Preview - Hangar 9 Introduces the Saratoga 40 ARF

SPECIFICATIONS

• Wingspan: 64.2 in
      (1630mm)
  
• Overall Length: 49.25 in
      (1251.58mm)
  
• Flying Weight: 5.5–6.25 lb
  
• Engine Size: .40–.52
      2-stroke, .56–.82 4-stroke,
  
• Motor Size: Power 46
  
• Radio: 4+ channel
  
• Servos: 5 servos (4
      for electric)
  

Once in awhile an airplane comes along that just “fits” that dreamy image many sport flying RC modelers have when thinking about the next airplane they want to fly on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The new Hangar 9® Saratoga is definitely that airplane. It has absolutely classical sport plane looks; you’ll know it the minute you see it. The model is an ARF, built from balsa and plywood in the traditional manner, even including a built-up wing. However, new methods of construction provide some new features. A two-piece wing makes transportation, storage and assembly very easy. The wing is held on by two nylon bolts, but it is all covered by the easily removed canopy hatch that gives a very nice overall appearance. The tail assembly is a simple bolt-on, making sure there are no alignment issues to be concerned about. When it comes to flying, this one gives the pilot exactly the characteristics hoped for. It is surprisingly aerobatic but very gentle on the controls. An attractive trim scheme is set off by a totally different underside color scheme, making orientation in the air exceptionally easy.  And as if all of these features weren’t enough to send you off to the local hobby shop, the Saratoga is also set up to accept the easily attached Hangar 9 floats for the trip out to the lake with the rest of the club on the next float fun fly.  Oh, and it can be flown with either glow or electric power, and the hardware is included for either installation.
Peter Bergstrom, Hangar 9 category manager, was kind enough to stop by with the Saratoga (and the floats!) to show us all the various features that are important to this kind of model. Watch our informative video and see just how much you are going to want this airplane in your hangar.