PLANE OF THE MONTH

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Enya 1.20 4 Stroke

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 Dave's Aileron Differential

Model Review

 

Built By:     David Hoffman

 

 

Name: Citabria Pro

Aircraft Type: Parasol Monoplane

Mfg. By: Balsa USA

 

Retail Price: Mfg. Sug . $149.00

Available From: Balsa USA direct or H & H Hobbies

Wingspan: 80 in.

Total Wing Area: 1120 sq. in.

Fuselage Length: 54.5 in.

Stab. Span: 32 in.

Mfg. Rec. Engine Range : .60-. 90 2 stroke, .90-1.20 4 stroke

Rec. Fuel Tank Size: 12-14 oz.

Rec. Number of Channels: 4

 

Basic Materials Used in Construction

Fuselage: balsa, Plywood, Aerospan & Econokote covering

Wing:  Balsa, plywood

Tail Surfaces: Balsa

Building instructions on plans sheets: Some detail notes

Instruction manual: A very good 33 page manual

Construction photos: yes 136 photos

Radio Used: Futaba computer PCM radio

Engine Used: Enya 1.20 4 stroke

Tank Size Used: 16 oz.

Weight ready to fly: 11.5 lbs.

Wing Loading: 23.7 Oz. Per Square foot

We liked the: Die cut and jig cut parts are high quality. Parts fit is excellent. Plans and manual are well written.

We didn't like: The kit came with 2 right side decals. Dave had to create one side.

Final Words: This kit could be built by anyone with a couple of kits under their belts. It would make a good first scale model. Dave Can’t wait for grass to fly it!