Ecotop ARS 300 User Manual - page 3
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THANK YOU for your purchase of the RC aerobatic ECOTOP ARS 300!
We made a main effort while drawing and building this plane so that it is the best model you ever built and fly.
We provide you a kit with the highest quality and the best possible performances.
We wish you a great success while assembling and flying your new ECOTOP ARS 300.
The ARS 300 is a new French aerobatic plane which is positioned in the niche of the best aerobatic competition single seater: Extra 330,
Cap 332, XA41, Edge 540 ...
The real size ARS 300 in numbers:
Year of manufacture
2012
Construction (materials)
carbon / wood / metal frame
Engine, propeller, flaps, landing gear
Engine
Lycoming AEIO540 L1B5D
Propeller
3-bladed MT propeller MTV9-203
Dimensions
wingspan 7.20m
Overall fuselage length
7.78m
Height 2.40m
Wing area
10.14m²
Weights and capacities
Number of seats
1
Empty weight
580kg
Max takeoff weight / aerobatic
750kg
Max takeoff weight / ferry
820kg
Tanks: central, header, wing
50, 30 and 2x55 L
Performances (max weight, at sea level, std atmos)
Roll rate
420 ° sec @ Va
Range
1220km + 20min safety
Average consumption / Aerobatic
95L / h @ 2600 RPM and 28 ‘’
Average consumption / Ferry
38L / h @ 2000 RPMand 20 ‘’
Autonomy / Aerobatic
40 min + 20min reserve
Autonomy / Ferry
4h 40 + 20 min reserve
Characteristic speeds
Best rate of climb
170km/h
Stalling speed (VSO)
90km/h
Economic cruising speed
265km/h
Maximum cruising speed
350km/h
Load factors
+/- 9.5g
Bruno Ducreux, the boss of Aéro Restauration Service (ARS) has trusted Topmodel to reproduce, under exclusive licence, his new single-
seater aerobatics. We accepted his offer with enthusiasm because this airframe has it all to fly perfectly: high median wing, huge fuselage tail
moment arm, perfectly sized control surfaces, CAP 232 tail-type perfect for 3D flight. In addition, its both modern and retro look makes a big
change compare to everlasting EXTRA you can see every weekend on all airfields!
The ARS 300 60cc has been designed around the DLE 61 and the airframe was carefully sized (size and weight) to provide the best flying
qualities with this engine. It was not necessary to change the position of the wing or tails, as is often the case with the EXTRA. All control
surfaces are pocket hinged for better aerodynamic efficiency (no slot). The result is up to our expectations with a plane that follows the
path exactly as per your inputs, a plane which gives an impression of ease and lightness at the controls. Of course, the power / weight ratio
allows the wildest 3D aerobatics with the recommended propeller. As is often the case with this type of aircraft, it is not necessary to be a
champion to have a serious fun. Landings are particularly easy, the plane flies slowly on final thanks to its low wing loading and the oversized
undercarriage takes the wildest vertical loads.
IMPORTANT: Please take a few moments to read this instruction manual before beginning assembly. Do an inventory of the parts using the
parts list, to control that there is no lack or imperfection.
Thank you to contact TOPMODEL immediately, if you note a missing part or a damaged part.
WARRANTY: It is important to notify to TOPMODEL all damage or problems with this model within 14 days following the reception of the kit to
be able to benefit the warranty. In the event of return of the model, the customer is responsible for transport and return shipping cost is at his
expenses. In the event of defect, the part will be exchanged or replaced once this one will be delivered to TOPMODEL for expertise (transport
on your cost). In the event of problem, do not hesitate to contact TOPMODEL.
TOPMODEL cannot control the dexterity of the modeler and cannot influence the builder during the assembly or the use of this radiocontrolled
model, thus TOPMODEL will in no way accept or assume responsability or liability for damages resulting from the use of this user assembled
product.
The purchaser/user accepts all the responsibilities in the event of structural or mechanical problems.