Mini-Tyro (oz558)

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Mini-Tyro. RC Sportster for single channel and 0.50 to 1.00 motors. Free with RCME March 1970.

Quote: "Since the introduction of the Tyro (oz6832) in 1966 many modellers have cut their R/C teeth on this design. Here we have the junior version, which retains the easy building and flying ability of its larger brother, but will take the modern sub-miniature equipment with ease.

Small aircraft such as this are particularly suitable for backyard flying and are handy to have for those odd few minutes you can spare for flying when it would not be feasible to prepare a larger model.

The Mini Tyro wil take beam or radial mounted engines without any basic change of construction, just remember to fix some blind nuts on the rear of the front plywood former if you intend to use a radially mounted motor. If you like to have a longer engine run than is possible with the fuel tanks shown, fit a metal tinplate tank beteween F1 and F2.

Familiarise yourslef with the drawings, and ensure that alll stages of construction of the aircraft are thoroughly understood. Cut out all sheet parts before commencing construction, as this will save time at a later stage. The design of this model is amply strong, and therefore light grades of balsa wood ban be used except in the maximum stressed areas. This will help to keep the weight down..."

Update 29/06/2016: Added article page, thanks to RFJ.

Update 10/2/2022: Added later article page from RCM&E, November 2011, thanks to RFJ.

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