Wingspan: 119", Wing area: 985 sq. in., Weight: 58-62 oz., Wingloading: 8.5 oz./sq. ft., Airfoil: Blended SD Airfoils, Skill level: ADV/ADV, Radio: 6-8 channel receiver, 6 micro servos, 600-1200mah battery pack These are the Stats from NSP website check it out there ... This one is Ready to fly comes with Hitec 85MG servos and a JR 9 ch RX Also its the "lite Kevlar Version" Plane sells for $625.00 just for the Kit..no servos mine comes with 6 Hitec 85Mg's and a JR 9 ch RX Price is $650.00 plus shipping from so cal or pick up.. Here are some of the Stats from NSP Web Site.. http://www.nesail.com/schpotdorker.htm The SchpotDorker is a highly sophisticated ship that will thermal in the lightest lift and still launch hard and pull like an F3J ship; it combines the best aspects of the Psyko with new airfoils and lighter wingloading. The result is a sailplane optimized for light lift and spot, er, Schpot landings: a pinpoint-accurate landing device. Daryl Perkins, 3-time F3B World Champion, took his Psyko Molded design to the 1998 Nats for another win in Open Class competition. Not one to leave well enough alone, Daryl reworked the Psyko's planform design with particular attention to airfoil and lift distribution over the whole wing. He was looking to optimize spot landing performance while retaining the outstanding TD capabilities of the Psyko. Daryl then refined the planform and the SchpotDorker was. hatched. The SchpotDorker uses five integrated airfoil sections to optimize airflow over the wing. The airfoil details of the SchpotDorker remain proprietary, so we will simply say this is the most advanced designed planform and computer designed lifting surface produced by NSP to date. The epoxy glass and Kevlar fuselage of the SchpotDorker is a wonderfully crafted, streamlined beauty that sports a nosecone for ease of entry and strength. It started with a Psyko fuselage modified for weight reduction. It is unpainted (again for weight considerations), with an average weight of seven (7) ounces. The fuselage is reinforced with Kevlar and Carbon fiber for a very strong and stiff but lightweight structure. All the composite work is done at one location to ensure a good fit. Like the Psyko 3, the SchpotDorker has a long tail moment and a generous fin for directional stability. All flying surfaces are composite. The wings are made of carefully matched Spyder foam and special high-density, low weight blue foam to render the best combination of strength and low weight. The wing surfaces are bagged with a special carbon fiber cloth and encased in a bias-cut satin weave FG to provide torsional rigidity and smooth surface finish. The wings are finished white on top with natural black finish on the bottom to maximize visibility. The SchpotDorker features built-in Kevlar hinges on the ailerons and flaps. Like the Psyko 3 and all our top-of-the-line composite sailplanes, we followed our inclination to use nothing but the best components, and our hardware is top quality. We include a carbon fiber wingrod, high strength fiberglass control horns and special, lightweight carbon fiber pushrods for smooth, slop-free response. All hardware and instructions are supplied for the modeler, as is standard for all NSP kits. The SchpotDorker also comes with plans to make the task of setup and assembly clear and easy for the modeler. Great penetration and a surprisingly efficient glide are provided by the blended airfoil. We have found the SchpotDorker launches very high and has the ability to range. The speed range is very wide with an upper end glide is very good especially considering the very light wingloading. The ability to hang in the air is just what you should expect from this advanced planform. If you can't work lift with the SchpotDorker, it just isn't there! What is most remarkable is the turning ability of this sailplane. It is quite evident that the SchpotDorker will turn quickly and efficiently and is able to work the very lightest lift and smallest thermals. All sailplanes see an increased sinkrate in turns; the SchpotDorker minimizes this loss and maintains the ability not only to float but also to retain its good straight-line abilities and stay efficient throughout the turn. With the SchpotDorker it is possible to make exploratory turns in fragmentary lift without concern for excessive altitude loss. What does this mean? As an expert pilot, you can feel confident to take the SchpotDorker to the limit of your piloting capabilities. The SchpotDorker will not let you down. The SchpotDorker pulls hard on the winch and climbs almost vertically when it's set up properly. The extended zoom at the top can be easily rounded off into a quick lively cruise, perfect for quickly reaching those thermals on the boundaries of visibility. This is a very well balanced ship. Handling is immediate, tracking is steady and the overall feel is one of synergy, which goes together with form. Flight performance is just as you would expect from such an advanced design. You get a flat reaching glide; slow speed handling better than the SD7037 floaters. The SchpotDorker, while having a nice slow speed with minimum sinkrate, will easily speed up, giving you the reach you need to work distant thermals. We have found that generous movable surfaces are more effective, not only at the slow speeds so important to landing, but also for working those small, tight thermals. The rudder area is also enhanced. These changes make a noticeable gain in performance, whether you're thermaling at slow speeds or covering distances in search of lift. The SchpotDorker is in its glory on landing approach, coming in at a very slow and controllable speed. It's never been easier to achieve the high landing scores so important in today's TD contests. Like all our composite sailplanes, the stabs have high aspect ratio along with generous area. You maintain full control authority right down to the last little blade of grass between your nosecone and the Schpot. NSP SchpotDorker $624.95 Kit New All Versions: the SchpotDorker LT! The use of Kevlar sheeting at the back half of the wing further reduces the weight of this outstanding ship. It integrates seamlessly with the basic carbon fiber structure and further reduces the overall weight of the SchpotDorker by 3 ounces. This is a custom built sailplane with a 6-week lead time. The result is a flying weight of 55 ounces! RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
