Cuantic – F3A Two Meter Pattern Plane
After flying the Zonda for a few years we placed the capabilities of a monoplane to a higher level, the Cuantic project was born.
Several months of testing the Cuantic in all conditions the result is a very powerful and neutral aircraft, it's a state-of-the-art monoplane designed and developed with the latest construction techniques achieving a low weight with a quality finish.
Designed to fly the most demanding sequences; P21 &F 21 as well as the unknown sequences incorporating a very simple set-up. The Cuantic capabilities includes; excellent knife edge , rolling circles, ad the most complex maneuvers inn FAI.
You may be curios how it performs in lateral and crosswind conditions due to its large side area, this is a common question we receive. The Cuantica's outstanding performance under these conditions of strong winds in Argentina (where it's born) makes a for a very predictable, and stable flying F3A airplane.
Several months of testing the Cuantic in all conditions the result is a very powerful and neutral aircraft, it's a state-of-the-art monoplane designed and developed with the latest construction techniques achieving a low weight with a quality finish.
Designed to fly the most demanding sequences; P21 &F 21 as well as the unknown sequences incorporating a very simple set-up. The Cuantic capabilities includes; excellent knife edge , rolling circles, ad the most complex maneuvers inn FAI.
You may be curios how it performs in lateral and crosswind conditions due to its large side area, this is a common question we receive. The Cuantica's outstanding performance under these conditions of strong winds in Argentina (where it's born) makes a for a very predictable, and stable flying F3A airplane.
Cuantic Features
- Designed and developed for Mariano Gostanian
- Elliptical shaped flying surfaces - Planform of minimum induced drag
- Elliptical shaped wing
- Elliptical shaped horizontal stabilizer
- Composite fuselage fully painted in a beautiful color scheme
- Covered flying surfaces with unmatched quality
- Yaw stability and yaw stabilizer
- Plug-in wings, and stabs with carbon fiber tube
- Large fuselage side area
- Spring loaded canopy hatch latch
- Dual elevators (2)
- Built in Argentina
Levels of Completion
- The Cuantic is available in ARC and ARF versions.
- ARC (almost ready to cover) a white gel coat fuselage with sheeted flying surfaces ready to accept your favorite iron on covering and fuselage paint.
- ARF (almost ready to fly) in our standard color, including accessories bag
- Special: You pick the colors and layout and we will process it for you. Average cost for a custom scheme is $300.
Color Schemes
- Mariano Gostanian color scheme (standard color)
- Available on a limited basis, we produce a small run of Custom painted & Custom covered
Cuantic Specifications
Dimensions
Length: 74.80 in (1990 mm)
Wingspan: 75.90 in (1930 mm)
Weight
Net Weight: 84 oz. (2400 grams)
Gross Weight: 169 - 176 oz. (4800-5000 grams)
Construction
Fuselage: Vacuum Fiberglass, Divinicell, full painted
Wings: Balsa built-up, covered in UltraCote
Horizontal Stabilizer: Balsa built-up, covered in UltraCote
Rudder : Balsa built-up, covered in UltraCote
Flying Surfaces
Wings
Elliptical shape
Plug-in removable (carbon fiber tube)
Horizontal Stabilizer
Elliptical shape
Dual elevators (mini servos)
Rudder
Pull-Pull cable
Power
Himax 6330-210 Pro
Plettenberg Advance 30/10
Contra Drive system
ESC: 80 HV or above
Spinner Size: 82 mm (included)
Propeller
Falcon 21.5 x 13 (2 blade)
Falcon 19.5 x 13 (3 blade)
Included Hardware
Lightweight wheels with axles
Wheel pants
Falcon main landing gear (carbon fiber)
Tail wheel assembly
Wing adjusters
Stab adjusters
Control horns (6)
Battery tray
Servo tray
Servo linkage (carbon fiber)
Wing Tube (carbon fiber)
Stab Tube (carbon fiber)
Spinner 82mm
Servos (required)
Ailerons: (2) Futaba BLS or similar
Elevator: (2) Futaba BLS mini servos or similar
Rudder: (1) Futaba BLS or similar
Setups & Tips
Wing Incidence: + 1 degree
Stab Incidence: 0 degrees
Center of Gravity: 150-160 mm from the leading edge
Control throws for normal flight;
Dimensions
Length: 74.80 in (1990 mm)
Wingspan: 75.90 in (1930 mm)
Weight
Net Weight: 84 oz. (2400 grams)
Gross Weight: 169 - 176 oz. (4800-5000 grams)
Construction
Fuselage: Vacuum Fiberglass, Divinicell, full painted
Wings: Balsa built-up, covered in UltraCote
Horizontal Stabilizer: Balsa built-up, covered in UltraCote
Rudder : Balsa built-up, covered in UltraCote
Flying Surfaces
Wings
Elliptical shape
Plug-in removable (carbon fiber tube)
Horizontal Stabilizer
Elliptical shape
Dual elevators (mini servos)
Rudder
Pull-Pull cable
Power
Himax 6330-210 Pro
Plettenberg Advance 30/10
Contra Drive system
ESC: 80 HV or above
Spinner Size: 82 mm (included)
Propeller
Falcon 21.5 x 13 (2 blade)
Falcon 19.5 x 13 (3 blade)
Included Hardware
Lightweight wheels with axles
Wheel pants
Falcon main landing gear (carbon fiber)
Tail wheel assembly
Wing adjusters
Stab adjusters
Control horns (6)
Battery tray
Servo tray
Servo linkage (carbon fiber)
Wing Tube (carbon fiber)
Stab Tube (carbon fiber)
Spinner 82mm
Servos (required)
Ailerons: (2) Futaba BLS or similar
Elevator: (2) Futaba BLS mini servos or similar
Rudder: (1) Futaba BLS or similar
Setups & Tips
Wing Incidence: + 1 degree
Stab Incidence: 0 degrees
Center of Gravity: 150-160 mm from the leading edge
Control throws for normal flight;
- elevators up 10 mm up & down
- rudder 40 mm each side
- Ailerons 12 mm right & left