Description: 1/12 Scale Beechcraft Staggerwing D-17 Plans, Templates and InstructionsYou are bidding on a new set of plans for a Royal Beechcraft Staggerwing D-17. It includes the plans and templates/patterns to cut the parts for this classic biplane. Building instructions are also included. Construction is conventional balsa and ply. This plan is perfect for electric conversion. This plan is in perfect condition. All of my items come from a totally smoke free environment. Thanks for looking and have a great day! Flying! PLEASE NOTE:Economy shipping = folded plans shipped in an envelope. Expedited shipping = rolled plans shipped in a tube. (Recommended) Shipping options are located at the bottom of the payment page when you check out. Select “economy shipping” for folded plans shipped in an envelope. Select “expedited shipping” for rolled plans shipped in a tube. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Check out my other items! for more great stuff you just can't live without ;) The Beechcraft Model 17's unusual wing configuration—the upper wing inversely staggered behind the lower—and unique shape resulted in a design that maximized the pilot's visibility while minimizing the aircraft's tendency to stall. The fabric-covered fuselage was fared with wood formers and stringers placed over a welded, steel tube frame. The construction of the plane was complex and took many man hours to complete. The Staggerwing's retractable conventional landing gear, uncommon at that time, combined with streamlining, light weight, and its use of powerful radial engines helped it perform significantly better than other biplane designs. In the mid-1930s, Beech embarked upon a major redesign of the aircraft, to be known officially as the Model D17 Staggerwing. The D17 featured a lengthened fuselage that improved the aircraft's landing characteristics by increasing the leverage generated by the elevator. Ailerons were relocated on the upper wings, eliminating any interference with the air flow over the flaps. Braking was improved by the introduction of a foot-operated brake that was synchronized with the rudder pedals. All of these modifications enhanced the Staggerwing's performance, which would soon be put to the test under wartime conditions. After the war's end, Beech immediately converted its manufacturing capabilities back to the production of civil aircraft with one final version of the Staggerwing, the Model G17S. 16 aircraft were built and sold at a price of US$ 29,000 apiece. One D17S was sold to Finland from Norway in 1949 and it was used for Finnish Air Force between 1950-1958. The lightweight V-tail Beechcraft Bonanza, a high-powered four-passenger luxury aircraft, soon replaced the venerable Staggerwing in the Beech product line, at about one-third the price. The Bonanza was a much smaller aircraft with much less horsepower, but carried four people with almost exactly the same speed as the Staggerwing. The final Staggerwing was sold in 1948; it left the factory in 1949, the last of 785 aircraft.Here are the specs. Thanks for looking and have a great day! Flying! Wingspan 32 inches Length 26 inches Weight range 1 - 2 Pounds Power required .049 - .10 2C Glow Engine or electric conversion Check out my other items! for more great stuff you just can't live without ;) Check out my for a complete listing of what's available. I constantly check to be sure the plans I have listed are full size and accurate in every way. When you purchase them, you are assured of getting the highest and most consistent quality on eBay.
Price: 13.99 USD
Location: Edgewood, Maryland
End Time: 2024-02-08T13:58:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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