Thermic Traveller (oz16369)
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Thermic Traveller. Radio control powered sailplane model. Wingspan 76 in, wing area 480 sq in. For electric power with Astro 05 geared motor, or similar.
Note plan shows options to mount the motor either in the nose or using an optional power-pod.
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Quote: "Attached is the plan for the Thermic Traveler and photo of the completed plane with an Astro FAI05 geared motor [main pic, 003, 004]. This was designed by Electric Model Design. It has the Eppler 205 type of airfoil.
I am building a better/lighter Thermic traveler than the original. I have extended the nose 3-1/2 inches for an outrunner motor and lighter lipo 2 cell pack to replace the heavy Astro 05 motor and 8 cell Nicad pack [pics 005, 006]..."
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(oz16369)
Thermic Traveller
by Jim Zare
from Electric Model Designs
76in span
Electric R/C
clean :)
all formers complete :)
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Submitted: 28/10/2025
Filesize: 389KB
Format: • PDFbitmap
Credit*: MikeMcIntyre
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Steve, I was quite surprised to see the plan for the Thermic Traveler. It was a kit I produced in the early 1980's. It was a long lost hand drawn ink plan. Thanks to the donor for scanning the drawing.I found some pictures that are attached [pics 007-011].
The Traveler was designed to be taken on trips in a plastic gun case. I recollect that it flew great with electric power and even better as a pure glider. This was a time when folding props were new. I had a Geist prop on an Astro 05 on the model shown in the photo [007, 008]. The prop hub broke off during the climb and vibrated the plane to pieces.
Jim Zare - 04/11/2025
Thermic Traveller photos [pics 012, 013].
Tom Ryan - 12/11/2025
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