Kyosho Stearman

40 size IC ARF scale model.

Kristian's new investment, a pile of firewood, plastic and some metal. Top of the notch finish on this kit, let's hope he does not destroy it.

Manufacturers specs:

• Stock Number: KYOA1023
• Wingspan: 49.4 in (1256 mm)
• Upper Wing Area: 366 sq in (23.6 dm²)
• Lower Wing Area: 351 sq in (22.6 dm²)
• Weight (approx.): 5.5 lb (2500 g)
• Wing Loading: 18.4 oz/sq ft (56 g/dm²)
• Fuselage Length: 39 in (987 mm)
• Includes: wheels, fuel tank, engine mount
• Requires: 2-stroke .40-.46 cu in (6.5-7.5 cc) or 4-stroke .48-.52 cu in (7.8- 8.5 cc) engine, muffler, prop, spinner, 4-channel radio w/5 servos

Note: The lower wing of a double decker is approximately 50% eficcient, thereby reducing the total lifting wing aerea with 25%. The wing loading should be:
2500g / ((23.6dm2 + 22.6dm2) * .75) = 72.15g/dm2