F6F HELLCAT

Wing Mfg. has now released their 1/8 scale replica of this famous warbird. Their design team has combined state-of-the art, rugged airframe construction, along with scale realism and exceptional flight performance. The model features "A" frame balsa sheet fuselage, rigid foam core wings and tail with balsa sheet, full scale control surfaces, inner and outer functioning flaps, scale rear rotating landing gear installation and fully cowed engine. Deluxe kit includes: Two full size plan sheets, step-by-step construction manual, precision-cut foam wing and tail cores, detailed canopy, heavy-duty cowl, laser cut formers and bulkheads, extensive hardware package, full color decal sheet, molded scale engine face, partial cockpit with instrument panel and all necessary sheeting to finish the entire airframe. From its outset, the Hellcat was designed for good handling throughout the speed range. Aerobatic and dog fight maneuvers are performed easily with exceptional recovery response. There is no tip stall tendency with this bird, so now those impressive flaps down, spot carrier landings can be done with ease. THE KIT This precision complete kit is designed to classic scale realism. The popular size of this plane gives it very reasonable wing loading for smooth flying. It has a roomy airframe to accommodate options like retracts, smoke, etc. TEST PILOT NOTES: "A discriminating flyer's delight. This bird does everything in the book including those carrier landings."

**Specifications** (as tested)
Wing Span	61"
Length	44"
Wing Area	671 sq. in.
Dry Weight	8 -10 lbs.
Stab Area	169 sq. in.
Airfoil	Semi-symmetrical
Scale	1-3/8" = 1'
Engine Size:	Two stroke .60 - .90 Four stroke .60 - 1.20
# of Channels	6-7

Construction Information

Wings

Foam core with balsa sheeting

Fuselage

Foam, plywood and balsa sheeting

Tail

Foam core stab and fin with balsa sheeting

Flaps

Full with details on plans

Landing Gear

Fixed (retracts optional details on plans)

Building Time

Frame up - 10 Hrs

Finish - 40 Hrs. average

Building Experience

Intermediate/Advanced

**Pro Kit Contents**
Arcofoam wing cores, stab & fin cores
Foam fuselage sections
Laser cut aircraft plywood
Diecut lite ply, and complete balsa package
Clear canopy with framework detail
Formed three piece radial cowl section
Formed misc. detailed parts
Full color decal sheet
Hinges, Extensive hardware package
Two full size plan sheets w/descriptive details
Working with foam guide sheet
Retract guide sheet

**Test Pilot's Performance Report**

(As tested with .90 engine and 7 channel radio)
Take off	Slight engine torque to left
Top speed	100 MPH
Landing speed w/Flaps	26 MPH
Straight out flight stability	Excellent
Roll rate	Snappy
Loop stability	Big loops no problem
Inverted flight	Excellent
Control response	Positive
Landing approach	Grooves in well
Flare out	Excellent
Landing	Lands on a postage stamp
Flying experience recommended	Advanced