Recapture the spirit of the early days of our aviation history.
 

1912 FILEY FLIER
A calm summer evening, your 1912 Filey Flier putters past,
the reddening sun diffused through fabric wings.

Plan and Instruction set only $9.95
(plus s&h and 5% Sales Tax on total for Wisconsin residents)
 

 

The 1912 Filey Flier is a freelance design rather than a scale model.
For the modeller who enjoys the relaxation of traditional
'stick' construction from a plan.
 

The 'PLAN SET' includes

CAD drawn full size plans on two sheets

Full step-by-step building instructions

Optional set of Laser Cut wing ribs
available soon
 

 
SPECIFICATIONS  
wing span 48" (122cm) wing area 336sq.in (22sq.dm)
all up weight approx. 28oz (790g)# wing loading 12oz/sq/ft (36g/sq/dm)
for SPEED 400FG (2.33:1) motor/gearbox 7 cell battery, Sanyo 500AR or 700AA

or I/C engine power, .09cu.in/1.5cc

 stained ply panelled forward fuselage
3 channel radio control required rudder, elevator, speed control

balsa/ply built fuselage

open structure wing and tail surfaces
 
#weight quoted is with 2 mini servos, mini receiver, Kontronik EASY 1000 BEC speed controller,  7 x 700mAh AA cells, covered with 'Airspan' as made by 'Solarfilm'.

'POWER PACKAGE' FOR THE 1912 FILEY FLIER
essentials    
motor/gearbox Graupner SPEED 400 FG 6v geared 2.33:1 $39.50
propeller adapter MP JET (4703) Collet type $4.90
propeller Master Airscrew Wood Electric 10x6 $4.50
speed controller JETI 18 $38.90
drive battery 7 x Sanyo 700mAh AA or similar  $TBA
plugs/sockets Kontronik lightweight (x 4 pair) $TBA
connecting wire 1.5 sq.mm. flexible (Red/Black, 1 mtr. each) $3.10
recommended    
CNC wing rib set complete set of balsa wing ribs to speed construction $TBA
plastic wheels a pair of 2 3/8 plastic molded wheels, best used on grass $3.30

NOTE: Each 'POWER PACKAGE' is designed through practical experiment to suit the model concerned. It is not the only set up possible but will provide ample power and control to ensure successful flight. All items are available separately.
 
available direct from;
Graham McAllister Designs...
Practical Model Aircraft Design & Manufacture

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