PLANE OF THE MONTH

March, 2003

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Model Review

Built By:  Bob Boudreau           

Name:  Somethin' Extra    

Aircraft Type:   Fun Fly 

Mfg. By:  Sig 

Retail Price:   79.99

Available From:   H&H Hobbies 

Wingspan:  51.5 in 

Total Wing Area:  614 sq in

Fuselage Length:  48.25 in

Stab. Span:  19.75

Suggested Engine size:  40-46

Rec. Fuel Tank Size:   8 oz 

Rec. Number of Channels:  4 channels and  5 servos

Basic Materials Used in Construction

Fuselage:   Balsa and Light Ply 

Wing:   Balsa and Light Ply 

Tail Surfaces:   Balsa 

Building instructions on plans sheets:   2 Sheets of plans very well laid out and clear.

Instruction manual:   26 pages, everything clear and a few building tips thrown in.

Construction photos:     All kinds  All kinds    

Radio Used:   Futaba 6xas 

Engine Used:   Supertigre 51  

Tank Size Used:    Dubro 8 oz Tank

Weight ready to fly:  Advertised 4.25 - 5 lbs

Wing Loading:

We liked the:   whole thing.

We didn't like:  I'm not too fond of CA hinges, so I used Robart hinge points. Also I cannot understand why manufactures use Bolts for axles, so I used Dubro axles. 

Comments:  The Plane was very easy to put together and all the wood is laser cut. There was no sanding or cutting to make parts fit. I did change out some of the hardware. Otherwise, Excellent kit.