SP55

= Introduction =

The SP55 is a kit designed by Marcus Sargent "SargeNZ" on the Parkflyer forums. He kindly gave me permission to kit this model.

This is the prototype manual for building this kit. Once this has been built and the bugs have been found it will be promoted to production and ready for resale.

Original link is here

= Things to do =

Things to do on the kit before it is ready.

Elevator slot
The elevator slot is missing on the fuse will cut it by hand for the initial build but will need to ensure it is there for the production build.

Counter balances
As per SargeNZ's recommendation will add counter balances to the ailerons to speed up the roll rate.

Initial cut does not have them but trying to get the bare frame build to test before I start modifying.

Linkages
Original build had light weight Kevlar braid for the elevator and rudder controls. However in the hands of a smasher of planes like me the fuse quickly deforms from multiple repairs and the braid develops slop. Excellent if you never ditch a plane but if you are average like me then I think it should be 1 mm carbon with the option of braid.

Nose reinforcement
Being 3 mm Depron it does not appreciate being nosed into the ground. Some light packing tape around the nose makes this problem go away.

= Equipment list =

= Build Instructions =