Precision Aerobatics Katana Mini Now Distributed by Atlantahobby.com
08-05-2005, 01:00 AM
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Precision Aerobatics Katana Mini Now Distributed by Atlantahobby.com
Cumming, Georgia 8/01/05
Atlantahobby.com the nations leader in providing innovative Electric Flight products to consumers around the world announced today that it would be the exclusive importer and distributor for the exciting new Precision Aerobatics Katana Mini.
About the Katana Mini
Two-piece removable wings with a CF wing tube make the Katana Mini a compact, durable, and easily transportable package. Cliff Whitney Owner of Atlantahobby.com stated The Katana Mini is an exciting flying machine and one of the highest quality aircraft we have seen in a long time. When we saw the quality construction and the extensive use of Carbon fiber throughout the aircraft we knew it was a winner. Its clever design is capable of any maneuver you ask of it but gentle enough for relaxing flying around in the neighborhood. The Katana Mini uses Advanced laser cut materials and the highest quality building technology for a superior product. Some of the features include 4 different color schemes,
Fiberglass pre-painted cowl & wheel pants,
Tinted canopy,
Carbon fiber reinforcements (wing spar, fuselage, leading edge),
Carbon fiber control horns,
Carbon fiber pushrods,
Carbon fiber wing tube,
Carbon fiber wing socket/sleeve (inside the wings & fuselage),
Carbon fiber anti-rotation wing pins,
Carbon fiber landing gear,
Carbon fiber reinforcement ribs in the fuselage, All of this adds up to provide a structure that is extremely lightweight and strong.
With a large commitment to volume and a close working relationship with Precision Aerobatics in Australia Atlantahobby.com is now able to bring this aircraft to market. Mr. Whitney went on to state You will not find an aircraft for under $200 with the features and quality build like the Katana Mini has. We plan to offer the plane at the incredible price of $119.99 and will carry a large range of parts and combos to make it easy for pilots to fly the best!
About Atlantahobby.com
Originally launched in 1978 as Whitney's Glider Supply, Atlantahobby.com is a privately held Georgia corporation located in Cumming, GA. Atlantahobby.com mission is to deliver the highest quality E-Flight products to consumers and dealers around the globe. The company is blessed to be located in a very rural area 45 miles north west of Atlanta, Georgia and is fortunate to have two locations, one for flying and testing new products and one for its retail storefront and mail-order activities. Cliff Whitney is the company owner. Mr. Whitney has been called a visionary by Internet and retail industry executives. He is recognized as an eCommerce industry innovator who helped to design and create the world's first on-line photo storage and sharing systems. These systems, now owned by Eastman Kodak as O photo and also known as AOL's You've Got Pictures. Cliff has been a guest lecturer at universities and large corporations around the world, has served as a guest columnist in over 11 national magazines. Mr. Whitney is a sought after retail and Internet consultant working with some of the nations largest retailers.
Dealers are invited to Contact [email protected] for distribution details
Atlantahobby.com the nations leader in providing innovative Electric Flight products to consumers around the world announced today that it would be the exclusive importer and distributor for the exciting new Precision Aerobatics Katana Mini.
About the Katana Mini
Two-piece removable wings with a CF wing tube make the Katana Mini a compact, durable, and easily transportable package. Cliff Whitney Owner of Atlantahobby.com stated The Katana Mini is an exciting flying machine and one of the highest quality aircraft we have seen in a long time. When we saw the quality construction and the extensive use of Carbon fiber throughout the aircraft we knew it was a winner. Its clever design is capable of any maneuver you ask of it but gentle enough for relaxing flying around in the neighborhood. The Katana Mini uses Advanced laser cut materials and the highest quality building technology for a superior product. Some of the features include 4 different color schemes,
Fiberglass pre-painted cowl & wheel pants,
Tinted canopy,
Carbon fiber reinforcements (wing spar, fuselage, leading edge),
Carbon fiber control horns,
Carbon fiber pushrods,
Carbon fiber wing tube,
Carbon fiber wing socket/sleeve (inside the wings & fuselage),
Carbon fiber anti-rotation wing pins,
Carbon fiber landing gear,
Carbon fiber reinforcement ribs in the fuselage, All of this adds up to provide a structure that is extremely lightweight and strong.
With a large commitment to volume and a close working relationship with Precision Aerobatics in Australia Atlantahobby.com is now able to bring this aircraft to market. Mr. Whitney went on to state You will not find an aircraft for under $200 with the features and quality build like the Katana Mini has. We plan to offer the plane at the incredible price of $119.99 and will carry a large range of parts and combos to make it easy for pilots to fly the best!
About Atlantahobby.com
Originally launched in 1978 as Whitney's Glider Supply, Atlantahobby.com is a privately held Georgia corporation located in Cumming, GA. Atlantahobby.com mission is to deliver the highest quality E-Flight products to consumers and dealers around the globe. The company is blessed to be located in a very rural area 45 miles north west of Atlanta, Georgia and is fortunate to have two locations, one for flying and testing new products and one for its retail storefront and mail-order activities. Cliff Whitney is the company owner. Mr. Whitney has been called a visionary by Internet and retail industry executives. He is recognized as an eCommerce industry innovator who helped to design and create the world's first on-line photo storage and sharing systems. These systems, now owned by Eastman Kodak as O photo and also known as AOL's You've Got Pictures. Cliff has been a guest lecturer at universities and large corporations around the world, has served as a guest columnist in over 11 national magazines. Mr. Whitney is a sought after retail and Internet consultant working with some of the nations largest retailers.
Dealers are invited to Contact [email protected] for distribution details
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08-12-2005, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Doppelganger
I thought these planes were sold for 109.00? Did you guys add something to the kit?
Yes, There has been quite a bit done to the production kits we will be receiving and the design will continue to improve in the future as most all planes do. The first planes were already nice but a few changes to mention are,
New gear attachments inside the fuse
New Canopy Material (thicker Plastic)
New Instruction book (larger photos)
Even the box has been redesigned to better protect the product in transportation.
Hope this helps, it really is an exciting aircraft!
Good Winds
Cliff
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08-12-2005, 06:24 PM
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I wish they made the new instruction manual a PDF. The first one was horribly done. The pictures are incredibly small. I'm not a master plane builder. The only balsa ship I've built is the Mini Sportster. So the pics are important for me. I'll probably sell my Katana. I picked it up for 90.00
It's a great plane, but it's not without more than a few flaws. Even Czec instructions are clearer and have better illustrations than the one that came with the first batch of Katanas.
A beautiful bittersweet kit.
Steve
It's a great plane, but it's not without more than a few flaws. Even Czec instructions are clearer and have better illustrations than the one that came with the first batch of Katanas.A beautiful bittersweet kit.
Steve
08-12-2005, 08:17 PM
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Thanks for the note, yes, small photos but a nice book none the less. Most instructions are more illustrations vs actual books (Fliton as an example) but this aircraft could be built without the instructions as it is more assembly now that actual building.
It sounds like what you really want to see is larger Photos and this has been done in the new airplanes as well as some additional details on a few of the sections. There will not however be an electronic version.
I appreciate your feedback, and I will pass it along to the designers. we are always working to improve all of our aircraft designs.
Good Winds
It sounds like what you really want to see is larger Photos and this has been done in the new airplanes as well as some additional details on a few of the sections. There will not however be an electronic version.
I appreciate your feedback, and I will pass it along to the designers. we are always working to improve all of our aircraft designs.
Good Winds
08-26-2005, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Doppelganger
Why no electronic version? I'm sure you have the manual on your Hard Drive, or CD? A few minutes with Acrobat and Voila!!!
Steve
Steve
PA does not allow an electronic version to be published.
I am sorry but even I don't have one.Is there a portion of the construction I culd help you with?
I am happy to mail you one of the new books when the new planes arrive in a few weeks.
Cliff
08-27-2005, 10:51 PM
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Do you know if PA is planning on offering or replacing
the gear for the planes sold in the first run? I have one from the first run and it flies great but you cannot land it without the gear folding or ripping out. I had three very nice landings before the landing gear ripped from the plate. I have had it completed for several weeks now and cannot fly it while I am looking/waiting for a solution. PA used to be an active participant in their thread at RCG but curiously has gone silent for several weeks now.
08-27-2005, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by papasmurf
the gear for the planes sold in the first run? I have one from the first run and it flies great but you cannot land it without the gear folding or ripping out. I had three very nice landings before the landing gear ripped from the plate. I have had it completed for several weeks now and cannot fly it while I am looking/waiting for a solution. PA used to be an active participant in their thread at RCG but curiously has gone silent for several weeks now.
I have flown several of the earlier versions which had a lightening hole in the gear mount which made it a little weaker and would suggest a small piece of liteply to reinforce the inside of the fuse where the landing gear attaches. This with a small piece of triangle stock on each side of the fuse and against the firewall to brace the new lite ply should make the mounting plate bullet proof with little weight added. Note you will need longer screws to go through the new lite ply piece.
Our aircraft are 1 week ahead of schedule (on the water for 1 week now) and I am enjoying flying mine every few days.
Good Winds and hope this helps?
08-28-2005, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by papasmurf
I have already cut out a new plate for the gear to mount to. Do you know whether the new gear is still pieces? Thanks again for your help.
08-28-2005, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Hotshot Charlie
What motor/battery/ esc combo are you using on this? Servos? This plane looks nice.
Also, when will it be available with a good supply of parts to back up the purchase?
Also, when will it be available with a good supply of parts to back up the purchase?
I have used many many motor combos in our testing and like the Himax 2025-4200 the most. Easy one screw install and over 40 OZ of thrust with a 12-6 prop and a TP 2000 pack. The AXI 2808-24 outrunner and the new large Hacker Outrunner also make a good power combo.
Our aircraft are 1 week ahead of schedule (on the water for 1 week now), The exact date is in flux due to customs etc but I expect them by the 10th-15 of September. It looks like our full 40ft container load of aircraft might be sold out by the time it gets to us however so if you think you want one visit www.atlantahobby.com pick a color and get your name on a slot.
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09-07-2005, 03:55 PM
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Good news,
The ship (named the Wilson) docked on 9/5 a few days ahead of our projected schedule and if all goes well customs should clear the shipment today or tomorrow. We started the clearance process while the ship was still well out at sea as we do with all of our containers so I am still on track to have the full container in Atlanta around the 13-15th. We will start filling the large bakorders to consumers and dealers then. This shipment will also have a good suply of spare parts available.
I am flying my KM a lot and have just been having a blast with it each time I take it out.
Good Winds
Cliff Whitney
The ship (named the Wilson) docked on 9/5 a few days ahead of our projected schedule and if all goes well customs should clear the shipment today or tomorrow. We started the clearance process while the ship was still well out at sea as we do with all of our containers so I am still on track to have the full container in Atlanta around the 13-15th. We will start filling the large bakorders to consumers and dealers then. This shipment will also have a good suply of spare parts available.
I am flying my KM a lot and have just been having a blast with it each time I take it out.
Good Winds
Cliff Whitney
09-12-2005, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by papasmurf
I have already cut out a new plate for the gear to mount to. Do you know whether the new gear is still pieces? Thanks again for your help.
Another recommendation is a Fliton gear that I understand Atlanta Hobby carries.
Happy flying. Walt
09-13-2005, 01:10 AM
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Thanks for the tip...
I have been an active member in the katana mini thread at rcgroups and am planning on purchasing the gear from TNT. I think they quoted me $30 with S&H. I like the one piece design and they look like they match the stock gear perfectly.
09-18-2005, 02:29 AM
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Container cleared customs two days ago (Thursday) and we hope to start shipping late this next week.
We have posted some new videos of the KM flying and you can see them here
http://www.atlantahobby.com/shopexd.asp?id=5778
Good Winds
Cliff Whitney
We have posted some new videos of the KM flying and you can see them here
http://www.atlantahobby.com/shopexd.asp?id=5778
Good Winds
Cliff Whitney
