Equaliser (oz6184)

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Equaliser. RC pattern plane.

Quote: "A very fast flying competition aeroplane, the performance of which is only limited by the capabilities of the pilot." Stuart Foster's Equaliser from April 1969's RCM&E. 58in wingspan, 61 size motor.

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Update 30/3/2023: Added complete article, thanks to RFJ.

Quote: "The birth of the Equaliser really began about three months prior to the team trials, when it became evident to me that the Thunderstormer (oz9052) I was flying at the time was way becoming rather heavy (7-1/2 lb) for competition flying, espeecially in the power maneouvers such as the Top Hat. So I decided to follow the general trend towards a smaller, lighter model.

I must say at this point that I do not profess to be a brilliant designer, but I do know a good model when I've flown one. However with only a few weeks to go before the trials, I really had to get moving. I had a good idea of what I wanted to incorporate in the design, such as a tapered wing with a swept leading edge to help cure tail wagging and improve groove in rough weather. A relatively long moment arm was used for smooth elevator response..."

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