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A Train
A very stable glider, easy to build, especially since the parts are all laser pre-cut. This glider has been developed from the Rookie Major which inevitably means that it has no nasty vices to jump out and bite you. We called it the A Train as it is effectively an Aileron version of the Rookie Major and is very well suited as the next step from rudder/elevator control, on to Aileron training. First flights were nothing short of impressive regarding the flying stability and response to the controls. These pictures below give some idea of its construction coupled with it's effortless flight. We have test flown this aircraft very successfully in wind speeds from 5mph up to 25mph on the slope, it will perform a few simple aerobatics as would be expected from a trainer.
Wing 'G' test = 5+
Above; A pre-flight pic, the ground shot shows the band on wing version, band on & bolt on wing options are supplied as standard in the kit.
And with the pod flying flat field, by the kind courtesy of Keith Barker BMFA
Immediately below; We used a single servo set to one side of the centre, operating piano-wire pushrods out to bell cranks to operate the Ailerons. Separate servos may be used if preferred.
Bottom; a layout of the built component parts to the left, and right the complete skeleton.
