92 MODEL AVIATION
THROUGHOUT THE YEARS in which I have been involved with
model aviation I have observed a recurring situation. While flying my
airplanes, someone who has no aeromodeling experience will happen
along and get interested in what I am doing. He or she would like to
try flying, but I typically have an aircraft that would be unsuitable for
training.
I have often felt that it would be nice to have a model I could use to
let someone test the water—er, air. I simply have not wanted to invest
the time to build such an airplane.
Fortunately HobbyZone has released the perfect design for the
times when someone who has never flown an RC model wants to. The
Aeronca Champ is a true RTF that comes with everything, including a
2.4 GHz Spektrum DSM2-compatible transmitter. The aircraft spans
slightly more than 22 inches and uses foam construction.
Unlike many RTFs
of roughly this size
and weight (1.3
ounces), the Champ
has a terrific level of
power overhead.
That is important for
flying in conditions
other than dead calm
or indoors.
I verified that the
Aeronca would be a
great trainer while I
was at the annual
Small Model
Airplane Lovers’
League (SMALL) gathering. A nice young man named Tim Pakiz was
in attendance with his dad, John. At age 16 and with no RC
experience, Tim was a perfect candidate for testing my theory.
I asked him if he wanted to try the HobbyZone Champ, and he
jumped at the opportunity. We went through the basics in a brief
ground-school session, followed by a short demonstration flight. Then
I gave Tim the transmitter and he was off.
The wind was blowing at a level that would have grounded most
small, lightly loaded models. Tim quickly demonstrated that the
Champ was a capable little trainer. Although he tended to overcontrol a
bit, as do most new RC pilots, he flew the Champ nicely.
Even with the wind blowing the model around, he was able to fly
good circuits. It was important for the airplane to have more than
enough power to allow Tim to fly upwind and keep it in front of him.
If you are looking
for a great aircraft for
training new pilots, I
highly recommend
the HobbyZone
Aeronca Champ. It
will also fulfill your
needs if you want to
have fun in a tight
flying space. I have
flown it in a vacant
residential lot
between two houses
while a modest wind
was blowing, with no
problems.
Paul Bradley | bradleyp@Small-Field Flying ix.netcom.com
Also included in this column:
• SMALL goings-on
• Hughes racer on a diet
• Reduced-size 1950 Electron
• Big indoor gathering in the
Heartland
HobbyZone Aeronca Champ: a great trainer
Tim Pakiz, 16, holds the HobbyZone
Aeronca Champ at the SMALL gathering.
He proved that this model makes a great
trainer; instructors should have one handy.
Above: The 2010 SMALL fly-in was graced
with the likes of Tom Blakeney and his
beautiful scratch-built Beriev Be-200
electric-ducted-fan model. He constructed
it from an Internet three-view source.
Right: Richard Ng’s in-flight photo of
Thomas’s Beriev makes it look full scale.
Those GWS EDF-40 motors make it
scoot.
10sig3.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 8/20/10 12:59 PM Page 92
October 2010 93
Bob Selman had several prototypes at the SMALL 2010 gathering,
such as this sporty-looking Zipp. It uses the Spektrum AR6400
control system and a brushless motor.
Using only throttle control, John Krouse’s converted Al Lidberg
No-Cal Hughes racer is a fun indoor flyer. It is trimmed for a
circling flight.
Left: Bob did a good job of reproducing the
Electron. See the plans and construction
feature in the latest edition of RC Micro
World.
Above: The original Electron was one of
the first RC designs published (in the
December 1950 Flying Models) and used
only rudder for control. Bob Aberle’s
three-channel, reduced-size replica looks
nice in flight.
See the source listing at the end of the column for HobbyZone’s
contact information.
SMALL Happenings: One of the many things I love about attending
the SMALL gathering each year is the range of models. There are so
many fantastic aircraft that it is normally hard to flag one or two for
special mention. A design that caught my attention this year (as well as
that of other attendees) was Thomas Blakeney’s beautiful scratch-built
Russian Beriev Be-200.
This unique multifunction jet is capable of operating off of water or
land. It has been used as an airliner, for disaster relief, and as a fire
bomber. You are unlikely to see one at your next model gathering.
Thomas did a wonderful job of reproducing the Beriev as an electricducted-
fan model. It has a wingspan of slightly more than 39 inches and
a flying weight of 18 ounces. Power is from two GWS EDF-40 fan units
driven by Fegaio 25-turn brushless motors.
Color-and-markings are of the prototype full-scale Be-200.
Construction is all balsa and light plywood.
Thomas noted that he did not draw true plans; he made sketches
from a three-view that was sufficient to allow him to build the model.
The Beriev demonstrated great flying qualities during the SMALL
event. Extremely well done, Thomas.
The 2010 SMALL gathering was enhanced with two evenings of
indoor flying. This made it possible for early- and late-arriving attendees
to enjoy that aspect of the venue.
As in recent years, Bob Selman of BSD Micro RC and his fellow
travelers had a large fleet of indoor-compatible aircraft. I use the term
“indoor compatible,” because most of his airplanes are good for outdoor
flying as well as for indoor.
Bob had several prototypes for new kits. In a photo you will see him
holding the 18-inch-span Zipp.
Ken Spenser and George Harris designed the jaunty-looking sport
model. It flies extraordinarily well with an AP03-4000 brushless motor
10sig3.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 8/20/10 1:00 PM Page 93
in the nose turning a GWS 4530 propeller
energized by a single Li-Poly cell in the 110-
160 mAh size range. The receiver is a
Spektrum AR6400.
Other new BSD offerings are the Sharky,
Aero Bat, and two sizes of foam-based
versions of Joe Wagner’s Dakota. These
models span 16-20 inches and use Spektrum
AR6400 electronics.
See the source listing for Bob’s contact
information.
Hughes Racer on a Diet: Regular contributor
John Krouse likes to walk where others have
not tread. I appreciate the projects he has
shared with us throughout the life of this
column. He shows us what a person who
thinks innovatively is capable of producing.
You might recall the nice Hughes racer I
shared with you in the August column that
started life as a ParkZone Sukhoi. John has a
Hughes racer of his own; his was derived from
No-Cal plans that Al Lidberg developed.
“No-Cal” refers to profile models, as in no
calories. More specifically, they are rubberpowered
FF designs built to specifications that
the Flying Aces Club has established.
What makes John’s project unique is the
control setup. Or perhaps I should call it the
lack of control setup, at least by normal RC
standards. His converted Hughes racer uses
only throttle, with no flying-surface controls.
The model is trimmed for a circling flight,
and throttle is used to manage altitude. That
definitely simplifies the RC gear installation
and offers a bit more challenge to the pilot in
terms of keeping the airplane away from
obstacles that could shorten the flight.
Power for John’s skinny Hughes comes
from a direct-drive orange 7mm Super Slicks
motor driving a 2.5 x 1 GWS propeller. The
throttle function is handled by a Plantraco 900
MHz receiver powered with a 90 mAh Li-Poly
cell.
Thanks for sharing this interesting model
with us, John.
I have for you another model from Bob
Aberle’s time-warp shrinking machine. Flying
Models magazine published its first RC
construction article way back in the December
1950 issue. That design—the Electron—had
some appealing lines, by my standards.
Apparently Bob felt the same way; he
developed a nice 125-square-inch version of
that model. Something about an open cockpit,
pilot figure, and flowing lines makes me smile.
Bob’s miniaturized Electron is powered by
an E-flite Park 250 motor that gets its juice
from a two-cell, 800 mAh Li-Poly battery
pack. The airplane has a flying weight of 7
ounces, and its 6 x 3 propeller gives it a nice
performance envelope.
You can find Bob’s plans for this lovely
little design on the RC Micro World online
magazine. See the source listing for the Web
site address.
Big Event in the Heartland: An indoor fly-in is
scheduled for the weekend of November 12-14
in Wichita, Kansas. This is the third annual
Central Plains E-Fly Spectacular. It is held in a
big arena, so a wide range of models can be
flown.
Between flying, vendors, and
participants, this gathering is worth
considering. You can find more details on
the Clearview Field Web site. The address is
in the source listing.
I have run out of space for this edition. Now
that we are getting close to the traditional
building season, I hope to hear from you
regarding your projects. MA
Sources:
HobbyZone
(888) 953-9663
www.hobbyzone.com
Small Model Airplane Lovers’ League
www.oocities.com/capecanaveral/cockpit/
4521
BSD Micro RC
(417) 358-9521
www.bsdmicrorc.com
RC Micro World
www.cloud9rc.com
Flying Aces Club
www.aeroaces.com/flyingaces.htm
Clearview Field (Ken Stitt)
(316) 680-5239
(620) 456-2291
www.clearviewfield.com
Paul Bradley
10201 Scarletoak Dr.
Independence KY 41051
www.parmodels.com
Edition: Model Aviation - 2010/10
Page Numbers: 92,93,94
Edition: Model Aviation - 2010/10
Page Numbers: 92,93,94
92 MODEL AVIATION
THROUGHOUT THE YEARS in which I have been involved with
model aviation I have observed a recurring situation. While flying my
airplanes, someone who has no aeromodeling experience will happen
along and get interested in what I am doing. He or she would like to
try flying, but I typically have an aircraft that would be unsuitable for
training.
I have often felt that it would be nice to have a model I could use to
let someone test the water—er, air. I simply have not wanted to invest
the time to build such an airplane.
Fortunately HobbyZone has released the perfect design for the
times when someone who has never flown an RC model wants to. The
Aeronca Champ is a true RTF that comes with everything, including a
2.4 GHz Spektrum DSM2-compatible transmitter. The aircraft spans
slightly more than 22 inches and uses foam construction.
Unlike many RTFs
of roughly this size
and weight (1.3
ounces), the Champ
has a terrific level of
power overhead.
That is important for
flying in conditions
other than dead calm
or indoors.
I verified that the
Aeronca would be a
great trainer while I
was at the annual
Small Model
Airplane Lovers’
League (SMALL) gathering. A nice young man named Tim Pakiz was
in attendance with his dad, John. At age 16 and with no RC
experience, Tim was a perfect candidate for testing my theory.
I asked him if he wanted to try the HobbyZone Champ, and he
jumped at the opportunity. We went through the basics in a brief
ground-school session, followed by a short demonstration flight. Then
I gave Tim the transmitter and he was off.
The wind was blowing at a level that would have grounded most
small, lightly loaded models. Tim quickly demonstrated that the
Champ was a capable little trainer. Although he tended to overcontrol a
bit, as do most new RC pilots, he flew the Champ nicely.
Even with the wind blowing the model around, he was able to fly
good circuits. It was important for the airplane to have more than
enough power to allow Tim to fly upwind and keep it in front of him.
If you are looking
for a great aircraft for
training new pilots, I
highly recommend
the HobbyZone
Aeronca Champ. It
will also fulfill your
needs if you want to
have fun in a tight
flying space. I have
flown it in a vacant
residential lot
between two houses
while a modest wind
was blowing, with no
problems.
Paul Bradley | bradleyp@Small-Field Flying ix.netcom.com
Also included in this column:
• SMALL goings-on
• Hughes racer on a diet
• Reduced-size 1950 Electron
• Big indoor gathering in the
Heartland
HobbyZone Aeronca Champ: a great trainer
Tim Pakiz, 16, holds the HobbyZone
Aeronca Champ at the SMALL gathering.
He proved that this model makes a great
trainer; instructors should have one handy.
Above: The 2010 SMALL fly-in was graced
with the likes of Tom Blakeney and his
beautiful scratch-built Beriev Be-200
electric-ducted-fan model. He constructed
it from an Internet three-view source.
Right: Richard Ng’s in-flight photo of
Thomas’s Beriev makes it look full scale.
Those GWS EDF-40 motors make it
scoot.
10sig3.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 8/20/10 12:59 PM Page 92
October 2010 93
Bob Selman had several prototypes at the SMALL 2010 gathering,
such as this sporty-looking Zipp. It uses the Spektrum AR6400
control system and a brushless motor.
Using only throttle control, John Krouse’s converted Al Lidberg
No-Cal Hughes racer is a fun indoor flyer. It is trimmed for a
circling flight.
Left: Bob did a good job of reproducing the
Electron. See the plans and construction
feature in the latest edition of RC Micro
World.
Above: The original Electron was one of
the first RC designs published (in the
December 1950 Flying Models) and used
only rudder for control. Bob Aberle’s
three-channel, reduced-size replica looks
nice in flight.
See the source listing at the end of the column for HobbyZone’s
contact information.
SMALL Happenings: One of the many things I love about attending
the SMALL gathering each year is the range of models. There are so
many fantastic aircraft that it is normally hard to flag one or two for
special mention. A design that caught my attention this year (as well as
that of other attendees) was Thomas Blakeney’s beautiful scratch-built
Russian Beriev Be-200.
This unique multifunction jet is capable of operating off of water or
land. It has been used as an airliner, for disaster relief, and as a fire
bomber. You are unlikely to see one at your next model gathering.
Thomas did a wonderful job of reproducing the Beriev as an electricducted-
fan model. It has a wingspan of slightly more than 39 inches and
a flying weight of 18 ounces. Power is from two GWS EDF-40 fan units
driven by Fegaio 25-turn brushless motors.
Color-and-markings are of the prototype full-scale Be-200.
Construction is all balsa and light plywood.
Thomas noted that he did not draw true plans; he made sketches
from a three-view that was sufficient to allow him to build the model.
The Beriev demonstrated great flying qualities during the SMALL
event. Extremely well done, Thomas.
The 2010 SMALL gathering was enhanced with two evenings of
indoor flying. This made it possible for early- and late-arriving attendees
to enjoy that aspect of the venue.
As in recent years, Bob Selman of BSD Micro RC and his fellow
travelers had a large fleet of indoor-compatible aircraft. I use the term
“indoor compatible,” because most of his airplanes are good for outdoor
flying as well as for indoor.
Bob had several prototypes for new kits. In a photo you will see him
holding the 18-inch-span Zipp.
Ken Spenser and George Harris designed the jaunty-looking sport
model. It flies extraordinarily well with an AP03-4000 brushless motor
10sig3.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 8/20/10 1:00 PM Page 93
in the nose turning a GWS 4530 propeller
energized by a single Li-Poly cell in the 110-
160 mAh size range. The receiver is a
Spektrum AR6400.
Other new BSD offerings are the Sharky,
Aero Bat, and two sizes of foam-based
versions of Joe Wagner’s Dakota. These
models span 16-20 inches and use Spektrum
AR6400 electronics.
See the source listing for Bob’s contact
information.
Hughes Racer on a Diet: Regular contributor
John Krouse likes to walk where others have
not tread. I appreciate the projects he has
shared with us throughout the life of this
column. He shows us what a person who
thinks innovatively is capable of producing.
You might recall the nice Hughes racer I
shared with you in the August column that
started life as a ParkZone Sukhoi. John has a
Hughes racer of his own; his was derived from
No-Cal plans that Al Lidberg developed.
“No-Cal” refers to profile models, as in no
calories. More specifically, they are rubberpowered
FF designs built to specifications that
the Flying Aces Club has established.
What makes John’s project unique is the
control setup. Or perhaps I should call it the
lack of control setup, at least by normal RC
standards. His converted Hughes racer uses
only throttle, with no flying-surface controls.
The model is trimmed for a circling flight,
and throttle is used to manage altitude. That
definitely simplifies the RC gear installation
and offers a bit more challenge to the pilot in
terms of keeping the airplane away from
obstacles that could shorten the flight.
Power for John’s skinny Hughes comes
from a direct-drive orange 7mm Super Slicks
motor driving a 2.5 x 1 GWS propeller. The
throttle function is handled by a Plantraco 900
MHz receiver powered with a 90 mAh Li-Poly
cell.
Thanks for sharing this interesting model
with us, John.
I have for you another model from Bob
Aberle’s time-warp shrinking machine. Flying
Models magazine published its first RC
construction article way back in the December
1950 issue. That design—the Electron—had
some appealing lines, by my standards.
Apparently Bob felt the same way; he
developed a nice 125-square-inch version of
that model. Something about an open cockpit,
pilot figure, and flowing lines makes me smile.
Bob’s miniaturized Electron is powered by
an E-flite Park 250 motor that gets its juice
from a two-cell, 800 mAh Li-Poly battery
pack. The airplane has a flying weight of 7
ounces, and its 6 x 3 propeller gives it a nice
performance envelope.
You can find Bob’s plans for this lovely
little design on the RC Micro World online
magazine. See the source listing for the Web
site address.
Big Event in the Heartland: An indoor fly-in is
scheduled for the weekend of November 12-14
in Wichita, Kansas. This is the third annual
Central Plains E-Fly Spectacular. It is held in a
big arena, so a wide range of models can be
flown.
Between flying, vendors, and
participants, this gathering is worth
considering. You can find more details on
the Clearview Field Web site. The address is
in the source listing.
I have run out of space for this edition. Now
that we are getting close to the traditional
building season, I hope to hear from you
regarding your projects. MA
Sources:
HobbyZone
(888) 953-9663
www.hobbyzone.com
Small Model Airplane Lovers’ League
www.oocities.com/capecanaveral/cockpit/
4521
BSD Micro RC
(417) 358-9521
www.bsdmicrorc.com
RC Micro World
www.cloud9rc.com
Flying Aces Club
www.aeroaces.com/flyingaces.htm
Clearview Field (Ken Stitt)
(316) 680-5239
(620) 456-2291
www.clearviewfield.com
Paul Bradley
10201 Scarletoak Dr.
Independence KY 41051
www.parmodels.com
Edition: Model Aviation - 2010/10
Page Numbers: 92,93,94
92 MODEL AVIATION
THROUGHOUT THE YEARS in which I have been involved with
model aviation I have observed a recurring situation. While flying my
airplanes, someone who has no aeromodeling experience will happen
along and get interested in what I am doing. He or she would like to
try flying, but I typically have an aircraft that would be unsuitable for
training.
I have often felt that it would be nice to have a model I could use to
let someone test the water—er, air. I simply have not wanted to invest
the time to build such an airplane.
Fortunately HobbyZone has released the perfect design for the
times when someone who has never flown an RC model wants to. The
Aeronca Champ is a true RTF that comes with everything, including a
2.4 GHz Spektrum DSM2-compatible transmitter. The aircraft spans
slightly more than 22 inches and uses foam construction.
Unlike many RTFs
of roughly this size
and weight (1.3
ounces), the Champ
has a terrific level of
power overhead.
That is important for
flying in conditions
other than dead calm
or indoors.
I verified that the
Aeronca would be a
great trainer while I
was at the annual
Small Model
Airplane Lovers’
League (SMALL) gathering. A nice young man named Tim Pakiz was
in attendance with his dad, John. At age 16 and with no RC
experience, Tim was a perfect candidate for testing my theory.
I asked him if he wanted to try the HobbyZone Champ, and he
jumped at the opportunity. We went through the basics in a brief
ground-school session, followed by a short demonstration flight. Then
I gave Tim the transmitter and he was off.
The wind was blowing at a level that would have grounded most
small, lightly loaded models. Tim quickly demonstrated that the
Champ was a capable little trainer. Although he tended to overcontrol a
bit, as do most new RC pilots, he flew the Champ nicely.
Even with the wind blowing the model around, he was able to fly
good circuits. It was important for the airplane to have more than
enough power to allow Tim to fly upwind and keep it in front of him.
If you are looking
for a great aircraft for
training new pilots, I
highly recommend
the HobbyZone
Aeronca Champ. It
will also fulfill your
needs if you want to
have fun in a tight
flying space. I have
flown it in a vacant
residential lot
between two houses
while a modest wind
was blowing, with no
problems.
Paul Bradley | bradleyp@Small-Field Flying ix.netcom.com
Also included in this column:
• SMALL goings-on
• Hughes racer on a diet
• Reduced-size 1950 Electron
• Big indoor gathering in the
Heartland
HobbyZone Aeronca Champ: a great trainer
Tim Pakiz, 16, holds the HobbyZone
Aeronca Champ at the SMALL gathering.
He proved that this model makes a great
trainer; instructors should have one handy.
Above: The 2010 SMALL fly-in was graced
with the likes of Tom Blakeney and his
beautiful scratch-built Beriev Be-200
electric-ducted-fan model. He constructed
it from an Internet three-view source.
Right: Richard Ng’s in-flight photo of
Thomas’s Beriev makes it look full scale.
Those GWS EDF-40 motors make it
scoot.
10sig3.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 8/20/10 12:59 PM Page 92
October 2010 93
Bob Selman had several prototypes at the SMALL 2010 gathering,
such as this sporty-looking Zipp. It uses the Spektrum AR6400
control system and a brushless motor.
Using only throttle control, John Krouse’s converted Al Lidberg
No-Cal Hughes racer is a fun indoor flyer. It is trimmed for a
circling flight.
Left: Bob did a good job of reproducing the
Electron. See the plans and construction
feature in the latest edition of RC Micro
World.
Above: The original Electron was one of
the first RC designs published (in the
December 1950 Flying Models) and used
only rudder for control. Bob Aberle’s
three-channel, reduced-size replica looks
nice in flight.
See the source listing at the end of the column for HobbyZone’s
contact information.
SMALL Happenings: One of the many things I love about attending
the SMALL gathering each year is the range of models. There are so
many fantastic aircraft that it is normally hard to flag one or two for
special mention. A design that caught my attention this year (as well as
that of other attendees) was Thomas Blakeney’s beautiful scratch-built
Russian Beriev Be-200.
This unique multifunction jet is capable of operating off of water or
land. It has been used as an airliner, for disaster relief, and as a fire
bomber. You are unlikely to see one at your next model gathering.
Thomas did a wonderful job of reproducing the Beriev as an electricducted-
fan model. It has a wingspan of slightly more than 39 inches and
a flying weight of 18 ounces. Power is from two GWS EDF-40 fan units
driven by Fegaio 25-turn brushless motors.
Color-and-markings are of the prototype full-scale Be-200.
Construction is all balsa and light plywood.
Thomas noted that he did not draw true plans; he made sketches
from a three-view that was sufficient to allow him to build the model.
The Beriev demonstrated great flying qualities during the SMALL
event. Extremely well done, Thomas.
The 2010 SMALL gathering was enhanced with two evenings of
indoor flying. This made it possible for early- and late-arriving attendees
to enjoy that aspect of the venue.
As in recent years, Bob Selman of BSD Micro RC and his fellow
travelers had a large fleet of indoor-compatible aircraft. I use the term
“indoor compatible,” because most of his airplanes are good for outdoor
flying as well as for indoor.
Bob had several prototypes for new kits. In a photo you will see him
holding the 18-inch-span Zipp.
Ken Spenser and George Harris designed the jaunty-looking sport
model. It flies extraordinarily well with an AP03-4000 brushless motor
10sig3.QXD_00MSTRPG.QXD 8/20/10 1:00 PM Page 93
in the nose turning a GWS 4530 propeller
energized by a single Li-Poly cell in the 110-
160 mAh size range. The receiver is a
Spektrum AR6400.
Other new BSD offerings are the Sharky,
Aero Bat, and two sizes of foam-based
versions of Joe Wagner’s Dakota. These
models span 16-20 inches and use Spektrum
AR6400 electronics.
See the source listing for Bob’s contact
information.
Hughes Racer on a Diet: Regular contributor
John Krouse likes to walk where others have
not tread. I appreciate the projects he has
shared with us throughout the life of this
column. He shows us what a person who
thinks innovatively is capable of producing.
You might recall the nice Hughes racer I
shared with you in the August column that
started life as a ParkZone Sukhoi. John has a
Hughes racer of his own; his was derived from
No-Cal plans that Al Lidberg developed.
“No-Cal” refers to profile models, as in no
calories. More specifically, they are rubberpowered
FF designs built to specifications that
the Flying Aces Club has established.
What makes John’s project unique is the
control setup. Or perhaps I should call it the
lack of control setup, at least by normal RC
standards. His converted Hughes racer uses
only throttle, with no flying-surface controls.
The model is trimmed for a circling flight,
and throttle is used to manage altitude. That
definitely simplifies the RC gear installation
and offers a bit more challenge to the pilot in
terms of keeping the airplane away from
obstacles that could shorten the flight.
Power for John’s skinny Hughes comes
from a direct-drive orange 7mm Super Slicks
motor driving a 2.5 x 1 GWS propeller. The
throttle function is handled by a Plantraco 900
MHz receiver powered with a 90 mAh Li-Poly
cell.
Thanks for sharing this interesting model
with us, John.
I have for you another model from Bob
Aberle’s time-warp shrinking machine. Flying
Models magazine published its first RC
construction article way back in the December
1950 issue. That design—the Electron—had
some appealing lines, by my standards.
Apparently Bob felt the same way; he
developed a nice 125-square-inch version of
that model. Something about an open cockpit,
pilot figure, and flowing lines makes me smile.
Bob’s miniaturized Electron is powered by
an E-flite Park 250 motor that gets its juice
from a two-cell, 800 mAh Li-Poly battery
pack. The airplane has a flying weight of 7
ounces, and its 6 x 3 propeller gives it a nice
performance envelope.
You can find Bob’s plans for this lovely
little design on the RC Micro World online
magazine. See the source listing for the Web
site address.
Big Event in the Heartland: An indoor fly-in is
scheduled for the weekend of November 12-14
in Wichita, Kansas. This is the third annual
Central Plains E-Fly Spectacular. It is held in a
big arena, so a wide range of models can be
flown.
Between flying, vendors, and
participants, this gathering is worth
considering. You can find more details on
the Clearview Field Web site. The address is
in the source listing.
I have run out of space for this edition. Now
that we are getting close to the traditional
building season, I hope to hear from you
regarding your projects. MA
Sources:
HobbyZone
(888) 953-9663
www.hobbyzone.com
Small Model Airplane Lovers’ League
www.oocities.com/capecanaveral/cockpit/
4521
BSD Micro RC
(417) 358-9521
www.bsdmicrorc.com
RC Micro World
www.cloud9rc.com
Flying Aces Club
www.aeroaces.com/flyingaces.htm
Clearview Field (Ken Stitt)
(316) 680-5239
(620) 456-2291
www.clearviewfield.com
Paul Bradley
10201 Scarletoak Dr.
Independence KY 41051
www.parmodels.com