Hangar 9 Meridian 10cc ARF
Written and video by Tom Sullivan. Fly all day for less than the cost of a premium cup of coffee Read the full article in the July 2013 issue of Model Aviation and the app.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model type: Sport ARF Skill level: Intermediate builder; beginner/intermediate pilot Wingspan: 69 inches Wing area: 880 square inches Airfoil: Semisymmetrical Length: 55.5 inches Weight: 7-8 pounds Power system: 10cc gas, .52-.61 two-stroke or .62-.72 four-stroke glow, .46 electric Radio: Five-channel minimum Street price: $229.99Test-Model Details
Engine used: Evolution 10GX (10cc gasoline) Propeller: Evolution 13 x 6 Radio system: Spektrum DX18 transmitter, Spektrum AR7010 receiver, seven Spektrum A6060 digital servos, four-cell 1200mAh NiMH receiver battery, and a five-cell 2100 mAh NiMH ignition battery Ready-to-fly weight: 8 pounds Flight duration: 15-20 minutesPluses:
• Laser-cut balsa and plywood used for construction. • Includes tank, wheels, all control hardware, and plastic spinner. • Tricycle gear for easy taxiing. • Plug-in wing halves for easy transportation. • Motor box and battery tray included if you decide to power via electric. • Canopy doubles as a large hatch for quick access to radio and batteries. • Wonderfully stable in the air, yet capable of mild aerobatics. • The included flaps are effective.Minuses:
• Included fuel line wasn’t long enough to cut to the lengths mentioned in the manual. • Five ounces of nose weight were needed to correctly balance.Video
In the air, the Meridian makes a great trainer at low speeds, and a competent aerobat at higher speeds. Its stability can give you confidence to attempt maneuvers that you think are out of your skill set.
Whether you choose to use flaps or not, there are no surprises in landing the Meridian. I recommend using the flaps, because I’ve had a great time with steep and slow, stall-free approaches.
Out of the box, you’ll find that the Meridian is built from laser-cut plywood and balsa. The airframe is covered with UltraCote in this eye-catching red, white, and black color scheme.
To keep the nose gear’s wheel pant firmly attached to the strut, I added two pieces of plywood inside the pant.
After the canopy/hatch is removed, you will see a large opening that provides easy access for all the radio, batteries, switches, and the fuel tank.
This cockpit detail comes as you see it from the factory, including the pilot. It’s a nice touch and makes the Meridian slightly realistic.
The prepainted fiberglass cowl requires trimming to fit around the engine. Take your time because if you cut too much off, you can’t put it back!
Read the full article in the July 2013 issue of Model Aviation magazine and app. —Tom Sullivan [email protected]
5 comments
Can a 15gx be installed in place of the 10gx?
Could do better
Poorly Designed H9 Meridian
Nice plane with a few fixable issues
Hangar 9 Meridian.
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