This classic aircraft was designed in 1937, its life span was estimated to be only 10 years, However, 2600 "Coupes" are still flying today! Balsa USA is proud to offer this new "True to Scale" kit that is as easy to build as it is to fly! If you can drive a car, you can fly an Ercoupe!
Type 1/3 scale 2-place civil aircraft
Wing Span 120 inches (10 foot full-size)
Wing Cord 20-1/2 inches
Wing Area 2400 Sq. inches
Airfoil Flat Bottom
Wing Loading 27 ~ 31 Oz / Sq. Foot.
Flying Weight 28 ~ 30 Lbs
Fuselage length 84 inches
Height 27 inches (flight ready)
Engine Size 2.4 cubic inch (40cc) to 3.7 cubic inch (60cc)
Radio Gear 4-Channel W/6 Servos 60 ~70 Oz Torque min.)
Cowl Width 11-3/8”
Center Section / Tail Span 34 inches
Model Features
Balsa, Bass, Plywood, and Aluminum / Steel Construction.
Separate “plug in” wing panels.
Scale to “outline”
Scale rib placement
Functional Scale cast aluminum landing gear W/ Oleo Struts
Functional Scale sliding side windows
Complete Interior
Kit includes
Rolled Full Size Plans & Photo Instructions.
Complete Name Brand hardware package (including all push rods and cables).
Complete interior kit (includes seats, instrument pane, and cargo compartment)
Scale cast aluminum landing gear W/ functional suspension and scale wheels.
Formed Windshield and Functional sliding side windows
Scale rudder control system W/ mixing bell crank
Scale “Ercoupe” decals
Fiberglass Cowl
Scale 3-View Drawings.
Items Needed to Complete
3-1/4” Spinner
Covering (1), 5-meter roll Required
Paint, Radio, Engine
Notes
Center of Gravity 5-1/8 inches back from Leading Edge of Wing
