Description:Designed by Bob Aberle, the Mini Trixter Beam is a miniature reproduction of a 1950s RC flyer. This easy-to-build model uses traditional balsa-and-ply construction and makes for great backyard flying. It is also perfect for Vintage R/C Society gatherings.
Additional Information:
- Model: Mini Trixter Beam
- Designer: Bob Aberle
- Type: vintage backyard flyer
- Flying area: baseball field
- Ideal for: intermediate builders/pilots
- Wingspan: 32 in.
- Wing Area: 175 sq. in.
- Length: 22 in.
- Ready-to-fly weight: 11.3 oz.
- Wing Loading: 9.3 oz./sq. ft.
- Prop used: APC 7×5 E
- Motor used: 3:1-geared Titanic Airlines 280
- Radio used: Hitec Eclipse transmitter, 2 Hitec HS-50 microservos, GWS micro receiver and Castle Creations Pixie 7P ESC w/ BEC
- Battery used: 8-cell, 600mAh NiMH
- Flight duration: 10 to 12 min. with some throttling back during flight
Difficulty Level: LD 1