Are there any plans availible for an i-16 polikarpov

[kitbasher]

Freeflight,gas. Im looking for anything so i can convert it to e-power.Thanks Mike

[Karellen]

Originally posted by kitbasher
Freeflight,gas. Im looking for anything so i can convert it to e-power.Thanks Mike

take care; I´been told that the small control surfaces are working on the turbulent zone behind the prop and it makes the plane very unstable, and the problem is increased on a small (scale) model...

It is also not recomended to use flaps on that plane

by the other hand, what a nice model to build!

good luck

[slosshycoho]

he there, i have built a small brusheless, lipo I-16 poli from a short kit purchased from tdm models. quite a tricky little plane to build with all of the curves, also it is difficult to get enough weight forward to get it to balacne without adding ballast. a very cute little plane. prob best left on the display shelf cos it is quite tricky to handle in flight (as has been said many times here before) quite a high wing loading gives it a high stall speed. you need to fly and land it with plenty of speed to prevent stalling. but well worth the effort - it looks great in the air! write back if you want any further info.

[Geoffinpdx]

Cleveland has plans for this. I think I have a copy somewhere around here. If I can find it, you're welcome to it, as I don't plan to build it. Let me know at ama11285@hevanet.com

Geoff Sanders

[Evil_Merlin]

Go here: http://www.tdmsoftware.com/majewski/rcstuff/rata/ratadesign.asp

Designed for electric.

[orectolobus]

Here is the complete build thread on the I-16 Type 24 Rata.
It is a super flying little warbird.
Laser cut short kit is available at URL in previous post.

Terry

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=330252