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HANGAR 9 ARESTI 4D
properly positioned for an MDS engine,
but I found that the opening placed the
tank too high relative to the Saito .72's
carburetor, so I enlarged the opening to
lower the tank.
I fitted the fiberglass cowl to the fuselage
and used paper templates that I
taped to the fuselage sides as "markers"
for the engine exhaust, needle valve and
glow-plug access ports. 1 then transferred
these marks to the cowl and opened them
up using a rotary cutting tool. I made
under-size cuts and carefully opened
them up to get a perfect-fitting cowl.
Four Star 40
For .30 - .40 engines
"An amazing performance." "Talent like this
doesn't show up anywhere else." "It's hard to
follow this act."
These are just a few of the comments heard
around flying fields when a SIG Four Star airplane
shows up.
Based on a very simple design goal, SIG
Four Star airplanes have impeccable flight characteristics
without looking like a box with
wings.
Featuring laser cut parts, SIG Four Stars go
together fast and true for even the most novice
of builders. Add in a molded canopy, complete
RADIO INSTALLATION AND FLIGHT SETUP
Radio installation in the Aresti is easy and
well thought out. I assembled the
pushrods using the supplied parts and
installed the servos, receiver and battery
pack. I hooked up the pushrods to the servos
and control surfaces, and I used the
recommended control throws.
The Saito FA .72 is a smooth, strongrunning
engine that provides all the
vertical performance you could want. I
used an APC 12x8 propeller, and it
proved to be a good match; it provided a
nice combination of vertical performance
and good
top-end speed.
Because the cowl
fits tightly around
the inverted engine
in the Aresti, I
highly recommend
a remote glow
setup. The rear tilt
of the glow plug on
the Saito makes it
cumbersome to
connect a standard
glow igniter. A
remote adapter
solves the problem
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Four Star 120
For .90 - 1.20 engines
hardware package, large decal sheet, full size
plans, and a fully illustrated instruction booklet
as only SIG can do for a value-packed Build It
Yourself kit unlike any other on the market.
Performance-wise, the Four Stars shines.
Tear through the air with anything you can
throw at it, and the SIG Four Stars stay right
with you. Landings are trainer-slow with no
unwanted stall tendencies.
Sized to fit every flyer, SIG Four Stars are
available wing-sized from 59" to IMAA-big 81"
and for .40, .60, and biggie 1.20 engines. Each
kit delivers the same easy construction and out-
beautifully and provides the option to add
glow heat for idle enhancement.
CONCLUSION
The Hangar 9 Aresti 40 ARF is a classylooking
plane with a no-compromise
aerobatic attitude. It is a great sport plane
and an excellent model to wring out your
aerobatic sequences. It's attractive with its
multicolored trim scheme and has good
contrast between the top and bottom of
the wing. The model goes together
quickly, has a fine-quality fiberglass cowl
and wheel pants and is a terrific value in
terms of looks, performance and excitement
at the flying field. ±
APC Props; distributed by Landing Products,
1222 Harter Ave., Woodland, CA 95776; (530)
661-0399; fax (530) 666-6661; www.apcprop.com.
Hangar 9; distributed by Horizon Hobby Inc.
Horizon Hobby Inc., 4105 Fieldstone Rd.,
Champaign, IL 61822; (800) 338-4639;
fax (217) 355-1552; www.horizonhobby.com.
JR; distributed by Horizon Hobby Inc.
MDS Engines; distributed by Horizon Hobby Inc.
Saito; distributed by Horizon Hobby Inc.
UltraCote; distributed by Horizon Hobby Inc.
Four Star 60
For .60 - .75 engines
standing flying distinctiveness you expect.
Now showing at a hobby dealer near you.
Pick one up and give your two thumbs a reason
to go up.
SIG MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
Montezuma, Iowa
www.sigmfg.com