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Comanche (oz743) by Joe Wagner 1951 - plan thumbnail

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Comanche. FF IC from Veco. PAA load class model. Wingspan 36 in, wing area 180 sq in.

The Comanche design dates from 1951. This here is a later redrawn plan, by Joe Wagner himself, dated 1984.

Quote: "The Comanche was designed for a PAA-load competition and was also a fine contest model without the 'occupant'. It was the first kitted free-flight design with a 'Sharp LE' Airfoil. This model used Joe Wagner's special FF adjustment method: 5 degrees left thrust to compel a left-circling climb; right rudder tab to keep nose up under power and produce a right-circling glide. This model was designed and built by Joe Wagner, Aug 1951; Kit engineered by Hi Johnson; issued by Veco in Nov 1951."

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I am constructing this model. I have made some adaptations to transform it in an electric model. One point of attention is the engine direction. For electric model should be RIGHT down thrust. In the plan is left thrust. Take care with this.
Wagner Aoki - 10/08/2020
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