Air Brakes - Extra 330SC

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Arron Bates, product developer and team pilot for 3D Hobby Shop talks with us about his custom designed air brake system. On location at the 2012 Ohio Huckfest, we have a chance to learn more about Arron's giant scale 50cc Extra 330sc and watch it's maiden flight!

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With the air brakes positioned out on each wing tip, Arron has essentially invented asymmetrical air-brake maneuvering capabilities with his Extra 330. The idea with the air brakes is to allow for very extreme yaw control and do some wild aerobatics.

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To help keep the momentum of the air break's yaw effects Arron has also modified the rudder. He removed the fin and enlarged the rudder.

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It's exciting to see a maiden flight of a giant scale plane with such a unique modification. The fact that Arron got it to fly, do some cool aerobatics and land it safely says a lot about his piloting skills as well as his design skills. It'll be interesting to see how this air brake system evolves as Arron continues to improve and modify it.

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We want to thank Arron for taking the time to talk with us about his customized Extra 330sc!

To see more of Arron's flying check out his Vimeo page here: https://vimeo.com/user788751/videos

Also, check out 3D Hobby Shop http://www.3dhobbyshop.com/
 

g828

Stickman
That is such a crazy cool design. Love the little machine guns on the nose of the plane :)
 

squishy

Pirate ParkFlyer
I don't see much point in it and the flight was less than impressive. With a little work though I bet it could be something special..