The Flying Wing is based on a model built by the late Earl VanGorder, a well-known Flying Models columnist whose monthly column, Flying Things for Fledglings, was read by many aviation enthusiasts. Designed for tow line gliding, this kit has also been converted to rubber power and electric r/c.
This kit includes a full-size rolled CAD drawn plan, step-by-step building and flying instructions with color photos, laser-cut balsa parts, hand-picked balsa strip wood, Tissuecal™ markings, and Easy Built Lite tissue in silver. To build this model you will need a hobby knife, fine sandpaper, building board, and glue.
CUSTOMER BUILD & INFO
Fellow builder Dave Helps submitted this catapult designed for launching jet models
Prototype test glide
This model can be modified to fly with rubber power, catapult rubber, towline, or electric assist.
"Took your flying wing design and modified it for powered flight added a cockpit and wheels. Modified to more or less resemble an experimental army design of around 1945 - the Northrop N9M Flying Wing." - Jim Choquette
Modified for electric r/c flying.
Modified for electric r/c flying.
"Yesterday my son and I went out and gave it her tow line trials. It worked absolutely perfectly! As a matter of fact it got caught up in a tree!" - Matthew Taudevin
"Attached are images of latest model - Indiana Jones version Flying Wing. Modified your wing kit as shown, then used a second kit as mirror bottom to gain depth of model. Was fun to build!" - Jim Choquette
If you want to convert your jet to rubber powered flight, read Matthew Payne's detailed notes and diagrams of his very successful conversion of the MiG 15. Flies great!
| Attribute name | Attribute value |
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| Wingspan | 27" - 28" |
| Classification | Gliders & Sailplanes |
