Pete's  Planes

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SHORT  SUNDERLAND

Update          December 2007

Batteries changed to 3S LIPOs.2.5Ah. Props reduced to 5"dia to avoid overload on motors. Weight now 54 oz, and wing loading 17.4 oz/sq ft.

Plans can be downloaded from    http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=785049

Original Notes

First flight 1996....span 61"....64 oz....20 oz per sq ft....4 * Speed 400/7.2....Master 6*4....8 subC cells....fishing trace closed-loop to ailerons, snake to elevator....mostly balsa....

    A favourite with the spectators. Also with this pilot because its flight is unusually smooth and well-mannered.

     The photo below (by Derek Beaton) was taken on its maiden flight; tip floats not fitted.