Relive the days of old, when daring Aviators coaxed their fragile craft into the air to experience the thrill of early flight. Our Taube (German for Dove) captures all the excitment of this early era with its slow and graceful flight. Incredibly stable, the Taube features a semi-symmeterical airfoil and very light wing loading so its slow speed flight characteristics are outstanding. Unlike most other World War 1 models, our Taube is very easy to build. So, if you like the flavor of a World War I aero plane, but were put off by the complexity of building one, the Taube is for you! Balsa USA's kit is very complete and a tremendous value. Our comprehensive photo illustrated instruction booklet (over 70 photos) leads you through every step of the construction. Precision jig-cut and 18 different sheets of die-cut parts greatly simplify and speed up building time. The hardware package is complete with every nut, bolt, screw, hinge and control horn you will need to complete the model. The landing gear is pre-bent and even the landing gear blocks are cut to size. If you are looking for an easy to build kit that will really turn some heads at the flying field, you can't go wrong with the Taube.
Wing Span: 83 1/2 Inches
Wing Area: 1250 sq in
Wing Loading: 16-17 oz/sq. ft
Flying Weight: 8 1/2-9 lbs
Fuselage Length: 63 1/2 Inches
Engine size: .60-.80 2-Stroke
.70-.91 4-Stroke
Center of Gravity: 5-1/4 inches back from the leading edge of the Wing.
Control Throws:
Elevator: 3/4 inch up and down.
Rudder: 3 inches left and right.
Ailerons: 3/4 inch up and down.
Aileron Differential: 3/4 inch up and 1/2 inch down (differential recommended).
Engine Thrust Line: 1-2 Degrees DOWN, 1 Degree RIGHT.
Full Size Rolled Plans and Instructions
Removable "I-piece" bolt on wings
Pre Bent Wire Landing Gear
Basic Hardware Package
Jig and Die cut Parts