takeoffs there is very little
margin for error with the aircraft so close to the
ground. Hand-launching allows a new pilot to relax
a second and watch the airplane start flying with
several feet of altitude prior to making a control
decision.
Can the charger work from 110v house current?
No. However, an AC-DC converter with lighter socket
may be purchased from Megatech to allow the Air Strike
battery to be charged inside the home.
How fast does the Air Strike fly?
About 40-50MPH
How much room is needed to fly the Air Strike?
We suggest a minimum area the size of two football
fields free of buildings, trees, wires or other obstructions.
What type of wind conditions can the Air Strike
be flown in?
We recommend not flying in winds over 10MPH.
What if the Air Strike crashes?
Megatech carries each and every spare and replacement
part for the Air Strike at reasonable prices. Any
damaged part can easily be replaced!
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