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The
Koleos HLG and is the latest development of the popular Carbon D-light series of
gliders from ICARE.
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They are based on the same molded carbon D-box technology that made the
Carbon D-light so successful. This
type of construction results in a very strong, light wing and a very accurate
airfoil shape over the leading edge - the most important part of the airfoil.
To
reduce the overall weight, the Koleos fuselage consists of a Kevlar pod and a carbon
fiber boom. The light Kevlar pod has the
strength to stand up to the hard catches and landings of the competitive flyer. The carbon boom is a work of art - thin, light and stiff. The tail moment has been lengthened for improved pitch dampening and
responsiveness to control inputs.
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Koleos ailerons
HLG |
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The
low inertia of the wings allow the glider to react to the lightest lift. The low drag,
hollow-molded tips are swept back to reduce the stall speed
and curved up to reduce the turning radius. This, combined with an overall improvement in handling, results in a
sailplane that will allow you to work small low-level thermals with confidence.
Radio requirements are two sub micro servos and a micro
receiver. You can use a 110 mAh or a 350 mAh receiver battery.
Kit content:
All
parts of the Koleos
are pre-finished so very little time is required to get it into the air. The two-piece wing is completely finished and covered in Oracover Light. The aileron version has the servo wires pre-installed. The balsa "V" tail is covered and only needs to be joined at
the center. The fuselage comes
complete with a trimmed canopy, wing hold down block and ruddervator pushrods
pre-installed. These great
sailplanes are available from ICARE in HLG or Ultd HLG versions with a choice of poly or aileron wings.
Also available as an option: a cruciform tail kit.
Koleos KC (HLG) poly,
temporarily not available
Koleos KC (HLG) short ailerons, two piece wing, temporarily not available
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