Alightwing Flikwing Airframe: Your Micro FPV Addiction Starts Here (Choose Assembled or DIY Kit!)
Meet the Flikwing by Alightwing - the tiny terror that's taken the FPV world by storm (sometimes literally, into actual storms, or maybe just trees). Born from a collaboration with the FPV minds at RC Test Flight, this 19-inch wingspan EPP wing is engineered for maximum fun and minimum weight, becoming a fast favourite for micro FPV antics.
Whether you secretly relish the smell of foam glue in the morning or just want to skip ahead to the flying part, we've got you covered. Choose your path to Flikwing glory:
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Unassembled Kit: For the purists, the tinkerers, the "I built this!" heroes. Get all the quality EPP foam parts and carbon fiber hardware. You bring the glue, electronics, and patience.
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Assembled Airframe: For those who prefer electrons to adhesives. We handle the gluing and basic assembly. You just need to install your chosen power system, radio gear, and FPV setup. Get airborne faster!
No matter which you choose, you're getting a platform designed for agile FPV flight.
Why the Flikwing Airframe Rules:
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Pocket Rocket Performance: Its compact 19" (500mm) wingspan is small enough to zip through tight gaps yet surprisingly stable for smooth cruising or proximity flying.
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Sub-250g Potential: Build it carefully with lightweight components, and you stand a good chance of keeping your All-Up-Weight (AUW) under the 250-gram threshold. This can mean fewer regulations in many places! ( Always check your local laws - don't blame us if you get grounded! )
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Built Like a Tiny EPP Tank: Crafted from durable EPP foam combined with strategically placed carbon fiber reinforcements (main spar, aileron spars, canopy tabs). It's designed to bounce back from those ahem unexpected landings.
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FPV Ready Design: Thoughtfully designed with space to accommodate modern FPV gear, including popular HD systems like the DJI O3 Air Unit. Cutouts and internal space help make installation cleaner.
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Versatile Flyer: While amazing for FPV, it can be set up for simple line-of-sight cruising or configured with flight controllers (like iNav/ArduPilot) for GPS features, stabilization, and return-to-home functionality.
Specifications (Airframe Only):
| Wingspan: |
500mm (19.7 inches) |
| Length: |
300mm (11.8 inches) |
| Airframe Weight (Approx): |
100g (3.5 ounces) - Unassembled, before glue
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| Material: |
High-Quality EPP Molded Foam |
| Reinforcement: |
Carbon Fiber Main Spar, Aileron Spars, Canopy Tabs |
| Control: |
Elevons (Requires 2x Servos - Not Included ES9052MD ) |
What's Included:
Unassembled Kit Option:
- EPP Foam Wing Halves
- EPP Foam Center Section & Canopy
- EPP Foam Winglets
- Carbon Fiber Spars & Rods
- Control Horns & Linkage Hardware
- (Requires glue like E6000/Foam Tac for assembly - Not Included)
Assembled Airframe Option:
- Fully assembled EPP foam airframe (Wing Halves, Center Section, Winglets bonded)
- Carbon Fiber spars pre-installed
- Control horns pre-installed
Crucially, NEITHER option includes any electronics (motor, ESC, servos, receiver, flight controller, FPV system, battery) or decals.
What YOU Need to Add (Electronics):
- Motor (1108 5200kv size recommended - like the Emax RS1108 (or similar 3" FPV motor such as 1404 etc..)
- ESC (20A 2-4S recommended)
- Servos (2x Micro Metal Gear recommended - like the ES9052MD )
- Propeller (3-inch recommended - like the Avan Mini)
- Radio Receiver (compatible with your transmitter)
- FPV System (Camera & VTx or an All-In-One unit like DJI O4)
- Battery (2S or 3S LiPo/Li-Ion, capacity depends on desired flight time/weight)
- Flight Controller (Optional, but highly recommended for FPV/stabilization)
- Glue (for Unassembled Kit) & Basic tools
- Your awesome piloting skills
