Rudderbug-E

Description: A modern electric-powered version of the famous Good brothers’ 1949 design

Designed by Nick Ziroli Sr., the Rudderbug-E is a modern, electric-powered RC version of the original 1949 Good brothers’ design. It uses traditional balsa and plywood construction techniques. The fuselage incorporates a central crutch so the model can be built on a flat surface. A side door provides access to the radio gear and drive battery.
Additional Information:

• Type: vintage electric RC sport model
  
• Wingspan: 54 in.
  
• Length: 39 in.
  
• Weight: 48 oz.
  
• Wing Area: 480 sq. in.
  
• Wing Loading: 14.5 oz./sq. ft.
  
• Radio req’d: 3-channel (elevator, throttle and rudder) with two miniservos
  
• Radio used: Airtronics RD6000 transmitter, Airtronics 92745/72 FM receiver with two Airtronics 94556 Microlite servos
  
• Motor used: AstroFlight geared cobalt 05 with Jeti 350 ESC
  
• Battery used: 7-cell, 1400 mAh Ni-Cd
  
• Difficulty Level: 2
  
• Sheets: 1