Overview
The K8 from Schleicher is a single-seater from the 50s, which due to its robust construction is mainly used as a training aircraft for beginners. This faithful replica from Phoenix - with a wingspan of an impressive 4.50m - is manufactured using the latest laser-cut technologies as a light and high-strength wood construction, which inspires with an enormous level of detail.
Features
- Extremely light and high-strength, laser-cut wooden construction
- Two-part wings
- Two-part fuselage
- Detailed cockpit
- Removable canopy
- Prefabrication level of 95%, fully covered and painted
Product Information
The model is made in extremely light and high-strength, laser-cut balsa wood construction. The design impresses with an enormously high degree of prefabrication, which means that the construction effort is almost reduced to the installation of drivers and electronics. The model is prepared for spoilers and is also completely and faithfully covered with iron-on foil.
The KA8B from Phoenix Model has numerous scale details. Many beautiful detailed solutions make the model look like the original. A special highlight is the detailed cockpit and the finished painted pilot figure. But the model is not only similar to its prototype on the ground but the KA8B also has an impressively true-to-life flight image in the air.
What you need
- Radio and receiver
- 5 x servos for ailerons. flaps and rudder
- 1 x servo if aerotow release is used
- Motor
- LiPo battery
- ESC
- Spinner
- Propeller
Specs
Wingspan 4500mm (177 in)
Length 2105mm (83 in)
Flying weight 6800gr – 7000gr
Wing area 123dm2
Wing loading 55g/dm2
Air Foil HQ airfoils
Flap 2 electric flaps 440mm (not included)
Spinner size Aluminum H hub propeller holder, shaft 8mm (not included)
Motor brushless outrunner 1480W, 450 KV (not included)
Experience level Intermediate
Plane type Glider
RECOMMENDED MOTOR AND BATTERY SET UP
Motor RIMFIRE 1.20 (not included)
Lipo 6cells X 2 (not included)
Esc 100A (not included)
