Solar Clipper 2.3m

Solar-Clipper is an electric glider from the generation "400 with gearbox". With today's engines, there are hardly any limits to the model in terms of flying. Completely intrinsically stable in circles, it takes the smallest thermals with it, near the ground a show. If you send it on the track, it flies over it without any noticeable loss of altitude. The two-part wing is equipped with steel plug-in, and is mounted on the fuselage using two dowels and plastic screws. Convenient and quick access to the RC system is possible via the easily removable wing and large canopy. Side panels of the hull are made of lightweight plywood, the rest of the model is made of balsa.

Due to the large wing content, the model glides excellently even without propulsion and takes the smallest thermals and updrafts to reach altitude. The large wing outer parts ensure a stable flight attitude, so that the model can be flown maneuverably even with the use of rudder.

In the 1990s, equipping the then current NiCd cells with solar cells was a technically interesting way to extend flight times. However, today's battery and motor technology means that this buffer is no longer necessary.

The kit contains all the wooden parts needed for construction. In addition, the model comes with a deep-drawn canopy. A 1:1 blueprint and descriptive instructions are included in the kit. As a modern drive variant, we recommend our actro-n 35 motors with matching regulator and propeller (see below). A 3s LiPo with approx. 2400mAh is used as a drive battery.

The solar cells are for illustrative purposes only and are not included in the kit.