The ST model Discovery is all about learning to fly radio control model aircraft
for the very first time.
The Discovery has been totally designed with that aim in mind and has all
the 'easy to build' and 'easy to fly' characteristics that the beginner needs. What's more,
the time between opening the box and being ready to fly is measured in minutes not hours!
The computer designed structure has been optimised to give the best combination of stable
performance, docile handling and durability. With extensive experience in designing complex
EPO moulded models with carbon fibre re-inforcement and injection moulded plastic, ST Model
have created a modern masterpiece in trainer design. Much of the structure is hidden deep
inside but can be seen in strong light conditions as the EPO moulding becomes more transparent.
For you, the owner, that is kind of unimportant as it is all pre-built inside. All you will
be doing is the final assembly with a few screws. Just four will have the airframe assembled
and then two small grub screws need tightening up on the elevator and rudder servo pushrods.
That's it!!
When you are learning, the likelihood of a 'less than perfect' landing has been thought
about too. There is a heavy duty, sprung noseleg and tough aluminium undercarriage. That
main undercarriage is screwed to a special plastic moulding incorporated, longitudinally
inside the foam fuselage. The screws are designed to pull out rather than damaged the fuselage
in a heavy arrival.
The semi-symmetrical, tapered wing with anti tip-stall, curved wing tips will give all
the correct characteristics in both calm and windy conditions plus a docile stall. The ailerons
are responsive yet progressive without giving over-control to panic a learner. In fact,
the same kind of progressive response comes from the elevator too. The rudder and nose wheel
are connected for positive direction control on the ground and smooth response in the air.
Thrust is courtesy of a powerful, outrunner style, brushless motor and a 30A brushless
electronic speed controller (ESC). The propeller is an impact absorbing 10 x 5 that has
been matched to the motor for high thrust and low current consumption. A 3
cell 2200mAh Li-po battery (not supplied) will give over 10 minutes of flight time under
normal 'training' conditions. There is room to fit a bigger capacity battery too if you
want and it will have very little effect on the centre of gravity and handling.
As there is no gluing involved, replacement airframe parts can be fitted in seconds, should
damage be incurred. They can be purchased from us - just ask!. Keeping you in the air and
enjoying model flying is a critical part of the design philosophy.
Once you have learnt to fly with the Discovery, there are many more exciting models in
the ST range to tempt you!
The ST Models Discovery EP ARTF Trainer requires the following to complete (not included)
Specifications
Wingspan |
1460mm (57.5") |
Length |
1220mm (48") |
Flying Weight |
1250g (44oz) |
Please Note: Due to size and weight limitations we are unable to ship Kits, ARTFs and/or batteries outside of Mainland UK
Please Note
Due to having our knuckles severely rapped by the Post Office we can no longer send any kind of battery via the post. Any order containing batteries will have to be sent via courier and this will incur a minimum of a £9.99 delivery and packaging charge.
We cannot deliver batteries outside of mainland UK |