OV-10A Bronco
Aeroplanes > Dereks
Flightline OV-10A Bronco 1400mm
sold by MotionRC in 2022
Details & some pictures from their website
The OV-10 Bronco is an American twin-turboprop light attack and observation aircraft that was developed in the 1960s. Purpose-built for Forward Air Control and intended to fly off unimproved short fields with its high lift narrow wingspan wings, the Bronco excelled in observation, target marking, ground attack, and troop deployment roles. In recent times, Broncos continue service as firefighting aircraft and flying specialized evaluation missions against ISIS, and in 2020 is set to serve as a US Air Force JTAC training aircraft.
FlightLine by Motion RC delivers the historic OV-10 Bronco as an easy-to-transport, easy-to-fly, and easy-to-land RC model with pre-upgraded lights and metal suspension landing gear at a superb pricepoint. Presented in 1/8.5 scale and standing taller than other FlightLine twins like the 1/10 scale 1600mm P-38, the OV-10's twin boom and high elevator configuration displaces more volume during transport, so we designed the outer wing panels to unscrew for convenient transport standing on the model's retractable landing gear. DayBright LEDs, a large cockpit, tasteful detailing, and removable ordnance underscore a model that looks as great as it performs, while still being Beginner-Friendly and geared toward Every Day fliers.
Visit the Official FlightLine 1400mm OV-10 Bronco Discussion Thread on HobbySquawk.com for additional photos, videos, reviews, and customer Q&A.
When I was setting up the model I had a big problem, running
a motor test in my living room, smoke starts pouring out of the left hand
motor, I cut the throttle but smoke still pouring out, had to rip the battery
connection apart to stop it. On investigation it looks like a winding shorted
out in the motor, the ESC then started to melt almost causing a fire (in a foam
plane in my living room – not doing that again). It seems that a number of
people have experienced motor issues with this plane (and others from
Flightline) so take it outdoors when testing.
I also notice that I am leaving slight finger marks in the wings when I am carrying it, the foam is quite soft and can take marks very easily.
I also notice that I am leaving slight finger marks in the wings when I am carrying it, the foam is quite soft and can take marks very easily.