Mercury ARF

Mercury ARF

Don't let the simple lines and trainer-like appearance of the Mercury ARF fool you. Yes the Mercury ARF can make a perfect first time flyer for the new pilot, but with the right power set up the Mercury ARF performs better than it appears. With its high wing and light weight, the Mercury ARF can easily help the new comer learn the basics of electric powered flight. Yet it is those same characteristics that enable it to perform many aerobatic maneuvers for the experienced pilot. Your search for the perfect electric powered trainer that can grow with you is over with Aero Technologies' Mercury ARF.

The Mercury ARF is designed to fly from the ground up. Nice and easy if you want, yet responsive when you turn up the heat. Our proprietary airfoil helps create the perfect amount of lift without making you feel like you're flying a balloon. Tracking straight and true, this gentle, forgiving model is constructed of the finest balsa and plywoods, then meticuously covered in genuine UltraCote® for a look that's sharp on the ground, and easy to spot in the air. A tough landing gear is included, because we remember what it was like to land for the first couple of times.

We've made assembling the Mercury ARF easy too. All major components are built and pre-covered at the factory. Control surfaces such as ailerons, rudder and elevator are pre-hinged and ready to go. The one piece wing makes transport to the field easy, and we give you a choice of using either a bolt-on or rubber band attachment to the fuselage, Just drop in your radio equipment, your favorite Class 400 electric motor (direct drive) and battery pack and take to the skies. Glue required? Just a bit of medium CA to attach the landing gear into place.

The Mercury ARF is not just an airplane for the newbie flyer. Sure you can learn all the basics of R/C flight. The Mercury ARF is gentle and very forgiving, And when you've mastered the basic flight envelope, the Mercury ARF makes for a perfect everyday flyer, even for the experienced pilot. With less than a 34 inch wingspan, you can leave it in your car for a quick flight on your lunch hour, or whenever else you find a spare moment or two to relax.

Includes:

Pre-covered fuselage and tail

One piece covered wing

Complete hardware package

Illustrated assembly manual

Wing span:	33-3/4 inches (857mm)
Wing area:	180 sq. in. (11.6 sq. dm)
Length:	31-3/4 inches (806mm)
Flying weight:	15.2 - 16.2 oz. (430-459 grams)