VSKYLABS RC A-10X Warthog

TWIN TURBINE - 1:5.8 SCALE - CHALLENGING - REQUIRES DUAL-RATES/EXPO CONTROL MODES
SCALE FLIGHT - HIGH SPEED PASSES - HIGHLY MANEUVERABLE

Model data:

Type: Giant-Scale RC Model based on the A-10 Thunderbolt II - Warthog
Scale: 1:5.8
Span: 3 m (108 inches)
Weight: No-fuel: 46 lbs / 20.9 Kg 
Fuel: ~5.7 Liter / 10 lbs
Engine: 2 x JetCat P120 Class turbines (27 lbs / 12.24 kg per engine)
Fuel consumption: 5.6 gal/h (full power, per engine).
Performance/Limitations: Maximum speed: 155 knots / 178 mph / 287 km/h (sea level, full power, straight and level). Vne: 160 knots / 184 mph / 296 km/h. Note: this model is fast and agile with near 1:1 thrust-to-weight ratio. The A-10 is highly maneuverable and responsive, which demands respect at speed. Dual rates are strongly recommended for all high-speed flying. Excessive pitch inputs at high speed risk structural damage as the wide straight wing generates significant aerodynamic loads under g. In slow to medium speed it is one of the most agile models in RCE Vol.1

Channels:

  1. Throttle
  2. Rudder
  3. Elevator
  4. Ailerons
  5. Control modes (Full, Dual-Rates/Expo) - Mandatory for realistic flying.
  6. Gears
  7. Flaps
  8. Speed-brakes
  9. Gear-brakes

Pilot Notes:

Controls: Switch to dual rates and/or expo after takeoff and before final. In full control mode the aircraft is highly responsive. Exposure to extreme control inputs at high speeds leaves no margin for structural loads. In addition, the elevator surface is located aft to the turbine exhaust nozzles and it is highly effective in high power settings. On takeoff, pull up gently to avoid tail-strike.

General: The A-10X is an agile and energetic model, well suited for scale flying and scale aerobatics. Controls are very responsive and rewarding in normal flight. Due to its extensive power it can easily exceed structural limitations and must be flown with great attention.

Energy Management: Due to its size, energy management on final requires attention. The aircraft tends to bleed speed faster than it appears, especially with the use of flaps and/or speedbrakes; what looks like a comfortable approach can deteriorate quickly. With full flaps deployed and slow speed, a nose-heavy tendency can lead to unrecoverable at low power-settings. If in doubt, land with speedbrakes retracted. If landing with full flaps and speedbrakes, keep engine RPM higher than feels necessary - the aircraft will appear controllable right until it isn't.

*Speedbrakes are highly effective and can be used aggressively for energy management.

Real world reference video:
*The following video shows a real-world reference for the model. It is provided for informational purposes only. It is not produced by or affiliated with VSKYLABS. All credits belong to the original content creators. Various design features and other characteristics may vary, when compared to the VSKYLABS model in X-Plane. 


VSKYLABS RC Elements Vol. 1 screenshots - X-Plane 12: