Little Deer (oz3917)

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Little Deer. Free flight pylon power model.

Quote: "Free Plans! A 29-1/2 in span T-tailed, free flight power model for .5 cc engines. Little Deer, by Jack Allen.

WHEN ATTENDING THE 1969 World Champs the author was very impressed by Karl H Rieke's unusual Power design, using a high mounted tailplane. The climb and performance of this particular model was really good. and Jack at once decided that this was the type of FAI design that he should build, so on returning home he set about drawing a small model to test the handling qualities.

This is how Little Deer came into being. No trimming difficulties whatsoever were encountered and many an afternoon has been spent on the local common - flying for fun! He is now flying a similar FAI model, and it too is really a success.

Building Little Deer will be seen to be very simple - it was kept this way as something quick and expendable was required, Jack also being rather impatient to see the results! As things turned out he was very pleased with both the performance and handling.

Build all the flying surfaces first as this gives them time to 'cure'. Commence with the wing, building it flat on the plan in four sections, leaving out dihedral ribs. Select some hard spars for the centre section and medium LE and TE. Pin these on to the plan and place ribs in position. When the panels are complete, join tips to centre panels and set tip dihedral, then place tip dihedral ribs in position. When both panels are set, join in the centre and set main panel dihedral. Place rib in centre section, and add all the gussets from scrap sheet. Now fit top main spar and sand leading edge to shape..."

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