Unquestionably one of the most successful Allied single seat fighters of World War I, the S.E.5a was a superb aircraft. Designed to seek out trouble and meet it head on, while its stable, easy flying qualities made it a favourite among pilots who flew it. Now Balsa USA has reproduced the S.E.5a's same great flying qualities in an easy to build 1/4 scale model. Shown here in the colours of the American 25th Aero squadron.
Wing Span: 80 Inches
Wing Area: 2300 sq.in.
Wing Loading: 18-20 oz./sq. ft.
Flying Weight: 18-20 lbs
Fuselage Length: 63 3/4 inches
Engine Size: 30-35 cc Gasoline
1.5-2.0 4-Stroke Glow
Cowl Diametre: 6 1/4 inches
Center of Gravity: 4 5/8 - 5 7/8 inches back from the leading edge of the Top Wing.
Control Throws:
Elevator: 1-1/4 inches up and down.
Rudder: 2 inches left and right.
Ailerons: 3/4-1 inch up and down.
Aileron Differential: 1 inch up and 3/8 inch down (differential recommended).
Incidence:
Top Wing: +5-6 Degrees.
Bottom Wing: +3-4 Degrees.
Tail: +4 Degrees.
Engine Thrust Line: 0.0 Degrees DOWN, 1-2 Degrees RIGHT.
Full Size Rolled Plans and Instructions
Jig and die cut parts
Pre-bent Wire Landing Gear and Struts
Basic Hardware Package
Scale Engine and Exhaust Pipes
Two removable '1-piece" bolt on wings