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This amazingly light Micro Plane is built around a revolutionary technology based on Micro Servos (Actuators) which will perform proportional flight controls while maintaining minimum total weight. This high quality free flight conversion kit includes all of the necessary gear to make this the ultimate micro size RC Plane and make you the coolest flyer at the next fun fly. Take off is at half throttle with plenty of power to spare. With lithium packed power you will enjoy flight times from 10 - 16 minutes.

This Sub Micro plane only weighs in at around 34.1g.
This Miniature size plane is the perfect indoor flyer. The Lightning craft is also a park flyer. On a calm day, the Lightening will easily take of at only half throttle (with lots of extra power to spare due to the tiny and powerful lithium cell) and will climb to over 150 ft. In fact the biggest challenge is following the tiny thing at such high altitudes. With gentle flying characteristics and some light aerobatics, the Lightning plane is a dream come true. Due to its extremely light weight, the Lightening is very durable. Crashes usually result in very little or no damage.

The heart of the system is the electronic board which contains the receiver, proportional electronic speed controller, and two proportional actuator (Servos).

The system weighs in at under two grams. The rudder and elevator are proportionally controlled using the actuators which are two 50 Ohm coils with tiny powerful magnets suspended at the center of the coil.

The Hinges are small pieces of tape which enable the rudder and elevator to freely move to the force of the magnet. The actuators connect into a socket on the receiver. The receiver operates at a 72Mhz band. Also available are crystals for the receiver with a full range of channels from 11 - 60. The system will operate off of any inexpensive 3 channel radio transmitter. The motor speed controller is also proportional and the complete system will operate on lithium cells ranging from 135mAH to 230mAH giving you all the extra power you demand.

Video of a Lithium Powered Lightened kit. Flying from 15 - 20 minutes with natural flight characteristics makes it the ultimate Micro fixed wing flyer.

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Small enough to fit in your hand but yet will out performs most indoor flyers. The lightening will easily take off at 1/2 throttle and will climb at 45 degrees angle with no problem at all.

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The Picture to the left is the actual Micro Lightening kit. You can taxi and then take off.

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Screen Shots of indoor flying.

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Question: Will the Micro Electronics work for a custom project ?
I am interested in making my own version of a radio controlled Micro flyer or converting an existing free flyer into a full proportional flying machine using the receiver / ESC and actuators used on the Lightening kit.

Answer: You will be happy to know that that the high quality electronics and crystal are available separately and can be easily migrated into any custom application from the famous free flight stealth bomber to a custom flying blimp using common helium balloons. With this amazing new technology the “sky is the limit” ... or is it ...

No special tools required to put the kit together other then an exacto knife and some tape. Normally the kit can be constructed in one evening and the radio setup is extremely straight forward with no special mixing requirements.

The link to the right is the on-line version of the instruction manual and will give you a good idea what it takes to get a laser cut high quality free flyer into a beautiful flying micro machine.

A Magnetic actuator works the same way as an electric motor. Current passes through the coil and the magnetic field created will allow to pivot around the axis. Reverse the current and the opposite electromagnetic poles will reverse the motion.

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Micro Servos make this Hi-Tech Radio controlled Micro plane a dream come true. Actuators torque is proportional and smooth just like conventional servos.

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View the on-line assembly instructions


Complete Micro RC Lightning plane

Will work with any 3 Channel 72Mhz Transmitter

Lightening Complete Combo:
Lightning Plane
RFFS-100 complete system
KP00 Union 80 combo
170mah Lithium Polymer cell
Micro Lithium Polymer Charger.
Soldering Paste

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* Includes everything you will need to fly this high quality Micro Plane.
* Please remember to add a crystal below to match your radio’s frequency.


Micro Lightening Plane ( Free Flyer )

Replacement Micro Plane

Lightening kit plane only
(No electronics). Laser-cut high precision kit. The Lightning is very durable and crash resistant.

Lightening Kit

* The kit includes only the foam laser-cut plane.
* Select the “Complete Micro Light RC Plane” for the complete package.


72Mhz Crystal for RFFS-100 Unit

Channel 11 - 60 available

Micro crystal was designed to work with RFFS-100.
Micro size with pre-bent pins for easy installation into the receiver module.

Crystal

- Pick a channel that matches your transmitter frequency.
- Out of stock crystals will not appear in drop down menu.


Complete Ultra Light Radio System

Will work with any 3 Channel 72Mhz Transmitter

The complete RFFS-100 system. Included is a 72Mhz receiver, wiring kit, hinge material, and two magnetic actuator servos terminated for easy use with the RFFS-100 receiver. The RFFS-100 system is a three channel (rudder, elevator, and throttle), high resolution, fully proportional 72MHz receiver.

 RC system

* Crystal sold separately per your transmitters frequency.


Magnetic Actuator Set ( Servo )

Use with RFFS-100 ( Requires two per plane )

(1) 50 ohm Magnetic Actuator set terminated with .24g wire for easy use with the RFFS-100 receiver. Plugs right in to the receiver, no soldering required. Comes with coil and magnet. Mounted on-board for easy installation.

- Weight: 1G
- Wire: 24g

Actuator Set


Lithium Power Pack - 135 / 170 / 230 mAH

Soldering tabs included for easy assembly

The newest technology in batteries. This Lithium cell is an extremely lightweight power supply. Combine this with the ultra-light high tech Lightening RC system and you get a great flying machine that will outperform conventional indoor flyers.

- Weight of 135mAH: 3.4g
- Weight of 170mAH: 3.8g
- Weight of 230mAH: 5.2g

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Max. Voltage 4.2, Min. Voltage 3.0,
- Max Current 1 amp, Max Charge 1C

Lithium Battery


Lithium Mini Charger

Will work with any 3 Channel 72Mhz Transmitter

The mini charger is a perfect addition to the Micro Plane Package. Charges 1 Lithium Polymer cell at 140 milliamp charge rate ( fixed ).
2 LED charge status indicators.

Mini Charger

* Operates of a 12V Power Supply at 170mAH
* Charges at 4.2V 140mAH


Mini Motor and Prop

Extra Power at your finger tips

The KP00 and Union 80 Prop have proven to be a versatile combination. Great for use with the Lightening Micro Plane. When Powered by a lithium cell, the Micro Plane will climb at 45 degrees. Combine with the KP00 and you have a rocket of a Plane.

Mini Charger


Aluminum Solder Paste

Applicable to many applications

Allows you to solder to aluminum using a lighter, soldering iron, or a match. Works great for the aluminum post on the Lithium batteries. Enough paste to do LOADS of batteries.

Soldering Paste


Transmitter GWS 4 Channel radio

All Micro Helis

This basic 4 channel radio is suited for beginners. A basic radio at a very economical price. A great way to get started.

4 Channel FM Radio
Elevator trim lever & rudder trim lever
Aileron trim lever & throttle trim lever
LED battery indicator


Transmitter Hitec 4 Channel Radio

All Micro Helis

Laser 4 Loaded with features like Elevon and V-tail Mixing & Dual Rates. Excellent choice for a feature packed TX.

Elevon and V-tail mixing
LED battery indicator
4 channel FM transmitter
All channel servo reversing
ATV on ch. 1 and 2
Ch. 1 & 2 Elevon mixing
Ch. 2 & 4 V-tail mixing
5 LED power meter
Trainer switch
New ergonomic case


View the on-line Assembly Instructions

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