Quarter Master MK IV

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Remote controlled aviation offers an concise alternative to an industry which has proven to be very dangerous and expensive in the past. Our experience has led us to create a series of remote controlled, state of the art, aerial tripods where safety, efficiency and ease of operation are all factors which contribute to this novel approach. The versatility of our aircraft goes beyond that of a full scale aircraft, as the remote control has greater speed control and access to low altitude photography and video.

~ The Quarter Master~

Our premium in hard working aerial platforms, rugged and highly seasoned, the Quarter Master harmonizes a dual lifting concept, Auto-Gyro and S.T.O.L (Short take-off or landing) aircraft principles, the sum of this allows for a vehicle which can take off from the most remote location, climb out at very high angles of attack, proclaim its mission and return for a landing at your feet every time.

The Quarter Master in flight can best be described as responsive and steady. Our aircraft boasts a 10 foot wing span with Leading Edge Extensions and Fowler style flaps, this type of aircraft can be flown so slow that standard aileron control is not very effective, for this reason we utilize spoilers, which are located on the top outer portions of the wing. They are very effective in low end control, also the top end is a pleasure, as the spoilers tend to drop and retreat the wing in an easy to control proverse turn, all with little or no input from the rudder.

~Stability - Imagine spinning a bicycle wheel about its axis, this in flight is simply amazing, because the rotors are in counter-rotation they provide lateral and longitudinal stability, this is because the rotors do not desire to work any harder than they have to, or "to seek the path of least resistance". They automatically respond to demand loads, in flight this effect provides the Quarter Master with the "on rails" quality that we feel is the main ingredient necessary for a truly gyro-stabilized platform.

~Vertical landings- In Principle, the Quarter Master is flown much like any aircraft, in that there is a need for airflow to provide lift, much like a helicopter in a deep auto-rotational landing, we set up for a landing by holding up elevator or until a" nose high" or" high angle of attack" is established, throttle is then used primarily to control the glide path right on down to a point where the excess momentum is flared by pulling the remaining up elevator and adding throttle, this produces a remarkable near zero roll out landing every time.

~Payload performance- The rotors also share the lifting duties, the additional lifting area provides the Quarter Master with a healthy increase in payload as compared to a standard aircraft design. At higher air speeds the rotors are allowed to de-load somewhat as the wing becomes more effective and a high cruise can be attained .

Our wing is a high utility design, in that, we have the best of both worlds, low end stability and a solid high end cruise. For the slow side of things we utilize leading edge Slats, which actually pump air over the spoilers and outer part of the wing at high angles of attack, allowing complete control even in the deepest of auto rotational landing. It is this low end performance that really brings out the best in the Quarter Master, this is because of the unique harmony between the wing at high angles of attack and the rotor system, as auto-gyros create lift because of the reaction of the air flow from below, this harmony allows the aircraft to virtually hang off the rotors in auto rotational landings, allowing operators confidence to enable them to land and take-off in some of the harshest of environments. ~

Quarter Master : The Platform

The Quarter Master is an attractive and seasoned performer, high time airframes and reliable equipment ensure that this platform will deliver, time and time again. Our Quarter Masters are hand built to exacting tolerances, each one comes serial numbered and is tracked in our " Part Smart" program. We deliver only complete and ready to fly aircraft, each one tuned and test flown before delivery. We also invite our clients to come and spend 7 days at our facility for some hands on experience and to "verse you in the art" so to speak. We hold a unique method of teaching our clients and we make sure you are comfortable in all areas, before you leave with your new investment .

Quarter Master on take off. Take a moment to download video file. 4.avi

Quarter Master STOL landing. Take a moment to download video file QM_landing.avi

* These durable aircraft's are easy to transport

* Removable wing, tail and rotors sections.

* Robust - they have been designed to work in our Canadian north.

* Fiberglass landing gear for the roughest of terrain.

* Quick change camera pods allows you to switch payloads in short order.

* Also all hand tools necessary for maintaining your aircraft.

* Custom colors are available.

* We can also custom build to suit your specific requirements.

The Quarter Master Matrix

Our Quarter Master is constructed by blending a variety of composite materials, including Kevlar and carbon fibers, this combination produces a robust and modular vehicle which is light weight and easy to maintain. When coupled with the latest in avionics and telemetry systems, they are the ultimate in stable platforms which yield premium " vibration free " aerial data.

These platforms are right at home when it comes to your photographic requirements, but their abilities go well beyond that, as their gentle nature provides the ultimate in stability and performance, they are also perfectly roled for the purposes of

Aerial photography: i.e. Land Management, Pollution Monitoring, Dry grasslands and dug out placement, Wet land enhancement, Community planning, Inventory of large facilities, Commercial Real Estate, Private Real Estate, News Information gathering, Environmental Hazardous/sensitive applications, Determining property disputes, Surveying large tracks of land, Irrigation management, many aspects of Forestry.

Aerial Advertising: Outdoor venues, Changeable banners, Toy drops, Night lights, Making a statement

Military and Police: Securing perimeters, Observing government buildings, Mine detection, First wave observation, Difficult to access terrain.

Search and rescue: allows a highly critical form of low level of observation including Infrared applications.

Coastal Harbor patrol and pollution monitoring,

Fishing and resource management.

Oil field pipeline monitoring, Limiting liability before and after construction,

Air quality testing/ monitoring, etc .

Infrared photography.

Broadcast quality Digital high "8" video.

Thermographic Imaging.

Down-wind gas monitoring.

~ Quarter Master Specifications.~

Wing span................................................................10 ' Ft.

Wing chord........................................................... 18 ''.

Length................................................................... 8ft 6".

Max payload.................................................... 6 lbs

Max air speed....................................................70 MPH

Stall speed.........Aircraft will technically not stall, just set's up for a higher rate of vertical decent.

Minimum forward flight speed ......................3 to 5 mph .

Gross Vehicle weight............................22 Lbs.

Take-off distance..............................................75 to 100 ft in zero winds

Rate of climb...................................................approx. 750 to 1000 feet per min.

Landing roll out distance...........................................................0 to 10 ft.in zero winds.

Type of fuel...........................Alcohol and castor oil mix plus 10 % nitro methane.

Fuel capacity...........................................................50cc.

Engine.............................................O.S Max 1.60. F.I rated at 3.3 h.p.

Flight Duration...................................................Approx. .45 min to hour.

Flight Radius........................................................Approx. 1 to 1.5 miles.

Wireless down-link transmitter and receiver....... http://www.wirelessvideocameras.com/

Auto-pilot system............................................B.T.A.......2 parameter with altitude lock.

Radio control............8 channel FutabaPcm comes with extra batteries and field chargers.

Servos ......................... heavy duty/4 scale servos are utilized for wing enhancement. Remote controlled leading edge extensions and fowler style flaps are used to enhance slow speed control and landings.

Rotors are fiberglass composite and cast as a single unit. Diameter is....36" while the rotor span is........ 8' 6

~ Included in our deluxe packages is the following equipment.

~ Starting and Fueling Station ~

~ Contains the following;

50 qt Marine Coleman Cooler. (Used As A Housing container for all the equipment required for Starting the and fueling of the blimp).

A 12 volt D.C Electric Fuel pump. (Mounted to the Dash board).

A Prolux Power panel. (Mounted to the Dash board).

1.2 volt D.C Quick Connect Battery charger and clip.( used to provide power to the engines for starting).

Digital Tack.( Used for maintaining engine RPM).

12 volt D.C Main Battery (5"x 7" Garden Tractor Style) with restraints. ( Provides the power for complete unit).

12 volt D.C High Torque Engine Starter with extension and rubber cup.( Used for turning the engine on safely).

Extra engine glow plugs.

Complete ball driver wrench set .

Fuel bottle (empty) with restraints. filter installed.

Radio enclosure with Futaba 8 Channel F.M. Computer Transmitter radio enclosed.

Glow plug connector with extensions.

Extra 7.2 volt battery. .

Magnetic Prop Balancer

9 volt battery for Tack.

Safety Glasses and Ear plugs.

Customs Electronics Futaba connectors .....Extras Male and Female.

~ Video Operations Station ~

Contains the following,

1- 100 Qt Coleman cooler. (Used to house all the equipment).

12 volt D.C " Nautilus marine Battery Automotive Style. (Provides the power for complete unit so as the operator may view what the onboard camera is viewing

Hanger 9 Double Vision- Field Charger. (Used to charge onboard batteries necessary for flight

Memorex- 9" Color Monitor. (For displaying actual airborne image).

300 Variable Amp Inverter (12 volt D.C to 110 A.C).

12 volt Solar powered trickle charger. (Provides power to keep main battery charged for all day operations.)

2 Wooden shelves ( laminated)

12 volt cigarette lighter.

7.2 volt Wall mount battery charger.

Circuit protected power bar

1 laminated wooden dash board. (Located inside of lid of cooler to mount chargers etc.)

Video Down-Link receiver C/w connector cables.( Used to receive airborne Video Signal).

1 laminated wood main battery partition.

Protec- A- 800 Battery tester /meter)= C/W test probes.

Wall mount 12 volt supply for Down–link receiver. ( Also required to receive airborne Video Signal)

Color Monitor Remote Controller.

12 volt Airborne Wireless "Down-Link Transmitter.( Component which actually sends video signal to ground)

Additional 12 volt jumper cables for video receiver.

Miniature Color Video Camera

Airborne Video Transmitter Battery pack c/w wire harness and switch.

~ Total cost for the basic package - $ 6,989.00 American Dollars.~

~ Total cost for the deluxe package - $13.989.00 American Dollars~

For prices or any other information, please contact : Steve at ratsinc@telusplanet.net .