Big Wing (oz6416)
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Big Wing. 2 axis Highwing Electro trainer. Germany early 80s. Wingspan 1670mm / 65in, Length 1200mm / 47in.
Update 23/1/2026: Added article, thanks to Johann.
Quote (google-translated): "Electric or Four-Stroke Big Wing. When I started model flying again last year after a long break, I was looking for a suitable trainer. Considering the short period of good weather still expected, I didn't want to sacrifice much time and effort to be able to fly. After inspecting several ready-made models, I still hadn't found anything to fly after two weeks and was ready to give up.
Then one Sunday, I found myself in the basement of my clubmate Martin Preuß, looking rather glum, and couldn't calm down at the sheer number of aircraft that were there. Long story short: after a few minutes, I was the proud owner of a Big Wing (see also RC Models 5/81), which left Martin's basement in exchange for a Bell 47G helicopter.
There it was, beautiful, large, neatly built, but with an electric motor. I'm not an electric enthusiast myself. So I grabbed the saw and promptly sawed off the nose of my beautiful plane in front of the firewall. A motor mount was quickly found, and so the first stage of the build was already nearing completion. I installed an OS engine with a 3.5cc displacement. The first test flights were carried out with this engine. Since I hadn't made any other modifications besides the engine installation, the flight performance surprised us all the more. The model rolled forward, was airborne after a takeoff run of just under 10 meters, and then climbed smoothly and steeply into the sky.
Now it was my turn. I took over the transmitter, and lo and behold, the bird actually flew perfectly, even for a beginner. After some getting used to it, I was able to fly straight and maintain altitude. However, I had some difficulties flying against the wind. Even with the motor throttled back, the model continued to climb or seemed to hover. The angle of incidence was still unchanged, just like with electric flight. All in all..."
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(oz6416)
Big Wing
by Martin Preub
from RC Modelle
65in span
Electric R/C Cabin Trainer
clean :)
all formers complete :)
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Found online 08/03/2015 at:
http://www.hippocketaeronautics.com/hpa_plans/details....
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Hi Steve, this plan is from the long defunct German RC Modelle Magazine... It looks like a slightly smaller Telemaster Model. A nice and simple electric flyer... Greetings Regards,Pascal - 17/03/2015
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