The Pilot-RC Raven 103″ is a large-scale radio-controlled aerobatic aircraft, developed to combine the agility needed for 3D flight with the stability and precision required for acrobatic maneuvers. Pilot-RC states that its design is the result of three generations of prototypes.
With a wingspan of 2.624 m and a wing area of 11,890 cm², this model is designed to be powered by a gasoline engine from 80 to 120 cc or an equivalent electric power system.
Its airframe benefits from a hybrid construction combining wood and composite materials. The wings are specially reinforced and feature a counterweight at the end of the aileron. This allows the outer servo to be positioned closer to the inner servo, thus reducing the weight at the wingtip.
The Pilot-RC quick-assembly system is fitted to the wings, stabilizer, and canopy. The wings and stabilizer can be removed without tools, making transportation and field assembly easier.
The hinges are factory-installed, glued, and pinned. The engine position is laser-engraved, and the engine cowl is attached from the inside, with no visible screws on the outside. The open structure makes it easy to install canister-type mufflers.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Raven 103″
- Type: ARF RC aerobatic aircraft
- Wingspan: 2,624 mm
- Length: 2,580 mm with spinner
- Wing area: 11,890 cm²
- Stated weight: 12.6 kg
- Construction: Hybrid structure of wood and composite materials
- Covering: Applied over an Oracover base
- Recommended power: 80 to 120 cc gasoline engine or equivalent electric power system
- Required servos: 7 high-torque servos, plus one throttle servo for gasoline power
- Aileron configuration: Two servos per aileron
- Elevator configuration: One servo per elevator half
- Rudder configuration: One or two servos in push-pull setup
- Spinner diameter: 5 inches, approx. 127 mm
Included Items
The kit notably includes:
- The pre-fabricated and covered airframe
- The main landing gear in carbon fiber
- The tail gear
- Wing joiner tubes
- Fiberglass control horns
- Wheels, axles, and wheel pants
- A clear lower cowl section for use as a cutting template
- Installed hinges
- Pre-assembled canopy
- Prepared fuel tank and tubing
- Fuel filler and tank vent
- Pre-assembled pushrods with ball links
- Matching 5-inch carbon spinner
- Deflectors for cylinder cooling
Additional Equipment Required
To complete and fly the model, you will also need:
- An 80 to 120 cc gasoline engine or equivalent electric power system
- Seven high-torque servos
- An additional throttle servo for gasoline power
- A transmitter and receiver
- A propeller
- Appropriate batteries
- A power management system
- Servo extensions
- Accessories needed for installing your chosen power system
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