IMAA-legal P-47 Thunderbolt
Builder and pilot
Glenn Baker ([email protected]) sent this photo of builder and pilot Harold Staats ([email protected]) with his Top Flite Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.
Features
The International Miniature Aircraft Association (IMAA)-legal giant-scale airplane is intended for intermediate to advanced fliers. Features include:
- Fiberglass cowl
- Retractable landing gear
- Dual servo control on both flaps and ailerons
- Radial engine replica
- Cockpit kit
Where he flies
Harold flies his P-47 at the Greater Southwest Aero Modelers club field in Fort Worth, Texas. The airplane has also flown at Warbirds Over the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Components and equipment
- Engine: Zenoah G-62
- Landing gear: Robart Manufacturing retracts
- Radio: Futaba 12-channel
Glenn noted that Harold recommends this model for anyone who is just getting started flying warbirds.
Photographic details
The image was shot with a Sony SLT-A55V at 24 mm focal length, Aperture Priority mode, f/8, 1/320 second, ISO 200.
Submit your photo
Email your high-resolution "Viewfinder" photo and a short note telling the airplane or helicopter story to [email protected].
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
