VSKYLABS RC J-10X Vigorous Dragon

TURBINE - 1:4.5 SCALE - THRUST VECTORING - REQUIRES DUAL-RATES/EXPO CONTROL MODES
3D AEROBATICS - HIGHLY MANEUVERABLE - TECHNICAL FLYING

Model data:

Type: Giant-Scale RC Model based on the J-10 Aircraft
Scale: 1:4.5
Length: 3.65 m ( 11.97 feet)
Wingspan: 2.17 m (7.12 feet)
Weight: No-fuel: 44 lbs / 20 Kg 
Fuel: ~5.7 Liter / 10 lbs
Engine: JetCat P300 Class turbine (67 lbs / 30.4 kg)
Fuel consumption: ~980 ml/min / 15.6 gallon per hour (full power)
Performance/Limitations: Maximum speed: 140 knots / 161 mph / 259 km/h (sea level, full power, straight and level). Vne: 160 knots / 184 mph / 296 km/h. Note: the J-10 is a 3D performer first and foremost. The thrust vectoring nozzle, large canard, and delta wing geometry prioritize extreme low-speed high AOA maneuverability. High-speed flight must be conducted with dual rates engaged (thrust vectoring is automatically disabled in dual rates mode).

Channels:

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

Pilot Notes:

General: The J-10X is a large scale experimental model built for high alpha and 3D aerobatics. It is not a scale flying demonstration aircraft by nature, yet can be flown in comfort with the controls set to Dual-Rates, which disables thrust-vectoring. The low weight combined with a high power-to-weight ratio makes it overpowered and light on the controls. Do not expect the usual 'scale feel' of scale jets. The model is designed for 'technical' flight.

Thrust vectoring: The 3D thrust vectoring nozzle is coupled with control inputs and disabled in Dual-Mode.

Scale and non-3d takeoff must be flown with Dual-Rates engaged. When taking off with full control mode, treat pitch with care as the combination of high power and thrust vectoring pitch input produces an immediate and responsive nose-up attitude. Be measured on the throttle during the takeoff roll when performing with the thrust vectoring enabled!

The J-10X is capable of transitioning from straight and level flight to tail-sitting hover. The transition is initiated by slowing down while maintaining altitude, then, while in full-control mode, progressively (yet aggressively) increasing AOA at high or full power until the aircraft departs to the vertical attitude. Once in tail-hover, be aware that roll authority is not available - yaw and pitch inputs are your only control axes in this regime.

Unlike lighter and smaller 3D J-10 RC models, the VSKYLABS RC J-10X is not highly overpowered in tail-hovering mode. During tail-hovering, do not allow significant sink rate at low altitude.

Controls: Engage dual rates and/or expo for scale flying demonstrations. Use full control mode In 3D and high alpha operations.
Real world reference model:
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Real world reference video:
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