The Balsa USA "Student Trainer" is intended as a "BUILDING TRAINER"! This model is designed for those of you that may have learned the basic flying skills from the various ARF's on the market and are looking for something more from the hobby than just buying one ARF after another. The "Student Trainer" is for those that want
to become "Model Builders"!
The Balsa USA "Student Trainer" will take you through the basics of actually building a wooden model air-
plane from start to finish, consider it a complete course in model building, and not just the instructions to a kit.
In this course, you will learn about the different glue and adhesives used in building a model, how to sand and shape the various pieces that make up a model airplane. You will learn to fit parts properly, build straight wings, a straight and true fuselage, and to align a
model, plus a whole lot more! Not just the "how" but the "WHY" will be explained. You'll be offered options and choices with the advantages and disadvantages of each explained. Common problems and their solutions will be discussed and explained. In the end. you will not only have built this model but you'll have achieved a solid understanding of how to build most other models as well and be well on your way to becoming a true "model builder". You'll get a
pretty cool model airplane out of the deal too!
Type Four channel BUILDING trainer. Tail dragger or w/ Nose Gear.
Controls Rudder, Elevator, Ailerons, and Throttle.
Wing Span 72 inches
Wing Cord 11-11/16 inches
Wing Area 840 Square Inches total.
Airfoil Flat bottom
Wing Loading 19 to 24 Oz. / Sq. Foot
Fuselage Length 55 Inches.
Flying Weight 7 to 8-3/4 Pounds
Engine Size .40 to .46 2-stroke / .50 to .60 4-stroke, or Electric Equivalent
Prop Size Depends on engine being used
Fuel Tank 8 Oz.
Radio Equipment 4-Channel, W/5 Standard servos (2 for ailerons)
Wheel Size 3” Main Wheels, 2-3/4” Nose Wheel (Not included in kit)
Model Features
Balsa, Bass, and Ply construction
Removable “1-piece” rubber band on wing
Kit Includes
Full-Size plans W/ photo instruction book.
Jig & Die cut parts
Pre-bent wire landing gear including nose gear strut
Basic hardware package
Items Needed to Complete
Control system (push rod type system suitable for a model of this size)
Fuel System (fuel tank & fuel lines)
1, 5-meter rolls of covering material
1-pair 3” main wheels, 1, 2-3/4” nose wheel.
Regular Stocked Parts & Options
Part Number Description
A426 Plans & Instructions
481 3 Inch Du-Bro Wheels 1-pair Mains (1) 2-3/4 nose
429 Gold-N-Rod 48” (one pack required)
430 Gold-N-Cable 36” (one pack required)
674 Flex-Tank 8 Oz.
Notes
Center of Gravity 2-3/4 Inches back from leading edge wing.
