![]() ![]() This allowed me to connect the receiver to the gyro with a single servo extension (instead of an extension for each channel). I used a Futaba R7008SB receiver with S.Bus. With all of the servo wires going into and out of the gyro (in addition to wires for the navigation lights), careful wire management is necessary to prevent a messy bird’s nest. The gyro is hard mounted to the fuselage at the rear of the radio bay. It provides great access to the radio gear and battery compartment. The entire canopy is actually a removable, magnetically secured hatch. I corrected it by applying tape to the backside of the lighter blade. I found that the included propeller was significantly unbalanced. It is always a good idea to check the propeller balance before installing it on any model airplane. Plastic accent pieces, such as engine louvers, a pilot bust, and landing gear doors, further improve the CJ-6’s scalelike appearance. The seams are tight, with no large or uneven gaps. I was able to bring the parts into alignment by applying a slight S-bend to the pushrod.Īll of the foam airframe components fit together precisely. I was concerned that this might cause binding and premature wear of the plastic clevis. In stock form, the elevator clevis engages with the control horn at an odd angle. One of the first tasks involves installing the elevator pushrod. This model is mostly prebuilt, so there are not many assembly steps to be completed. The quality of the finish on my example is outstanding. The colors and markings are a combination of paint and decals. It comes out of the box in a red, white, and blue trim scheme from the Chinese Air Force (People’s Liberation Army Air Force). Unlike many warbirds, visibility is not a concern with this model. It spins a scalelike 11-inch diameter propeller. ![]() The included power system consists of an outrunner brushless motor. Optimized mode helps keep the CJ-6 on a smooth flight path when flying in turbulent air. Stabilized mode provides auto-leveling, as well as pitch and bank limits. This device can be switched off or set to either of two modes during flight. You will have to source a 4S 2,200 mAh LiPo battery and a six-plus-channel radio system.Īll of the control surface servos are connected to a preinstalled FMS Reflex V2 gyro. Six 9-gram, factory-installed digital servos actuate the ailerons, elevator, rudder, nose wheel steering, and a single flap. The CJ-6 is a molded-foam model that includes most of the necessary onboard electronics. As with its namesake, the RC model’s true charm is found within. These parts sit on top of a stork-like tricycle landing gear. It has large wing with dihedral on the outer panels and a long, skinny fuselage behind a blunt engine cowling. The FMS downsized rendition of the CJ-6 captures every aspect of the full-scale airplane’s unique appearance. Rumor has it that the limited range afforded by its stock 40-gallon fuel capacity was intended to discourage military pilots from defecting. Private owners have discovered that the airplane’s minimalistic design and youth (it’s still in production) make it extremely reliable and relatively affordable to own (as warbirds go).įew modifications are necessary to make the CJ-6 a practical civilian airplane however, one common upgrade among private owners is to install larger fuel tanks in the wing. The CJ-6 has also found increased popularity among warbird collectors in the West. More than 60 years after its introduction, examples of this radial-engine trainer are still serving in numerous Far East militaries. A compressor, driven by the engine, keeps the dual onboard air tanks charged and makes the CJ-6 largely self-reliant. ![]() For example, the wheel brakes, retracts, flaps, and engine starter are all powered by pressurized air. It is a stunning example of rugged simplicity. Six-plus-channel radio system fourcell 2,200 mAh LiPo batteryĪccess additional content by visiting CLEARLY, THE DESIGNERS of the full-scale Nanchang CJ-6 were not constrained by any aesthetic requirements.Wing loading: 20.1 ounces per square foot Power output: 39 amps 576 watts 170 watts per pound Power system (included): 3541-KV840 brushless motor 11-inch propeller 40-amp ESC Radio: Futaba 14SG transmitter Futaba R7008SB receiver six FMS 9-gram digital servos (included) ![]()
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