Doc J
Very Strong User
Hi Guys,
First, a big thanks to all of you for your support over the years; you guys are the reason I do what I do because believe me it’s not the money!
OK so what’s been happening?
Well, since moving into the huge new factory late last year, we have been doing a whole bunch of new development at Aeroic, here in my studio in Taiwan and then transferred to the China Factory, or directly in China. We have new electric model versions of the older Sessanta, Forza and Corsa and also the new Spada GoFast 3M model available now.
So, what do you get when you choose an Aeroic model now? The models and the processes used to make them have changed a lot and I think it’s time to make the new improvements known to the most important people – you guys!
OK so what have we done? I’ll go through the improvements one by one.
Company Test pilot:
We have been lucky enough to recruit actual Test Pilot Red Jensen as the company model tester. Vastly experienced, and running flight testing at NASA Armstrong, Red is a professional in assessing aviation performance and is already providing really detailed feedback on the Spada Gofast 3M model. Red will get one or more of each of our new models to test. So, if you see him hooning one of the Aeroic test models around on the slope, he might even let you have a stir on the sticks, you never know!
Overall model presentation:
Many of the old moulds have been gradually replaced since we moved into the huge new factory and a lot of the small moulding niggles have now been eliminated. That means that the fit and finish on all of the models has improved significantly over that of previous years. You get a smoother, shiner and more accurately assembling model. The painting crispness has also improved quite a bit with the purchase of a new mask plotter and a dedicated automobile level painting system.
Wings:
Compared to other companies’ models, I think our wings are now the most ‘different’ components of the new models.
New foam system:
We are now using a special cross linked DMI foam. This has millions of holes in it that allow tiny amounts of resin to connect top and bottom surfaces thus forming “micro-pillar links to help give even better strength at a tiny weight penalty.
Debulking process:
The original excess resin removal (debulking) process has been further improved to remove far more excess resin than before, giving really ideal and stable resin to fabric ratios. This results in much lighter components all through the model, but particularly the flying surfaces. We are getting close to the ideal minimum 60:40 (epoxy/fabric) ratio now.
Note the excess resin seeping into the towel absorber.
Hinging:
A new method of hinging - still using Kevlar though that might change - has been instituted which involves changing the parting method between the control surface (Aileron/flap/elevator/rudder) and the main panel. The previous process could make unwanted incursions into the Kevlar fibre arrangement and weaken the hinge. The new process does not do this.
Sub spars:
Now made en-masse with machine-cut vertical layers of UD carbon sandwiched on 5mm PMI foam cores. Lighter stronger, more accurate.
Sine wave spar:
Now improved to be even lighter but with the same strength. So light in fact, that the SS version of all models now feature a DOUBLE Sine Wave Spar. That, ladies and gentlemen is BOMB PROOF.
Carbon tissue:
This is an ultra-thin/ultra-light carbon layer that we now use as a skin for tailplanes or as an “L” model wing skin. You get a very light, but much more ‘ding proof” and durable surface. It's a bit costly but worth it.
Bonding:
Wing halves and all spars are now joined and bonded with a special industrial adhesive reinforced with carbon flocking. This provides a vastly superior mechanical/chemical joint compared to just filler/epoxy.
Overall takeaway:
Basically, if you buy an Aeroic “S” or “SS” version, you get high-strength bonded carbon wings and carbon tissue tailplanes as standard, and because of the sine wave spar and new debulking processes, the wings are very light and extremely strong in tension, compression and especially in torsion. Amazingly the “L version also has carbon tissue faced wings for ding resistance.
New Models:
Spada Gofast 3M:
Available now, and with a few new improvements (double sine wave spar as standard - it didn't need it, by why not?) Test flying is looking really good in the USA and done by by Red Jensen. Fast, agile, easy to fly and generally operate, with no bad habits. Supposed to be really stable under flaps and easy to land.
E-Models:
Promised so long ago: E-Sessanta, E-Forza and E-Corsa models with the all-new (slim) electric fuselages can be ordered from now. Price will be the same as the current non-E models.
Typhoon Toccata 2M: (RCRCM Typhoon replacement)
Positive moulds are done, I’m guessing that the model will be available at the end of December following a bit of test flying. I have had dozens of emails asking about this model and I hope it will become as much of a classic as the original I designed back in 2012. That model is still sold by RCRCM and is the biggest selling 2M moulded plane of all time. Closely followed by the Sunbird at 1.5M incidentally. - but we’ll take a look at that one later. The Toccata is instantly electric convertible by removing the nose, by the way.
4M MU32 full scale aerobatic model:
Coming mid 2024.
Thanks for reading this, guys. To be honest I’m really happy with the stuff coming out right now. Streets ahead of what you used to see from my previous manufacturer.
Doc, Nov 21 2023
First, a big thanks to all of you for your support over the years; you guys are the reason I do what I do because believe me it’s not the money!
OK so what’s been happening?
Well, since moving into the huge new factory late last year, we have been doing a whole bunch of new development at Aeroic, here in my studio in Taiwan and then transferred to the China Factory, or directly in China. We have new electric model versions of the older Sessanta, Forza and Corsa and also the new Spada GoFast 3M model available now.
So, what do you get when you choose an Aeroic model now? The models and the processes used to make them have changed a lot and I think it’s time to make the new improvements known to the most important people – you guys!
OK so what have we done? I’ll go through the improvements one by one.
Company Test pilot:
We have been lucky enough to recruit actual Test Pilot Red Jensen as the company model tester. Vastly experienced, and running flight testing at NASA Armstrong, Red is a professional in assessing aviation performance and is already providing really detailed feedback on the Spada Gofast 3M model. Red will get one or more of each of our new models to test. So, if you see him hooning one of the Aeroic test models around on the slope, he might even let you have a stir on the sticks, you never know!
Overall model presentation:
Many of the old moulds have been gradually replaced since we moved into the huge new factory and a lot of the small moulding niggles have now been eliminated. That means that the fit and finish on all of the models has improved significantly over that of previous years. You get a smoother, shiner and more accurately assembling model. The painting crispness has also improved quite a bit with the purchase of a new mask plotter and a dedicated automobile level painting system.
Wings:
Compared to other companies’ models, I think our wings are now the most ‘different’ components of the new models.
New foam system:
We are now using a special cross linked DMI foam. This has millions of holes in it that allow tiny amounts of resin to connect top and bottom surfaces thus forming “micro-pillar links to help give even better strength at a tiny weight penalty.
Debulking process:
The original excess resin removal (debulking) process has been further improved to remove far more excess resin than before, giving really ideal and stable resin to fabric ratios. This results in much lighter components all through the model, but particularly the flying surfaces. We are getting close to the ideal minimum 60:40 (epoxy/fabric) ratio now.
Note the excess resin seeping into the towel absorber.
Hinging:
A new method of hinging - still using Kevlar though that might change - has been instituted which involves changing the parting method between the control surface (Aileron/flap/elevator/rudder) and the main panel. The previous process could make unwanted incursions into the Kevlar fibre arrangement and weaken the hinge. The new process does not do this.
Sub spars:
Now made en-masse with machine-cut vertical layers of UD carbon sandwiched on 5mm PMI foam cores. Lighter stronger, more accurate.
Sine wave spar:
Now improved to be even lighter but with the same strength. So light in fact, that the SS version of all models now feature a DOUBLE Sine Wave Spar. That, ladies and gentlemen is BOMB PROOF.
Carbon tissue:
This is an ultra-thin/ultra-light carbon layer that we now use as a skin for tailplanes or as an “L” model wing skin. You get a very light, but much more ‘ding proof” and durable surface. It's a bit costly but worth it.
Bonding:
Wing halves and all spars are now joined and bonded with a special industrial adhesive reinforced with carbon flocking. This provides a vastly superior mechanical/chemical joint compared to just filler/epoxy.
Overall takeaway:
Basically, if you buy an Aeroic “S” or “SS” version, you get high-strength bonded carbon wings and carbon tissue tailplanes as standard, and because of the sine wave spar and new debulking processes, the wings are very light and extremely strong in tension, compression and especially in torsion. Amazingly the “L version also has carbon tissue faced wings for ding resistance.
New Models:
Spada Gofast 3M:
Available now, and with a few new improvements (double sine wave spar as standard - it didn't need it, by why not?) Test flying is looking really good in the USA and done by by Red Jensen. Fast, agile, easy to fly and generally operate, with no bad habits. Supposed to be really stable under flaps and easy to land.
E-Models:
Promised so long ago: E-Sessanta, E-Forza and E-Corsa models with the all-new (slim) electric fuselages can be ordered from now. Price will be the same as the current non-E models.
Typhoon Toccata 2M: (RCRCM Typhoon replacement)
Positive moulds are done, I’m guessing that the model will be available at the end of December following a bit of test flying. I have had dozens of emails asking about this model and I hope it will become as much of a classic as the original I designed back in 2012. That model is still sold by RCRCM and is the biggest selling 2M moulded plane of all time. Closely followed by the Sunbird at 1.5M incidentally. - but we’ll take a look at that one later. The Toccata is instantly electric convertible by removing the nose, by the way.
4M MU32 full scale aerobatic model:
Coming mid 2024.
Thanks for reading this, guys. To be honest I’m really happy with the stuff coming out right now. Streets ahead of what you used to see from my previous manufacturer.
Doc, Nov 21 2023
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