February
Model of the Month was awarded to Frank Burke for this Douglas DC-3
twin-engine. It was built from a Top Flite kit and was originally
designed as a commercial passenger plane, but was also used by military
in C-47 version with some still flying today. It has a wingspan
of 82.5 in. with split-flaps; fuselage length is 55.5 in.; wing area is
750 sq. in.; wing loading is 35.7 oz.; and the weight is 11 lbs. 10
oz. The twin-engines are Magnum 52 four-stroke glow with 3-blade
Master Airscrew 11 x 7 props. Scale Robart air retracts are used.