Polaris Kit

Old School Model Works Laser-Cut Polaris Kit

Overview:

Jet-like looks and wide flight envelope make this design stand apart. Had enough of the same old designs? Need a ship that is new and different? Look no further than our Polaris - unique, easy to build, and exciting to fly! We've taken Bill Evans' original and brought it up-to-date.

Included are new, simplified building features as well as laser-cut precision and self-aligning parts to make this all-time favorite even better. For example, our exclusive Web-Lock construction makes building the wing panels a snap. Rather than the sheer webs being an afterthought, they are utilized during the build to properly space, position, and lock in each rib.

This type of design is commonly referred to as a Simitar. Though Simitars operate on the concept of a flying wing, they don’t really look like a flying wing, nor do they appear to be conventional in nature. So, what makes them different?

First, no stall. Reduce power, gradually feed in up elevator, and as it slows down, the nose will automatically drop a bit, reducing the angle of attack; therefore, no stall. What makes this possible is the innovative ESA (Evans Simitar Airfoil) which is a semi-symmetrical reflexed design.

Next, the wide speed range. No matter how much power you put into a ship from the Simitar Series, it goes faster (no Dutch Roll). It also slows down to a crawl (the effect of no stall) and sets down like a hang glider.

Finally, a Simitar is directional in flight, in that it will remain in most any attitude it is set in. Once properly trimmed, point it in a direction, and rest assured, it will do as commanded.

Join the Simitar Squadron and become a Polaris pilot with a design that's very smooth-flying and graceful. Easy to build with pieces laser-cut from high-quality balsa and ply woods. When finished, the Polaris' typical Simitar characteristics give it no stall, a wide speed range, and it goes exactly where it’s pointed.

Features:

• Premium USA Hardware - Included in each Old School Model Works kit is a premium hardware package. We only source our hardware from brand-name, USA manufacturers to guarantee the best quality.
• WEB-LOCK Construction - There's nothing else like it. Build our wings, straight and true - with a minimum amount of fuss.
• Front hatch - This extra-large bottom hatch give you plenty of room to access the battery. It's rear spring-lock makes it quick to remove the hatch and quick to lock the hatch back in place.
• Short Elevon Linkages - We've designed the elevon linkages to be as short as possible, giving you positive, slop-free control. Exactly what you want in a high-performance design.
• Design your color scheme - Download this sheet to design your Polaris' color scheme.

Additional items needed to complete the Polaris kit:

• Propeller
• Engine/Motor mount & mounting hardware
• Radio system with 3 or 4 servos (we used standard-sized servos in our prototypes)
• Pushrods: 6" pushrods for the ailerons, 24" for the rudder, 12" for the nosegear (12" for throttle if using glow)
• Clevises for the pushrods.
• Wheels: one 2.25" (nose), two 2.5" (mains)
• Spinner: 3" dia.
• Covering (typically 1-2 rolls will work, depending on the color scheme)

Recommended electric motor setup:

• Motor: 2820-1080
• ESC: 60A
• Battery: 4S-3300mah
• Prop: APC 10x6-E