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Ag-1. Free flight scale model crop duster.

Originally published in Air Trails, Aug 1952. This here is a reprint from RCMW-FSP, Sept 2015. As hosted on the mac34.fr site [see datafile].

Note this plan is stamped as Archive #002678 from the Cooperative Plans Service. See their website at www.co-op-plans.com

Update 15/4/2023: Added article, thanks to RFJ.

Quote: "Texas A&M's AG-1 Free Flight Scale. An aluminum-bender's classic, this crop duster makes a fine F/F scale; you see it for U/C too, no?

Realizing the need for a good crop-dusting plane, Texas A&M Aircraft Research Center designed the Ag-1. The airplane's sole purpose is dusting, spraying. seeding, and fertilizing.

The craft was constructed under a CAA contract. The project had the benefit of personnel assigned for various periods by CAA, the Department of Agriculture, two airplane manufacturers, and the Texas A&M College System: many important parts including the engine, propeller, landing gear, and seat were contributed by their manufacturers.

Estimated performance of the airplane under full load conditions is unusual; maximum speed, 115 mph; cruising. 100 mph: operating speeds, 60 to 90 mph; landing, 45 mph (normal landing without pay load, 37 mph); rate of climb 600 feet per minute; service ceiling 12,000 feet; cruising range 400 miles; and take-off distance to a height of 50 feet is 1300 feet.

Full span slotted flaps and slot-lip ailerons give ultra-maneuverability which is required for its given work. We thank Mr Fred E Weick and his staff at Texas A&M for their technical assistance in the preparation of the model. which is a direct copy of the original with little modification except where needed for free flight. All of the model's surfaces are sheet balsa covered, which not only adds realism, but strength for rough landings.

We were very pleased with the performance of the model Ag-1. The Cub .074 proved perfect for all purpose flying. Building data on full-size plans."

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