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Description:The near-hover capabilities of this design by aerodynamics expert Andy Lennon makes it perfect for STOL experiments. The many innovations in this balsa-and-ply craft make it both a learning experience and a truly enjoyable project.
Additional Information: WS: 61 in.; L: 45.5 in.; Area: 643 sq. in.; Engine .40; 5 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:This cabin wing trainer has an inner structure of balsa and an outer cover of foam board, giving this Ed Kudirka design ultralight wing loading and a cost lower than those of comparable balsa structures.
Additional Information: WS: 79 in.; L: 53 in.; Engine: .45; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description: Turbine-powered sport flyer!

Designed by Dick Sarpolus, the Discovery Jet is a simple and inexpensive turbine-powered sport flyer. It is capable of basic aerobatics, but it is intended to be a starting point for modelers who want to get into turbine-powered flight. The model has foam-core wing and tail surfaces and a plywood, lite-ply and balsa fuselage construction. It has fixed landing gear, but retracts can be added.
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• Type: Turbine-powered sport aerobatic model
• Wingspan: 82 in.
• Wing Area: 1,370 sq. in.
• Weight: 19 to 20 lb.
• Wing Loading: 34 oz./sq. ft. (at 20 lb.)
• Length: 75 in.
• Engine Req'd: 13 lb.-thrust turbine engine
• Radio req'd: 5-channel (ailerons,elevator, flaps, rudder, throttle); retracts optional
• Engine used: SimJet 1200 AES
• Difficulty Level: 2
• Sheets: 2

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Description:Andy Lennon's impressive STOL design uses flaps, leading-edge slats, spoilers and a variable-pitch propeller. This built-up wooden construction will certainly increase your understanding of high-lift devices and control-surface functions. WS: 60.5 in.;
Additional Information: L: 45in; engine: .45; 6 channels, 2 sheets.
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Description:Designed by Laddie Mikulasko, the Aquastar Seaplane uses a pusher engine and is intended for intermediate builders/fliers. Constructed of balsa and lite-ply, the 4 channel model is easy to build and fly, and it can be flown from land or water. Plans
Additional Information: include a complete list of parts. WS: 70 in.; L: 59 in.; engine: .45 to .60 2-stroke glow.
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Description:Designed by Vance Mosher, the Westland Wyvern is an unusual scale project for someone interested in a smaller model. The wing is of conventional construction.
Additional Information: The model is made with traditional balsa and ply. The plan set includes scale 3-view drawings. WS:36 in.;L: 34in.; engine: .15 2stroke; sheets: 3
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Description:An incredible aerobatic performer that gave rise to a full-scale plane of the same name, Floyd Manly's Ultimate Bipe is easy to fly yet capable of doing all that you ask of it. It's favored by many top
Additional Information: aerobatics competitors. The plan is suitable for "high-level" intermediate builders. WS: 51 in.; L: 49.5 in.; power: .45 to .74ci; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description: An IMAA-legal biplane with looks and performance

Designed by John Simmance, the Solaris is an IMAA-legal biplane and uses traditional balsa and plywood construction. The plan is CAD-drawn, and many parts are self-aligning. The plan is highly detailed, and a construction jig is shown to help you position and solder the cabane-strut wires together.
Additional Information:

• Type: biplane
• Wingspan: 61 in.
• Lenght: 55.5 in.
• Wing Area: 1,282 sq. in.
• Weight: 11 lbs.
• Wing Loading: 19.75 oz./sq. ft.
• Engine Required: .90 2-stroke to 1.20 4-stroke
• Engine Used: YS .91 4-stroke
• Radio Required: 4-channels (rudder, elevator, aileron, throttle)
• Difficulty Level: 2
• Sheets: 4

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Description: A .25-size British fighter-bomber

Designed by Vance Masher, the Fairey Firefly is a 1/10-scale model of a WW II and Korean War-era British naval fighter-bomber that served aboard aircraft carriers. It uses traditional light-weight balsa and plywood construction, and the plans feature detailed illustrations for the scale flap mechanism used on the full-size aircraft.
Additional Information:

• Type: 1/10-scale fighter-bomber
• Wingspan: 49.5 in.
• Wing Area: 481 sq. in.
• Weight: 4.75 lb.
• Wing Loading: 22.75 oz/sq. ft.
• Engine Req'd: .25 to .40 glow or electric
• Engine Used: O.S. .25
• Radio Req'd: 5 to 6 channels (rudder, ailerons, flaps, retracts, elevator and throttle)
• Difficulty Level: 3
• Sheets: 3

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Description:This contest-winning design of Phil Kraft's full-scale airplane won the first contest it entered. The package includes engineering drawings of the full-scale airplane for documentation. Buils up as a pattern plane out of balsa, foam and ply.
Additional Information: WS: 60 in.; L: 48.5 in.; Engine: .60 to 1.20; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:Originally designed for the T.O.C. 1978 Prototype Aerobatic program in Las Vegas, this Ed Keck design remains a nifty sport/scale/pattern airplane for 1990. The airplane is large but easy to build with conventional materials.
Additional Information: WS: 74 in.; L: 63 in.; Engine: .90 to 1.20; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:Designed by Bud Roane, these fabulous scale plans for the famous WW I fighter feature scale-based construction with conventional materials. Plane has outstanding flight characteristics. WS: 49 in.; L: 39 in.; engine: .45 to .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:Designed by David Johnson, the Siemens Schuckert D-III is a seldom modeled WW 1 fighter that is a dream to fly. Using tradional balsa and plywood construction, the model has an under-cambered airfoil, four ailerons and a fully sheeted circular fuselage that looks great stained. The model has won several scale contests and earned David an invitation to the 2002 Top Gun Scale Invitational in Lakeland, FL.
Additional Information:

• Name: Siemens Schuckert D-III
• Type: 1/4-scale WW 1 fighter biplane
• Wingspan: 81.5 in. top, 74 in. bottom
• Wing Area: 1,911.56 sq. in. (8.27 sq. ft.)
• Length: 55 in.
• Weight: 15 to 18 lb. (15.5 lb. prototype)
• Wing Loading: 29.02 to 34.80 oz./sq. ft.
• Engine Range: 25 to 40cc 2-stroke, or 1.20 to 1.50 4-stroke
• Engine Used: Brison 40cc
• Radio Required: 4 channels (rudder, aileron, throttle, elevator)
• Prop Used: homemade 4-blade

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Description:An exciting standoff scale in the traditional Zlin/Chipmunk style. Advanced construction of traditional materials in a design by Andrew Uminski. WS: 70 in.; L: 54 in.; Engine .60 to 1.20; 5 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:The Mohawk Pinto is an unusual 1920s, twin-cockpit, American light plane, and it makes an excellent scale project. Designed by Phillip S. Kent, this IMAA-legal model uses traditional balsa-and-plywood construction
Additional Information: techniques. The tail feathers are built using the core method. The finished model is strong and lightweight and very easy to fly - a good first-time competition scale project. WS: 86 in.; L: 58 in.; engine: .65 - .90 4-stroke.; 3 sheets.
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Description:This _-scale ultralight is an unusual design by Floyd Manly whose sedate slow-flying characteristics make for stress-free flights. WS: 75 in.; L: 45 in.; Area: 940.5 sq. in.; Engine: OS .70 4-stroke; 2 sheets.
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Description:This classic biplane is a builders project and a fliers dream. Design by Dick Graham features extensive built-up balsa construction. WS: 55 in.; L: 45 in.; Engine: .60 to .80; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:A magnificent scale biplane of the famous aerobatic machine. Flight capability is outstanding with smooth, precise maneuvers. Design by
Additional Information: Dennis Tapsfield involves extensive construction of conventional materials. WS: 57 in.; L: 49.5 in.; engine: .61 to .90 2-stroke or .91 to 1.20 4-stroke; 2 sheets.
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Description:A gorgeous R/C scale project that operates from land or water. Advanced construction features built-up surfaces and
Additional Information: a planked hull. Designed by Chester Babb. WS: 72 in.; L: 46.5 in.; engine: (2) .45; 5 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description: The first aircraft built by the Granville brothers!

Designed by Gee Bee expert Henry Haffke, this 1/6-scale model is a faithful reproduction of the Model-A biplane-the first aircraft built by the Granville brothers. The model has traditional balsa-and-plywood construction and is simple and strong.
Additional Information:

• Type: 1/6-scale
• Wingspan: 60 in. (top)
• Length: 40.75 in.
• Wing Area: 945 sq. in.
• Weight: 8 lb.
• Engine used: Enya .60 2-stroke
• Radio req'd: 4-channel (aileron, elevator, throttle and rudder)
• Radio used: Futaba
• Prop used: Top Flite 12x6
• Difficulty Level: 2
• Sheets: 1

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Description:This nicely detailed biplane combines scale appearance with aerobatic performance. The Don Prentice design is easy to build with either a built-up format or foam wings.
Additional Information: WS: 45 in.; L: 43 in.; Engine: .60 to 1.20; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:R/C scale at its best! Bill King design features sturdy, all-balsa, built-up construction for very stable flight characteristics. WS: 68 in.; L: 34 in.; Engine: .45 to .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:This modeling favorite is presented in 3/4-inch-to-1-foot scale and features all-wood conventional construction. Although it isn't very difficult to build, this Dave Ramsey
Additional Information: design requires intermediate building and flying skills. WS: 75.25 in.; L: 63 in.; area: 503 sq. in.; engine: (2) .25; 5 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:Get into the biplane craze with this great-flying scale model designed by Floyd Manly. At 1/5 scale, it's easy to transport, and the construction is straightforward
Additional Information: for fast building. This biplane will get a lot of attention at your flying field. WS: 48.5 in.; area: 707 sq. in.; engine: .40 to .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:This design by Ken Marsh features fairly complex, all built-up construction and has outstanding flight characteristics. WS: 56 in.; L: 40 in.; engine: .60; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:Stan Rutz's 1/12 sport-scale float sesquiplane can lift off still water in dead air, and its one-piece construction keeps
Additional Information: its interior dry - even if it's overturned! For proficient builders. WS: 65 in.; L: 42.5 in.; engine: .20 to .26 FS; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:An excellent scale R/C of a popular home-built aircraft that flies well and looks great. Andrew Zoph designed, it features balsa-and-ply construction. WS: 74 in.; L: 55 in.; Engine: .60 to 1.20; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description: Famous WWI German parasol fighter!

Designed by David Johnson, the 1/4-scale Fokker E.V. parasol fighter is easy to build and flies like an advanced trainer. Traditional balsa, spruce and plywood construction.

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Description: IMAA-legal Golden Age race

Designed by Dick Allen, this 26-percent-scale Miles Sparrowhawk uses conventional built-up balsa and plywood construction throughout. Foam is used to form the fiberglass engine cowl and the wing fillets, and they are formed directly on the model's structure. The Sparrowhawk is very aerobatic and is legal for both IMAC and IMAA giant-scale events.
Additional Information:

• Type: Golden Age Racer
• Scale: 26 percent
• Wingspan: 88 in.
• Length: 74 in.
• Wing Area: 1,440 sq. in.
• Weight: 20 lb.
• Wing Loading: 32 oz/sq. ft.
• Engine Used: Zenoah G-62
• Engine Req'd: .25 to .40 glow or electric
• Radio Req'd: 4 channels (rudder, ailerons, elevator and throttle)
• Prop Used: Zinger 22x8
• Difficulty Level: 3
• Sheets: 3

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Description:A perfect example of Hal deBolt's "formula for success" in electric models with aerodynamic capability! This electric airplane features a lightweight structure built with traditional materials and typical methods. It has a wing loading of only 12.3 oz
Additional Information: per square foot! WS: 52 in.; L: 37.5 in.; Area: 496 sq. in.; Power: Astro 25; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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Description:This great turn-around design by Tom Miller features a very sturdy and light airframe in balsa and plywood. WS: 70 in.; L: 63 in.; Area: 841 sq. in.; Engine: 1.20 4-stroke; 4 channels; 2 sheets.
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