[dmcquinn]

I designed and built this simple fun-fly plane as my winter project. Finished today and not flown yet. It is pretty straight-forward, except for the fuselage where I wanted to try something different. I used a diamond section (foam) covered with balsa (like a sailplane wing). It is quite strong, yet light.

Specs:

Length: 46 inches (1168 mm)
Span: 41 inches (1041 mm)
Weight: 3 lb, 6 ounces (1531 grams)
Chord: 17 inches (432 mm)
WingArea: 700 sq.in (.45 sq. meters)
WingLoad: 11 oz/sq. ft (3400 gm / sq.meter)
Fuse Area: 320 Sq. in (.206 sq meters)
Servos: 4 (3 standard, 1 mini)
Channels: 4
Engine: OS .46 LA
Tank: 4 oz