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A 42in span swept wing
design for 2/5 function
control system. Zippy is
fully aerobatic, capable
of the full FAI schedule.
Construction is quite
conventional and
straightforward, model
is fast with 20 cu.in
(3.5cc) motor, but has
good slow speed
character. Star Rating:
***Designer: Sean
Bannister
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Name: HarmonyModel Type:
Sports AerobaticDesigned
By: Peter MillerWingspan:
42"Fuselage Length:
35"Wing Area: 330
sq. in.All Up-Weight:
46ozWing Loading: 20oz /
sq. ft.Functions Servos:
Aileron(1), Elevator
(1), Rudder (1),
Throttle (1)Rec'd
engine. 20-.25 cu.in
two-stroke A few flights
later, the engineseemed
to be gaining some power,
whereupon I was really
able todemonstrate what a
handy littlemodel th is
is, fly ing inverted,
performing some passable
squareloops and tidy
vertical flick rolls.
Andin the depths of
winter, of course,
thefact that the Harmony
is a little modelis a
real advantage, as I can
fit herinto even my tiny
car in one piece!
Iheartily suggest you
build your ownHarmony,
and if you fit a. 25 you
'llhave an aerobat that
looks terrific andis
capable of doing the
book. Article in June
2010 RCM&E
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Designer: Hanno
PrettnerStar Rating:
****Wingspan:
1588mmEngine Size:
0.60R/C Functions:
6Maestro Hanno Prettner's
F.A.I aerobatic design in
1981 Acapulco World
Championships winning
form. Model is the very
latest in a long line of
carefully developed
competition aerobatic
designs.
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First Appeared in: RCM&E
December 2009 IssueName:
Ultimate 20-300Model
type: 3D / sport
aerobatDesigned by: Dave
RoydsWingspan: 39”
(991mm)Fuselage length:
47” (1194mm)Wing area:
4.3sq. ft. (0.4 sq.
m)All-up weight: 35 -
50oz (1 - 1.4kg)Wing
loading: 8 - 11oz / sq.
ft. (2.4 - 3.3kg / sq.
m)Functions (servos):
Rudder (1); elevator (1);
aileron (2); throttle
(via ESC);Rec’d motor:
Hacker A30-16M / Tornado
4240Not content with the
performance of his
full-size Pitts Special,
Canadian Aerobatic
Champion Gordon Price
decided to modify it like
no other. Such was the
interest for his bespoke
Pitts components, Gordon
went into production and
the Ultimate Aircraft
Company was born. As his
product line expanded the
next logical step was to
produce a complete
airframe, and his
diminutive 10-100 bipe
hit the market. Following
the success of the little
home-built, Gordon
returned his sights to
the aerobatic scene and
produced a series of high
performance aircraft,
culminating in the fl
agship 300hp,
Lycomingpowered muscle
bipe - the Ultimate.
Despite the Ultimate
gaining in popularity and
the order book fi lling
up, the company hit
diffi culties, forcing
its doors to be closed
less than a decade after
it all began.WILD BLUE
Although the day of the
maiden dawned with a
beautiful blue sky,
previous days of
torrential rain had
turned the runway into a
mud bath. Not wanting the
risk a nose-over so early
in the day, I decided to
bite the bullet and go
for a hand-launch.
Gripping the top wing and
with a gentle underarm
push, the Ultimate eased
skyward. After a few test
circuits to adjust the
trims, it was time to
see what she could do.
Throttling up into wind
and pulling back on the
elevator soon had the
Ultimate climbing
vertically - gaining a
little height and kicking
the rudder and elevator
over produces a very
scale spin; adding a
little opposite aileron
levels the wings and
reduces the rate of
descent as she pulls into
a controlled, fl at
spin. Releasing the
sticks and dipping the
nose pulls her straight
out without any
over-rotation or control
surface stall. Very nice.
Although not designed as
an out-and-out 3D
machine, she’ll still
handle the basic staple
manoeuvres with relative
ease. Prop-hanging and
torque rolling requires
very little in the way of
corrective input, whilst
walls, harriers and
elevators are effortless
with minimal signs of
wing-rock. Knife-edge and
hesitation rolls require
a few degrees of top
rudder to keep the nose
up at low speed, but as
speed increases the large
side area of the fuselage
keeps it tracking on the
straight and level. Slow
speed manners are quite
exemplary; inducing a
stall merely slows her to
a crawl followed by a
gradual, controlled
descent, needing only a
blip of the throttle to
return to fl ying speed.
Subsequent to the initial
fl ights with the Hacker
16M, substituting the
motor for the Tornado
4240 defi nitely upped
the Ultimate’s
aerobatic performance;
while she’s never going
to be rocket ship, the
difference in
acceleration and vertical
punch-out were defi
nitely noticeable.
Article in December 2010
RCM&E
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Designer: Andy
NichollsStar
Rating:Wingspan: 1778mm
Engine Size: 0.60 R/C
Functions: 6This 70in
span up to the minute
aerobatic design came 2nd
in the 1990 BMFA National
Championship and has
notched up an impressive
record of victories both
at home and abroad.
Conventionally
constructed balsa
fuselage and foam wing
surfaces.
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Jitterbug is an 'easy to
build' low-wing
trainer/aerobat designed
by RCM&E's Alex
Whittaker. It's ideal for
first time builders and
featured (with build
photos) in the April 2011
issue of RCM&E. To see
extra build photos and
builders notes left by
other Jitterbug builders
just visit:
www.modelflying.co.uk and
see the the RCM&E plan
builders forum section.
Name: JitterbugModel
type: Sports
aerobatDesigned by: Alex
WhittakerWingspan:
62”Fuselage length:
43”Wing area: 651 sq.
in.All-up weight: 6.5
lbsWing loading: 23 oz /
sq. ft.Functions
(servos): Aileron (2);
elevator (1); rudder (1);
throttle (1)Rec’d
engine. 46 -. 60
two-stroke. 53 -. 60
four-strokeRec’d
powertrain: Turnigy
C5055-600 motor;
4s3200mAh Li-Po; 80A ESC
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Design by Peter
MillerStar
Rating:UnratedDust Off
that building board,
Stock-Up On Balsa, And
Prepare For PETER
MILLER’S Take On
Shoestring, The Classic
American Racer. Bootlace
has more than a hint of
the Shoestring’s racing
character and really does
look the part,
especially when airborne.
Bootlace has the lines of
a racer and an aerobatic
performance to match some
of the best sport models
around.Name:
BootlaceDesigned by:
Peter MillerAircraft
type: Sports
aerobaticFuselage length:
45''Wingspan: 56''Wing
area: 510 sq. in.All-up
weight: 5 lbs.Wing
loading: 23 oz / sq.
ft.Rec’d engine range.
40 -. 46 two-stroke, . 52
-. 58 four-strokeRec’d
no. channels: FourControl
functions: Aileron,
elevator, rudder
andthrottle Article
featured in January 2004
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Designer: Hanno
PrettnerStar Rating:
***Wingspan: 1625mm
Engine Size: 0.60 R/C
Functions: 71977 Word R/C
Aerobatics champs winner.
This outstanding 64in
span model represents the
finest in its category.
Developed from a long
line of specialist
aerobtatic designs.
Features in-vogue
anhedral tail, and
retracting undercarriage.
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Design by Nigel
HawesWingspan: 43 in.In
flight the Whizza is
amazing! with a speed
range from walking pace
to ballistic and a range
of set-ups from docile to
complete lunatic,
there'll be a version to
suit all! This versatile
little Aeroplane that
will perform all the
stock manoeuvres and a
few more to boot. As a
follow on trainer it will
take you to 'B'
certificate and
beyond!Article featured
in April 2006 RCM&EFor
kit build on this product
by RCM&E Magazine please
click on the logo below.
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Designer: Frank Van Den
BergStar Rating:
**Wingspan: 1397mm Engine
Size: 0.60 R/C Functions:
4So you want to oush
holes in the sky? This is
the model to do it with.
Vertigo is built light
and designed to give a
sizzling performance,
especially the vertical
manoeuvres.
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Slimmed down semi-scale
version of the famous
Zlinn Akrobat machine
spanning 62in. (1575mm).
Both conventional and
foam core type wings
shown on the plan.
Fuselage structure also
fairly simple. Motors
6.5-10cc, 4 functions.
Star Rating: **Designer:
E Herbert
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Name: StormDesigned By:
John RutterAircraft Type:
Pattern ShipWingspan:
47"Wing Chord:
11.5" (root)-7"
(Tip)Wing Area: 446 sq.
inAll-Up-Weight:
36-46ozWing Loading:
11.6oz-15oz/sq.ft.Rec'd
No Channels: 4-5Rec'd
Engine Range. 20-.30 cu.
in. two-stroke Featured
in April 2001 RCM&E
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Name: Bugly UggerAircraft
Type: Fun-Fly/3DDesigned
By: Mike LeeWingspan: 1,
360mm (53 1/2")Wing
chord(max): 424mm (16
1/2") including
flaperonFuselage Length:
1, 280mm (50
1/2")Rec'd engine.
46-.53 two-strokeControl
functions: Aileron,
Elevator, rudder,
throttle Article featured
in July 2004 RCM&E
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Name: CapicheDesigned by:
Malcolm CorbinAircraft
Type: Aerobatic
SportsterWingspan:
44"Wing Chord:
9" at root, 6"
at topWing area: 2.4
sq.ft.All-Up-Weight:40
oz.Wing loading: 16-18
oz. per sq.ft.Fuselage
Length: 35" (spinner
to rudder)Rec'd no.
Channels: 4Engine range.
15-.25 two-strokespeed
600 raceFuel Tank:
4ozBattery Pack: 7-8 cell
1700-2000 mAhC of G:
85mmFeatured in September
2000 RCM&E
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Name: Messy-WolfAircraft
Type: Cartoon
ScaleDesigned By: Peter
MillerWingspan:
45"Wing Chord:
10"Wing Area: 450
sq. in. (nominal)Wing
Loading: 19.2oz/sq.ftWing
Section: NACA 2412Tail
Area: 94 sq. in.Weight:
3lb 12ozPower. 20-.25
two-stroke, . 26-.30 four
strokeControl Functions:
Ailerons, elevator,
rudder, throttle
Featured in May 2001
RCM&E
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Name: CAP 21Model Type:
Semi-Scale
AerobatDesigned By: Peter
MillerWingspan:
53"Fuselage Length:
42"Wing Area: 477
sq.in.All-Up Weight: 4 lb
3 ozWing Loading:
20oz/sq.ft.Control
Functions: Aileron,
Elevator, Throttle,
RudderRec'd No Channels.
25-.32 two-strokeArticle
Featured in RCM&E August
2007
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Name: Limit EXModel Type:
Aerobatic Slope
SoarerDesigned by: Julian
BeckettWingspan:
18"Fuselage Length:
19 1/2All-Up Weight: 8ozC
of G: 55mm from root
l.e.Rec'd No.Channels:
TwoControl Functions:
aileron and Elevator
Featured in October 2004
RCM&E
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Name: Miss LizzyModel
Type: Semi-Scale Sports
AerobaticDesigned By:
Peter MillerWingspan:
51" (1372mm)Length:
37" (940mm)Wing
Area: 3.4 sq.ft
(0.3sq.m)All- Up Weight:
4lb 1 oz (1.8kg)Wing
Loading: 19oz/sq. ft.
(5.8kg/sq.m)Rec'd
engine. 25 to. 32 cu.in.
two-strokesRadio:
Four-FunctionC Of G: 25%
chord (back from
l.e)Control Functions:
Aileron, Elevator,
Rudder, ThrottleControl
Deflections: Aileron ±
1/2"
(12.7mm)Elevator ±
5/8" (16.0mm)Rudder
± 1" (25.4mm)
Featured in September
2005 RCM&E
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Name: Toot SweetDesigned
By Peter MillerModel
Type: Sports aerobatic
BiplaneLength:
39"Wingspan:
36"Wing area: 657
sq.
in.All-Up-Weight:66ozWing-Loading:
14.5oz/sq.ftRec'd engine
range. 35-.40 two
stroke.40-.48 four
strokeRec'd No. Of
Channels: Four-Ailerons,
elevator, rudder,
throttleFor kit build on
this product by RCM&E
Magazine please click on
the logo below.
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Name: ME109Designed by:
Tony NijhuisAircraft
Type: Electric Semi-Scale
Fun-FightersWingspan:30"Wing
area: 160sq.in.C of G:
60-65mm from l.e.Weight
18ozWing Loading:
16oz/sq.ft.Fuselage
Length: 24"Power:
Permax 400
electricBattery: 8 cell
AR Featured in August
2002 RCM&E
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First Appeared in: RCM&E
May 2009 IssueName: Stunt
Monkey Modeltype: 3D
electricDesigned by:
Julian BeckettWingspan:
35” (889mm)Wing area:
2.18sq. ft. (0.2 sq.
m)All-up weight: 5.2oz
(148g)Wing loading: 2.5oz
/ sq. ft.Functions
(servos): Ailerons (1);
elevator (1); rudder (1);
throttle (via
ESC).Rec’d powertrain:
AXI 2204/54; 8 - 10 amp
ESC; 8 x 3.8” prop; 400
- 600mAh 2s Li-Po Stunk
MonkeyOur first indoor
meeting of the season was
an annoyingly quiet one
for me this year, as a
rummage through the pile
of tatty foamies in my
workshop yielded not a
single toy in fl ying
condition. It was no use
- I’d have to build a
new ‘un, but what? The
criteria had to be fairly
simple. A model of 30 -
35” (760 - 890mm) span,
powered by a 2s Li-Po of
around 400mAh and a
brushless outrunner.
Three 5g servos on
aileron, elevator and
rudder, carbon bracing
and pushrods, and
weighing in the region of
5oz (140g). Not exactly
rocket science in leccy
model terms these days,
but still very relevant
for anyone who enjoys
indoor aerobatic
aircraft. Nothing really
took my fancy
commercially, with a
long list of ‘been
there, done that’
airframes, leaving me
with little option but to
put pen to paper. After a
few pleasant evenings
sketching ideas out on
sheets of A4, I
transferred the design
via my scanner to Adobe
Illustrator where I could
scale it up or down,
stretch it, squash it
and fi nally redraw it
accurately,
incorporating the slots
and tabs that would be
needed to glue it all
together. In this regard
I have to take my hat off
to the work of Tim Hart
at the Foamy Factory, as
I could fi nd no better
way of jointing the
fuselage than his
slot-and-tab method.Up
close and personal.
Positioning for the hand
catch. Absolutely de
rigueur for indoor
one-upmanship. Mind that
prop though, it gives a
healthy nip!
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Design by John
EdmundsStar
Rating:Aircraft Type: F3A
pattern
aerobaticWingspan: 70
inWing Chord:
15.1/4"Wing Area:
868
sq.inAerofoil:SymmetricalDihedral:
Formed by wing section
taper-1" at each
tipFuselage Length:
64.1/4"Tailplane
Span: 28"Tailplane
Area: 217 sq.inTailplane
Section: SymmetricalFin
Height:
10.1/2"Engine:0.61
cu. in. 2-St.Fuel Tank:
12 ozRec.No.Channels:
5Control Functions:
Aileron, elevator,
throttle, rudder,
retractsCool Change will
enable you to fly a full
aerobatic schedule with
the ease and precision
that you would expect
from an out and out
pattern model.
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First Appeared in: RCM&E
November 2009 Issue Name:
Colomban Luciole Model
type: Scale
home-builtDesigned by:
Peter MillerWingspan:
60”Fuselage length:
431/4”Wing area: 348
sq. in.All-up weight:
64ozWing loading: 261/2oz
/ sq. ft.Functions
(servos): Rudder (1);
elevator (1); throttle
(1); aileron (2); flap
(2)Rec’d engine. 18 -.
21 two-stroke, or
possibly a good. 15 for
flying in light winds.
FAST AND FRUGALThe first
thing that strikes you
about the Luciole is the
very high aspect ratio of
the wing: with a span of
221/2ft but a chord of
just 26in, the wing
looks like a ruler. Most
of the trailing edge is
taken up with very large
fl aps, but the wingspan
means that the small
ailerons out at the tips
have plenty of leverage!
Between them, the flaps
and ailerons take up
almost a third of the
chord, but the tail does
better still since it has
all-fl ying surfaces. The
construction of the MC30
would look very familiar
to most model aircraft
builders, with spars,
foam ribs, leading edge
sheeting, cap strips and
a fuselage with ply
sides, a ply bottom and
a stringered turtle deck.
However, the lightness
of this construction,
when coupled with the
Briggs and Stratton 650cc
OHV V-twin engine,
allows the Luciole to
cruise at 105mph while
sipping just five litres
of fuel every hour. With
an endurance of five
hours you can do some
serious travelling in
this aircraft. Richard
suggested that I build a
model of the Luciole but
I took one look at the
three views and said,
“No thanks!” That
wing just didn’t look
suitable for the size of
model that I’d build. A
couple of evenings later,
however, I made a few
calculations and realised
that it would be
possible. Article in
November 2009 RCM&E
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Design by: Peter
MillerAircraft Type:
Sports AerobaticWingspan:
52inFuselage Length: 44
1/2"Wing Area: 624
sq.inWeight: 100ozWing
Loading: 23oz/sq.ftRec'd
Power. 52-.60 cu.in.
four stroke. 40-.50
cu.in. two-strokeEngine
Used: RCV 58
four-strokeRec'd no.
Channels: Rudder,
Elevator, Ailerons,
Throttle, Optional
Retracts Featured in July
2003 RCM&E
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Design by Mike KeayStar
Rating:Designed to
satisfy the needs of the
up-and-coming 3D flyer,
the appearence and
construction of this
model are completely
different from RCM&E's
published efforts. The
wings are conventional in
construction, with a
deep semi-symmetrical
section and a blunt
leading edge.Whether
pioliting the more
smooth-flying 58"
wingspan version or the
clipped 52"
"hooligan",
Basic 3D will satisfy
both tyro and aerobatic
pilots alike.The 3D is a
true all-round
aerobat.Model Type:
Advanced Aerobatic
TrainerWingspan: 52"
or 58 "Fuselage
Length: 50"Wing
Area: 4.8 sq.ftAll-up
weight 4 1/2 lbs- 5lbWing
Loading 15-16 1/2
oz/sq.ftEngine: 0.40-0.53
cu.in 2-St or equivalent
four strokeRadio: Four
FunctionC of G:
VariableControl Functions
Aileron, elevator,
rudder, throttle Article
featured in March 2006
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A quick-build
50in.(1270mm) span fully
aerobatic sports stunter.
Ideal model for those
small fields with rough
surfaces, as main wheels
are positioned well in
front of the CG to avoid
'nose overs'.
Symmmetrical wing section
for smooth flying, and
tail wheel steering if
required. Suits the
popular. 19-25cu.in range
of motor (3.25-4.2cc).
Star Rating: ***Designer:
Christopher Havers
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Wolfgang Matt's 79 World
R/C Championship winning
Arrow design developed
over many years of World
Championship competition
experience. This design
features enclosed tuned
pipe muffler installation
and airbrake/flaps
system. Flies FAI
schedule perfectly. Span
63in, . 60 engine, 4-7
channel R/C. Star Rating
****Designer: Wolfgang
Matt
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RC897 Flea FliTwo-thirds
size (39in.span) version
of Phil Kraft's World
Champs winner original.
Ideally suits today's
innovative lightweight
R/C systems. 19cu.in.
power. 66% Scale of MK. 3
KWIK-FLISpan: 38.
3/4"Wing Area: 270
Sq. In.Weight: 2.1/
2-2.3/ 4lbs.Star Rating:
**Designer: Phil KraftNB:
1 Sheet Plan
Availability: In Stock
£4.95
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