156 MODEL AVIATION
THE UBIQUITOUS Ugly Stik spawned a
whole generation of similar models, all of
which had one thing in common: a “can-do”
attitude. These utilitarian aircraft seemed
adaptable to almost any type of RC flying,
from training to aerobatics to special
applications such as fun-fly events and even
float-flying. This month’s set of plans is for
such a model.
Designed by Dale Singleton to accept
.40- to .45-size glow engines, the 49-inchwingspan
Kandu built up to a 5.25-pound
flying weight. Its construction is
straightforward and simple, with a sheetbalsa
box fuselage and sheet-balsa tail
surfaces. The constant-chord wing features a
symmetrical airfoil and can be built flat on a
bench. It doesn’t get any more effortless!
In keeping with this issue’s theme, why
not fit a Kandu with floats? It would be the
perfect first floatplane project.
Plans for this model, which was the
subject of a November 2001 MA
construction article, are set 919, available
from the AMA Plans Service for $14. See
page 199 for ordering details.
This design “Kandu” what you need! MA
AMA Plans Service Showcase
A sport model with a “can-do” attitude!
Edition: Model Aviation - 2008/07
Page Numbers: 156