Nova Too (oz9445)

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Nova-Too. Radio control sport / trainer twin model. Wing area 500 sq in, for .15 - .45 engines. Plan shows flexible layout with variants for single, twin and trimotor power. Uses removable engine nacelles, held onto the wing with rubber bands.

Quote: - "Looking for something different with a challenge? Then try our one, two three'r. Imagine a single, twin or tri-motor machine that can do it well in any combaination. For the timid, start out with single engine; for the dare-devil, go all the way; in between, stick with the twin.

I had this model that had been flying for quite some time. In fact many moons. It had gone through many contests, Sunday flying sessions, and even through a few fences!

In fact it seems to be virtually indestructable. But, after trying every size engine, flying it with every number of surface movements and every combination possible; it left me with a feeling of something still to be desired. Something better and something hotter! Had been thinking of modifying it to a shoulder-wing anyway, when the idea struck me! Why not make a twin? As long as it was to be modified, why not work it up so it could be one, two, or three engines at the modeler's choosing, and without having to build three separate models? So this was the object!

After many notes, sketches and reading of model magazines, things were beginning to take shape. Now the only thing remaining was to get some first hand information and advice from an old pro with twin-engine experience. Of course, it could only be MrTwin himself! Bob Heise is the name. And this was a logical choice, as Bob is an old circuit buddy and good friend. With his able help, the technicalities such as how much engine thrust (right, left or down), control movements, etc, were noted and used in the configuration of the final model. Thanks Bob!

It was decided to make the model patterned after a bomber. This would call for a canopy up front and engines slung low below the wings which would also keep the center of gravity lower. The landing gear on the original Nova's proved stable even in high winds, so it was decided it would remain the same. This and a myriad of other details were finally figured out and put on the plans, and in the notes..."

Update 16/11/2017: added article, thanks to RFJ.

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