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MicroScout

You'll have lots of fun building and flying this kit. You can build it up in a couple of hours - no problem. The Deluxe Starter Set 1 is a perfect match for this kit. This is a great "first Micro R/C" model. The assembly instructions are in video format - EASY! We also have modelled this plane for FMS - included on the CDROM.

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Build and Fly the MicroScout Kit - Indoors or Out!
Half ounce Flying Weight! - 12" Wingspan!

•Full Proportional Radio Control of Rudder, Elevator and Throttle!

•Fly Fast or Slow - Do loops and other aerobatic maneuvers

•Full Proportional radio control enables you to fly with precision in a Gym or in your Front Yard.

•Fly in any area the size of a classroom

•EASY to build for kids ages 12 - 112 years old.
See the video instructions here.

•Just add 4-AA batteries to the combination transmitter/charger and you'll be ready for action anytime.

•The Microscout is great for beginner pilots - Learn on the R/C Flight Simulator that comes with the Deluxe Starter Set #1 - Based on Gordon Johnson's Quick Junior Design, this model is a great first airplane to get into Micro R/C. They Fly Better when YOU build em!

Order today and learn the fun of building and flying the smallest Micro R/C models.

Easy Assembly Kit Includes:
• MicroScout Wirecut Wing
• Control Horns
• Z bends and Figure 4's
• Carbon Fiber Control Rods
• Carbon Fiber Fuselage
• Landing gear and Wheels

To Complete the models you'll also need the Deluxe Starter Set #1 which includes:

HFX900 Transmitter
• 4 CH transmitter - Full Proportional
• 3 User Selectable frequencies
• Built-In lipoly Bahoma charger
• Connects to FMS Flight Simulator!
• 900Mhz ISM band USA, 868Mhz EU
• FCC and CE Approved!
• Requires 4 AA cells


Micro9 0.9g 3CH Receiver
• Fully Proportional Control of 2 actuators and 1 motor
•Plug And Play - EASY SETUP!

2 LP90 Lithium Polymer Bahoma Cells
• Patent Pending magnetic connector
• Recharges right on the transmitter

2 MiniAct (1.1g) Actuators
•Fully Proportional magnetic actuators that do the job of a traditional servo

GB03 or GB04 Gearbox

100 X 80 Propeller

FMS computer interface cable and CDROM w/Freeware FMS R/C Simulator • Plugs into your transmitter and computer so you can learn to fly on the simulator before you smash your plane to bits! Included FREE with the set so you can learn to fly R/C the Plantraco Way!

Instructional Video and Manual
• Video Instructions show you visually how to put this together in less than 1 hour for sure, it's the best way to learn cool building techniques. Once you see how it's done, you'll be sure to succeed!

Powerful Micro Gearbox

GB03 or GB04 propulsion unit uses a 4.5Ohm 6mm motor and gear ratio of 5.25:1 (GB03) or 5.8:1 (GB04). 100X80 prop is a great match for these gearboxes.
State of the Art Micro9 receiver

0.9g Micro9 receiver is the lightest and most reliable Plug and Play model aircraft receiver you can get! 900Mhz UHF pure digital R/C is here! - Packed with good features, like Plantraco's Bahoma magnetic battery holder system - you can connect your LP90 Bahoma cell to the airplane in about 1 second. flashing light and audible tones let you know the status of the receiver in operation - it's a purely digital reliable radio link in this no compromises airplane.
Innovative MiniAct Magentic Actuator for control surfaces

The MiniAct magnetic actuator weighs only 1.1 grams, but is powerful enough to control the MicroScout with FULL PROPORTIONAL authority. The simple design is the key to it's success. It is a self centering actuator, and gives you an amazing 127 steps of full proportional resolution. Why so many steps? Because we can!


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Builds up in a snap with DSS-1 or if you already have an HFX900 Transmitter with 10mm charger you could just get Flightpack #1

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Flight Pack #1 for MicroScout Kits

Flight Pack for MicroScout Kits Includes everything except the transmitter  More info »

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Deluxe Starter Set #1

Beginner Newbies to Micro R/C often ask us what components they need to buy to get started. The DSS-1 has all the components you need to get the MicroScout Kit flying perfectly. We assure your success with Plug-N-Play components that weigh less than anything competitor’s have. Use this to supply the components to your model rc plane starter kit and you’ll be up, up – and away! Have a look.  More info »

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MicroScout Assembly Instructions - Intro - episode 01

Introduction to the Plantraco Microflight Video Podcast. The First 7 episodes cover the assembly of the MicroScout Kit - a great 16 gram 3 Channel R/C model aircraft.  More info »

 
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MicroScout Assembly - Fuselage and Tail - Bevel Cuts - episode 02

How to Cut a Bevel on the Hinge Line for a magnetic actuator installation. Fuselage strengthening. Good techniques to learn here for MicroScout AND MicroRacers build.  More info »

 
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MicroScout Assembly - Landing Gear, Tail, Wing - episode 03

Build up a composite assembly with 1/64'' plywood soaked in CA glue. Align the tail parts of the MicroScout, and Glue the wing up. Good techniques here to learn  More info »

 
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MicroScout Assembly - Prepare Magnetic Actuators - episode 04

Add centering magnets to magnet actuators and understand their function and setup.  More info »

 
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MicroScout Assembly - Install Magnetic Actuators - episode 05

Install Magnetic Actuators - MiniAct and MicroAct are quite similar. How to use Z-bends. How to use a Figure-4 clevis part. Everything you want to see about control linkage with Plantraco magnetic actuators that do the job of the traditional servo on our Micro Models  More info »

 
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MicroScout Assembly - Gearbox and Thrustline - episode 06

Install the GB03 or GB04 gearbox and 100X80 Propeller. Use Reamers (jewellers broach) to bore holes larger on the gearbox mount to get the correct downthrust (thrustline)  More info »

 
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MicroScout Assembly - Install Receiver and Wheels - episode 07

Install the Micro9 0.9g 3-Channel receiver on the MicroScout. See how the actuators and motor plugs right in. Plug-N-Play plugnplay plug and play all the way! Also put the wheels on the axle of the landing gear.  More info »