Expected Any Day Now – Samsara 3.2E Electric Sailplane!!!

One of the most impressive European made sailplanes that we have ever seen. The brand new competition F5J/ALES Samsara 3.2E flies as good as it looks. Gentle, smooth, and very long flights are the standards for this beauty. The careful use of composites with competition balsa, creates a good light structure that will hold its shape for a long time. The synergy of low weight and strong structure is very unusual in a production sailplane and can only be achieved with careful attention to design and construction. The entire model is constructed using free-flight techniques. Top Model uses the latest construction techniques such as CNC milling and laser cutting. The wings as well as horizontal and vertical tail parts are all classic balsa, built-up, D-box, rib/main spare design. The fuselage is gel-coated fiberglass with white finish. Whole model is covered with Ultracote. All control surfaces are hinged with adhesive tape. This fully built sailplane needs only basic assembly and motor/radio installation. The 3-piece wing and full flying stabilizer are each easily removable for transport and storage. Each part is carefully hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Value is simply incredible.

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Pair Your Favorite Top Model Airplane with an Axi Motor!

Couple the beautiful craftsmanship of the Top Model name with the efficiency and power of an AXi!

We have looked high and low for the best motors to place in our in-house builds, but now the search is over. We have compared performance between several manufacturers and AXi hit every requirement. When you look at any of our Top Model aircraft, you will see our suggested setup for the ultimate experience there on the page. The best part is we can find an AXi motor for a very wide range of setups! Make it one step easier (and save some doe) with our AXi Power Packages. These packages are already prepared based on wing size or watt range and contain everything you need.

Here are some of our favorite combinations:

The Samsara White 3.2 Electric Sailplane

Suggested Equipment:

  • AXi Cyclone 46/760
  • Jeti Advance 70 Pro SB ESC
  • 3300 3S battery
  • HS-85MG servo (ailerons, flaps)
  • MKS Ds6100 servo (rudder, elevator)

 

 

The Albatros 2.4 Electric Sailplane

Suggested Equipment:

  • AXi 2820/12
  • Jeti Advance 40 Pro SB ESC
  • 2700 3S battery
  • HS-65HB servo (ailerons)
  •  HS-65MG servo (flaps)
  • HS-85BB servo (rudder, elevator)

 

The Discus 2a Deluxe Scale Sailplane

Direct Power Upgrade:

  • AXi 4120/18
  • Jeti Spin Pro 80 ESC
  • 5000 5S battery

 

Ladies and Gents, Steven Has Arrived!

Steven, the RC Skydiver by Opale has officially landed!

Taking full advantage of the latest innovations issued from the development of our RC paramotor models and the partnership with the European champions of this RC discipline, the Skydiver Steven as a unique design allowing to push the boundaries of the RC Skydiving leading to better performances.

Thanks to the composite materials and a thoroughly and optimized assembly, the weight in order to fly of the skydiver (including the parachute), is only 1100gr. This low weight allows you to perform smooth and extremely accurate landings. But you can also easily weigh it down during strong weather conditions. The legs are cleverly assembled with silent blocks to absorb the shocks of (most) landings, and providing also different positions of the legs during free falls or when the parachute is deployed. These possibilities enable an extreme steadiness during free falls and was verified during wind-tunnel tests.

Two colors, Blue and Orange, are offered when choosing your Skydiver.

Features:

  •  Low Sinkrate
  • High speed
  • A-line Control
  • Ease of Use
  • Backwards Flying

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 1.65m
  • Flat Area: 1.5m^2
  • Length: 45cm
  • Empty Mass: 850g
  • Materials: Glass Fiber; Polyurethane resin and foam; PU Nylon; Stainless Steel;  Aluminum

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*Information and text taken from Opale Paramodels.