Don DeLoach and I have collaborated to design this model for FAC competition and sport flying. This 20” version is intended to appeal to those who prefer a slightly smaller design. This kit contains 140 laser cut parts on several sheets of 5/64” (2mm), 5/32” light balsa as well as a sheet of 1/64 ply parts. The kit includes all sheet wood parts to make the airframe, nose block, nose plug, spinner and wheels. It also includes gusseted and slotted wing trailing edges, precut fuselage crosspieces and and a sheet for stripping 2 mm spars and stringers. The front end part accommodate Gizmo Geezer, or K&P adjustable thrust buttons. The builder supplies hardware for front end, undercarriage (if desired) and Dt mechanism (if desired)). The kit will also include a paper pilot, paper trim details, and an instrument panel.

Deviations from scale: This model was designed to perform and hopefully eliminate some of the issues that have plagued Goon free flight scale models over the years. The stab has been enlarged to 30% of the wing area, the fin was made slightly taller and the rear fuselage extended by half an inch. The hope is that this will improve stability characteristics. I have set up the wing washout for a left hand circle under power, if you prefer a right hand power pattern you should reverse the warps or just build it with symmetrical washout.

The prototypes of this design have performed well and have shown that it has some potential as a contended in las launch style events or simply as a spectacular sport flyer.