Addiction XL V2 - 3D R/C plane aerobatics flight by Alex Fredrickson

Despite being a 3D plane in every aspect, it is extremely stable and precise - capable of impressive precision aerobatics maneuvers with a feel much like a 150cc airplane.

Being built using finest grade material, all cut by state-of-the-art laser and CNC machines and utilizing the very latest PA FiberFusion® building techniques, the ADXL is incredibly lightweight and rigid. In fact it is by far the lightest fully-constructed plane in its size.

Don’t be misled by the wing span – this model is HUGE with a wing area of 1,055 sq. inches (similar wing area of most 70” class aerobatic models on the market today).

The size of this plane makes a huge difference in the flying capabilities and flight envelope and especially at its wind handling capability and stability. Of the Addiction series, the XL handles the wind better and is easiest to see due to its size, yet like its smaller siblings – it is extremely rewarding to fly!

iPAs Set Up

The Addiction XL’s lightweight and unique aerodynamic design means its iPAs set up (for ultimate hardcore 3D performance) is an economic Thrust 60 Revo 24 pole/Quantum EVO 80HV combo with two 2200mAh / 2600 mah 3S packs in series, or one PA 6S 2600 pack*. This means you get to fly this massive plane at a very minimal investment compared to other models of its size – then again – there really is nothing like it.
*If you plan on using the factory built-in night lights – use two batteries and not a single 6S for easier set up.

The NXT 200HV super high torque servos are precise and agile, giving you confidence to execute new maneuvers. (They make a real change in the plane's performance when comparing to the ADXL v1).

Flying

Up until the Addiction XL - when you thought of a 3D dedicated airframe, automatically you would not expect it to track well or perform accurately.

The Addiction XL will surprise you as it tracks better than any other Addiction or other 3D plane of its size. The
generous tail section means awesome tail authority and the ADXL advanced aerodynamic design allows you to do incredible elevators, knife edge loops, high alpha knife edge, rock steady harriers, the easiest and most impressive rolling harriers, and yet when you go to low rates, its capable of the most beautiful point rolls, and rolling circles. The ADXL is even capable of tricks like one roll circles and loops and beautiful slow rolls that you can take to the length of your flying field! Engineered for precision flying, the ADXL is a very neutral airframe - you will find zero coupling and no mixing required for precision flying. No CG adjustment required for switching between precision and 3D flying either!

The ADXL does beautiful fast knife edge circles, and even knife edge elevators and knife edge waterfalls! Things other planes are not capable of. The flight envelope will keep expanding as you get more and more familiar with the plane, and being a slow flying plane will make new manoeuvers easy to experiment and develop – which guarantees to improve your 3D and precision flying skills.

The ADXL V2 is NOW capable of higher energy maneuvers! The V2 excels in faster snap rolls, more precise point rolls, high speed knife edge circles and even tighter knife edge spins and blenders.

The ADXL power set up is very responsive allowing you to get out of get out of the most difficult situations with ease. This, combined with its predictability and very slow flying capability, makes it a perfect choice for entering into 3D or you can just enjoy it as an accurate sport plane and build your confidence. Yet in the hands of an advanced 3D pilot – the ground is truly the limit!

The word best describes this plane is FUN and you’ll impress anyone at the flying field because the ADXL makes it look so easy!

We said this before: "3D is challenging and fun, and with the right aircraft it is within the grasp of anyone regardless of experience or flying skill!" The Addiction XL is all about that!

Addiction V2 - FUN Low and Slow 3D r/c aerobatics! Pilot: Daniel Dominguez

In designing and developing the Addiction series, our main target was you - the pilot!

We aim to build your confidence, make you a better pilot and inspire you to challenge yourself and succeed in maneuvers that you could only dream of before.

With more than 12,000 sold, the Addiction proved that 3D flying is challenging and fun, and with the right aircraft it is within the grasp of anyone regardless of experience or skill level!

Making an already awesome airplane even better is not an easy task, but Shaun Vanunu, our chief engineer, attacked it from many angles:

New aerodynamic design allows much higher flying-speed for precision flying and higher energy maneuvers, while keeping the ability to fly at crawl-speed for the Addiction's famous slow-3D.
New construction using PA's most up-to-date innovative FiberFusion techniques - more solid than ever!
Custom-made new airfoils further expand its flight envelope
Even more powerful iPAs set up - the all new Thrust 25 motor combined with NXT70-HV digital servos for a completely new level of performance, never seen in the Addiction before.
Factory-ready for night flying - extending your flying hours into the best time of the day, when temperature and wind drops.

We are proud to say with complete confidence that the Addiction V2 is simply the best 3d plane in its size, incomparable to any built-up 3D plane on the market.

This small airplane is extremely capable, allowing you to fly night or day, fast or slow. Easy, predictable, stable and relaxing or go wild and push your throttle for a high energy flight experience.

It is designed for 3D beginners, 3D addicts working on bringing their skills to another level or any pilot who simply wants to have pure unadulterated fun.

The Addiction features exceptional stall and slow speed handling characteristics, quick recovery and robustness - allowing any modeler to fly hardcore 3D with ease, inches off the ground.

The new Thrust 25 motor was designed specifically for the brand-new Addiction V2. With even more power it expands the Addiction’s flight envelope to a vast range of maneuvers which were never available in a single plane before. Now, its your call how fast or slow to go.

This powerful set up makes the Addiction extremely responsive providing absolute control, so you can get out of the most difficult situations with ease. You will be naturally flying much lower and more aggressively than ever before.

If you already own a Thrust 20 motor, we've made sure the motor box configuration will accept your old motor and you’ll just need to adjust the CG.

Did you ever come back from flying sessions a little disappointed from your flying skills? Well not anymore! The Addiction’s forgiving and stable nature makes it exceptionally easy to hover vertically without much aileron input.

Torque rolls are slow, smooth and stable requiring very little control corrections. This means you’ll be able to torque roll with the rudder merely inches above the ground.

Knife edge is simply stable with close to zero coupling making it easy to execute knife edge circuits. Rolling harriers require very little control input and effort, ideal for learning to harrier roll for the first time. The exceptionally low wing loading allows ample time to think and react during the maneuvers. Jaw dropping, flashy tight waterfalls are simply easy to perform a few meters off the deck. The blenders stop immediately, meaning that you can do this as low as you want without fear of returning home with a bag full of balsa toothpicks. It harriers exceptionally well in both upright and inverted and is perfect to learn harrier figure eights and spot landings.

Apart from excellent 3D flight characteristics, the Addiction performs very well in the precision flying department, allowing you to mix 3D and precision and widen the scope of aerobatic maneuvers that can be mastered and performed.

New in the Version 2 of the Addiction is the higher energy maneuvers – the V2 excels in faster snap rolls, more precise point rolls, high speed knife edge circles and even tighter knife edge spins and blenders.

So, if you feel that you have had just about enough with flimsy foamies or are still struggling to learn that seemingly illusive hover or torque roll or just seriously addicted to fun, this is certainly THE plane for you, but you should know - looking so good can be addictive!

Katana 52 - Crazy 3D R/C Aerobatics pilot Ignacio Tapia

The Katana 52 is simply a work of art. The intricate design was carefully developed over several years to reach the highest standard in aircraft design and performance, together with a new and efficient iPAs power setup, and two striking color schemes designed by Malcolm Stiles, our very own scheme designer.

The Katana was designed by Shaun Vanunu, the man who delivered the most amazing electric-powered model aircraft available on the market today. Shaun is Precision Aerobatics' chief engineer and co-owner. The man behind PA's unique construction technique called FiberFusion®, which was first implemented in 2006.

FiberFusion® is a sophisticated engineering and construction method, developed and enhanced over the past ten years by Shaun and his team. FiberFusion® uses 100% real carbon fiber, along with competition grade balsa/ply, utilizing carbon fiber where it really matters. Each variance of fiber used in the plane is carefully selected and utilized in a unique way, resulting in a much lighter - yet stronger and more rigid aircraft, that will fly like nothing else!

Shaun's fresh approach to the Katana 52 design brings added benefits even to those who already own each of PA's previous models, as the Katana 52's flight envelope is like no other PA plane: combining the ability to perform new maneuvers never seen before on a PA plane, yet capable of the amazing slow speed handling PA planes are renown for, and precision to boot.

To reach these goals is not a minor undertaking - through hundreds of test flights we ensure you get the specific flight performance we envisioned in the design process. We invested endless efforts to test and retest in different climate conditions, adjusting the CG to get to the exact sweet spot and to guide you, so anyone can reach the peak performance this plane has to offer. We make sure our plane suits you, and your skill level. It's all in the setup, and we cover it all thoroughly in the manual so the Katana 52 can be your sport plane, or your most advanced beast.

Flying it

Here is how our lead team pilot, Daniel Dominguez, describes the flight performance:

“Torque rolls are very predictable and smooth, requiring very little control corrections. This means you’ll be able to impress all your buddies with the rudder merely inches above the ground without having to be a pro.

Knife edge is simply out of this world stable, with ZERO coupling, making it easy to execute sick knife edge dead slides, tight knife edge loops, and jaw dropping high speed knife edge passes and circuits.

Rolling harriers require very little control input and effort, roll rate has been increased allowing for higher energy flying and faster combinations and stops, which allows very impressive rolling loops in slow 3D and fast speed flight.

Jaw dropping high energy tumbles and precision flight are simply easy to perform, at slow or full speed. Blenders and tumbles stop immediately as the plane is so responsive. It harriers exceptionally well in both upright and inverted, with no wing rock. Knife edge spins are beautiful, and very easy to control the exits without a worry about it over-rotating.

Apart from excellent high energy and 3D flight characteristics, the Katana 52 performs amazingly in the precision flying department, allowing you to mix 3D and precision, and widen the scope of aerobatic maneuvers that can be mastered and performed. It's capable of the longest and most impressive slow rolls you can imagine, beautiful rolling circles, perfect point rolls, and amazing snap rolls that stop so fast that it feels like you are mentally connected with this airframe.

Addiction X V2 LEDs ON!! 3D Aerobatics night flight flown by Daniel Dominguez

Ever dreamed of hovering in your first flight? – Now the dream can become a reality! Not only that - you’ll be able to choose your spot and hover above it! Torque roll, reverse torque rolls and the tightest waterfalls will all come naturally and it will land at less than walking pace!

Similar to the original Addiction, the Addiction-X harriers exceptionally well in both upright and inverted positions and is perfect to learn harrier figure eights and spot landings. Stationary flat spins are exceptionally easy to do, meaning you can transition from a regular harrier or inverted harrier to a stationary spin at any height, without losing altitude.

The Addiction X is capable of doing the most amazing high alpha (AOA) knife edge, and tightest knife edge loops you have ever seen in an airplane this size. The overall aerodynamic design and incredible rudder authority means zero coupling in KE so you could fly Knife Edge all day long just holding the rudder stick. You can change KE direction and even do knife edge waterfalls, all with ease.

The Addiction-X gains airspeed rapidly from stall position which allows awesome transitions between maneuvers that adds to the amazing 3D display. Unlike many other 3D models the Addiction-X is also surprisingly precise and tracks extremely well, even in windy conditions. It is sure to impress not only you, but everyone else at the flying field.