Linnet (oz1848)

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Linnet. Free flight gas model. Low wing sports for .75 to 1.5 cc engines. January 1954 Aeromodeller.

Quote: "Low wing models are in a definite minority on any flying field, yet just as much fun can be gleaned from a realistic low-wing sportster like the Linnet as with any of the traditionally conservative high-wing cabin designs.

This is a relatively lightweight model, with low wing loading and very good stability. It can accomodate any power unit from the .75 Mills to the Javelin which all will agree is a wide power range, and moreover, it is extremely easy to build.

Wing. Cut out 19 ribs from 1/16in and 4 from 1/8in with ammendments for the centre section. Assemble the main spar over the plan, adding 1/16 ply brace. Build the C/S first by pinning the completed spar in place on the plan together with the slotted trailing edge. Cement ribs in position, add the leading edge and gussets.

Next build the port half wing over the chain-dotted line on plan in the same manner, after pinning the spar and trailing edge over the plan. When dry, lift off and pin down starboard side..."

Update 04/07/2016: Replaced this plan with a cleaner copy (patterned background removed) this is essentially the whole plan redrawn from scratch, thanks to TonyP.

Update 04/03/2018: Added PDFvector plan tracing, thanks to hogal.

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