When I set out to design a small electric model, I wanted one with charm and simplicity. I also wanted maneuverability for flying in a confined space and extended flight times so I'd be able to take the model on a weekend getaway without much effort. I first looked for a motor that seemed to fi my criteria and then built the plane around it. For good backyard flyer performance, I wanted a weight of 5 ounces with a wing loading of about 5 ounces per square foot. For good stability, I opted for a high wing design with polyhedral and a standard tail configuration. I equipped the model with two Cirrus CS-3 microservos, a JR R610M receiver, a 2-cell 1320mAh Li-poly battery pack and an AstroFlight Firefly motor.
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