Airtronics ‘Aquila' ~ Laser-cut Rib Sets

Note: This is not a complete kit. A plan is not included, and additional materials are required to complete the model.

These ribs are for the famous 1970's Airtronics Aquila 100” span all-wood standard class glider and the plans were published in the May 1975 issue of R/C Modeler magazine when the Aquila first appeared,

Model Specification:

• Brand:                      Airtronics
• Design:                     Lee Renaud 1975
• Type:                        RC thermal soarer 2/3 channel
• Wing span:              100”
• Wing Area:              810 sq in.
• Wing chords:           9" root to 5.75" tip
• Wing section:          9.6% thick flat
• Length:                    46"
• Weight Approx:       40-44 oz
• Wing loading:          7.54 oz /sq ft

The box contains the following 58 laser-cut parts

• 44 Wing ribs in 1.5mm balsa and 1.5mm aircraft ply
• 8 Dihedral braces in 1.5mm aircraft ply
• 6 assorted fuselage formers in ply and balsa
• Root joint ribs are 3x laminated in 1.5mm balsa (normal 3/16” part)
• Ribs are cut with servo cable holes and elsewhere with small 'vent' holes to alleviate the 'ballooning' issue when film covering.
• Building instructions can be emailed upon request.
• No building plan is included - this is not a full kit.

The plan for this model can be purchased via this direct link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134351029659

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Please read the rest of the description below carefully as this is not a complete kit.

• The box contains laser cut ribs/parts only. It’s not a complete model kit.
• Additional materials will be required to complete the model.
• All photos are for illustration purposes only.
• The photo of laser-cut parts (blue background) shows exactly what you will receive in the box
• Looking for a quality paper plan? - contact FLYER21UK here on eBay
• Price includes FREE UK P&P (not signed for).

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