Balsa USA 1/3 SC. NIEUPORT 28C-1, 107" WS, 45-65cc

World War I Biplane

When America entered the First World War her future aces, men like Eddie Rickenbacker, Doug Campbell, and Reed Chambers all cut their teeth on the sleek looking Nieuport 28! With its round fuelage, elliptical wing tips, and the graceful curve of its tail, the Nieuport 28 has to be one of the best looking aircraft made during World War I.

This classic biplane in1/3 scale has all the graceful lines and flying characteristics of our quarter scale Nieuport 28!

Specifications:

Wing Span: 107 inches
Wing Area: 3000 sq. in.
Wing Loading: 21 1/2 - 24 1/2 oz./sq.ft.
Flying Weight: 28-32 lbs
Fuselage Length: 83 Inches
Height: 32 Inches
Engine Size: 45-65 cc Gasoline
                   2.7 to 4.0 cu./in. Glow
Cowl Diametre: 13 1/2 Inches

Center of Gravity: 6-3/4 inches back from the leading edge of the Top Wing.

Control Throws:
Elevator: 2 inches up and down.
Rudder: 4 inches left and right (or all you can get!)
Ailerons: 1-3/4 inches up and down.
Aileron Differential: 2 inches up and 1 inch down (differential recommended).

Incidence:
Top Wing: +1-2 Degrees
Bottom Wing: -1-0.0 Degrees
Tail: 0.0 Degrees
Engine Thrust Line: 2 Degrees DOWN, 1-2 Degrees RIGHT.

Kit Features:

Full Size Rolled Plans and Instructions
Name Brand Hardware
Bungee Cord Suspension on Main Gear
Custom Made Steel Fittings
Functional Flying Wires
Prebent Wire Landing Gear and Cabane Struts
Separate "Plug In" Wing Panels (4) with Aluminium Joiner Tubes