Epic Evolution – F3A Two Meter Pattern Plane

The all new Epic Evolution is an outstanding performer in a two meter pattern plane with excellent and predictable flight characteristics. This plane is easy to construct with a straightforward approach to setting up. Couple this plane with a Plettenberg, Hacker or Himax motor and you'll have a combination capable of any maneuver up to FAI class.

• Available in Mono Prop or Counter Rotating Prop

​Composite Fuselage - constructed from fiberglass, carbon fiber and balsa, this allows for very strong and very light F3A plane.
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Design inspired by Jason Shulman (nine time USA F3A World Team Member). The Epic Evolution is the result of testing and competing with the widely popular Epic.

A completely new design for 2018, the Epic Evolution includes enhancements not found in other F3A airplanes.

Epic Evolution Features

• Designer: Jason Schulman
• Newly designed fuselage
• Taller canopy for improved knife edge flight with increased visibility
• Forward designed canopy
• Newly designed wings and stabs
• Large rudder fin area

Epic Evolution Highlights

• ​Built-up balsa wing sheeted in contest balsa
• Built-up balsa stabs sheeted in contest balsa
• Foam core Canalizer sheeted in contest balsa
• Foam core Rudder sheeted in contest balsa
• Composite Fuselage (fiberglass, carbon fiber, balsa)
• Wing & Stab adjusters installed
• Wing & Stab mounted, aligned, and squared to the fuselage
• Canalizer effect
• Ultralight Wheels
• Composite fuselage fully painted in a beautiful color scheme
• Covered flying surfaces with unmatched quality not found anywhere
• Traditional tapered wing and horizontal stabilizer
• Hinged elevators (2)
• Outstanding flight characteristics
• Light wing loading
• Plug-in wings with carbon fiber tube
• Large fuselage side area
• Spring loaded canopy hatch latch
• Built in Argentina

Color Schemes

• Jason Schulman color scheme (standard color)
  
• ARFC (almost ready to fly custom) with your custom color scheme. You pick the colors and layout and we will process it for you. Average cost for a custom scheme is $250-$300

Epic Evolution Specifications
 
Dimensions
Wingspan: 74 in. (1880 mm) 
Length: 78 in. (1990 mm) 
Wing Area: 992 sq. in. (64 dm2)
 
Weight
Net Weight: 75 oz. (2100-2300  grams) 
Gross Weight:  165 - 176 oz. (4700-5000 grams)
 
Construction
Fuselage:  Fiberglass, balsa laminated, painted
Wings: ​Built-up balsa wing sheeted in contest balsa covered in UltraCote
Horizontal Stabilizer: Built-up balsa sheeted in contest balsa covered in UltraCote

Flying Surfaces
 
Wings
Shape: Tapered
Plug-in removable (carbon fiber tube)
 
Horizontal Stabilizer
Shape: Tapered
Dual elevators (mini servos)
 
Canalizer 
Shape: Tapered (bolt on)
 
Rudder
Pull-Pull cable

Power
Available in either Mono Prop or Counter Rotating Prop
 
Counter Rotating Drive
Gaishin V4 Contra Drive
 
Mono Prop Options
Himax 6330-210 Pro
Plettenberg Advance 30/10
Hacker Q80

​ESC:  80 HV or above
Spinner Size: 82 mm (included)
 
Propeller (mono prop) 
Falcon 21.5 x 13 (2 blade) 
Falcon 19.5 x 13 (3 blade)

Included Hardware
Lightweight wheels with axles
Wheel pants
Composite landing gear, painted to match main scheme
Tail wheel
Wing adjusters (installed)
Stab adjusters (installed)
(6) Control horns (anodized)
Battery tray
Servo trays
Servo linkage
Wing Tube (carbon fiber)
Stab Tube (carbon fiber)

Servos (required) 
Ailerons: (2) Low Profile 
Elevator: (2) Mini servos
Rudder: (1) High torque

Setups & Tips
Wing Incidence: + 1 degree
Stab Incidence: 0 degrees
Canalizer Incidence: fixed (non adjustable)
Center of Gravity: 200-230 mm from the leading edge
The control throws are approximately 15-20 degree in all surfaces for normal flight