Specifications
(as tested)
| Wing Span |
54" |
| Length |
43" |
| Wing Area |
540 sq.in. |
| Dry Weight |
4.9 lbs. |
| Stab Area |
99 sq. in. |
| Airfoil |
Fully-symmetrical |
| Scale |
1 3/8" = 1' |
| Engine
Size: |
Two
stroke .25 - .50 |
| # of
Channels |
4-6 |
|
Construction
Information
| Wings |
Foam core with
Tigerskin or Balsa sheeting. |
| Fuselage |
Box frame with balsa
construction |
| Landing
Gear |
Fixed (retracts
optional) |
| Tail |
Flat 3/16" balsa |
| Building
Time |
| Frame
up - 4 Hrs |
| Finish
- 26 Hrs. average |
|
| Building
Experience |
Intermediate |
|
Short Kit
Contents
| Arcofoam
wing cores |
| Detailed
clear canopy |
| Molded
high-impact cowling |
| Landing
gear straps, blocks & screws |
| Plywood
firewall |
| Hinges,
horns, engine mount |
| One set of
detailed plans w/step by step instructions |
| Bill of
materials for wood needed to build the complete airframe |
| Working
with foam guide sheet |
| Retract
guide sheet |
|
Test Pilot's Performance Report
(As tested with .40 engine and 4 ch.
radio)
| Take off |
Excellent w/little
right rudder correction |
| Top speed |
85 MPH |
| Landing
speed |
28 MPH |
| Straight
out flight stability |
Excellent |
| Roll rate |
Excellent |
| Loop
stability |
Good - does large
loops easily |
| Inverted
flight |
Excellent w/little
elevator correction |
| Control
response |
Very positive |
| Landing
approach |
Low sink rate with
good control feel |
| Flare out |
Holds flare out well |
| Landing |
Good on grass field |
| Flying
experience recommended |
Intermediate |
|
Replacements
& Options
| #SK-702-B
Wing core |
#SK-702-E
Hi-Impact cowling |
| #SK-702-C
Plans |
#SK-702-F
Cannon blisters |
| #SK-702-D
Molded canopy |
#SK702-G
Cowl Blisters |
| #SP-540
Insignia Sheet |
#RT-104
Retracts |
| #SK71-W
Wood Pack (all balsa, plywood, hardwood to construct model) |
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