720 dominates to win Florida Winternats (18/02/2007)

Making its Florida Winternats debut, Serpent's 720 completed the perfect result with Poalo Morganti taking is Mega powered example to A-Main victory in the event having earlier TQ'd the Dutch manufacturer's 1:10 200mm racer.

Having secured pole for the all important 45-minute A-Main encounter, following a stunning final qualifying run, Morganti dominated the race to win by a massive 6 lap margin over Chris Tosolini, winner of the 2006 US Nationals also driving a 720.

Morganti's perfect performance at Fort Myers, one of the world's most intimidating tracks, was backed up by a fine performance by local ace Danny  Horta who drove superbly throughout the event to take his 720/Mega combination to 4th overall.

The Florida Winternats has established itself as the event to kick off the international on-road nitro racing season and Morganti's win will give Serpent 720 racers throughout the world a boost of convidence as they make final preparations for their own 2007 campaigns.

1/10th A-Main Final Results

1. Paolo Morganti - 185L 45:10.29 (Serpent 720)
2. Chris Tosolini - 179L 45:01.65 (Kyosho RRR)
3. Ralph Burch - 179L 45:04.48 (Xray NT1)
4. Danny Horta - 176L 45:01.99 (Serpent 720)
5. Martin Hudy - 176L 45:02.91 (Xray NT1)
6. Martin Christensen - 175L 45:16.46 (Xray NT1)
7. Jared Scott - 175L 45:17.40 (Mugen MTX4)
8. Paul LeMieux - 174L 45:04.86 (Xray NT1)
9. Ron Atomic - 163L 45:04.70 (Kyosho RRR)
10. Jamie Corrado - 157L 45:03.69 (Mugen MTX4)
11. Andrew Duperrouzel - 150L 45:07.79 (Mugen MTX4)
12. Josh Cyrul - 118L 30:11.21 (Kyosho RRR)

86"YAK 54 Comming Soon

This ARF kit comes about 97% built. It is beautifully covered with Ultracote film with a marvelous paint job on the fiber glass parts and canopy. This is an airplane that blurs the line between hardcore 3D performance and precision stability.

The NEW 86" Yak takes all the great features of the 85" Yak and makes it even better with a list of changes and new additions to provide the very best in 50cc performance. Take a look at what makes the new 86" THE 50cc Yak for 2007:
 

• Larger airplane at less  weight
• Canister tunnel! Many customers fly on restricted noise field and requested this feature to install a quiet canister.
• Removable stabs: For those customers wishing to step up to a 50cc class aircraft and still fit in their existing vehicle. It's also easier and faster to assemble over a fixed stab. Finally the elevator servos are positioning on the stab lay down making the linkage very direct. By placing the servos on the stab and making the stab removable we were be able to construct different the rear section of the fuselage reducing weight.
• The Dubro control horns have been replaced by fiberglass horns. These new control horns are designed for the airplane and best match the airplane's linkage configuration and are lighter than the DuBro horns.
• Since the new 86” is designed with the light 50cc class engines in mind we designed a new, longer engine box . As a result of this DA engines will use 1 ¼ stand off reducing vibration.
• We've increased the nose moment slightly for better balancing with light engines.
• A beautiful new color scheme that I am sure you will love.
• Tank mount, throttle servo, ignition and switch mounts are all pre-built and ready for your hardware!
• All bevels in all surface has been revised for maximum throw and minimum hinge gap.
• New foam-free technology in the fuselage to reduce weight and max strength.
• Of course the 86" still is convered in genuine Oracover (called UltraCote here in the U.S)
• Our prototype with DA50 MTW headers, MTW Canister, 4,000 Duralite Lion, 1 RX, 8611a serovs all around, 4” solid plate aluminum back plate (Tru Turn), Mejzlik 22x8 weighed just 16 lbs 2 oz.!!!
• Redesigned composite landing gear keeps the original 85" gear great looks and lightweight but is even stronger