Mike (oz5138)

About this Plan

Mike. Free flight gas model. From the June, 1940 Flying Aces magazine.

Note this is not a full size plan, this is a scan of the original magazine pages as printed.

Quote: "This Job's Got Everything! Our second contest craft of the month ! Yes, power fans, here's a sleek sky scooter for you that's a natural tourney taker. If you live in the city and need a ship that'll give those other guys a run for their money - then here's your meat. And if you hang your hat in the country you'll want to build this baby to cash in on her top-notch flights. Anyhow, you'll be missing a good bet if you don't listen closely while Ace-designer Gil Shurman gives you the dope on his latest petrol pretty! 'Mike' Gas Model, by Gilbert Shurman.

JUST WHAT is an 'ideal' model? We'd say that in order to come under that head a ship would have to be comparatively small - about five foot span - and weigh about two pounds. Also, it must necessarily have the ability to stay up for long, flat-glide flights.

Well, builders, this month's gas job has all of those features! Its small size allows for easy transportation, and packing is facilitated by the re-movable motor unit, as mill as the detachable wing and tail. And its light weight automatically assures a fast climb.

Yes, we're talking about 'Mike.' This little job has everything that comes under the head of desirability - including a retractable undercarriage!

Whereas some retraction gears for models are difficult to keep in good working condition, the one that's incorporated into Mike is foolproof. And the single wheel retracts so cleanly that parasitic resistance is cut down a great deal, thus making possible flatter and longer glides. The general appearance of Mike is one of clean lines without the loss of simplicity. This one-wheeler is no more difficult to build than a 'box-like' gas job, yet is streamlined enough even for the most critical builder.

Okay, boys, that's just about enough gab for now, so let's turn to the instructions and see what's what. All set? Then hold tight - because it's coming fast..."

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