The CARF UltraLightning’s fuselage is a very strong hand laid up structure, air intakes glued and blended in. 20% more air intake surface area than in the Classic Lightning let even the strongest engines breath freely. Two formers are readily installed to hold the engine and to align the intakes properly.

The removable nose cone (3 internal bolts) and the removable fin (1 knurled nut) makes transport and storage easy. However, the UltraLightning, due to its swept back wings, thus uncritical CG position, does not necessarily hold any batteries in the nose cone, so the nose cone removal is really optional, but quick and easy.

A giant hatch on the bottom with a safe 6-point fixture allows easy access to engine, ducting, thrust tube and fuel tanks. Therefore no further hatch is on the top side of the fuselage to prevail the clean, slick and tidy looks.

The large canopy acts as the RC access from the top. A horizontal RC board keeps all components in place, both electronics for the engine and radio equipment. There is plenty of room for your installation, which also allows all kinds of varations, whatever you prefer. The canopy is held in place with one single bolt.