Royal Lancer
THIS MODEL is derived form my Candle in the Wind 1/2A design which was published in the April 1976 Model Aviation. The small (226 sq. in.) model is fine for 1/2A competition, but it usually is at a disadvantage in Class A (with .051 engine) when flown against its bigger brothers-particularly in flyoff situations. In designing the Royal Lancer, I wanted to experiment with the idea of matching engine power to airplane size. This principle seems to be ignored by many fliers today; as soon as a more powerful engine of a given displacement comes out, it is instantly bolted into the same size airplane as its predecessor. As a result, there are a number of airplanes at most contests which simply cannot handle their power plants, and they are erratic at best.
Candle In The Wind
THIS MODEL is an outgrowth of Don Chancey's "Canned Heat" Jetex design. Don and I were very impressed with the power-handling ability of our Jetex models and wished we could transfer that type of performance potential to a 1/2A design. We had both been flying (and having some good success with) the "Mini-Pearl" design. We liked its missile-like climb but felt there were times when the glide left a little to be desired. We also felt that there were more aesthetically appealing models around; a minor point to be sure, but one worth considering. So, I scaled up the Canned Heat to give a wing area of 225 sq. in.-roughly 10 sq. in. more than the Mini-Pearl. I hoped the extra area combined with a higher aspect ratio would insure better than average climb.
