This is a short kit that includes only the wood structure for the fuselage and tail, as well as wood support structure for optional plastic or fiberglass wing tips. Plans, landing gear, wings and optional wing tips are available from the designer Jim Allen (see the Instructions tab for a link).
This short kit is an updated version of the AMA legal Quik-V6 Quickie 500 pylon racing plane that was used to win the AMA Nationals 426 Super Sport Quickie class in 2014 and 2019, as well as numerous other contests. This latest version, the Quik-V7, has some structural improvements to the previous Version 6 that was sold by Great Planes as an ARF. The external dimensions are the same as the V6 and it uses the same airfoil so, a wing from one of the Great Planes ARF’s will fit great. In addition, a wing for a Great Planes Viper 500 can be used by sanding a bit on the saddle area of the framed fuselage.
The short kit is also now available in an electric version. The electric fuselage has an approximately 1.5" longer nose with a hatch and no provisions for a throttle servo. The hatch is held on by readily available 3mm thick by 5mm diameter neo magnets. The electric version can be flown with a variety of power systems. Electric power can now officially be used in the AMA 424 class. For 424 class racing, the brushless motor, ESC and 4S battery are the same as the EF-1 racing class, along with an APC 9x6E prop. This setup will be good for approximately 120mph. To upgrade the power system to fly the plane at basically the same speeds as the AMA 426 class (~150mph), a BadAss 3515-940kv brushless motor, 100A ESC, 6S battery and an APC 9x7.5E prop can be used. There is no official class that allows the 6S electric power system but, it would be a great way to practice at 426 speeds with a simpler to operate setup.
For wing options, contact Jim Allen directly (see the Instructions tab for a link).A molded composite version of the Quik-V7 wing will eventually be available but, it's uncertain when at this point. Jim has landing gear and fiberglass wing tips available. Landing gears from previous airplanes, including the Great Planes ARF, will work fine on this short kit.
Specifications:
Wingspan: 52”
Engine 0.25-0.46 cu in
Weight: 3.75lb
NOTE: We can ship up to three QV-7 kits in one box. Orders for more than three will incur an additional charge - we will notify you by email of the additional charge.
