Specification
- Model: HW-4 Flamingo
- Model type: 1/5 scale vintage sailplane
- Designed by: Chris Williams
- Wingspan: 3500 mm (137.8″)
- Length: 1570 mm (62″)
- All up weight: 8 lbs (3.63 kg)
- Wing section: HQ3515-12
- Wing area: 8 sq. ft.
- Wing loading: 16 oz/sq. ft.
- Control deflections: Elevator: 25mm up, 15mm down
- Rudder: 40mm each way
- Ailerons: 20mm up, 20mm down
- C.A.R. 50%: adjust to suit
- Spoiler mix: Ailerons up 20mm with full spoiler
- For 5 function RC: Rudder, Elevator, Ailerons, Spoilers and Tow Release
Full Description
HW-4 FLAMINGO (3.5M) – RC2215 – World Class Designer Chris Williams turns to a Brazilian sailplane dating from 1947. The HW-4 Flamingo was a one-off sailplane built in Brazil in 1947 and described in Martin Simons’ book ‘Sailplanes 1945-1965’ as ‘elegant’, having a relatively high aspect ratio wing, coupled with a classic gull break. Chris Williams has been campaigning a larger 1/3.5 scale version for some years now, but after the success of the 1/5th scale Petrel (full short kit also available from Sarik Hobbies RC2207), producing a smaller version of the Flamingo was a no-brainer.
Just like the Petrel the fuselage is relatively heavy, being plywood-clad, whilst the wings are super-light. It’s this combination that allows these models to fly in just about any condition, regardless of wind speed.
- Wingspan: 3500 mm (137.8″)
- Length: 1570 mm (62″)
- All up weight: 8 lbs (3.63 kg)
- Wing section: HQ3515-12
- Wing area: 8 sq. ft.
- Wing loading: 16 oz/sq. ft.
- Control deflections: Elevator: 25mm up, 15mm down
- Rudder: 40mm each way
- Ailerons: 20mm up, 20mm down
- C.A.R. 50%: adjust to suit
- Spoiler mix: Ailerons up 20mm with full spoiler
- For 5 function RC: Rudder, Elevator, Ailerons, Spoilers and Tow Release
Featured in RCM&E December 2019
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