Smith Miniplane R/C Sport Scale BiPlane
	Wingspan 44 in 1118 mm Wing Area 650 in² 42 dm² Wing Loading 18.6 oz/ft² 5675 g/m² Weight 5 1/4 lb 2381 g Length 40 3/8 in 1026 mm Radio Required 4-Channel Recommended Engines .40 - .45 in³ (6.6 - 7.4 cm³) 2-Stroke
The Smith Miniplane Story Historically, the full-scale Smith Miniplane is one of the designs that helped start the modern homebuilding era. Originally designed and built in 1957 by Frank Smith of Fullerton, California, the Miniplane was an early example of engineering with the amateur homebuilder and weekend pilot in mind. It could be constructed with tools easily within reach of the average craftsman, and in the air it was stable and easy to fly. The top wing spanned 17 ft., and the empty weight was a mere 600 pounds. Powered by a 100hp Lycoming, the tiny Miniplane cruised at 120 mph, climbed at a fantastic 2,500 ft. per minute, and was highly aerobatic. It was just what many sportsman pilots were looking for!

In 1974, Glen Sigafoose, then President of Sig Mfg. Co., acquired a complete Smith Miniplane to use for aerobatic practice. Glen's beautiful red, white, and black aircraft was the inspiration for this mini version of the Miniplane. Kit Features Semi-Symmetrical Airfoil Traditional Built-Up Balsa Construction Die-Cut Formers and Ribs Molded Plastic Cowling Molded Plastic Headrest Molded Plastic Wheel Pants Formed Landing Gear Wires Formed Tailwheel Wire Formed Wire Cabane Struts Engine Mounts Hardware Pack Authentic Decals Full-Size Plans Scale 3-View Drawing Photo-Illustrated Instruction Book Outstanding Roll Rate! This semi-scale model of Glen's Smith Miniplane is a fun flying machine! It's smooth and stable, yet provides plenty of excitement in the aerobatic department. An outstanding roll rate makes for dizzying snap rolls. For more information and option to buy link to: www.sigmfg.com