Airtronics ‘Sagitta XC' Laser-cut Rib Set only

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 Sagitta XC all-wood glider by Lee Renaud.

Sagitta XC. 4M RC glider. Unlimited Class R/C Sailplane. For Open Class Soaring Competition and FAI World Record Attempts. Uses Eppler 205 airfoil for unmatched penetration and superior L/D for cross-country or Thermal Duration Flying.

Fuselage ply parts are also available on another Sky High RC listing - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166375196635

This is a large box of ribs for a large glider, get a set now!

Model Specification:

• Brand:                      Airtronics
• Design:                     Lee Renauld in 1982
• Type:                        RC thermal soarer - 2/3-channel
• Wing span:              14 ft 6 in (174”)        4.42m
• Wing section:           Eppler 205
• Wing Area:               2100 sq in.
• Weight:                    8 lbs
• Aspect Ratio           14.4:1

The box contains the following 106 laser-cut parts

• 86 Wing rib parts in hand-selected 2.4mm balsa
• 12 Wing rib parts in hand-selected 3.0mm lite ply
• 8 Root ribs in 1.5mm aircraft ply
• Ribs are cut with servo cable holes and elsewhere with small 'vent' holes to alleviate the 'ballooning' issue when film covering.
• 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/156089461668

You can also view all models in our eBay store at www.ebay.co.uk/str/skyhighrc

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

• The box contains laser-cut ribs/parts only.
• This is not a complete model kit.
• Additional materials will be required to complete the model.
• All photos are for illustration purposes only.
• For clarity, only ribs for one wing are shown.
• The photo of laser-cut parts (blue background) shows exactly what you will receive in the box
• Building plans are not included
• Plans can be obtained from https://model-plans.co.uk/

We have over 200 quality model rib sets/parts available, please have a browse through all our eBay listings / latest news on Face Book @ Sky High RC

Quality laser cut rib sets also available for ...

Veron, Aeromodeller, APS, Graupner, Frog, Mercury, Radio-Modeler, Chris Foss, Carl Goldberg, Vic Smeed, KK, RC Powers, Airtronic’s, Flair, Carl Goldberg, Dave Boddington, iGull, Kamco, Hobby Shack, Sailplanes International, RCM&E

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