Happy Wing 52 (oz9885)

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Happy Wing 52. Radio control sport model for OS Max 30 power. Uses a foam wing.

Quote: "The majority of flyers are sport flyers and, like me, some of this group will compete in one or two contests a year, their club contest and possibly another within short driving distance. So why the need for the seven pound ship with a thirsty 60 engine? Is it performance, smoother engine runs or are the larger birds easier to fly under adverse weather conditions? For the expert flyers the seven pound multi will no doubt make the best impression on the judges, but I'm not so sure it's best for a sport flyer!

During the summer of 1968, I purchased a Kraft Gold Medal System with the K P-10 servos. This system was installed in my Enya 60 powered Panic Button which had been flown with a larger radio. Needless to say the minute Kraft looked lost in the gaping compartment. It wasn't long before the idea dawned of a small, full house proportional ship as the answer to my questions above.

The Happy Wing 52 is not a hot Class C contest machine. It wasn't designed as such, but don't be fooled into thinking this is a powered kite. After flying my Panic Button (which moved out at 80 mph) I wanted a lively, responsive ship with good flying. capabilities. It has exceeded all of my expectations and I heartily recommend it to:

1. The beginner who has soloed and is look-ing. for an advanced trainer or if he has an experienced multi flyer instructing him.
2. The Sunday Flyer.
3. The flyer who competes in Class A-B pattern events.
4. The Class C flyer who is looking for a sweet little bird for week-end flying.

Many notes and sketches were made prior to laying out the basic design. These included the good and bad aspects of past ships. In the final analysis, this had to be a fun airplane, one the builder would be happy to build and happy to fly. To accomplish this, it had to have a smart, clean, racey design of its own, be easy and fast to build and repair when necessary. Clear access to fuel tank, battery pack, steering arm and radio was a must. It had to be small enough to fit assembled into my Volkswagen Squareback. The engine had to be large enough to provide adequate power for maneouvers. All of this added up to happiness for this flyer; thus the name, 'Happy Wing 52' for this new bird..."

Happy Wing, MAN, March 1970

Direct submission to Outerzone.

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