Python (oz8109)

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Python (P-51 Speed 400). Radio control sport model for electric power.

Here's one you need to add http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=35101324&postcount=14
This is the hi-res PDF version of the GIF that a lot of us built our Pythons from in the way back. Andy

Quote: "The racing Mustangs provided the inspiration for the Python. They are the tops in the world of air racing, and I thought that they would make an excellent speed 400 sized ship. As it turned out I was correct, as this little ship will give 110%! It flies great, handles smoothly, and can do just about all maneuvers you want it to. I encourage all of you to set aside 3 or 4 nights, and come to the field with this little bird. I promise you it won't let you down! ...the construction is relatively straightforward. As with any electric project, think and build light. Use contest grade balsa throughout for best performance. Use stiff wood for the leading edge. I used CyA for the entire airframe. Remember, there's no substitute for a good, tight fit. The prototype weighed 15.5 oz., ready to fly. I used a two channel AM Hitec radio with an auto cutoff esc and two micro servos..."

See full RCGroups article/thread here: http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208409

Note: This is a fullsize plan, saved as a 2 colour bitmap, at 500dpi. See supplement for vector file.

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Supplementary file notes

Same drawing, but as a PDFvector format unscaled drawing. Handy if you want to resize the plan.

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