Katana MX Testimonials

I wasn’t prepared for how unbelievavbly stable, smooth, FLOATY, and precise the KMX is.. It really feels heaps different to the bandit.. SOOOOO much more of the big plane feel. I’ve only tried the 15×8 so far, and it’s great.. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the awesome 6s power train, but it felt perfectly suited and appropriate for the plane.. everything feels right about it.. very powerful and smooth.. it’s got a kind of low down power. i was expecting crazy high rpm or an intensitysort of like the bandit on 4s, but it’s got a lower down power kind of feel.. very very nice.. yet another example of the iPAs setup being so ‘integrated’ with the airfame.. it really is noticeable

I tested it on the bench last night and was drawing about 44A making 1002W if i remember right, with the nanotech 2200 6s 25c, and 1051W, 46A with the dualsky 35C 6s 2200.. man so efficient, should get a good 7 mins flight time for a good hard run.

anyway, I am COMPLETELY happy with this plane.. it is the BEST!! I’ve been flying the new 3dHS 40″ epp full-fuse edge 540 for the last month and been loving it, very agile and well-behaved.. but I think I’ll be putting it aside for this one.. it was like flying in slow motion today in the KMX at first!  

rock solid upright harriers, hover and TR.. and that’s with the 15×8!! can’t wait to try the 16×6. and man this plane slows almost to a stop in high alpha.. rolling harriers look great with those huge wings rolling around rhythmically .

this is simple the best plane by far I’ve ever flown, apart from my addy x and bandit too of course 

Finished assembling my KMX “iPas Power” kit at 3am and flew the maiden this morning.
Perfect weather… couldn’t be better.
Wow. I have a new favourite. On my first pair of lipos she was a little tail heavy but got it perfect by my third flight.
KE passes are amazing. Fast, slow at high alpha makes no difference… she just tracks dead straight.

I chose to not install the VG’s from the bling kit, just to get a feel for the plane without any aerodynamic aids. The plane flies amazing as is so I can’t wait for next weekend when I have all the CF VG’s installed.

This is an amazing airframe. Thank you Shaun, this one is a definite keeper 

This model has a fantastically wide flight envelope; capable of flying perfect lines and also able to be an amazing 3D machine, yet carries plenty of momentum into high energy manoeuvres too.

The KMX also exhibits great manners; able to slow to crawl with no tendency to drop a wing.

Like all PA models, It is quick and easy to assemble and can be enjoyed by intermediate and advanced pilots alike.

It’s the perfect plane. I love it.

Malcolm Stiles

everyone on the field was so amazed about the nice flight characteristics of this beauty

There were two main things that struck me. Firstly the power! Or rather power to weight as the lightweight PA construction really makes a difference. The other thing was the amazing precision. I have a 48″ EF Edge 540 and that is very good at precision stuff and was the most precise plane I had by a mile when I got it. Until I got the Sebart Miss Wind pattern plane, that is, which is in another league as you would expect. I flew the Sebart and the KMX back to back on Saturday, and in the still conditions I swear there is very little in it for precision. I suspect the Sebart would win on a windier day, but even so to come anywhere near a pattern ship for precision is a remarkable achievement for something that is so 3D capable as well. The PA team did an amazing job.

 Cheers
 Robert Jeeves

the kmx is it for me though.. the ultimate airplane!!

Thanks again!!
 
THE GROUND IS THE LIMIT !!

Fu$&@/ing PERFECT !!!!!!!

First flight, absolutely flawless.. Second flight adjusted rudder expo to 46, shifted CG back a hair with the batts, and added 8% throttle boost thru the throttle curve.. And every one cheered.. Thank you again for all of your help.. I’m speechless!

Warmest regards,

Cheryl called me to verify this is what I wanted (it was not) she helped me get this order right and answered all of my questions and needs in such a courteous and professional manner, I felt this letter was in order!   Not only do you sell the best model aircraft on the planet, you also have top notch employees and support crew like Cheryl !

Keep up the Good work,

in a timely, accurate fashion as you did.

This tells me that PA understands the value of good customer service. I will

definitely purchase my next aerobatics aircraft from PA.

Cheers,

Sincerely

Tim Parrish

2 weeks back I got to maiden it in a super strong cross wind that was gusting – it made for an uncomfortable maiden. Only had two sort of scary flights and I didnt want to risk it anymore. Too much beauty and hard work. I didnt get any real feel for it except that it was super light in the air. So I’ve been waiting for some calmer conditions,,,,

Then I was flying last Sunday, I had a few planes with me and the wind calmed right down later in the afternoon. So I screwed in the wings, loaded in a couple of 3s packs and took to the skies. Holy Sh*t – what a plane, easily the most precise and responsive and yet easiest to fly plane I’ve ever taken to the skies with.

My first KE was so perfect and the plane just seemd to be locked in place, it didn’t move an inch for 100 metres – it felt like if I let go of the Tx it would just keep on flying a KE to the horizon! (oh BTW, don’t try that).

And then it just got better and better…. man this is one well engineered plane.

I know all you guys know this, but I just needed to tell someone, my wife doesn’t give a rats, I just get the…. “oh that’s nice honey I’m glad you enjoyed it”.

Now all I need is the 70″ version!!

Cheers

To everyone PA team – Thanks!

Best regards,

Btw the KMX is just the best and most precise plane I’ve ever flown – just awesome. 

Even in those winds, the KMX comes out of maneuvers on point so startlingly precise it was like a telepathic link. I became aware that I was unaware of my thumbs on the sticks. Things like vert snaps to hover, hammerheads, etc. draw themselves.  High alpha horsing felt like I was cheating the laws of physics.

All other planes would fight and wallow in such wind, but the KMX was linked solid and fun.  

I suspect some of our club members will be your future customers.

Thnx for the KMX, and your support.

I now try to decide which PA plane is next…

Thanks Cheryl!

Today I had another “Precision Day”.  Another amazing maiden and what I can tell is going to be a love affair with my new plane.  After 25 years of building and flying about every kind of plane, I have now again topped them all.  Two weeks ago, My new Ultimate AMR (my son and I both have one)  surpassed my wildest expectations and I though it would be tough to beat.  The Ultimate now has over 50 flights and the Katana has two.  What strikes me the most is that in all of the materials you hand out, your sales process at the Toledo Weak Signal Show, and your manuals tell a story of “precision” that almost seems to good to be true.  Well….you have another believer and promoter.  I would love to help you in any way I can to promote the planes in my area.  A few of our local hobby stores have yet to discover what the true value in your planes really is.   Nothing I have ever flown compares in any way to these two great machines.  I am going to stop with the praise right now because I will start to sound like a paid spokes person(Just a RC Pilot from Canton, Ohio)……..please feel free to add my comments to any materials or your website.  You simply deserve this praise.  My new Katana took off and needed one click of elevator trim and flew absolutely perfect…..I see why it was named Aerobat of The Year by Model Airplane News.

A special thanks to Cheryl Widner…she has been amazing to deal with and has taken great care of me…….

A special thanks to Shaun for working with your team to demand that these planes surpass anything I have ever flown…..it must take enormous amounts of research and work to create such wonderful machines…..

Shaun..now that my planes are “proven precision” I do have a few helpful suggestions if you would like to call me and discuss.

My hats off to all of you…….

Scott Waite

Ralph

I’m really looking forward to flying this one (Extra Mx). my Bandit is three years old and going strong. Katana MX two years old and perfect, Addiction X flawless, AMR two years old and stunning, Addiction 3D beautiful. They all run as good as they did the day I got them, all get polished weekly and look brand new after hundreds of flights. I can’t say enough about these planes and your design. At this point I have six of your planes. I don’t have another manufacture’s plane. I just love the effortless reliability of your airplanes. 

Warmest regards

Lawrence