Black Horse Super Decathlon 2450mm (96.4″) Wingspan – ARF

Introduction

Super Decathlon 2450mm (96.4″) Wingspan from Black Horse – Balsa Wood ARF – BHM1006-001

The American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon and Super Decathlon are two-seat fixed conventional gear light airplanes designed for flight training and personal use and capable of sustaining aerobatic stresses between +6g and 5g.

The model is scaled to approximately 1/4 and attention was paid to a true to original appearance and best flight characteristics. The model can be operated using an electric power system.

Visit the Official Black Horse Super Decathlon 2450mm Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.

Features:

• High level of prefabrication right out of the box
• Lightweight, strong, laser cut balsa and plywood construction
• Panel lines and details printed directly onto the pre-applied, high quality covering
• Aerofoiled tail surfaces
• Recessed hinges on all control surfaces
• Pre-drilled hinge mounting holes
• Heavy-duty pin hinges on all control surfaces
  
• Large easy access fuel tank/battery/servo access hatches with sprung loaded latches
• Painted and detailed cockpit, pilot and interior included
• Fiberglass control horns with ball link connector
• comprehensive control and fitting accessories included
• Two-piece, plug-in wings simplify transportation and assembly
• Fiberglass cowl and glass reinforced landing gear covers/pants
• Mounts for both electric and gas power options included

Includes:

• Black Horse Super Decathlon 2450mm (96.4″) Wingspan – ARF

Requires (Electric):

• 6 Channel radio – select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
• 6 Channel receiver – select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
• 2300-3300 Watt Brushless Outrunner Motor – we recommend the Admiral GP26 6330-245Kv Brushless Motor
• 80-120 amp brushless ESC – we recommend either the Castle Creations Phoenix Edge High Voltage 80A ESC
• 5x 45g standard servos – we recommend 5 Hitec HS-645MG Ultra Torque Ball Bearing Metal Gear Standard Servos
• For 10S setup TWO 5 Cell 18.5V 5000 – 60000 mAh LiPo Batteries with EC5 connector – we recommend Admiral Pro 6000mAh 5S 18.5V 50C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector Multi-Pack (2 Batteries)
• Series adapter – we recommend the BenchCraft EC5 2 to 1 Series Adapter
• Electric propeller – we recommend APC 18×10 Thin Electric Propeller
• 6 Cell compatible battery charger – select a minimum 6 cell (6S) charger from our Charger Collection

Customer Note

Black Horse ARF models are constructed out of balsa wood and plywood. These are not foam models. The assembly of balsa wood ARF aircraft requires basic model building skills including the installation of servos, ESC, and motor (or gas engine).