Jaguar (oz9126)

About this Plan

Jaguar. RC sailplane. A 62in wingspan single channel radio controlled thermal or slope soaring glider.

Quote: "Full size gliders and Chechoslovakians seem inseparable, and this affinity is also the case with models, the nation having produced innumerable attractive, high performance designs of all types. Radoslav Cizek is no stranger to Aeromodeller readers, having produced such popular plans as the La Mouette, XL-56B and Minx, and this latest design 'Jaguar' is a very modern, attractive glider of excellent performance which may be flown with single channel radio control equipment (or single function proportional) controlling the rudder, and has a variety of uses. It can be used as a slope soarer (in which case spruce spars are advised, as shown on the plan) or as a thermal soarer, for either towline or 'bungee' launch, whichever is your preference.

Many contests, both club and 'open' are held for thermal and slope soarers - so here is your chance to join in the fun. Even if your interests do not include competition work, this model can give you hours of silent fun, whether you live near a suitable hill or in 'open' country! Just one word of warning from the designer - keep the weight down as much as possible, preferably around 28 ounces complete, as the Eppler 374 airfoil used will provide a fast flying model if the wing loading is excessive. Strength is provided by the model design, not by the use of hard (ie. heavy) balsa - use the grades specified on the plan for best performance..."

Jaguar, Aeromodeller, September 1971.

Direct submission to Outerzone.

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Article pages, thanks to RFJ.

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