HEFA 2014 RAFFLE

[retiredVTT]

Today I'm announcing the details of the HEFA 2014 fund raiser RAFFLE.

The prize is a complete RC plane from E-flite known as the SPLENDOR. You only have to add the battery, and it calls for a 6S -3300 Lipo. (or two 3S ,2200mah packs or larger in series)

This plane was designed by Quique Somenzini as a follow up to his Visionaire and was likely his last design before leaving the employ of Horizon Hobby.

It is a quite a large plane by E-flite standards and is more in the "pattern class", however it does perform some 3D antics.

Now, back to the raffle.. 100 tickets will be available at a cost of $10.00 each. The tickets go on sale at the HEFA Annual Meeting on November 6th, 2014 and the drawing will take place at 3PM January 24th, 2015. After the AGM, tickets will be available to any resident of NS.

I have asked two of our members to act as Trustees for this Raffle. Their job will be to keep a written record of all ticket holders and to ensure that all sold ticket stubs are in the "ballet box".

I am attaching two pictures that are copies of promo material that has been produced for this raffle.

In a future post I will list several links to websites and videos that have been posted regarding the SPLENDOR model.

cheers,

Bill F.
2014 HEFA President

[retiredVTT]

The actual model will be available to inspect (let's leave it in the box, however!) at our November 6th Annual meeting,
to be held at the Atlantic Superstore, on Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax. (7pm)

Bill

[retiredVTT]

It's a l-a-r-g-e box..!

Bill

[retiredVTT]

..website links;

Check out videos at these sites:

Introduced at Toledo show in 2013 (at a big price) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EofOMaHn1vA

Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bITvM9xszV0

Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotatio ... n2iuFS-u8M

Maiden Flight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loqNBfb255g

Flying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eYvix7o5Zo

Flying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaqOIYBLieA

Bill

[retiredVTT]

..and of course there is a thread on RCGroups with over 2000 posts so far...!

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthre ... 0862&pp=30


Bill

[trevor]

Woooooooo nice Bill i do heave a few 6s packs just sitten around that would fit nice in this

[retiredVTT]

That's good Trevor, hang on to them, and I hope you get in line at the meeting, tickets will be available..!

Bill

[retiredVTT]

Today I opened the box containing the Splendor model....not the raffle Splendor...but the one I bought for me..and whopde-do...she's l-a-r-g-e..!

But..guess what, comes in nicely under our Shannon 6 pound weight limit..!

Here are the Specs..

E-Flite SPLENDOR - Specifications :
Wingspan: 54.5 in (1384mm)
Overall Length: 56.8 in (1443mm)
Wing Area: 645 sq. in. (41.5 sq. dm.)
Flying Weight: 5.50 lb (2.50 kg)
Motor Size: 50-size brushless outrunner (installed)
Radio: AR635 6-channel AS3X receiver (installed)
Servos: (4) 26-gram digital metal gear mini servos (installed)
Trim Scheme Colors: Red, purple and white
CG (center of gravity): 5.16 in (131mm) from leading edge at wing root
Wing Loading: 19.7 oz/sq ft (60.1 g/sq dm)
Prop Size: 14 x 7E (installed)
Spinner Size: 2.7 in (68mm) (installed)
Speed Control : 60-amp switch-mode BEC brushless ESC (installed)
Recommended Battery: 6S 22.2V 3200mAh 30C LiPo (sorry, not installed!)
Flaps: No
Retracts: No
Control Throw (Ailerons): Low: 80% up/down, 15% expo; High: 100% up/down, 15% expo
Control Throw (Elevator): Low: 75% up/down, 15% expo; High: 100% up/down, 15% expo
Control Throw (Rudder): Low: 60% right/left, 10% expo; High: 100% right/left, 20% expo
Approx. Flying Duration: 5-7 minutes
Minimum Age Recommendation: 14 years
Experience Level: Intermediate
Recommended Environment: Outdoor
Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour
Is Assembly Required: Yes

Needed To Complete:
• (1) 5+ channel DSM2/DSMX Transmitter w/Adjustable Dual Rates & Exponential
• (1) 6S 22.2V 3200mAh 30C LiPo Battery
• (1) Compatible Battery Charger

I'll have this one on display at the AGM, and tickets will be available for $10.

The prize Splendor remains double boxed in my garage in case we need to ship it within the province.


Bill

[retiredVTT]

It was suggested at last evenings introduction of the Raffle that we give the HEFA members some additional time for ticket purchases before going to others in the province.

So if your interested in being a part of this event, just drop me an email at billfoster707@gmail.com requesting a ticket be held for you and it will be set aside.

Bill

[retiredVTT]

Today I posted info on our Raffle to Kijiji, under the "hobbies and crafts" classification. It will be interesting to see if it draws any sales.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-hobbies-craft/be ... nFlag=true

Bill