Archive for: February, 2010

Building A Wood Trainer Part Two The Fuselage and Tail

Balsa airframe for model RC airplane

Part Two of the four part series details assembling the fuselage, finishing the bolt-on wing mount system and building the tail feathers. The LT-40 Kadet is now framed out and ready fro hardware.

How To Build A Wood Kit Trainer Part One

SIG's LT-40 ARF red black white RC model aircraft flying overhead

Previously, Sport Aviator has shown how to assemble RTF and ARF trainers. Our Balsa USA Stik 40 review hinted at building a wood kit. Now, here it is – The long awaited series on building a wood kit trainer. In Part 1, we’ll build the wing; modifying it for better roll control, bolt-on mounting, extra strength and dual aileron servos. Join us and learn the fun, how-to’s and techniques of building your first wood kit airplane that will truly be uniquely yours.

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