Precision Aerobatics ADDICTION - Equipment Selection; Recommended Drive System Components

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Equipment selection
At Precision Aerobatics we have gone to great lengths developing the Addiction V2 in order to provide you with an aircraft
like no other. We have used unique engineering and untraditional production techniques, including our revolutionary PA
FiberFusion® to create the lightest and strongest aircraft possible. The extremely advanced aerodynamic design, the
extensive engineering and usage of carbon fiber along with our never ending quest to reduce weight ensures the Addiction
V2 is like no other aircraft in its class! These factors contribute to the outstanding flying characteristics of the Addiction.
Throughout our extensive flight testing program, we have trialed many different combinations of equipment in order to
obtain the best possible performance from the airframe. We noticed a direct relationship between the drive system chosen
and the aircraft performance and handling characteristics. It is our desire that your Addiction V2 should have the same
amazing capabilities as our designer envisioned and test pilots experienced. For this reason, we have developed a number
of our own Integrated Performance Airframe-Drive Systems® or iPAs®.
Note: All the flying videos available on our website use, exclusively, the iPAs recommended gear which can give you a
good idea on the high performance you can achieve.
Each iPAs incorporates the following equipment. Please be aware that any
deviations from these recommendations will result in degraded flight
characteristics.
• Motor - PA Thrust 25 outrunner motor with Rotorkool® technology (PA Item #AC-1889) 95gr, brushless motor (using
a motor that is larger or more powerful than that specified can result in damage to the motor box or failure of the
airframe). For more details on the Thrust 25 visit www.PrecisionAerobatics.com
• ESC - PA Quantum 30 Pro HV ESC with built in user-selectable (6V/7.4V /8V) Switching BEC (PA Item # AC-2188HV).
• Prop adapter –CNC machined precision prop adapter for the Thrust 25 (PA Item # AC-2123).
Use only a good quality prop adapter that spins perfectly true otherwise thrust and efficiency will be lost and vibrations
may damage the motor box.
• Battery –PA 2200mAh V4 25-50c 3S (11.1V) Lithium Polymer (Item #AC-1992 or AC-2146 for 2pak special)
Note: different batteries will vary the motor’s output and amp drawn and might push the motor beyond its limits. If
using none-PA packs use a watt meter to verify that the output power and amp drawn are within the Thrust 25 range
with the specified propeller. Please refer to the Thrust 25 data sheet available on www.PrecisionAerobatics.com
• Connectors – use original Ultra Deans plugs only. We found that using cheap copies can cause problems of
conductivity and restriction of higher current flow resulting in serious loss of power.
• Servos – We recommend 4x NXT-70HV digital High Voltage servos (PA item # AC-2333) (AC-2333-4 for the 4 pack)
or similar quality digital micro servos all around.
• Extension lead – German made, thin gauge flexible extension lead for EP models 2M/ 6.5ft (PA item # AC-1713).
• Micro Receiver – Four or more channels full 2.4Ghz (e.g. Spektrum AR6210 /610/620 receiver).
• Propeller - VOX 12x5 wood - This prop is a must-have with the Addiction V2 and is provided in our iPAs Pro package,
this prop is an excellent match with overall performance for fast aerobatics and 3D. Great flight speed, faster roll rate,
tighter tumbles and waterfall. The Addiction V2 has a very wide flight envelope from precision aerobatics maneuvers
to very slow and easy 3D.
It is essential to allow good air flow (using the supplied air scoops and installing the gear per the instruction manual)
over the motor, ESC and batteries regardless of chosen propeller.
DISCLAIMER - AIRFRAME LIMITATION
The Addiction V2 is designed for extreme aerobatics and 3D maneuvers and has robust construction that was thoroughly
tested. However due to the extreme thrust produced by the Thrust 25, the low flight weight of the model and its large
control surfaces, it is vital for the user to exercise discretion while executing high stress maneuvers so as to avoid over
loading the airframe. EVERY airframe may it be an RC model or a full-scale aircraft has its maximum limits. Your Addiction
is not an exception. The Addiction V2 is also specifically designed to operate using the recommended gear described
above. Keeping within the design limitations greatly depends on your flying style and IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Please
read the Official Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code at the end of this book.
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A note from the designer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the Addiction V2. After building a few Addictions in different ways and sequences, I found the
following sequence and methods to be the smoothest and easiest for you. We have spent weeks in preparing the instruction manual
making it as detailed as possible, and you will find in it many tips and suggestions that will help you get the most out of your plane,
in the safest way possible. I urge you to read the manual thoroughly and watch the PA build videos as well (available on the
How to section and the model page on our site).
I hope you’ll find the manual helpful and that you’ll enjoy your new model.
Shaun Vanunu
Designer and Chief engineer