You can download a PDF file with templates for setting different flight phases (modes).

Snipe. Recommendations for assembly

Snipe ailerons settings template

(NOTE: to print the file in the correct scale, the scale settings for printing, select "None").

Options for equipment selection and placement to obtain the correct CG for Snipe SN

Options for equipment selection and placement to obtain the correct CG for Snipe SNT

Contents of Snipе SN kit

Contents of Snipе SN/2 kit

Recommended equipment not included to the kit 

BLASTER 3/SNIPE Ballast 60g

Specially for you we make ballast for Blaster 3 weighing 60 grams. In the complete set you receive cargo on a textolite basis, a PP clamp and screw M3. All you need - is to connect the lock and load with duct tape in the area ...

more info Buy 18,00 €

BLASTER 3/SNIPE Ballast 85g

Following your numerous requests we make a heavy ballast for Blaster 3 weight 85 grams. The collected ballast is simply inserted in front of a fuselage into a nasal emphasis on a beam. Insert it while the carving aperture in a ballast clamp will not coincide with an aperture on a nasal emphasis, and then fix screw M3...

more info Buy 18,00 €

SNIPE Protection Bag

The Wing Bag sewn from polyethylene foam laminate protection fabric. At it is printed logo Snipe and velcro to secure the cover on the wings. You have a great opportunity to ensure safety of your models during transportation and protect them from ultraviolet radiation

more info Buy 49,00 €

Options for equipment selection and placement to obtain the correct CG for Snipe SN

Options for equipment selection and placement to obtain the correct CG for Snipe SNT

Snipe SN Technical Data

Weight characteristics Snipe SN

* - weight of the components depends on the color and the presence of stripes. Dark colors lighter, yellow is the heaviest;

** - typical value shown; the actual values depend on the radio gear used.

Weight characteristics Snipe SN/2

* - weight of the components depends on the color and the presence of stripes. Dark colors lighter, yellow is the heaviest;

** - typical value shown; the actual values depend on the radio gear used.

Wing

Joe Wurtz had worked for many years to obtain the perfect DLG wing aerodynamics and came to the conclusion that the use of thin profiles is needed, especially for the aileron part of the wing. Analysis of the traditional sandwich and even unitized constructions showed that such wing is not enough rigid and durable. Completely new solution was required.

We managed to integrate the carbon I-web for the spar into the Rohacell core. The spar shear web significantly increased wing rigidity and protects the spardelamination during launch high loading. The other integrated shear web closes the aileron contour and makes a very thin aileron extremely rigid. Rohacell core is made with CNC precision. Wing skin is made of unique ultrathin carbon fabric Carboline 39 g/m ² provide light weight (about 104g), rigidity, strength and accuracy of the wing.

For Snipe SN wing and tail we use the unique ultralight Rohacell, created by our individual order.

The light weight wing version of Snipe SN Light will allow you to win in light wind and float conditions.

The special feature of Snipe SN Light is the use of ultralight carbon fabric Carboline 26 g/m², providing the wing weight from 94g.

The strong wing version of Snipe SN Strong provides a high powerful launch with a  ballast in windy conditions. Reinforcement wing longitudinal Carboline layers marginally increases the weight, but significantly increased the strength of the Snipe SN Strong wing. Additional aileron reinforcement counteracts flutter at high launch speed. (Snipe SN Strong wing weight is about 115g.)

Tail

The tail airfoils and shape was optimized by Joe Wurts for high launch altitude and perfect controllability.

We produce two versions of fuselages: for left and right handed pilots with different slot for the vertical stabilizer. The Snipe vertical stabilizer is fitted to both this versions. Please pay attention during the assembly, the fin airfoil must fit to the slot profile (it is right fin position). The horizontal stabilizer with elevator has significantly increased rigidity of whole control system. The stabilizer is mounted on the pylon under the tail boom. This allows easy to use very light and backlash-free pool/spring control system.

The tail skin is made of unique ultrathin carbon fabric Carboline 26 g/m ². In conjunction with the core of the unique ultra-light Rohacell, it provides light weight (about 12g for both stabilizers), rigidity, strength and accuracy of the tail.

Vertical and horizontal stabilizers are finished completely. Rudder and elevator are hinged already by light Kevlar. Horns and torsion springs are included in the kit.

Fuselages Snipe SN & Snipe SNT

Fuselages Snipe SN and Snipe SNT is a one part beam of prepreg made of the Carboline Combi preform basis. This light beam is not only takes momental and torsional flight loads but also it can withstand very tough landing.

High strength rings with nuts for fixing the wing are bandage the fuselage beam evenly distributed the load. The servos, receiver and the battery are conveniently located on the beam under radio-transparent nose cowl made of Kevlar. It provides easy assembling, control and service. Ultralight aerodynamic carbon shroud shuts aileron pushrods & horns and provides low aerodynamic drag. The carbon pylon for stabilizer is firmly glued to the bottom of the fuselage beam and shuts the elevator horn.

In order to fly in windy weather it is possible to install the ballast in front of the fuselage beam opening. The new fastener system allows quick installation and quick changing ballast. If you do not use the ballast, it is necessary to insert and fix the ballast holder to avoid the pressing in the nose cowl at this location under the tough landing.

Fuselage Snipe SN is finished completely, rudder and elevator cables are installed. The kit is also contains aileron rods and all other details.

For the light wing version for Snipe SNT Light we produce a fuselage with 45mm shorter tail boom.

Fuselages Snipe SN and Snipe SNT are totally interchangeable and suitable to Snipe wings and tails.

For the convenience of your choice, we have picked Snipe SN & Snipe SNT equipment with different power and weight. This arrangement equipment provides the CG correct position.

Please, pay attention, we produce two versions of Snipe fuselage. There are versions with fin slots for right-handed and left-handed pilots.