Written by Fitz Walker
Big fun with tiny engines
As seen in the March 2021 issue of Model Aviation.
01. Many Coxpowered models do not have a throttle, so dead-stick landings will be the norm. Fortunately, most aircraft in this class have benign gliding performance. Photo by Lee Ray.
02. This Quickie Dragonfly was designed in the 1980s for .049 engines. The model was scratchbuilt from Radio Control Modeler plans.
03. Flying 1/2A-size models will hone your hand-launching skills. Even those that have wheels will likely be too small for grass takeoffs…