More Info on World's Cheapest ARF

Ed Paasch · 2005-11-03T23:02:48+00:00

My Start 40 Evolution 2 Trainer arrived today from via FedEx Home Delivery. The actual manufacturer of the ARF doesn't appear to be Selective R/C as I'd originally suspected ( although Selective R/C may be the U.S. importer and distributor for this ARF. The actual manufacturer appears to be Khiem Tin Ltd. DBA VHN Line, a Vietnamese corporation - ARF came with an outer shipping box over the manufacturer's packing box for extra shipping protection. The internal packing was minimal, but my initial inspection showed that the plane arrived in perfect shape with no shipping damage. The overall strength of the airframe and quality of the covering is good. The included hardware looks quite servicable, even though it isn't what I'd consider "top quality."The instruction manual is a fairly clear and legible photo copy. The instructions themselves aren't comprehensive, but they seem easy enough to follow and anyone with any previous ARF assembly experience can probably follow along easily enough. I paid $38.95 for the airframe and another $8.33 for shipping and handling to get the ARF from Raidentech in California out to me in Nebraska. So far, I'd certainly have to say I've gotten more than my money's worth.A great deal of assembly required by other ARFs is already done. All of the control surfaces are already hinged and installed, no hinge gluing required. The engine mount is already attached to the firewall, as is the nose gear assembly (minus the wheel). While I doubt the packaging's claim that this ARF can be ready to fly in an hour, it does appear that it will be a very easy final assembly.I'll need to scrounge up a receiver, crystal, and battery, but other than that I can probably build up the ARF tonight and have it ready to fly soon. I'll post more after I get a chance to put it in the air.All in all though, if you want a basic trainer airframe for a bargain price, this does seem to be an awfully good deal so far. Raiden is continuing to run this as a...

Nov 03, 2005 83 Replies

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bebopkid 18 years ago

lost my instruction manual for my start 40 evolution 2 and i need t

know the cg point doees anyone still have there'

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Ed Paasch 18 years ago

The instruction manuals from "budget" ARF manufacturers often get mistranslated, and the published CG locations are usually incorrect as a result.

Just balance the CG on the main wing spar or near the front 25% of the wing chord and you should be good to go. You can fine tune it after you fly it, but 25% of the wing chord is a good, safe conservative starting point for most any high-wing trainer.

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MJKolodziej 18 years ago

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MJKolodziej 18 years ago

Looks like 73.33 mm back from leading edge. Talk about precise! mk

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