Gil Morris

PROBABLY the least explored but potentially the most rewarding area of Free Flight Gas is the combination of lightweight models matched to the power of Schnuerle-ported engines. This challenging area forces us to use the best in flight character and structural strength. A-B-C Toothpicks was designed with that in mind. This model is an enlarged version of the 1/2A Toothpicks (published in the June 1979 Model Aviation) but with the wingspan and tail moment arm stretched. The longer wingspan and fuselage produces sweeping power turns, instead of sharp angular ones, and this permits greater engine power without sensitive trim adjustments. A-B-C Toothpicks is the most spirited and easy-to-fly plane I have ever had.