Overview
The FMS 90MM SUPER SCORPION MAIN LANDING GEAR DOOR (FMSRA119O) is an essential replacement and upgrade component designed specifically for the FMS 90mm Super Scorpion electric ducted fan (EDF) aircraft. This main landing gear door is a critical part of the retractable landing gear system that allows your RC jet to achieve that authentic fighter jet appearance and aerodynamic performance. Whether you're an experienced RC pilot looking to maintain your Super Scorpion fleet or a dedicated enthusiast seeking to upgrade your aircraft's functionality, this genuine FMS component ensures perfect fitment and reliability. The Super Scorpion is renowned in the UK RC flying community for its impressive speed, scale appearance, and dynamic flight characteristics, making it an ideal choice for pilots who want high-performance EDF jet flying without the complexity and expense of larger aircraft.
This landing gear door component represents FMS's commitment to providing quality replacement parts that keep your RC aircraft in peak condition. The Super Scorpion platform has become increasingly popular amongst UK RC hobbyists because it delivers genuine jet-like performance in a manageable 90mm format. The main landing gear door is integral to the retractable landing gear system, which not only looks spectacular but also improves aerodynamic efficiency during powered flight. When your gear retracts, this door closes to maintain the sleek fuselage profile, reducing drag and allowing your Super Scorpion to achieve faster speeds and smoother flight characteristics.
FMS has engineered this component to integrate seamlessly with the main retractable landing gear system, ensuring that your Super Scorpion maintains its authentic appearance and performance characteristics. For RC pilots in the UK who are serious about their EDF jets, having access to genuine OEM replacement parts like this landing gear door is essential for maintaining your investment and ensuring consistent, reliable flight performance season after season.
Key Features
- Designed for 90mm Super Scorpion — This landing gear door is engineered specifically for the FMS 90mm Super Scorpion aircraft, guaranteeing perfect fitment and seamless integration with your existing airframe and retractable landing gear system without any modifications required.
- Compatible with Main E-Retract System — Works in harmony with the Main E-Retract landing gear system that is available for the 90mm Super Scorpion, enabling smooth and reliable automated gear retraction that keeps your aircraft looking and performing like an authentic miniature jet fighter.
- Authentic Scale Appearance — When the landing gear retracts and this door closes, it maintains the sleek, fighter-jet aesthetic that makes the Super Scorpion so visually impressive during flight, contributing to the immersive flying experience that pilots value.
- Improved Aerodynamic Performance — By closing over the landing gear bay during powered flight, this door reduces aerodynamic drag, allowing your Super Scorpion to achieve faster speeds and more efficient flight characteristics compared to flying with the gear exposed.
- Genuine FMS Component — As an original equipment manufacturer part, this landing gear door ensures you're using precisely engineered components that meet FMS's strict quality standards and are guaranteed to function correctly with your aircraft.
- Easy Installation — Designed for straightforward replacement and installation, allowing you to quickly restore your Super Scorpion to full functionality if damage occurs to the landing gear door or if you're upgrading an existing aircraft.
- Durable Construction — Built to withstand the stresses of repeated landing gear cycles and flight operations, ensuring long-term reliability throughout your RC flying season.
Technical Performance
The FMS 90mm Super Scorpion Main Landing Gear Door represents precision engineering designed for the demanding requirements of electric ducted fan (EDF) jet aircraft operation. This component is manufactured to work seamlessly with the main retractable landing gear system that FMS offers for the 90mm Scorpion platform, which operates on 8S lithium polymer battery systems using professional-grade brushless motors and electronic speed controllers. The 90mm Super Scorpion platform utilises a 12-blade ducted fan configuration driven by powerful brushless motors rated at 4075KV, delivering the thrust necessary for dynamic aerobatic and high-speed flight. The landing gear door closes precisely when the main E-Retract system retracts the landing gear, eliminating the aerodynamic penalty of exposed undercarriage during cruise and powered flight. The aircraft's fuselage is constructed with the precision and durability expected from FMS's engineering, and this landing gear door is manufactured to the same exacting standards, ensuring it integrates perfectly with all other airframe components. When combined with the standard Super Scorpion avionics suite, which includes Predator 13g digital metal gear servos, FMS Reflex V3 stable flight controllers, and 120A electronic speed controllers with EC5 connectors, this landing gear door system operates reliably across all flight regimes. The component's design ensures smooth, repeatable operation through hundreds of landing and take-off cycles, making it suitable for both weekend leisure flyers and more serious RC jet enthusiasts throughout the UK.
What's in the Box
- FMS 90mm Super Scorpion Main Landing Gear Door (FMSRA119O)
What You Need to Complete
- FMS 90mm Super Scorpion aircraft (or compatible airframe)
- Main E-Retract landing gear system for 90mm Scorpion or 90mm Avanti
- Servo for retractable gear system (Predator 13g digital metal gear servo recommended)
- Adhesive or fastening hardware suitable for attaching to fuselage (not included)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this landing gear door compatible with the 90mm Avanti as well as the Super Scorpion? — FMS manufactures this component specifically for the 90mm Super Scorpion, though the company also produces the 90mm Avanti aircraft platform. You should verify compatibility with your specific airframe model before purchasing, as landing gear doors are typically fuselage-specific components. If you have an Avanti, FMS produces a separate 90mm Avanti Front Landing Gear Door designed for that aircraft.
- What landing gear retract system works with this door? — This landing gear door is designed to work with the Main E-Retract system available for the 90mm Super Scorpion. This servo-driven retractable system allows you to electronically raise and lower the landing gear during flight, with this door closing automatically when the gear retracts. The system uses standard digital metal gear servos such as the Predator 13g servos that FMS includes in the Super Scorpion platform.
- Do I need any special tools to install this landing gear door? — Installation typically requires basic RC modelling tools including adhesives suitable for plastic airframe components or small fasteners. You should consult the FMS instruction manual for your specific Super Scorpion airframe for detailed installation procedures and recommended attachment methods.
- How does this landing gear door improve performance? — When closed during powered flight, this door creates a smooth fuselage profile over the landing gear bay, reducing aerodynamic drag. This allows your Super Scorpion to achieve higher speeds and better fuel efficiency compared to flying with the gear exposed. The aerodynamic benefit is particularly noticeable at high speeds and during sustained climbs.
- What if my landing gear door becomes damaged during flight? — The landing gear door can experience damage from hard landings or occasional hangar incidents. Having a replacement door like this ensures you can quickly restore your Super Scorpion to full operational capability without having to send the entire aircraft back for repair or waiting for special order parts.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — The 90mm Super Scorpion with retractable landing gear is generally recommended for intermediate to advanced RC pilots rather than complete beginners, as EDF jets require understanding of higher speeds and more responsive control inputs. However, if you already operate a Super Scorpion, this component is straightforward to install and maintain.
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- Model Number: FMSRA119O
- Product Type: Main Landing Gear Door for retractable landing gear system
- Aircraft Compatibility: FMS 90mm Super Scorpion
- Compatible Landing Gear System: Main E-Retract for 90mm Super Scorpion
- Construction: Precision-engineered plastic fuselage component
- Function: Closes over landing gear bay when retractable gear is deployed during powered flight
- Integration: Designed for seamless integration with FMS 90mm Super Scorpion airframe and retractable landing gear system
- Aerodynamic Benefit: Reduces drag when landing gear is retracted
- Recommended Servo System: Predator 13g digital metal gear servo (sold separately)
- Aircraft Power System: 8S lithium polymer battery system, 90mm 12-blade ducted fan, 4075KV brushless motor (not included)
- Installation: Straightforward component replacement suitable for experienced RC modellers
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