IceBox 25
ICEBOX 25, the latest in a series of FIG (Coupe d'Hiver) models dating to 1970, borrows quite a bit from its predecessors, but also features some very current neo-tech tweaks. The airplane is smaller than most normal Coupes, so it punches up very strongly, thermals well, and is more than competitive. IceBox 25 was a winner in its first contest outing, racking up 550 of a possible 600 seconds in the San Diego Orbiteers' Coupe Festival under less-than-ideal conditions. Retained from previous iterations are the beloved "fishmouth" airfoils, quite likely unsurpassed for low drag, strength, and building ease; constant-chord wing with straight center panel (again, for strength and easy building); a moderately tall pylon provides safe, rapid trimming; and "locked in" surface adjustments provide reliable, confidence-enhancing performance.
