Maverick F5K 1.5m

The Maverick F5K is a new balsa kit for an electric DLG type model. This ia build-it-yourself model constructed from many balsa and carbon parts. It is not ready-built.

DLG type RC electric gliders have gained popularity in recently thanks to their compact size and great performance. The only drawback is that they are mostly of molded carbon construction and their high price point puts a strain on the wallet. Maverick changes this! It is a full-house 1.5-meter balsa kit that you can build yourself and join your local F5K competition!

Maverick features a 3-piece wing with a central section and removable wingtips. The fuselage is one piece with a classic cross tail that is also fully removable. So you can take your glider apart and pack it for easy transportation or storage.

The assembly guide is available here. For more details and building tips, please check this RCGroups thread on Maverick.

The Kit Contains
– All balsa and plywood parts
– A coloured 1:1 scale assembly plan
– Accessories pack that includes wing mounting bolts, nuts, pushrod material, GF control horns, pull-cables, torsion spring material, etc.
– Carbon tubes and rods required for assembly.
Covering film and 2x 450mm+ JR-style servo extensions are not included and should be purchased separately.

Maverick Specifications
Wing span	1.49 m	59 in
Wing area	25.2 dm2	391 sq in
Length	107 cm	41.9 in
Flying weight from	300 g	10.6 oz
Wing loading	11.9 g/dm	3.9 oz/sq ft
Aspect ratio	8.8
Wing airfoil	AG45ct mod
Equiv dihedral angle	7º
Spinner Diameter	25 or 30 mm
Centre of Gravity	87 mm from wing leading edge
Controls	Rudder, elevator, ailerons, flaps, throttle

Recommended R/C
Elevator & rudder servos	KST X06, KST X08, Hitec HS-40, Blue Bird BMS-101DMG, Blue Bird BMS-101HV, Blue Bird BMS-A10H, MKS DS65K, MKS DS75K
Aileron servos	KST X06H, KST X08H, Hitec HS-40, Blue Bird BMS-101DMG, Blue Bird BMS-101HV, Blue Bird BMS-A10H, MKS HV70, MKS DS65K, MKS DS75K
Flap servos	Blue Bird BMS-101DMG, Blue Bird BMS-101HV, MKS HV70, KST X06H, KST X08H, Blue Bird BMS-A10H, MKS DS65K, MKS DS75K, TGY DHB56MG
Receiver	7 channel (or 6 Ch + 1 SBUS Ch) receiver
Battery	2S 300 – 500 mAh LiPo

Electric Powertrain Recommendations
T-Motor F1507 2700 RPM/V	2S 450mAh LiPo, 6×4 or 6.5×4 folding prop
T-Motor F1507 2700 RPM/V	3S 300mAh LiPo, 6×3 folding prop
T-Motor F1507 3800 RPM/V	2S 450mAh LiPo, 6×3 folding prop

Electronc Speed Controls (ESC) Recommendations
Hyperflight 11A BLHELI-32	11A, no BEC, use HV/WV servos
HyperFlight 28A BLHELI-32	28A, 2A BEC, JST plug ready fitted
HyperFlight 30A BLHELI-32	30A, 2A BEC, XT30 plug ready fitted
E-Power Plus 25A	25A, 4A BEC

Maverick Typical Weights
Total structure	195.0 g	6.9 oz
Receiver	7.0 g	0.2 oz
Aileron servos	9.0 g	0.3 oz
Flap servos	13.0 g	0.5 oz
Rudder servo	5.0 g	0.2 oz
Elevator servo	5.0 g	0.2 oz
ESC	8.0 g	0.3 oz
Motor	20.0 g	0.7 oz
Prop & spinner	8.0 g	0.3 oz
Battery	30.0 g	1.1 oz
Flying weight	300.0 g	10.6 oz